When it comes to voter protection, we often focus on the suppressive efforts of Republican Secretaries of State and don’t stop to recognize the progress of our Democratic friends like @AlexPadilla4CA who have made positive reforms in states across the country. #capol
.@AlexPadilla4CA, who heads @DemsOfState, has led the charge of his counterparts across the country in ensuring free and fair elections for all, with much needed transparency, ingenuity and equity, both in California and beyond.
20.6 million Californians are registered to vote - 82 percent of the eligible population and growing. New this year, CA will have same-day reg, prepaid return envelopes for vote-by-mail and more. I commend these positive reforms.
On Tues, CA hosts the largest primary in the country. Because of Sec Padilla’s diligence of making voting more accessible and counting all eligible ballots & the massive number of votes, CA results come in slower than in other states. He has been transparent about what to expect.
I have the utmost confidence in California elections under Secretary Padilla’s leadership. Republican secretaries of state should take note. I encourage Californians to visit his retooled website, vote.ca.gov, to find all the resources they need.
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But Americans are rising up everywhere in democracy’s defense.
MAGA Republicans are holding their biggest conference of the year right now. Their message? “Welcome to the end of democracy.”
Believe them. Here’s a thread on what is currently happening.
First, remember that this fight is always local.
In Georgia, the State Senate’s Ethics Committee voted to end automatic voter registration, which has helped millions of Georgians register and is the primary tool to ensure the voter rolls are accurate. ajc.com/politics/georg…
Meanwhile, another Georgia Senate committee just voted to advance a “license to discriminate” law.
It allows anyone to defend bigotry by claiming their faith allows them to discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and more. secure.everyaction.com/VFJMtcR71EuJDQ…
This #BannedBooksWeek, I am appalled that we are here - again.
As the daughter of a librarian, an avid reader from the time I could hold a book & a grateful writer of children’s lit, this is a fight that matters to us all:
Books are more than just words on a page; they are windows into different worlds, perspectives, and experiences. They teach empathy, critical thinking and offer a broader understanding of who we are and what we can become.
Banning books on issues of race, sexuality or history doesn’t simply take a title from a shelf. This act of cowardice robs our children of the right to engage with complex issues in a safe and educational environment.
To every volunteer, every organizer, every door knocker, every prayer warrior, every donor, every person who lifted your hands and voices. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
To the people of Georgia, thank you for believing in me and for fighting for change with me.
I got into this race for one reason only: to fight for more, for our children and generations to come. And whether we do it from the governor's mansion or from the street, from the Capitol or from our community, we will keep fighting for more in the state of Georgia.
Over the last year, I have met thousands of people face to face in Georgia. From college students in Milledgeville to the oldest resident in Baconton and countless other Georgians — they were ready to fight for the Georgia of our greatest imagination.
Families are worried about the cost of housing while Kemp sits on $400M in funds to stop evictions. We’re the 8th largest state but have the 4th highest eviction rate. 2/
Families are struggling with healthcare costs, but Kemp refuses to expand Medicaid and give health insurance coverage to 500,000 Georgians. 49% are working people.
Another big category? Women forced to carry unwanted pregnancies to term are 60% less likely to work full-time. 3/
Georgia — election season begins today. Polls are open across the state and you can start voting this week.
Follow this thread for important information regarding early voting.
1️⃣ You are eligible to vote early at ANY of your county’s early vote locations. Find a convenient location at staceyabrams.com/voting.
2️⃣ You can vote early Monday – Saturday in all counties. Some counties also offer Sunday voting.
3️⃣ Bring an accepted form of ID. For more information, visit: sos.ga.gov/page/georgia-v…
Why I SAID “YES” to reparations, but how they HEARD “NO”…(a not so brief thread on reparations, my track record, and attempts to distract you from what really matters).
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I was recently asked about #reparations in Athens. The sound is obscured but I said Yes to reparations. I always have. But I will never mislead Black people by pretending this is easy. I’ve had a whole convo about my position, as well as what needs to happen next.
Here’s the truth: for most of my life, I have fought to deliver #tangibles for Black communities, and I deeply believe support must be earned.