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My October election reminder, part two:

(there are actually two reminders here, in honor of it being part two)

1. Just because you don't know that something happened, it doesn't mean it didn't happen. Even if you are political active/politically informed, you probably aren't tracking every new bill, law, executive order, regulation change, policy change, etc. at the federal, state, and local levels.

If you're thinking or keep hearing that a politician never did something, especially if it's something that they support, spend a little bit of time fact checking it. You might be surprised by what you find.

2. There is a remarkable amount of domestic state-level law/policy that the federal executive branch (and in some cases Congress) has no say over. With a federalist system, a huge amount of power over domestic laws lies with the states, not the federal government.

In fact, even things like standardizing the drinking age were done by tying federal highway funding to the change--states could and in some cases did refuse to change it to 21 for years.

All of that is to say, if you're wondering why the federal government hasn't forced a change on the states, consider a) do they have the votes in Congress to pass a law mandating that change and b) would it be constitutional in the first place?

Which means that, if you want change in your state, you're going to have to show up and vote on the state level as well as the federal level, not only this year but every year that there is a state or local election.

Billionaire Mark Cuban Opens Online Pharmacy To Provide Affordable Generic Drugs

The company was launched out of stealth last year.

The fact that Mark Cuban can do this is just further proof of how much capatalism is f*cking people over.

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban launched an online pharmacy Thursday that offers more than 100 generic drugs at an affordable price with a goal of being “radically transparent” in its price negotiations with drug companies. 

For example, the leukemia drug imatinib is priced at $47 a month on MCCPDC compared to the $9,657 retail price.

The online pharmacy’s prices for generics factor in a 15% margin on top of actual manufacturer prices and a $3 pharmacist fee, the statement said. 

don't give up

I was super hoping I wouldn't have to make this post, but shit keeps hitting the fan and I'm struggling for a lot of bills and the 1.65 I have in my account really ain't gonna cover it.

My cat has been sick, my online bank "lost" money and wont give it back, I had to pay a bunch to get my car fixed/re-registered/insured, I got a ticket for "texting while driving" despite the fact that I was just switching the song on spotify at a red light. It's been a hell of a couple months and I haven't been able to get back on my feet so I need to open up a few Emergency Commission Slots (tm)

Right now I need the rest of rent ($350), my car payment and insurance (500$).

[Here's my commission forms]

Here's some recent examples of my work!

I know there's truly so much going on in the world right now, and I fully get it if you can't help out monitarily, but sharing might boost it to someone who can. I appreciate y'all so much, I wouldn't be here without you.

AP News

NY county clerk refuses to file Texas' fine for doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills

A county clerk in New York has refused to file a more than $100,000 judgment from Texas against a New York doctor accused of prescribing abo

A Texas judge last month ordered Dr. Margaret Carpenter, who practices north of New York City, to pay the penalty for allegedly breaking that state’s law by prescribing abortion medication via telemedicine. The Texas attorney general’s office followed up last week by asking a New York court to enforce the default civil judgment, which is $113,000 with attorney and filing fees. The acting Ulster County clerk refused. “In accordance with the New York State Shield Law, I have refused this filing and will refuse any similar filings that may come to our office. Since this decision is likely to result in further litigation, I must refrain from discussing specific details about the situation,” Acting Clerk Taylor Bruck said in a prepared statement.

This is what we're talking about. This is the resistance someone can do in their everyday job. Judgement gets passed down and you're just supposed to dot the i's and cross the t's? Don't. Just refuse.

Now, I know an acting county clerk isn't just anyone - this man had a very unique opportunity to do some very serious blockading in his everyday job - but that's kind of the point! Nobody's just anyone. You never know when you'll have an opportunity.

if you're feeling powerless right now—and god knows I am—here's a reminder you can donate to the National Network of Abortion Funds, the Trans Law Center, Gaza Soup Kitchen, the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, and hundreds of other charities that will work to mitigate the damage that has been and will continue to be inflicted

life continues. we still have the capacity to do good, important work. that matters