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Facts & Spins for March 30, 2024 Top Stories: The International Court of Justice orders Israel to address Gaza's famine, while Israel agrees to send a delegation to Egypt and Qatar for Gaza talks, Russia's UN veto ends the body's monitoring of nuclear sanctions,  Greece's government survives a no-confidence vote over a deadly 2023 train crash, Georgia's legislature passes a sweeping elections bill, former presidents Obama and Clinton help Joe Biden raise $25M at a New York fundraiser, Rep. James Comer wants Joe Biden to testify in the president's impeachment trial, a Texas woman who was sentenced to prison for voter fraud is acquitted, 45 are killed in a tragic bus plunge in South Africa and a new report says the world wasted 1B meals a day in 2022. Sources: https://www.verity.news/

Rep. Gress claims Rep. Kolodin and fellow Republicans caved to Katie Hobbs and the democrats.

At the Newport Rising Festival this year, we were inspired by the story of the Chartist march on Newport in 1839 and their six-point People's Charter to think about the reforms being made to our national democracy in 2024 via the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill. Steered by our own Matthew Hexter, our guests discuss the proposed reforms to parliament framed through the six points of the People's Charter and consider whether a modern day Chartist would approve of the recommendations. We recorded this podcast in front of a live audience at The Place, Newport as part of the 2023 Newport Rising Festival. A video version of this podcast is available here: https://youtu.be/80v0CNnR1BA Our guests Chris Haines: https://twitter.com/talesforwales ICNN Senedd Reporter based at Caerphilly Observer Tom Hoyles: https://twitter.com/thoyles Wales and South West England Political Officer, GMB Union Matthew Hexter: https://twitter.com/hexter101 Newport Rising: https://www.newportrising.co.uk Chartism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartism The Place, Newport: https://www.theplacenewport.com You can continue to find out all latest from us here at the pod via our Twitter/X profile: https://twitter.com/HiraethPod We hope you find this podcast interesting and useful. Please do send feedback, it's always great to hear what our audience thinks. Thank you for listening to the podcast. If you have enjoyed it, please leave us a nice rating or comment on your podcast app or on YouTube and, if you are able to do so, please consider supporting our work from just £3/month on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/hiraethpod

ACTION ITEM: https://mailchi.mp/aa3970bb7f3f/new-action-requested?e=aff18b8ea1@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85  (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp   (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO   (Twitter and Post)https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/Larry Opinsky: https://stladvocate.com/GOP Debate takeaways (short)-no Trump -did anyone “break through”Texas Bill on county election commissioners (short)https://www.alternet.org/texas-gop-lawmakers-control-elections/Meatpacking waste (short)https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/rural-residents-rally-against-meatpacking-waste-facility-in-mid-missouri/article_abb75caa-40fb-11ee-988a-1f3acf89682c.htmlHeat/Power grid story (short)https://www.missourinet.com/2023/08/23/extreme-heat-stressing-missouris-power-grid/Missouri Independent piece on the polling - extrapolated with our "Missouri is a microcosm" lens (long)https://missouriindependent.com/2023/08/23/missouri-voters-back-trump-show-little-middle-ground-on-hawley-new-poll-shows/Caught Your EyeRAGA opts to not back MO AG Bailey in 2024https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-influence/2023/08/23/raga-leadership-backs-challenger-00112526Rachel: https://dailyyonder.com/commentary-when-we-listen-to-people-carefully-the-false-dichotomy-of-rural-and-urban-america-evaporates/2023/08/17/

ACTION ITEM: https://mailchi.mp/aa3970bb7f3f/new-action-requested?e=aff18b8ea1@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85  (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp   (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO   (Twitter and Post)https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/Larry Opinsky: https://stladvocate.com/GOP Debate takeaways (short)-no Trump -did anyone “break through”Texas Bill on county election commissioners (short)https://www.alternet.org/texas-gop-lawmakers-control-elections/Meatpacking waste (short)https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/rural-residents-rally-against-meatpacking-waste-facility-in-mid-missouri/article_abb75caa-40fb-11ee-988a-1f3acf89682c.htmlHeat/Power grid story (short)https://www.missourinet.com/2023/08/23/extreme-heat-stressing-missouris-power-grid/Missouri Independent piece on the polling - extrapolated with our "Missouri is a microcosm" lens (long)https://missouriindependent.com/2023/08/23/missouri-voters-back-trump-show-little-middle-ground-on-hawley-new-poll-shows/Caught Your EyeRAGA opts to not back MO AG Bailey in 2024https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-influence/2023/08/23/raga-leadership-backs-challenger-00112526Rachel: https://dailyyonder.com/commentary-when-we-listen-to-people-carefully-the-false-dichotomy-of-rural-and-urban-america-evaporates/2023/08/17/

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Washington Governor Jay Inslee signs a bill into law that restricts public access to election records and centralizes requests with the Secretary of State's office, claiming it will enhance election security, but critics argue it diminishes transparency and trust. https://bit.ly/41nUwSt #TheCenterSquareWashington #WashingtonElectionsBill #SenateBill5459 #SB5459 #CastBallotsExempt #ElectionSystem #SecretaryOfStatesOffice #GovJayInslee #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

A bill sent to Washington Gov. Jay Inslee for consideration would exempt various aspects of the election system from public records requests and centralize all local records requests with the Secretary of State's office. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/washington-in-focus/support

Washington lawmakers have passed a bill that would exempt certain aspects of the state's election system from public records requests and centralize all local records requests with the Secretary of State's office, drawing criticism from opponents who argue that it will make citizens less trusting of the election process. https://bit.ly/3nqHMg3 #TheCenterSquareWashington #SenateBill5459 #SP5459 #Critics #WashingtonElectionsBill #DistrustInTheSystem #GovJayInslee #ElectionSystem #PublicRecordsRequest #SecretaryOfStateOffice #PrivateInformation #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

We discuss an elections bill passed by the Florida Legislature that limits third party groups from registering voters. On Friday, lawmakers approved Senate Bill 70-50. It now awaits the governor's signature. The bill shortens the length of time voter registration groups have to return completed forms to county elections officials from 14 days to 10 days. It imposes higher fines on forms that are returned late.

To wrap our coverage of the 2022 City Elections, Arman and Alex spoke with political consultant and TEAM for a Livable Vancouver candidate, Bill Tieleman, on the history of TEAM of the 70s, rezoning, climate policy, and policing.

New York Attorney General Sues Trump for Alleged Financial Fraud; House Passes Elections Bill | NTD Evening News

Missouri Governor Signs Omnibus - and Ominous - Voting & Elections BillToday's LinksArticlesKansas City Star - Missouri Gov. Parson signs sweeping new law requiring voters to show photo ID at pollsSt. Louis Public Radio - Huge bill adds extra steps for voters and those who run Missouri electionsText of Missouri's now signed HB 1878Groups Taking ActionMissouri Voter Protection Coalition, League of Women Voters Missouri, MALDEF,  Missouri Protection & Advocacy ServicesYou're listening to the American Democracy Minute, keeping YOUR government by and for the people.Earlier this week we mentioned that the Missouri legislature had passed an omnibus–and ominous– voting and election bill, and that pro-voter groups and election officials were not happy with the additional barriers to voting and burdens to election workers.  That bill was signed Wednesday by Republican Governor Mike Parson.Sponsors of the bill hailed the provision to implement a voter ID requirement, common among many states, but they limited the allowable ID to only state or federal IDs, not other commonly-accepted options such as student IDs and other institutional documents.  The State of Missouri charges for non-driver IDs, a barrier for low-income voters.Changes to current law will allow no-excuse absentee ballot voting for a two week period prior to the election, but only in person, not by mail.  Disabled and elderly voters would be forced to come into election offices to vote during this period.St. Louis Public Radio reports that the bill also bans third-party assistance with voter registration, restricting groups like the League of Women Voters and other pro-voter groups from helping voters register. Nor can groups facilitate absentee voting.  Election officials voiced concern over the potential disruption of election-day auditing, and the banning of private grants to offset the costs of elections, which, like most of these new restrictions, were based on false claims of widespread election fraud.Links to more information on this restrictive Missouri bill and groups taking action are at our website, AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgGranny D said, “Democracy is not something we have, it's something we DO.”  For the American Democracy Minute, I'm Brian Beihl.

An elections bill that includes voter photo ID is on Missouri Governor Mike Parson's desk. The legislation also includes new rules for election authorities, leading some to wonder how to enforce the regulations.

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For many years now, charities like RNIB have been campaigning to make the UK's voting system more accessible for blind and partially sighted people. At the moment the system is not fit for purpose and does not give visually impaired people the chance to vote in secrecy or independently, something which is enshrined in law for others. After much campaigning, the recent Elections Bill will have amendments which will change this failure. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Lord Chris Holmes, who's amendments have been included in the final bill, which has received Royal assent. #RNIBConnect Image: Lord Chris Holmes

**Jon Boud's & The All The Rage Replay On traxfm.org This week on All the Rage we talk about freedom in Britain; in light of recent restrictions passing via the Crime, Police and Sentencing Bill, the Elections Bill and what the Health and Care Bill means for our health (which has taken a hit over the last few years). Why in light of all of this do we let media ghouls waste our time claiming they are being 'cancelled' when faced with real threats to our way of life ? Perhaps a weird social compulsion to obey our masters? Links: Right to Boycott: https://righttoboycott.org.uk/ Links: Labour Notes (US): If you would like to donate directly, visit labornotes.org/donateor call 313-842-6262 Jon Boud's All The Rage Every Wednesday From 7PM UK Time On traxfm.org #traxfm #chat #alternative #media #politics #JonBoud #AllTheRage Listen Live Here Via The Trax FM Player: chat.traxfm.org/player/index.html Mixcloud LIVE : sbee.link/unk89ahme6 Free Trax FM Android App: sbee.link/63dbq9rnve The Trax FM Facebook Page : sbee.link/qdjh4puwxe Trax FM Live On Hear This: sbee.link/ntqcjk9bf7 Tunerr: sbee.link/gxrnha8cq4 Tune In Radio : sbee.link/6mny8e4cug OnLine Radio Box: sbee.link/e8hy3ngmcb Radio Deck: sbee.link/nga3verky6 sbee.link/g69hyda8qw: sbee.link/6xkhmru89c Stream Radio : sbee.link/bt3pwgmy9a Live Online Radio: sbee.link/gj3wekud8a**

The government's Elections Bill passes, fundamentally changing the democratic process in the UK, disenfranchising millions of voters in order to favour the Conservatives. At the same time, the 'independent' body that makes sure elections are fair, the Electoral Commission, has its independence removed. Despite the limited powers the Electoral Commission has, this move to put it under government control is deeply worrying.

On this episode of Dewbs & Co. journalist and political consultant Emma Burnell, former MEP Ben Habib and director of Future Cities Austin Williams join Michelle Dewbury to take on the top stories in an authentic, unvarnished and unashamed way on the side of the unheard. As the public continues to scrutinise the Tories for party-gate and a string of other controversies, the team looks at the happenings in the Labour party. The panel also discusses the new Elections Bill that silently passed through House of Lords last night with little to no media attention. And, what businesses could and should be doing to help the cost of living crisis. All that and more on today's episode of Dewbs & Co. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's ‘News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright joins Joe Mayes, UK Politics reporter for Bloomberg; Alex Haege, economist and a regular contributor to The Australian; Marina Purkiss, political commentator, and Dawn-Maria France, broadcaster and Editor-in-chief of Yorkshire Women's Life.The episode begins by discussing the unravelling care home scandal following the High Court's ruling that the government's mass-discharge policy was ‘unlawful' during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Has the Government got away with this failing too easily considering the amounts of lives that were lost during this time?The conversation then moves on to consider the Mail on Sunday's much-criticised article about Angela Rayner, and reports of an MP watching pornography in parliament. They debate whether these scandals and the aftermath of Partygate are smoke and mirrors to distract the public from serious issues that Britain is facing, such as the cost of living crisis. The panel chew over the news that electoral commissions are set to be brought to the control of Government ministers, and delve into the potential impact that this could have on democracy. The panel also share their views on No 10 backing Jacob Rees-Mogg over his drive to get civil servants to stop working from home, and analyse China's plans to build a military base on Solomon Island.Created & produced by Podcast Partners: www.podcastpartners.comSign up to receive updates by email when a new episode drops at www.wrightonthenail.fm

The Elections Bill passed the final reading stages in the House of Lords and will soon receive Royal Assent to be passed into law. We discuss the amendments which were approved in the House of Lords and were proposed by visually impaired Life Peer, Lord Holmes of Richmond. The amendments aim to provide blind and partially sighted people the right to vote at polling stations independently and in secret. We speak to Lord Holmes about what these amendments mean for you in future elections. The Graeae Theatre Company are currently touring the UK with an opera about an 18th Century blind woman composer called Maria Theresia von Paradis. The opera is called The Paradis files and it has disability access at its core; with integrated audio description, signing and an all disabled cast and artistic team. We speak to Selina Mills, who co-wrote the libretto and to the star of the show, Bethan Langford who sings the role of Maria Theresia. Presenter: Peter White Producer: Beth Hemmings Production Coordinator: Liz Poole Website image description: pictured are five cast members of The Paradis Files on stage. Bethan Langford stands in the middle, inside of a large gilded frame with red curtains on either side. All of the cast members have their right hand raised and are smiling. In the foreground in front of Bethan, are two 18th century style chairs with dark brown wood and embellished with tactile markings. Photographer Patrick Baldwin captured the image.

Lib Dem peer Lord Chris Rennard tells Adrian Goldberg why he's amongst those in the House of Lords leading opposition to the government's Elections Bill. Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White. Supported by subscriptions to the Byline Times.

Lib Dem peer Lord Chris Rennard tells Adrian Goldberg why he's amongst those in the House of Lords leading opposition to the government's Elections Bill.Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White.Supported by subscriptions to the Byline Times. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

   The Missouri House is passing a sweeping Elections Bill that will call for a full audit of registered voters and give school districts the option to hold elections on things like biological males playing in girls sports.  This is such good news, let's get it across the finish line!    Elon Musk is still trying to buy Twitter and a Saudi Prince is trying to stop it.  Musk then did what Phil Mickelson did and put a spotlight on the lack of freedom in that country, slapping the Prince right in the face.    The Royals have lost 4 straight and pitching is their biggest problem.  But my goodness, watching Carlos Santana hit is painful.      Travis Kelce's girlfriend, Kayla Nicole, has fired back at Cam Newton after his sexist comments on a podcast this week.  But you'll be surprised at which part she was offended by.    And the USFL starts this weekend and has about 10 different rules that are going to be very interesting to watch.  I'm willing to bet at least a couple of them are in the NFL within 3 years.

We discuss the economy, polling, Shanghai lockdown, and more.  Our Guests Are: Ben Harnwell, Julie Kelly, Rep. Claudia Tenney Stay ahead of the censors - Join us warroom.org/join Aired On: 4/12/2022 Watch: On the Web: http://www.warroom.org On Podcast: http://warroom.ctcin.bio On TV: PlutoTV Channel 240, Dish Channel 219, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV or on https://AmericasVoice.news. #news #politics #realnews 

We discuss the economy, polling, Shanghai lockdown, and more.  Our Guests Are: Ben Harnwell, Julie Kelly, Rep. Claudia Tenney Stay ahead of the censors - Join us warroom.org/join Aired On: 4/12/2022 Watch: On the Web: http://www.warroom.org On Podcast: http://warroom.ctcin.bio On TV: PlutoTV Channel 240, Dish Channel 219, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV or on https://AmericasVoice.news. #news #politics #realnews 

Spring is coming to Boston! Today on East to West we cover study abroad students in Dublin report green water, Fight to BU wins StuGov elections,  a bill to regulate e-bikes introduced to MA State House, and more. FEATURING: Nellie Maloney, Kajsa KedeforsWRITTEN BY: Nellie Maloney, Jit Ping Lee, Bailey Salimes, Sophie Jin, Kajsa KedeforsEDITED BY: Jit Ping LeeBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Talia Lissauer, Anna Videgar, Casey Choung, Jit Ping LeeMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  This episode originally aired April 11, 2022. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen. 

Farmworkers and their supporters held events across California today. They used Cesar Chavez day, the state holiday commemorating the late labor leader to bring attention to a bill they say would help them unionize. And it has been 27 years to the day since the death of Selena Quintanilla-Perez, “The Queen of Tejano.” The pop star's life and music continue to have n impact on conversations around Mexican-American identity. Plus, the Russian invasion of Ukriane is causing food prices around the world to rise. The repercussions of this could lead to a humanitarian crisis among the world poor. Next, the city of San Diego has a massive backlog of broken streetlights. Why does it take an average of just under a year to fix each one? Then, environmentalist Bill Mckibben, founder of 350.org, says renewable energy is getting cheaper and easier to generate. And it is ready to replace fossil fuels in our warming world. Finally, a preview of this weekend's WonderCon — the first in-person show since the pandemic began.

Ian and Simon take a glance at the last Full Council meeting before May's local elections - how much of it was leaflet-writing oratory, and how much serious business? Part 1. For reference if you want to catch the relevant parts of the full council meeting: 8. Planning development management: https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=1470 11 Health & Wellbeing Strategy: https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=4117 12. Solent Freeport. https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=4339 13. Carbon Budget methodology. https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=5202 14. Pay Policy Statement https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=6195 15a Defibrillators https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=6248 15b Elections Bill https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=8446 15c Supporting Adults with ADHD https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=11631 15d Insourcing first. https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=12225 15e Jubilee https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=16127 15f Constitutional review https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=16369 15g Local plan https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=18028 16 Members' questions https://youtu.be/l6XBZ6-McbM?t=21643

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about a new framework for better education for visually impaired children and young people, an update on the Elections Bill, more support for Ukraine and Double Dash is back, so why not get involved? If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can also call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask Alexa to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect Image:  Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB

Amendments to the Elections Bill are making their way through Parliament at the moment. They are not yet set in stone, but they include some significant changes to our rights to a fully independent and secret vote at polling stations. The RNIB have raised their concerns surrounding the wording of these proposed amendments; they think it will water down our protections and assurances to a secret vote and they have issued an online petition. We speak to the Chair of the RNIB, Anna Tylor and also to Rachael Andrews, who initiated (and won) a high court ruling that the current accessibility provisions for blind and partially sighted people at polling stations is unlawful. A new educational astronomy project, called Audio Universe, has been launched by the universities of Newcastle and Portsmouth. It's a guided tour of our galaxy, and its aim is to allow people full access to the wonders of the universe, and to encourage visually impaired people to become keen amateur astronomers, or even contemplate a career in astronomy. They've done this by turning the light from objects in space into sounds so that blind and partially sighted people can hear, spatially, where different planets and stars are located within our galaxy. We hear some of the project, we speak to two youngsters who have experienced the Audio Universe and also to blind astronomer Dr Nic Bonne, who is also the expert tour guide in the project. We also speak to Rachel Lambert, a teacher for visually impaired children and the space ship's captain. The music in the project is by Dr Leigh Harrison, the sound design is by Dr Chris Harrison of Newcastle University and Dr James Trayford of the University of Portsmouth. Presenter: Peter White Producer: Beth Hemmings Production Coordinator: Liz Poole Website image description: pictured is planet Earth and other distant stars in our galaxy. The image shows these from outer space. In the top left is a series of bright blue stars, surrounded by smaller stars that are less bright and more distant. In the foreground is Earth, with half of it in darkness. In the top right is a series of bright red stars, which perhaps represent other planets or large stars.

Republicans in the Florida Legislature rolled out a new elections bill that is stoking debate about voter suppression versus election integrity. Journalists Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss what's in the new legislation, questions facing Gov. Ron DeSantis over how his administration responded to a neo-Nazi rally in Orlando and Florida's congressional redistricting effort stalling.

The Monologue: A concerning bill wants to move every election to even years so democrats get better turn out. The Interview: TPUSA Contributor and Host of Human Events Daily Jack Posiebec on the bombshell Supreme Court news. LongForm: WA-08 congressional candidate Jesse Jensen analyzes the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine and why President Biden's poor leadership got us to where we are. The Quick Hit: State Sen. Reuven Carlyle (D-Seattle) won't run for re-election. He explains his decision and what he thinks happens to his district.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday 17th January, MPs in the House of Commons discussed the latest Elections Bill and possible changes to its content. Many sight loss charities were hoping for strengthened legislation to make sure that blind and partially sighted people are guaranteed changes, to make voting independently a secret and private process, guaranteed to all UK voters. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Conrad will and Amy Craddock, from RNIB, to find out what happened in the chamber and what the next steps will be. #RNIBConnect Image: Westminster Parliament building 

The Elections Bill - how worried should we be? by Matrix Chambers

Our guests today include: - Justin Haskins from the Heartland Institute, and- Howard Eisenman in Money Talk.

We are starting to see greater divergence in the political cultures of Wales and the UK in many ways but one of the most visible is the different directions of travel with regards to elections and voting. Wales (similarly to Scotland) is following a path to greater inclusivity and proportionality while lowering the minimum voting age to 16 while the UK Government is pushing voting restrictions, more 'first past the post' and maintaining votes at 18. We discuss electoral reform in Wales and the UK Government's new Elections Bill with: Jess Blair of the Electoral Reform Society Cymru: https://twitter.com/JessBlair7 (ERS Cymru: https://twitter.com/ERScymru ) and Maddy Dhesi of the 3 Million / Hands Off Our Vote: https://twitter.com/maddydhesi Maddy's campaign to the Scottish Government to oppose Voter ID: https://petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE1921?s=09 For the latest pods, blogs and videos, follow us: https://twitter.com/HiraethBlog And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave us a review in your podcast app of choice.

It's back to more serious matters in this episode of Never Mind The Bar Charts after last time's board game review - the role of money in British politics. I was delighted to have on the show Professor Justin Fisher, one of the country's leading experts on the topic and someone whose research into grassroots politics makes him a better informed expert than many on what really goes inside political parties. Feedback very welcome, and do share this podcast with others who you think may enjoy it. Show notes Jeremy Thorpe's role in unlocking the beast of national political spending. The independent who got elected as an MP by campaigning to protect a hospital. The Elections Bill. Justin Fisher's blog post mentioning John O'Farrell and karaoke. Justin Fisher's work on non-members helping in election campaigns. Tim Bale on the upsides of getting non-members involved formally in parties. Justin Fisher on Twitter. Theme tune by Hugo Lee. New to listening to podcasts? Here are some tips on how to listen to podcasts. Enjoy the show? Spread the word Follow the show on Twitter. Like the show on Facebook. Share the show's website, www.NeverMindTheBarCharts.com.  

There are some proposed changes to the elections bill that will affect the way blind and partially sighted people can vote. RNIB are trying to stop these changes, Ellie's been finding out more. To find out more and write to your MP please visit this website Everything you need to know about the Elections Bill - RNIB - See differently Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath

Parliament is scrutinising two sets of government proposals relating to elections: the Elections Bill and the draft Online Safety Bill. Some aspects of both measures have been widely welcomed, but others are controversial. Will tighter parliamentary control over the Electoral Commission harm that body's independence? Will voter ID requirements reduce access to the ballot? Does the Bill deal effectively with complex questions concerning notional expenditure and ‘third party' regulation? Will the proposals on online safety – much changed since they were first put forward in 2019 – enable rather than inhibit misinformation? In this seminar, a panel of leading experts and practitioners will reflect.Speakers:Justin Fisher, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Policy Unit, Brunel UniversityLaura Lock, Deputy Chief Executive of the Association of Electoral AdministratorsBaroness (Nicky) Morgan of Cotes, former Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport, now Vice-Chair of the APPG on Digital Regulation and ResponsibilityLouise Edwards, Director of Regulation at the Electoral CommissionChair: Dr Alan Renwick, Deputy Director of the Constitution Unit

Governor Greg Abbott signs elections bill; Pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations hit all-time high in Dallas-Fort Worth; Governor Greg Abbott sets 3rd special session; Only Dallas County residents can get State Fair coupon reward for getting COVID-19 vaccine

Parliament returns to a family-sized party pack of Government cruelty and ineptitude: a National Insurance hike that hits the lowest-paid the hardest, an end to the £20 Universal Credit bonus for the neediest families, and an Elections Bill that makes it harder for us to vote them out. Business as usual, then. Plus: the Texas Taliban's war on abortion, the 20th anniversary of 9/11, and where in the world is Andrew Neil? Alex Andreou starts your week. “The message to backbenchers is, stop opposing us and we might just cancel those vaccine passports you hate.”“Cancelling the extra Universal Credit isn't just unjust, it's economically illiterate.” “If I'd have said 'drink bleach, it's good for acne', I'd have been bundled into the back of a van. So why are the police ignoring COVID sceptics?”Presented and produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers Jelena Sofronijevic and Jacob Archbold. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Audio production by Alex Rees. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Republicans believe they have already compromised enough on the legislation, while Democrats are distrustful of both the policy driving the bill and of their GOP colleagues after seeing how they have managed the process around the proposal so far.

Once the youngest MP in the Commons, Chloe Smith is now Minister of State for the Constitution and Devolution. Chloe explains what the new Elections Bill will mean for Voter ID, expanding the franchise and online campaigning. Chloe reflects on some of the big moments in her life and career, including her recent announcement that she is clear of breast cancer. Chloe and Matt discuss some of the big questions in UK politics: where should power lie in the UK? Why is English devolution not done at a national level? Did Chloe ever try and get a job at North Norfolk Digital? Follow Chloe on Twitter: @NorwichChloe Subscribe to Matt's other podcast British Scandal here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/british-scandal/id1563775446 Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Read about the Elections Bill: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/elections-bill-introduced-in-parliament-today Order Matt's book 'Politically Homeless' here: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/2100000262618 Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Follow Matt on WTSocial: https://wt.social/u/matt-forde For the latest UK Government advice on coronavirus go to: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Plans to require voters to show photo ID at polling stations were recently introduced in Parliament under the Elections Bill. But The RNIB are concerned that this will make the electoral process even less accessible for blind and partially sighted voters, who are seemingly disproportionately less likely to hold a passport or driving licence. We talk to the RNIB's Director of Development Keith Valentine about the charity's concerns surrounding this. And we get some answers from Network Rail's Head of Public and Passenger Safety, Allan Spence about their plans for tactile paving across their network. There have been some promising signs emerging from Network Rail over the last 12 months, as they have installed tactile on a significant number of platform edges. However, their current plans to equip all stations by 2029 has been dubbed by charities as not being quick enough. Tonight, we're asking whether this installation could be sped up, what funds are available for said installation and whether any temporary safety measures are being put in place whilst these plans are being carried out. Presenter: Peter White Producer: Beth Hemmings

Join Jim and Greg as they enjoying watching the Texas Senate pass a voting reform bill despite the publicity stunt from Democrats. They also unload on President Biden for absurdly calling state elections legislation the worst threat to our democracy since the Civil War. And they shake their heads as Senate Democrats start pushing a […]

It's Taco Tuesday!!! Pags is ON! Will Texas Dem legislators be arrested for fleeing the legislative session? Lt. Gov Dan Patrick joins live plus Pastor Max Lucado. Get there!

Join Jim and Greg as they enjoying watching the Texas Senate pass a voting reform bill despite the publicity stunt from Democrats. They also unload on President Biden for absurdly calling state elections legislation the worst threat to our democracy since the Civil War. And they shake their heads as Senate Democrats start pushing a $3.5 trillion spending bill to accomplish many more horrible policy goals once the infrastructure deal is done.Please visit our great sponsors:Theragunhttps://theragun.com/martiniTry Theragun for 30-days starting at only $199.My Pillowhttps://mypillow.com/martiniAll Giza Dreams Sheet sets are two for one low price!

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Texas House members flee the state to block elections bill; Marvin Scott's family says they won't give up on justice; North Texas airports brought in more than $740 million in COVID-19 stimulus cash; DFW Restaurant Week is back on the calendar

This week, four bills appeared in Parliament and were scrutinised by MPs:  - The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which passed its Third Reading this week and is now in the Lords.  - The Dissolution and Parliament Bill, which went through its Second Reading this week. - The Nationality and Borders Bill and the Elections Bill, which both went through their First Readings this week.  With such a busy week in Parliament, we sat down with a series of experts to talk about what the bills set out to do, and what the actual implications of them will be. Listen as Alex speaks with:  Tom Brake, Director of Unlock Democracy, on the Elections Bill  Mitchell Westra, Operations Director at Open Britain, on the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill  and Stella Perrott, former Civil Servant and writer at Yorkshire Bylines, on the Nationality and Borders Bill.  Be sure to follow us @BylinesPod on social media, and thanks to Jules for editing the episode! 

The lower chamber, led by House Speaker Dade Phelan, is trying to start off on a new foot with a controversial election bill that blew up during the regular session.

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold talk to Zak Carter of the Free & Equal Election Foundation about fair elections and their United We Stand festival taking place online and in California this weekend. We also discuss Bill Cosby, Thomas Jefferson's relationship to slavery, and Harry does a dramatic live reading of the Declaration of Independence. We end by talking about all the ways liberty is expanding in America.

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold talk to Zak Carter of the Free & Equal Election Foundation about fair elections and their United We Stand festival taking place online and in California this weekend. We also discuss Bill Cosby, Thomas Jefferson's relationship to slavery, and Harry does a dramatic live reading of the Declaration of Independence. We end by talking about all the ways liberty is expanding in America. Video - https://youtu.be/rj50AwHZyW4 Website - https://freeandequal.org/ Profiles In Liberty S1:E1 – Thomas Jefferson and the Anti-Slavery Declaration - https://wearelibertarians.com/pil-s1e1-thomas-jefferson-and-the-anti-slavery-declaration/ The Corrupt Commission on Presidential Debates - https://wearelibertarians.com/460-the-corrupt-commission-on-presidential-debates/ This episode is brought to you by the Right Now podcast hosted by Stephen Kent. Subscribe now to hear thoughtful conversations that will spark your brain and not your outrage. Subscribe here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GOP blocks elections bill in Senate showdown. As passengers return to air travel, bad behavior skyrockets. Australia fights UN downgrade of Great Barrier Reef health. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with Anthony Davis on YouTube, with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Subscribe, rate and review at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential world news, daily. 

The governor's move comes after Democrats walked out of the House in the final days of the regular legislative session to block passage of Senate Bill 7, Abbott's priority elections bill that would have overhauled voting rights in the state.

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and President Biden are hoping to reaffirm their transatlantic alliance when they meet in Britain tomorrow. But as POLITICO Europe's Esther Webber reports, lingering disagreements over Brexit could haunt them. Plus, Schumer says Democrats are somewhat open to changes on their sweeping elections bill. And the IRS opens an investigation into a report saying ultra-rich Americans paid little-to-no taxes. Esther Webber is the senior U.K. correspondent for POLITICO Europe. Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.

Jim and Greg welcome Sen. Joe Manchin's announcement that he opposes the Democrats' current attempt to unilaterally overhaul elections nationwide. They also cheer National Review's Charlie Cooke for his excellent piece showing how the allegations that Florida was covering up the real COVID data are not only false but were simply the concoction of just one disingenuous staffer. And they sigh as dozens of Never Trumpers launch the latest fundraising operation based on the premise of being disappointed with the Republican Party.Please visit our great sponsors:Bambeehttps://bambee.com/martiniGo to Bambee.com/martini right now to schedule your free HR audit.My Pillowhttps://mypillow.com/martiniWrap yourself in the very best with My Pillow 6-piece towel sets regularly $109.99 now only $44.98 with code Martini.

Jim and Greg welcome Sen. Joe Manchin’s announcement that he opposes the Democrats’ current attempt to unilaterally overhaul elections nationwide. They also cheer National Review’s Charlie Cooke for his excellent piece showing how the allegations that Florida was covering up the real COVID data are not only false but were simply the concoction of just […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis tailored his elections bill signing to a Fox News audience. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss the governor's political bill signing event,  Charlie Crist announcing his campaign for governor and the dilemma for Democrats as they pick a candidate to take on DeSantis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Florida legislation that would roll out new vote by mail restrictions is being criticized as voter suppression by opponents.

Jason, Scot, and Buzz gathered virtually again tonight to talk about various things happening on this Legislative Sine Die. First up was the final passage and signing into law of SB 202, the "Election Integrity Act of 2021." We talk about some of the controversial provisions within the new law. We wonder if the reaction of the bill's opponents matches what's actually in the bill and if this will do as Republicans hope and solve their electoral problems. Heh. Next, we discussed the recent court ruling against Georgia's restrictive ballot access laws. Is it good news for the State's Libertarians and could it lead to better, more substantive political campaigns? As the 2021 Legislative session winds down, the 2022 political season ramps up. Several candidates have announced their intentions, and several others are rumored to moving toward announcements. We discuss. Buzz gave a shoutout to Niles Francis' Substack "Peach State Politics." If you're interested, give him a look. Finally, we comment on the status of a few bills in the Georgia Legislature. In addition to YouTube and your favorite podcast app, tonight's episode was streamed on Twitch. Look for more of that in future episodes.

In the span of a few hours Thursday, the GOP-controlled Georgia legislature sped a sweeping elections bill through two chambers, putting the battleground state on a course to impose new voting restrictions on citizens in a state that was pivotal to securing Democratic control of the White House and the US Senate.The bill, passed the Georgia Senate by a 34-20 vote late Thursday afternoon, and heads to the desk of Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, who announced moments after the vote that he would sign it later Thursday.The legislation would impose new voter identification requirements for absentee ballots, empower state officials to take over local elections boards, limit the use of ballot drop boxes and make it a crime to approach voters in line to give them food and water.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Breaking Down H.R. 1 Federal Elections Bill Disaster Senior legal counsel for the Heritage Foundation, Hans von Spakovsky, breaks down H.R. 1, the federal elections bill that the Democrats are trying to push through Congress. It passed the House last week with only Democrats supporting it.  The bill would force states to adopt universal mail-in ballots, early voting, same-day voter registration, online voter registration, and automatic voter registration for any individual listed in state and federal government databases, such as the Department of Motor Vehicles and welfare offices, ensuring duplicate registrations and that millions of illegal immigrants are quickly registered to vote. States would be required to count every mail-in vote that arrives up to 10 days after Election Day. States must also allow ballot harvesting—where paid political operatives collect absentee ballots from places such as nursing homes—exposing our most vulnerable voters to coercion and increasing the risk that their ballots will be tampered with. At the same time, state and local election officials would be stripped of their ability to maintain the accuracy of voter rolls, barred from verifying voter eligibility, and voter ID would be banned from coast to coast. CALL YOUR U.S. SENATORS AND TELL THEM TO OPPOSE H.R. 1 - THE FEDERAL ELECTIONS BILL DISASTER. 

We welcome American political commentator and YouTuber. Bill Whillte to discuss The Integrity of America's Elections. The Stolen Election, Part One: AMERICAN PRAVDA The Stolen Election, Pt. 2: Hiding Biden Laptop Scandal Reveals More Frightening Social Plan SELFISH LEDGER - Google's Internal Video Bill Whittle's Website  

Orange County Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles joins Joe Kelley on Behind the News to talk about the unexpected crash of their website on the first day of early voting and reviews the numbers behind the effort.

House Democrats are poised to bring their signature elections and ethics package (H.R. 1) to the floor this week. On this episode of "Suspending the Rules" from Bloomberg Government, legislative analysts Michael Smallberg, Naoreen Chowdhury, and Adam M. Taylor break down some of the bill's key campaign finance and voting rights provisions. Last week, House Republicans used an obscure parliamentary tool to insert language opposed by most House Democrats into a gun-buyer background check bill. The "motion to recommit" is the subject of the second segment, which features BGOV deputy news director Loren Duggan. Hosts: Adam M. Taylor, Danielle Parnass.Engineer: Nico Anzalotta.

This week's show starts with Mike and Jay talking about the 'not-quite' Democratic win in the special election in Georgia. Mike thinks it could be a (positive) sign of things to come for Democrats in Congress, but Jay isn't so sure. After that, the Guys talk about whether Fox was right to give Bill O'Reilly the boot, President Trump's executive orders on steel, the H-1B visa program, and Wall Street regulation, and whether Berkeley is trying to silence Ann Coulter. This show's co-sponsor is Dollar Shave Club. For a limited time, new members get their 1st month of the Executive Razor with a tube of their Dr. Carver's Shave Butter for ONLY $5 dollars - with FREE shipping. Join the club today at dollarshaveclub.com/tpg The other co-sponsor of the show is Upside.com - the best new way to buy business travel. Every time you buy a trip at Upside, you save a ton of money AND they give you an Amazon gift card worth one hundred, two hundred, even three hundred dollars. Use our special promo code BIZTRIP to at least a two-hundred- dollar Amazon gift card when you book. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-politics-guys/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy