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sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Kraft Over Belichick Sparks Hall of Fame Ballot Debate

A Hall of Fame selector explains voting for Patriots owner Robert Kraft in the Seniors/Contributor/Coach category over Bill Belichick, saying the choice reflects Kraft’s role in building the dynasty and labor peace rather than voting against Belichick. The ballots mix seniors, coaches and contributors, which can dilute support; another voter echoed Kraft’s impact. Belichick’s credentials remain strong, but he will have to wait at least another year as the Spygate stain and other factors weigh on the outcome.

via Bleacher Report|

#bill-belichick #hall-of-fame #robert-kraft

politics3 months ago•4 min saved

Progressives' Voting Strategies and Mamdani's Political Future

Zohran Mamdani's election victory was significantly aided by engineered voting rules such as ranked-choice voting, public matching funds, and legal changes that favored progressive candidates, demonstrating how strategic rule changes can influence electoral outcomes.

via New York Post|

#mamdani-victory #new-york-city #politics

politics6 months ago•4 min saved

DHS warns states: Adhere to voting rules to secure election funds

The Department of Homeland Security may withhold millions in election security funding from states that do not comply with new federal voting policy requirements, leading some states like Maine to forgo grants worth around $130,000. The new rules, introduced under the Trump administration, include mandates such as using a citizenship verification system and prioritizing compliance with unimplemented voting standards, raising concerns about federal overreach and potential impacts on election security and law enforcement funding.

via NPR|

#dhs #election-security #funding

television8 months ago•3 min saved

2025 Emmy Nominations: Key Categories See Decline in Submissions

The 2025 Emmy nominations voting has begun, with the number of nomination slots in categories determined by a proportional rule based on submissions, except for the top drama and comedy series categories which always have eight slots. Notably, all lead categories will have five slots for the first time since the system's implementation, with specific slot counts for various acting, directing, and writing categories across genres. Nominations will be announced on July 15.

via GoldDerby|

#2025-emmy #category-slots #emmy-nominations

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Casey DeSantis Sparks Controversy with Iowa Caucus Remarks"

The Iowa Republican Party issued a reminder that only residents can participate in the state's 2024 presidential nominating process, following a call by Casey DeSantis, wife of Republican candidate Ron DeSantis, for women from across the country to join the gatherings. Casey DeSantis clarified that while voting is limited to registered voters in Iowa, women from other states can volunteer in support of Ron DeSantis. With just over a month until the Iowa Caucus, polls show former President Donald Trump leading over DeSantis and Nikki Haley. The Trump campaign condemned the DeSantis' tactics and urged supporters to be aware of their alleged plot to rig the Caucus.

via Reuters|

#casey-desantis #iowa-caucus #politics

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Wisconsin Supreme Court undergoes ideological shift with new liberal majority

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has shifted to liberal control for the first time in 15 years with the inauguration of Justice Janet Protasiewicz, who campaigned on abortion rights. This change carries significant implications for Wisconsin, a battleground state where the Supreme Court has had a decisive role in major political and policy battles. While liberals hope for favorable rulings on issues such as abortion, voting rules, and elections, there are no guarantees. A pending lawsuit challenging the state's abortion ban and another lawsuit seeking to undo a ruling on absentee ballot drop boxes are expected to come before the court. The new liberal majority has already resulted in the firing of the director of state courts, signaling a shift in direction.

via The Associated Press|

#abortion-rights #elections #liberal-control

politics2 years ago•9 min saved

Florida's Attempt to Exclude DOJ from Voting Case Fails

Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd and 10 local elections supervisors, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis, are opposing the Department of Justice's involvement in a legal battle over voting rules. The DOJ filed a "statement of interest" in a lawsuit challenging a Florida voter registration provision that requires some individuals to physically sign their name with a pen. The court ruled that those opposed to the DOJ filing could respond to the arguments from federal lawyers. This is the second time the Biden administration has intervened in lawsuits challenging Florida laws, while state officials continue to pursue legal challenges.

via POLITICO|

#department-of-justice #florida #lawsuit

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

Global Plastic Treaty Negotiations Continue Despite Challenges

The second round of UN talks for a global treaty to tackle plastic pollution ended with a mandate to draft the text, but was marred by delays, protests, and geopolitical tensions. Oil-rich countries including Saudi Arabia and Brazil led a prolonged debate over voting rules and points of procedure, causing a "manufactured deadlock" that took precious time away from more substantive discussions on the treaty. The High Ambition Coalition, which is pushing to "end plastic pollution by 2040," and NGOs were relieved that the broad strokes of a plastics treaty will be drafted, but the core substantive issues remain unsettled.

via POLITICO Europe|

#environment #high-ambition-coalition #plastic-pollution