#Disenfranchised

[republicansaredomesticterrorists]

This is an alarming and direct attempt to disenfranchise tens of thousands of voters in every county. Done in select districts it could spell the end for Democratic politicians if a Republican official decides to side with this group.

[howifeltabouthim]

You grew up rich and easy, you think people can go away, for you there are other places, anywhere you go you're somebody, you're visible, you exist, you can make friends and be with people in a real way. If I left here I'd die in a corner, I'd dry up and shrivel up and die like an insect, no one would care, no one would even know.

Iris Murdoch, from The Philosopher’s Pupil

[fat-wallet-annex]

I would, if I could, but I've been disenfranchised.

Do you vote in political elections? Disclaimer: This is a sensitive topic. I won’t be hurt if you decide to not read it. I can remember my first election where I was eligible to vote was in 2004. Bush and Kerry were facing off and I managed to get picked as an alternate delegate. The orignally selected delegate was unable to attend and so I was activated and went to cast our ballot at the…

[tenth-sentence]

At the same time, Swedish alt-right figures propagated allegations that the national election was fraudulent and designed to disenfranchise the far-right parties in the national election.

"Going Dark: The Secret Social Lives of Extremists" - Julia Ebner

[edrake]

This Cant Be Life - The Hypocrisy of Disenfranchisement

[l-in-c-future]

The Tyranny of Merit: What's become of the Common Good? 2-Foresight perspective

"The term meritocracy was invented by a British sociologist Michael Young in 1958 when he wrote the book "The Rise of Meritocracy". Young described a dystopia when the Bristish class system was breaking down, giving way to a system of educational and professional advancement based on merits. Young glimpsed the dark side of meritocracy. Writing as if he were a historian looking back from the year 2033, he described with uncanny clarity that the moral logic of meritocracy society that was beginning to unfold in the postwar Britain of his day.

Young shed light on a paradoxical feature of a meritocracy order. It does not reduce inequality; it reconfigures inequality to align with ability. But this reconfiguration creates a presumption that people get what they deserve. And this presumption deepens the gap between rich and poor.

Not only Young anticipated the meritocratic hubris of elites; he glimpsed their affirnity for technocratic expertise, their tendency to look down on those who lacked their lustrous credentials, and the corrosive effect of these attitudes on public discourse.

Young observed that some members of the meritocracy have become so imprssed with their own importance as to lose sympathy with the people whom they govern.

Resentment against elites was compounded by the self-doubt that a meritocracy inflicts on those who fail to rise. Young anticipated that this toxic brew of hubris and resentment would fuel a political backlash. He concluded his dystopian by predicting that, in 2034, the less educated class would rise up in a populist revolt against the meritocratic elites. In 2016, as Britain voted for Brexit and America for Trump, that revolt arrived eighteen years ahead of schedule."-

-Chapter 5 Success Ethics. pg 116-119 Michael J Sandel. "The Tyranny of Meritocracy. What's become of the Common Good?

[odinsblog]

The website says it will help the viewer register to vote. But once a user clicks “Register to Vote,” the experience he or she will have can be very different, depending on where they live.

If a user lives in a state that is not considered competitive in the presidential election, like California or Wyoming for example, they'll be prompted to enter their email addresses and ZIP code and then directed quickly to a voter registration page for their state, or back to the original sign-up section.

But for users who enter a ZIP code that indicates they live in a battleground state, like Pennsylvania or Georgia, the process is very different.

Rather than be directed to their state’s voter registration page, they instead are directed to a highly detailed personal information form, prompted to enter their address, cellphone number and age.

If they agree to submit all that, the system still does not steer them to a voter registration page. Instead, it shows them a “thank you” page.

So that person who wanted help registering to vote? In the end, they got no help at all registering. But they did hand over priceless personal data to a political operation.

Specifically, a political action committee created by Tesla

CEO Elon Musk, one aimed at giving the Republican presidential nominee Trump an advantage in his campaign against Vice President Kamala Harris, the de facto Democratic nominee.

“I have created a PAC, or a super PAC ... the America PAC,” Musk said in a recent interview.

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[dawnlizjones]

See you at the Met

            I just got back from several fun filled days in New York with two of our daughters.  It was such a treat to see Robin since she was unable to visit with the rest of the family this past summer due to a broken leg. Thankfully, she has been progressing very well…until right before Jessie and I showed up, that is.  For our visit, she was back on her crutches but still able to drive and…

[joncronshawauthor]

When Zombies Met Punk Rock: A Match Made in Post-Apocalyptic Heaven

Ah, the screeching guitars, the guttural screams of punk rockers, and the unintelligible groans of the undead. Two subcultures—punk rock and zombie fiction—that could not seem more disparate at first glance, but upon closer inspection, are as perfectly matched as fish and chips. The Anarchic Underbelly Punk rock is, by definition, a rebel’s playground. It’s where societal norms go to die a…

[progressivepolitics-blog]

Title: Reassimilation to American Society after Incarceration:

By; Rev . Alexander JS Heidenreich

Presidential candidate 2024

The Long-Term Consequences of Disenfranchisement and Limited Civil Rights

Introduction:

The process of reentering society after incarceration is fraught with challenges that hinder successful reintegration. Formerly incarcerated individuals face various social, economic, and political barriers that impede their ability to rebuild their lives. Of particular concern are the long-term consequences of incarceration, including disenfranchisement and limited civil rights. This essay explores the challenges of reassimilation and delves into the implications of these restrictions on individuals and society as a whole. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of addressing these issues to foster successful reintegration and promote social justice.

Reassimilation into American Society:

Reentering society after incarceration is a complex and demanding process. Formerly incarcerated individuals encounter multiple challenges that hinder their successful reintegration. Firstly, they face the stigma and social isolation associated with their criminal history, leading to strained relationships and limited social support networks. This isolation can contribute to mental health issues and hinder their ability to establish a stable and fulfilling life outside of prison.

Secondly, employment and economic barriers pose significant challenges. Many employers are hesitant to hire individuals with criminal records, leading to high rates of unemployment or underemployment among the formerly incarcerated. The lack of stable employment opportunities perpetuates a cycle of poverty, making it difficult for individuals to meet their basic needs and support themselves or their families.

Housing is another critical aspect of reintegration. Formerly incarcerated individuals often struggle to secure stable housing due to discrimination by landlords and housing agencies. This leads to high rates of homelessness or unstable living conditions, further exacerbating the challenges they face in rebuilding their lives.

Family and community reintegration also pose significant hurdles. Incarceration strains family relationships, and the process of rebuilding trust and connection can be arduous. Additionally, the lack of community support networks and resources makes it challenging for individuals to access the help they need and find a sense of belonging.

Disenfranchisement and Limited Civil Rights:

One of the most significant long-term consequences of incarceration is disenfranchisement and the denial of full civil rights. Disenfranchisement refers to the denial of voting rights for individuals with felony convictions. The extent of disenfranchisement varies across states, with some permanently barring individuals from voting, even after serving their sentence.

The impact of voting rights restrictions is twofold. Firstly, it undermines the principles of democracy and equal representation by silencing a significant portion of the population. Secondly, it perpetuates political disempowerment among formerly incarcerated individuals, preventing them from participating in the democratic process and influencing policies that directly affect their lives.

Limited civil rights beyond voting further marginalize the formerly incarcerated. These restrictions can include limitations on employment opportunities, housing, access to education, and public benefits. These legal barriers, often referred to as collateral consequences, impede the successful reintegration of individuals into society and contribute to a cycle of poverty, recidivism, and social exclusion.

Long-Term Consequences:

The long-term consequences of disenfranchisement and limited civil rights are far-reaching. Socially, formerly incarcerated individuals may continue to face stigmatization, isolation, and strained relationships long after their release. This can lead to a sense of alienation and hinder their ability to reintegrate fully into their communities.

Economically, the lack of employment opportunities and stable income perpetuates

Let’s change this and be better together!!!

[republicansaredomesticterrorists]

Old RepubliKKKlan trip trick to limit access to the polls for groups that typically vote Democratic.

[tvictori]

Disenfranchised

[tanadrin]

the fact that the israeli construction industry was dependent on cheap palestinian labor and is currently at a standstill is one of those facts that learning it just makes you want to scream in frustration. there isn't any especially unique historical circumstance at work here. it's all always the same material incentives all the way down, for which the ideological justification (whatever its origin) is now just a fig leaf for a profitable status quo.

[vergess]

Buddy, when racist cunts illegally prevented me from registering to vote by just refusing to accept my papers, I PROMISE YOU shitty guilt trip memes about my inability to vote made everything worse.

You know what ACTUALLY helped?

More than every passive aggressive shit for brains on this website telling me I deserve to me racially harassed for not giving Democrats my soul?

A fucking email from a fucking HERBS AND SPICES STORE that unlike you wretched cunts ACTUALLY HAD VOTER REGISTRATION HELPLINES IN IT.

Every time one of you godforsaken freaks tells me to 'get out and vote' like its cutely trivial and didn't take months of desperate phone calls just to register (IF my registration even WORKED THIS TIME).

If you, like me, are struggling with registration or poll access, try contacting your STATE board of elections.

Request that they send you TWO copies of their registration guidelines. Collect any documents listed in them.

Then, contact your LOCAL board. Tell them you would like to register IN PERSON IF POSSIBLE.

Bring your documents and the two copies of the guideline AND a working cell phone.

If you get ANY trouble AT ALL tell the local person you will call the state board to confirm their registration requirements. Be polite, but do not leave. Put the phone on speaker.

Most of the time, the local person who is doing Actual Serious Federal And State Crimes will give up at that point. If not, the person at the state board will generally outrank and overrule the local one.

Make a note of the names of both the local and state official.

Then, and this is the most important part:

CONFIRM YOUR REGISTRATION WAS FILED.

It may take a day or two for your registration to appear.

Unfortunately, if it's been a week, you're going to have to repeat the process.

Take the names you noted previously, and contact the state board again. Report that these people denied you registration on this day, in spite of you providing these documents, then list all the required papers you collected.

The person at the state SHOULD be able to direct you from there, but the process varies hugely by state.

Good luck to you all.

ETA: I was able to vote eventually, BTW. It took far more work than it should have. Physical injuries were sustained. But I did get to vote!!

[artistamongthieves]

Are you an artist among thieves do you have a lot of ideas that people criticize dismiss or shoot down as being silly have you ever been told when pursuing an idea or a project” I wish I had that kind of time on my hands “

are you an artist among thieves ???

do you want to write a book and people say what business do you have writing a book

do you take photographs and want to give them as gifts to your family and they say why do I want to picture of your dog in my living room

are you an artist among thieves ???

you can break free!!!

thieves try to steal your joy

thieves try to kill your dreams

they only want you to follow the societies norms to be conventional

artists among thieves are people who feel downtrodden disenfranchised living on the fringes of society never fully accepted for who they are

and even those artists to make it big who sell the book and get all the money who sell the script and get the movie made who write the songshow many of those artists are afflicted by alcohol and drugs how many of those artists end up committing suicide ???

the art that they create is valued but the artist him or herself is often NOT

what it takes out of a person to create a wonderful piece of art whether it’s a book a song a painting or drawing a photograph —

whatever it is it takes a lot out of a person and money being paid is not going to fill up your emotional savings account that’s not going to put joy back into your heart for money is not the answer

money is simply part of a transaction that takes place and those very people who have your book on their shelves are who have your painting on their walls or listen to your recording on the CD in their car as they drive to get their tooth pulled

what do they know of YOU the artist ?

are you an artist among thieves ?

you don’t have to be anymore you don’t ever have to be alone in your fears just remember fear is the opposite of faith

have faith in yourself have confidence in yourself believe in your self

you are the one that matters and if you believe in you are self then no thief can take anything from you

ever

not ever again

[lylahammar]

someone give this man some support right this instant