The Rise and Fall of the US Empire: Abortion

Word Count: 810 · Reading Time: 4 minutes

2022-06-27

In this chapter of The Rise and Fall of the US Empire: Abortion. This post is probably only interesting to US citizens and residents. We knew Roe v Wade was going to fall. It is reprehensible that the federal government wasn’t able to get its act together in time. There should absolutely be federal law covering this and the ruling even called it out as the preferred way to settle the case.

Early Voting In Person

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2020-08-15

In many states you can vote early in person. Given Trumps efforts to undermine the postal service, if this is available in your area it may be worth considering (and is generally a great option to avoid long lines). The US Vote Foundation has an excellent chart of all the methods and options available. vote.org also has great information and tools, including election reminders. Here’s a breakdown of when voting starts, with links giving details.

Trump the Fascist?

Word Count: 1462 · Reading Time: 7 minutes

2020-06-22

Recently, an old friend of mine asked the following How much of this is hyperbole? From an outsiders perspective much of the USA (news, politics, entertainment, ..) is loaded with hyperbole. Facts & intellectual discussion seem to be obscured by emotions and extremes. in response to a post linking American Democracy Will Die in 150 Days and having the following lead: There is only one issue in this US election: Fascism vs not Fascism.