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Democracy Dogma @dog4fairelections.bsky.social · 8h

Soooo... what's the plan? Will we be asking people to vote in socialism? If so, there will need to be a path for minor parties and independent candidates.

Democracy Dogma @dog4fairelections.bsky.social · 15h

Well, in California, that's the Dem super-majority.
Any party with unchecked power leads to corruption and fascism.
That's why I'm using my little corner of the internet to make pathways for independent and 3rd party candidates.

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Chronic Illness Humor @chronicillness.bsky.social · 22h

Then Jesus said unto the sick "Fuck off. You're not insured. "

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Democracy Dogma @dog4fairelections.bsky.social · 16h

Did you look in Revelations?

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MC Squared @mcsquared.bsky.social · 20h

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Democracy Dogma @dog4fairelections.bsky.social · 19h

Sure, I'm biased because I'm sick of the corrupt political machines behind both teams RED & BLUE. But I still say the Green Party candidate had the best take on Prop 50.

Democracy Dogma @dog4fairelections.bsky.social · 19h

After everyone gets over Katie Porter's meltdown, hope we can talk about how we deserve better elections. DEM vs GOP just generates extremes in candidates and, let's face it, both parties are corrupt. That's why I'm making noise for @prorepcoalition.bsky.social www.prorepcoalition.org/our-coalition

ProRep California Coalition | Electoral Reform & Multiparty Push

Explore the coalition powering ProRep Coalition’s push for electoral reform. Learn how diverse organizations and individuals are advocating for proportional representation and a multiparty democracy i...

www.prorepcoalition.org

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Democracy Dogma @dog4fairelections.bsky.social · 19h

If 2 DEMs come out of the primary, then the one that is able to attract more conservative votes wins. And, btw, all the DEM candidates were asked the very same question. Full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR4S...

Candidates for California governor talk congressional redistricting, Proposition 50

YouTube video by CBS News Sacramento

www.youtube.com

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Democracy Dogma @dog4fairelections.bsky.social · 19h

The full clip of all the candidates here.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR4S...

Candidates for California governor talk congressional redistricting, Proposition 50

YouTube video by CBS News Sacramento

www.youtube.com

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Democracy Dogma @dog4fairelections.bsky.social · 1d

The full interview with all the candidate here. Spoiler alert: the interviewer asks all the candidate the same questions.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR4S...

Candidates for California governor talk congressional redistricting, Proposition 50

YouTube video by CBS News Sacramento

www.youtube.com

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Democracy Dogma @dog4fairelections.bsky.social · 1d

For anyone wanting to geek out on the full interview with all the candidates...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR4S...

Candidates for California governor talk congressional redistricting, Proposition 50

YouTube video by CBS News Sacramento

www.youtube.com

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Democracy Dogma @dog4fairelections.bsky.social · 1d

This will be difficult to recover from, imo.

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Democracy Dogma @dog4fairelections.bsky.social · 1d

Talk about exposing your true nature.

Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 1d

Someone who used to work with Katie Porter sent me this clip from a train wreck interview with her and said “now imagine what she’s like when there aren’t cameras around.”

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 9d

Even with Eric Adams dropping out of the NYC mayoral race, voters will still have to worry about the “spoiler” problem with 5 other candidates remaining in the race.

NYC could solve this by using #RankedChoiceVoting in general elections, like it already does in primaries.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 10d

Mayor Eric Adams of New York City announced on Sunday that he would abandon his campaign for a second term, just five weeks before Election Day. His name will remain on November’s ballot because the deadline to change it has passed. nyti.ms/46YbvR8

Eric Adams in a blue tie. A headline reads: "Eric Adams Abandons Re-election Bid for Mayor Of New York City" Photo by Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 9d

Federal employees should never be used as political pawns in shutdown negotiations.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 12d

Things are starting to get more interesting. The Epstein estate has turned over another batch of materials to the House Oversight Committee more than 8,000 documents in total, including unredacted calendars, call logs, and cash ledgers.

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Fix Our House @fixourhouse.bsky.social · 12d

The @nytimes.com and @natecohn.bsky.social shared their readers' ideas for how to stop gerrymandering. The most popular proposal? Proportional representation.

"Proportional representation would make gerrymandering irrelevant. But it would do a lot more than that." t.co/1nLM8D02E8

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/upshot/redistricting-gerrymandering-alternatives.html

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ProRep Coalition @prorepcoalition.bsky.social · 12d

"Proportional representation would make gerrymandering irrelevant. But it would do a lot more than that.

Most importantly, proportional representation would make it far easier for small parties to win representation in the House."

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/u...

Readers Have Their Own Suggestions on Redistricting

www.nytimes.com

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Fix Our House @fixourhouse.bsky.social · 14d

Great idea. Proportional representation advocacy in America needs funding!! We have thoughts!!

G Elliott Morris @gelliottmorris.com · 14d

if we are going to have online magazines for Abundance, i think a wealthy patron should fund an online magazine for electoral reform — specifically for furthering the twin causes of proportional representation and democratic revival. seems like a comparatively neglected space

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Democracy Dogma @dog4fairelections.bsky.social · 14d

Buckle up. Here we go again.

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ProRep Coalition @prorepcoalition.bsky.social · 14d

"Proportional representation offers more stable, representative government than these winner-take-all methods..."

#ProportionalRepresentation #ProRep #EndTheDuopoly #EndPolarization

www.sightline.org/2025/09/23/f...

For Oregonians, Better Elections Are Hidden in Plain Sight | Sightline Institute

The state’s constitution lets localities opt for methods that better reflect their mix of voters.

www.sightline.org

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SoCal Leslie @socalleslie.bsky.social · 15d

Good morning. Silver Strand on the San Diego bay side. The yellow shrub is Coastal goldenbush.

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MC Squared @mcsquared.bsky.social · 15d

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Democracy Dogma @dog4fairelections.bsky.social · 15d

tldr: His dad held state offices from 1982- 1998. His step-mom took over his dad's place in the Assembly in 2020 and still holds that seat today.

gut reaction: Yuck.

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J. Elvis Weinstein @jelvisweinstein.bsky.social · 16d

I know antifa isn't a real organization because I don't get 40 texts a week from them asking for donations.

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