Democratic lawmakers are sounding the alarm over what they see as conservative justices and judges tipping the scales in favor of former President Trump in two federal cases....
One example, from just up the Ivy-garlanded I-95, at Brown University, was announced just hours before Shafik again called in the police. Brown’s governing body agreed to vote on a proposal that would divest the school’s endowment of companies affiliated with Israel in a meeting in October. The proposal is based on a 2020...
Sounds like people should be protesting for electoral reform so they can vote for the candidate that represents them best, while still counting their vote against the republicans.
Looking for another part time job. the vast majority of these available jobs read like the creepy listing where some guy is looking for a roommate but is specifically looking for female roommates only....
"First, I must confess that over the last few years I have been gravely disappointed with the white moderate. I have almost reached the regrettable conclusion that the Negro’s great stumbling block in the stride toward freedom is not the White Citizen’s Council-er or the Ku Klux Klanner, but the white moderate who is more devoted to “order” than to justice; who prefers a negative peace which is the absence of tension to a positive peace which is the presence of justice; who constantly says “I agree with you in the goal you seek, but I can’t agree with your methods of direct action;” who paternalistically feels he can set the timetable for another man’s freedom; who lives by the myth of time and who constantly advises the Negro to wait until a “more convenient season.”
Shallow understanding from people of goodwill is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will. Lukewarm acceptance is much more bewildering than outright rejection."
With a more representative electoral system like Ranked Choice, more people would have been driven to the polls. More people voting equals more democratic votes.
How we vote is controlled at the state level, so why haven’t blue states passed electoral reform? Don’t the democrats want more votes? Why would the democratic party say no to these extra votes?
Is keeping 3rd parties from joining the table worth sacrificing the nation to the Republican’s nightmare?
Reforms don’t prevent end stage capitalism, they only delay it. It looks as though there isn’t enough willpower for another delay.
Early 20th century labor movements should not have negotiated with the 1% financial terrorists. It’s as though we made peace with Russia, only a small respite in the class war while the 1% grew stronger then ever before.
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Typically, when someone asserts “both sides are the same,” it’s often from a Democratic-leaning conservative perspective, seeking to discredit critics of the Democratic Party. While acknowledging similarities between these 2 capitalist parties, there are significant distinctions. Encouraging a broader range of viewpoints would be more beneficial. Instead of just criticizing, inviting dissenting voices to participate actively and propose solutions would be more productive. Shifting away from first-past-the-post voting enables more accurate representation and minimizes the spoiler effect, a reform already implemented at the state level in Maine and Alaska. However, Republicans are opposing alternative electoral systems. Rather than continuing to use voting methods favored by Republicans, embracing multiple political parties ensures wider representation and engagement, benefiting citizens and the Democratic Party alike. Enhanced voter participation leads to more democratic outcomes. So, what prevents Democratic-led states from prioritizing electoral reform? Let’s take action and advocate for change within our states to ensure better representation and competition among candidates, striving for genuine representation without excuses.
Alternative electoral systems exist. You can’t wish them away like the Republicans think they can. We will always be undemocratic with a First past the post voting system. It wouldn’t even matter if the Republicans vanished into thin air. We need more then two parties to vote for, secure in the knowledge that our vote would still count if our preference didn’t win.
Who cares about a privately owned platform? It was never ours.
Spending time there was always going to be a waste of time. Every business wants to grow like a cancer to consume us all. The next service that you use will want the same if you use another private platform.
You should consider using something that is open source and self hosted. Peertube right? Anyone got other recommendations?
What happens in November is up to Biden – it will not be the fault of the protest voter if Trump is elected. The questions remain: does the Democratic party fear Trump as much as we do? And does it value its voters enough to shift away from an approach to the onslaught in Gaza that a majority of Democratic voters are against?
Grey Zone Warfare is almost done, why would I give money to tarkov devs, especially now that everyone can plainly see they’ll do shitty shit to their playerbase?
I wouldn’t mind live service games as much if these companies were forced to give up tools to allow the community to continue hosting.
Corporations have made it loud and clear over and over: they will torch every scrap of gaming culture if it meant an extra 20 bucks. They are NOT to be trusted with the preservation of this history.
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Screw the prohibitionists.
There will come a moment when humanity triumphs over the war on drugs, granting individuals the autonomy to decide what substances they consume.
And when that day arrives… will you witness drug users discriminating against those who choose sobriety?
Will you observe prisons constructed for those who opt to remain drug-free?
Will individuals be branded as criminals for abstaining from substances?
Will drug users advocate for the militarization of law enforcement and the erosion of our constitutional rights in an attempt to impose their lifestyle on others?
NO.
Who would inflict such harm on others? Prohibitionists.
And we stand against them.
Legalizing marijuana alone won’t address the most severe repercussions of the war on drugs.
Full legalization of all substances is the ultimate harm reduction strategy.
Most people desire peace in their life, and will suffer greatly to maintain it. But it’s getting harder for people to convince themselves that this is actually peace.
Yall call this civilization? It’s the jungle with extra steps and concrete
Bröther (lemmy.world)
Democrats alarmed over conservative judges in Trump court cases (thehill.com)
Democratic lawmakers are sounding the alarm over what they see as conservative justices and judges tipping the scales in favor of former President Trump in two federal cases....
Found this great deal on a new chair for my living room. Almost 50% off! (lemmy.world)
Kerbal Space Program fans react with anger over Intercept Games closure, and you know what that means: Review bombing on Steam (www.pcgamer.com)
Bernie Sander to the Mainstream media: "go to Gaza, and take your camera show us the emaciated children who are dying from malnutrition because of Netanyahu's policies." (www.reddit.com)
Any sufficiently advanced rule is indistinguishable from magic. (pawb.social)
Sanders Rips Colleagues for Attacking Student Protesters Instead of Netanyahu | Common Dreams (www.commondreams.org)
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Wednesday night spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate:...
What Columbia Should Have Done Instead of Brutalizing Its Student Protesters (slate.com)
One example, from just up the Ivy-garlanded I-95, at Brown University, was announced just hours before Shafik again called in the police. Brown’s governing body agreed to vote on a proposal that would divest the school’s endowment of companies affiliated with Israel in a meeting in October. The proposal is based on a 2020...
Biden left without an easy solution as campus protests heat up (www.cnn.com)
Capitalists hate competition, especially when it comes to wages (lemmy.world)
Looking for another part time job. the vast majority of these available jobs read like the creepy listing where some guy is looking for a roommate but is specifically looking for female roommates only....
Trump Hints Another January 6 Could Happen If He Loses the Election (newrepublic.com)
The former president made multiple chilling warnings during an interview with Time magazine....
As Biden Plans to Reschedule Marijuana, Advocates Say 'Fully Legalize' It (www.commondreams.org)
Homelessness jumps 16% in England, laying bare scale of housing crisis (www.theguardian.com)
Nearly 45,000 households had nowhere to live in the three months to December last year, official figures show...
DEA to reclass marijuana to Schedule III (apnews.com)
Bout damn time
Thomas Edison was the Elon musk of his era (lemmy.world)
I bet that rich dumb ass would love this comparison.
Yep (files.catbox.moe)
Legal experts: "Shameful" Supreme Court put US one vote away from "the end of democracy" (www.salon.com)
“Unlikely Trump will ever be tried for the crimes he committed,” says ex-Judge J. Michael Luttig...
rule 🇵🇸 (lemmy.cafe)
Full article click here...
Screw Uber! (lemmy.world)
In private, Biden shifts from frustration to confidence that he'll beat Trump (www.nbcnews.com)
College Protests Over Gaza Deepen Democratic Rifts (www.nytimes.com)
As a long-time user hearing YouTube wants to play extra ads when I pause a video (lemmy.world)
Uncommitted voters are not apathetic. The Democratic party is (www.theguardian.com)
What happens in November is up to Biden – it will not be the fault of the protest voter if Trump is elected. The questions remain: does the Democratic party fear Trump as much as we do? And does it value its voters enough to shift away from an approach to the onslaught in Gaza that a majority of Democratic voters are against?
My tribes vibe is flatlined (lemmy.world)
Totally cool and totally legal (lemmy.world)
Be prepared for violence, don’t advocate for it.
Flashback: 11 years ago "US supreme court finalizes gift of immunity to the telecom giants" (www.theguardian.com)
Tarkov studio claims it actually doesn't have the server capacity for everyone who bought the game for $150 to play its upcoming PvE mode, still wants players to pay extra (www.pcgamer.com)
The wild successes of Helldivers 2 and Baldur's Gate 3 send a clear message: Let devs cook (www.pcgamer.com)
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Escape From Tarkov developer reverses course on limited-time PvE access (www.pcgamesn.com)
Party rule (sh.itjust.works)
After 10,000+ hours grinding, MapleStory's first level 300 player slams the brakes at 299.99 to rant about the MMO and then quit, all on a dev-promoted stream (www.gamesradar.com)
Biden administration dropping plan to ban menthol cigarettes: Report (www.thehill.com)
Blinken tells CNN the US has seen evidence of China attempting to influence upcoming US elections (www.cnn.com)
Atmosphere rule (lemmy.world)
The meat industry’s war on wildlife (www.vox.com)
62 percent of Biden voters want to replace both candidates on the ballot: Poll (www.thehill.com)