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[betterbooksandthings]

We have always been lead to believe that Americans are the good guys. That they know what's best for the world, that they're democracy and freedom ringing and good old apple pie...But they're not.

Wicked as you Wish by Rin Chupeco (Miss Hutchins)

[somerandomg33k]

Are You an Anarchist The Answer May Surprise You

I did an audio reading of the Essay by David Graeber. Please share it around and you are welcomed to mirror it.

[protoslacker]

The state had set a trap for hundreds of thousands of low-income residents. Without a license, drivers can find it nearly impossible to make the money to pay the fines and the ever-compounding late fees. Many of those caught driving with a suspended license—more than 40,000 Michiganders every year—find themselves drowning in debt.

Henry Grabar at Slate. Too Broke to Drive States have trapped millions of Americans in crippling debt by taking away their driver’s licenses. Can the damage be undone?

[catharinecooper]

Voting Abroad: My Experience with Online Balloting

For the first time since I’ve lived out of the United States, I was able to cast my ballot via the internet. I had requested an online ballot from the County of Orange. The registrar had forwarded a packet that included a statement of oath, swearing to my identity, a digital envelope that matched the type that I had used for mail-in ballots, and the ballot itself. Each was in a PDF format, which…

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[janeflowersart]

Anti-ANC Sentiment Rises - If Ramaphosa Goes, Who Fills The Power Gap? (Editorial)

Anti-ANC Sentiment Rises – If Ramaphosa Goes, Who Fills The Power Gap? (Editorial)

Anti-ANC feelings run very high on social media these days. In fact, #VoetsekANC and #ANCMustFall trend frequently. People of all colors and status tweet out their frustration over corruption and the way the NCCC deals with the coronavirus. Continued bans on business activities see mounting job losses. Plus, allegations of nepotism amongst the government rises. People call for President Ramaphosa

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[jaynezak]

Eight Good Reasons To Vote

Eight Good Reasons To Vote

Eight Good Reasons To Vote

“Following the close of the Constitutional Convention, Benjamin Franklin was asked “What have we got, a republic or a monarchy?” He answered, “A republic, if you can keep it!”

Voting is a privilege.If you are not a white male land owner, chances are good that someone fought for your right to vote. If you live in America, you were either lucky enough to be born with it…

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[sgtechs-in]

local body elections are necessary for ground democracy

local body elections are necessary for ground democracy

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