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As the 2020 election will have the highest number of mail-in votes of any U.S. election ever, make sure to keep up with the new terminology and voter issues. Watch the video and let us know what your thoughts on second party mail-in ballot collection are by visiting the hub and casting your vote in our poll.

Make sure get out the vote and Make a voting plan!

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Check out the latest updates on the Afghan Peace Process and the important role women can play: http://bit.ly/AfghanWPS
Read about the ongoing systematic human rights abuses in Venezuela: http://bit.ly/HumanRightsVen

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Make sure get out the vote and Make a voting plan!

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Check out the latest updates on the Afghan Peace Process and the important role women can play: http://bit.ly/AfghanWPS\n
Read about the ongoing systematic human rights abuses in Venezuela: http://bit.ly/HumanRightsVen\n

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Within the past few election cycles, foreign election interference has become a hot topic. As mentioned in the final presidential debate, Russia, Iran and China have made efforts to alter the result of the upcoming election result. Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe stated that Russia and Iran have recently obtained voter information in an attempt to intimidate voters in key battleground states. Check out the latest episode of Ask the Expert to find out more on the subject.

Make sure to visit the 2020 Election Center and Campaign Legal Center's Voting Rights Resources for all your important election information.

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Make sure to visit the 2020 Election Center and Campaign Legal Center's Voting Rights Resources for all your important election information.

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Make sure you are registered to vote in the upcoming 2020 elections HERE:

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Make sure you are registered to vote in the upcoming 2020 elections HERE:

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The ongoing impeachment hearings in Washington, DC have had the unintended consequence of dragging down the morale of America’s foreign service as U.S. diplomats have been caught up in the partisan crossfire. To remedy this, four members of congress, two Republicans and two Democrats, have announced the creation of the Diplomacy Caucus. The caucus will bring together lawmakers of both parties in the interest of strengthening the U.S. diplomatic corps through legislation. Do you feel that America’s public servants are being protected enough by Congress, or is the creation of this caucus a necessity?

Article: With State Department Under Fire, Lawmakers Form a Diplomacy Caucus

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The second annual John McCain Prize for Leadership in Public Service has been awarded to the people of Hong Kong in recognition of their fight for democracy. The award, which was presented to the people of Lesbos, Greece, last year was presented this year to former lawmaker Emily Lau Wai-hing and activist Figo Chan Ho-wun on Saturday, November 23rd. The two accepted the award from Cindy McCain, the wife of late Senator John McCain, alongside the Halifax Security Forum, on behalf of all protesters in Hong Kong.

Giving this award to the people of Hong Kong makes the Halifax Security Forum—a network of international experts, academics, military officials, entrepreneurs and authors—the first international organization to recognize the struggles of the city’s people. This certainly comes at a delicate time: last week, the US Congress almost unanimously voted to pass the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. This act would impose stricter monitoring of Hong Kong and, should any action be taken by the government to erode at the city’s freedoms, sanctions against China. President Trump, who has been in the process of working out a new trade deal with Beijing as a focal point of his re-election campaign, has yet to comment on whether he will sign the act into law or not.

In this context, the Halifax Forum’s recognition of the Hong Kongese could be seen as a challenge to Beijing itself. However, the Forum stands firm in its decision. Cindy McCain, who is also a board member of the Forum, said that she hopes “this tribute to those who are struggling for their rights in Hong Kong will encourage more people around the world to raise their voices in support of their cause, especially in my country’s government. They are fighting for something larger than themselves.”

Article: People of Hong Kong awarded 2019 John McCain Prize for Leadership in Public Service – an honour that comes at delicate time in US-China relations

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Almost two years ago, we made the call for Mavericks – people who challenge the status quo; people who defend the dignity of all; and people who work in service of a cause greater than oneself. Thousands, maybe millions, have answered the call.

As the 2020 Election approaches, we need mavericks more than ever before. Like the original maverick, Senator John McCain, we ask you to use your vote to challenge the status quo, defend the dignity of all people and support causes greater than one’s self.

Watch the video and let us know how you plan on Maverick Voting. Post your responses and videos here and/or on Twitter and Facebook pages and take the pledge if you haven’t already at https://www.mavericksneeded.org/.

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The final presidential debate will take place on Thursday, October 22 at 9 PM EST in Nashville, Tennessee at Belmont University and will be moderated by Kristen Welker. The topics that will be discussed during the debate are COVID-19, national security, climate change, leadership, American families, and race. Each of these six topics will be discussed for 15 minutes. A new change to the debate is that the candidates mics will be muted when one person is answering questions to avoid any interruptions over the candidates.

You can watch the debate through PBS live at 9 PM EST.

Resources to Check Out:

Get out the vote: Make a voting plan
National Security news: Trump set to remove Sudan from state sponsors of terrorism list

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You can watch the debate through PBS live at 9 PM EST.

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\nGet out the vote: Make a voting plan\n
\nNational Security news: Trump set to remove Sudan from state sponsors of terrorism list\n

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Use Causes.com's Voter Center to register, find your polling station, recruit friends and communities, figure out how to help your chosen campaign, and find the nearest swing district. But just as importantly, it can help you learn about the election and why it's so important for all of us to cast a ballot.

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California recently became the second state to pass a bill restricting the use of “deepfake” technology to spread false information about political candidates.

Specifically, the bill applies to instances where deepfake technology is used to intentionally spread false information about a candidate within 60 days of an election.

The bill includes exceptions for parody and satire, as well as cases where the broadcaster or publisher makes it clear that the media has been manipulated.

Article: California Becomes The Second State To Restrict Political “Deepfakes”

The bill has already drawn harsh criticism from free speech advocates, including the ACLU, who claimed \"this bill will not solve the problem of deceptive political videos; it will only result in voter confusion, malicious litigation, and repression of free speech.”

It’s worth noting that libel and defamation have never been protected by the first amendment, and many deepfake videos could be classified as libel or defamation.

Do you think outlawing deepfake videos is an attack on the first amendment? Can we stop the spread of misinformation without relying on censorship? Let us know in the comments below.

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California recently became the second state to pass a bill restricting the use of “deepfake” technology to spread false information about political candidates.

Specifically, the bill applies to instances where deepfake technology is used to intentionally spread false information about a candidate within 60 days of an election.

The bill includes exceptions for parody and satire, as well as cases where the broadcaster or publisher makes it clear that the media has been manipulated.

Article: California Becomes The Second State To Restrict Political “Deepfakes”

It’s worth noting that libel and defamation have never been protected by the first amendment, and many deepfake videos could be classified as libel or defamation.

Do you think outlawing deepfake videos is an attack on the first amendment? Can we stop the spread of misinformation without relying on censorship? Let us know in the comments below.

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Republican Representative Jim Banks responded to September’s climate protests by introducing a bill that would force arrested protestors to pay for police overtime.

Rep. Banks (R-Ind.) said \"Hoosier taxpayers shouldn't be on the hook for illegal protests — it is a violation of their 1st Amendment rights.”

Despite Banks’ statements, such a bill would erode First Amendment protections and make citizens less likely to protest.

Article: GOP lawmaker to introduce bill requiring arrested DC protesters pay for police overtime

Banks claims that this bill would not prohibit other demonstrations or protests, but historically speaking, many of our nation’s most important civil rights victories have come from protests that led to arrests. It seems likely that adding financial responsibility on top of the threat of arrest may prevent would-be-activists from participating in future protests.

Is this an intimidation tactic? If so, is it a violation of our First Amendment rights?

What do you think? Should activists ever be on the hook for police overtime?

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Republican Representative Jim Banks responded to September’s climate protests by introducing a bill that would force arrested protestors to pay for police overtime.

Rep. Banks (R-Ind.) said \"Hoosier taxpayers shouldn't be on the hook for illegal protests — it is a violation of their 1st Amendment rights.”

Despite Banks’ statements, such a bill would erode First Amendment protections and make citizens less likely to protest.

\nArticle: GOP lawmaker to introduce bill requiring arrested DC protesters pay for police overtime\n

Is this an intimidation tactic? If so, is it a violation of our First Amendment rights?

What do you think? Should activists ever be on the hook for police overtime?

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Last week, Dr. Anthony Fauci said in an interview that schedule permitting, he plans on voting in person. In the same interview he stated that as long as voters follow the polling process carefully and prudently, it would be fine for those who are not “particularly vulnerable” to vote in person.

Check out 5 tips from the CDC to practice safe voting during the COVID-19 pandemic:

Practice healthy behaviors to protect yourself and slow the spread of COVID-19 by washing your hands before entering and when leaving your polling place. Wear a mask and continue to maintain 6-foot social distancing from other voters.
Consider voting alternatives available in your jurisdiction that minimize contact including early voting or ballot drop off boxes.
Do not disinfect or wipe down voting equipment yourself. Some electronic voting equipment can be damaged by cleaners and disinfectants so make sure your hands are dry and allow election officials handle the sanitization of polling places.
Avoid crowds by using early voting, going to your polling place at off-peak times (mid-morning or early afternoon) and if you have the time, monitor the line at your polling place and join when the crowd dies down.
Be prepared by making sure to check your registration with your local polling place, completing any registration forms before arriving at your polling place and bringing your own black ink pen.

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Check out 5 tips from the CDC to practice safe voting during the COVID-19 pandemic:

\nPractice healthy behaviors to protect yourself and slow the spread of COVID-19 by washing your hands before entering and when leaving your polling place. Wear a mask and continue to maintain 6-foot social distancing from other voters.
\nConsider voting alternatives available in your jurisdiction that minimize contact including early voting or ballot drop off boxes.
\nDo not disinfect or wipe down voting equipment yourself. Some electronic voting equipment can be damaged by cleaners and disinfectants so make sure your hands are dry and allow election officials handle the sanitization of polling places.
\nAvoid crowds by using early voting, going to your polling place at off-peak times (mid-morning or early afternoon) and if you have the time, monitor the line at your polling place and join when the crowd dies down.
\nBe prepared by making sure to check your registration with your local polling place, completing any registration forms before arriving at your polling place and bringing your own black ink pen.

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One way to get involved this election season is by volunteering as a poll worker at your local stations. Click here to become a poll worker!

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One way to get involved this election season is by volunteering as a poll worker at your local stations. Click here to become a poll worker!\n

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In July of 2018, investigative reporter Susan Greene filmed an interaction between Denver police and a naked, handcuffed man. Police asked Greene to stop recording, and when she refused, they seized her phone, handcuffed her, and pushed her into a police car. The interaction was captured on police body cam footage.

Article: Denver Police Agree to First Amendment Training After Unlawful Arrest of Journalist

The right to record police officers have been repeatedly upheld by the courts as an essential element of free speech and free press.

After a 7 month internal investigation, the Denver Police Department agreed to provide First Amendment training for their officers, specifically conceding the right to photograph and record in public.

Is this a win for free speech? Let us know in the comments below.

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\nArticle: Denver Police Agree to First Amendment Training After Unlawful Arrest of Journalist\n

The right to record police officers have been repeatedly upheld by the courts as an essential element of free speech and free press.

Is this a win for free speech? Let us know in the comments below.

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Wednesday, October 2nd marks one year since journalist Jamal Khashoggi died inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. Khashoggi was a known political dissident, and many of his articles were critical of the Saudi government. The exact circumstances of his murder remain suspicious and largely unverified, and one year later, there are still many questions surrounding his death.

Here’s what you need to know about Khashoggi:

Jamal Ahmad Khashoggi was a Saudi born author, journalist and political dissident.
He was assassinated on October 2nd, 2018 inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Khashoggi was a legal resident of the United States, and a columnist for the Washington Post at the time of his death.
Saudi Arabia initially denied any knowledge of Khashoggi's death.
Later, the Saudi government claimed his death was the result of rogue actors.
By November, the CIA had concluded Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman ordered Khashoggi's assassination.
A United Nation’s Report concluded that he was killed and dismembered by Saudi state actors.
His remains have never been found.
Initially, President Trump promised “severe punishment” if it became clear that the Saudi government had assassinated Khashoggi. One month later, he backpedaled on this claim, citing his reluctance to “destroy the economy” by straining Saudi-U.S. relations.
A trial for 11 men accused of killing Khashoggi began in January, 2019 but has taken place in Saudi Arabia, mostly outside of public view.
Last week, Saudi Crown Prince admitted that Khashoggi’s death “happened under my watch.”
Mohammed bin Salman still denies ordering the killing of Khashoggi.

Article: Khashoggi's murder: One year on, here's what we know

Even after multiple investigations and a Saudi trial, the exact details of the murder are still unknown. Khashoggi’s murder is a brutal blow to global press freedoms and an alarming strain to U.S.-Saudi relations. People deserve to know the truth about what happened to Jamal Khashoggi, and as long as the Saudi government and the White House continue to shroud this event in secrecy, people will continue to harbor suspicions about our government’s willingness to pursue justice and our democratic commitment to a free press.

Do you think Congress should demand an investigation into Khashoggi’s death? If so, let your Representative know.

You can also sound off on twitter using the hashtags #JusticeforKhashoggi and #RememberKhashoggi

Or, you can reach out to the 2020 Presidential candidates below using #JusticeforKhashoggi and #RememberKhashoggi

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Here’s what you need to know about Khashoggi:

Jamal Ahmad Khashoggi was a Saudi born author, journalist and political dissident.
He was assassinated on October 2nd, 2018 inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Khashoggi was a legal resident of the United States, and a columnist for the Washington Post at the time of his death.
Saudi Arabia initially denied any knowledge of Khashoggi's death.
Later, the Saudi government claimed his death was the result of rogue actors.
\nBy November, the CIA had concluded Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman ordered Khashoggi's assassination.\n
A United Nation’s Report concluded that he was killed and dismembered by Saudi state actors.
His remains have never been found.
\nInitially, President Trump promised “severe punishment” if it became clear that the Saudi government had assassinated Khashoggi. One month later, he backpedaled on this claim, citing his reluctance to “destroy the economy” by straining Saudi-U.S. relations.\n
\nA trial for 11 men accused of killing Khashoggi began in January, 2019 but has taken place in Saudi Arabia, mostly outside of public view.\n
\nLast week, Saudi Crown Prince admitted that Khashoggi’s death “happened under my watch.”\n
\nMohammed bin Salman still denies ordering the killing of Khashoggi.\n

Article: Khashoggi's murder: One year on, here's what we know

Do you think Congress should demand an investigation into Khashoggi’s death? If so, let your Representative know.

You can also sound off on twitter using the hashtags #JusticeforKhashoggi and #RememberKhashoggi

Or, you can reach out to the 2020 Presidential candidates below using #JusticeforKhashoggi and #RememberKhashoggi

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What is it?

Last night, President Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden held their own separate town hall events, forgoing the scheduled second presidential debate.
Following the first presidential debate, Democrats and Republicans alike criticized both candidates’ disregard for civic debate. If another debate were to happen, many have called for changes to the debate format including time limits and live fact checking.
The second presidential debate, initially planned for October 15th was cancelled after President Trump refused to participate in the debate in a virtual format. Others have objected to the risks associated with the spread of COVID-19 after the President and several White House staff members tested positive for the coronavirus.

Why is it important?

Despite the low number of undecided voters (6%), some experts argue that increased early and mail-in voting are increasing the potential impact of debates on the final choice of undecideds.
The coronavirus outbreak in the White House has worried many about the possibility of contagion by attendees despite social distancing.

What can you do?

Read our first debate recap
Make sure you’re registered to vote and see what electoral laws are in your state

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What is it?

Last night, President Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden held their own separate town hall events, forgoing the scheduled second presidential debate.
Following the first presidential debate, Democrats and Republicans alike criticized both candidates’ disregard for civic debate. If another debate were to happen, many have called for changes to the debate format including time limits and live fact checking.
The second presidential debate, initially planned for October 15th was cancelled after President Trump refused to participate in the debate in a virtual format. Others have objected to the risks associated with the spread of COVID-19 after the President and several White House staff members tested positive for the coronavirus.

Why is it important?

Despite the low number of undecided voters (6%), some experts argue that increased early and mail-in voting are increasing the potential impact of debates on the final choice of undecideds.
The coronavirus outbreak in the White House has worried many about the possibility of contagion by attendees despite social distancing.

What can you do?

Read our first debate recap\n
Make sure you’re registered to vote and see what electoral laws are in your state\n

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Spam calls are annoying, but they may be an important part of a functioning democracy, at least according to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. A Montana judge recently ruled that part of an old Montana law is unconstitutional for banning robo calls that are \"promoting a political campaign or any use related to a political campaign.”

The court reasoned that banning robo calls might severely damage campaigns with low funding and therefore posed a dangerous restriction on free speech.

Article: Are Political Robocalls Protected Under the First Amendment?

It’s nice to see a court stick up for campaigns that don’t have access to Super PACs, even if it comes at the expense of a minor annoyance.

What do you think? Is this a win for free speech or a loss for privacy? Can it be both?

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The court reasoned that banning robo calls might severely damage campaigns with low funding and therefore posed a dangerous restriction on free speech.

\nArticle: Are Political Robocalls Protected Under the First Amendment?\n

It’s nice to see a court stick up for campaigns that don’t have access to Super PACs, even if it comes at the expense of a minor annoyance.

What do you think? Is this a win for free speech or a loss for privacy? Can it be both?

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The numbers are in from what was likely the largest climate strike in history. On Friday, September 20th, an estimated 4 million activists gathered in over 160 countries to protest a lack of corporate and government action on climate change. The exact numbers have not yet been confirmed, but current estimates place over 250,000 protestors at the main strike in New York City, as well as over 300,000 protestors in London and 1.4 million protestors across Germany.

Article: How big was the global climate strike? 4 million people, activists estimate.

The New York demonstration was a powerful reminder of the importance of our right to gather, speak out, and hold our elected officials accountable.

Do you agree with the protest? If so, how would you like to see Congress address our changing climate? Reach out to your Rep. by clicking the link above or let us know how you feel in the comments below.

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The New York demonstration was a powerful reminder of the importance of our right to gather, speak out, and hold our elected officials accountable.

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Tonight at 9PM EST, the first and only vice presidential debate will take place at University of Utah with Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence. Due to heightened coronavirus concerns, there will be a plexiglass covering between the candidates who will be stand 12 feet apart. The moderator, Susan Page, has not released the topics, but because of the President’s recent diagnosis of COVID-19, many believe that will be the center of topic for the debate.

You can watch the debate on the CBS website, starting at 9:00 ET.

Resources to check out:

Read Trevor Potter’s OpEd about who actually can reschedule the election?
Check to see the deadlines for voter registration in each state. Certain states, such as Arizona, have extended the deadline for voter registration.

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You can watch the debate on the CBS website, starting at 9:00 ET.

Resources to check out:

\nRead Trevor Potter’s OpEd about who actually can reschedule the election?\n
\nCheck to see the deadlines for voter registration in each state. Certain states, such as Arizona, have extended the deadline for voter registration. \n

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