voting

Postmortems of voting woes, disenfranchisement, and how countries around the world elect government officials.

Donald Trump Should Never Run for Office Again
The Fairest Election Ever This year was one of the most highly contested presidential elections of all time. It was also one of the most difficult due to the COVID-19 epidemic which caused states to make drastic changes to their voting processes. Fortunately, this was realized early enough that most states had enough time to make the changes necessary to have a smooth and fair election. This should go down as Donald Trump's greatest achievement as president.
By Thomas Blackshear5 years ago in The Swamp
Why The Detroit Vote Was Legit
Detroit is an easy city for conservatives (and everyone else) to hate. It brings together all the negative urban stereotypes and makes them real in one place. Out of control crime plagues the city. The school system has been a slow-motion trainwreck for decades. City corruption is legendary; just seven years ago former mayor Kwame Kilpatrick went to jail for 24 counts of mail fraud, wire fraud, and racketeering.
By Brian E. Wish5 years ago in The Swamp
Lessons on Electoral Fraud from Benford and Brandolini
The election is over, and as expected, Joe Biden has emerged as the clear winner. As was also expected, the President said that this was because of ‘fraud’, of which neither he nor his supporters had an initial theory.
By Alex Hughes5 years ago in The Swamp
Fences
I voted. I have always voted in every election I could since I was 18. In Australia and then in the USA once I became a dual citizen. I could no longer vote in Australia after 3 years of being a non resident,
By Maryanne O'Keeffe Potter5 years ago in The Swamp
Michigan in the Middle
Reuters published a fact check entitled, "Fact check: Table shows outdated voter registration numbers for eight key states on voter registration numbers" to their website on 11/05/2020. Supposedly, as they say...
By Amanda Spradlin5 years ago in The Swamp
Congratulations For Voting, Now Let The Real Work Begin
In 50 years, historians will likely look back and note the presidential election of 2020 as being one of the most important elections in American history. There is simply so much that hangs in the balance now, from corona virus to systematic racism, from a widening wealth gap to need for immediate fixes for the healthcare system, from correcting environmental deregulation concerns to rebuilding the dominant presence the United States once had on the global stage. With record turnout and millions of Americans voting for the time, it appears that a lot of individuals realized that fact. However, voting once every 4 years (or once in a lifetime) does not fulfill the civic obligations which go hand in hand with the right to vote. With so many people engaging in the electoral system for the first time in their lifetimes, it is an ideal time for a civics lesson and perhaps a collective investment in the bank of civic responsibility.
By Michael Hanson-Metayer5 years ago in The Swamp
Dear Jonathan
Dear Jonathan, I never quite know how to start these messages. It seems silly to ask, "How's it going?" Those three words feel so tired in 2020. Exhausted from overuse and met with an often unappreciated response.
By Miss Daryl5 years ago in The Swamp
Election Reflections of a Voting Yogi
Never say that there is no power in your vote. This goes for every nationality that lives in this American country. The power of the Cuban vote showed us a lot, the power of the Latino vote showed us a lot, the power of the Black vote showed us a LOT... when we say “it doesn’t matter if I vote or not, things will still be the same” that is only if you believe that to be true. If so, be prepared with solid reasoning when those who listen will ask you why. Don’t wave them off if you feel convicted and committed to your decision. Be accountable. If this election has shown us enough, one of those aspects are that people who definitely want to see change and believe that they hold the power to change by slipping in that sheet of paper, we hold more power in our hands than we give ourselves credit for. We choose to limit our power of understanding and reasoning to help another who hasn’t reach that plateau of consciousness; yet, sometimes and we have to remind ourselves to come back to that state and continue to transcend in knowledge of what goes on around us, because of us, and for us.
By Mardi B. 5 years ago in The Swamp
Your Vote Counts
First off, I would like to start off by discussing my organization of choice, and how much of an impact that they have had on this up-and-coming election. This election is essential to our future, and I believe that this organization took the steps necessary in presenting just how crucial it is that if you are of the age of eighteen and older, this year is the time to register in voting and to take part in making a difference this coming election. Just how they have had an impact on delivering the message? And just how they went about bringing communities together, I'm talking about Twitch. And this is how they encouraged an entire array of people to register and vote this election for the next president of the United States.
By Luke Ryan5 years ago in The Swamp
Election Day 2020
Ah, good ole Election Day once again. The one day out of the year where people can fulfill their patriotic duty to vote for the people that are running for public office. They also get to vote in their state elections as well. The politicians in all levels of government this election should be more understanding in the issues that affect everyone as a whole. It is important for people who do not like the current officials in office are able to vote them out. That's the beauty of our right to vote in the United States and the democratic process.
By Dawon Roy5 years ago in The Swamp
2020 Election
I usually wouldn't say this but their is a time in our lives we should vote and I definitely believe its one of those times. This year is one of the most important election years of many we have had. Most of the years we have gotten through we have thought to ourselves on should we vote or not. But this year is different from many,Let's see what this new year will bring us.Who do you think is gonna win this election ?
By Farrow Press5 years ago in The Swamp
Actions After Voting
Not too long ago my ancestors were not allowed the option of voting. They were excluded from one of society’s most important methods of exercising freedom at the time. After the end of chattel enslavement of African people in America, this was yet another barrier placed in front of their journey towards the destination of “ true freedom.” The power of choice and right to choose was not granted to these newly “freed” African Americans. The concept of “free will” or the ability to act at one’s own discretion did not truly apply to African Americans. This can also be applied to women, since they were restricted from voting as well. It’s also important to remain aware of the intersections black women existed at in this situation and the nuances that followed. Black women endured the brunt of racism and misogyny simultaneously.
By Ajala5 years ago in The Swamp