usatoday--2020-11-03--Judgment day for Facebook and Twitter: Trump election eve posts provide early Election Day test

All the preparations of the past four years to protect the election have come down to this .
Facebook , Twitter and Google-owned YouTube are pulling on their battle fatigues .
They will be on high alert Tuesday and in coming days for any effort to destabilize the election or delegitimize the results .
This heightened state is the result of the 2016 presidential election when the major online platforms were caught with their guard down as Russians inflamed the electorate with divisive messages and falsehoods and hoaxes ran rampant .
This time , the stakes are even higher .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that has ripped through social media in recent months may lead to an unprecedented torrent of misinformation , voter suppression efforts , even fomenting of violence , observers say .
On Election Eve , Facebook and Twitter posted a warning label on a President Donald Trump post .
Twitter said his assertion that a recent Supreme Court decision could lead to problems and even violence in the election in Pennsylvania was misleading , and Twitter users were prevented from liking or replying to the tweet .
Facebook election : Facebook bans ads that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ false claims about voting Facebook and Twitter warn on Trump post : Facebook and Twitter post warning on President Trump ’ s election eve Supreme Court tweet Facebook also fact-checked the president , with a label that says voting fraud is `` extremely rare . ''
The result of a policy announced in September , the Facebook label is slapped on posts that seek to delegitimize the outcome of the election or discuss the legitimacy of voting methods .
`` Platforms know this is a referendum on their futures and how they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aware of the risks and social media companies know they need to demonstrate they are trying , '' said Jennifer Grygiel , a communications professor at Syracuse University who studies social media , told USA TODAY .
`` This election , '' they said , `` is about as safe as skydiving without a parachute . ''
Facebook says it has invested billions of dollars and assigned more than 35,000 people to fight harmful content from “ coordinated inauthentic behavior ” ( accounts that work together to spread misinformation ) to foreign interference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Operations Center will continue monitoring a range of issues in real time –including reports of voter suppression content .
If we see attempts to suppress participation , intimidate voters , or organize to do so , the content will be removed , '' the company said Monday night .
The team staffing that center will also track other issues , such as the swarming of Joe Biden campaign buses over the week , Facebook said .
`` We are monitoring closely and will remove content calling for coordinated harm or interference with anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the company said .
If a presidential candidate or party declares premature victory before the race is called by major media outlets , Facebook said it will add labels on candidates ’ posts and will put a notification at the top of News Feed to alert voters that no winner has been projected .
It will also continue to show updated and accurate information in the Voting Information Center .
After polls close , Facebook will run a notification at the top of Facebook and Instagram and label voting-related posts from everyone , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its Voting Information Center giving the latest state-by-state results for president , the Senate , and the House .
A voting alerts tool will allow state and local election authorities to reach constituents with notifications on Facebook .
The voting alerts will also appear in the Voting Information Center .
Facebook has readied “ break-glass ” tools to deploy if election-related violence erupts .
These tools slow the spread of inflammatory posts .
Facebook stopped accepting new political ads a week before the election and plans to suspend all political ads on Facebook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It has also temporarily limited popular features , turning off political and social group recommendations , removing a feature in Instagram hashtag pages and restricting the forwarding of messages in its WhatsApp messaging app .
Before the election , Twitter made aggressive changes to curb misinformation by labeling tweets on mail-in voting and COVID-19 , even from prominent political figures including President Trump .
On Election Day , the company says it will take action against any tweet that claims victory before the election is called by state election officials or projected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Day preparation : Facebook , Twitter and YouTube brace for a turbulent election and post-election cycle Trump Facebook feuds : Nothing could have prepared social media users for the full-blown partisan warfare of 2020 Tweets that include premature claims of victory will be labeled and will direct users to Twitter ’ s election page which contains credible election information .
The company says it may add a warning label or remove tweets that incite people to interfere with the election or encourage violence .
Twitter said it would prioritize labeling tweets about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ races “ where there may be significant issues with misleading information.
” When people attempt to retweet a tweet with a misleading information label , they ’ ll see a prompt pointing them to credible information before they are able to amplify it .
During the election and at least through election week , Twitter will try to slow down the spread of misinformation by encouraging users to add their own commentary before amplifying content ( in other words prompting them to “ Quote Tweet ” instead of retweeting someone else ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tap through a warning to see tweets with misleading information from U.S. political figures , U.S. based accounts with more than 100,000 followers or accounts that get a lot of engagement , Twitter says .
You will not be able to retweet those posts but you can quote tweet them .
Likes , retweets and replies will also be turned off .
In September , Twitter launched an election hub to make it easier for users to find accurate voting and election information .
It also banned political ads before the election .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be earned , not bought.
” On Election Day , YouTube , the popular video platform owned by Google , says it will prominently display election results in an information panel at the top of search results for a wide range of queries related to the election and under videos that discuss the election .
The panel will warn users that the results may not be final and will link to a Google election page which will track results in real time based on data from The Associated Press .
As polls close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live streams of election night coverage from authoritative news outlets .
YouTube said it would “ elevate ” these outlets in election-related news and information queries in search results and “ watch next ” panels , too .
YouTube says it does not allow videos that mislead voters or that encourage people to interfere in the election and will quickly take down any violating videos .
Google says it will temporarily suspend election ads on Google and YouTube after the polls close .

Judgment day for Facebook and Twitter: Trump election eve posts provide early Election Day test
Show Caption Hide Caption Election 2020: Americans worried about response to election results Here are the biggest takeaways from a new USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll, taken after the final presidential debate. USA TODAY
For social media, it wasn't Election Day. It was judgment day.
All the preparations of the past four years to protect the election have come down to this. On high alert, Facebook, Twitter and Google-owned YouTube pulled on their battle fatigues to quickly spot any effort to destabilize the election or delegitimize the results.
This heightened state is the result of the 2016 presidential election when the major online platforms were caught with their guard down as Russians inflamed the electorate with divisive messages, and falsehoods and hoaxes ran rampant.
This time, the stakes are even higher. The full-blown partisan warfare of presidential campaigning that ripped through social media in recent months may lead to an unprecedented torrent of misinformation, voter suppression efforts and even fomenting of violence, observers say.
Facebook election: Facebook bans ads that seek to delegitimize the election or make false claims about voting
Facebook and Twitter warn on Trump post: Facebook and Twitter post warning on President Trump’s election eve Supreme Court tweet
It began on election eve when Facebook and Twitter posted a warning label on a President Donald Trump post. Twitter said his assertion that a recent Supreme Court decision could lead to problems and even violence in the Pennsylvania election was misleading, and Twitter users were prevented from liking or replying to the tweet.
Slamming on the brakes quickly slowed its spread, according to misinformation researchers at the Election Integrity Partnership, but the tweet had already been retweeted more than 55,000 times and favorited more than 126,000 times.
Facebook also fact-checked the president, with a label that says voting fraud is "extremely rare." The result of a policy announced in September, the Facebook label is slapped on posts that seek to delegitimize the outcome of the election or discuss the legitimacy of voting methods.
More tweets were flagged on Election Day. Another by the GOP alleging voting irregularities in Philadelphia soon sported this warning: "Some or all of the content shared in this Tweet is disputed and might be misleading about an election or other civic process."
"Platforms know this is a referendum on their futures and how they’ll be regulated. The public is aware of the risks and social media companies know they need to demonstrate they are trying," Jennifer Grygiel, a communications professor at Syracuse University who studies social media, told USA TODAY.
Facebook
Facebook says it has invested billions of dollars and assigned more than 35,000 people to fight harmful content, from “coordinated inauthentic behavior” (accounts that work together to spread misinformation) to foreign interference to election-related misinformation.
"Our Election Operations Center will continue monitoring a range of issues in real time –including reports of voter suppression content. If we see attempts to suppress participation, intimidate voters, or organize to do so, the content will be removed," the company said Monday night.
The team staffing that center will also track other issues, such as the swarming of Joe Biden campaign buses over the week, Facebook said.
"We are monitoring closely and will remove content calling for coordinated harm or interference with anyone’s ability to vote," the company said.
If a presidential candidate or party declares premature victory before the race is called by major media outlets, Facebook said it will add labels on candidates’ posts and will put a notification at the top of News Feed to alert voters that no winner has been projected. It will also continue to show updated and accurate information in the Voting Information Center.
After polls close, Facebook will run a notification at the top of Facebook and Instagram and label voting-related posts from everyone, including politicians, with a link to its Voting Information Center giving the latest state-by-state results for president, the Senate and the House.
A voting alerts tool will allow state and local election authorities to reach constituents with notifications on Facebook. The voting alerts will also appear in the Voting Information Center.
Facebook has readied “break-glass” tools to deploy if election-related violence erupts. These tools slow the spread of inflammatory posts.
Facebook stopped accepting new political ads a week before the election and plans to suspend all political ads on Facebook and Instagram after the polls close Tuesday.
It has also temporarily limited popular features, turning off political and social group recommendations, removing a feature in Instagram hashtag pages and restricting the forwarding of messages in its WhatsApp messaging app.
Twitter
Before the election, Twitter made aggressive changes to curb misinformation by labeling tweets on mail-in voting and COVID-19, even from prominent political figures including Trump.
On Election Day, the company says it will take action against any tweet that claims victory before the race is called by state election officials or projected by authoritative national news outlets.
Election Day preparation: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube brace for a turbulent election and post-election cycle
Trump Facebook feuds: Nothing could have prepared social media users for the full-blown partisan warfare of 2020
Tweets that include premature claims of victory will be labeled and will direct users to Twitter’s election page, which contains credible election information. The company says it may add a warning label or remove tweets that incite people to interfere with the election or encourage violence.
Twitter said it would prioritize labeling tweets about the presidential race and any other hotly contested races “where there may be significant issues with misleading information.”
When people attempt to retweet a tweet with a misleading information label, they’ll see a prompt pointing them to credible information before they are able to amplify it.
During the election and at least through election week, Twitter will try to slow down the spread of misinformation by encouraging users to add their own commentary before amplifying content (in other words prompting them to “Quote Tweet” instead of retweeting someone else’s post).
Users will have to tap through a warning to see tweets with misleading information from U.S. political figures, U.S. based accounts with more than 100,000 followers or accounts that get a lot of engagement, Twitter says. Users will not be able to retweet those posts but can quote tweet them. Likes, retweets and replies will also be turned off.
In September, Twitter launched an election hub to make it easier for users to find accurate voting and election information. It also banned political ads before the election. Its stand: political reach “should be earned, not bought.”
YouTube
On Election Day, YouTube, the popular video platform owned by Google, says it will prominently display election results in an information panel at the top of search results for a wide range of queries related to the election and under videos that discuss the election.
The panel will warn users that the results may not be final and will link to a Google election page that will track results in real time based on data from The Associated Press.
As polls close, YouTube will also point users to live streams of election night coverage from authoritative news outlets. YouTube said it would “elevate” these outlets in election-related news and information queries in search results and “watch next” panels, too.
YouTube says it does not allow videos that mislead voters or that encourage people to interfere in the election and will quickly take down any violating videos.
Google says it will temporarily suspend election ads on Google and YouTube after the polls close.


usatoday--2020-11-03--Free food for Election Day: Get freebies at McDonald's, Wendy's, Krispy Kreme and National Sandwich

Free food for Election Day: Get freebies at McDonald's, Wendy's, Krispy Kreme and National Sandwich Day deals Tuesday

Think of it as voting with benefits : Hit the polls on Tuesday and then pick up Election Day freebies .
Even if you already voted – or are abstaining from voting – you can still partake in a smorgasbord of discounts and free food .
Tuesday also is National Sandwich Day so you can save on a sub at Subway and other restaurants .
But for Election Day , you can get a free glazed doughnut at Krispy Kreme along with a special voting sticker while supplies last Tuesday .
Planet Fitness is offering a way to work off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free workout and massage Tuesday through Nov. 8 .
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Sign up here Uber and Lyft also are offering discounted rides to the polls .
With more mail-in ballots and early voting this year , fewer people will have the `` I Voted '' stickers to show as proof that they voted .
But that 's okay because most businesses do n't require a sticker to get the deal .
According to federal law , it technically is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ votes and businesses typically skirt this by offering the deals to all .
And if you 're staying up late waiting for election results , Dunkin ' has a deal Wednesday that can help .
Members of the chain 's DD Perks loyalty program can get a free medium hot or iced coffee for the first Free Coffee Wednesday .
Dunkin ' also rolls out its new seasonal drinks Wednesday featuring Peppermint Mocha Latte and Gingerbread Latte .
What 's open on Election Day ?
: Best Buy , White Castle , Adidas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ben & Jerry 's are closed Preparing for election results : Stores brace for post-election unrest and possibility of violence , damage to businesses after presidential results Here are the deals available Tuesday at participating locations unless otherwise noted .
To be on the safe side , check with your closest location before heading out .
Biggby Coffee : The chain will have a buy-one-get-one free or $ 1 off any drink up to 24-ounces at participating locations .
Bobo 's : The brand is offering 2,000 coupons for free oat bars Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get a coupon mailed by filling out a form at www.eatbobos.com/vote .
It 's optional to share a photo of your `` I Voted '' sticker , the website says .
Boston Market : From 9 p.m. to close at all locations nationwide Tuesday , get one free slider .
No purchase is necessary .
The new sliders – including Chicken Cheddar , Turkey Cheddar , Chicken Chipotle and BBQ Meatloaf – are part of Boston Market 's new Late Night menu .
CAVA and Zoës Kitchen : Poll workers get a free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Chili 's : Through Election Day , get the Presidente Margarita for $ 5 and a free commemorative sticker while supplies last .
Chili 's also is hosting a contest .
Learn more at www.chilis.com .
Chopt Creative Salad Co. : Badged poll workers can get a free meal Tuesday .
DoorDash : The on-demand delivery app will have free delivery on all orders with a $ 15 minimum placed on Election Day with promo code VOTE .
For DashPass subscribers that already have zero delivery fees on orders over $ 12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ orders with code DPVOTE .
The codes should be entered at checkout .
Dunkin ' : This deal is for Wednesday and future Wednesdays through Dec. 23 .
Members of the chain 's DD Perks loyalty program can get a free medium hot or iced coffee during Free Coffee Wednesdays at participating locations .
Enlightened : The brand is giving a coupon for free ice cream to anyone who mentions the word `` vote '' and tags @ eatenlightened on Instagram stories for Election Day Tuesday .
This offer is while supplies last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to win a year of free Enlightened desserts .
Grubhub : The on-demand app will have more than 30 discounts in the Perks tab in the Grubhub or Seamless apps including for 7-Eleven , Burger King and California Pizza Kitchen .
Krispy Kreme : All guests get a free Original Glazed Doughnut and an `` I Voted '' sticker Tuesday , while supplies last .
McDonald 's : Starting Tuesday and through Nov. 9 , McDonald 's is giving away its new pastry items with the purchase of a hot or iced coffee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the app can be used once per day .
The new McCafé Bakery lineup includes an apple fritter , blueberry muffin and cinnamon roll .
Natural Grocers : This is a post-Election deal .
From Thursday through Nov. 7 , members of the grocer 's loyalty program can get one free chocolate bar , while supplies last .
Available brands include Alter Eco , Natural Grocers Brand , Chocolove , Endangered Species and Theo Chocolate .
Sign up for the loyalty program by texting organic to 41411 or visiting www.naturalgrocers.com/join .
Pieology : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its Election Day 2020 bundle deal with two 11-inch `` Create Your Own '' pizzas and a shareable dessert for $ 20.20 .
Pizza to the Polls : The nonprofit group Pizza to the Polls is delivering pizzas across the country and sending food trucks with snacks to lines in 25 cities .
Uber Eats has partnered with the groups and says the food trucks will be giving out free Shake Shack , Milk Bar and more .
Send reports of long lines at https : //polls.pizza .
Planet Fitness : Starting Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offering everyone who votes a free workout and HydroMassage .
Find your local gym at www.planetfitness.com/gyms .
The company also is hosting a special workout 7 p.m .
ET Tuesday on Facebook with `` exercises and tips to de-stress after voting – a much-needed activity to help ease everyone into a post-election routine . ''
Red Lobster : Get free delivery Tuesday on Grubhub orders over $ 25 .
Scribd : Create a new account through Tuesday and get 30 days of free access to Scribd ’ s digital library of over a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and more .
Users will not be required to enter their credit card information to sign up for Scribd “ during the eligibility period , ” the company says .
Learn more at www.scribd.com/read2020 .
Shake Shack : Poll workers get a free sandwich including the Shackburger and the Chick ’ n Shack from Sunday through Election Day with proof of badge .
The offer is only valid for “ in-shack ” ordering .
Smart & Final : The grocery store chain wants shoppers to celebrate their vote and is offering 10 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posted on social media through Tuesday .
Some exclusions apply and there ’ s a maximum discount of $ 50 .
Tim Hortons : Through Nov. 8 , Tims Rewards members can get one free dark roast coffee between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. EST .
Uno Pizzeria & Grill : Go to www.unos.com/pizzavote to get a buy-one-get-one free pizza coupon code emailed .
The offer is valid for dine-in or takeout at participating locations through Election Day .
Vitality Bowls : Get 20 % off all açaí bowls with `` proof of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wawa : Starting Tuesday , Wawa kicks off `` Free Coffee Tuesdays , '' which will be held every Tuesday in November and December for Wawa Rewards members .
New members need to register by 8 p.m. Tuesday to get this deal .
The free drink is for self-serve hot beverages up to 24 ounces .
White Castle : Get $ 4 off orders of $ 20 or more – or $ 5 off orders of $ 30 or more in New Jersey and New York – through Grubhub , Uber Eats and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Castle is closing all of its locations from 7 to 11 a.m. to allow employees time to vote .
More deals : Local restaurants and smaller chains will also offer Election Day freebies and specials .
Check social media accounts for deal announcements .
The following deals are available Tuesday unless otherwise noted at participating locations .
Some require an app and most are while supplies last .
Offers can vary by franchise .
Capriotti 's Sandwich Shop : The chain is offering CAPAddicts reward app users a small Bobbie Sandwich for $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On Tuesday and Wednesday , buy a sandwich or panini and get a second one free at participating locations , which are listed at www.cornerbakerycafe.com/offers .
Erbert & Gerbert 's : Get triple points Tuesday with the chain 's app .
To get this offer , you 'll need to download the app and order from your rewards account .
New loyalty members receive half off a sandwich when they join .
Firehouse Subs : Loyalty members get double points Tuesday when they order a medium or large Hook & Ladder sub .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ From Monday through Friday , the chain says its four most popular sandwiches will be available for $ 7 each , the company said in a news release .
The sandwiches are Matt Cain , Menage a Trois , and two vegetarian options named `` Sometimes I ’ m a Vegetarian '' and `` Meatless Mike . ''
Jersey Mike ’ s Subs : Get $ 2 off any regular sub Monday through Nov. 6 with app orders and code SANDDAY2OFF .
Jimmy John ’ s : Freaky Fast Rewards members get 50 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The chain also has an ongoing deal through Nov. 8 .
Buy one 8-inch or 16-inch sandwich and get 50 % off the lowest priced sandwich with code SAVEON2 .
McAlister 's Deli : Loyalty members will get a buy-one-get-one free sandwich reward in their app under My Rewards to use Tuesday through Nov. 17 .
Potbelly Sandwich Shop : Through Wednesday , get 100 bonus points on `` BIGS-sized sandwiches . ''
Sonic Drive-In : Get half-price cheeseburgers from 5 p.m. until restaurants close Tuesday as part of Sonic 's weekly family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Subway MyWay Rewards members have an offer for buy-one-get-one free any footlong sub .
Also for a limited time , get a free footlong when you purchase two in the app or on the website at participating locations .
According to the website , the discount `` shows in cart if a shop is participating . ''
Wendy 's : Through Nov. 8 , get a free Classic Chicken Sandwich with any purchase and an offer in its app .
The sandwich usually costs $ 4.99 .
Wienerschnitzel : Calling itself the largest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wienerschnitzel , invited fans `` to enjoy National Sandwich Day with the best sandwich there is , the Hot Dog . ''
The chain has coupons at www.wienerschnitzel.com/specials .
More deals : Local restaurants and smaller chains will also offer Sandwich Day specials .
Check social media accounts for deal announcements .
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Post-Election Day free food: Get free coffee Wednesday at Dunkin' plus deals at McDonald's, Subway, Wendy's and more
Show Caption Hide Caption Election Day freebies: Discounted rides to polls, donuts, massages Free food and discounts are up for grabs on Election Day regardless of whether you have an "I Voted" sticker. USA TODAY
UPDATED: Some deals and freebies continue after Election Day including at McDonald's, Wendy's, Subway, Jersey Mike's Subs and Jimmy John's. Also, Dunkin' has Free Coffee Wednesday for reward members.
Think of it as voting with benefits: Hit the polls on Tuesday and then pick up Election Day freebies.
Even if you already voted – or are abstaining from voting – you can still partake in a smorgasbord of discounts and free food. Tuesday also is National Sandwich Day so you can save on a sub at Subway and other restaurants.
But for Election Day, you can get a free glazed doughnut at Krispy Kreme along with a special voting sticker while supplies last Tuesday. Planet Fitness is offering a way to work off the stress of the election with a free workout and massage Tuesday through Nov. 8.
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Uber and Lyft also are offering discounted rides to the polls.
With more mail-in ballots and early voting this year, fewer people will have the "I Voted" stickers to show as proof that they voted.
But that's okay because most businesses don't require a sticker to get the deal. According to federal law, it technically is illegal to offer freebies in exchange for votes and businesses typically skirt this by offering the deals to all.
And if you're staying up late waiting for election results, Dunkin' has a deal Wednesday that can help. Members of the chain's DD Perks loyalty program can get a free medium hot or iced coffee for the first Free Coffee Wednesday.
Dunkin' also rolls out its new seasonal drinks Wednesday featuring Peppermint Mocha Latte and Gingerbread Latte.
What's open on Election Day?: Best Buy, White Castle, Adidas have shorter hours. J Crew and Ben & Jerry's are closed
Preparing for election results: Stores brace for post-election unrest and possibility of violence, damage to businesses after presidential results
Election Day 2020 freebies and deals
Here are the deals available Tuesday at participating locations unless otherwise noted. To be on the safe side, check with your closest location before heading out.
Biggby Coffee: The chain will have a buy-one-get-one free or $1 off any drink up to 24-ounces at participating locations.
Bobo's: The brand is offering 2,000 coupons for free oat bars Tuesday to those who voted. Register to get a coupon mailed by filling out a form at www.eatbobos.com/vote. It's optional to share a photo of your "I Voted" sticker, the website says.
Boston Market: From 9 p.m. to close at all locations nationwide Tuesday, get one free slider. No purchase is necessary. The new sliders – including Chicken Cheddar, Turkey Cheddar, Chicken Chipotle and BBQ Meatloaf – are part of Boston Market's new Late Night menu.
BurgerFi: Purchase a “Conflicted Burger” Tuesday through the chain’s app and get a free regular fry.
Caulipower: The first 400 to follow the brand on Instagram @caulipower and send a message with a selfie with your "I Voted" sticker get a free coupon.
CAVA and Zoës Kitchen: Poll workers get a free meal Tuesday with proof of badge in-person.
Chili's: Through Election Day, get the Presidente Margarita for $5 and a free commemorative sticker while supplies last. Chili's also is hosting a contest. Learn more at www.chilis.com.
Chopt Creative Salad Co.: Badged poll workers can get a free meal Tuesday.
DoorDash: The on-demand delivery app will have free delivery on all orders with a $15 minimum placed on Election Day with promo code VOTE. For DashPass subscribers that already have zero delivery fees on orders over $12, DoorDash is providing 10% off orders with code DPVOTE. The codes should be entered at checkout.
Dunkin': This deal is for Wednesday and future Wednesdays through Dec. 23. Members of the chain's DD Perks loyalty program can get a free medium hot or iced coffee during Free Coffee Wednesdays at participating locations.
Enlightened: The brand is giving a coupon for free ice cream to anyone who mentions the word "vote" and tags @eatenlightened on Instagram stories for Election Day Tuesday. This offer is while supplies last and one person will be randomly selected to win a year of free Enlightened desserts.
Grubhub: The on-demand app will have more than 30 discounts in the Perks tab in the Grubhub or Seamless apps including for 7-Eleven, Burger King and California Pizza Kitchen.
Krispy Kreme: All guests get a free Original Glazed Doughnut and an "I Voted" sticker Tuesday, while supplies last.
McDonald's: Starting Tuesday and through Nov. 9, McDonald's is giving away its new pastry items with the purchase of a hot or iced coffee through its app. The offer in the app can be used once per day. The new McCafé Bakery lineup includes an apple fritter, blueberry muffin and cinnamon roll.
Natural Grocers: This is a post-Election deal. From Thursday through Nov. 7, members of the grocer's loyalty program can get one free chocolate bar, while supplies last. Available brands include Alter Eco, Natural Grocers Brand, Chocolove, Endangered Species and Theo Chocolate. Sign up for the loyalty program by texting organic to 41411 or visiting www.naturalgrocers.com/join.
Pieology: From Sunday through Tuesday, Pieology has its Election Day 2020 bundle deal with two 11-inch "Create Your Own" pizzas and a shareable dessert for $20.20.
Pizza to the Polls: The nonprofit group Pizza to the Polls is delivering pizzas across the country and sending food trucks with snacks to lines in 25 cities. Uber Eats has partnered with the groups and says the food trucks will be giving out free Shake Shack, Milk Bar and more. Send reports of long lines at https://polls.pizza.
McDonald's adds three new pastries to the menu McDonald's new baked goods aren't just for breakfast. USA TODAY
Planet Fitness: Starting Tuesday through Nov. 8, Planet Fitness is offering everyone who votes a free workout and HydroMassage. Find your local gym at www.planetfitness.com/gyms. The company also is hosting a special workout 7 p.m. ET Tuesday on Facebook with "exercises and tips to de-stress after voting – a much-needed activity to help ease everyone into a post-election routine."
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Red Lobster: Get free delivery Tuesday on Grubhub orders over $25.
Scribd: Create a new account through Tuesday and get 30 days of free access to Scribd’s digital library of over a million premium ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and more. Users will not be required to enter their credit card information to sign up for Scribd “during the eligibility period,” the company says. Learn more at www.scribd.com/read2020.
Shake Shack: Poll workers get a free sandwich including the Shackburger and the Chick’n Shack from Sunday through Election Day with proof of badge. The offer is only valid for “in-shack” ordering.
Smart & Final: The grocery store chain wants shoppers to celebrate their vote and is offering 10% off the entire purchase with a coupon posted on social media through Tuesday. Some exclusions apply and there’s a maximum discount of $50.
Tim Hortons: Through Nov. 8, Tims Rewards members can get one free dark roast coffee between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. EST.
Torchy's Tacos: Through Tuesday, get the Washingtonian taco with smoked pulled pork, grilled onions, jack cheese, pickles, sour cream, avocado with chipotle BBQ sauce, served on a flour tortilla for $5.75. With the purchase of the Washingtonian, get a free Tacos/Queso 2020 campaign button while supplies last.
Uno Pizzeria & Grill: Go to www.unos.com/pizzavote to get a buy-one-get-one free pizza coupon code emailed. The offer is valid for dine-in or takeout at participating locations through Election Day.
Vitality Bowls: Get 20% off all açaí bowls with "proof of voting" at participating locations Tuesday.
Wawa: Starting Tuesday, Wawa kicks off "Free Coffee Tuesdays," which will be held every Tuesday in November and December for Wawa Rewards members. New members need to register by 8 p.m. Tuesday to get this deal. The free drink is for self-serve hot beverages up to 24 ounces.
White Castle: Get $4 off orders of $20 or more – or $5 off orders of $30 or more in New Jersey and New York – through Grubhub, Uber Eats and Postmates on Tuesday. Also, White Castle is closing all of its locations from 7 to 11 a.m. to allow employees time to vote.
More deals: Local restaurants and smaller chains will also offer Election Day freebies and specials. Check social media accounts for deal announcements.
National Sandwich Day deals, freebies
The following deals are available Tuesday unless otherwise noted at participating locations. Some require an app and most are while supplies last. Offers can vary by franchise.
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop: The chain is offering CAPAddicts reward app users a small Bobbie Sandwich for $5 Tuesday.
Corner Bakery Cafe: On Tuesday and Wednesday, buy a sandwich or panini and get a second one free at participating locations, which are listed at www.cornerbakerycafe.com/offers.
Cousins Subs: Loyalty members get an offer for a free 7.5-inch sub with the purchase of a 7.5-inch sub, drink and a side Tuesday.
Erbert & Gerbert's: Get triple points Tuesday with the chain's app. To get this offer, you'll need to download the app and order from your rewards account. New loyalty members receive half off a sandwich when they join.
Firehouse Subs: Loyalty members get double points Tuesday when they order a medium or large Hook & Ladder sub.
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches: Through Friday, the chain says its four most popular sandwiches will be available for $7 each, the company said in a news release. The sandwiches are Matt Cain, Menage a Trois, and two vegetarian options named "Sometimes I’m a Vegetarian" and "Meatless Mike."
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Jersey Mike’s Subs: Get $2 off any regular sub through Friday, Nov. 6 with app orders and code SANDDAY2OFF.
Jimmy John’s: Freaky Fast Rewards members get 50% off any 8-inch sandwich Tuesday. The chain also has an ongoing deal through Nov. 8. Buy one 8-inch or 16-inch sandwich and get 50% off the lowest priced sandwich with code SAVEON2.
McAlister's Deli: Loyalty members will get a buy-one-get-one free sandwich reward in their app under My Rewards to use Tuesday through Nov. 17.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop: Through Wednesday, get 100 bonus points on "BIGS-sized sandwiches."
Sonic Drive-In: Get half-price cheeseburgers from 5 p.m. until restaurants close Tuesday as part of Sonic's weekly family night.
Subway: Through Wednesday, Subway MyWay Rewards members have an offer for buy-one-get-one free any footlong sub. Also for a limited time, get a free footlong when you purchase two in the app or on the website at participating locations. According to the website, the discount "shows in cart if a shop is participating."
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Wendy's: Through Nov. 8, get a free Classic Chicken Sandwich with any purchase and an offer in its app. The sandwich usually costs $4.99.
Wienerschnitzel: Calling itself the largest hot dog chain in the world, Wienerschnitzel, invited fans "to enjoy National Sandwich Day with the best sandwich there is, the Hot Dog." The chain has coupons at www.wienerschnitzel.com/specials.
More deals: Local restaurants and smaller chains will also offer Sandwich Day specials. Check social media accounts for deal announcements.
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usatoday--2020-11-03--'I guess that's how my parents raised me.' High school runner stops to help competitor at finish lin

'I guess that's how my parents raised me.' High school runner stops to help competitor at finish line of state finals

High school runner Ben Boardley did not realize his sportsmanship could have resulted in disqualification .
Not that it would have mattered .
In Saturday ’ s Indiana state cross-country meet at Terre Haute , the Penn High School runner saw Brebeuf Jesuit ’ s Faizan Khan fall as both approached the finish .
Boardley stopped to help , pulling on Khan ’ s left arm to raise him to his feet , before both continued running .
“ I just kind of saw it and did it , ” Boardley said Monday .
“ I guess that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taught me to treat others how I ’ d want to be treated , and to be helpful when I can.
” The moment was captured on video and posted on Twitter .
Some of Boardley ’ s friends saw the incident on a livestream and immediately texted .
Others told him it was “ pretty cool , ” he said .
Khan connected with Boardley via Instagram on Sunday to thank him .
By rule , a runner can be disqualified for assisting another .
But an Indiana High School Athletic Association @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violation occurred .
According to the IHSAA , the official applied NFHS Rule 4-6-5 : “ A competitor who provides assistance to an injured or ill competitor should not be disqualified if neither the individual competitor providing the assistance nor his/her team gains an advantage as a result of providing the assistance.
” Out of 207 finishers , Boardley was 189th .
Khan was 193rd , or eight seconds behind the Penn runner .
Neither was in his team ’ s scoring five , so a DQ would have been irrelevant .
Neither @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the race .
Khan said he has been affected by seasonal allergies .
Boardley said he , too , wasn ’ t in the best place but wanted to help the other runner .
“ Because I knew if that was me , ” Boardley said , “ I wanted to make sure I ’ d finish at state.
” Boardley , an 18-year-old senior , ranks No .
6 in his class and has not yet picked a college .
Penn coach Tom Miller described him as hard-working and well-mannered .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 4-kilometer mark of the 5,000-meter race , and later felt shooting pain through his thighs and lower back .
He said he fell about five times .
“ Then Ben came and helped me , ” Khan said .
“ I told him , ‘ Go finish .
I can ’ t. ’ ” After finishing , Khan received medical attention .
He said he could not stand until an hour afterward .
“ At the end of the race , that ’ s when your true priorities show , ” Khan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s priorities are .
And what his true character is like.
” Contact IndyStar reporter David Woods at david.woods @ indystar.com .
Follow him on Twitter : @ DavidWoods007 .

'I guess that’s how my parents raised me.' High school runner stops to help competitor at finish line of state finals
High school runner Ben Boardley did not realize his sportsmanship could have resulted in disqualification. Not that it would have mattered.
In Saturday’s Indiana state cross-country meet at Terre Haute, the Penn High School runner saw Brebeuf Jesuit’s Faizan Khan fall as both approached the finish. Boardley stopped to help, pulling on Khan’s left arm to raise him to his feet, before both continued running.
“I just kind of saw it and did it,” Boardley said Monday. “I guess that’s how my parents raised me. They taught me to treat others how I’d want to be treated, and to be helpful when I can.”
I have no idea who these two high school runners were, but great sportsmanship by one of the boys to help a fellow competitor who was struggling to finish. pic.twitter.com/cx90k85fHc — Rick Semmler (@Rick_Sports10) October 31, 2020
The moment was captured on video and posted on Twitter. Some of Boardley’s friends saw the incident on a livestream and immediately texted. Others told him it was “pretty cool,” he said.
Khan connected with Boardley via Instagram on Sunday to thank him.
By rule, a runner can be disqualified for assisting another. But an Indiana High School Athletic Association official reviewed the incident and decided no violation occurred.
According to the IHSAA, the official applied NFHS Rule 4-6-5:
“A competitor who provides assistance to an injured or ill competitor should not be disqualified if neither the individual competitor providing the assistance nor his/her team gains an advantage as a result of providing the assistance.”
Out of 207 finishers, Boardley was 189th. Khan was 193rd, or eight seconds behind the Penn runner. Neither was in his team’s scoring five, so a DQ would have been irrelevant.
Neither runner wanted to be that far back in the race. Khan said he has been affected by seasonal allergies. Boardley said he, too, wasn’t in the best place but wanted to help the other runner.
“Because I knew if that was me,” Boardley said, “I wanted to make sure I’d finish at state.”
Boardley, an 18-year-old senior, ranks No. 6 in his class and has not yet picked a college. Penn coach Tom Miller described him as hard-working and well-mannered.
Khan began to have trouble breathing at the 4-kilometer mark of the 5,000-meter race, and later felt shooting pain through his thighs and lower back. He said he fell about five times.
“Then Ben came and helped me,” Khan said. “I told him, ‘Go finish. I can’t.’”
After finishing, Khan received medical attention. He said he could not stand until an hour afterward.
“At the end of the race, that’s when your true priorities show,” Khan said. “I know what Ben’s priorities are. And what his true character is like.”
Contact IndyStar reporter David Woods at david.woods@indystar.com. Follow him on Twitter: @DavidWoods007.


usatoday--2020-11-03--Know your voting rights: Here's what to do if you encounter intimidation at the polls on Election Da

Correction & clarification : A prior version of this story misstated the term for the Hindi language .
The Carter Center has monitored elections in some of the world ’ s most dangerous and corrupt countries – Sudan , Kenya and Venezuela among 39 countries in all .
Now , the not-for-profit organization founded by former President Jimmy Carter is adding to that list of countries once seen as a model for fair and free elections .
Avery Davis-Roberts , associate director in the Democracy Program at the Carter Center , said in recently taped remarks , “ we typically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poised to take a step forward or where it 's in danger of sliding backwards .
These places are often struggling with polarization , a lack of public trust , ethnic or racial divisions and fears that election results won ’ t be credible or accepted .
“ U.S .
elections have never been perfect , but generally Americans trusted in the process and believed in the results .
But in the last five or 10 years , we ’ ve started to see many of the same discouraging trends we see in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Nov. 3 election approaches , with President Donald Trump and Joe Biden battling on the campaign trail , the fear and cynicism among American voters is undeniable .
More than half of 1,505 registered voters surveyed in a YouGov poll Oct. 1-2 said they expect to see `` an increase in violence as a result of the election.
” Another YouGov poll found that almost half of voters disagree with the idea that the election `` is likely to be fair and honest . ''
Amidst that uneasy climate , voter knowledge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chief Communications and Culture Officer at “ When We All Vote , ’ ’ a nonpartisan organization dedicated to increasing voter participation .
“ An informed voter is a voter whose vote is most likely not to be suppressed because they understand their rights , ’ ’ Young said .
Here are the rights voters have at the polls : The Right to Vote Free of Intimidation Federal law prohibits the intimidation of voters and can result in prison time .
Check it out : 18 U.S. Code Section 594 .
The law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , coerces , or attempts to intimidate , threaten , or coerce , any other person for the purpose of interfering with the right of such other person to vote or to vote as he may choose ... shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year , or both.
’ ’ Yet the law hasn ’ t always stopped voter intimidation .
In 1981 , for example , the Republican National Committee targeted a tight race for New Jersey governor .
The RNC created the “ National Ballot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of off-duty police and sheriffs officers and deployed to deployed to voting precincts heavily populated by Blacks and Latinos .
The stated purpose of the task force was to prevent voter fraud .
The outcome : discouraging Democrats from going to the polls on a day when the Republican and the gubernatorial candidate prevailed by 1,797 votes out of 2.3 million cast .
But Julie Ebenstein , a senior staff attorney for the ACLU ’ s Voting Rights Project , said there ’ s no recent history of widespread efforts of voter intimidation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citizenship , criminal record or other qualifications .
“ Obviously people are concerned about this election and that ’ s understandable , ’ ’ Ebenstein said .
“ But at least over the last decade , I can ’ t think of effective or organized efforts that were carried out to keep people away from the polls .
It would be a shame for people to assume there was going to be something like that and stay away out of intimidation.
’ ’ Voters who encounter or witness intimidation are encouraged to call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 866-687-8683 ) , or the U.S. Department of Justice voting rights hotline at 1-800-253-3931 , or , if threatened by violence , 911 .
More : Voter turnout in election could reach highest rate in more than a century 'The country 's lost its mind ' : Polls warning of civil war , violence show deep partisan chasm over election The right to vote by provisional ballot if your name is not on the list of registered voters If you show up to the polls and your name is not on the list @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right to vote with a provisional ballot .
The ballot should be counted when officials confirm you are a registered voter in that county and you did not vote elsewhere .
“ Sometimes people show up and find their names are not on the rolls , ’ ’ said Kristen Clarke , president and executive director of the National Lawyers ' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law .
“ They may have been unlawfully purged .
Or removed from rolls .
Or there may have been an error on the part of officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ name on the rolls.
’ ’ It happens .
More than you might think .
During the 2016 presidential election , for example , 2.4 million provisional ballots were cast and 71 % were counted either partially or in full , according to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission .
So before heading to the polls , it never hurts to make sure you ’ re registered to vote and confirm your polling site .
The right to vote with accommodations “ People with intellectual or mental health disabilities have been prevented from voting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ’ ’ U.S. Department of Justice has written .
“ People who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids , such as walkers , have been unable to enter the polling place to cast their ballot because there was no ramp .
People who are blind or have low vision could not cast their vote because the ballot was completely inaccessible to them.
’ ’ Efforts to protect the voting rights of people with disabilities has led to accessible polling places that meet the American Disabilities Act requirements and “ curbside voting.
’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ polling site because of physical limitations or architectural barriers may request a ballot “ curbside.
’ ’ A polling site worker brings a ballot or a voting device to the voter and , if necessary , assists the voter .
But not everyone is in favor of this accommodation .
More:30 years after the ADA , access to voting for people with disabilities is still an issue The state of Alabama is challenging that right .
On Oct. 15 , state officials asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a lower court order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can report complaints and possible violations of the federal voting rights laws to Civil Rights Division ’ s Voting Section in Washington at 1-800-253-3931 or 202-307-2767 .
Another protected accommodation : Voters who struggle with English can bring a family member or friend – but not an employer – to help them fill out and cast a ballot .
There also are toll-free numbers for assistance in Spanish ( 1-888-839-8682 ) , Arabic ( 1-844-925-5287 ) and Bengali , Catonese , Hindi , Urdu , Korean , Mandarin , Tagalog and Vietnamese at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ variety of languages and , according to the U.S. Election Assistance Commissioner , federal law requires more 260 jurisdictions to provide some type of language assistance .
The right to vote after the polls close If you ’ re in line when a polling place closes and you still want to vote , stay put .
“ It doesn ’ t matter if that line is stretching for hours or blocks , ’ ’ said Clarke of the Lawyers ’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law .
“ As long as you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you have a right to vote.
’ ’ The right to revote If you make a mistake , like voting for the unintended candidate or voting or more than one person for a single office , ask a pollster for help .
Replacement ballots are available .
While there is no mention of a Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) in voting rights law , Clara Long of the Human Rights Watch said she thinks PPE should be available at the polling places in light of the ongoing pandemic .
“ Authorities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responsibility to protect people ’ s right to health as well as their right to vote , ’ ’ Long said .
“ So that means providing PPE at the polls for people who don ’ t have it .
And people should be asking for that if they don ’ t have it .
“ Voters have the right to have their access to the vote facilitated .
Facilitating the vote is part of the obligation that the U.S. has under a human rights framework that it ’ s actually been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elections should be held.
’ ’ But this year , talk often circles back to the fear of voter intimidation .
Long applauded the recent decision by Michigan officials to prohibit people from openly carrying guns within of 100 feet of buildings with polling places on Election Day .
But she expressed uncertainty about what will transpire across the country on Election Day .
“ The question is what is enforcement going to look like ?
’ ’ she said .
“ Are states and local authorities going to scrupulously enforce voters rights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ JoshPeter11 on Twitter .
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Know your voting rights: Here's what to do if you encounter intimidation at the polls on Election Day
Show Caption Hide Caption Why voter suppression in the US has increased since 2013 Civil rights experts point to long wait times to vote as a sign of growing voter suppression in the U.S. Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
Correction & clarification: A prior version of this story misstated the term for the Hindi language.
The Carter Center has monitored elections in some of the world’s most dangerous and corrupt countries – Sudan, Kenya and Venezuela among 39 countries in all. Now, the not-for-profit organization founded by former President Jimmy Carter is adding to that list of countries once seen as a model for fair and free elections.
The United States.
Avery Davis-Roberts, associate director in the Democracy Program at the Carter Center, said in recently taped remarks, “we typically prioritize work in places where democracy seems poised to take a step forward or where it's in danger of sliding backwards. These places are often struggling with polarization, a lack of public trust, ethnic or racial divisions and fears that election results won’t be credible or accepted.
“U.S. elections have never been perfect, but generally Americans trusted in the process and believed in the results. But in the last five or 10 years, we’ve started to see many of the same discouraging trends we see in countries where we work.’’
Read this: How election officials are preparing for voter intimidation tactics
As the Nov. 3 election approaches, with President Donald Trump and Joe Biden battling on the campaign trail, the fear and cynicism among American voters is undeniable.
More than half of 1,505 registered voters surveyed in a YouGov poll Oct. 1-2 said they expect to see "an increase in violence as a result of the election.” Another YouGov poll found that almost half of voters disagree with the idea that the election "is likely to be fair and honest."
Amidst that uneasy climate, voter knowledge is key, said Stephanie Young, Chief Communications and Culture Officer at “When We All Vote,’’ a nonpartisan organization dedicated to increasing voter participation.
“An informed voter is a voter whose vote is most likely not to be suppressed because they understand their rights,’’ Young said.
Here are the rights voters have at the polls:
The Right to Vote Free of Intimidation
Federal law prohibits the intimidation of voters and can result in prison time. Check it out: 18 U.S. Code Section 594.
The law states: “Whoever intimidates, threatens, coerces, or attempts to intimidate, threaten, or coerce, any other person for the purpose of interfering with the right of such other person to vote or to vote as he may choose ... shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.’’
Yet the law hasn’t always stopped voter intimidation.
In 1981, for example, the Republican National Committee targeted a tight race for New Jersey governor. The RNC created the “National Ballot Security Task Force,’’ composed of off-duty police and sheriffs officers and deployed to voting precincts heavily populated by Blacks and Latinos.
The stated purpose of the task force was to prevent voter fraud. The outcome: discouraging Democrats from going to the polls on a day when the Republican and the gubernatorial candidate prevailed by 1,797 votes out of 2.3 million cast.
But Julie Ebenstein, a senior staff attorney for the ACLU’s Voting Rights Project, said there’s no recent history of widespread efforts of voter intimidation, which would include being questioned about citizenship, criminal record or other qualifications.
“Obviously people are concerned about this election and that’s understandable,’’ Ebenstein said. “But at least over the last decade, I can’t think of effective or organized efforts that were carried out to keep people away from the polls. It would be a shame for people to assume there was going to be something like that and stay away out of intimidation.’’
Voters who encounter or witness intimidation are encouraged to call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683), or the U.S. Department of Justice voting rights hotline at 1-800-253-3931, or, if threatened by violence, 911.
More: Voter turnout in election could reach highest rate in more than a century
'The country's lost its mind': Polls warning of civil war, violence show deep partisan chasm over election
The right to vote by provisional ballot if your name is not on the list of registered voters
If you show up to the polls and your name is not on the list of registered voters, you have the right to vote with a provisional ballot. The ballot should be counted when officials confirm you are a registered voter in that county and you did not vote elsewhere.
“Sometimes people show up and find their names are not on the rolls,’’ said Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the National Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. “They may have been unlawfully purged. Or removed from rolls. Or there may have been an error on the part of officials who failed to include a voters’ name on the rolls.’’
It happens. More than you might think.
During the 2016 presidential election, for example, 2.4 million provisional ballots were cast and 71% were counted either partially or in full, according to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
So before heading to the polls, it never hurts to make sure you’re registered to vote and confirm your polling site.
The right to vote with accommodations
“People with intellectual or mental health disabilities have been prevented from voting because of prejudicial assumptions about their capabilities,’’ U.S. Department of Justice has written. “People who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids, such as walkers, have been unable to enter the polling place to cast their ballot because there was no ramp. People who are blind or have low vision could not cast their vote because the ballot was completely inaccessible to them.’’
Efforts to protect the voting rights of people with disabilities has led to accessible polling places that meet the American Disabilities Act requirements and “curbside voting.’’
Any voter unable to reach the polling site because of physical limitations or architectural barriers may request a ballot “curbside.’’ A polling site worker brings a ballot or a voting device to the voter and, if necessary, assists the voter. But not everyone is in favor of this accommodation.
More: 30 years after the ADA, access to voting for people with disabilities is still an issue
The state of Alabama is challenging that right. On Oct. 15, state officials asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a lower court order allowing curbside voting.
Voters with disabilities can report complaints and possible violations of the federal voting rights laws to Civil Rights Division’s Voting Section in Washington at 1-800-253-3931 or 202-307-2767.
Another protected accommodation: Voters who struggle with English can bring a family member or friend – but not an employer – to help them fill out and cast a ballot.
There also are toll-free numbers for assistance in Spanish (1-888-839-8682), Arabic (1-844-925-5287) and Bengali, Catonese, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog and Vietnamese at 888-274-8683.
Ballots are available in a variety of languages and, according to the U.S. Election Assistance Commissioner, federal law requires more 260 jurisdictions to provide some type of language assistance.
The right to vote after the polls close
If you’re in line when a polling place closes and you still want to vote, stay put.
“It doesn’t matter if that line is stretching for hours or blocks,’’ said Clarke of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. “As long as you’re in line when the polls close, you have a right to vote.’’
The right to revote
If you make a mistake, like voting for the unintended candidate or voting for more than one person for a single office, ask a pollster for help. Replacement ballots are available.
While there is no mention of a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in voting rights law, Clara Long of the Human Rights Watch said she thinks PPE should be available at the polling places in light of the ongoing pandemic.
“Authorities, local and federal, have the responsibility to protect people’s right to health as well as their right to vote,’’ Long said. “So that means providing PPE at the polls for people who don’t have it. And people should be asking for that if they don’t have it.
“Voters have the right to have their access to the vote facilitated. Facilitating the vote is part of the obligation that the U.S. has under a human rights framework that it’s actually been a leader in developing globally in terms how elections should be held.’’
But this year, talk often circles back to the fear of voter intimidation.
Long applauded the recent decision by Michigan officials to prohibit people from openly carrying guns within of 100 feet of buildings with polling places on Election Day. But she expressed uncertainty about what will transpire across the country on Election Day.
“The question is what is enforcement going to look like?’’ she said. “Are states and local authorities going to scrupulously enforce voters rights?’’
For more follow @JoshPeter11 on Twitter.
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usatoday--2020-11-03--As Election Day arrives, John Legend, Lady Gaga and more stars make final push for Biden, Trump

After months of a presidential race that saw major engagement from Hollywood – everyone from Beyoncé to Ice Cube to Taylor Swift – entertainers are making a final push to encourage voting in the 2020 election .
Both major candidates , Republican nominee President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee former Vice President Joe Biden , spent the final day before Tuesday 's election making last efforts to woo voters in key states : Trump in Pennsylvania , North Carolina , Michigan and Wisconsin and Biden in Pennsylvania .
Each politician added some star-power by enlisting the help of celebrities who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their respective campaigns .
Singer Legend , joined at different points by wife Chrissy Teigen and rapper Common , took the stage Monday night at a Biden-Harris rally led by Sen. Kamala Harris .
The singer and `` The Voice '' coach performed `` Wake Up Everybody , '' `` Slow Cooker '' and `` Glory '' with Common and criticized Trump 's plan for Black Americans as `` fool 's gold . ''
At one point , he seemingly acknowledging rappers Ice Cube and Lil Wayne , both of whom recently expressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some of your former favorite rappers have been taken in by these lies .
I think they even founded a new supergroup , it 's called the Sunken Place , '' Legend said , referencing a plot point from Jordan Peele 's 2017 horror film `` Get Out . ''
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania , singer Lady Gaga performed at a drive-in rally for Biden at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh , where she encouraged those who had n't voted yet to make a plan for Election Day and mentioned she used to be engaged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pennsylvania , '' referencing her ex-fiancé , actor Taylor Kinney .
Gaga sang `` Shallow '' from `` A Star is Born '' and at one point , changed the lyrics to her 2011 song `` You and I '' to reference the Democratic candidate .
`` Something about my cool Pennsylvania guy , '' Gaga sang .
`` There 's something about Joe , you and I . ''
Introduced by Trump as `` Little Pimp , '' rapper Lil Pump spoke at the president 's final campaign rally Monday night in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last week .
Trump later corrected himself : `` There he is .
How 's it going ?
Do you want to come up and say something ?
Little Pump .
Does everyone know who he is ?
Do you know how big he is ? ''
The SoundCloud rapper , best known for his 2017 hit `` Gucci Gang , '' took the microphone for about a minute to tell Trump he appreciates `` everything you 've done for our country : You brought the troops home and you 're doing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in attendance not to vote for Biden .

Tracy Chapman makes rare appearance to encourage voting, more stars make final election pleas
Show Caption Hide Caption Lady Gaga, Cardi B, Lil Pump, John Legend encourage their fans to vote While Lady Gaga and John Legend campaigned for the Biden-Harris ticket in Pennsylvania, rapper Lil Pump joined President Trump in Michigan. Entertain This!, USA TODAY
After months of a presidential race that saw major engagement from Hollywood – everyone from Beyoncé to Ice Cube to Taylor Swift – entertainers made a final push to encourage voting in the 2020 election.
Both major candidates, Republican nominee President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee former Vice President Joe Biden, spent the final day before Tuesday's election making last efforts to woo voters in key states: Trump in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Michigan and Wisconsin and Biden in Pennsylvania.
Each politician added some star-power by enlisting the help of celebrities who have been vocal in their support for their respective campaigns. Other stars showed their support from home, sharing PSAs encouraging Americans to make their voices heard and offering tips for those voting in person.
Glenn Close stumps for Biden with a mask, aviators and her cute dog
On her Instagram Tuesday, the Oscar-nominated actress showcased her Democratic leanings by wearing a Biden mask — complete with aviator sunglasses and a "Unity over division" Biden/Harris sweatshirt — and posing with her dog, Pip. "Joe is feeling GOOD! Pip is, too! GO JOE AND KAMALA!!!!" Close wrote in her post.
Close had been counting the days till the election on social media, and had also posted Halloween shots of her on Sunday dressed up in an orange Trump wig, guzzling a 2-liter bottle of Diet Coke and using McDonald's trash as props.
John Legend says rappers supporting Trump are 'in the Sunken Place'
Singer Legend, joined at different points by wife Chrissy Teigen and rapper Common, took the stage Monday night at a Biden-Harris rally led by Sen. Kamala Harris.
The singer and "The Voice" coach performed "Wake Up Everybody," "Slow Cooker" and "Glory" with Common and criticized Trump's plan for Black Americans as "fool's gold." At one point, he seemingly acknowledging rappers Ice Cube and Lil Wayne, both of whom recently expressed support for President Donald Trump.
"Some of your former favorite rappers have been taken in by these lies. I think they even founded a new supergroup, it's called the Sunken Place," Legend said, referencing a plot point from Jordan Peele's 2017 horror film "Get Out."
Lady Gaga remixes 'You and I' for Biden
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania, singer Lady Gaga performed at a drive-in rally for Biden at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, where she encouraged those who hadn't voted yet to make a plan for Election Day and mentioned she used to be engaged to "a man from Lancaster, Pennsylvania," referencing her ex-fiancé, actor Taylor Kinney.
Gaga sang "Shallow" from "A Star is Born" and at one point, changed the lyrics to her 2011 song "You and I" to reference the Democratic candidate.
"Something about my cool Pennsylvania guy," Gaga sang. "There's something about Joe, you and I."
'Hamilton' alum Leslie Odom Jr. reminds voters they may have to 'Wait For It'
Leslie Odom Jr. channeled his former "Hamilton" character, Aaron Burr, for a calming election PSA to remind voters that election results might not be as immediate as they have been in years past, but that isn't cause for panic.
"Every American who voted deserves to have their voice heard," he said in a Twitter video atop audio of himself singing "Wait For It" from the hit musical.
"In this historic election, millions of you have mailed in your ballots or dropped them off, and all of us deserve to be counted. It may take time, but your vote is worth waiting for. And I'm willing to wait for it."
It’s gonna take awhile to get all our votes counted. I’m willing to wait...
pic.twitter.com/WVRFJN2gev — Leslie Odom, Jr. (@leslieodomjr) November 2, 2020
Lil Pump thanks Trump at final rally
Introduced by Trump as "Little Pimp," rapper Lil Pump spoke at the president's final campaign rally Monday night in Grand Rapids, Michigan after endorsing him last week.
Trump later corrected himself: "There he is. How's it going? Do you want to come up and say something? Little Pump. Does everyone know who he is? Do you know how big he is?"
The SoundCloud rapper, best known for his 2017 hit "Gucci Gang," took the microphone for about a minute to tell Trump he appreciates "everything you've done for our country: You brought the troops home and you're doing the right thing," and encouraged those in attendance not to vote for Biden.
2020 election: Lady Gaga, Michael B. Jordan, more celebs creatively promote voter registration
Bradley Cooper encourages Pa. hometown to vote
Gaga's "A Star is Born" co-star appeared in a PSA for Now This highlighting the importance of Pennsylvania voters delivering ballots early and in person on Election Day to ensure they would be counted.
"There is a strong chance that that ballot, if it's delivered after 8 p.m., will not be counted on the third," said Cooper, a native of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. "There's so much riding on this election. Human decency is riding on this election."
Tracy Chapman makes rare TV appearance to encourage voting
The notoriously private singer Chapman made her first television appearance in five years Monday night on "Late Night with Seth Meyers," performing her song "Talkin' 'Bout a Revolution."
"Go vote," she ended the song, exiting the camera frame as the word "VOTE" appeared behind where she stood.
Ted Nugent performs anthem for Trump
Rocker Nugent, who has long been a staple celebrity for Trump events, performed the national anthem ahead of Trump's final rally Tuesday in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
"Great job, thank you very much for everything," Trump later said, addressing Nugent. "We appreciate it. I love your sound. I love your music."
Khloe Kardashian joins 'Ellen' phone banking
In a Tuesday appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," reality star Kardashian helped get out the vote by joining show favorite 10-year-old presidential expert Macey Hensley to make calls encouraging Americans to head to the polls if they hadn't already.
"You guys are the change and the voice that we need," she told a voter from Houston.
Cardi B is waking up early to vote in-person
Rapper Cardi B reminded her Instagram followers Monday that Tuesday is their last chance to make their voices heard.
"If you know me you know I hate waking up early, but I'm going to wake up extremely early so I won't get caught in them lines," she said, but encouraged those who do meet long lines to stay patient, charge their phones and bring snacks."
She added: "Your little one vote... can make a change. You don't got to be famous... you just got to be you with your one vote."
James Woods advises followers to 'leave your MAGA hat at home'
Actor Woods, who has been vocal in his support for Trump, advised his Twitter followers not to wear "any political memorabilia to the polls tomorrow" – wearing apparel that expresses support for a candidate is prohibited at polling places in many states.
"Leave your MAGA hat at home," he tweeted.
Jessica Alba meets voters in Arizona
The "Fantastic Four" actress and founder of the Honest Company met with Biden supporters at voting locations in Phoenix, at times joined by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Rep. Ruben Gallego.
For those who couldn't meet her in person, she also encouraged Arizona voters on her Instagram account, which has nearly 19 million followers.
"Out here in Arizona!" Alba said in a video posted to her Instagram Story while friends held up Biden/Harris signs behind her in a car. "Get your vote on!"
"I am a Latina, I am an entrepreneur, and I just want you guys to know this world can be different; it can be better," she added in a video for nonprofit Chicanos por la Causa. "Equality, opportunity, dignity — we deserve it. Our people deserve it."
"Get your butt out there; go vote," she said.
Katy Perry wins for wackiest election costume
In a total Katy Perry move, the pop singer dressed up as a giant "I Voted" sticker while standing on the side of a road, encouraging drivers to honk to "#honkifyoualreadyvoted." She shared video of the experience on her Instagram page along with a portion of her song "Not The End of The World."
"It's not the end of the world / No, not the end of the world / Throw on your fancy attire, fears in the fire / Don't lose hope," she sang.
Contributing: KiMi Robinson, Arizona Republic


usatoday--2020-11-03--Opinion: Once a pariah, ex-Astros manager A.J. Hinch has returned to baseball with Alex Cora perhaps

So , let me get this straight , we are supposed to be outraged that the Chicago White Sox named Tony La Russa , 76 , to be their manager , but not when the Detroit Tigers hired A.J .
Hinch ?
We are supposed to still be incensed at the Houston Astros , and wish them the worst , but can ’ t wait to celebrate if the Boston Red Sox hire Alex Cora , to become their next manager ?
Trevor Plouffe , the former major-league infielder and now an analyst on the Jomboy Media network , put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked Sunday : “ I ’ m sitting around thinking about how dumb it is that Brad Hand ( All Star in each 2017 , 18 , 19 ) is unemployed but Hinch ( suspended for the worst scandal in baseball history ) is freshly employed.
’ ’ Yep , he got a whole lot of folks thinking .
When Hinch was suspended and fired as manager of the Astros in January , and Cora resigned as manager from the Red Sox and was later also suspended by MLB , everyone wondered whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the game again , particularly as managers .
The sign-stealing crime was considered so heinous that the entire Astros organization was ostracized .
The New York Mets fired manager , Carlos Beltran , just two months after hiring him , for his role as an Astros ’ player in the cheating scandal .
An entire country was outraged , with books and documentaries scheduled to be released in 2021 on the scandal that rocked the baseball world .
Well , here we are , with Cora 's and Hinch ’ s suspensions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rolling out the red carpet for their return .
Just look at the White Sox .
Their fanbase is livid that they had the audacity of hiring a 76-year-old manager who ’ s in the Hall of Fame , winning the third-most games in history , instead of hiring a manager who cheated his way to a World Series title .
“ Wrong is wrong , '' Hinch said Friday .
`` And it was very wrong .
It was on my watch .
And I 'll never forget it.
’ ’ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of course , from calling Hinch just 30 minutes after the final out of the World Series when his suspension was lifted , putting him on a flight the next morning and hiring him before he left town .
Yep , they got the man they wanted all along .
It didn ’ t prevent the Red Sox from contacting Cora , too , telling him they want to interview him for the job , where , of course , he is the ownership and fanbase ’ s overwhelming choice .
Where is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Cora violated the morals and ethics of baseball ?
The White Sox never considered Cora .
They never interviewed Hinch .
But instead of being praised for taking a stand , they were mocked for it .
You don ’ t think there was a fear of the salacious details that could emerge from the upcoming books and documentaries on the cheating scandal ?
Or how the White Sox would be received by opposing fans on the road for having a manager at the forefront of the scandal ?
Or to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a long playoff run ?
Just ask Dusty Baker , manager of the Astros this season .
He wasn ’ t even in the game at the time of the Astros ’ scandal , but still had to bear the brunt of the attacks along with his players .
Hinch knows that his new team , the Tigers , will receive ridicule this upcoming season , or perhaps even longer , simply because of his transgressions .
“ That 's part of my story and my career , ’ ’ Hinch said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ story .
It 's not a part of the players that I 'm going to be managing .
I 'm sorry that they 're going to have to deal with it .
“ We 're going to have to talk about it.
’ ’ “ We have high expectations for how we 're going to perform on the field , in terms of wins and losses , ’ ’ said Chris Ilitch , Tigers chairman and CEO , “ but also how we conduct ourselves .
And I believe , to my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to conduct himself in the appropriate manner beyond appropriate manner in all regards.
’ ’ The Red Sox may soon be borrowing the same statement for themselves , just changing the name .
Cora could be on his way .
And all of that public outcry , how these two men disgraced the game of baseball , suddenly has vanished .

Opinion: Once a pariah, ex-Astros manager A.J. Hinch has returned to baseball with Alex Cora perhaps on the way
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So, let me get this straight, we are supposed to be outraged that the Chicago White Sox named Tony La Russa, 76, to be their manager, but not when the Detroit Tigers hired A.J. Hinch?
We are supposed to still be incensed at the Houston Astros, and wish them the worst, but can’t wait to celebrate if the Boston Red Sox hire Alex Cora, to become their next manager?
Trevor Plouffe, the former major-league infielder and now an analyst on the Jomboy Media network, put it best on Twitter when he simply asked Sunday:
“I’m sitting around thinking about how dumb it is that Brad Hand (All Star in each 2017, 18, 19) is unemployed but Hinch (suspended for the worst scandal in baseball history) is freshly employed.’’
Yep, he got a whole lot of folks thinking.
When Hinch was suspended and fired as manager of the Astros in January, and Cora resigned as manager from the Red Sox and was later also suspended by MLB, everyone wondered whether they’d ever be welcomed back in the game again, particularly as managers.
The sign-stealing crime was considered so heinous that the entire Astros organization was ostracized.
The New York Mets fired manager, Carlos Beltran, just two months after hiring him, for his role as an Astros’ player in the cheating scandal.
An entire country was outraged, with books and documentaries scheduled to be released in 2021 on the scandal that rocked the baseball world.
Well, here we are, with Cora's and Hinch’s suspensions lasting only three months, baseball is rolling out the red carpet for their return.
Just look at the White Sox. Their fanbase is livid that they had the audacity of hiring a 76-year-old manager who’s in the Hall of Fame, winning the third-most games in history, instead of hiring a manager who cheated his way to a World Series title.
“Wrong is wrong," Hinch said Friday. "And it was very wrong. It was on my watch. And I'll never forget it.’’
It didn’t stop the Tigers, of course, from calling Hinch just 30 minutes after the final out of the World Series when his suspension was lifted, putting him on a flight the next morning and hiring him before he left town.
Yep, they got the man they wanted all along.
It didn’t prevent the Red Sox from contacting Cora, too, telling him they want to interview him for the job, where, of course, he is the ownership and fanbase’s overwhelming choice.
Where is all of the outrage now that Hinch and Cora violated the morals and ethics of baseball?
The White Sox never considered Cora. They never interviewed Hinch. But instead of being praised for taking a stand, they were mocked for it.
You don’t think there was a fear of the salacious details that could emerge from the upcoming books and documentaries on the cheating scandal? Or how the White Sox would be received by opposing fans on the road for having a manager at the forefront of the scandal? Or to have people openly raise suspicions if they have a long playoff run?
WHITE SOX: Hall of Famer Tony La Russa named manager
TIGERS: A.J. Hinch, ex-Astros manager, named the new skipper
Just ask Dusty Baker, manager of the Astros this season. He wasn’t even in the game at the time of the Astros’ scandal, but still had to bear the brunt of the attacks along with his players.
Hinch knows that his new team, the Tigers, will receive ridicule this upcoming season, or perhaps even longer, simply because of his transgressions.
“That's part of my story and my career,’’ Hinch said. “It’s not the Tigers’ story. It's not a part of the players that I'm going to be managing. I'm sorry that they're going to have to deal with it.
“We're going to have to talk about it.’’
“We have high expectations for how we're going to perform on the field, in terms of wins and losses,’’ said Chris Ilitch, Tigers chairman and CEO, “but also how we conduct ourselves. And I believe, to my core, that A.J. is going to conduct himself in the appropriate manner beyond appropriate manner in all regards.’’
The Red Sox may soon be borrowing the same statement for themselves, just changing the name.
Hinch is back.
Cora could be on his way.
And all of that public outcry, how these two men disgraced the game of baseball, suddenly has vanished.
Follow Nightengale on Twitter: @Bnightengale


usatoday--2020-11-03--'You're out of danger': Jeannie Mai details her health emergency on 'DWTS,' this celeb is sent packi

Spoiler alert !
The following contains spoilers from the Nov. 2 episode of `` Dancing with the Stars , '' including the identity of the eliminated celebrity .
Monday 's `` Dancing with the Stars '' had to go on without one of its contestants , following an emergency health issue .
News came earlier in the day that `` The Real '' co-host Jeannie Mai had to drop out of the competition due to her health .
`` My doctors discovered a health concern with my throat which requires immediate attention and surgery , '' a `` heartbroken '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Armstrong , said in a statement issued to USA TODAY .
Her exit left eight couples still vying for the Mirrorball Trophy , and instead of a planned double elimination , only one couple was on the chopping block .
For the first time in the competition , pairs danced two dances .
'The Real ' host Jeannie Mai ends 'Dancing With the Stars ' run due to 'health concern' 'DWTS ' recap : Cheryl Burke dials up drama with dance floor injury ; 'Cheer ' coach Monica Aldama goes home In a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room , which aired during `` DWTS , '' Mai explained she was diagnosed with a throat abscess , which caused her tonsils and throat to become incredibly infected , spreading to areas behind her neck and ears .
This required emergency surgery .
`` Everything went great , '' said a doctor on camera , assuring Mai following her operation .
`` You 're all done .
You 're out of danger , '' he added .
`` ( If ) you would have waited one more day , your throat would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dancing partner Armstrong said he was relieved Mai was in recovery .
`` I could n't have asked for a better partner this season , '' he said .
`` She 's made this journey so special . ''
`` I 'm just so thankful I even had this experience on 'Dancing with the Stars , ' '' Mai said .
`` It was hands-down one of the best journeys of my life . ''
Back in the ballroom , Banks held back tears , telling Mai she would remain `` a part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this season . ''
'Dancing With the Stars ' : Vernon Davis out , Johnny Weir saved in nail-biting end to emotional night Not Queen of the leaderboard Former `` Bachelorette '' Kaitlyn Bristowe and Artem Chigvintsev were hoping to come back from a rough week , kicking things off with a jive to `` Do n't Stop Me Now '' by Queen .
But were the judges `` having a good time '' as they watched Bristowe smile , kick and twirl ?
Derek Hough loved the content , but directed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bruno Tonioli called for more passion and intention and the pair walked away with 25/30 points .
Chrishell Stause and Gleb Savchenko had the judges feeling very hot , and just a little bothered The reality TV star from Netflix 's `` Selling Sunset '' and her partner certainly sold the sultriness of their Viennese waltz performed to Rihanna 's `` Love on the Brain . ''
The dramatics sent Hough on a will-they-won't-they roller coaster , though he suggested they work on their transitions .
Carrie Ann Inaba praised the decently scored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ graceful and elegant . ''
' I go toward risk ' : 'DWTS ' host Tyra Banks on critics , Tom Bergeron 's 'big shoes to fill' AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys opened about about his addiction and dependency on alcohol and drugs over the years before dancing a rumba to `` Way Down We Go '' by Kaleo .
McLean thought the song choice mirrored his decades-long battle with addiction .
“ I was always a very insecure person .
So I felt that I didn ’ t deserve anyone ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deserve anyone ’ s affection , '' he said .
`` Anytime I felt uncomfortable , I numbed it .
Alcohol and drugs ( were ) basically a Band-Aid , all the while not realizing that it was slowly killing me.
” McLean said he overdosed twice and told his partner Cheryl Burke , “ my kids saved my life , to be honest.
” Burke , who has spoken up about her own journey of sobriety , could see the commonalities between the two .
Tonioli liked the performance , but said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Inaba acknowledged the power of the performance , but said she was still waiting for the singer to `` bust open . ''
Following his dance , an emotional McLean dedicated his performance ( which earned 24/30 ) `` to all the addicts out there struggling because it 's hard .
But with a little courage , you can overcome .
And I love my babies . ''
'DWTS ' pro Cheryl Burke has been 'sober for two years ' after quitting cold turkey The song Nelly danced a rumba to with partner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sister who passed in 2005 after battling leukemia .
He said his older sister Jackie was a fan of the tune `` Nobody Knows '' by The Tony Rich Project .
He called her passing one of the worst days he 's experienced .
“ She would definitely have a chuckle about me dancing , ” Nelly told his partner .
“ I miss Jackie every day , ” he said in an interview .
Though the judges could feel how much emotion the `` Hot In Herre '' singer put in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ board for his execution ( 21/30 ) .
'Tiger King ' star Carole Baskin comes out as bisexual : I have 'equal feelings for women' Nev Schulman and Jenna Johnson were riding high off of earning the first perfect score last week .
They showed off long lines in a Viennese waltz to set to `` Stuck with U '' by Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber .
Tonioli praised the `` Catfish '' host for `` oozing charm and charisma '' and being `` light on your feet . ''
Inaba called the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elegant and flowy . ''
Schulman was sure to give the missing Mai a shout-out .
`` More than anything ...
I want to send a lot of love out to Jeannie because I 'm so upset she 's not here , '' he said .
Skai Jackson is ready to 'Work It' Skai Jackson and Alan Bersten were ready to throw down with a salsa set to Missy Elliott 's `` Work It . ''
It was a joy to watch the Disney Channel actress perform , as her smile flashed bright @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knocked the landings of the duo 's lifts , Hough complimented Jackson 's ability to stay grounded .
What was it worth , after they worked it ?
A score that let the pair remain competitive ( for a time ) : 25/30 .
Actress Justina Machado and Sasha Farber performed a lively samba choreographed to “ Magalenha ” by Sérgio Mendes .
Though Inaba called out a stumble in the routine , she complimented the spirit of the dance .
Hough hailed the `` One Day at a Time '' star as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ articulated her feet more .
Tonioli loved the energy the star brought to the ballroom , which resulted in a high score ( 27/30 ) .
'Dancing With the Stars ' recap : Kaitlyn Bristowe broke wild on ’ 80s night ; Jesse Metcalfe eliminated To Johnny Weir 's delight , he and partner Britt Stewart danced a foxtrot to the foxy Shawn Mendes `` Wonder . ''
The performance felt nearly flawless , and the connection between the partners could be seen .
While Hough and Tonioli commented on the length of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up for Weir 's fashion choice while praising his `` interesting , artistic choice . ''
Overall , the duo still did well ( 27/30 ) .
Following their first dances of the night , the pairs tried to rack up bonus points in the relay dance round .
First up , Inaba judged the cha-chas of Schulman , Stause and Nelly to `` Rain On Me '' by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande .
Schulman earned three out of three points , while Stause and Nelly received two points each .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's `` I Have Nothing , '' Machado picked up an extra two points and Weir got a three-point bump from Hough .
The left Tonioli to judge the final round , where McLean , Jackson and Bristowe danced a samba to Dua Lipa 's `` Levitating . ''
McLean and Bristowe strutted away with three points , while Jackson received two .
Jackson and Stause made their bottom two debut , leaving the judges to decide their fates .
Inaba and Tonioli voted to save Jackson and Bersten , which meant Stause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Though his vote was n't needed , Hough revealed he would 've chosen to save Jackson and Bersten as well .

'You're out of danger': Jeannie Mai details her health emergency on 'DWTS,' this celeb is sent packing
Show Caption Hide Caption 'Dancing with the Stars': Jeannie Mai quits for 'health concern' "The Real" co-host Jeannie Mai announced that she's leaving "Dancing with the Stars" due to a health concern that requires immediate attention. Entertain This!, USA TODAY
Spoiler alert! The following contains spoilers from the Nov. 2 episode of "Dancing with the Stars," including the identity of the eliminated celebrity.
Monday's "Dancing with the Stars" had to go on without one of its contestants, following an emergency health issue.
News came earlier in the day that "The Real" co-host Jeannie Mai had to drop out of the competition due to her health. "My doctors discovered a health concern with my throat which requires immediate attention and surgery," a "heartbroken" Mai, who was partnered with Brandon Armstrong, said in a statement issued to USA TODAY.
Her exit left eight couples still vying for the Mirrorball Trophy, and instead of a planned double elimination, only one couple was on the chopping block. For the first time in the competition, pairs danced two dances.
'The Real' host Jeannie Mai ends 'Dancing With the Stars' run due to 'health concern'
'DWTS' recap: Cheryl Burke dials up drama with dance floor injury; 'Cheer' coach Monica Aldama goes home
Mai details her health ordeal
In a video recorded Sunday night from her hospital room, which aired during "DWTS," Mai explained she was diagnosed with a throat abscess, which caused her tonsils and throat to become incredibly infected, spreading to areas behind her neck and ears. This required emergency surgery.
"Everything went great," said a doctor on camera, assuring Mai following her operation. "You're all done. You're out of danger," he added. "(If) you would have waited one more day, your throat would've closed up."
Mai's dancing partner Armstrong said he was relieved Mai was in recovery. "I couldn't have asked for a better partner this season," he said. "She's made this journey so special."
"I'm just so thankful I even had this experience on 'Dancing with the Stars,'" Mai said. "It was hands-down one of the best journeys of my life."
Back in the ballroom, Banks held back tears, telling Mai she would remain "a part of this family until the final episode of this season."
'Dancing With the Stars': Vernon Davis out, Johnny Weir saved in nail-biting end to emotional night
Not Queen of the leaderboard
Former "Bachelorette" Kaitlyn Bristowe and Artem Chigvintsev were hoping to come back from a rough week, kicking things off with a jive to "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen. But were the judges "having a good time" as they watched Bristowe smile, kick and twirl? Derek Hough loved the content, but directed the star to to be sharper. Bruno Tonioli called for more passion and intention and the pair walked away with 25/30 points.
Chrishell Stause and Gleb Savchenko had the judges feeling very hot, and just a little bothered
The reality TV star from Netflix's "Selling Sunset" and her partner certainly sold the sultriness of their Viennese waltz performed to Rihanna's "Love on the Brain." The dramatics sent Hough on a will-they-won't-they roller coaster, though he suggested they work on their transitions. Carrie Ann Inaba praised the decently scored routine (24/30) as "very graceful and elegant."
'I go toward risk': 'DWTS' host Tyra Banks on critics, Tom Bergeron's 'big shoes to fill'
AJ McLean speaks candidly about his addiction
AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys opened about about his addiction and dependency on alcohol and drugs over the years before dancing a rumba to "Way Down We Go" by Kaleo. McLean thought the song choice mirrored his decades-long battle with addiction. “I was always a very insecure person. So I felt that I didn’t deserve anyone’s love, I didn’t deserve anyone’s affection," he said. "Anytime I felt uncomfortable, I numbed it. Alcohol and drugs (were) basically a Band-Aid, all the while not realizing that it was slowly killing me.”
McLean said he overdosed twice and told his partner Cheryl Burke, “my kids saved my life, to be honest.” Burke, who has spoken up about her own journey of sobriety, could see the commonalities between the two.
Tonioli liked the performance, but said it didn't feel like rumba. Inaba acknowledged the power of the performance, but said she was still waiting for the singer to "bust open."
Following his dance, an emotional McLean dedicated his performance (which earned 24/30) "to all the addicts out there struggling because it's hard. But with a little courage, you can overcome. And I love my babies."
'DWTS' pro Cheryl Burke has been 'sober for two years' after quitting cold turkey
Nelly's meaningful performance
The song Nelly danced a rumba to with partner Daniella Karagach made him think of his sister who passed in 2005 after battling leukemia. He said his older sister Jackie was a fan of the tune "Nobody Knows" by The Tony Rich Project.
He called her passing one of the worst days he's experienced. “She would definitely have a chuckle about me dancing,” Nelly told his partner.
“I miss Jackie every day,” he said in an interview.
Though the judges could feel how much emotion the "Hot In Herre" singer put in the dance, he received sevens across the board for his execution (21/30).
'Tiger King' star Carole Baskin comes out as bisexual: I have 'equal feelings for women'
Nev Schulman's dreamy Viennese waltz
Nev Schulman and Jenna Johnson were riding high off of earning the first perfect score last week. They showed off long lines in a Viennese waltz to set to "Stuck with U" by Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber. Tonioli praised the "Catfish" host for "oozing charm and charisma" and being "light on your feet." Inaba called the nearly perfect performance (27/30) "elegant and flowy."
Schulman was sure to give the missing Mai a shout-out. "More than anything...I want to send a lot of love out to Jeannie because I'm so upset she's not here," he said.
Skai Jackson is ready to 'Work It'
Skai Jackson and Alan Bersten were ready to throw down with a salsa set to Missy Elliott's "Work It." It was a joy to watch the Disney Channel actress perform, as her smile flashed bright like a disco ball. While Inaba knocked the landings of the duo's lifts, Hough complimented Jackson's ability to stay grounded. What was it worth, after they worked it? A score that let the pair remain competitive (for a time): 25/30.
Justina Machado's sensational samba
Actress Justina Machado and Sasha Farber performed a lively samba choreographed to “Magalenha” by Sérgio Mendes. Though Inaba called out a stumble in the routine, she complimented the spirit of the dance. Hough hailed the "One Day at a Time" star as "awesome" but wished she'd articulated her feet more. Tonioli loved the energy the star brought to the ballroom, which resulted in a high score (27/30).
'Dancing With the Stars' recap: Kaitlyn Bristowe broke wild on ’80s night; Jesse Metcalfe eliminated
Johnny Weir's foxtrot causes little paws
To Johnny Weir's delight, he and partner Britt Stewart danced a foxtrot to the foxy Shawn Mendes "Wonder." The performance felt nearly flawless, and the connection between the partners could be seen. While Hough and Tonioli commented on the length of Weir's cropped pant, Inaba took up for Weir's fashion choice while praising his "interesting, artistic choice." Overall, the duo still did well (27/30).
Relay redemption
Following their first dances of the night, the pairs tried to rack up bonus points in the relay dance round. First up, Inaba judged the cha-chas of Schulman, Stause and Nelly to "Rain On Me" by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande. Schulman earned three out of three points, while Stause and Nelly received two points each.
After dancing a Viennese waltz to Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing," Machado picked up an extra two points and Weir got a three-point bump from Hough.
The left Tonioli to judge the final round, where McLean, Jackson and Bristowe danced a samba to Dua Lipa's "Levitating." McLean and Bristowe strutted away with three points, while Jackson received two.
Closing time
Jackson and Stause made their bottom two debut, leaving the judges to decide their fates. Inaba and Tonioli voted to save Jackson and Bersten, which meant Stause and her partner, Savchenko were eliminated. Though his vote wasn't needed, Hough revealed he would've chosen to save Jackson and Bersten as well.
'DWTS' Disney Night: Carole Baskin scratched after mauling 'Lion King' samba