Edgar Lin

WI policy strategist & counsel, former public defender, aspirational rock climber and grill master, opinions are my own

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

As @protctdemocracy’s Edgar Lin & JoAnna Suriani write for WI State Bar, the law is clear: certification is a mandatory, non-discretionary duty. Lawyers who advise clients to interfere with the certification process may face professional consequences: https://t.co/saFGiMGNHi

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

It’s a “Deceive, Disrupt, Deny” strategy to undermine the election.
1️⃣ Spread deceitful narratives about the role of election certification officials.
2️⃣ Rally supporters to disrupt voting processes.
3️⃣ Use distrust to deny legitimate results. https://t.co/hmZj0Fico5

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

NEW: Election deniers are doubling down on coordinated efforts to spread disinformation to lawyers, political actors, and election officials in key states. Learn more: https://t.co/8X4CQ65sZb

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

“Since [2020] a small number of officials motivated by partisanship or conspiracy beliefs have targeted the certification… as a place to disrupt the election when they don’t like the results,” says Edgar Lin, WI Policy Strategist https://t.co/vlMtuV5dDy

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

A smart take on deep fakes ➡️ @n_schneidman & @edgarlin_WI on how the state of Wisconsin is leading the charge to combat deceptive uses of AI in political campaigns with a new law: https://t.co/letbVEQEcV

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

Yesterday’s SCOTUS decision *does not* preclude Trump from seeing trial before November, explains @KPNatsFan, former federal civil rights prosecutor at the @TheJusticeDept. Read why in this week's edition of
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[Erik Kennedy 김영남 @erikk292mke]

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[Ben Raderstorf @braderstorf]

Most people assume No Labels will fail and might spoil things in Trump’s favor.

True. But if they succeed —and actually win states— that could be even worse for democracy. (Yes, somehow it can be worse.)

@amandacarpenter & me in @BulwarkOnline:

https://t.co/gDGFMggyeb

[WisPolitics (State Affairs Pro Wisco) @WisPolitics]

🗳 Join https://t.co/0I49Gqo73n on Thursday, Oct. 26 for a panel discussion on possible changes to #election administration in #Wisconsin and ideas being tried in other states.
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[Edgar Lin @edgarlin_WI]

Excellent piece from my @protctdemocracy colleagues explaining what GA’s voter roll cleanup means! @DemocracyMcGee @SwiftClint

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

While removal or inactivation of 375k Georgia voters may seem concerning, our own GA policy advocate @DemocracyMcGee & @VoteShieldUS analyst @SwiftClint tell the @ajc it currently looks like routine list maintenance, which can be healthy for democracy. https://t.co/IlTfctJS6V

[Edgar Lin @edgarlin_WI]

Excited to talk about protecting our election officials in WI! @WPR @centraltimewpr

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

Around the country, states with divided governments, such as Arizona and Nevada, have been able to pass comprehensive, bipartisan election protection bills. Our own @edgarlin_WI tells @WPR he’s optimistic that Wisconsin could be next. https://t.co/7wWet5iurN

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

Protecting election officials, as our own @edgarlin_WI tells @centraltimewpr on @WPR, means election workers don’t have to take threats home with them when they leave work. https://t.co/7wWet5iurN

[Edgar Lin @edgarlin_WI]

Thanks Erik, means a lot coming from a community leader!

[Erik Kennedy 김영남 @erikk292mke]

Check out this @journalsentinel feature on @protctdemocracy from @edgarlin_wi. Protect Democracy continues to stay committed to protecting election workers while protecting our freedom and liberal democracy. #RepresentationMatters

https://t.co/HUWQZDNmCN

[Edgar Lin @edgarlin_WI]

This piece highlights a big risk in our election system (threats/harassment to our election workers), along with solutions (legislation to protect election workers) to target that risk @protctdemocracy #Elections2024

[Journal Sentinel @journalsentinel]

Protecting election workers critical for safeguarding democracy https://t.co/AHsePALL5G

[Erik Kennedy 김영남 @erikk292mke]

#MoMoMeeMKE #BreakingBread in support of @elevasianwi #MKEAsianRestaurantWeek.
Thanks again Kim & Tony for the hospitality. #visitmke @alipski1 @djmmke @edgarlin_WI @Jim_Villa @KristinBrey @peggysmith @thomasjkeeley @visitmilwaukee

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

We built a tool for answering if a gov investigation of a political leader furthers the rule of law or is an abuse of power. Discerning the diff matters given mounting investigations in NY & GA, @TheJusticeDept & on the HIll. https://t.co/s2xuVRyDPX

[Erik Kennedy 김영남 @erikk292mke]

Last night was a vibe, @MULawLubar thru @MarquetteU & @elevasianwi hosted #AAPIHeritageMonth Heritage Dinner, where over 250+ people attended while #breakingbread & devouring delicious bites from #VisitMKE #AAPI restaurants. #LivingUnapologeticallyAsian #RepresentationMatters

[Molly Beck @MollyBeck]

Republicans vote down attempt to prevent more investigations like Gableman voter fraud inquiry https://t.co/ynqG4NMK1n via @SchulteLaura

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

A tale of two expulsions: The recent legislative expulsions in Tennessee and Arizona are drastically different, “both in their facts and in their implications for democracy.” Read our latest, from @LouieGoldsmith & Sara Chimene-Weiss ⬇️: https://t.co/9BbaLFIo7O

[Edgar Lin @edgarlin_WI]

So proud to work alongside the remarkable democracy defenders @protctdemocracy. Check out our new video!

[Protect Democracy @protctdemocracy]

🎥 We must act now to further safeguard and strengthen our democracy. How can you join the movement? Watch our newest video on the state of U.S. democracy and what we can do to protect it. https://t.co/lFwwdoiq15