Author: GDaniels

Election 2020

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As we count down to the election, we have important dates to keep in mind as we get closer to 11/3.  In fact, the election is not in less than 90 days.  In some states, it is less than 50 days away.  The election will begin as early as Friday, September 18, 2020, which is when early voting starts in Minnesota and South Dakota.  In Virginia, New Jersey, Michigan, and Wisconsin voting begin on Saturday, September 19, 2020.  You can find election dates and rules at https://www.vote.org/  There are three things that everyone should do:  1.  Register to vote or if you’re already registered, encourage or assist others; 2. Confirm your registration and your polling place, and 3. Know the various ways that you can cast a ballot and the deadlines.  I have a timeline on my website (click the VIP tab) and other resources at www.gildadaniels.com.

55 years after the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, advocates continue fight to close registration gap

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Registrations are low.  We need to act before the voter registration window closes.  for the 11/3 election.

By Kelly Mena and Janie Boschma, CNN (CNN) — Before his death, Rep. John Lewis wrote a final essay urging people to exercise their right to vote and keep fighting.”Voting and participating in the democrati

Source: 55 years after the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, advocates continue fight to close registration gap

The Real Miami | By Udonis Haslem

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I am a big NBA fan.  This article is not about basketball, but about Udonis Haslem’s and this country’s reality.  “I’m no doctor, or no politician, or no public health expert. But I know one thing, man. We all got a responsibility to those kids.”
— Read on www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/udonis-haslem-nba-covid-the-real-miami

Supreme Court allows Wisconsin to throw away absentee ballots in gift to Republicans.

Aside GDaniels Civil Rights, COVID-19, Democracy, elections

This is voter suppression.  WI has made a number of last-minute changes in response to the coronavirus, such as drastically reducing polling places.  Now, the Supreme Court told the state that it can’t make the changes that allow tens of thousands of its eligible persons to cast a ballot.  Read about it here.   #VoterSuppression

DMV Closures Hurting Voter Registration Numbers | KXNT 840 AM

Aside GDaniels COVID-19, Democracy, elections, voter registration

A consequence of COVID-19 is widespread DMV closures and the inability to register to vote. You can read about Nevada’s experience here. DMVs and other voter registration options are sparse or non-existent in most states. Additionally, organizations that usually engage in voter registration activities are unable to do so in this state of emergency. #voterregistration #votingrights #COVID19

Queens Council Members Split Over Granting Non Citizens NYC Voting Rights | Jackson Heights Post

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Considering expanding the vote to all residents of a locality regardless of citizenship status, read here.

Jan. 27, 2020 By Kristen Torres “The Queens delegation is split over a city bill that would grant green card holders and many other legal immigrants.”

Source: Queens Council Members Split Over Granting Non Citizens NYC Voting Rights | Jackson Heights Post

Federal Appeals Court Wades Into Felons’ Voting Rights Battle | Daily Business Review

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Here, timing is everything.  The closer we get to an election, the less likely that the courts will interfere.

“Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration said the appellate ruling will ‘have far-reaching effects, as it will determine whether the state must comply with the court’s injunction in upcoming elections of national, state, and local significance in 2020.’”

Source: Federal Appeals Court Wades Into Felons’ Voting Rights Battle | Daily Business Review