Category: Elections
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The Debt We Owe
In April’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling, the Supreme Court gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and opened the door for partisan gerrymandering, erasing decades of progress toward meaningful representation for Black people and other people of color. The additional restrictions on Section 2 of the VRA will likely make it significantly more difficult to challenge redistricting, meaning that…
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“Unshakeable Things: Gen Z and the New Great Awakening”
Anyone, who can inspire young people to challenge existing systems and grasp a life of humane service, is credit to any profession. In these days, when we find it hard to trust ministers or politicians, how refreshing it is to have Talarico, someone who is both, rising in the Texas race for U.S. Senator.
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Throttling Citizens United
This is a big deal. The Montana Plan is a way for the state to bypass Citizens United, and their Supreme Court’s dismissal of a challenge to it is great. In the Daily Montanan, Micah Drew writes: Organizers behind the Transparent Election Initiative were cleared to begin gathering signatures last month to put I-194, or Ballot Issue…
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Joy: It’s Not a Political Liability, It’s a Superpower
Just a few short weeks ago, when the country was reeling from the sudden change of candidates at the top of the Democratic ticket, Kamala Harris received a phone call of support and endorsement from Michele and Barack Obama. She signed off by saying,“And we’re going to have some fun with this too, aren’t we?”…
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Support President Biden in November
This letter to the editor was published in the Springfield Republican in June, 2024 As we approach the November elections, I want to express my appreciation for President Joe Biden’s efforts to heal and rebuild America. His calm and wise leadership is inspiring during these extraordinary times. When COVID-19 ravaged our country, President Biden’s swift…
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Time for Democrats to Unite: Be aware and beware of 3rd Party Candidates.
(Note: This Letter was published in the Springfield Republican on Sunday, March 24, 2024.) President Biden just gave a powerful and inspiring State of the Union speech, and the campaign for the presidency is really underway. The choice will be between Biden’s fight for democracy and freedom and Trump’s dark autocratic world. Now is the…