Chautauqua County Committee postpones proposed limits on public comment after widespread opposition After public residents and some legislators warned a proposed amendment to rules limiting public comment would chill speech and invite vague enforcement, the Administrative Services Committee voted to postpone Resolution 17-26 indefinitely, effectively killing the measure at committee level.

Chautauqua County's attempt to limit public comment was halted after residents rallied against potential free speech violations, leaving the future of the proposal uncertain.

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#ChautauquaCounty #NY #DemocraticPrinciples #CitizenPortal #PublicComment #FreeSpeech

At @principlesfirst.bsky.social conference today … lots of really pissed off people here.
Mostly older, unfortunately. Always wish there were younger folks.
Sigh. #principlesfirst #democracy #democraticprinciples

A Jewish Case for Recognizing Somaliland In “A Jewish Case for Recognizing Somaliland,” Rabbi Michael Freund advances a rare moral and strategic argument for international recognition of Somaliland—one rooted not only in geopolitics, but in Jewish historical experience.

@msfreund makes a #Moral & #StrategicCase for #RecognizingSomaliland—drawing on #Jewish history, #DemocraticPrinciples, & the urgent #Security realities of the #HornOfAfrica. '#Somaliland has done the hard work of #Governance. Will the world #recognize this?'

@albomp.bsky.social

Australia has concerns about #Venezuela the need to respect
#democraticPrinciples & #internationalLaw

THE USA HAS BROKEN INTERNATIONAL LAW

TRUMP DID NOT GET CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL HIS BROKEN THE USA CONSTITUTION

THE TRUMP REGIME HAS NO RESPECT FOR LAWS OR CONSTITUTION

Chief justice says rule of law, judicial independence protect Canada from autocracy | CBC News While Canada is not a superpower in the traditional sense of the word, it's "certainly a democratic superpower," Chief Justice Richard Wagner said Monday at a ceremony to open the Supreme Court's judi...

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The event served a powerful & timely call to action, with both the country's top judge & top lawyer urging Canadians to "firmly, faithfully and fearlessly" uphold the legal & #DemocraticPrinciples that protect the nation from #Autocracy.

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Representative Owens Raises Concerns on Prop 4 Criteria During Map Discussion Representative Owens questions potential party punishment under Prop 4's assessment criteria.

In a heated meeting, Utah's Legislative Redistricting Committee grapples with the critical implications of Proposition 4, questioning whether any political party could be unfairly sidelined in the redistricting process.

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#UT #CitizenPortal #ElectoralFairness #DemocraticPrinciples

City Council Considers Emergency Ordinance for Ballot Title Amid Protest Council debates emergency ordinance to ensure timely ballot title despite procedural protests.

Englewood's City Council is racing against the clock to pass an emergency ordinance that could dramatically change the upcoming ballot process amid heated protests!

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#EnglewoodCityArapahoeCounty #CO #CivicEngagement #CitizenPortal #ElectoralProcess #DemocraticPrinciples

Salinas Activists Demand Rent Stabilization Ballot for November 2026 Election Activists urge city council to respect public demand for rent stabilization ballot measure.

Salinas residents are making their voices heard with over 10,000 signatures demanding rent stabilization on the November 2026 ballot—will the city council listen?

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#SalinasMontereyCounty #CA #CivicEngagement #CitizenPortal #SalinasRentStabilization #DemocraticPrinciples

California Assembly Debates Costly Special Election Amidst Budget Concerns and Redistricting Issues Assembly members clash over funding and motives behind proposed special election in California.

The California Assembly is in turmoil over a controversial special election bill that some say is a political stunt at the expense of taxpayers and electoral integrity.

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#CA #ElectoralIntegrity #CitizenPortal #DemocraticPrinciples

California Assembly Faces Tight Deadline on Congressional Redistricting Bill Amid Concerns Assembly members debate rapid changes to congressional maps amidst public opposition and transparency issues.

The California Assembly is racing against time to finalize congressional redistricting maps, with fierce debates over transparency and fairness putting democracy on the line.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #DemocraticPrinciples #CommunityEngagement #LegislativeTransparency

Professor Sadwani Celebrates California Redistricting Commission's Unanimous Map Approval Sarah Sadwani highlights support for independent redistricting amid national democratic concerns.

California's redistricting process just took a bold step forward, as Professor Sadwani champions the power of community voices in shaping fair representation amidst rising concerns for democracy.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #DemocraticPrinciples #CommunityInvolvement

Board Member Opposes Georgia Legislature's Voting Restrictions Amid Fair Election Efforts Board member criticizes Georgia's voting restrictions while supporting fair election initiatives.

DeKalb County officials are standing firm against Georgia's restrictive voting measures, championing the rights of every voter to ensure fair elections.

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#DeKalbCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #DeKalbCountyVoting #VotingRights #ElectionIntegrity #DemocraticPrinciples

Governor Newsom Supports Independent Redistricting Amid Ongoing California Map Discussions Governor Newsom endorses national independent redistricting while California drafts new election maps.

Governor Newsom is championing a new era of independent redistricting in California, aiming to ensure that electoral maps truly represent the diverse voices of the state.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #ElectoralFairness #DemocraticPrinciples #TransparencyInGovernance

Stella Greenhouse addresses council on exclusion notice and municipal code concerns Greenhouse presents documentation regarding exclusion notice inaccuracies to city council members

Stella Greenhouse's powerful testimony at the Lincoln City Council meeting has raised urgent questions about the accuracy and fairness of exclusion notices affecting resident participation.

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#LincolnPlacerCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #DemocraticPrinciples #CommunityTransparency

Supervisor Gould questions governor's control over local board appointments Supervisor Gould challenges the appointment process for local boards controlled by the governor.

Supervisor Gould raises eyebrows in Mohave County as he questions the governor's grip on local board appointments, igniting a heated debate on democracy and representation.

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#MohaveCounty #AZ #CitizenPortal #DemocraticPrinciples #MohaveCountyGovernance #LocalBoardAppointments

Federal Court Rules Section 9(5) of Peaceful Assembly Act Unconstitutional in Malaysia | AI News Brew KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - In a landmark decision on July 1, 2025, the Federal Court of Malaysia declared Section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 unconstitutional, marking a significant victory f

Federal Court Rules Section 9(5) of Peaceful Assembly Act Unconstitutional in Malaysia
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#FederalCourt #Malaysia #PeacefulAssemblyAct #CivilLiberties #HumanRights #DemocraticPrinciples

Mayor Franklin rallies Ohio leaders against state regulation changes undermining voter will Mayor Franklin emphasizes unity among Ohio leaders to protect voter-approved regulations.

Local leaders in Ohio unite against state regulation changes, calling it an unethical betrayal of voter trust.

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#AustintownMahoningCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #AustintownCommunity #VoterProtection #DemocraticPrinciples #CommunityEngagement

Colorado residents urge commissioners to support election integrity resolution Residents request commissioners endorse resolution to ensure accurate vote counting and public trust.

El Paso County residents are rallying for electoral integrity, demanding their voices be heard to restore trust in the democratic process.

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#ElPasoCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #DemocraticPrinciples #TransparencyInGovernance

Trump administration sues 15 federal judges in Maryland over court rulings Trump administration bypasses appeal, targets judges for decisions against its policies.

Tensions soar in Congress as the CFPB's future hangs in the balance, revealing deep divides over consumer protection and accountability.

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#US #MarylandConsumerProtection #CitizenPortal #DemocraticPrinciples #CivicAccountability #ConsumerProtection

Board debates transparency in assessor appointment process amid vacancy concerns Board members discuss maintaining democratic process for assessor role amid technical requirements.

Santa Clara County's Board of Supervisors is facing a crucial decision on how to fill the assessor vacancy, balancing the need for qualified leadership with the call for community involvement.

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#SantaClaraCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #PublicParticipation #DemocraticPrinciples

Senators debate implications of nationwide injunctions in Trump administration rulings Senators explore legal ramifications of nationwide injunctions against Trump administration policies.

The heated Senate debate over nationwide injunctions reveals a deep divide on judicial power and its impact on democracy in the wake of the Trump administration's rulings.

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#US #JudicialAccountability #CitizenPortal #DemocraticPrinciples #ExecutivePower #USSenateJudiciary

Whatcom County Commissioners Debate Redistricting and At-Large Council Positions Commissioners discuss redistricting challenges and representation in Whatcom County council.

Whatcom County's future hangs in the balance as commissioners tackle the heated debate over redistricting and fair representation for all residents.

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#WhatcomCounty #WA #ElectoralReform #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement #WhatcomCountyRepresentation #DemocraticPrinciples

tick.tick.tick, @housedemocrats.bsky.social
@democrats.senate.gov

who stands for the #AmericanPeople?

who stands for #DemocraticPrinciples?
anyone? anyone?

#TheWholeWorldIsWatching, and it has been all along. and #WeWillRememberItAll. ALL

Council Member urges District 1 vote for new representative amid potential controversy Council member advocates for District 1 residents to elect their representative instead of appointment.

Residents of Hemet are demanding a public vote to fill the District 1 council seat, arguing that democracy should not be sidelined by appointments.

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#HemetRiversideCounty #CA #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #HemetDistrict1 #DemocraticPrinciples

Montana Legislature approves jury trial rights for constitutional challenges to legislative acts Montana law grants parties a jury trial for constitutional challenges to legislative actions.

Montana is on the brink of a legal revolution as House Bill 480 proposes to grant jury trials for challenges to legislative acts, sparking intense debate on democracy and judicial efficiency.

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#MT #LegalTransparency #CitizenPortal #DemocraticPrinciples #MontanaJudicial

Tennessee Assembly approves electronic voter eligibility verification portal by 2028 Tennessee introduces electronic portal for verifying voter eligibility based on citizenship status.

Tennessee's new House Bill 69 promises to revolutionize voter registration by introducing a secure electronic portal to verify citizenship, but will it protect democracy or create barriers for eligible voters?

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#TN #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #DemocraticPrinciples

Mayor So Lee presides over Jersey Village's inaugural city council meeting Jersey Village officially incorporates as a municipality and holds first city council meeting.

Jersey Village is redefining local governance with a renewed commitment to transparency and community engagement, as Mayor Lee leads the charge in a pivotal council meeting.

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#TX #CommunityEngagement #DemocraticPrinciples #TransparencyInGovernment #JerseyVillageGovernance

Tim Rogers leads prayer meditation for election board meeting Tim Rogers prays for guidance and integrity at the election board meeting.

In Cherokee County, a powerful moment of prayer kicked off the Board of Elections meeting, setting a tone of integrity and commitment to fair elections.

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#CherokeeCounty #GA #CommunityService #CitizenPortal #DemocraticPrinciples #ElectionIntegrity #CherokeeCountyElections

Louisiana Senate redistricting bill HB 369 moves toward governor's approval HB 369 initiates Louisiana Senate redistricting effective January 10, 2028

Louisiana's House Bill 369 is set to reshape the Senate's landscape, promising equitable representation amid heated debates over gerrymandering and political power.

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#LA #ElectoralReform #CitizenPortal #GerrymanderingConcerns #DemocraticPrinciples #LouisianaSenate

The first thing we do, let’s kill all the (Democratic) lawyers … - The Boston Globe Disparaging the legal community and courts is a move right out of the autocrats’ playbook.

#LawyersDefendingAmericanDemocracy #LDAD #ConstitutionalRights #ChillingEffect #FederalJudge #ExecutiveOrders #GovernmentContracts #SecurityClearances #AccessToJustice #LegalInstitutions #PoliticalIntimidation #DemocraticPrinciples
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