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GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 1m

I think we should all want miller to resign first and most immediate.

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 14m

Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 2h

My latest: The fight for democracy is the defining battle of our generation. Within that struggle, protecting free and fair elections must be our top priority. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/why-...

Why My Law Firm is Litigating 63 Voting Rights Cases

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GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 15m

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GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 15m

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 22d

Yes, Donald Trump has repeatedly stated his desire to get rid of mail-in voting and certain digital voting machines. His comments, particularly since late 2024 and into 2025, intensify his long-standing and unsubstantiated claims of widespread fraud in U.S. elections.

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GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · Aug 10

Gerrymandering explained:

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GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 17m

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · Aug 10

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 17m

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 8d

Gerrymandering districts to maintain power in congress

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 17m

Packing and cracking voters into hell

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GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 8d

They are increasing supermajority thresholds in many areas to wipe out the citizens vote entirely

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GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 18m

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 19d

WTF! ICE agents are cosplaying as snipers now?

Protesters are clashing with ICE outside the immigration processing facility in west suburban Broadview. Agents dragged two protesters, including one pulled inside the building. A chemical agent was reportedly sprayed.

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 19m

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 9d

What comes next?

A 70% supermajority?

80%?

They are stealing away our voting rights and power

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 19m

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 26d

Yes, 55% can be considered a supermajority. The term "supermajority" refers to any voting threshold that is higher than a simple majority of 50%.

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 20m

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · Aug 10

In a representative democracy, you vote for someone to rule over you, like choosing which master makes your decisions.

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 20m

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 19d

WTF! ICE agents are cosplaying as snipers now?

Protesters are clashing with ICE outside the immigration processing facility in west suburban Broadview. Agents dragged two protesters, including one pulled inside the building. A chemical agent was reportedly sprayed.

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 21m

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · Aug 10

Judicial Appointments

Vote to confirm or reject Supreme Court Justices and lower court nominations.

Term-limited justices could face public reconfirmation after each term (e.g., every 8 years).

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 21m

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · Aug 10

Safeguards to Prevent Abuse

Cooldown Period: After a no-confidence vote is initiated, the same official cannot be subjected to another for a set period (e.g., 1-2 years).

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 21m

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · Aug 10

No Confidence Votes

Allow citizens to initiate or vote on recall elections or no-confidence votes for elected officials at all levels.

Will apply to mayors, governors, and even members of Congress.

Referendums

Citizens can propose and decide national and local policy directly.

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 21m

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · Aug 10

Trigger Mechanism

Petition Requirement: A no-confidence vote can be triggered if 10-15% of registered voters (verified via the app) sign a digital petition calling for the vote.

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 22m

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 19d

WTF! ICE agents are cosplaying as snipers now?

Protesters are clashing with ICE outside the immigration processing facility in west suburban Broadview. Agents dragged two protesters, including one pulled inside the building. A chemical agent was reportedly sprayed.

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 22m

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 26d

Threshold for Success

A supermajority vote (e.g., 55-58%) is required to pass the no-confidence motion.

If passed:

The official is removed from office immediately.

A replacement process begins.

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 22m

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · Aug 19

In a direct democracy, you vote with others as equals, partners shaping every law, budget, and appointment.

One is power handed away. The other is power shared.

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 54m

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · Aug 10

It’s not pure epistemic democracy, because epistemic models typically assume competence is known beforehand or averaged statistically, they don’t quiz voters per issue.

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 54m

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · Aug 10

It takes some ideas from epistemic democracy (which focuses on collective decision-making informed by truth and competence) and liquid democracy (which blends direct and delegated voting).

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 56m

Summary: This bill allocates $20 billion over 10 years to expand offshore wind energy capacity. Expected benefits include reduced fossil fuel dependence and job creation in coastal states.

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · 58m

GAGE @g-age.bsky.social · Aug 10

Example Question 1:
“Where will the majority of the offshore wind farms be built under this bill?”
• A) Great Lakes
• B) Coastal waters of Atlantic and Pacific states ✅
• C) Midwest plains
• D) Gulf of Mexico only