I don't recall any previous transformative technologies that had to be sold to the public so hard. No one in 1999 was going, "Guys. Cell phone? It's coming, whether we like it or not. I think it's important, FOR WOMEN ESPECIALLY, to learn about cell phone. So that we're not left behind!!"
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protect against racial discrimination, set basic standards, provide funds, and security assistance.
I've provided technical support to elections in many parliamentary systems, and each system has its pros and cons.
Centralized Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) are subject to unique pressures.
Take it up with the U.S. Founders who gave the states the power to manage elections in our Constitution.
The U.S. is unique in this.
It is a balancing act between the states, localities, and yes the federal government has a role that has mainly been to expand voter access ...
Same!
Now we can go visit with a clear conscience. 🇭🇺
We're a massive country governed by a federal system with 50 states.
One of many benefits is that our elections are extremely secure due to the decentralization.
It's not messed up.
The key to democracy is showing up in large numbers
Great news from Hungary! 🇭🇺
I refused to visit my maternal grandfather's homeland until Orban was gone, and now I can go.
77.8% turnout is outstanding!
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/...
Happy Hungarian election day!
Our final poll tracker update gives Tisza, the centre-right opposition, a 6pt lead over Orban's Fidesz: www.economist.com/interactive/...
The best way to understand it if you're younger is that "Disco Sucks" was the exact equivalent to this year's right-wing meltdown over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show.
Knock
Knock
Knock ...
ON WOOD!
BAYBEEEE!
OOOOOOOO OOOOOOO OOOOOOO! 🪩
The passage of the 1974 Equal Opportunity Credit Act was assisted in no small way by the groundbreaking legal work done by Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Homage must be paid to Donna Summer, Sylvester, and the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack obvs. 🪩
4 out of 5 funky party people agree that Heatwave’s “Groove Line” is one of, if not THE, greatest disco track ever recorded: youtu.be/XrRqiLPTVrs?...
Well this is simply fantastic!
Well done to Little, and you and CG for giving him this opportunity. 🐴❤️
Top 3 films of the 90s, brilliant.
“Unless of course you reserve a certain love of your day jobs … “
youtu.be/j0RYfmLiOQ4?...
As it should!
Texas is trying to take the Space Shuttle from the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center here in VA 😡
I’m still watching the CSPAN coverage which is outstanding.
I want to know who the big guy is on the platform who gave bear hugs to all the astronauts while they’re waiting for the choppers 🙂
Also thinking that the ocean air must feel great for them 😂
Scott what a thrill!!!
Glorious stuff 🌎🥹🙏
They're home! 🌎🥹🙏
Happy Surrender and Freedom Day! On April 9, 1865, Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant and the Army of the Potomac. home.nps.gov/apco/planyou...
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This quote 😬
“ ... as Hegseth’s top spokesman, Sean Parnell, has privately told colleagues that he is interested in Driscoll’s job should it become open, according to officials familiar with the matter.”
Or Brittany? 🤔