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Musk uses megaphone to promote misleading claims about voting, push for severe restrictions

Popular Information • 13994 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Voting Misinformation
  1. Elon Musk has been spreading false and misleading claims about voting, advocating for severe restrictions like eliminating early voting and mail-in ballots.
  2. Musk's opinions on non-citizen voting and mail-in ballots are not supported by facts or studies on election fraud and security.
  3. Claims by Musk promoting Voter ID requirements as a way to enhance election security overlook the barriers such requirements pose, especially for marginalized communities.

Livestream, 7:30 ET Tonight: Walter Kirn and Matt Taibbi Recap Super Tuesday Results

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 2262 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Livestream Candidates Voting
  1. Livestream tonight at 7:30 ET with Walter Kirn and Matt Taibbi to review Super Tuesday results
  2. Sarcasm levels may be high during the livestream, but they aim to keep things in bounds
  3. A significant portion of delegates are being decided, providing material for Walter and Matt to discuss the general election

A Dementia Patient Is President Because It Doesn't Matter Who The President Is

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 2612 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Elections President Empire Voting
  1. A dementia patient holding the office of the US president demonstrates that the person in power doesn't significantly impact the functioning of the US empire.
  2. The reality is that the US government is largely controlled by unelected empire managers who have consistent influence across different administrations.
  3. Voting might not lead to meaningful changes in crucial aspects of US government behavior, suggesting the need for alternative methods to bring about real change.

Abortion, Every Day (1.22.24)

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 2476 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion rights Legislation Political Activism Voting
  1. Republicans are strategically avoiding the term 'abortion ban' to gain public support for their restrictions.
  2. Some states like Wisconsin and Iowa are pushing extreme abortion restrictions, like banning abortions at 14 weeks and requiring 'prosecutable' cases for rape victims.
  3. Efforts are being made in various pro-choice states like Colorado, Maine, Maryland, and Alabama to protect abortion rights through ballot measures and legislation.
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By-election results: The Tories are finished

Striking 13 • 2355 implied HN points • 20 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Political parties Leadership Voting Government
  1. The by-election results show massive swings favoring Labour, hinting at a potential huge Labour majority in the next election.
  2. The significant swings in Mid Beds and Tamworth by-elections, overthrowing large Tory majorities, are quite unusual and challenging for the Conservatives.
  3. The efficiency of the anti-Tory vote, tactical voting by people to hurt the government, and the squeeze on other parties like Greens and Lib Dems indicate a tough road ahead for the Tories.

Young Voters Are Furious at Biden. That’s Nice.

American Dreaming • 212 implied HN points • 10 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Polls Voting Youth Foreign Policy
  1. Critics argue that young voters are angry at Biden due to his support for Israel, but data shows this may not be impacting his re-election chances.
  2. Despite concerns about young progressive voters turning away from Biden, the data indicates that they are not a significant voting bloc and may not sway elections.
  3. Changing his stance on Israel/Palestine would not benefit Biden politically, as it could alienate reliable voters to cater to a smaller, less reliable group.

Progressives Declare San Francisco Unworthy of Progressivism

I Might Be Wrong • 7 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Progressivism Voting Media Crime Housing
  1. Progressives in San Francisco faced a setback when voters passed non-progressive propositions, such as strengthening the police and teaching algebra in 8th grade.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle writers criticized the progressives for their inability to address important issues like crime, housing, and education effectively.
  3. The response to the city's changes showed a lack of adaptability from some progressives, focusing more on opposition than practical solutions.

GRANTED: Why I don’t vote and you should confess your mistakes to your coworkers

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 02 Oct 16
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Voting Education Leadership Students
  1. Many biases can be categorized into four groups - too much information, not enough meaning, the need to act fast, and the need to decide what to remember.
  2. Confessing mistakes at work can create a culture where it's safe to take risks and learn from failures.
  3. Experiencing recessions while in college can lead to less narcissism and more job satisfaction in the long run.