You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more
UPDATE: The Senate #COVID19 bill summary includes $400M in election assistance for states to prepare for 2020 elections. This is not enough, but it’s more than double what was originally there ($140M) – a critical increase after the civil rights community demanded more funding.
Still awaiting bill text, but summary says it will cover options for states “including to increase the ability to vote by mail, expand early voting and online registration, and increase the safety of voting in-person by providing additional voting facilities & more poll-workers."
This language is important as states move to enact substantive reforms & rules ahead of primaries and the general election. As a reminder, here's what @civilrightsorg and more than 150 organizations want states to consider as they work to protect the vote: https://bit.ly/2J4hfxd
The time to enact these reforms is now. States need money now. We've been asking for at least $2B, and civil rights groups will fight to ensure funding is included in the next bill while we work in the states. We DON'T have to choose between public health & functioning democracy.
Not exactly what I was hoping for but the 400 is good news.
400m our of 2T to protect the core of our democracy?? But cruise lines that only destroy our marine life will take in billions??
400 million seems like a budget for a box of tissues at each poll. This is very disappointing.
At the primary in MN the election judges brought tissues and hand sanitizer.
HAND MARKED PAPER BALLOTS THEN!!!! THE ONLY FUCKING WAY!!!
It is progress. Yes, more is needed, but as you say it does double original amount. We know GOP went kicking and screaming on this one.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.
