voting
Postmortems of voting woes, disenfranchisement, and how countries around the world elect government officials.
What we Value
Election times and political divides and "unrest" cause me (and most) of Americans severe anxiety. That's because we are all different and "feel" like something is being taken away from us or that some great harm will come to us should "the other" people "win."
By Shirley Belkabout a year ago in The Swamp
The Time Has Come For Us To Divest From Harmful Systems By Devoting The Majority Our Political Energy To Building Dual Power
I’ve plugged it before, I’ll plug it again. On my instagram account, I posted an intervention trying to give shape to some ways that voting state, local and downballot can block the worst violence of Project 2025, even as the spectacle and pageantry of the US presidential election distracts us and manufactures our consent for the violent harms of American imperialism such as the current genocide in Gaza.
By Iris Erdileabout a year ago in The Swamp
Our Presidential Votes Hold No Sway - So Why Are We Fighting?
'Tis 4.5 Months Until The Inauguration Day Take that in. We have 141 days until the new president of the United States will take the oath that will dictate their life for the next 4 years of their life. And the closer we get to that date - the more evil, cruel, mean, and toxic American citizens will become to each other.
By Hope Martinabout a year ago in The Swamp
Female Democrat or Male Republican?
I wasn't going to touch on politics for awhile, but with only two more months until election day it seems like I can't avoid it. I had been inspired briefly by the Republicans and Trump while I considered reestablishing my voting privilege (an option I have) so that I could responsibly take part in the democratic process. The me I was a decade ago would have no doubts about doing that and would think it my honor and my duty to vote. The me today is trying not to laugh at how both candidates are the most ridiculous I've ever seen.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in The Swamp
The M.O.R.E Act
The M.O.R.E Act In December 2020, the House of Representatives passed two federal bills that support our favorite girl: Mary Jane. The bill we will be talking about in this post is the M.O.R.E Act - which is the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act, and the other bill is the Medical Marijuana Research Act (MMJ Research Act).
By Hope Martinabout a year ago in The Swamp
"What Could Happen If Trump Wins 2024? Uncover the Potential Shockwaves Across America"
The political tapestry of the United States is woven with a multitude of perspectives, ideologies, and leaders. Among them, Donald Trump has been a polarizing figure, evoking intense reactions across the spectrum. His tenure in the White House left an indelible imprint on American politics, identity, and global relations. As the possibility of Trump reclaiming the presidency in the 2024 elections looms, it's essential to scrutinize the potential consequences of such an event on various facets of American life, governance, and its standing on the global stage.
By David Snamabout a year ago in The Swamp
Envisioning America
The 2024 election season reignited following Biden’s departure early this summer and Kamala Harris taking the campaigning reins. During one of her rallies, she questioned Americans: What kind of America do you want to live in? I think about our that specific question. What type of America do I want to live in? To watch future generation grow up in? What unites us as American?
By Iris Harrisabout a year ago in The Swamp
Bipartisan Power to the People: How Republicans for Harris Will Secure Our Future
I am bone-weary of weirdos and power-mongers ruining my country. A new coalition, “Republicans for Harris” launched, featuring important Republican pundits in impressive numbers, according to MSNBC. Did you ever in your life think you would see such an organization??
By Maryan Pellandabout a year ago in The Swamp
