#electioninfluence

[nbcnightlynews]

NEW: Facebook announces changes that it says it will be making to advertising on its platform:

--political advertisers may be required to ID that they are running election-related ads, and verify their entity and location

--it is building tools to find political advertisers that do not proactively disclose themselves, and require them to verify

--plans to build an archive of federal-election related ads, showing current and historical federal-election related ads

--begin test in Canada that allows people to view ads from a page; will then roll out in US before US midterm elections.

[whatsissue]

Elon Musk’s $1M Voter Giveaway Can Continue Through U.S. Election, Judge Rules

[inexable]

The Rise of the "State College Voter"

Tim Walz's embrace of his regional public university roots is flipping the script on political elitism. By positioning himself as a relatable, "regular guy," he highlights a significant and overlooked voter demographic—those who attended regional public colleges and stayed in their hometowns. As politics shifts from an Ivy League focus to recognizing the educational majority, could this be the year the "state college voter" changes the election game? How do you think this shift will influence upcoming elections, and do you see merits in this new focus? Let's discuss!

[qcsupermom]

Wednesday WOW: The Power of Moms in Elections: How Stay-at-Home Moms Can Drive Change in Presidential and Local Elections

American society often neglects stay-at-home parents, both in policy and in terms of maternal or cultural support, while using them as a political tool. With systemic issues like voter suppression, economic inequality, and educational disparities at play, now is the crucial moment to mobilize for and within our communities. The lack of affordable childcare and the disconnect between school and…

Wednesday WOW: The Power of Moms in Elections: How Stay-at-Home Moms Can Drive Change in Presidential and Local Elections