Top of ticket candidates obviously matter, but voting in primaries, down ballot and local elections can have significant impacts. I know it’s trite, but the only answer is vote in every election you can. Voting for better candidates in smaller races can and will eventually work it’s way up to the top of ticket races.
A recent example would be both the democratic primaries in 2016 and 2020. While yes the more progressive candidates lost, their strong showings did help push the national party further left. Bernie’s message in 2016 has endured and grown in popularity nationally in the last decade.
When it comes to state and local elections, there are constant stories about right wing zealots (Mom’s for Liberty and the like) using school board and local elections to expand their power and influence.
I know it’s unpleasant, but you need to vote. If your state allows mail in voting, sign up for it. You can get your ballot, research the candidates and make more informed choices. Personally I’ll spend about an hour with the ballot researching the down ballot races and judges and the like.
And if you’re particularly motivated, volunteer for candidates. Your time can be an invaluable resource if you want to support better policies and candidates.
Sorry if this got a bit long winded, but apathy and non-participation is effectively a vote for the status quo. Political change can be slow and uneven but can only be gained with persistent effort.
A union that’s organizing Waffle Houseworkers filed a petition with the Labor Department on Monday, asking federal officials to investigate the iconic chain’s policy of deducting mandatory meal costs from workers’ paychecks....
Honestly, Inquisition is the low point in the series to me. If it can’t clear that bar then Bioware may be toast. I’ve replayed Origins countless times and it’s truly a great game. DA2 isn’t a perfect game, and certainly shows signs of EA’s influence degrading the product, but I have replayed of numerous and still find it a fun experience.
Inquisition, I think I’ve only completed it twice, at most. But replays always seem to stall out for me. I don’t find the characters as engaging and the “open world” elements feel like something to be overcome rather than something I want to dive into and explore.
Honestly, I’d rather they go smaller and focus on well designed areas/missions/quests with fun and engaging characters. I don’t need a huge map from a Bioware title. I just want a good story, with interesting characters and difficult narrative choices.
Under legal pressure to address Wisconsin’s “Swiss cheese” and oddly shaped districts, the Legislature approved redrawn maps that promise to create a new dynamic in a state known for its pivotal role in national politics....
Honestly, seeking compactness/shortest lines can create gerrymandered districts too. It can result neighborhoods or population centers being split into multiple districts and having their power diluted.
Drawing convenient/straight boarders can have lasting negative impacts. Just ask the British.
The solution is… Complicated. David Wasserman did a great piece on this many years ago for 538. It’s worth a read
It could be kind of lame to poke fun at a site that I don’t use (anymore), but I find this funny enough to share: Goodreads has started changing and updating their site last year, but apparently they’ve broken a ton of things in the process, and now they’ve published an announcement with the list of 12 bugs they’re...
Thanks for this. I’ve been looking for something to replace Goodreads with for a while now. Just checked out StoryGraph and it looks really good and was easy to port over my lists from GR. Liking the experience so far.
The 3 that come to mind for me are Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The Princess Bride. All three are poking fun at their respective genres but also are great examples of the genre. I’m curious if Lemmy has other such examples.
I love Mel Brooks movies, but I think they’re just straight spoofs. For example Blazing Saddles while great and did such a great job skewering Westerns that it has been argued it killed the genre, it just isn’t a Western in it’s own right.
[SOLVED] One Week by Barenaked Ladies (lemmy.ca)
Radioactive - Imagine Dragons (lemmy.world)
Magical Mystery Tour - The Beatles (lemmy.ca)
More Than A Woman by The Bee Gees (lemmy.ca)
Awaken by Dethklok (lemmy.world)
Summer Lovin by John Travolta and Olivia Newton John (lemmy.ca)
Cruel Summer by Taylor Swift (lemmy.ca)
Dads naming boats might be my new favourite thing (slrpnk.net)
cross-posted from: slrpnk.net/post/8430628...
Weak and Powerless by A Perfect Circle (lemmy.ml)
Waiting for Superman (lemmy.world)
Waffle House Is Taking Heat For An 'Especially Alarming' Paycheck Policy (www.huffpost.com)
A union that’s organizing Waffle Houseworkers filed a petition with the Labor Department on Monday, asking federal officials to investigate the iconic chain’s policy of deducting mandatory meal costs from workers’ paychecks....
And I'll vote for him again (lemmy.ml)
Raffi - Bananaphone (www.youtube.com)
Memorable bananas.
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is expected to release "later this year", says industry insider (www.eurogamer.net)
Wisconsin Picks New Legislative Maps That Would End Years of GOP Gerrymandering (www.propublica.org)
Under legal pressure to address Wisconsin’s “Swiss cheese” and oddly shaped districts, the Legislature approved redrawn maps that promise to create a new dynamic in a state known for its pivotal role in national politics....
What the hell, Minnesota? (startrek.website)
Block whole instance?
Is there a way currently in boost to block all community from a instance instead of going community by community?
Gilgo Beach killings suspect wants his hundreds of seized guns back so he can sell them | CNN (www.cnn.com)
12 reasons to stop using Goodreads - selected by Goodreads staff (help.goodreads.com)
It could be kind of lame to poke fun at a site that I don’t use (anymore), but I find this funny enough to share: Goodreads has started changing and updating their site last year, but apparently they’ve broken a ton of things in the process, and now they’ve published an announcement with the list of 12 bugs they’re...
What movies, books or tv shows are meant to spoof/parody a particular genre while actually being a great example of the genre?
The 3 that come to mind for me are Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The Princess Bride. All three are poking fun at their respective genres but also are great examples of the genre. I’m curious if Lemmy has other such examples.