#Trump, seeking executive #power over #elections, is urged to declare “emergency”
“Activists” who say they are in coordination with the White House are circulating a draft #ExecutiveOrder that would exert extraordinary presidential #power over #voting.
#law #ElectionLaw #Constitution #Federalism #states #VotingRights #ElectionInterference #democracy #coup #authoritarianism #tyranny
https://wapo.st/3N5cpEn
Alex Akselrod
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✊✨ John Lewis was just 20 years old when he began using peaceful protest to challenge segregation, a commitment to "Good Trouble" that helped reshape the #USA.
This #video follows his life from a student activist in #Nashville and a Freedom Rider to the youngest speaker at the March on #Washington and a longtime leader in the U.S. House of Representatives.
#activism #alabama #history #blackhistory #biography #civics #civilrights #education #georgia #government #law #president #racism #selma #supremecourt #tv #tennessee #voting #tksst
✊✨ John Lewis was just 20 years old when he began using peaceful protest to challenge segregation, a commitment to "Good Trouble" that helped reshape the #USA.
This #video follows his life from a student activist in #Nashville and a Freedom Rider to the youngest speaker at the March on #Washington and a longtime leader in the U.S. House of Representatives.
#activism #alabama #history #blackhistory #biography #civics #civilrights #education #georgia #government #law #president #racism #selma #supremecourt #tv #tennessee #voting #tksst
Esther Payne :bisexual_flag:
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I am both excited for and incredibly jealous of New Yorkers who showed the whole world that, yes, voting does matter and it does make a difference.
It is rare to find someone who is *this* dedicated to civic service and willing to enter politics.
Maybe that's you or someone you know?
#NYC #NYCMayor #zohran #ZohranKwame #CivicService #voting #GOTV #RunForSomething
“But rollout of the revamped SAVE database came much too quickly: Not all of the new data had been added yet, resulting in persistent mistakes. Not only were numerous voters being falsely declared noncitizens, but they were then being referred to the Department of Homeland Security for possible criminal investigations.
“In March, Trump demanded DHS give states free access to SAVE, and partner with the Department of Government Efficiency to comb through voter rolls.” (2/3)
RE: https://mstdn.ca/@alantperry/116069955698226827
Here's an idea that I was unaware of (which is quite possibly more a self-criticism than any judgment of its visibility)... but nonetheless would be an interesting way of introducing state-funding of political parties in the UK.
I've never seen this (actual) process suggested in the UK, but again that may be my own myopia.
One way to counter the influence of money in politics was in place in Canada: partial public funding of political parties. In addition to donation caps, each federal party got $2 per year for each vote cast for it in the previous general election. It encouraged voting - your preferred candidate may lose, but your vote gives the party $2 per year. And it somewhat mitigated the constant fundraising efforts of the parties.
Sadly, this policy was discontinued under Stephen Harper.
Alex Akselrod
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(Gee, I wonder why they would be making it HARDER to get a passport?)
USA Today: What is the SAVE Act? Voter ID law passes House
"...Under current laws, many Americans need to present some form of identification to register to vote. The act would require Americans to show additional documents that prove their citizenship, such as a passport or a birth certificate...voters may need to obtain additional documentation, such as a marriage license, divorce decree, or passport − which could take time and cost money. That extra effort could add barriers to reduce participation, she said, especially among people who have changed their names.."
From the story:
"...The spokesperson did not respond to questions as to why it has become an issue now and exactly how many libraries are impacted by the cease and desist order...."
(Gee, I wonder why they would be making it HARDER to get a passport?)
USA Today: What is the SAVE Act? Voter ID law passes House
"...Under current laws, many Americans need to present some form of identification to register to vote. The act would require Americans to show additional documents that prove their citizenship, such as a passport or a birth certificate...voters may need to obtain additional documentation, such as a marriage license, divorce decree, or passport − which could take time and cost money. That extra effort could add barriers to reduce participation, she said, especially among people who have changed their names.."
American politicians claim the next election is the most important of our lifetime, fueling "The-End-Is-Near-ism" and "Armageddon politics." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/02/09/world/every-election-not-an-existential-threat/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #donaldtrump #democrats #republicans #democracy #voting
The Conservative Researcher Being Linked to the FBI’s Seizure of Election Records in Georgia
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Kevin Moncla has tried repeatedly to prove that the 2020 vote in Fulton County, Georgia, was tainted by fraud. While state election overseers have rejected his claims, his work may be fueling the federal government’s ongoing investigations.
https://www.propublica.org/article/kevin-moncla-election-researcher-fulton-county-georgia?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
#News #Georgia #FBI #Election #Voting #Law #USPolitics #Vote
Beardy Star Stuff 🏴🌹🇵🇸
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Precisely why we can’t fight our way out of fascism at the ballot box. If elections were fair, we’d stand a chance. But they’re not.
This list of corruption is massive, overwhelming, and depressing. Let it be the fire that ignites you. Let it be your “red line.”
Sleeping now, counting on voting later, ain’t it.
(Hat tip: @blogdiva)
Precisely why we can’t fight our way out of fascism at the ballot box. If elections were fair, we’d stand a chance. But they’re not.
This list of corruption is massive, overwhelming, and depressing. Let it be the fire that ignites you. Let it be your “red line.”
Sleeping now, counting on voting later, ain’t it.
(Hat tip: @blogdiva)
Chip Butty
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Voting systems, representation and Labour cowardice (and it was not the membership)
But then Labour nowadays only makes a poor pretence at listening to the party membership - funding is really sought from the rich and powerful.
Voting systems, representation and Labour cowardice (and it was not the membership)
But then Labour nowadays only makes a poor pretence at listening to the party membership - funding is really sought from the rich and powerful.
I am both excited for and incredibly jealous of New Yorkers who showed the whole world that, yes, voting does matter and it does make a difference.
It is rare to find someone who is *this* dedicated to civic service and willing to enter politics.
Maybe that's you or someone you know?
#NYC #NYCMayor #zohran #ZohranKwame #CivicService #voting #GOTV #RunForSomething
Pizza To The Polls is celebrating its 10th anniversary!
"From those first long lines, we've grown into a nationwide operation supporting all kinds of civic events-dispatching food trucks far and wide to keep folks fed and fired up for democracy."
https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?u=ff4b828d01c30e7ef1de2e24b&id=f871ee24bb
Not a bad time to support the project.
Americans by Name, Punished for Believing It
https://boltsmag.org/prosecuted-for-voting-american-samoans-alaska/
#HackerNews #Americans #by #Name #Punished #for #Believing #It #Voting #Rights #AmericanSamoa #Alaska #SocialJustice