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We created a hub for federal workers about what they need to know and do to protect themselves amid attacks on their livelihoods from the Trump Administration. Bookmark and share widely: 🔗 protdem.org/federal-work...

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One way Trump plans to indefinitely hold onto power is by crushing competition. So, how do we preserve electoral competition? It takes more than just holding an election. Read and subscribe to the Entrenchment Agenda for the details: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/s/the-entren...

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"No Other Land," the Palestinian-Israeli made film showing the destruction of the occupied West Bank's Masafer Yatta by Israeli soldiers, just won the Oscar for Best Documentary. It can't get a distributor in the US. Which tells you everything about censorship in the US.

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Israel's Energy Minister Eli Cohen plans to request a halt to Gaza's electricity supply in the next cabinet meeting, following the decision to block aid, reports Israel’s Channel 14. 🔴 LIVE updates:

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The deputy speaker of Israel’s parliament and a leading member of Netanyahu’s party calling for the bombing of food stocks in Gaza just a few hours ago. You won’t see this mentioned by any European or American leaders, or by most western media.

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This. This one person using the voice they have. We all need to do this with every platform and opportunity we have. Stand up and speak out.

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"a healthier party system that’s more resilient to the authoritarian threat is possible only if we change our electoral system." Excellent, important read from @raders.bsky.social www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/three-stor...

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Glad to see this conversation on fusion voting in Kansas is getting some notice. Looking forward to being part of it along with @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social @oscarp.bsky.social @jrdresden.bsky.social @aclukansas.bsky.social and others

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In our winner-take-all electoral system, the two-party grudge match has swallowed checks and balances that are crucial to our democracy surviving. This week's briefing covers what healthy party competition looks like: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/three-stor...

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PSA: Go see No Other Land. Take all your friends. I saw it last night and it's incredibly powerful. It's a shame and a disgrace that no American film distributor has picked this film up. Fortunately those of you in NYC can see it at Film Forum and BAM. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/m...

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New edition of The Entrenchment Agenda - Grant Tudor and @amandacarpenter.bsky.social detail the large role paramilitary forces have historically played in the entrenchment of authoritarians & the dangerous consequences of their alliances with these leaders.

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When Biden withdrew from Afghanistan, regardless of the wisdom of the policy, the chaotic execution of it sunk his popularity and marked the point of no recovery for his presidency. Trump’s chaotic and lawless withdrawal of the US from engagements like these in a rational world would do the same.

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Some of the nation's most powerful media organizations are trading press freedom for profits. I wrote about it. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/o...

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Trump’s first week reveals his top goal, and his fundamental weakness. Read the latest edition of our weekly briefing where we analyze what rises above the noise of the various actions and executive orders. www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-power-...

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Knight Institute Applauds President Biden’s Decision to Pardon Prominent Immigration Activist Ravi Ragbir. Full statement from @ramyakrishnan.bsky.social at the link: knightcolumbia.org/content/knig...

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Who is Marwan Barghouti? Why is he considered the most popular and credible Palestinian leader alive today? Was Israel right to imprison him? My deep-dive for Zeteo into the man who has been called the 'Palestinian Mandela' - and who poses a political threat to both Netanyahu and Mahmoud Abbas.

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I actually believe we can get big transformative electoral reform here in the can-do United States... leedrutman.substack.com/p/how-did-am...

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Excellent from @leedrutman.bsky.social outlining what multi-member districts with proportional representation could look like. I do see some folks getting a bit hung up on the fictional parties used. That really should be taken as illustrative, not a prediction those are the actual parties we'd get.

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Today's @thenyt.bsky.social interactive by Jesse Wegman and @leedrutman.bsky.social may be the best and most compelling thing ever written on electoral reform in America. Seriously, it is MAGISTERIAL. (Thread) www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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Politics feeling stuck? Unlock a new part of your political imagination with this fascinating (and dare we say fun!) interactive story from Fix Our House co-founder @leedrutman.bsky.social and Jesse Wegman www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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The U.S.’s winner-take-all electoral system depresses electoral competition which impacts voter turnout. Here are the three reasons proportional representation — an alternative to winner-take-all — increases voter turnout. 🔗 www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/what-if-we...

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“None of the released men had been charged with crimes during their two decades of detention.” www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/u...

submitted 58 days ago • 2 comments

I missed the release of this (from @protectdemocracy.org) while on vacation - very fun mix of democracy, design, and a healthy sprinkling of optimism! I think @99pi.org might even be interested! wherewilltheyallsit.org

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Regular citizens are the ones best suited to strengthen our democracy, especially at the local level. Quinn Raymond shares some concrete ways to help you make a difference. Read and share: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/how-you-ca...

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The U.S. has grown and changed, but the House of Representatives hasn’t. Expanding the House will ensure fair representation, better legislative capabilities, and fulfill its intended purpose. wherewilltheyallsit.org

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We’ve already seen news outlets obey in advance before Trump is president. But what happens when Trump is in office and proactively uses government power to coerce political loyalty from the media and the private sector? We call that “autocratic capture.” www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/when-antic...

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Human rights advocates have warned that Palestinian children are bearing the brunt of Israel’s bombardment and siege.

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Baby girl freezes to death in Gaza while Israel and Hamas argue over ceasefire

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The orca who swam with her dead calf for 17 days in an apparent act of grieving recently gave birth to a new baby

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Seeking writers and media strategists from diverse backgrounds and across the political spectrum to apply to join our expanding Communications team! A commitment to the fight to protect our democracy is a must. Learn more: protectdemocracy.recruitee.com

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This Haaretz piece of IDF soldiers’ confessions of human rights violations absolutely wrecked me www.haaretz.com/opinion/2024...

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What if we could increase voter turnout by 10 percent with one change? Deborah Apau explains how changing America's electoral system can be transformational for voter turnout, and especially for Black and Latino voters. Dive into her brilliant insights here: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/what-if-we...

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“A pile of shattered glass marks where 80-year-old Halima Abu Leil was shot dead. Her son says she "fell to her knees" after Israeli forces fired at her six times when she went to buy groceries on Thursday morning.” news.sky.com/story/grandm...

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Tom, a tender-hearted 6-year-old, worried Santa might not visit the children of Palestine. So he went caroling to raise funds for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund 🥺 www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

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This is a big deal. It means a modicum of accountability for NSO Group, the world's most notorious monger of malicious spyware. And it's a warning to the many other outfits that are making money by helping terrible regimes persecute journalists, human rights activists, and political dissidents.

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Got an email from an angry viewer for covering this last night so re-upping this article from @haaretzcom.bsky.social which is extremely extensively reported and disturbing. Here’s a gift link. www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

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If you agree there is something very wrong about this graph, click hear to learn more about the solution: wherewilltheyallsit.org

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Very honored to be joining the advisory board of the Allard Prize, which honors bravery and visionary leadership in combatting corruption and safeguarding human rights. More about the prize here: allardprize.org/about-us/

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The world's richest man managed to take $190 million away from a child cancer research center with his posts yesterday. Funding now stripped in the new bill.

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Dream Job Alert 🚨 @protectdemocracy.org is hiring Counsel with expertise in 1A/media/tech or administrative/executive branch law. Join the fight to defend the rule of law and combat authoritarianism. Apply by 1/15: protectdemocracy.recruitee.com

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The latest "Future-Proofing Congress" newsletter is out! This month, we’re covering: -Our new report with Protect Democracy on an expanded and modern House, -The new Congressional calendars, -Why the House needs proxy voting for Members on leave, and more! www.popvox.org/futureproofi...

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This is what US forces were doing for a time in Pakistan and Yemen a decade ago--making bystander casualties disappear by arbitrarily labeling everyone a terrorist--except the IDF has been doing it on a much larger scale, according to IDF soldiers who served in Gaza. www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

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Overcrowded offices and outdated facilities can’t support a growing House, or meet the needs of a growing nation. Our report shows how modern architecture can make House expansion possible—and inspiring. Explore the designs: wherewilltheyallsit.org

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The House hasn’t grown since 1910, but our population has nearly tripled. Expanding the House is critical to building a more responsive government — and we’ve mapped out how it can be done with modern infrastructure. www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/where-will...

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