venusaur

Google and Harvard unveil most detailed ever map of human brain (www.cnn.com)

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker bashes Pride Month, tells women to stay in the kitchen (touchdownwire.usatoday.com)

Seems like someone deleted this after it got posted, so let’s call out this piece of shit. Apologies if repost....

Biden administration is sending $1 billion more in weapons, ammo to Israel, congressional aides say (apnews.com)

The Biden administration has told key lawmakers it is sending a new package of more than $1 billion in arms and ammunition to Israel, three congressional aides said Tuesday....

If you care about US democracy, tell your congressperson to support the Fair Representation Act! (p2a.co)

The Fair Representation Act has been re-introduced in Congress. This bold solution can stop gerrymandering and make Congress work for every American....

venusaur, 2 days ago

Fair question.

The Times, Places and Manner of holdingElections for Senators and Representatives shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or altersuch Regulations, except as to the places of chusing Senators.

This clause authorizes Congress to pass legislation regulating congressional elections.Congress and the states possess a shared power to regulate elections, but states may legislate only on issues where Congress has not spoken.

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venusaur, 2 days ago

Fair question.

The Times, Places and Manner of holdingElections for Senators and Representatives shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or altersuch Regulations, except as to the places of chusing Senators.

This clause authorizes Congress to pass legislation regulating congressional elections.Congress and the states possess a shared power to regulate elections, but states may legislate only on issues where Congress has not spoken.

…app.box.com/…/ljb4gk74nf19dcas59025mnbo4hd59br

venusaur, 2 days ago

I agree but I don’t think it’s sexy or emotional enough to get people in the streets. It definitely should appeal to BLM and pro-Palestinian crowd, but it’s not gonna get people fired up like “stop killing people” will.

I’m going to start canvassing for it locally and see where it goes from there. I think given the two candidates we’re stuck with for the upcoming election we’re ripe for a change like this.

venusaur, 3 days ago (edited 3 days ago)

Guess I should have read the room. This community probably loves the current voting system and exploiting fear politics. Enjoy it while it lasts.

venusaur, 3 days ago

Please also tell your senator to support the Voter Choice Act to help fund the transition to RCV.

p2a.co/9OZd4JL

venusaur, 3 days ago

That’s awesome! You can also tell your Senator to support the Voter Choice Act which will help fund the transition to RCV:

p2a.co/9OZd4JL

venusaur, 2 days ago

Thank you!

venusaur, 2 days ago

The Times, Places and Manner of holdingElections for Senators and Representatives shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or altersuch Regulations, except as to the places of chusing Senators.

This clause authorizes Congress to pass legislation regulating congressional elections.Congress and the states possess a shared power to regulate elections, but states may legislate only on issues where Congress has not spoken.

…app.box.com/…/ljb4gk74nf19dcas59025mnbo4hd59br

venusaur, 3 days ago (edited 3 days ago)

That’s a good idea. Is there a group or legislation pushing for that?

Supporting FRA doesn’t stop you from also reforming the number of seats in the house. Please send an email to your representative.

We should also limit the terms of the Supreme Court justices.

venusaur, 3 days ago

Please also tell your senator to support the Voter Choice Act to help fund the transition to RCV.

p2a.co/9OZd4JL

venusaur, 3 days ago

Please also tell your senator to support the Voter Choice Act to help fund the transition to RCV.

p2a.co/9OZd4JL

Germany may introduce conscription for all 18-year-olds (www.telegraph.co.uk)

When will we know house of reps candidates for Nov election? Anybody have a list of those who oppose sending aid to Israel?

Since Biden has a monopoly over the democrat vote, does anybody have a list of congressional candidates who oppose sending military aid to Israel?