joecardillo, to random
@joecardillo@federate.social avatar

I know people have various thoughts about voting, but for me an important perspective is that it's about harm reduction...

Often, this means recognizing but there is both offense and defense involved in being engaged. The more you practice both, the more prepared you are to know what is needed, and act on it.

#Voting #Civics #UseYourVoice

ProPublica, to Idaho
@ProPublica@newsie.social avatar

What Idaho’s Primary Tells Us About America’s Culture Wars

The heavily Republican state booted 15 incumbents across the party’s ideological spectrum.

While the election led to net gains for hard-line members of the right, it also underscores how divided Idaho’s party remains.

https://www.propublica.org/article/idaho-republican-primary-election-culture-wars

bicmay, to Texas
@bicmay@med-mastodon.com avatar

"The proposal, akin to the federal Electoral College, would give voters in Loving County, population 64, more power than those in Harris County, where 4.7 million people live. King County, with 265 people, would wield a vote equivalent to Bexar, with 2 million.

Does this sound like a political party that has won every statewide election for 26 years? Or a party that has confidence in its electoral future?"

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/columnists/tomlinson/article/texas-republican-platform-elections-19484820.php

#elections #elections2024 #texas #CivicEngagement #voting

TexasObserver, to Texas
@TexasObserver@texasobserver.social avatar

The Republican Party's destruction of anti-voucher incumbents is complete. But they fell short of winning their ”prized pelt” in the run-off election, reports Senior Writer Justin Miller: https://www.texasobserver.org/phelan-abbott-house-republican-runoffs/

#TXlege #Texas #elections #voting #Republicans #democracy #USpol #politics #news

Aleenaa, to news
@Aleenaa@india.goonj.xyz avatar

Why do women still face criticism and trolling over the way they dress, walk and look. People give their unwanted opinion upon their life decisions. When will they let women live on their own terms without being constantly judged?

The famous Indian actress, Deepika Padukone recently became the target of intense online trolling after revealing her baby bump when she came to cast her vote in Mumbai.

https://www.shethepeople.tv/film-theatre/deepika-padukone-trolled-over-baby-bump-alia-bhatt-supports-4597994

#news #journalism #feminism #trolling #technology #voting #election #actress @mastodonindians

julesbl, to uk
@julesbl@mastodon.me.uk avatar

Join me in voting tactically to , and together we’ll make sure our votes are actually earned next time. Smart voters have political power. https://StopTheTories.vote?source=mastodon&

Aleenaa, to news
@Aleenaa@india.goonj.xyz avatar

Sometimes people take politics too personally, eventually resorting to violence but the question is whether violence is justified during the time of elections?

Nearly half of voters across a group of swing-states said they expect violence around the upcoming presidential election, according to a new poll.

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4679237-poll-swing-state-voters-election-violence/?utm_source=press.coop

@mastodonindians

ProPublica, to Michigan
@ProPublica@newsie.social avatar

Scenes From a #MAGA Meltdown: Inside the “America First” Movement’s War Over Democracy

Across the country, the #Republican Party’s rank-and-file have turned on the #GOP establishment.

In #Michigan, this schism broke the party — and maybe #democracy itself.

#News #Elections #Voting #Midwest #Politics #Government

https://www.propublica.org/article/michigan-republicans-maga-meltdown-democracy-elections?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

davidtoddmccarty, to random
@davidtoddmccarty@me.dm avatar

The minimum voting age nationwide should be whatever the lowest age you can marry in any state in the US is.

professorhank, to college
@professorhank@sfba.social avatar

If you ever doubt something is important look at if someone is trying to take it away and who they are.

Aleenaa, to news
@Aleenaa@india.goonj.xyz avatar

Delhi is facing severe heatwave during the voting day, which is impacting the health of the people. It is becoming a concerning issues now!

Our warnings show that temperatures are likely to be high in heat wave category but voting is important and as far as we understand, measures are being taken to prevent emergencies,” said a weather official.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/severe-heat-wave-in-delhi-on-voting-day-say-weather-officials-101716297685831.html?utm_source=press.coop

#news #journalism #weather #environment #heatwaves #election #voting #government @mastodonindians

ahimsa_pdx, to oregon
@ahimsa_pdx@disabled.social avatar

🚨 Reminder:

Tomorrow is election day for Oregonians. Ballots must be taken to a drop box or postmarked by 8 PM Tuesday, May 21.

All registered voters should have received voters' pamphlets and ballots automatically (I love our vote by mail system ❤️) but here's your reminder in case you stashed them somewhere and forgot.

Local elections can have a big impact!

I spent the morning doing my research and voting at home 😁

NewsDesk, (edited ) to random
@NewsDesk@flipboard.social avatar

U.S. President Joe Biden and former U.S. President and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump have agreed to debate in two televised broadcasts. These events are usually organized by the Commission on Presidential Debates, but the Biden and Trump teams directly negotiated the terms of the showdowns. The Biden campaign says the Commission “is out of step with changes in the structure of our elections and the interests of voters.” But there’s some strategic thinking involved in the move, too. Yahoo! News has more about the changes and why they’re important.

https://flip.it/wz4AGY

#Trump #Biden #Debate #President #Election #Voting #USPolitics #Politics

ProPublica, to Georgia
@ProPublica@newsie.social avatar

#Georgia Promised to Fix How #Voter Challenges Are Handled.
A New Law Could Make the Problem Worse.

SB 189, which goes into effect in July, will give Georgia residents more time to contest the eligibility of fellow citizens’ inclusion on voter rolls.

The #law will make it easier to use questionable evidence in those challenges.

#News #Elections #Voting #Election2024 #Government

https://www.propublica.org/article/georgia-law-could-lead-to-more-voter-suppression

Bluegitana, to random
@Bluegitana@mstdn.party avatar

THIS 👇🏽

🤬🤬🤬🤬

Tell me again how NOT #Voting in this #Election helps anybody !

RaysofRed, to random
@RaysofRed@discordian.social avatar

Because it’s important, here’s various resources for US voters. Promote the vote!

National Council of Jewish Women:
https://www.ncjw.org/vote2024/

When we all vote:
https://whenweallvote.org/

Vote 411:
https://www.vote411.org/2024-presidential-voter-guide

League of Women Voters:
https://www.lwv.org/

HRC election news:
https://www.hrc.org/news?topic=elections

ACLU voting rights guide:
https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/voting-rights

NAACP on protecting voting rights:
https://naacp.org/find-resources/know-your-rights/democracy-voting

ADA: https://www.ada.gov/topics/voting/

#voting #elections #vote #democrasy #uspol

ahimsa_pdx, (edited ) to oregon
@ahimsa_pdx@disabled.social avatar

Edit - I fixed the date! Sorry for the error!

Reminder for Oregonians: Primary is Tuesday, May 21!

Registered voters should have already gotten a voter's pamphlet and ballot, but in case it got lost in the mail here's a reminder 😁

Here's the OPB ballot guide for 2024:

https://www.opb.org/election-2024/

davidaugust, to politics
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ThatPrilla, to random
@ThatPrilla@theatl.social avatar

I feel like I'm probably talking to a crowd that mostly knows this, but if you are planning on skipping the primary election in Georgia because "it's already decided", you should still go vote because the Non Partisan general election is happening at the same time.

These races will not be part of the November General election. This is your only chance to vote on these this cycle.

While many of these Judicial races are simply unopposed incumbents, there are two with challengers.

1 State Supreme Court Seat, 1 State Court of Appeals seat.

Democrat John Barrow is running against appointed Republican incumbent Andrew Pinson for a seat on the state supreme court.

Athens politics nerd has a great write up on Pinson and Barrow. https://athenspoliticsnerd.com/voter-info/candidates/andrew-pinson-v-john-barrow-for-ga-supreme-court/#Andrew-Pinson

Democrat Tabitha Ponder is running against Republican Jeff Davis for an open seat on the state court of appeals.

https://athenspoliticsnerd.com/voter-info/candidates/jeff-davis-v-tabitha-ponder-for-ga-appeals-court/#Tabitha-Ponder

These Judaical races matter.

#gapolitics #gapol #voting

SteveThompson, to politics
@SteveThompson@mastodon.social avatar

Have said it over and over, time after time: politics is the bane of Christianity. Politics is not a feature of heaven. The wolf in sheep's clothing today is a politician in a pastor's suit.

Wait.

https://x.com/RachelBitecofer/status/1782880462119289230

mattotcha, to Wisconsin
@mattotcha@mastodon.social avatar
NewsDesk, to random
@NewsDesk@flipboard.social avatar

The Trump campaign’s managers sent a letter asking Republican candidates that use Trump’s name and image in their fundraising ads to give a 5% cut to the Republican nominee’s presidential committee. The letter comes as the former president seeks to close a fundraising gap with President Biden, but campaign officials insist the move is not meant to raise money but to discourage scammers from using his brand and diluting its fundraising reach. Read more from Politico.

https://flip.it/EdQGNs

barbarakb, to Michigan
@barbarakb@mastodon.social avatar

Dear voters 🗳️

Absentee ballot in my mail box today for special May 7 .

In my county and precinct, it’s for a school levy that are often voted on in spring “special elections.”

Go find out if there’s in your county and precinct here: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections

KatM, to random
@KatM@mastodon.social avatar

Want to see how someone in the US is likely to vote based on their demographics? Check this out: economist.com/us-voter

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