Fascinating read: “Employees, it turns out, do not expect female bosses to insist on long hours, and do not respond well when that extra work is requested.” https://t.co/HaD4c7jrI0
50% of Veterans are Independent voters. This means 50% of Veterans aren't allowed to vote in our primary elections. Is this how we thank them for their service?
Democrats elect @PattyMurray 3rd in line to the Presidency. 💕 having women in these roles — and thank you @SenFeinstein for being a trailblazer and role model.
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FUN FACT about NYC voting: The vast majority of NYC's Council races are decided in low-turnout closed primaries. As a result, most council members are elected by only 10-20% of voters in their district.
🧵Polarizing political views make Thanksgiving dinner awkward? We have a solution for that. Here's how to make the whole family happy with Ranked Choice Voting. (1/8)
If you live in #CO03 and voted for @AdamForColorado in his race against Lauren Boebert, please check the status of your ballot. Ballots are still being cured-- and yours could make the difference in this race. Check here: https://t.co/bTVx9El24B
Getting excited about this one: looks like #kentucky may rebuke an amendment that would say there is no right to abortion in the state. #2022Election#AbortionRights
Know Your Voting Rights:
🚨 If the polls close while you’re still in line, stay in line- you have the right to vote
🚨 If you make a mistake on your ballot, ask for a new one
🚨 If the machines are down at your polling place, ask for a paper ballot
Voter Hotline: 866-687-8683
This is not a drill: the polls in the NY Governor’s race are TIGHT, and so far voter turnout is LOW. We could lose a progressive governor. You need to go vote! #election2022#vote
Our election system only empowers the extreme right & left ends of the political spectrum to compete with each other, leaving out the independent/moderate voters in the middle. Why would they feel compelled to vote in a general election with candidates chosen by closed primaries?
☀️Early Voting begins tomorrow at 9am! Your assigned early voting poll site may have changed, and may also differ from where you vote on Election Day, so be sure to check before you go https://t.co/zhD6hwbu8E
In NYC, independent voters can't vote in party primaries, which are often the most critical elections. In this year's low-turnout primaries, that means ~276,000 voters have already chosen the winners who will represent a city of 8.5 million people. That's not democracy.
NY climate groups + lawmakers are mounting a new push for the All-Electric Buildings Act, which would ban fossil fuels from new construction over the next 5 years.
They’re leaning on a new study that found heat pumps could save homeowners upwards of $900/yr in utility bills
Gov. Kathy Hochul and opponent Lee Zeldin will square off tonight for their only scheduled debate.
Tune in to @WNYC at 7 p.m. to listen live.
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