Allegra Chapman

Consultant on democracy & social justice. Mom. Risotto-maker. Crossword-er. Poor tweeter. Worse bluebook-Er. RT ≠ E.

[Allegra Chapman @ChapmanAllegra]

BISC … on the front lines, which is where we need to be to save and better this democracy

[BISC @BallotStrategy]

Today, BISC launched our #DefendDirectDemocracy campaign to protect #BallotMeasures across the country from the alarming number of state legislators attacking the ballot measure process in an attempt to squelch the will of the people.

A THREAD:

[Michael Steele @MichaelSteele]

“A citizen who feels powerless is a non-voter. And that's the most effective way to suppress the vote.” @US_Vote
https://t.co/FVU2CeLKA5

[Allegra Chapman @ChapmanAllegra]

Look where we get with roughly 50% turnout. If everyone votes, we just might land a true democracy.

[Legal Defense Fund @NAACP_LDF]

Your morning read: “The United States should require every eligible American to vote — or at least participate — in general elections.”
-An @latimes op-ed by @JNelsonLDF and Miles Rappaport

https://t.co/UCOCluRJji

[Allegra Chapman @ChapmanAllegra]

Amen to this

[EJ Dionne @EJDionne]

#Trump’s ridiculous statement that ⁦@JoeBiden⁩ would “hurt God” should encourage Biden to begin healing religious divisions & create a politics more worthy of a faith that sees the ability to love one another other as central to salvation.
My column https://t.co/Y5tH8DP2PD

[Allegra Chapman @ChapmanAllegra]

To defeat Trumpism — and save democracy — we need MASSIVE voter turnout this November by @ChapmanAllegra https://t.co/YxSobOckoZ

[Allegra Chapman @ChapmanAllegra]

Just think what the country would prioritize if EVERY American cast a ballot. It would revolutionize our politics and policies. I'm thrilled to participate in this project and at the prospect of full participation.

[EJ Dionne @EJDionne]

Imagine our democracy with an election system designed to allow citizens to vote with ease and without obstruction. Imagine every citizen treating voting as a civic duty.
Join us at 1 pm EDT (details below) for the release of our report on #UniversalVoting https://t.co/0xkaVIndeK

[EJ Dionne @EJDionne]

Imagine our democracy with an election system designed to allow citizens to vote with ease & without obstruction. Imagine every citizen treating voting as a civic duty.
The new @BrookingsInst/@AshCenter report on universal civic duty voting is out today!
https://t.co/WLYIpWAEVW

[Paul Seamus Ryan (he/him) @ThePaulSRyan]

Representing Trump “as a private citizen, not as President”=representing Trump’s personal political interest as a candidate, not foreign policy interest. This evidence supports @CommonCause DOJ complaint alleging Giuliani & Toensing illegally solicited foreign help in US election

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Before arguing with friends or family around the Thanksgiving table, take a look at the science behind arguing better. And it'll never hurt to try this: "Listen to people, get them to think about their own experience, and highlight your common humanity." https://t.co/AZC9kpqoqx

[Rudy Mehrbani @RudyMehrbani]

Today provides another example of @realDonaldTrump politicizing independent institutions by discussing interest rates w the Fed chair. The audacity to publicize the discussion shows a lack of respect for economics, the role of independent agencies & democratic institutions.

[Ari Berman @AriBerman]

Let’s be very clear what’s happening here: Trump is openly asking foreign governments to interfere in the 2020 presidential election against his political rivals

And Republicans are allowing it to happen by doing nothing about impeachment or election security

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Like the Beatles said: It’s getting better all the time. Thanks, babe, for 27 amazing years!

[Michelle Obama @MichelleObama]

27 years ago, this guy promised me a life full of adventure. I’d say he’s delivered. Here’s to our next chapter of becoming empty nesters and discovering what’s next—while still feeling the magic that brought us together all those years ago. Happy anniversary, Barack.

[Janai Nelson @JNelsonLDF]

Congratulations to @NAACP_LDF’s President and Director-Counsel @Sifill_LDF on receiving the 2019 New Press Social Justice Award! @thenewpress

[Allegra Chapman @ChapmanAllegra]

@GeekTrader I am so sorry.

[Kristen Clarke @KristenClarkeJD]

Shane Piche, white, admitted to raping a 14 yr old girl. He will do NO jail time.

16 yr old Kaleif Browder, African American, spent 3 yrs on Rikers Island awaiting trial on an accusation that he stole a backpack. Much of the time was spent in solitary confinement.

[Ari Berman @AriBerman]

Florida House passes modern day poll tax that could disenfranchise over 1 million people who were set to have voting rights restored, brazenly undermining will of 64% of voters who backed Amendment 4

[Allegra Chapman @ChapmanAllegra]

@NPR Lately ... Bad Blood, Americanah, Age of Miracles

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

"If this is the new normal, I want no part of it": Citing Trump, Iowa’s longest-serving Republican leaves party https://t.co/2vsa2UoTBH

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Dominique’s story is a reminder to us that where you’re from shouldn’t define what you can achieve. I’m proud of her and all students striving for a better future.