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Goodbye, Elon: Musk Broke A Lot of Things, But Fixed None
Elon Musk, the tech billionaire who tried to destroy the federal government from the inside, has left the building, but he’s left a big mess behind him.
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Common Cause Rhode Island Celebrates Legacy of Founder Natalie C. Joslin
“We’re heartbroken by this loss, but we will memorialize Natalie’s legacy through our continued commitment to achieving the democracy we all deserve.”
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Modelo para una Gran Democracia
Recap
Blueprint for a Great Democracy
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Flatten the Mail Ballot Curve
If you choose to vote by mail, it’s important that you return your application early. When you get your ballot, return that early too. We call that “flattening the mail ballot curve.”
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Don’t Rush the Rules!
After every election, the Rhode Island House and Senate set their rules. Those rules determine everything from when a bill can be introduced, to how a legislator can cast their vote. Over the course of decades in the House of Representatives, those rules have been used to consolidate power in the hands of the Speaker.