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John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act 2024
In 1965 Congress passed the Voting Rights Act, which protected a citizen’s right to vote. Among other provisions, it stated that if a state attempted thru their laws to suppress the vote of certain groups or made voting difficult through general incompetence of those overseeing the voting process, such a state would fall under a [more...]
Advantages of Ranked Choice Voting
Written in 2024 Alaskans will be voting this November on Ballot Measure #2 - Repeal Ranked Choice voting and Open Primaries. Here's why we don't support this ballot measure: RCV allows voters to rank candidates by preference, ensuring that the elected candidate has broader support. Here are some key advantages: Ensures Majority Support: RCV ensures [more...]
Why Should I Vote?
According to a recent study, these are the top reasons people don’t vote (and some reasons to help change their minds): Don't like the candidates Nobody is perfect, and no candidate is either. Find the candidate and the party that - in total - come closest to your ideals. My vote doesn’t matter Read [more...]