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What can you do to help our country remain a democracy?
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A bite-size News Eye explainer on how Nepal made history this week.

Inspiration for Gen Z everywhere?

Online here: 👇
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September 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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H.R. 5140 District of Columbia Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act This bill would lower the age for minors to be tried as adults for certain violent offense, from 16 years old to 14. ROTE HOME RULE H.R. 5125 District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act This bill repeals the D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission, making the U.S. President in charge of nominating judges for D.C. courts FiftyFifty.one H.R. 5140 District of Columbia Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act This bill would lower the age for minors to be tried as adults for certain violent offense, from 16 years old to 14. ROTE HOME RULE H.R. 5125 District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act This bill repeals the D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission, making the U.S. President in charge of nominating judges for D.C. courts FiftyFifty.one We are fiercely independent. Our work is rooted in values that transcend partisanship, because democracy belongs to the people, not to any establishment. We reject all forms of centralized power that threaten freedom and justice. We believe in anti-racism, equity, and democracy. These are not partisan stances. They are moral imperatives. THISLAND IS YOUR LAND THIS LANP LISMY LAND PEON OS LOT KINGS QUELTY FiftyFifty.one → ⅝81 We call on our government to: Uphold the Constitution End Executive overreach Our movement will continue to hold massive protests nationwide until these 2 calls are satisfied by our elected officials. Join us in practicing one of America's most fundamental traditions: Protesting to hold our government accountable to the will of the people. FiftyFifty.one
September 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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This letter to the editor mentions an impeachment petition, but doesn't link to it. Here is the missing petition:
freespeechforpeople.org/over-250000-...
Over 250,000 Americans Urge Congress to Begin Impeachment Proceedings Against President Trump - Free Speech For People
Over 250,000 people have signed a petition in support of an impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump.
freespeechforpeople.org
September 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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There's also a push for ranked-choice voting in Ohio--if anyone in Ohio is interested in helping?
September 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Here's the issue page on democracy.diy :
democracy.diy/issues/us-hr...

...with all of the ways to contact your representatives.

There's also a link to a similar bill (H.R.3388/S.1498) that you may wish to support when you call or write.
Stop insider trading in Congress
This bill would prevent insider trading by members of Congress and their spouses.
democracy.diy
September 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Here's a link to the Senate Amendment to release the Epstein files:
www.congress.gov/amendment/11...

It failed in a 51-49 vote:
www.senate.gov/legislative/...

But there is still strong support in the Senate. Here's what we can currently do to help:
democracy.diy/issues/epste...
www.congress.gov
September 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Here's a news story that names the voters:
rollcall.com/2025/09/10/s...

...confirming what Helen said.
Senate tables Schumer's motion for a vote on Epstein files - Roll Call
Democrats have looked to force votes relating to the Epstein files to focus public attention on President Donald Trump's connection with him.
rollcall.com
September 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Does anyone have a link to the Senate version of this bill?

I'll update the issue page on democracy.diy once I have the link:
democracy.diy/issues/us-hr...
No life sentences for immigration
This bill would put immigrants in prison on a massive scale, without reducing border crossings.
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September 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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...and they did it despite being pressured by Trump to look the other way.
September 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM