I live in Ohio, and here the Republican legislature passed a voter suppression law aimed at college voters. It's simply a new law that says you need to show a valid ID in order to vote. Innocent enough, right? But if you dig into the law deeper, the only valid ID for voting purposes is an Ohio driver's license, Ohio state ID or military ID. So when out-of-state students show up to vote and pull out their perfectly legal driver's licenses from states not Ohio, they're going to be told they don't have a valid ID and can't vote. When up to 40% of some college enrollments are from out-of-state students, that's a whole lot of students that the Repubs are actively trying to block from voting. The only way those students can now vote is through absentee balloting, which traditionally college students don't usually use- they normally vote on the day. More BS fun from our Republican politicians.
"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. "
Ohio would be denying citizens of Ohio the right to vote.
I suspect that suppressing college students' voting rights will make them even more anti-Repub. It's a weird, losing strategy.
I've noticed that monster corporations and businesses follow the same max-profit-now, who cares about the future? policy. Companies used to be proud of longevity and stability. Now executives are proud if they can destroy their own companies and walk away with huge bonuses while taxpayers clean up the mess.
Which is the real reason GOPers are against kids learning about empathy, diversity, sharing, racism, etc. in schools and why DeSantis is ruining New College in Florida. They think they can turn out fascist students who vote GOP.
Interesting, when you put it that way it's like the draft's effect during Vietnam. Turns out the kids will oppose you if you force a large percentage into bad situations, who knew?
Sorry for hogging all the comments, but I feel strongly about this issue.
One good reason for young people to be becoming more politically active is the fact that they're projected to be the first generation in American history to be less prosperous than their parents.
I used to teach at Washington State, which is only economic action in its small college town of Pullman. Every year, I'd beg my students to get active: "You are this town!" I'd say. "You could take over the city council in a heartbeat!"
All I ever got in return was blank stares. Maybe now, in the post-Trump era, the times will be a-changin'.
"Old-ass white Cleta Mitchell was particularly exercised about campus voting in Arizona, Nevada, Wisconsin, Virginia, and Georgia, noting that all five states "are home to enormous public universities with large in-state student populations." Guess how all those states voted in the 2020 election?"
And then there's Florida, with the second largest university in the country. It helps Orange County stay blue, but statewide that democratic swing gets overpowered out by The Villages.
Also, too, this is why DeSaster is so hell-bent on destroying the state's university system.
In 2004, thousands of Ohio University students were turned away at the polls and denied provisional ballots because they were told—falsely—they couldn’t vote because they weren’t registered in Athens County.
These were the instructions of the Republican Secretary of State, who also happened to be George W Bush’s state campaign chair. It probably was the deciding factor in the election.
The obvious republican tactic is not merely to come after student voting rights, but for the universities themselves. They’ve always hated academics; the campaign to destroy universities outright is well underway in advanced fascist regimes like Florida and Texas. Ohio too; just not as advanced.
Shoot, SIU has practically turned Carbondale (IL) into Osama’s Homobortion Pot ‘n’ Commie Jizzporium
Ref: https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=homobortion
I live in Ohio, and here the Republican legislature passed a voter suppression law aimed at college voters. It's simply a new law that says you need to show a valid ID in order to vote. Innocent enough, right? But if you dig into the law deeper, the only valid ID for voting purposes is an Ohio driver's license, Ohio state ID or military ID. So when out-of-state students show up to vote and pull out their perfectly legal driver's licenses from states not Ohio, they're going to be told they don't have a valid ID and can't vote. When up to 40% of some college enrollments are from out-of-state students, that's a whole lot of students that the Repubs are actively trying to block from voting. The only way those students can now vote is through absentee balloting, which traditionally college students don't usually use- they normally vote on the day. More BS fun from our Republican politicians.
The 14th amendment seems clear on this:
"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. "
Ohio would be denying citizens of Ohio the right to vote.
They really are trying to fuck us six ways to Sunday, aren't they.
PS - hi fellow Buckeye, tho I may have said that before!
New indictment is up.
I suspect that suppressing college students' voting rights will make them even more anti-Repub. It's a weird, losing strategy.
I've noticed that monster corporations and businesses follow the same max-profit-now, who cares about the future? policy. Companies used to be proud of longevity and stability. Now executives are proud if they can destroy their own companies and walk away with huge bonuses while taxpayers clean up the mess.
Weird. Almost like college students are Real Americans too.
Which is the real reason GOPers are against kids learning about empathy, diversity, sharing, racism, etc. in schools and why DeSantis is ruining New College in Florida. They think they can turn out fascist students who vote GOP.
May the shits in pants be ever in your favor!
MAY THE SHITS BE WITH YOU!
and also with you...
Gee, you try to force college kids to bear children against their will, and the next thing you know, they're voting you out of office. Go figure.
Interesting, when you put it that way it's like the draft's effect during Vietnam. Turns out the kids will oppose you if you force a large percentage into bad situations, who knew?
and hunt their gay and trans friends too....
Sorry for hogging all the comments, but I feel strongly about this issue.
One good reason for young people to be becoming more politically active is the fact that they're projected to be the first generation in American history to be less prosperous than their parents.
I used to teach at Washington State, which is only economic action in its small college town of Pullman. Every year, I'd beg my students to get active: "You are this town!" I'd say. "You could take over the city council in a heartbeat!"
All I ever got in return was blank stares. Maybe now, in the post-Trump era, the times will be a-changin'.
Makes me proud to be an alumnus of both Madison and Ann Arbor. Go Blue!
it's funny how the solutions for republicans to make sure less people vote and not changing their viewpoints to appeal to more voters
Watch gerrymandered rethug legislatures across the US try to raise the voting age to 45...
"Old-ass white Cleta Mitchell was particularly exercised about campus voting in Arizona, Nevada, Wisconsin, Virginia, and Georgia, noting that all five states "are home to enormous public universities with large in-state student populations." Guess how all those states voted in the 2020 election?"
And then there's Florida, with the second largest university in the country. It helps Orange County stay blue, but statewide that democratic swing gets overpowered out by The Villages.
Also, too, this is why DeSaster is so hell-bent on destroying the state's university system.
In 2004, thousands of Ohio University students were turned away at the polls and denied provisional ballots because they were told—falsely—they couldn’t vote because they weren’t registered in Athens County.
These were the instructions of the Republican Secretary of State, who also happened to be George W Bush’s state campaign chair. It probably was the deciding factor in the election.
They saw this trend coming a long time ago.
The obvious republican tactic is not merely to come after student voting rights, but for the universities themselves. They’ve always hated academics; the campaign to destroy universities outright is well underway in advanced fascist regimes like Florida and Texas. Ohio too; just not as advanced.