One idea for countering a media disinformation ecosystem that half the country can't break out of: a requirement for voting is to listen to a 1-hour pitch from each political party, near the voting site. Voting would take longer, but voters would invariably make decisions that align more with what they say they want. There should be enough overhead to make a person think. Whether we can recover enough of a democracy to pass such a change in law is the question.

#Democracy #Media #Voting #Law

A little bit of Democrat joy from @bolts as they report on Monique Worrell, the state attorney who was ousted by Ron DeSantis last year, and beat her replacement, Federalist Society member Andrew Bain, to win her job back.

https://boltsmag.org/tampa-orlando-proscutor-elections-2024/

#Florida #Voting #USElection #MoniqueWorrell #Newstodon #NewstodonFriday #FollowFriday

IF YOURE IN LINE, STAY IN LINE

#harris #trump #election #election2024 #electionday #vote #voting #uspol #usa #politics

Is #US. #Gaza Policy Hurting #Harris With #BlackVoters?
Survey data shows that the crucial #Democratic #voting bloc rejects the #Bidenadministration’s approach to the #wars in the #MiddleEast.

https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/11/05/biden-harris-gaza-black-voters/

Well I voted

Involved an absolutely convoluted multiple station process inside of a town hall. Plenty of chatter echoes, and random applause at first time voters. Kiddo and I were both near meltdown. Had to break out the "special needs" card for them a few times because they were unable to keep still and had to run around. Folks were accommodating once they realized what a struggle it was for us three.

I'm convinced absentee ballots should be, if not made widely available without requirement, at least legally allowed for anyone neurodivergent or anyone parenting someone neurodivergent. Without question. Should be considered accomodation. Having to follow a long snaking line and act in a certain manner is not something everyone can do.

#ActuallyAutistic #AutisticParent #ParentingAutistics #Voting #IVoted

#RuwaRomman #Georgia #Muslim #MuslimAmerican #Palestine #Genocide #Israel #Voting #Harris

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_feGMQXTV2g&list=WL&index=5

If you keep saying that your vote doesn’t matter, I’ll tell you ‘bullshit!’.

Your vote matters. And ironically, if you don’t vote the winner of the election could end up being that one person you never wanted to see in the WH.

#election2024 #voteblue #vote #kamalaharris #voting #YourVoteMatters #mastodon

#voting #trump #gop #rnc #republicans #education #economy #finances #affordability #truth And el-trumpo as president had the WORST “GDP” rating since President Hoover.

Americans: Who you gonna call if you try to vote in person on Tuesday and face denial, intimidation, misinformation, illegal campaigning, other problems?

To report in English, call or text 866-OUR-VOTE. Have this number ready on your phone or a piece of paper.

The same service (different phone numbers) is available in Spanish, Arabic, and Asian languages.

Thanks to @866ourvote.

https://866ourvote.org

#USPolitics #Vote #Voting

She Supports Trump’s Anti-Immigration Policies. #Texas Incorrectly Flagged Her as a “Noncitizen” on Its #Voting Rolls.
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Mary Howard-Elley is the 10th U.S. citizen identified by ProPublica, The Texas Tribune and Votebeat whose registration was canceled after her #citizenship was questioned. Her saga shows how tough it can be for eligible #voters to get reinstated.

#News #Election2024 #Politics #GOP #Republicans #Government #Immigration

https://www.propublica.org/article/texas-noncitizen-voter-roll-removal-mary-howard-elley

Why Democracy Is Mathematically Impossible

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf7ws2DF-zk

Video about voting systems

#Democracy #Politics #Election #Voting