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BLACKVOTER.ORG #31
Empowering Awareness: Stay Grounded With Blackvoter.org Newsletter!
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DID YOU KNOWβ¦.!?African Americans are more likely to be uninsured compared to white Americans. Approximately 10.6% of Black Americans are uninsured, compared to 5.4% of white Americans
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This article highlights five political cartoons that poke fun at Donald Trump's so-called "gag order," which critics argue restricts freedom of speech. π¨π€ The cartoons touch on various aspects of the gag order, including hush money, veiled threats, and Trump's power over the media. π°π£οΈ The artists use humor and satire to critique Trump's approach to transparency and highlight the potential dangers of silencing dissenting voices. πβοΈ Some of the highlights from the cartoons include:
β’ One cartoon depicts Trump as a puppeteer, controlling the media with strings attached to their mouths. πͺπ€‘
β’ Another cartoon shows Trump holding a bag of money labeled "hush money" and offering it to a journalist, implying that he is trying to buy their silence. πΌπ΅
β’ Several cartoons depict Trump with a sly smile, suggesting that he is enjoying the power he holds over the media. ππΊ
Overall, these cartoons provide a humorous and thought-provoking commentary on Trump's gag order and its implications for freedom of speech in America. ππ€
New voting restrictions are being adopted in southern states in the U.S. π³οΈ, which may have a significant impact on the outcome of the 2024 election, particularly among Black voters who predominantly choose Democrats. Southern states, including Texas, Mississippi, and Alabama, have passed laws to limit 'ballot harvesting' π, the practice of collecting absentee ballots for other voters. These new restrictions place limitations on who can witness absentee ballots and how many a single person can witness, potentially disenfranchising voters who rely on help from others to cast their ballots. Additionally, states have tightened voter identification laws, requiring voters to show more identification than in previous elections. The new laws and restrictions could affect swing states such as Georgia and North Carolina, as well as key congressional and state legislative races and court seat outcomes. Efforts to undermine voting rights in the South have been ongoing for years, but misinformation around the 2020 election has provided fresh opportunities to push the restrictions. βοΈπ
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π³οΈ Activist Davante Jennings is on a mission to engage with "low-propensity voters" who seldom vote in elections.
π£οΈ About 1 in 3 eligible Americans did not vote in 2020, highlighting the importance of reaching out to these voters.
πͺ Jennings, a top aide to a Georgia state lawmaker and volunteer with the New Georgia Project, believes in the power of grassroots activism to increase voter turnout.
π Both the Biden and Trump campaigns are striving to reach these low-propensity voters, as they could determine the outcome of the election.
π’ Biden's campaign has already implemented strategies to recruit volunteers and build a wide organizing footprint to maximize support.
β¨ Jennings emphasizes the importance of consistency and personal connection in winning over skeptical nonvoters.
ποΈ He focuses on discussing quality of life issues, such as job opportunities, healthcare access, and criminal justice reform, rather than specific candidates.
π‘ Jennings believes that sharing his own story and connecting issues to the ballot box is crucial in breaking through to these voters.
π The New Georgia Project aims to empower these "low-propensity voters" and refers to them as "high-opportunity voters", highlighting the potential impact they can have on democracy.
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In this engaging article, the author argues that Democrats are terrified of black people thinking for themselves. The author highlights several key points, including:
π§ Democrats discourage independent thinking and instead promote conformity among their voters
π‘ "Progressive intellectuals" often make declarations without providing any proof, such as calling Donald Trump corrupt and deserving of prison
ποΈ The author questions whether any major city with Democratic Party control has improved in quality of life for their black population
π« Obedience is demanded by both Democrats and Hollywood, and questioning anything can lead to ruin
π€ The author emphasizes the importance of questioning and critical thinking for human progress.
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Black Americans continue to face voter suppression despite voting for over 100 years, with an increase in voter suppression laws disproportionately affecting people of color. The National Education Association (NEA) is considering whether this is a new form of Jim Crow. Tactics of voter suppression include voter roll purges, voter ID requirements, gerrymandering, and limits on voting hours or early voting. Despite these obstacles, the Pew Research Center predicts that there will be an increase of 7% in Black-eligible voters by November 2024. Black voters have shown a willingness to use the election polls to fight back and can be key players, particularly in swing states such as Georgia and Michigan. However, there are concerns about the turnout among young people in the 2024 elections. The fight for Black suffrage in the U.S. began with the founding of the nation, and while progress has been made, there are still barriers to voting that disproportionately affect Black Americans. β¨π³οΈπ
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The Democratic super PAC, House Majority PAC, plans to spend $186 million on television and digital advertisements for the upcoming elections. This is the largest early investment in the group's history. The ad campaign will cover 58 media markets in 45 districts, targeting both Republican seats in districts carried by President Biden in 2020, as well as Democratic seats in districts won by former President Donald J. Trump. Highlights from the article include:
β’ π₯ $40 million of the expenditure will go toward digital ads.
β’ β¨ The group's president, Mike Smith, described the strategy as "an offensive strategy" to win back the House majority.
β’ π Democrats only need to win four seats to secure a majority.
β’ π― The group is focusing on key states like New York, California, Ohio, Montana, and Michigan.
β’ π They are particularly targeting districts with diverse populations and swing districts.
Republicans are hoping to win over Black voters for Trump in the upcoming election. Despite waning enthusiasm for President Joe Biden among Black voters, the Republican Party faces challenges in persuading Milwaukee's Black voters of their commitment to the community. Republican activists and officials in Wisconsin have been hosting events and organizing voter engagement drives, but these efforts were thrown into confusion when the Republican National Committee announced plans to cancel community centers aimed at organizing Black, Hispanic, and Asian American voters. Some Black voters remain undecided about voting for Biden or voting at all, expressing skepticism about the Republican Party's long-term commitment to their community. However, turnout from Black voters will be crucial in deciding the 2024 elections, as they helped propel Biden to the White House in 2020.
Highlights from the article:
β’ π³οΈ Republican Party hopes to win over Black voters for Trump in the upcoming election
β’ π Waning enthusiasm for President Joe Biden among Black voters
β’ π€ Challenges for the Republican Party in persuading Milwaukee's Black voters of their commitment to the community
β’ β Efforts to engage Black voters were disrupted when plans for community centers were canceled
β’ π€· Some Black voters remain undecided about voting for Biden or voting at all
β’ β Turnout from Black voters crucial in deciding the 2024 elections
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The battle for African-American voters in key swing states, specifically Wisconsin, is heating up between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. π₯ In the 2016 election, Wisconsin voters elected Trump, but in the 2020 election, they voted for Biden. π³οΈ Now, with both candidates aiming to secure victory in Wisconsin, they are seeking to appeal to African-American voters, whose votes will be crucial in determining the outcome. For Republicans, this means trying to reduce the Democrats' historic lead among African-American voters. π Meanwhile, Biden cannot afford to lose the African-American vote in Wisconsin, as it played a significant role in securing his victory there in 2020. Both candidates are focusing on advertising, engagement, and field meetings to win over African-American voters in the state. π£ The outcome of this battle will have significant implications for the overall election. βοΈπΊπΈ
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π₯ Pro-Palestinian voters in Wisconsin could potentially cost President Biden the election if he doesn't address their concerns about his handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict. In the state's primary elections, a significant number of voters expressed their displeasure with Biden by voting "uninstructed" against him. π‘ In Wisconsin, Biden won by a slim margin in 2020, and with 8.3% of voters choosing "uninstructed" this time around, there is a possibility that protest votes against Biden could turn the swing state red in November. π© However, it's important to note that primary elections typically have low turnout, so it's unclear how much of an impact these protest votes will have in the general election. Critics of Biden's Gaza policies argue that he is not doing enough to criticize Israel's targeting of Palestinian civilians and push for a resolution to the military campaign. πβ
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