Welcome to my rant. General elections have passed, and as the votes are being tallied, we see that while Republicans are in the majority, the red wave that was promised was more like a red stream. The margin in both the House and the Senate are very close. Many of these races have been extremelyContinue reading “He Doesn’t Care About You”
Category Archives: Voting
What To Know Before You Vote!
Check Your Registration: Make sure that you are registered to vote! There are multiple websites that you can check your registration with online. They’ll ask you your first and last name, your address, your date of birth, and your email. Quick and easy! Check Where You Vote and What Time To Vote: You can easilyContinue reading “What To Know Before You Vote!”
What Has The Jan. 6th Committee Uncovered So Far?
The Jan 6th committee started its hearings on June 9, 2022, in response to the riot, sometimes referred to as an insurrection, that occurred on January 6, 2021, at the US Capitol building. Rioters were able to break down the doors of the capitol building while the official election tally was being counted. An importantContinue reading “What Has The Jan. 6th Committee Uncovered So Far?”
Five Ways to Predict an Election
We are currently in the midst of primary election season where the winner(s) of the primaries will move on to the general election. Most states have what is called a closed primary, where voters can only choose between candidates of their own preferred party. Conversely, there is what is referred to as an open primary,Continue reading “Five Ways to Predict an Election”
Can Beto O’Rourke Finally Win?
Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke is a 49-year-old ex-congressman who served the 16th congressional district of Texas from 2013 to 2019. However, Mr. O’Rourke is more famous for his impressive 2018 U.S. Senate run against Senator Ted Cruz, after losing the seat for Senate, O’Rourke also ran for the Democratic Presidential Nomination, and after losing that,Continue reading “Can Beto O’Rourke Finally Win?”
Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Advances in the House
Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill has been set for a final vote in the House on Thursday, after GOP lawmakers refused a series of Democratic amendments on Tuesday. The bill intends to forbid discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools, rejecting criticism from Democrats who have said that the bill demonizes those inContinue reading “Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Advances in the House”
Is the US Democracy in Danger?
The Democratic Party is facing a moment of strong symbolism only a day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which Democrats had set as a deadline to approve new laws to counter Republican voting restrictions in many states. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is expected to call votes that will uphold ideological divides within the party andContinue reading “Is the US Democracy in Danger?”
2020 Presidential Race Ends in Maricopa County
The 2020 Presidential race ends in Maricopa County with a narrow margin of voters in Arizona. With the election filled with claims over voter fraud and Arizona being a vital state for Donald Trump’s reelection, republicans hired an independent firm to conduct an audit into the election results in Maricopa county. Last week, the independentContinue reading “2020 Presidential Race Ends in Maricopa County”
The Postal Service is Struggling: What Does it Mean for November’s Election?
In recent months, it has becoming increasingly clear that the United States Postal Service is struggling to stay afloat, especially in the wake of COVID-19. The Postal Service has been hemorrhaging funds for many years now, but the reduction in income that was brought on by COVID-19 has sparked controversial action on the part ofContinue reading “The Postal Service is Struggling: What Does it Mean for November’s Election?”
5 New Laws You Need to Know If You Live in Arizona
The minimum wage has increased from $11 an hour to $12 an hour all throughout Arizona. This is thanks to Prop. 206 that was passed in 2016. Starting August of 2020, public schools will be training their students to discover signs of suicidal behavior in their colleagues. The particular legal action is called The MitchContinue reading “5 New Laws You Need to Know If You Live in Arizona”