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Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 11h

The courts alone won't save our democracy — at least, not the way they function right now.

This report from @peoplesparity.bsky.social explains: https://peoplesparity.org/research/no-kings-the-urgent-need-for-court-reform/

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Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 14h

As the shut down drags on, members of Congress need a reminder: They serve their constituents, not party leaders. https://contrarian.substack.com/p/breaking-the-shutdown-cycle

Breaking the Shutdown Cycle

The Ghost of Gingrich and the Politics of Perpetual Crisis

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Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 17h

We're nearly a month away from Nov. elections representing 32 states and dozens of cities.

This cheat sheet has everything you need to know about key races around the country.
https://boltsmag.org/whats-on-the-ballot/2025-general-election/

Your Cheat Sheet to the 2025 General Elections - Bolts

Four contests have come to largely define the 2025 elections this fall: the elections to lead New Jersey, Virginia, and

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Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 19h

Hundreds of teens in this NJ community will work elections this year.

Signing up to be a poll worker is a great way to support your local election officials and learn more about our democracy. https://tinyurl.com/5yx3whe7

Poll workers in training: Record number of teens step up to run the vote; county partners in civics program — Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—More Pascack Valley-area high school students than ever will be working as poll workers on Electi

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Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 1d

The courts alone won't save our democracy — at least, not the way they function right now.

This report from @peoplesparity.bsky.social explains: https://peoplesparity.org/research/no-kings-the-urgent-need-for-court-reform/

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Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 1d

Despite the lack of transparency from Big Tech, we know that algorithm is designed to keep you scrolling for as long as possible.

This is how they do it: https://tinyurl.com/386spucv

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Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 1d

As the shut down drags on, members of Congress need a reminder: They serve their constituents, not party leaders. https://contrarian.substack.com/p/breaking-the-shutdown-cycle

Breaking the Shutdown Cycle

The Ghost of Gingrich and the Politics of Perpetual Crisis

contrarian.substack.com

Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 1d

States are turning to the courts to stop the Trump administration from abusing the powers of the executive branch — with little help from Congress.

Our policy playbook explains how Congress can work to restore checks and balances in our government. https://www.checktheexec.org/playbook

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Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 2d

States are turning to the courts to stop the Trump administration from abusing the powers of the executive branch — with little help from Congress.

Our policy playbook explains how Congress can work to restore checks and balances in our government. https://www.checktheexec.org/playbook

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Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 2d

We're nearly a month away from Nov. elections representing 32 states and dozens of cities.

This cheat sheet has everything you need to know about key races around the country.
https://boltsmag.org/whats-on-the-ballot/2025-general-election/

Your Cheat Sheet to the 2025 General Elections - Bolts

Four contests have come to largely define the 2025 elections this fall: the elections to lead New Jersey, Virginia, and

boltsmag.org

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Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 3d

Non-election years keep election officials busier than you think. From data management to cybersecurity reviews, Palm Beach administrator Wendy Sartory Link highlights the nonstop work that keeps our elections secure. https://tinyurl.com/nmjnexue

Meet the Faces of Democracy: Wendy Sartory Link - Issue One

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Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 3d

For decades, cybersecurity was a bipartisan mission. That consensus is collapsing — and America is weaker for it.
https://issueone.org/articles/america-exposed/

America Exposed - Issue One

Executive Summary For decades, presidents and Congress treated cybersecurity as a bipartisan imperative. Republican and

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Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 5d

Why it matters: "Keeping the military out of the partisan political fray is a key component of a healthy democracy, allowing the armed forces to focus on matters of national security — upholding the nation’s interest and safeguarding its own people." https://tinyurl.com/28bkknt2

Tracking Politicization & Threats to the Military — The Chamberlain Network

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Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 5d

Non-election years keep election officials busier than you think. From data management to cybersecurity reviews, Palm Beach administrator Wendy Sartory Link highlights the nonstop work that keeps our elections secure. https://tinyurl.com/nmjnexue

Meet the Faces of Democracy: Wendy Sartory Link - Issue One

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Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 5d

Spending decisions belong to Congress.

Strengthening the Impoundment Control Act and the congressional Government Accountability Office are two viable solutions to help restore our system of checks and balances. https://tinyurl.com/b4vu5eak

The Power of the Purse Belongs to Congress, Not the President

Money is power. In our system of government, that power was intended to rest squarely with Congress. Yet in recent years

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Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 6d

Why it matters: "Keeping the military out of the partisan political fray is a key component of a healthy democracy, allowing the armed forces to focus on matters of national security — upholding the nation’s interest and safeguarding its own people." https://tinyurl.com/28bkknt2

Tracking Politicization & Threats to the Military — The Chamberlain Network

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Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 6d

Non-election years keep election officials busier than you think. From data management to cybersecurity reviews, Palm Beach administrator Wendy Sartory Link highlights the nonstop work that keeps our elections secure. https://tinyurl.com/nmjnexue

Meet the Faces of Democracy: Wendy Sartory Link - Issue One

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Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 6d

For decades, cybersecurity was a bipartisan mission. That consensus is collapsing — and America is weaker for it.
https://issueone.org/articles/america-exposed/

America Exposed - Issue One

Executive Summary For decades, presidents and Congress treated cybersecurity as a bipartisan imperative. Republican and

issueone.org

Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 7d

Why it matters: "Keeping the military out of the partisan political fray is a key component of a healthy democracy, allowing the armed forces to focus on matters of national security — upholding the nation’s interest and safeguarding its own people." https://tinyurl.com/28bkknt2

Tracking Politicization & Threats to the Military — The Chamberlain Network

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Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 7d

The U.S. military is not the president’s personal police force. Congress can stop this by updating the Posse Comitatus Act to reassert the clear line between military power and civilian law enforcement. https://tinyurl.com/3sjkn9m6

President Trump’s call to use U.S. cities as military training grounds is “deeply concerning and un-American” - Issue One

In response to President Trump calling for the military to use U.S. cities as “training grounds” and target “the enemy f

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Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 8d

Why it matters: “Without a quorum, the FEC is a watchdog without a bark or bite. Losing its quorum defangs the FEC at a time when the robust scrutiny in politics is needed more than ever.” https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/25/fec-trey-trainor-resign-00580104

Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 8d

Meet Palm Beach County, FL, election administrator Wendy Sartory Link! In our latest #FacesOfDemocracy Q&A, she discusses serving nearly 1 million voters, the importance of community outreach, and the need for consistent federal funding. https://tinyurl.com/nmjnexue

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 8d

New @reuters.com report hightlights what we’ve been warning of: the Trump administration is pursuing “backdoor cuts” by delaying, moving, or withholding funds that Congress already approved. www.reuters.com/world/us/bac...

'Backdoor' funding cuts possible by Trump administration, as Congress faces government shutdown

With three days to go before a U.S. government shutdown, an advocacy group that tracks federal spending warns that about $8 billion approved by Congress for healthcare and education is at risk of going unused, held back by President Donald Trump's administration.

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Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 8d

The U.S. military is not the president’s personal police force. Congress can stop this by updating the Posse Comitatus Act to reassert the clear line between military power and civilian law enforcement. https://tinyurl.com/3sjkn9m6

President Trump’s call to use U.S. cities as military training grounds is “deeply concerning and un-American” - Issue One

In response to President Trump calling for the military to use U.S. cities as “training grounds” and target “the enemy f

tinyurl.com

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Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · 8d

For decades, cybersecurity was a bipartisan mission. That consensus is collapsing — and America is weaker for it.
https://issueone.org/articles/america-exposed/

America Exposed - Issue One

Executive Summary For decades, presidents and Congress treated cybersecurity as a bipartisan imperative. Republican and

issueone.org

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