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Cake day: June 30th, 2023

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  • I called the top number (the “NATIONWIDE” number).

    They were very prompt. I asked them if someone - regardless of political leaning - were to call, what they would actually do, and how this would be a better solution to other services like the ones listed by @mox@lemmy.sdf.org.

    One thing is there’s no real-time solution available anywhere in the U.S., from what I can find, nor what they are aware of.

    Next, when we call, they will route your call to the proper escalation path, depending on the nature of the call. This also means that if you’re being intimidated, they will reach out to the law enforcement for your polling station (city/county/state as needed). This is regardless of your political leaning. They would be contacting the proper authorities on behalf of the Democratic National Support Hotline, which carries a bit of weight, as they do have an army of lawyers at their disposal, for if it’s not resolved in a timely fashion.

    I was on hold for a while to get a better understanding of how things worked, to see if this was, in fact, a valid and viable option.

    Yes, it IS partisan org, but they state they will not play partisan politics with intimidation.

    TL;DR: they are there to do something the government can’t/won’t - provide immediate resolution to voter intimidation regardless of your political leaning.






  • I am doing something. I’m voting for the issues at my doorstep. I have a gay child, and a non-binary child. I have another that is autistic.

    If Trump wins, there’s a non-zero chance that my children will be in danger.

    I’m also an advocate for the homeless (don’t correct me. I used to be homeless, and we hate “unhoused”),.

    I advocate for foster youth, a sector no politician cares about.

    All you do is complain about one issue. There’s scores of issues. Jill Stein isn’t happening. Vote in reality, and for reproductive rights, non-cis rights, rights for the homeless, and for someone that will actually win.

    I won’t say a vote for Jill is a vote for Trump.

    A vote for Jill is the same as not voting. I tell people that didn’t vote “you don’t vote, you don’t have a right to bitch”













  • As a mod, I’ve seen this too much.

    Not saying all, but many green party people advocating for Harris’ defeat. As much as they may hope, Jill Stein was never a viable option, so who were they rallying for?

    Those are the same people I never heard advocate for green party at local, county, state, or other federal office positions.

    A few - like 3-5 people - were militant enough, I can believe it COULD be (not saying it was) a leftist.