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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 8h

Standard time is fucking bullshit. I can't believe we're doing this again.

Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 5d

"One version of this proposal, albeit flawed, has already been filed, the Fair Representation Act, which would require each district to elect three to five representatives."

I'm curious what parts of the Act @andycraig.bsky.social thinks are flawed. (It the ranked choice voting bit?)

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The UnPopulist @theunpopulist.net · 6d

Want an end to the Gerrymandering Wars?

Embrace proportional representation.

@andycraig.bsky.social

Want to End the Gerrymandering Wars? Embrace Proportional Representation

Trump has triggered a particularly fierce round, but the logic of war is inherent in a winner-take-all system

www.theunpopulist.net

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Jennifer N. Victor @jenvictor.bsky.social · 7d

Much like Global Thermal Nuclear War, the only way to win the gerrymandering race is not to play—meaning, eliminate all districts and move to a proportional representation system for the US House.

a computer screen shows a map of the world with lines coming out of it

Alt: a computer screen shows a map of the world with lines coming out of it

media.tenor.com

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Bluesky mods aid genocide by banning Palestinians @pastures.myatproto.social · 11d

Democracy turning to autocracy? Violent armed masked thugs infesting your city?

GENERAL STRIKE might be right for you.

Talk to your coworkers and neighbors about trying GENERAL STRIKE today!

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 10d

I love days when I wake up and learn some better functioning democracy is about to have a presidential election and the campaign has only been going for like a month and none of the candidates seem like psycho fascists and the leading candidate seems pretty good actually. Good job y'all.

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ProRep Coalition @prorepcoalition.bsky.social · 10d

Want to see more choices at the ballot box?

Support #ProportionalRepresentation.

#ProRep #EndTheDuopoly #MultiPartyAmerica

Political Reform and Civic Engagement @politicalreform.newamerica.org · 11d

What might a different political system look like? @leedrutman.bsky.social explains to @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy how proportional representation could transform our elections and democracy:
www.cbsnews.com/video/is-it-...

Is it time for a third party in American politics

As the government shutdown enters its third week, frustration with Washington is growing. A new Gallup poll shows 62% of Americans believe a third party is needed, but many fear their vote would be wa...

www.cbsnews.com

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Rank the Vote @rankthevoteusa.bsky.social · 11d

Still hearing a lot of talk about #gerrymandering? We have a blog that will get you up to speed on how it's silencing your voice!

Check it out: https://rankthevote.us/heres-how-gerrymandering-is-silencing-your-voice-and-why-that-matters/

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 17d

I agree it is the best option on the ballot. But strongly disagree that people shouldn't be talking about change right now. Now is exactly when we should be talking about change.

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 17d

Maybe so. But there's no shortage of left/progressive groups telling folks to vote Yes on Prop 50. I appreciate the few that are also saying this is a very stupid system and we can do so much better.

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 19d

www.zocalopublicsquare.org/both-sides-o...

Both Sides of Prop. 50 Must Lose | Democracy Local

The Yes and No Campaigns Tell The Same Two Lies—and Betray Democracy

www.zocalopublicsquare.org

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Chris Suellentrop @suellentrop.bsky.social · 24d

Headline of the year www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

You won’t believe what degrading practice the pope just condemned

Communication must be freed from clickbait and misguided thinking, head of Catholic church tells journalists

www.theguardian.com

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ProRep Coalition @prorepcoalition.bsky.social · 24d

"[T]he 'winner-take-all' system used in most U.S. elections... contributes to polarization.... By contrast, proportional systems allow more voters to see their preferences reflected in Congress, can reduce partisan divides, and virtually eliminate gerrymandering."

www.amacad.org/news/publica...

New Publication on Expanding Representation in Congress

A new publication, which emerged from the Academy's Our Common Purpose work, proposes alternatives to the “winner-take-all” system used in most U.S. elections. The proposed alternatives have the poten...

www.amacad.org

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 24d

Some folks on here really did seem to think he wouldn't sign #SB79 after the whole ordeal of getting it passed. lol

Governor Newsom builds on this year’s historic housing reforms, signs legislation to accelerate housing and affordability | Governor of California

www.gov.ca.gov

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Mark Paul @markpaul.bsky.social · 25d

Excellent local reporting on what the attack on immigrants means for the Sacramento economy. www.abridged.org/news/immigra...

Immigration crackdown threatens key industries in the Sacramento region

The number of foreign-born workers in the Sacramento region has grown dramatically, affecting key industries as deportations increase.

www.abridged.org

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Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 26d

If the regime does go after DSA, the appropriate response will be for as many people as possible to become dues-paying members.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 26d

Jonathan Choe to Trump: "Another group right now that is behind antifa and working with antifa very closely based on the research that we have right now that we're gonna give to you and your team are the Democratic Socialists of America."

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ProRep Coalition @prorepcoalition.bsky.social · 25d

Hey Oakland and Sacramento -- come canvass with us at No Kings Day next Saturday, October 18th!

You can learn more and sign up to join us by reading our latest newsletter: prorepcoalition.org/so/f5PdA1GD6...

Join Us for “No Kings” Rallies & Canvassing for Proportional Representation

Dear friends, As Californians debate Proposition 50, one thing is clear: our democracy is still trapped in the gerrymandering wars of a two-party system. Whether you’re voting yes, no, or are still un...

prorepcoalition.org

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 26d

Politico is terrible. But Porter's behavior is very shitty here. Also tripping out on the people who are saying, "Who fucking cares? Trump is a rapist!" She's not Democratic nominee for anything. There are other choices and some probably have better judgement than to verbally abuse staff on camera.

Politico @politico.com · 26d

EXCLUSIVE: Katie Porter, frontrunner in the race for Calif. governor, is seen blasting a staffer who interrupted a call between her and a Biden official, a video exclusively shared with us shows

“Get out of my f--king shot!” the Democrat said.

Read more 👇

ow.ly/lG0V50X8Uu9

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 26d

I appreciate where Prop 50 is coming from, I personally will vote for it. But it really is NOT "proportional representation." If @cademocrats.bsky.social are really interested in #ProportionalRepresentation let's talk about how to do that! @prorepcoalition.bsky.social

California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 26d

Here's what Prop 50 really is:
→ TEMPORARY emergency maps that expire in 2030
→ FAIR and proportional representation
→ A direct response to Trump & Republicans’ power grab

Trump is rigging next year's elections, and California can stop him. Vote YES on Prop 50! Vote early cadem.org/voter-resources/

PROP 50 VOTER RESOURCES - California Democratic Party

IMPORTANT DATES FOR VOTERS October 6: Mail-in ballots start arriving to votersOctober 7: Ballot drop-off locations open. VOTE EARLY!October 20: Last day to register to vote for the 11/4 Special Electi...

cadem.org

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 26d

Yikes. I knew her answer to that 40 percent question was bad, but this whole clip is horrendous. What is Porter's problem?

CA governor candidate nearly walks out of interview. ‘Don’t want all this on camera’

“I don’t want to have an unhappy experience,” Democrat Katie Porter told a CBS News reporter before the interview cut.

www.sacbee.com

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · 26d

Wow, Johnson's response make Trump's insane nonsense so much worse.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 26d

Q: Do you agree that the mayor of Chicago and governor of Illinois should be in prison?

MIKE JOHNSON: Should they be in prison? I'm not the attorney general. I'm not following the day to day on that

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Democracy Local, a planetary publication 地方民主 @democracylocal.bsky.social · 29d

Californians, stop talking about secession or independence. We're past that. Trump dumped us. We're already gone.

My new column @sfchronicle www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...

Trump’s America is effectively abandoning California

OPINION: “The question of whether California’s future belongs inside or outside the United States remains a choice, but it is no longer a difficult one,” Joe Mathews writes.

www.sfchronicle.com

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · Oct 3

I hadnt heard about how Amtrak would be affected. I take it still running, bc it would be pretty catastrophic if not in some places. But are they affected in other ways?

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Cosmo from Sacto @cosmoq.bsky.social · Oct 2

Hmm... maybe is was the word "stupid"? I replaced with "terrible" and it seems to have posted now. But by "terrible" I mean it fucking sucks ass.