Politics

Notice: I have to give up on my "Topics" I'm only 1 person and simply can't do it all. I apologize but will leave them up. They are in a terrible state, but I am hoping my concentrating my time on the "Weeks" I can be a little saner. I'm disappointed but I have to walk away from it as I'm doing a crap job on everything.
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Black, Republican Virginia delegate says Black Caucus rejected him

Redistricting

Wild Redistricting To Give Democrats More House Seats: ‘Brazen Attempt’ At ‘Rigging’ Election To Keep Pelosi Speaker

Facism↕

Susan Sarandon says NYPD funeral example of 'facism'

What Is Fascism?

"In many ways, fascist regimes are revolutionary because they advocate the overthrow of existing systems of government and the persecution of political enemies."

"And although fascist leaders typically claim to support the everyman, in reality their regimes often align with powerful business interests."

"How do fascists come to power?"

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transformations from constitutional governments to fascist regimes did not take place overnight"

"gaining a foothold in government through initially democratic methods, consolidating power, and ultimately dismantling democratic institutions and securing a dictatorship for its leader"

Convention of the States

An Article V Convention Becomes More Likely As Convention of States Action Hits the Halfway Mark

Two more states call for convention of states to amend Constitution, as movement gains steam

Nebraska Becomes 17th State Calling for Convention to Amend U.S. Constitution

Accountability

The Bill That Congress Might Be Embarrassed Enough to Pass

Bloodbath Incoming?

Poll shows Hillary beating Biden in Florida primary, and president would lose to Trump or DeSantis

DCCC expands list of vulnerable House Democrats

House Democrats exit list grows to 29 as longtime Rep. Jim Cooper of Tennessee announces retirement

Politicians

Could the coming 'red wave' election become a 'red tsunami'?

Democrats have another crime problem: several officeholders face felony corruption or sex charges

"A flurry of Democratic (and several Republican) lawmakers have suddenly resigned and/or been indicted over the last six months in connection with a wide range of charges, including embezzlement, campaign finance violations, perjury, defrauding CARES Act relief programs, and child sexual assault."

Filibuster

FLASHBACK: In 2005 Chuck Schumer Said Eliminating Filibuster Would Be 'Doomsday For Democracy'

Schumer: Senate to vote on filibuster change on voting bill

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White House Erects Mysterious New Concrete Wall Without Explanation.

2021

...Politics?

First-of-its-kind meeting draws more than 100 corporate leaders to discuss state voting laws

In addition to Sonnenfeld, the meeting was organized by Lynn Forester de Rothschild, the founding partner of Inclusive Capitalism LLC, and Leadership Now, a group of Harvard University alums and corporate leaders focused on sustaining democracy.

Walmart, Foot Locker donate $300 MILLION to racial justice, get looted during racial justice riot

With Georgia Voting Law, the Business of Business Becomes Politics

Fighting State Laws?

First-of-its-kind meeting draws more than 100 corporate leaders to discuss state voting laws

In addition to Sonnenfeld, the meeting was organized by Lynn Forester de Rothschild, the founding partner of Inclusive Capitalism LLC, and Leadership Now, a group of Harvard University alums and corporate leaders focused on sustaining democracy.

With Georgia Voting Law, the Business of Business Becomes Politics

MLB says it's pulling 2021 All-Star game out of Georgia over voting law

Ga. rep slams MLB as 'absolutely pathetic' after it announces departure from Atlanta over voting law