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The U.S. immigration debate often focuses on border policy, but the root causes of migration lie in decades of U.S. intervention that destabilized local economies and forced people to leave. One expert argues that to truly address immigration, the U.S. must consider reversing the policies that fueled these crises. Read more on The Fulcrum: https://loom.ly/Dp5z6mc #immigration #thefulcrum #migration

Many predict authoritarian changes if Trump wins in 2024, but legal and structural constraints may prevent drastic shifts. Experts argue that while risks are real, especially in international diplomacy, the balance of power limits presidential overreach. Read more at The Fulcrum: https://loom.ly/r3GiRbk #Election2024 #Trump #IfTrumpWins

Project 2025’s proposal to restructure NOAA could weaken the agency's role in emergency weather warnings and hurricane prediction, raising public safety concerns. Advocating for commercialized forecasting risks creating a paywall for essential weather information. Experts warn this approach could make vital data less accessible, disproportionately affecting low-income communities. NOAA’s unified warnings are crucial for accurate, life-saving guidance during severe weather events. Read more on The Fulcrum: https://loom.ly/kJ1Le5s #Project2025 #Election2024 #Agenda47 #Hurricane #NOAA

A 269-269 Electoral College tie is unlikely but possible, sparking concerns about the tiebreaker process. Could reforms like the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact or ranked-choice voting improve the process? Read more at The Fulcrum: https://loom.ly/MEgA1FA #ElectoralCollege #Election2024

The Fulcrum explores the juxtaposition between Halloween’s playful fear and the genuine anxiety around political outcomes. Trick-or-treating is a small but powerful example of how diverse community members can unite to share a common idea, if only temporarily. Read more at The Fulcrum: https://loom.ly/ZP1rIfE #Halloween #TheFulcrum #Election2024

🏋️♂️ Just like CrossFit builds strength and resilience, voting is a way to flex our "civic muscle." Our democracy thrives when everyone takes part, but what motivates people actually to get out and vote? 🗳️ Read the story at The Fulcrum: https://loom.ly/HRu_1Ww #election2024 #civicmuscle #crossfit

Election Day should be the LAST day to vote, not the only day. Find your early voting location and make your voice heard! 🇺🇸 #VoteEarlyDay #Election2024 #YourVoteMatters

GOP-led lawsuits in battleground states Arizona, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania target technical aspects of mail voting, aiming to restrict ballot acceptance. Voting advocates urge voters to ignore legal confusion, follow ballot submission steps carefully, and submit votes early to ensure their voices are counted. Read more at The Fulcrum: https://loom.ly/ajCn4yk

With just days left before Election Day, pro-Trump factions have lost far more lawsuits than they have won. But they have succeeded in complicating the process for voters and officials in some swing states, and more court decisions are expected by Election Day. Read more at The Fulcrum: https://loom.ly/UpKEdbk #VotingRights #VoteByMail #Election2024 #Democracy

The Washington Post's refusal to endorse Kamala Harris is the latest example of news outlets normalizing Trump as a candidate. Accurately and impartially reporting the truth is not partisan engagement; it is the highest calling for journalists. #Ethics #Trump #Polarization #Journalism #WaPo #WashingtonPost Read more: https://loom.ly/vXd5KLI