Progressive Politics from Memphis
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Redistricting Proposal Out
Take a look at it here. Maps aren’t included, but a list of precincts and their proposed new district is. If you want to find out what precinct you live in, go here. Update: Several folks have contacted me about problems with this proposal. Seems there are several precincts missing from the list. We’ll see…
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Redistricting: When Will This Start Being Transparent?
Our country is built on the idea of public scrutiny. The very sanctity of our representative democracy is balanced on our government’s willingness to publicly disclose what it is or isn’t doing in our name, and our collective will to demand disclosure. So when things happen, either by circumstance or on purpose, without the benefit…
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Cognitive Dissonance and the Free ID Bill
I’ve had a little time to think about all the rules and regulations required to receive one of those “free” ID’s I wrote about yesterday and after looking at the regulations, I’m pretty sure they’re not free at all. When you consider the dollars in time spent and fees to get the required documents together,…
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Free ID Law Not as “Free” as it Could Be
On Monday, WMCTV reported on some of the voting law changes that will be coming into effect. Since voting is one of those things that I think more people should do, I thought it would be good to look at just what the requirements were that are coming in. First, after January 1, 2012, according…
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Uncle Sam Needs You
h/t Squalto Rant