#New #Project2025 #Women #LGBTQ #Voting #Rights #alt

THOM HARTMANN THE BILLIONAIRE PLOT TO PUT WOMEN BACK IN CHAINS

PLEASE CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS, REGISTER TO VOTE AND KEEP AND EYE ON THE ROLLS. INFORMATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ARTICLE
https://open.substack.com/pub/thomhartmann/p/the-billionaire-plot-to-put-women-d57?r=ymxmu&utm_medium=ios

A Noncitizen Says She Was Told She Could Vote. Then Customs Detained Her at the Airport and Threatened to Deport Her.
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The case, which hasn’t previously been reported, marks a new escalation in the Trump administration’s efforts to find and prosecute instances of noncitizen voting, despite evidence that it is rare.
https://www.propublica.org/article/noncitizen-voter-detained-airport-customs?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#News #Airport #Voting #Vote #Election #Fraud #CBP #Trump #Immigration #Law

Needing to be a citizen to vote is kind of absurd when you actually think about it. A resident, sure — people live their lives in specific places. But the idea that simply living in a place isn't enough gets uncomfortable fast when interrogated thoroughly.

#immigration #voting #citizenship

A Conspiracy Theory About QR Codes Has Led to Chaos Ahead of Georgia’s Midterms

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.wired.com/story/conspiracy-theory-qr-codes-georgia-midterms/

Why Omaha Shows Great Hope for Centrism In America

The race for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District in Omaha has become one of the most closely watched U.S. House contests of 2026, not because it reflects the country’s sharp partisan divide, but because it stands apart from it. In a political era defined by ideological purity tests and deeply polarized districts, Omaha’s “blue dot” remains one of the few places where moderate candidates and crossover voters still matter.

Nebraska’s 2nd District, centered around Omaha and its suburbs, has long been politically competitive. The district voted for Democratic presidential candidates in recent elections while also repeatedly electing Republican Congressman Don Bacon, a figure known for emphasizing bipartisan cooperation and moderate conservatism. Bacon’s retirement has now opened the door to a highly competitive race between Republican and Democratic contenders who must appeal beyond their party bases to win. (VPM)

Unlike many House races across the country, candidates in Omaha cannot rely solely on energizing ideological loyalists. Independent voters play a decisive role, and both parties recognize that winning requires a broader coalition. NPR described the district as one of the few remaining places where “persuading voters across party lines could still make the difference.” (VPM) That reality has shaped the tone of the campaign, with candidates focusing more on pragmatism, local concerns, infrastructure, and economic stability than on the highly nationalized culture-war rhetoric dominating other races.

The district’s political makeup explains much of this centrist dynamic. Republicans maintain a strong presence, but Democrats and independents together make up a larger share of the electorate. (VPM) Omaha’s suburban voters, many of them college educated and politically moderate, have increasingly resisted the hardline positions seen in more polarized districts. Analysts continue to rate the race as a true toss-up because neither party has a secure ideological advantage. (USPollingData.com)

Even local political leaders have emphasized Omaha’s less polarized character. Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. recently argued that “the vast majority of voters are somewhere in the middle,” encouraging candidates to focus on partnership and practical governance instead of partisan confrontation. (VPM) That sentiment contrasts sharply with many congressional battlegrounds nationwide, where candidates often compete to prove loyalty to the ideological wings of their parties.

The Democratic primary itself has reflected a broader debate about electability versus activism. While some progressive voices pushed for more ideologically driven candidates, others argued that the district’s swing voters still reward moderation and coalition-building. (KESQ) Republicans face a similar challenge, as any nominee must balance support from conservative voters with the need to attract independents in a district that has repeatedly shown a willingness to split tickets.

Nationally, American politics continues to grow more polarized, with researchers noting widening ideological gaps between the two major parties over recent decades. (arXiv) Yet Omaha’s House race demonstrates that competitive districts with large blocs of moderates and independents can still reward candidates willing to work across party lines. In that sense, Nebraska’s 2nd District may offer a glimpse of a different kind of politics — one where persuasion matters more than outrage and where winning the center remains essential to victory.