Algernon Moncrieff

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August 27, 2020

Denver protest class action lawsuit

A class action lawsuit has been filed in federal court in Denver alleging that, during the protests in Denver in May and June 2020, the Denver police and other law enforcement agencies providing assistance to Denver police (1) used excessive force on protestors, and (2) wrongfully arrested protestors for violation of the nighttime curfew, in violation of their right to freedom of speech and expression. See here. If the Court certifies this class action, this lawsuit will represent certain classes of people impacted by the law enforcement misconduct set forth in the lawsuit and not just the named Plaintiffs.

https://loevy.com/police-misconduct/denver-protest-class-action-lawsuit/

August 13, 2020

Lean on your Republican legislators to join the fight to save the USPS.

From Hillary Clinton, via Facebook

Trump admitted this morning that he is sabotaging the USPS to stop people from voting safely by mail during a deadly pandemic.

Lean on your Republican legislators to join the fight to save the USPS.

Then make a plan for how you'll cast your vote.

August 10, 2020

Who do you want Biden to pick for Veep?

On Tuesday, Joe Biden set off a new wave of speculation about his running mate when cameras captured his handwritten talking points about Kamala Harris (“Do not hold grudges”; “Campaigned with me & Jill”; “Talented”; “Great help to campaign”; “Great respect for her”). What that means for the senator’s chances is unclear, but we should know soon; Biden also confirmed that he will announce his vice-presidential pick during the “first week in August.” So we are in the short rows for this long-anticipated event and can now present the main prospects for the last time, with their pros and cons. Unless noted otherwise, the order of this listing is my own ranking of likelihood, and with that and five bucks you can get a cup of coffee at Starbucks.

The Pros and Cons of Biden’s Top Vice-Presidential Prospects

August 10, 2020

85 days out. Now is a great time to 2x check your voter status

https://www.vote.org/

- If you have not registered, do so NOW!
- If you know an American citizen over 18 who is not registered to vote and isn't happy with what's going on in America, get them registered.
- Please, please, please look at Voter ID requirements in your state. If you need to update a drivers license, get a state ID card, apply for a passport, update your voter's reg - now is a great time to do that. On election day, make sure you have all that stuff handy.
- Check to see where your polling place is. Check again as we get closer to election day.
- Mark election day - November 3, 2020 - on Google calendar, Outlook, or whatever the heck you use

This is my personal conviction - not Vote.org: if you plan to vote absentee/by mail, consider that you may need a Plan B. Consider alternatives, such as early in-person voting or taking election day off.

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