Ruth Ben-Ghiat on Substack:

The Aftermath. Fighting Fascism by Building On All That We Achieved During the Campaign

substack.com/home/post/p-15127… #uspol #USPolitics #politics #resist

NEW: What to Expect From #ProPublica in a Second #Trump Administration
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Our job is to give readers an independent, verifiable account of what’s happening, even if the #president is calling us enemies of the people or bloodsuckers.

#News #Journalism #DonaldTrump #Election #Election2024 #Politics #Government
propublica.org/article/second-…

What We’ll Be Covering in a Second Trump Administration

We’ll be devoting a significant part of our staff to detailing what are expected to be dramatic changes in the role of the federal government in the lives of Americans.

^ProPublica

So here's the breakdown: white woman moved to Harris, but not quite a majority. Latino men moved heavily to Trump, and it was not just a majority, but a 33 point swing from 2020.

Not a thing I saw coming. I mean... how do you vote for the guy calling you and yours what he calls you? How do you vote for the one _campaigning_ on an _ethnic purge against you_?

That's not all of it, but it's a lot of it.

This isn't over but this is some very, very bad case scenario here.

#uspol #uspolitics #politics #fascism

Reuters: Elon Musk is sued over $1 million election giveaway

"...The complaint... said Musk and his America PAC organization falsely induced voters to sign by claiming they would choose winners randomly, though they were predetermined...."

reuters.com/legal/elon-musk-is…

#fraud #crime #lawsuit #classaction #voting #politics

In just over 10 minutes we’ll get the first BIG and all important TOO EARLY TO CALL announcements.

In just over 10 minutes I will crack this open. #politics #Election2024 #voting

From a friend working the polls in Chicago:

"I’ve been the Election Coordinator in a north side precinct for a decade. Almost 20 elections. I have never seen an Election Day turnout anywhere *close* to this. We had a line of 30 people when we opened the polls at 6:00am. That is unprecedented. We’ve had a continuous 2-hour line since then. Also unprecedented.
THIS IS NUTS!! IN THE BEST WAY!!”

#politics #voting

"How long were the lines in your area?"
- Aure

Shoal Creek, Alabama. Folks said they’d never had to wait in line before.
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #HarrisWalz #USA #Politics #uspolitics #uspol #Breaking #BreakingNews

Lawrence O'Donnell:
“So yes of course before people go to sleep on election night, he's going to go out there and claim victory, we know it. Now, it's going to be... way less threatening than it was before... because you're watching this old ghost go through this same old stupid move again, and everybody knows it was a stupid false move the last time, it will look even stupider this time…”

#News #Politics #Democracy #Democrats #Harris #KamalaHarris #TimWalz #Trump #Election #Vote

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VOTE!!!

Do it for yourself. Do it for all the women you love.

#Politics #USPolitics #USPol #News #Election2024 #HarrisWalz2024 #Project2025 #Fascism

"You should just be glad we just want equality, not revenge."

#politics #patriarchy #manosphere #RapeCulture

ICYMI: Jon Ralston, based on the early vote, predicts #Harris will win #Nevada narrowly—will depend on late mail ballots in Clark County and for independents to lean Harris.

The race is extremely volatile though, so it would not be a shock if she did not win.

thenevadaindependent.com/artic…

#uspol #politics #uspolitics #election #trump #nv #earlyvote

Editor Jon Ralston’s 2024 Nevada election predictions

Elections, as always, are about a lot of things, but when distilled, they are about math. And the math this year is confounding.

^{Jon Ralston (The Nevada Independent)}

#Trump Claims “Illegal Alien” #Voting Is Rampant. His Own Party Disagrees.
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In a private video training session, a top #Pennsylvania #Republican National Committee official reassured a new poll watcher that undocumented people could not possibly vote in the state.

#News #Election2024 #DonaldTrump #RNC #GOP #Video #Politics #Government #Immigration

propublica.org/article/trump-p…

RNC Video Contradicts Trump’s “Illegal Aliens” Voting Claims

In a private video training session, a top Pennsylvania Republican National Committee official reassured a new poll watcher that undocumented people could not possibly vote in the state.

^ProPublica

TRUMP CRIME FAMILY

Elon Musk’s Genius Lawyer Admits His $1 Million Lottery Is Total Scam

The only person dumber than Elon Musk is his lawyer in the lottery case.
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #GOP #Politics #uspolitics #uspol #Trump #BreakingNews #Breaking #Musk #Twitter #x #Fediverse

newrepublic.com/post/187879/el…

Elon Musk’s Genius Lawyer Admits His $1 Million Lottery Is Total Scam

^{The New Republic}

"When the penalty for aborting after a rape is more severe than the penalty for rape, THAT'S when you know it's a WAR ON WOMEN."

#WarOnWomen #AbortionRights #RapeCulture #WeWillNotGoBack #WeWillWin #WomensRights #WomensRightsAreHumanRights #politics #Vote #VoteEarlyForDemocrats

Tried to track my ballot and it looks like GA simply elected to ignore my request for my mail in ballot…

And upon doing some digging online, this has happened to *thousands* of people like me in that state.

I’m furious.
#politics #election

Edit: My ballot is an international absentee ballot. I cannot show up at the polls on Tuesday.

Edit 2: Muting replies now. Thanks to those who have been very helpful!

Actress Jennifer Lawrence Knocks on Doors in Las Vegas for Kamala Harris Ahead of Election Day
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #HarrisWalz #USA #Politics #uspolitics #uspol

hollywoodreporter.com/news/pol…

When a #Florida Farmer-Legislator Turned Against #Immigration, the Consequences Were Severe. But Not for Him.

For a lawmaker’s #political career and his farm, a federal visa program was a lifeline.

For a young father trying to meet his son’s mounting medical needs, that same lifeline failed him.

#News #Politics #agriculture #Law #Business #Election2024 #Government

propublica.org/article/florida…

Rick Roth’s Support of Florida’s Immigration Bill Had Consequences. But Not for Him.

For Rick Roth’s political career and his farm, a federal visa program was a lifeline. For a young father trying to meet his son’s mounting medical needs, that same lifeline failed him.

^ProPublica

Trump Media Outsourced Jobs to #Mexico Even as #Trump Pushes “America First”
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On the campaign trail, #DonaldTrump threatened businesses that send jobs south of the border, while his own company that runs the Truth Social platform outsourced coding jobs to workers in Mexico, outraging some staff members.

#News #TrumpMedia #Trump #Government #Business #Tariffs #Politics #Election #ELection2024 #TruthSocial

propublica.org/article/donald-…

Trump Media Outsourced Jobs to Mexico Despite Trump’s “America First” Push

On the campaign trail, Donald Trump threatened businesses that send jobs south of the border, while his own company that runs the Truth Social platform outsourced coding jobs to workers in Mexico, outraging some staff members.

^ProPublica

#Trump Says He’ll Fight for Working-Class Americans. His First Presidency Suggests He Won’t.
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From cutting children's #disability benefits to allowing employers to pocket workers' tips, Trump tried to slash protections for the working poor in ways that have been forgotten by many.

#News #Politics #Government #Election #Election2024 #Workers #DonaldTrump

propublica.org/article/donald-…

What Trump’s Record Suggests About How He’ll Fight for Working-Class Americans

From cutting children's disability benefits to allowing employers to pocket workers' tips, Trump tried to slash protections for the working poor in ways that have been forgotten by many.

^ProPublica

BREAKING NEWS 🚨

Trump White House Official Calls for Donald Trump to Be Arrested for Threatening Republican Liz Cheney: He 'Just Violated the Conditions of His Bail'
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #GOP #Politics #uspolitics #uspol #Trump #BreakingNews #Breaking

latintimes.com/trump-white-hou…

Election anxiety and thoughts of the future? Our latest Editor's Letter from @gusbova finds him preoccupied too. Welcome to the November / December issue of Texas Observer magazine: texasobserver.org/editors-lett…

#journalism #news #election2024 #media #activism #future #politics #USpol

Editor's Letter: Introducing Our November/December Issue

A note from the interim editor-in-chief

^{Gus Bova (The Texas Observer)}

Our top story: Compared to 2022, there’s less bullishness now about a coming wave, but the Republican Party still sees the region as part of the party’s future and is continuing its outreach there. In response, #Democrats, along the same lines as Vice President Kamala Harris, are now appealing to the moderate and undecided. texasobserver.org/rio-grande-v…

#SouthTexas #border #politics #USpol #news #election2024 #Texas #Republicans #

In the Rio Grande Valley, a Humbled GOP Battles with Democrats for the Center

Trumpian Republicans run left on abortion, border Dems sound more like national politicians, and both ignore crucial grassroots issues.

^{Gaige Davila (The Texas Observer)}

Iconic Texas Sheriff Arvin West was a leading voice against migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. But West says his perspective is aligned with what he sees as the reality of the border. texasobserver.org/a-lawmans-ch…

#Texas #border #police #racism #HumanRights #politics #USpol #immigration #WestTexas #news #election2024

A Lawman’s Change of Heart?

^{Alfredo Corchado (The Texas Observer)}

“Please save your thoughts and prayers. It’s just Sondheim with swears.”

New today from Kit @oconnell: The creators of "Young Greg Abbott: A FuQusical" hope to take their show on the road, inspiring anger, laughter, and political change while undermining the governor's career through satire. texasobserver.org/young-greg-a…

#politics #culture #Texas #USpol #theater #music #satire #Austin #GregAbbott

‘Fuck You Greg Abbott’—the Musical

A satirical show about the Texas governor in his youth offers a giant Ann Richards puppet, dancing Matthew McConaughey heads, and a moment of catharsis.

^{Kit O'Connell (The Texas Observer)}

As is the biennial ritual, many in the state and at the national level are asking: Will #Texas turn blue (whatever that means)? Or, more specifically, can Colin Allred become the first Democrat to win a statewide election in Texas in 30 years? texasobserver.org/cruz-allred-…

#Democrats #Republicans #news #politics #USpol #Texas #election2024 #ColinAllred #TedCruz

A Real Race or a Red Redux?

In Cruz v. Allred, a few tantalizing polls have Democrats hopeful (again) despite little evidence suggesting an upset is on the way.

^{Justin Miller (The Texas Observer)}

In the latest Loon Star State: Voting?! Ken Paxton would like a word with you ... texasobserver.org/loon-star-st…

#Cartoons #comics #voting #Texas #politics #USpol #election #KenPaxton

Loon Star State: Ken Paxton's Voting Police

Ben Sargent imagines the logical conclusion of the AG's policing priorities.

^{Ben Sargent (The Texas Observer)}

Out today from me, at @TexasObserver: The creators of "Young Greg Abbott: A FuQusical" hope to take their show on the road, inspiring anger, laughter, and political change while undermining the governor's career through satire. "We want to be in his ear, as this very annoying little pesky punk show following him around."
texasobserver.org/young-greg-a…

#culture #GregAbbott #politics #USpol #Texas #weird #Austin #theatre

“It pushes my line of what is appropriate, right? And so if I’m offended, it’s usually a good sign.”

A new satirical theatrical experience stretches the boundaries of good taste, while creating a moment of catharsis for the #Democrats of Texas: texasobserver.org/young-greg-a…

#politics #USpol #Texas #culture #musical #GregAbbott #theater #music #Austin #Republicans

“In many ways, #Trump has won the policy argument at the border. Joe #Biden and Kamala Harris have both embraced versions of his bottleneck strategy and hope to choke off asylum access between official ports of entry. But, for the 11 million undocumented already in the country, the distinction between the parties remains bright.” texasobserver.org/editors-lett…

#immigration #election2024 #activism #future #politics #USpol #Harris #News

Editor's Letter: Introducing Our November/December Issue

A note from the interim editor-in-chief

^{Gus Bova (The Texas Observer)}

❗️EXCERPT from Thursday’s POLITICRAT daily #podcast❗️

This clip: Dr. Howard Fuller, in #Milwaukee, on the imperative of voting for VP KamalaHarris

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/…

#HarrisWalz2024 #usa #uspol #politics #election #election2024 #vote #voteblue #kamalaharris

Elon Musk May Be An Illegal Immigrant!

Musk Could Have US Citizenship Revoked If He Lied on Immigration Forms

The richest man in the world appears to have worked in the US without authorization. According to experts, if he did so and lied about it as part of the immigration process, he could be denaturalized.
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #GOP #Politics #uspolitics #uspol #Breaking #BreakingNews #Trump #Musk #Twitter #x #Fediverse #socialmedia

wired.com/story/elon-musk-citi…

🔴🎙️NEW EPISODE—THE POLITICRAT daily #podcast

"I'm A Single Issue Voter. My Single Issue Is Donald Trump."

Character Matters, Voting Matters

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/…

#HarrisWalz2024 #ApplePodcasts #RolandMartinUnfiltered #KamalaHarris #voting #vote #voteearly #election #election2024 #elections #voteblue #uspol #usa #politics

Almost every single school district in the San Antonio area is facing a funding shortage after the #Texas Legislature failed last session to use its $33 billion surplus to alleviate the growing financial crisis public school districts face from inflation, declining enrollment, and property tax cuts that have restricted local revenue. texasobserver.org/san-antonio-…

#TXlege #news #politics #education #schools #USpol #election2024 #vouchers

In San Antonio, House Races Could Determine Future of Public Ed and Vouchers 

Abbott-induced financial crises in public school districts are at the center of key legislative elections in Bexar County and beyond.

^{Josephine Lee (The Texas Observer)}

“America PAC door knockers were flown to Michigan, driven in the back of a U-Haul, and told they’d have to pay hotel bills unless they met unrealistic quotas. One was surprised they were working to elect Donald Trump.”

Workers Say They Were Tricked and Threatened as Part of Elon Musk’s Get-Out-the-Vote Effort
#politics #ElonMusk #Voting
wired.com/story/elon-musk-amer…

The result of the annual "Stop the US embargo of Cuba" vote at the UN.

#Cuba #UnitedNations #Israel #USA #Politics

The real floating island of garbage.

#Trump #fascist #nazi #campaign #2024 #hatred #repression #discrimination #politics #political #humour #humor #cartoon

from #NewYorkTimes
[gift article - expires in 30 days]
[Bias alert - #NYT usually favors Israel]

U.S. Questions #Israel After ‘Horrifying’ Strike in Northern #Gaza Kills Dozens

Matt Miller, a U.S. State Department spokesman, said the #Biden administration had contacted the #Israeli government to ask about what he called a “horrifying incident.” At least 55 people were killed, according to #Palestinian Civil Defense.

[plus other articles on Gaza on Updates page]

October 29, 2024

nytimes.com/live/2024/10/29/wo…

#NotAnotherBomb
#StopArmingIsrael
#RejectAIPAC #BDS
#CeasefireNow #EndUSAidToIsrael #DivestFromIsrael
#StopGazaGenocide
#RestoreFundsToUNRWA
#SolidarityWithPalestine is #NotAntisemitism
#EqualRightsForAllFromTheRiverToTheSea is #NotAntisemitic
#JewHatredHurtsPalestine
#IsraelWarCrimes #ArrestNetanyahuAndGallant
#USHandsOffICC
#Palestine #politics #MiddleEast
#USA #US #USPolitics
#media #news #press @palestine @israel