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- We believe with Trump at the helm, he will enact draconian laws that will outlaw abortion outright nationally as his political apparatus and his surrogates tout... - At the same time, even with Kamala Harris at the helm, an amendment to codify a woman's right to an abortion into our constitution could prove daunting because Democrats require a sizable majority in both the House and Senate to move forward... - Also, her suggestion to rid us of the filibuster (to a simple Senate majority vote) historically has proven difficult... - The Biden Administration proposed a vote by the legislature to appoint four new justices to the Supreme Court who may be amenable to the abortion issue. Many may see this as political, as when attempted by The FDR Administration; a move to 'stack' the court... Consider: 'A judicial 'procedural' upheaval; not a judicial 'political' upheaval.'... 'Solely the female justices of the Supreme Court alone must decide cases related to 'Women's Reproductive Health' for their fellow 'sisterhood' in the citizenry, while their male counterparts either recuse, or even abstain from such cases.'... empathyequalsjustice.com (Four Pages - Three Minute Read) Reference: Thomas Doyle - 'Top' Featured Post - #KamalaHarris

Great topic. Very important to know issues and experience and prioritize what is important and to keep USA citizens safe. Line USA defense or CORRECT foreign policy to keep USA safe and out of wars. And prevent a world war. In these precarious times. With so many contrived hot beds conflict and strife and wars occurring. And protection of constitutional rights and civil liberties. And freedom of speech and social justice. And police reform. Wrongful arrests and wrongful prosecutions and wrongful convictions. And toxic abusive or false NOT NEEDED Guardianships. They are Being used along with mercenary paid for psychologists.  to harm USA citizens and steal their money and property and or discredit them and defraud our government like SS. And SSDI. If we don’t have that we won’t have to worry about the economy. Nor reproductive issues. 

🗳️Tomorrow is Election Day! 🗳️ McPherson Strategies client Leadership Now Project has been working to inform and ready business leaders to combat threats to democracy, protect and reform elections, and support qualified candidates in critical races. Leadership Now's CEO, Daniella Ballou-Aares, recently wrote a letter to The New York Times highlighting how business leaders are taking a stand to protect democracy. It is our collective responsibility to work together to protect, advance and improve democracy, and business leaders nationwide play an important role. This election will shape the future of free speech, the rights of historically marginalized communities, women’s health and reproductive rights, climate action and so much more — casting your vote is a vital way to ensure that your voice is heard. Business leaders can cultivate meaningful civic engagement in the workplace by ensuring employees have time to vote, encouraging workers to volunteer at their local polls and directing them to voting resources.  Visit vote.org to check your registration, find your polling place, and see what’s on your ballot. Make a plan to vote tomorrow, and join us in supporting initiatives that strengthen our democracy! #ElectionDay #Vote #Democracy #LeadershipNowProject

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🗳️ September 17 marks National Voter Registration Day! Active participation is crucial for a healthy democracy. Every vote counts, making your voice heard is powerful. Registering to vote can impact the direction of your community, state, and country. Preparation is key! Head to vote.org to verify your registration, register, and get a preview of the candidates and issues on your ballot. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #Democracy #Vote2024

On the heels of this presidential election, democracy feels more fragile–and more important—than ever. But democracy isn’t a one-day event, and it doesn’t hinge on elections alone. At City Bureau, we believe democracy is something we do together, every day. That’s why we’re ready and committed to ensure that everyone has the tools they need to participate in civic life, no matter the challenges we face. Our Documenters Network is critical infrastructure our society needs right now, and we'll continue to scale this work intentionally with our dedicated partners all around the country. Our Editorial and Civic Education programs provide resources people need to stay informed and build connections, and we’re expanding our civic skill building opportunities, investigative journalism work, and training programs to grow the pool of community connected journalists and civic actors speaking truth to power and combating misinformation and disinformation. If you’d like to support this work, every contribution is a direct investment in a more inclusive, participatory democracy. Please consider supporting City Bureau as we strengthen civic participation today, tomorrow, and in the years to come. We're grateful to do this work alongside you.

The PA Senate race is ongoing with thousands of votes yet to be counted and cured.  Are you in or connected to Pennsylvania? PA needs you to help volunteer in-person or on the phone TODAY. Deadline to help fix votes that are pending to be counted or "cured" is today (Nov 12) at 4:30p ET, so every minute you can give right now helps. If you are in #Pennsylvania -- calling out to my #Philly network! -- please help people's voting voices to be heard by fixing (with those voters) votes that are still pending to be counted or "cured". Usually they're just pending signature match, ID re-verification, or address change. It's an easy fix that takes the voter less than two minutes; they just need to be informed that their vote hasn't (yet) been counted. That's how you can help! #GOTV #votingmatters #democracy In-person https://lnkd.in/eWk3V72h Virtual https://lnkd.in/e2N5hEeR

🌟Election Day is fast approaching, and every vote counts. Let’s come together and make a difference! 🌟 🔍 Not sure where to vote? Find your polling place easily with Vote.org’s Polling Place Locator. Let’s get out there and vote! Share this post to spread the word and help others find their polling place. Together, we can make our voices heard! 🗳️✨ #Vote2024 #MakeADifference #YourVoteMatters Timeline of Voting Rights in America 1776: Voting rights were primarily limited to white male property owners. 1870: The 15th Amendment granted African American men the right to vote. 1920: The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote. 1965: The Voting Rights Act prohibited racial discrimination in voting. 1971: The 26th Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18. 2020s: Ongoing efforts to expand and protect voting rights for all citizens

With November's election right around the corner, can our democracy survive its outcome? Regardless of what happens at the national and state levels, what is philanthropy’s role in the steps that follow?    In the latest issue of NCRP’s online journal, Responsive Philanthropy organizers and grantmakers explore philanthropy’s role in getting us to the tumultuous times we live in. They encourage grantmakers to prioritize funding democracy movement groups, not just funding candidate campaigns and offer recommendations on what is needed now to move forward well beyond this election year to secure a safe and just democracy for all.    Click here to read more https://bit.ly/Fall24RP