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Steve Schneider lives in South Florida. He writes articles for Op Ed News and Democracy Chronicles.
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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Is U.S. Ready for Winter Covid Surge? SHARE
Mainstream medical experts warn the U.S. may suffer from a winter spike in Covid infection, serious illness and death, according to a report at the World Socialist Web Site.
But the vaccines provided by the Biden administration don't offer enough protection, the article says.
It adds, "One of the most glaring failures of the Biden administration’s response to the pandemic has been its lack of initiative to fund and promote the development of nasal and other vaccines that could potentially provide sterilizing immunity to entirely prevent infection. Since 2020, scientists have been warning about the shortcomings of the current vaccines and the need to explore more viable and enduring treatments to stop viral transmission."
What do you think?
Is U.S. Ready for Winter Covid Surge? SHARE
Mainstream medical experts warn the U.S. may suffer from a winter spike in Covid infection, serious illness and death, according to a report at the World Socialist Web Site.
But the vaccines provided by the Biden administration don't offer enough protection, the article says.
It adds, "One of the most glaring failures of the Biden administration’s response to the pandemic has been its lack of initiative to fund and promote the development of nasal and other vaccines that could potentially provide sterilizing immunity to entirely prevent infection. Since 2020, scientists have been warning about the shortcomings of the current vaccines and the need to explore more viable and enduring treatments to stop viral transmission."
What do you think?
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Saturday, October 22, 2022
Vaccine Mandates at Colleges, Universities Saved Lives: Study SHARE
A "speculative" study contends that fall 2021 vaccine mandates at colleges and universities saved lives, KNEWZ reports.
The study was conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
The news organization offers this quote from the researchers:
“We calculate that four-year college vaccine mandates during the 13 weeks we consider avoided approximately 7,300 deaths, which is about 5 percent of total deaths from Covid-19 during this period,” the researchers wrote.
The researchers argue their study is a "more accurate way to measure geographical vaccine impact than hospital-based studies, because the number of ICU patients, hospitalizations and deaths are based on the hospital location rather than patients’ counties of residence."
Vaccine Mandates at Colleges, Universities Saved Lives: Study SHARE
A "speculative" study contends that fall 2021 vaccine mandates at colleges and universities saved lives, KNEWZ reports.
The study was conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
The news organization offers this quote from the researchers:
“We calculate that four-year college vaccine mandates during the 13 weeks we consider avoided approximately 7,300 deaths, which is about 5 percent of total deaths from Covid-19 during this period,” the researchers wrote.
The researchers argue their study is a "more accurate way to measure geographical vaccine impact than hospital-based studies, because the number of ICU patients, hospitalizations and deaths are based on the hospital location rather than patients’ counties of residence."
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Old McDonald Backs Assault Weapons Ban: Satire SHARE
Old McDonald stood outside his barn to speak with reporters at 4 a.m. The nationally televised session woke up the political world when the long-time farmer came out in favor of an assault weapons ban.
The crusty farmer wasted no time taking on Republican politicians who know how to lie, and dodge, and get re-elected, but don't know how to respect the sanctity of life. He specifically took verbal aim at Sen. Bill Cassidy, who recently blamed the Texas school massacre on feral pigs.
Read the short piece of satire, and other works of humor, at Humor Times.
Old McDonald Backs Assault Weapons Ban: Satire SHARE
Old McDonald stood outside his barn to speak with reporters at 4 a.m. The nationally televised session woke up the political world when the long-time farmer came out in favor of an assault weapons ban.
The crusty farmer wasted no time taking on Republican politicians who know how to lie, and dodge, and get re-elected, but don't know how to respect the sanctity of life. He specifically took verbal aim at Sen. Bill Cassidy, who recently blamed the Texas school massacre on feral pigs.
Read the short piece of satire, and other works of humor, at Humor Times.
Saturday, February 5, 2022
"Undue Hardship" Claim Can Lead to Student Debt Relief SHARE
The Biden Administration, under pressure to wipe out up to $50,000 of student debt per person, reversed course and agreed to pull an appeal of a bankruptcy ruling it initially challenged.
The ruling found that a student was entitled to bankruptcy protection because the debt incurred created an "undue hardship," according to a Newsweek article.
"A Delaware bankruptcy judge discharged almost $100,000 in student loan debt held by Ryan Wolfson, an epileptic 35-year-old graduate of Penn State, in a ruling on January 14," Newsweek reported.
"On January 28, the Department of Justice filed notice of appeal on behalf of Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.
"Following media coverage and some degree of public outcry, the department announced on Friday that it would withdraw the appeal and carry out a review of its bankruptcy policies."
"Undue Hardship" Claim Can Lead to Student Debt Relief SHARE
The Biden Administration, under pressure to wipe out up to $50,000 of student debt per person, reversed course and agreed to pull an appeal of a bankruptcy ruling it initially challenged.
The ruling found that a student was entitled to bankruptcy protection because the debt incurred created an "undue hardship," according to a Newsweek article.
"A Delaware bankruptcy judge discharged almost $100,000 in student loan debt held by Ryan Wolfson, an epileptic 35-year-old graduate of Penn State, in a ruling on January 14," Newsweek reported.
"On January 28, the Department of Justice filed notice of appeal on behalf of Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.
"Following media coverage and some degree of public outcry, the department announced on Friday that it would withdraw the appeal and carry out a review of its bankruptcy policies."
Monday, January 24, 2022
It's Time to Grow the Texas Democratic Party from the Bottom Up SHARE
Carroll G. Robinson has announced his candidacy to become Chairman of the Texas Democratic Party. The attorney and professor, who is chair of the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats, spelled out some steps the party can take to regain power in the Lonestar State, and then grow and stand up for more Texans. His Guest Opinion piece at What's Going On, my free Substack newsletter, gives him space to lay out his case.
It's Time to Grow the Texas Democratic Party from the Bottom Up SHARE
Carroll G. Robinson has announced his candidacy to become Chairman of the Texas Democratic Party. The attorney and professor, who is chair of the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats, spelled out some steps the party can take to regain power in the Lonestar State, and then grow and stand up for more Texans. His Guest Opinion piece at What's Going On, my free Substack newsletter, gives him space to lay out his case.
Thursday, January 20, 2022
New South Florida Congresswoman Backs Guaranteed Income, Increased Minimum Wage SHARE
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is the newest member of Congress. The Broward County representative was sworn in Tuesday night to fill the seat of a Democratic congressman who died in April.
"In her campaign she called for a guaranteed income of $1,000 a month for most adults and an increase in the federal minimum wage to $20 an hour," according to CBS News in Miami.
Possibly forecasting trying days ahead for our democracy, the media outlet noted, "Her opponent, Republican Jason Mariner, still hasn’t conceded the race." She defeated him in the Special Election, garnering 79% of the vote.
New South Florida Congresswoman Backs Guaranteed Income, Increased Minimum Wage SHARE
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is the newest member of Congress. The Broward County representative was sworn in Tuesday night to fill the seat of a Democratic congressman who died in April.
"In her campaign she called for a guaranteed income of $1,000 a month for most adults and an increase in the federal minimum wage to $20 an hour," according to CBS News in Miami.
Possibly forecasting trying days ahead for our democracy, the media outlet noted, "Her opponent, Republican Jason Mariner, still hasn’t conceded the race." She defeated him in the Special Election, garnering 79% of the vote.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
400 Million Free N95 Masks Available Soon at Local Pharmacies, Health Centers SHARE
We can get free N95 masks at local pharmacies and community health centers in the next few weeks, according to Politico and CBS News.
CBS News added, "The president is expected to announce the new details in remarks on Wednesday. He's scheduled to hold a news conference at the White House at 4 p.m. ET. The initiative is a step up from the several million reusable cloth masks that were supplied for free by his administration last year through places like health centers and food banks."
The announcement follows a proposal by Sen. Bernie Sanders, an Independent who caucuses with the Democrats. Lori Trahan, Bernie Sanders file legislation to give N95 masks to every American (msn.com)
400 Million Free N95 Masks Available Soon at Local Pharmacies, Health Centers SHARE
We can get free N95 masks at local pharmacies and community health centers in the next few weeks, according to Politico and CBS News.
CBS News added, "The president is expected to announce the new details in remarks on Wednesday. He's scheduled to hold a news conference at the White House at 4 p.m. ET. The initiative is a step up from the several million reusable cloth masks that were supplied for free by his administration last year through places like health centers and food banks."
The announcement follows a proposal by Sen. Bernie Sanders, an Independent who caucuses with the Democrats. Lori Trahan, Bernie Sanders file legislation to give N95 masks to every American (msn.com)
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Saturday, August 28, 2021
Variant Worse Than Delta Will Hit U.S. in Several Months, Former CDC Director Says SHARE
Dr. Robert Redfield, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicted that the fall will have a dark turn in the coronavirus pandemic, Dessert News reported.
He added, “You know we dealt with the U.K. variant; everyone thought that was pretty bad, it was twice as infectious, but lo and behold three, four months later we had the delta variant and now it’s a dominant variant in the United States,” Redfield said.
He then predicted that there will be another, more dangerous coronavirus variant by the fall.
“Within, you know two, three, four months we’re going to have another variant and that variant’s going to be more infectious than the delta variant,” Redfield said.
Variant Worse Than Delta Will Hit U.S. in Several Months, Former CDC Director Says SHARE
Dr. Robert Redfield, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicted that the fall will have a dark turn in the coronavirus pandemic, Dessert News reported.
He added, “You know we dealt with the U.K. variant; everyone thought that was pretty bad, it was twice as infectious, but lo and behold three, four months later we had the delta variant and now it’s a dominant variant in the United States,” Redfield said.
He then predicted that there will be another, more dangerous coronavirus variant by the fall.
“Within, you know two, three, four months we’re going to have another variant and that variant’s going to be more infectious than the delta variant,” Redfield said.
Friday, August 27, 2021
Pfizer Chief Says We May Need a Covid-19 Shot Every Year SHARE
The CEO of a major drug manufacturer says we may need a yearly "booster" shot to deal with Covid-19.
In an interview with Business Insider, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla likened Covid-19 to the flu in terms of how we may need to deal with it.
"Speaking with Insider by phone, Bourla acknowledged the uncertainty around his guess," the online publication said. "But he said he believes regular vaccinations will be needed because of the potential for new variants to emerge and vaccine protection to wane over time."
He continued, "The most likely scenario is we will be needing annual re-vaccination, as we do with the flu vaccine."
Pfizer Chief Says We May Need a Covid-19 Shot Every Year SHARE
The CEO of a major drug manufacturer says we may need a yearly "booster" shot to deal with Covid-19.
In an interview with Business Insider, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla likened Covid-19 to the flu in terms of how we may need to deal with it.
"Speaking with Insider by phone, Bourla acknowledged the uncertainty around his guess," the online publication said. "But he said he believes regular vaccinations will be needed because of the potential for new variants to emerge and vaccine protection to wane over time."
He continued, "The most likely scenario is we will be needing annual re-vaccination, as we do with the flu vaccine."
Thursday, August 26, 2021
A Covid-19 Variant Could Outfox Vaccines, Mainstream Experts Say SHARE
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, head of the drug maker that created one of three Covid-19 vaccines, says it is "likely" that the mutating Coronavirus still has some tricks in store for us.
“Every time that a variant appears in the world, our scientists are getting their hands around it,” Bourla told Fox News. “And they are researching to see if this variant can escape the protection of our vaccine.
“He added, "We haven’t identified any yet, but we believe that it is likely that one day, one of them will emerge.”
Another mainstream expert agreed in this "QuickLink" Newsweek article.
“Nobody knows what tricks the virus has left,” virologist Jeremy Luban told The Washington Post. “It’s possible we’ve seen all of its chess moves, or its poker tricks, but it’s got a very big complicated genome and it probably still has some space to explore.”
A Covid-19 Variant Could Outfox Vaccines, Mainstream Experts Say SHARE
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, head of the drug maker that created one of three Covid-19 vaccines, says it is "likely" that the mutating Coronavirus still has some tricks in store for us.
“Every time that a variant appears in the world, our scientists are getting their hands around it,” Bourla told Fox News. “And they are researching to see if this variant can escape the protection of our vaccine.
“He added, "We haven’t identified any yet, but we believe that it is likely that one day, one of them will emerge.”
Another mainstream expert agreed in this "QuickLink" Newsweek article.
“Nobody knows what tricks the virus has left,” virologist Jeremy Luban told The Washington Post. “It’s possible we’ve seen all of its chess moves, or its poker tricks, but it’s got a very big complicated genome and it probably still has some space to explore.”
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Sunday, August 22, 2021
Vaccinated People are Worried SHARE
Vaccinated people are worried about whether the vaccines are protecting them.
According to Blooming, "Anecdotes tell us what the data can’t: Vaccinated people appear to be getting the coronavirus at a surprisingly high rate."
The piece continued, "Though it is evident vaccination still provides powerful protection against the virus, there’s growing concern that vaccinated people may be more vulnerable to serious illness than previously thought."
Bloomberg also quoted a mainstream expert who called for humility. "We have to be humble about what we do know and what we don’t know,” said Tom Frieden, a former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the head of the nonprofit Resolve to Save Lives. “There are a few things we can say definitively. One is that this is a hard question to address.”
Vaccinated People are Worried SHARE
Vaccinated people are worried about whether the vaccines are protecting them.
According to Blooming, "Anecdotes tell us what the data can’t: Vaccinated people appear to be getting the coronavirus at a surprisingly high rate."
The piece continued, "Though it is evident vaccination still provides powerful protection against the virus, there’s growing concern that vaccinated people may be more vulnerable to serious illness than previously thought."
Bloomberg also quoted a mainstream expert who called for humility. "We have to be humble about what we do know and what we don’t know,” said Tom Frieden, a former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the head of the nonprofit Resolve to Save Lives. “There are a few things we can say definitively. One is that this is a hard question to address.”
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Friday, August 20, 2021
Even a Doctor and Nurse Didn't Know about Free and Effective Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for Covid-19 SHARE
A Washington Post article on monoclonal antibody treatment for Covid-19 patients starts with an interesting story. Readers learn about a retired surgeon who got a breakthrough Covid infection, and his wife, a retired nurse, who has a suppressed immune system. Both had gotten vaccinated for Covid-19. But Mike and Linda Burton did not know about the treatment, which is paid for by the federal government.
The Post reported, “That was all news [to me], when my friend Rita called,” said Linda Burton, a retired nurse. “I want everybody to know about this. I’m telling people that I know that are older. I’m saying ‘if you get exposed, you need to talk to your doctor about it.’”
The Post noted, "The drugs often prevent severe disease, keeping people like Mike Burton out of the hospital if taken within seven to 10 days after symptoms begin. And since last month, they can be given prophylactically to millions of people like Linda Burton who have been exposed to the coronavirus and are at high risk of serious consequences. "
Even a Doctor and Nurse Didn't Know about Free and Effective Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for Covid-19 SHARE
A Washington Post article on monoclonal antibody treatment for Covid-19 patients starts with an interesting story. Readers learn about a retired surgeon who got a breakthrough Covid infection, and his wife, a retired nurse, who has a suppressed immune system. Both had gotten vaccinated for Covid-19. But Mike and Linda Burton did not know about the treatment, which is paid for by the federal government.
The Post reported, “That was all news [to me], when my friend Rita called,” said Linda Burton, a retired nurse. “I want everybody to know about this. I’m telling people that I know that are older. I’m saying ‘if you get exposed, you need to talk to your doctor about it.’”
The Post noted, "The drugs often prevent severe disease, keeping people like Mike Burton out of the hospital if taken within seven to 10 days after symptoms begin. And since last month, they can be given prophylactically to millions of people like Linda Burton who have been exposed to the coronavirus and are at high risk of serious consequences. "
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Alabama Docs Call Monoclonal Antibody Treatment "The Answer" to Hospital Surge SHARE
ICU beds are filling up in Alabama, and the surge in people seriously ill with Covid-19 is expected to increase in the next few weeks, according to a report at Al.com.
But doctors in Alabama feel they've got a way to help keep people from getting sick enough to require hospitalization. “This is the golden goose, okay, this is what we need, and we’ve got a short window to get these people treated,” said Dr. David Thrasher, a pulmonologist from Montgomery. “This is the only thing in COVID that I’ve seen that is not controversial.”
He was talking about monoclonal antibody treatment. According to Al.com, "Monoclonal antibodies are a synthetic treatment that help the body build rapid immunity to COVID-19. The treatment, which has Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA, prevents hospitalization in about 70 percent of COVID-19 patients."
Alabama Docs Call Monoclonal Antibody Treatment "The Answer" to Hospital Surge SHARE
ICU beds are filling up in Alabama, and the surge in people seriously ill with Covid-19 is expected to increase in the next few weeks, according to a report at Al.com.
But doctors in Alabama feel they've got a way to help keep people from getting sick enough to require hospitalization. “This is the golden goose, okay, this is what we need, and we’ve got a short window to get these people treated,” said Dr. David Thrasher, a pulmonologist from Montgomery. “This is the only thing in COVID that I’ve seen that is not controversial.”
He was talking about monoclonal antibody treatment. According to Al.com, "Monoclonal antibodies are a synthetic treatment that help the body build rapid immunity to COVID-19. The treatment, which has Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA, prevents hospitalization in about 70 percent of COVID-19 patients."
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
More Than 600,000 Americans Get Monoclonal Antibody Treatment SHARE
The Biden administration is encouraging states with low vaccination rates and surging hospitalizations to offer monoclonal antibody treatment to people who have early-stage Covid-19, according to a New York Times report.
The drug treatment, which has emergency use authorization, was used to treat Donald Trump when he was president and got sick with Covid-19. It helps prevent the progression of the virus, potentially protecting people from hospitalization and death, experts say.
The Times reported, "Distribution of doses, which are ordered by medical providers, increased fivefold from June to July. About 75 percent of the ordering is from regions of the country with low vaccination rates, according to the Department of Health and Human Services."
Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, a White House adviser on racial equity in health, added that vaccination is still the best option.
More Than 600,000 Americans Get Monoclonal Antibody Treatment SHARE
The Biden administration is encouraging states with low vaccination rates and surging hospitalizations to offer monoclonal antibody treatment to people who have early-stage Covid-19, according to a New York Times report.
The drug treatment, which has emergency use authorization, was used to treat Donald Trump when he was president and got sick with Covid-19. It helps prevent the progression of the virus, potentially protecting people from hospitalization and death, experts say.
The Times reported, "Distribution of doses, which are ordered by medical providers, increased fivefold from June to July. About 75 percent of the ordering is from regions of the country with low vaccination rates, according to the Department of Health and Human Services."
Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, a White House adviser on racial equity in health, added that vaccination is still the best option.
Sunday, August 15, 2021
Biden Administration Works with Mississippi Hospitals to Set Up Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Stations SHARE
Mississippi hospitals flooded with Covid-19 patients are working with the Biden administration to offer monoclonal antibody treatment, Rachel Maddow reported on her show Friday night. The treatment, which has gotten emergency-use authorization, is given to Covid patients in the early stages of the coronavirus. The treatment is intended to prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death, Maddow reported.
Biden Administration Works with Mississippi Hospitals to Set Up Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Stations SHARE
Mississippi hospitals flooded with Covid-19 patients are working with the Biden administration to offer monoclonal antibody treatment, Rachel Maddow reported on her show Friday night. The treatment, which has gotten emergency-use authorization, is given to Covid patients in the early stages of the coronavirus. The treatment is intended to prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death, Maddow reported.
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Friday, August 13, 2021
Florida to Offer Monoclonol Antibody Treatment to Covid-19 Patients. SHARE
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that the state will offer Covid-19 patients monoclonol antibody treatment to reduce the chance of serious illness and death.
"Monoclonal antibodies are man-made proteins that act like human antibodies in the immune system," CBS News in Miami reported yesterday. "This type of treatment can be prescribed by health care providers to individuals 12 years of age and older who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 and are at high risk for severe illness and hospitalization. The antibodies help the immune system recognize and respond effectively to the virus."
The news report continued, "According to the treatment guidelines, they should be administered as soon as possible after diagnosis, and within 10 days of symptom onset."
Florida to Offer Monoclonol Antibody Treatment to Covid-19 Patients. SHARE
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that the state will offer Covid-19 patients monoclonol antibody treatment to reduce the chance of serious illness and death.
"Monoclonal antibodies are man-made proteins that act like human antibodies in the immune system," CBS News in Miami reported yesterday. "This type of treatment can be prescribed by health care providers to individuals 12 years of age and older who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 and are at high risk for severe illness and hospitalization. The antibodies help the immune system recognize and respond effectively to the virus."
The news report continued, "According to the treatment guidelines, they should be administered as soon as possible after diagnosis, and within 10 days of symptom onset."
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Marching to Georgia SHARE
Greg Palast, an investigative reporter, has been pounding the election-theft beat in Georgia for seven years. His work has paid off. Two Peach State Democrats are in January runoff elections against entitled Republican Senators.
These Senators can't deal with free and fair elections, which mean citizens of Georgia get to register and vote.
In this article, on his website, Palast recounts a conversation with Martin Luther King III. This is how the journalist puts it:
I’ve been investigating Georgia for seven tough years, ever since Martin Luther King III told me, in Atlanta, Greg, Georgia is a Blue state… if they’d let us vote.
If they'd let us vote.
Marching to Georgia SHARE
Greg Palast, an investigative reporter, has been pounding the election-theft beat in Georgia for seven years. His work has paid off. Two Peach State Democrats are in January runoff elections against entitled Republican Senators.
These Senators can't deal with free and fair elections, which mean citizens of Georgia get to register and vote.
In this article, on his website, Palast recounts a conversation with Martin Luther King III. This is how the journalist puts it:
I’ve been investigating Georgia for seven tough years, ever since Martin Luther King III told me, in Atlanta, Greg, Georgia is a Blue state… if they’d let us vote.
If they'd let us vote.
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Friday, June 12, 2020
Vendor for Election Chief Denies Agency Access to its Data SHARE
Perry Busby pens an election-related column for The Westside Gazette in Fort Lauderdale. He also works with Citizens Audit of Broward, which used a free "Actual Vote" app created by Democracy Counts to audit the March 17 presidential primary in Broward County.
Initial data turned up possible discrepancies when the "Actual Vote" results captured from poll tapes at polling stations sometimes differed with results election officials announced to the press and public.
So Citizens Audit started working with the Broward Supervisor of Elections to better understand the possibly conflicting information.
In a column published on June 11, Busby reveals that a vendor providing services for the Supervisor of Elections has denied election officials access to some of its election-related information.
Read the link. This article raises important questions.
Vendor for Election Chief Denies Agency Access to its Data SHARE
Perry Busby pens an election-related column for The Westside Gazette in Fort Lauderdale. He also works with Citizens Audit of Broward, which used a free "Actual Vote" app created by Democracy Counts to audit the March 17 presidential primary in Broward County.
Initial data turned up possible discrepancies when the "Actual Vote" results captured from poll tapes at polling stations sometimes differed with results election officials announced to the press and public.
So Citizens Audit started working with the Broward Supervisor of Elections to better understand the possibly conflicting information.
In a column published on June 11, Busby reveals that a vendor providing services for the Supervisor of Elections has denied election officials access to some of its election-related information.
Read the link. This article raises important questions.
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Growing Up Learning Importance of Registering People to Vote SHARE
Broward County, in Florida, has been making national news for election-related problems for at least two decades now.
Fortunately, this Democratic bastion can elect a new Supervisor of Elections soon. This is an important decision because Florida has more than its share of razor-thin election results. The Sunshine State is also considered a battleground state in presidential elections.
So, registering voters, making it easy for them to vote, counting their votes, and counting them accurately are basic but important functions that Broward County election chiefs have not always mastered.
Ruth Carter-Lynch is one of five Democrats running in the August primary. The winner will most likely become the next Supervisor of Elections here.
This Democracy Chronicles article gives Carter-Lynch the space to tell people why registering people to vote is so important to her.
Growing Up Learning Importance of Registering People to Vote SHARE
Broward County, in Florida, has been making national news for election-related problems for at least two decades now.
Fortunately, this Democratic bastion can elect a new Supervisor of Elections soon. This is an important decision because Florida has more than its share of razor-thin election results. The Sunshine State is also considered a battleground state in presidential elections.
So, registering voters, making it easy for them to vote, counting their votes, and counting them accurately are basic but important functions that Broward County election chiefs have not always mastered.
Ruth Carter-Lynch is one of five Democrats running in the August primary. The winner will most likely become the next Supervisor of Elections here.
This Democracy Chronicles article gives Carter-Lynch the space to tell people why registering people to vote is so important to her.
Monday, May 25, 2020
Federal Judge Guts Florida Law that Linked Former Felon Voting Rights to Criminal Justice Debt SHARE
A federal judge Sunday ruled that a Florida law pegging former felon voting rights to criminal justice debt violates the 24th Amendment, which prohibits poll taxes.
The law -- SB 7066 -- was written by the Republican-controlled state legislature and signed by the GOP governor about six months after voters overwhelmingly voted to change the state constitution to let returning citizens register to vote after they complete all terms of their sentence, including parole and probation.
Republicans in Tallahassee contended the law was needed to clarify the meaning of the change to the state constitution, which was called Amendment 4.
The state is expected to appeal the decision, which can affect the voting rights of hundreds of thousands of returning citizens in Florida. Donald Trump won Florida in 2016 by about 100,000 votes.
Federal Judge Guts Florida Law that Linked Former Felon Voting Rights to Criminal Justice Debt SHARE
A federal judge Sunday ruled that a Florida law pegging former felon voting rights to criminal justice debt violates the 24th Amendment, which prohibits poll taxes.
The law -- SB 7066 -- was written by the Republican-controlled state legislature and signed by the GOP governor about six months after voters overwhelmingly voted to change the state constitution to let returning citizens register to vote after they complete all terms of their sentence, including parole and probation.
Republicans in Tallahassee contended the law was needed to clarify the meaning of the change to the state constitution, which was called Amendment 4.
The state is expected to appeal the decision, which can affect the voting rights of hundreds of thousands of returning citizens in Florida. Donald Trump won Florida in 2016 by about 100,000 votes.
