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GOP’s voter restrictions now coming back to bite them - Republicans can’t figure out the new rules
As the report notes, several new rules passed by Texas Republicans in the wake of the 2020 elections put more stringent requirements on mail-in ballots.
One rule passed by Republican lawmakers is mandates that voters must put either their drivers license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number on the envelope containing their ballot.
This has led to a higher number of rejected ballots:
Republicans had a higher rate of error than Democrats, meaning there are thousands more Republicans in the state whose ballots aren't being counted in the primary election.
In March, during the initial primary elections, just 16 of the state’s largest counties had more than 18,000 mail-in ballots that were rejected because they missed the tiny fine print.
The first time Texas voted with the new ballot was March 1, so when the state passed the law in December, they had very little time to print the ballots and get them out to voters. But, two months later, for the run-off elections, the ballots are still a mess, the report said.
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ChatGPT on Voting Rights, Restrictions
Q: Which US states bar someone from voting when they have been convicted of a felony?
A: As of my knowledge cutoff date of 2021, the following US states barred someone from voting when they have been convicted of a felony:
Alabama
Arizona
Florida
Iowa
Kentucky
Mississippi
Nebraska
Nevada
Tennessee
However, it is worth noting that voting rights laws can change, and some of these states may have updated their policies since then. Additionally, there may be other restrictions on voting rights for people with felony convictions in other states.
Q: Explain about other restrictions in other states.
A: While the above-mentioned states permanently restrict voting rights for those convicted of a felony, other states have different policies. Some states restore voting rights after completion of a sentence, including parole and probation. Other states restore voting rights after a certain period of time has passed since the completion of the sentence.
For example, in California, people with felony convictions who are not currently in state or federal prison or on parole are eligible to vote. In Maine and Vermont, people with felony convictions never lose their right to vote, even while they are incarcerated.
It is important to note that voting rights laws can vary greatly from state to state, and they are subject to change. Therefore, it is always a good idea to check with local election officials or an attorney for the most up-to-date information.
Q: Continuing from above which states lose and then regain voting rights after a sentence is served?
A: As of my knowledge cutoff date of 2021, the following states lose and then regain voting rights after a sentence is served:
Alaska
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Utah
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
However, as I mentioned earlier, voting rights laws can change and it is possible that some of these states may have updated their policies since then. It is always a good idea to check with local election officials or an attorney for the most up-to-date information.
Q: I understand that the laws may change and your knowledge is limited to the cutoff date of 2021, so you don't need to repeat that information.
A: Thank you for letting me know, I apologize for the repetition. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!
Q: Which states permanently ban felons from voting?
A: As of my knowledge cutoff date of 2021, the following US states permanently ban felons from voting:
Alabama
Arizona
Florida
Iowa
Kentucky
Mississippi
Nebraska
Nevada
Tennessee
It's worth noting that some of these states have recently passed laws that have restored voting rights to some people with felony convictions. For example, in 2018, Florida passed a constitutional amendment that restored voting rights to people with felony convictions who had completed their sentences, although this law has been the subject of ongoing legal challenges. Again, it's always a good idea to check with local election officials or an attorney for the most up-to-date information.
Q: So it sounds like there are three categories for felons who can vote? Some can never vote again. Some can vote after the sentence. some have no restriction. Are there any other categories?
Yes, that's correct. The three main categories for felons and their voting rights are:
Permanent disenfranchisement: In some states, people with felony convictions are permanently barred from voting even after they have served their sentences and completed any probation or parole.
Voting rights restoration after completion of sentence: In some states, people with felony convictions are eligible to vote after they have completed their sentences, including any probation or parole. In some cases, there may be a waiting period before voting rights are restored.
No restriction: In some states, people with felony convictions never lose their right to vote, even while they are incarcerated.
It's worth noting that some states also have additional requirements for voting rights restoration, such as the payment of fines or completion of community service. These requirements can vary widely by state.
Additionally, there may be some variation within each of these categories. For example, some states may have different rules for people with certain types of felony convictions or for people who have multiple felony convictions.
Q: 1. Which states require felons to pay fines to vote again?
2. Which states require felons to complete community service to vote again?
A: As of my knowledge cutoff date of 2021, the following US states have additional requirements for voting rights restoration:
Some states require felons to pay fines or restitution before their voting rights are restored. The specific rules can vary by state, and some states may have different requirements for different types of felony convictions. For example, Florida requires people with felony convictions to pay all fines, fees, and restitution before their voting rights are restored, while in New Mexico, people with felony convictions are not required to pay fines or restitution before their voting rights are restored.
Some states require felons to complete community service before their voting rights are restored. Again, the specific rules can vary by state, and some states may have different requirements for different types of felony convictions. For example, in Colorado, people with felony convictions must complete their sentences, including any community service requirements, before their voting rights are restored.
It's important to note that voting rights laws can change and that this information may not be up-to-date. If you have specific questions about your voting rights as a person with a felony conviction, it's always a good idea to check with local election officials or an attorney.
Q: Name the states that have a waiting period to vote after serving a felony sentence.
A: As of my knowledge cutoff date of 2021, the following US states have a waiting period before felons can vote after serving their sentences:
Alabama: A waiting period of 5 years after completion of sentence, including any probation or parole.
Arizona: A waiting period of 2 years after completion of sentence, including any probation or parole.
Florida: A waiting period of at least 5 years after completion of sentence, including any probation or parole, and payment of all fines and restitution.
Iowa: A waiting period of until the completion of parole.
Kentucky: A waiting period of 5 years after completion of sentence, including any probation or parole.
Mississippi: A waiting period of until the completion of sentence, including any probation or parole.
Nebraska: A waiting period of 2 years after completion of sentence, including any probation or parole.
Nevada: A waiting period of until the completion of sentence, including any probation or parole.
Tennessee: A waiting period of until the completion of sentence, including any probation or parole.
It's important to note that voting rights laws can change and that this information may not be up-to-date. If you have specific questions about your voting rights as a person with a felony conviction, it's always a good idea to check with local election officials or an attorney.
Q: You gave two answers for Alabama?
A: I apologize for the confusion. The correct answer for Alabama is a waiting period of 5 years after completion of sentence, including any probation or parole. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
Q: You gave two answers for Arizona?
A: I apologize for the error in my previous response. The correct answer is that Arizona has a waiting period of 2 years after completion of sentence, including any probation or parole, before a person with a felony conviction can regain their right to vote. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
Q: Are there any [places] where felons have a permanent ban vote, and no waiting period?
A: Yes, there are some US states that impose a permanent ban on voting for felons with certain types of convictions, without any possibility of restoration. As of my knowledge cutoff date of 2021, the following US states have permanent felony disenfranchisement laws for certain types of convictions:
Iowa: People with felony convictions for certain offenses, including murder, manslaughter, and some sex offenses, are permanently disenfranchised and cannot have their voting rights restored.
Kentucky: People with felony convictions for certain offenses, including murder, treason, and some sex offenses, are permanently disenfranchised and cannot have their voting rights restored.
Florida: People with felony convictions for certain offenses, including murder and sexual offenses, are permanently disenfranchised and must apply for clemency in order to have their voting rights restored.
It's important to note that voting rights laws can change and that this information may not be up-to-date. If you have specific questions about your voting rights as a person with a felony conviction, it's always a good idea to check with local election officials or an attorney.
Q: So that makes four categories?
A: Yes, based on my previous responses, there are generally four categories of voting rights restoration laws for people with felony convictions in the US:
Permanent disenfranchisement: Some states impose a permanent ban on voting for people with certain types of felony convictions, without any possibility of restoration.
Restoration after completion of sentence: Some states automatically restore voting rights to people with felony convictions after they have completed their sentence, including any probation or parole.
Restoration after waiting period: Some states require people with felony convictions to wait for a certain period of time after completing their sentence, including any probation or parole, before their voting rights are restored.
Restoration after completing additional requirements: Some states require people with felony convictions to complete additional requirements, such as paying fines or completing community service, before their voting rights are restored.
It's important to note that the laws can vary by state, and there may be different rules for different types of felony convictions. Additionally, voting rights laws can change over time. If you have specific questions about your voting rights as a person with a felony conviction, it's always a good idea to check with local election officials or an attorney.
Q: Actually five categories of you count no restrictions.
A: Yes, you are correct. I apologize for the oversight. The five categories of voting rights restoration laws for people with felony convictions in the US are:
Permanent disenfranchisement: Some states impose a permanent ban on voting for people with certain types of felony convictions, without any possibility of restoration.
Restoration after completion of sentence: Some states automatically restore voting rights to people with felony convictions after they have completed their sentence, including any probation or parole.
Restoration after waiting period: Some states require people with felony convictions to wait for a certain period of time after completing their sentence, including any probation or parole, before their voting rights are restored.
Restoration after completing additional requirements: Some states require people with felony convictions to complete additional requirements, such as paying fines or completing community service, before their voting rights are restored.
No restrictions: Some states do not impose any voting restrictions on people with felony convictions, and their voting rights are automatically restored upon completion of their sentence, including any probation or parole.
Again, it's important to note that the laws can vary by state, and there may be different rules for different types of felony convictions. Additionally, voting rights laws can change over time. If you have specific questions about your voting rights as a person with a felony conviction, it's always a good idea to check with local election officials or an attorney.
Q: Have there been any proposals to unify the rules at the federal level?.
Yes, there have been proposals to unify the rules for voting rights restoration for people with felony convictions at the federal level. One such proposal is the Democracy Restoration Act, which was introduced in Congress in 2019. The bill would restore voting rights to people with felony convictions who have completed their sentences, including any probation or parole, in federal elections. It would also provide incentives for states to adopt similar reforms in their own laws.
In addition, there have been calls for a constitutional amendment to enshrine the right to vote for all Americans, regardless of their criminal history. The proposed amendment, called the Democracy Restoration Amendment, would declare that the right to vote is fundamental and that it cannot be denied or abridged based on a person's criminal history.
However, as of my knowledge cutoff date of 2021, no federal voting rights restoration legislation has been passed into law, and the laws governing voting rights for people with felony convictions continue to vary widely by state.
Q: How close did those proposals come to being in the law?
A: The Democracy Restoration Act and the Democracy Restoration Amendment have both been introduced in Congress, but neither proposal has yet become law.
The Democracy Restoration Act was first introduced in Congress in 2015 and has been reintroduced in subsequent sessions. The bill has garnered support from a number of lawmakers and advocacy groups, but it has not advanced to a full vote in either the House or the Senate.
The Democracy Restoration Amendment has not been introduced in Congress, but it has been advocated for by various organizations and individuals. Constitutional amendments require approval by two-thirds of both the House and the Senate, as well as ratification by three-fourths of the states, which is a difficult and time-consuming process.
Overall, while there has been some support for federal voting rights restoration legislation, it has not yet gained enough traction to become law. However, as the issue of voting rights continues to be a topic of national debate, it's possible that these proposals or similar ones could be reintroduced and gain more momentum in the future.
#chatgpt#errors#voting#voting rights#voting restrictions#state laws#federal laws#summary#laws#felony#felons#voter disenfranchisement#disenfranchisement#felony convictions#right to vote#You have to pry and coax it along
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Do you ever get the feeling old people make our lives difficult because our lives are easy and we have lots of options and opportunities and at this age their lives were unbearably hard and they had to do unforgivable shit just to get by so now they're jealous of us and projecting their trauma?
#old people#boomers#ok boomer#capitalism#trauma#tw: trauma#economic destabilization#disenfranchisement#communism#millennial#no seriously#serious drunk observation
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Slave States, 2024
Prohibitionists shoot youth and rob voting rights
Lincoln’s Republican Party died with him, replaced by Comstockist book-burning societies. Voters saw through this and reacted, but Comstock “republicans” still held the troops with bayonets and power to stop citizens from voting. The 13th Amendment was recast by White Supreme male judges to only extend suffrage to some black males. Compare that to what was written after the war to Save the…
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#backwardness#Comstockism#democracy#disenfranchisement#enslavement#forfeiture#ignorance#Jim Crow#poverty#prohibition#superstition#voting
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Heed the voices from Ladakh
“The deepening sense of disillusionment, stemming from disenfranchisement, lack of job opportunities, and overall feeling of loss, needs to be addressed”
Sajjad Kargili*
Since its establishment as a Union Territory, Ladakh has been navigating a complex landscape of evolving demands and sentiments among its leaders and residents. The initial declaration of Ladakh as a separate entity from Jammu…
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#Abrogation of Article 370#Democracy#disenfranchisement#Disillusionment#Fragile Ecology#Kargil#Kargil Democratc Alliance#Kashmir-centric rule#KDA#LAB#Ladakh#LAHDC Kargil#LAHDC Leh#Leh#Leh Apex Body#sense of loss#Sensitive Environment#Unemployment#Union Territories
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Latino Voters in New York File Lawsuit Alleging Disenfranchisement
#discrimination #disenfranchisement #election #latinovoters #Lawsuit
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the fact that the israeli construction industry was dependent on cheap palestinian labor and is currently at a standstill is one of those facts that learning it just makes you want to scream in frustration. there isn't any especially unique historical circumstance at work here. it's all always the same material incentives all the way down, for which the ideological justification (whatever its origin) is now just a fig leaf for a profitable status quo.
#CSA israel and south africa clasping hands meme#with the caption 'having a disenfranchised class of untermenschen in your herrenvolk republic to keep labor costs down'
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Buddy, when racist cunts illegally prevented me from registering to vote by just refusing to accept my papers, I PROMISE YOU shitty guilt trip memes about my inability to vote made everything worse.
You know what ACTUALLY helped?
More than every passive aggressive shit for brains on this website telling me I deserve to me racially harassed for not giving Democrats my soul?
A fucking email from a fucking HERBS AND SPICES STORE that unlike you wretched cunts ACTUALLY HAD VOTER REGISTRATION HELPLINES IN IT.
Every time one of you godforsaken freaks tells me to 'get out and vote' like its cutely trivial and didn't take months of desperate phone calls just to register (IF my registration even WORKED THIS TIME).
If you, like me, are struggling with registration or poll access, try contacting your STATE board of elections.
Request that they send you TWO copies of their registration guidelines. Collect any documents listed in them.
Then, contact your LOCAL board. Tell them you would like to register IN PERSON IF POSSIBLE.
Bring your documents and the two copies of the guideline AND a working cell phone.
If you get ANY trouble AT ALL tell the local person you will call the state board to confirm their registration requirements. Be polite, but do not leave. Put the phone on speaker.
Most of the time, the local person who is doing Actual Serious Federal And State Crimes will give up at that point. If not, the person at the state board will generally outrank and overrule the local one.
Make a note of the names of both the local and state official.
Then, and this is the most important part:
CONFIRM YOUR REGISTRATION WAS FILED.
It may take a day or two for your registration to appear.
Unfortunately, if it's been a week, you're going to have to repeat the process.
Take the names you noted previously, and contact the state board again. Report that these people denied you registration on this day, in spite of you providing these documents, then list all the required papers you collected.
The person at the state SHOULD be able to direct you from there, but the process varies hugely by state.
Good luck to you all.
ETA: I was able to vote eventually, BTW. It took far more work than it should have. Physical injuries were sustained. But I did get to vote!!
#voter disenfranchisement#i may or may not be registered at this point#but i've only been trying since JUNE!!!! THAT'S FIVE FUCKING MONTHS!!!!#I HATE WHITE PEOPLE#ALWAYS GODDAMN ASSUMING THEIR EXPERIENCES ARE GODDAMN UNIVERSAL#OOOOOH ITS SO EEEASY OOOOH JUST GO VOTE OOOOOH#Yeah dude its so easy to be racially tormented for months on end#then told my duty to my tormentors is to vote for people who are merely apathetic to my death instead of ravenous for it#goddamn fucking assholes i cannot imagine a more demotivating fucking thing
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someone give this man some support right this instant
#I love him so much#he's such good commentary on how disfigurement from trauma leads to disenfranchisement from the system and society in general#he just needs a job and a support system someone help him before I scream and throw a TANTRUMMM#spiderverse#spider verse#spiderverse 2#spider verse 2#across the spiderverse#spiderverse spoilers#the spot#jonathan ohnn#my art
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Don't Lose Your Vote! UK Edition
A snap general election could be called any day. This will be the first general election that requires photo ID if you vote at the polls (postal votes 📫 are unaffected by the Election Act 2022).
If you don't have an approved form of identification (list here), you can apply for a FREE voter ID photo card. Find out more below or use these 5 minutes to register and get your ID sorted instead ❎ because, and this is important to know, the government really doesn't want young people to vote.
The Explanation
Rishi Sunak, UK Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party, may call a snap election in 2023. (A snap election is a vote brought in earlier ⏱ than the one that’s scheduled 🕐) The UK’s next general election (for MPs and the PM) is meant to happen between December 2024 and January 2025.
A snap election happens in as little as 25 days 😨 between the announcement (aka the PM asking the House of Commons’ to approve the dissolution of Parliament) and the vote 🏃♀️
You must be registered to vote - currently over 8 million people are not. Unlike other a democratic countries, the UK doesn’t automatically register all eligible voters. You have to do this yourself. Here’s a quick reminder of how to register:
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Over the past 15 years, it has gotten harder for British citizens to vote:
Families can no longer register to vote as a household 🏡 so young voters must register themselves (Cameron Govt)
Colleges and universities are barred from registering students 👨🎓 (Cameron Govt)
The Elections Act requires photo ID 🤳 for anyone voting in person (Johnson Govt)
Local elections (for city and town governments) in 2023 were the first votes that required VOTER ID. According to the Electoral Commission, over 14,000 people were turned away from the polls because they had not heard about the change.
The House of Lords tried to amend the Elections Act before it passed, to include more common types of ID, such as bank statements, bills, student ID, library cards and much more. This amendment was struck down in the House of Commons. A lot of the IDs included in the approved list are more likely to be owned by older voters than younger ones. For example, a 60+ Oyster Card is acceptable ID but an 18+ Oyster Card is not.
Here’s the important thing to know: voters who don’t have a driving licence or passport or other approved forms of ID, can apply for a free voter ID photo card. Watch the video below to find out how!
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And finally, please, for the love of our democracy, vote.
"Democracy is not something you believe in or a place to hang your hat, but it's something you do. You participate. If you stop doing it, democracy crumbles." Abbie Hoffman
#uk politics#vote#voter id#voter registration#united kingdom#rishi sunak#election act 2022#general election#snap election#electoral commission#voter turnout#voter disenfranchisement#abbie hoffman#Youtube
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Republicans are a numerical minority and can only win by restricting who votes. Don’t let them disenfranchise you.
#voting by mail#republican assholes#traitor trump#crooked donald#resist#never Trump#suffrage#disenfranchise
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i have so many feelings about this conversation. the grief and guilt for the lives he took. how he’s able to sympathize with the gur and acknowledge what he’s done to them as well as what they did to him.
#frankie posts#bg3 spoilers#astarion#bg3#astarion acunin#bg3: vid#baldurs gate astarion#baldurs gate 3#i feel like i don’t see anyone talking about this.#like okay yes astarion is evil and selfish and amoral OBVIOUSLY#but when it comes to those that are disenfranchised#in acts one and two he hates them. bc he sees them as reflections of himself#but in act three there has been so much growth#like as long as it doesn’t have any effect on his own life (making it better or worse) he always approves of you helping kids#although he doesn’t approve of giving money to the refugees i think he approves of donating supplies?
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Illusion Of Normality: Unmasking Reality In Jammu and Kashmir
“Civil rights activists, politicians and youth are imprisoned and their voices stifled by draconian measures taken under the guise of national security. Suppression of dissent has become endemic, and citizens are subjected to surveillance and censorship that undermine fundamental freedoms.”
Altaf Hussain Wani*
Over the past seven decades, the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have long hidden…
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#Altaf Hussain Wani#Article 370 special status#Contracts of mining to non-Kashmiris#Control over prosperty#Detention of activists#disempowerment#disenfranchisement#Economic dispararities#Economic inequalities#Enforced silence in Kashmir#False narrative over Kashmir#Indigenous voices#Instability and deprivation#Jammu and Kashmir#Kashmiris#Manoj Sinha#Marginalisation#Militarisation#Minerals&039; exploitation#Narrative of Progress#Negative Consequences#Normalising instability#Normality of enforced silence#Peace and dialogue#politicians#Revocation of Article 370#Socio-political unrest#Unemployment highest in Kashmir
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