Some Democrats oppose ranked-choice voting (RCV) because they fear it could threaten their incumbency and power. For instance, the District of Columbia Democratic Party has opposed a ballot initiative for RCV, with Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser calling it “a bad idea.” source
Is ranked choice voting the new shibboleth to determine the in -group?
Your next mission, should you choose to accept it, is to determine whether this image is racist, or not.
Only thing I can compare it to is mulled cider
Just add clover and cinnamon to coke, and apparently raspberry, though I didn’t taste 👅 that.
Let’s just base an entire economic system on this, what could go wrong?
Finally. Defamation should make a comeback!
The kids are using wishcasting now, but it’s still the same thing.
That is worse. Worrying about the optics is an admission of intent.
Lebanon really needs a “Do Not Call” list. /s
Uh, no
Hitler used the same reasoning for the Jews in Germany.
Polybius I forget what I’m doing while playing.
Misleading headline. He said they know their serial numbers. Which means they already have them. Which is worse.
Sure, there might be a few people who will drink from the doomer cup and curl into fetal surrender. But there will be far more who will take this message and fight back.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19796830
> Sure, there might be a few people who will drink from the doomer cup and curl into fetal surrender. But there will be far more who will take this message and fight back.
Sure, there might be a few people who will drink from the doomer cup and curl into fetal surrender. But there will be far more who will take this message and fight back.
Sure, there might be a few people who will drink from the doomer cup and curl into fetal surrender. But there will be far more who will take this message and fight back.
Climate change is accelerating the melting of ice in Greenland at an alarming rate, with serious implications not only for the Arctic, but also for the global climate, including Europe. According to a study led by researchers at the University of Barcelona, extreme melting episodes—periods when larg...
phys.org
The consequences of this election could extend for millennia.
The consequences of this election could extend for millennia.
The "somewhat threatening" messages sent to ActBlue users are part of a campaign of baseless allegations against the fundraising platform.
The “somewhat threatening” messages sent to ActBlue users are part of a campaign of baseless allegations against the fundraising platform.
Kroger's price gouging to pass on "inflation" to consumers has paid off, earning $466 million in Q2 2024. Its proposed merger with Albertsons faces FTC challenge over fears of a monopoly and job losses. Should consumers pay the price for corporate greed? #CorporateGreed
Kroger executives have "proven they'll take advantage of their customers to bolster their profits," said watchdog Accountable.US.
A new strain of Mpox is tearing through Central Africa. Since the start of the year, 13 African countries have reported more than 22,800 Mpox cases and 622 deaths, which represents a 160 percent increase compared with the same period in 2023. This is likely only a fraction of the real number. What i...
Marxist.com
The Democratic and Green party candidates each command close to a third of the Muslim-American vote
The Democratic and Green party candidates each command close to a third of the Muslim-American vote
Students are one of the biggest contributors to rising economic inactivity, with deteriorating mental health a key factor
Students are one of the biggest contributors to rising economic inactivity, with deteriorating mental health a key factor
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says Amazonia suffering its worst drought in more than 40 years
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says Amazonia suffering its worst drought in more than 40 years
China logged its hottest August in more than six decades last month, its national weather service said, after the country endured a summer of extreme weather and heat waves across much of its north and west.
China has endured a summer of extreme weather and heat waves across much of its north and west.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19669541
> We’re all doomed, says freshwater ecologist Dr Mike Joy
When the World Trade Center North and South Towers fell on September 11th, over 10,000 emergency rescue workers rushed to help survivors and help recover the bodies of those lost to the attack. Of the 10,000 rescue workers, there were over 300 teams of search and rescue dogs and handlers. These team...
Lcsupply.com
On Sept. 11, 1973, the elected Socialist government of Salvador Allende of Chile was toppled in a right-wing military coup led by future dictator Augusto Pinochet and supported by the CIA