Category Archives: voting and voting rights

Two reasons to watch the Jan 6 hearing tonight

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Naomi

On January 6, 2021, I had the TV on, I’m not sure why. It was daylight and I never have the TV on in daylight. At the same time, I was on the phone with my cousin Thomas. Then there … Continue reading →

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Everyone is right to be furious over this NYT headline

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Naomi

Here’s the headline and the equally skiddy sub-head: Jan. 6 Hearings Give Democrats a Chance to Recast Midterm Message With their majority at stake, Democrats plan to use the six high-profile hearings to refocus voters’ attention on Republicans’ role in … Continue reading →

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Texas. It’s always Texas. So why is there some good news out there?

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Naomi

Today, Mimi Swartz, the estimable Texas journalist, published an incisive opinion piece in the Times. She lays out the surreal realities of Texas politics and politicians, the reason why I find myself frequently muttering, “Texas. It’s always Texas.” For me, … Continue reading →

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