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Trying to save democracy through social media posts. Maine native now in California. Serial entrepreneur now children’s book author. “The Fish Stick Detective” coming soon…
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The Fish Stick Detective

Now the #1 Children’s Book in America!*

*featuring a detective who’s a fish stick

Out March 3

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@gamingonlinux Free speech!
The Ayatollah of Twitter has been meting out sentences that seem to conflict with his “free speech” commitment.

Governor Abbott of Texas wants to investigate migrant/refugee organizations for causing people to migrate. You may as well investigate EMTs for causing people to need emergency medical attention.

https://elpasomatters.org/2022/12/14/texas-gov-greg-abbott-wants-ngos-that-help-migrants-investigated/

Abbott claims groups are helping migrants enter U.S. illegally; calls for investigation

Abbott has asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate nongovernmental organizations, though he doesn’t name any groups or provide evidence of his allegations. NGOs call the move an attempt to criminalize their work.

El Paso Matters

This is the most dangerous person in America

@GregSargent Now that Marjorie Taylor Greene says her coup would have been "armed" and
@TPM
obtained new GOP texts about 1/6, it's even more crucial that ECA reform will be part of the omnibus, to safeguard against the insurrectionist spirit in the GOP House next year:

https://t.co/3SXQ3JVhLP

The plan to stop a future Trumpist coup moves closer to reality

Electoral Count Act reform suddenly looks very plausible. And not a moment too soon.

The Washington Post
@Orla1 I’m growing some now in a pot.
ICYMI: A Massachusetts state House seat flipped from red to blue by a single vote following an automatic recount.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/massachusetts-state-house-race-flips-by-one-vote-after-recount/
Massachusetts State House Race Flips by One Vote After Recount

Read more here.

Democracy Docket
BREAKING: The Ohio Senate passes voter suppression bill #HB458, which would impose strict photo ID requirements on Ohio voters. Currently, Ohio voters can present a non-photo ID to vote. The bill now heads to the Ohio House.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/ohio-state-senate-passes-strict-photo-id-bill/
Ohio State Senate Passes Strict Photo ID Bill

Read more here.

Democracy Docket

President Biden signs historic same-sex marriage bill at White House.

"'Today is a good day,' Biden said as he took the podium after Vice President Kamala Harris. 'A day America takes a vital step toward equality, for liberty and justice, not just for some, but for everyone. Toward creating a nation where decency, dignity and love are recognized, honored and protected.'"

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-sign-historic-same-sex-marriage-bill-white/story?id=94943898

Biden to sign historic same-sex marriage bill at the White House

The Respect for Marriage Act passed in Congress with bipartisan support.

ABC News