Cindy Battles

a cartoon character is singing the doom song ALT: a cartoon character is singing the doom song

It's the first Monday in October

Hey, DPG, is this your man? #gapol

This hearing is all that stands between me and a weekend getaway with the 'cule.

Puh-lease let the time go quickly! I am ready for #CuteFallShit2025

Another Blue Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures hearing today. Find the agenda and watch here:

www.legis.ga.gov/schedule/hou...

"I fear President Trump believes the American people are so divided that today they will not stand up, fight for, and defend our most precious constitutional values so long as they are lulled into thinking their own personal interests are not affected."

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Using your position on the State Election Board to spread your opinions and conspiracy theories is just wild to me.

In California, conservatives are running commercials about how gerrymandering is undemocratic and disenfranchises voters.

Everywhere else...
(It's still true, regardless of party)

There's a difference between "homelessness" and "unsheltered homelessness"

And an RV going from park to park is or definitely can be defined as homeless.

And the language they are using is dehumanizing. I'm grossed out.

By "comfort break" I am assuming the Chair means

"I need to go scream into a pillow"

Someone told Trump meeting with Democratic leadership was a win for Dems, so he canceled it.

Republicans are going to let the government shutdown because they don't want to work with duly elected Democrats. This is not a representative democracy.

I hope the State Election Board understands the obvious underhanded coordination between the Executive Director, Vice Chair Johnston, and Member King does nothing to promote confidence in SEB. The pettiness during the Blue Ribbon study committee and today's hearing is infantile. #gapol

We're off the rails. One hour in.

Two cases removed from the cases recommended for dismissal. One by Johnston and one by King.
SEB2023-027 Alleged double voter in Murray County (the respondent is deceased)

SEB2024-129 Alleged discarded ballot in Franklin County

And we have the first demand that King resign because of her husband's run for Secretary of State.

Just threw out Charlie Kirk's name out of context.

They really turning him into a martyr.

They are strongly coming for the Chairman. Public comments demanding his resignation.

Bet it's a coordinated attack.

Johnston has consistently used this during meetings to circumvent the process and surprise the board members she hasn't looped into her plans.

It's incredibly unethical and shady.

Clarification **five** changes to the agenda.

@saratindallghazal.bsky.social pointing out that this violates the spirit of the open records act if not the letter.

Chair says discussion will be allowed, but taking action would be inappropriate.

Well, there goes that hope. And Johnston is already trying to amend the agenda.

If the rapture happens, does that mean the State Election Board doesn't have a quorum?

Because I wouldn't be mad if it was canceled.

APS to hold more public meetings as parents push back on proposed school closures, redistricting Atlanta Public Schools will host another round of virtual and in-person public meetings as parents push back against proposed school closures, consolidations, repurposing, and redistricting. APS will hold virtual meetings on Sept. 24 at 6 p.m.; Sept. 25 at noon;  and Oct. 20 at noon. An in-person meeting is also set for Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. at APS headquarters in Downtown. The school district is considering the changes as part of its Comprehensive Long-Range Facilities Plan (CLRFP), also known as APS Forward 2040.  APS said there are 70,000 available seats, but…

APS to hold more public meetings as parents push back on proposed school closures, redistricting

Atlanta Public Schools will host another round of virtual and in-person public meetings as parents push back against proposed school closures, consolidations, repurposing, and redistricting. APS will…

Charlie Kirk, Redeemed: A Political Class Finds Its Lost Cause By ignoring the rhetoric and actions of the Turning Point USA founder, pundits and politicians are sanitizing his legacy.

The import of this history has never been clearer than in this moment when the hard question must be asked: If you would look away from the words of Charlie Kirk, from what else would you look away?

www.vanityfair.com/news/story/c...

The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced. I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.

Some personal news:

I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.

Thread incoming.

substack.com/@karenattiah...

The way Democrats worked soooo hard to protect Manchin only for him to drag them for filth is hilarious to me.

Three people (at least 2 students) have died after a school shooting.

Charlie Kirk is reportedly in critical condition after being shot.

Admitting it's the damn guns should not be a partisan issue.

The guns are the problem. Whether it’s high school students or Charlie Kirk or anyone else getting shot, this country has to crack down on guns and pass actual gun control laws to protect everyone’s safety.

I'd remind everyone rn that it does no good to subject yourself or others to extremely graphic footage and imagery, and that it does not make you more informed to consume or share it.

settings > content & media > autoplay video & gifs = off

Three SCOTUS stories before lunch on a Monday when the court isn't even in session perfectly encapsulates how the increasing importance of the shadow docket has completely reoriented how the court operates and what captures the public's attention.

81% of Americans believe that violent crime is up...but that is not what the data actually shows. So, maybe instead of passing federal laws to "address crime," you tell the public the truth?

Just thinking out loud...