As infuriating as it is to see the powers that be trying to stop us, I really believe it's only leading to a greater desire to fight among we the people. It's really a matter of organizing and mobilizing!
In addition to our subscription, we've contributed serious amounts directly to Democracy Defenders Fund thinking that this money may have a greater beneficial effect on the issues it litigates than money contributed to other current activities. We also contribute to Public Citizen also to support litigation which contends with Republican attempts to dilute our rights.
We write checks out of our IRA's because both of these organizations as identified above are 501C-3 qualified. I'm not posting addresses here out of apprehension that I might get them wrong.
Please consider helping beyond to cost of subscription.
They both are on Act Blue, but if you handle 501C-3's with checks as we do, it would be good to get the best address from each of them. Public Citizen seems adept at handling this sort of thing, Democracy Defenders not quite. Democracy Defenders looks to me like a consortium of lawyers many of them working pro bono and with minimal fixed organization. Those are probably good signs, but I'd like it better if correspondence with them was a bit more sprightly.
But do send them something. It will almost certainly be spent in a well focused way.
I spent the summer of '64 doing voter registration in Norfolk, where I had just graduated from high school. The amazing spirit and resolve of the local Black students changed me forever, and it lives on. These terrible judicial decisions will not overcome - WE shall.
Why is it not OK for Virginia to redistrict, but it is being allowed in other states? If the Supreme Court chimes in on Virginia, will that ruling be applied to all states equally?
Adding my voice to the chorus of encouragement and encomium. We're very proud to be Contrarian subscribers. On another topic, Jen Rubin hasn't appeared in these pages in several days (at least); here's hoping she's healthy, happy, and (perhaps?) on vacation.
This week's actions in VA and TN were so disheartening. Here's hoping there's enough anger by voters to overcome and win back Congress this fall. Keep up the great work on our behalf, thank you!
Of course, my right wing friends in VA are VERY happy with the VA Supreme Court decision. (Note: both are religious conservatives: one an anti-abortion Catholic and the other an Evangelical Christian.) I wish to say (but didn't). Maybe some of these conservative Virginians should just move to Tennessee. The politics is more compatible plus the cost of living is probably less, as an added bonus.
Norm, your indefatigable feistiness is the beacon of hope in this sleazy era, and your legal chops are the foundation upon which a new “New South” will rise!
Ironically, I expect when Democratic candidates ultimately prevail in many of these new gerrymandered districts that Republicans will cite their extreme gerrymander as "proof" that they could not have possibly lost the election. I expect they will also assert that "voter fraud" must therefore be the only plausible reason for their electoral loss. We have to be prepared.
As infuriating as it is to see the powers that be trying to stop us, I really believe it's only leading to a greater desire to fight among we the people. It's really a matter of organizing and mobilizing!
I'm a native Floridian and furious. Thank you for immediately responding to this travesty. We stand together!!
Thank you, Norm et al. I am so thankful that your team responds so quickly to each new outrage. Stay strong!
In addition to our subscription, we've contributed serious amounts directly to Democracy Defenders Fund thinking that this money may have a greater beneficial effect on the issues it litigates than money contributed to other current activities. We also contribute to Public Citizen also to support litigation which contends with Republican attempts to dilute our rights.
We write checks out of our IRA's because both of these organizations as identified above are 501C-3 qualified. I'm not posting addresses here out of apprehension that I might get them wrong.
Please consider helping beyond to cost of subscription.
Thank you. Will do.
They both are on Act Blue, but if you handle 501C-3's with checks as we do, it would be good to get the best address from each of them. Public Citizen seems adept at handling this sort of thing, Democracy Defenders not quite. Democracy Defenders looks to me like a consortium of lawyers many of them working pro bono and with minimal fixed organization. Those are probably good signs, but I'd like it better if correspondence with them was a bit more sprightly.
But do send them something. It will almost certainly be spent in a well focused way.
John
NORM!! So need our pitbull litigators. Katie et al.
I spent the summer of '64 doing voter registration in Norfolk, where I had just graduated from high school. The amazing spirit and resolve of the local Black students changed me forever, and it lives on. These terrible judicial decisions will not overcome - WE shall.
Why is it not OK for Virginia to redistrict, but it is being allowed in other states? If the Supreme Court chimes in on Virginia, will that ruling be applied to all states equally?
Thank you for all you do and fighting for us.
The Civil War never ended. It has been pursued through other means. The Confederacy is winning.
Hope the southerners enjoy working for scrip and living in company houses again.
Adding my voice to the chorus of encouragement and encomium. We're very proud to be Contrarian subscribers. On another topic, Jen Rubin hasn't appeared in these pages in several days (at least); here's hoping she's healthy, happy, and (perhaps?) on vacation.
Did what is happening at CNN do Turner in?
This week's actions in VA and TN were so disheartening. Here's hoping there's enough anger by voters to overcome and win back Congress this fall. Keep up the great work on our behalf, thank you!
Of course, my right wing friends in VA are VERY happy with the VA Supreme Court decision. (Note: both are religious conservatives: one an anti-abortion Catholic and the other an Evangelical Christian.) I wish to say (but didn't). Maybe some of these conservative Virginians should just move to Tennessee. The politics is more compatible plus the cost of living is probably less, as an added bonus.
Thanks for all your hard work Norm, and that of the rest of your team and other colleagues. I feel better just knowing you folks are on the job!
Norm, your indefatigable feistiness is the beacon of hope in this sleazy era, and your legal chops are the foundation upon which a new “New South” will rise!
Ironically, I expect when Democratic candidates ultimately prevail in many of these new gerrymandered districts that Republicans will cite their extreme gerrymander as "proof" that they could not have possibly lost the election. I expect they will also assert that "voter fraud" must therefore be the only plausible reason for their electoral loss. We have to be prepared.
Another furious native Floridian here! Yes, thank you for your rapid response. You have provided me with some much needed hope!