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Post by cakewench on Oct 16, 2024 6:50:55 GMT -6
Hey fellow Broadway nerds! This made me smile this morning (it's relevant, I promise!):
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Post by Sweetjane on Oct 16, 2024 7:38:53 GMT -6
MVP is out there making things happen and voters are showing up and showing out! I thought Charlamagne tha God asked tough but fair questions. I need to listen to it I heard some clips but I want to listen He did, but immediately calling her out for being "late" was a choice. |
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Post by angelashly on Oct 16, 2024 7:57:04 GMT -6
I need to listen to it I heard some clips but I want to listen He did, but immediately calling her out for being "late" was a choice. Ugh I have thoughts on charlamagne anyway but I’ll listen |
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Post by elle on Oct 16, 2024 8:14:04 GMT -6
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Post by bigbang on Oct 16, 2024 8:50:13 GMT -6
Gah. I'm so nervous. I believe she can do it, but the neverending voter suppression and fuckery has me scared.
I'm already signed up for the morning shift to work the polls on election day. I've done them a bunch before but never for a presidential race. Considering taking the next day out too.
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Post by jaidit on Oct 16, 2024 9:42:59 GMT -6
Popping in to say I sent off my ballot yesterday. Less than 20% of eligible Americans abroad vote (it’s closer to 8% for non military). I’ve been super vocal to all my expat friends abroad this year, and have been happy to see how vocal democrats abroad have been.
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Post by MelanieCarmichael on Oct 16, 2024 10:14:13 GMT -6
Holy crap I just realized 20 days to go. 3 weeks from today!  |
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Post by mapleme on Oct 16, 2024 10:29:31 GMT -6
Hey fellow Broadway nerds! This made me smile this morning (it's relevant, I promise!): Oh wow, I love this. |
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Post by elle on Oct 16, 2024 12:02:32 GMT -6
Very much needed.
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Post by elle on Oct 16, 2024 12:06:27 GMT -6
(This is a new filing in response to Trump's legal team's motion to dismiss the case on grounds that he bears no factual or legal responsibility for Jan 6th.)
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Post by 4speedy on Oct 16, 2024 12:51:12 GMT -6
MVP is out there making things happen and voters are showing up and showing out! I thought Charlamagne tha God asked tough but fair questions. He really held her feet to the fire. I thought it was one of the toughest interviews she’s done but it got some good info out there. |
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Post by clucky on Oct 16, 2024 13:44:05 GMT -6
Woof. This ad is brutal and incredibly chilling. I want to see this ad here, there and everywhere. Of all the ads, this one can join the rotation, especially during the daytime shows and news. Terrifying and I don't think TFG's cult will follow dance pants. |
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Post by clucky on Oct 16, 2024 13:51:20 GMT -6
Popping in to say I sent off my ballot yesterday. Less than 20% of eligible Americans abroad vote (it’s closer to 8% for non military). I’ve been super vocal to all my expat friends abroad this year, and have been happy to see how vocal democrats abroad have been. Yay! Thank you for spreading the word abroad. My sister is flying back $$$ to ensure her vote is counted. She isn't messing around and her registered state is terrible with expat voting. |
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Post by clucky on Oct 16, 2024 13:52:50 GMT -6
Everything about this seems so wrong re energy requirements. All while "gobbling" up fresh water to cool it all. *I didn't read the article yet if it was addressed. Grrrrrr |
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Post by blurnette989 on Oct 16, 2024 14:22:40 GMT -6
Popping in to say I sent off my ballot yesterday. Less than 20% of eligible Americans abroad vote (it’s closer to 8% for non military). I’ve been super vocal to all my expat friends abroad this year, and have been happy to see how vocal democrats abroad have been. Yay! Thank you for spreading the word abroad. My sister is flying back $$$ to ensure her vote is counted. She isn't messing around and her registered state is terrible with expat voting. I had a good friend visiting earlier this month and he carried back our ballots to drop in the mail for us to avoid any mail delays or losses. |
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Post by thechickencoop on Oct 16, 2024 14:23:36 GMT -6
Everything about this seems so wrong re energy requirements. A lot of this truly goes over my head but I'm interested in how this is going in comparison to this piedmont reliability energy project in MD and the high power line route they're proposing to bring cleaner energy or something to the NOVA area. It's hot button here, and is supposedly to provide more energy to support data centers in the area? But someone who understands it better will have to explain because I truly am not following all of the pros, con's, etc. I just don't want the lines running through my town and neighbors 🤷♀️ |
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Post by enchanted on Oct 16, 2024 14:30:51 GMT -6
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Post by kbw on Oct 16, 2024 15:38:35 GMT -6
I just opened what I’m sure to be a can of worms on fb. NY has prop 1 on its ballot to include you can’t be discriminated against based on gender and gender expression along with pregnancy and their outcomes (it’s an amendment to an existing bill). The hope is to enshrine in the constitution protections for abortion/trans rights.
But of course the R’s have turned it into an attack on girls rights and sports. They are saying now a bio male could participate in girls sports/be in their locker rooms without any consequence. Some of us pointed out the language doesn’t say that in the bill. And I also asked why we are only concerned about girls sports. It’ll be interesting to see reactions. Someone has already said well of course they wouldn’t come right out and say girls sports are in jeopardy 🙄
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Post by pearbear on Oct 16, 2024 15:42:03 GMT -6
Voted today in Cuyahoga county Ohio!
Harris 💙
Brown 💙
Yes on Issue 1 💙
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Post by AmyG on Oct 16, 2024 15:51:35 GMT -6
Yay! Thank you for spreading the word abroad. My sister is flying back $$$ to ensure her vote is counted. She isn't messing around and her registered state is terrible with expat voting. I had a good friend visiting earlier this month and he carried back our ballots to drop in the mail for us to avoid any mail delays or losses. Some states don't allow that. Like in AZ only a family member or caregivier can do so--or they'll call it ballot harvesting. It's very annoying for those who live in super remote areas of the state with not regular mail service can't just send all their ballots with someone heading toward a bigger city to mail them. |
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Post by angelashly on Oct 16, 2024 16:16:42 GMT -6
I had a good friend visiting earlier this month and he carried back our ballots to drop in the mail for us to avoid any mail delays or losses. Some states don't allow that. Like in AZ only a family member or caregivier can do so--or they'll call it ballot harvesting. It's very annoying for those who live in super remote areas of the state with not regular mail service can't just send all their ballots with someone heading toward a bigger city to mail them. Yep this year if you are dropping off a ballot for someone else in Ohio it can only be done at the board of elections and you have to have a special form that’s filled out and verified |
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Post by cnf on Oct 16, 2024 16:37:02 GMT -6
I just opened what I’m sure to be a can of worms on fb. NY has prop 1 on its ballot to include you can’t be discriminated against based on gender and gender expression along with pregnancy and their outcomes (it’s an amendment to an existing bill). The hope is to enshrine in the constitution protections for abortion/trans rights. But of course the R’s have turned it into an attack on girls rights and sports. They are saying now a bio male could participate in girls sports/be in their locker rooms without any consequence. Some of us pointed out the language doesn’t say that in the bill. And I also asked why we are only concerned about girls sports. It’ll be interesting to see reactions. Someone has already said well of course they wouldn’t come right out and say girls sports are in jeopardy 🙄 I'm sick of the "protect girls sports" signs that have cropped up in the last few weeks. It's ridiculous. |
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Post by kbw on Oct 16, 2024 16:57:11 GMT -6
I just opened what I’m sure to be a can of worms on fb. NY has prop 1 on its ballot to include you can’t be discriminated against based on gender and gender expression along with pregnancy and their outcomes (it’s an amendment to an existing bill). The hope is to enshrine in the constitution protections for abortion/trans rights. But of course the R’s have turned it into an attack on girls rights and sports. They are saying now a bio male could participate in girls sports/be in their locker rooms without any consequence. Some of us pointed out the language doesn’t say that in the bill. And I also asked why we are only concerned about girls sports. It’ll be interesting to see reactions. Someone has already said well of course they wouldn’t come right out and say girls sports are in jeopardy 🙄 I'm sick of the "protect girls sports" signs that have cropped up in the last few weeks. It's ridiculous. Oh our county republican committee had them made and is passing them out. The same people who hosted a trump train this past weekend. |
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Post by clucky on Oct 16, 2024 17:00:22 GMT -6
I've reached the age where I am wondering why the bubbles are so small on my ballot.
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Post by cnf on Oct 16, 2024 17:02:48 GMT -6
I'm sick of the "protect girls sports" signs that have cropped up in the last few weeks. It's ridiculous. Oh our county republican committee had them made and is passing them out. The same people who hosted a trump train this past weekend. Gross |
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Post by lucilleaustero on Oct 16, 2024 18:48:15 GMT -6
I just opened what I’m sure to be a can of worms on fb. NY has prop 1 on its ballot to include you can’t be discriminated against based on gender and gender expression along with pregnancy and their outcomes (it’s an amendment to an existing bill). The hope is to enshrine in the constitution protections for abortion/trans rights. But of course the R’s have turned it into an attack on girls rights and sports. They are saying now a bio male could participate in girls sports/be in their locker rooms without any consequence. Some of us pointed out the language doesn’t say that in the bill. And I also asked why we are only concerned about girls sports. It’ll be interesting to see reactions. Someone has already said well of course they wouldn’t come right out and say girls sports are in jeopardy 🙄 My very red town has switched the focus of its ire from protesting a new gas station to Prop 1. Ooh, don't you guys get it? Prop 1 will literally unravel the fabric of the American Family. Duh. |
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Post by origami on Oct 16, 2024 18:56:23 GMT -6
I'm jealous of all of you early voting. We're all mail in so I truly can't complain but my ballot isn't here yet and I wanna do this already!
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Post by elle on Oct 16, 2024 19:07:58 GMT -6
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Post by clucky on Oct 16, 2024 20:28:05 GMT -6
Great news in Nebraska! "Nebraska Supreme Court clears the way for people with felony convictions to vote" www.npr.org/2024/10/16/nx-s1-5155077/nebraska-felon-voting-rulingThis first line ::chef's kiss" Nebraska’s highest court on Wednesday ruled against top state officials as it upheld a law providing felons with a path to register to vote after completing their sentences.
The ruling came roughly a week before the state’s voter registration deadline for this year’s general election.
Voters in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District have a competitive U.S. House race, and could deliver a key electoral vote in the presidential contest. A close U.S. Senate race and abortion measures are also on the state ballot.
For two decades, formerly incarcerated Nebraskans had to wait two years after completing every part of their felony sentence — including probation and parole — before their voting rights were restored. Earlier this year, though, a bipartisan group of state lawmakers passed Legislative Bill 20, or LB 20, which eliminated that waiting period.
But in July, before LB 20 went into effect, Nebraska Secretary of State Robert Evnen directed election officials to stop registering former felons. His order followed an opinion from the state’s attorney general, Mike Hilgers, that said LB 20 was unconstitutional because only the state’s Board of Pardons — not the legislature — could restore a felon’s voting rights. The board is currently made up of Evnen, Hilgers and Gov. Jim Pillen — all Republicans.
In their ruling, though, a majority of the state Supreme Court’s panel of judges found Evnen “was unable to establish his defense that the statutes were unconstitutional.” So, the court ordered Evnen to “remove any disqualification on registration he has imposed that is not contained within L.B. 20” and to comply with the new state law ahead of the election.
In a statement, Evnen said, “The Supreme Court has resolved this issue and we are following the requirements of the decision. With our counties across the state, we are working to ensure that those who were made eligible to register to vote under LB 20 may now do so.”
Every election cycle, millions of felons in the U.S. are unable to vote — mostly due to state disenfranchisement laws. In recent years, some states have sought to expand voting rights to felons, while some, mostly Republican-led states have tried to tighten restrictions.
One of the plaintiffs in Nebraska's case, Gregory Spung, said in a statement issued by the ACLU of Nebraska that he is “ecstatic” the court upheld the state’s law.
“For so long, I was uncertain if my voice would truly count under this law,” he said. “Today’s decision reaffirms the fundamental principle that every vote matters. It’s a victory not just for me, but for thousands of Nebraskans who can now exercise their right to vote with confidence.”
The deadline to register to vote online in Nebraska is Oct. 18 — but voters have until Oct. 25 to register by mail or in-person.
In its statement, the ACLU said Nebraskans with past felony convictions who are already registered to vote in the state “do not need to take any additional steps before voting this November unless their name or address has changed.” The group also encouraged all voters to check their registration status ahead of the election.
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