Have you seen the outrageous and lawless response to Issue 1 passing by Ohio GOP legislators?
We need to fight back right away.
Watch and then make calls: https://davidpepper.substa...
We need to fight back right away.
Watch and then make calls: https://davidpepper.substa...
11:58 AM - Nov 14, 2023
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Analysis: not only did Tuesday extend a year+ winning steak for democracy across the country, but the Ohio county-by-county details show how deep and multipartisan these victories have been.
Link here for my analysis: https://davidpepper.substa...
Analysis: not only did Tuesday extend a year+ winning steak for democracy across the country, but the Ohio county-by-county details show how deep and multipartisan these victories have been.
Link here for my analysis: https://davidpepper.substa...
11:45 AM - Nov 09, 2023
Mike Johnson says we don’t live in a democracy.
Why? Because if you look at his career path, HE never has. He’s never been in a real election.
It’s a major reason why he and his generation of extremists have become so dangerous.
Read and share this:
Why? Because if you look at his career path, HE never has. He’s never been in a real election.
It’s a major reason why he and his generation of extremists have become so dangerous.
Read and share this:
10:40 AM - Oct 26, 2023
It was my great honor to have a conversation with Anne Applebaum about our perspectives on the challenges facing democracy today, and how we best respond. We did this as part of a broader program hosted by the iconic 92nd Street Y—and their annual State of America Summit.
Watch it here:
Watch it here:
11:17 AM - Oct 14, 2023
The plight of Ohio’s public school system over the last 20 years is nothing short of tragic. And also, entirely predictable.
In fact, it was predicted!
And now the very people who ignored that prediction to do all that damage are at it agajn.
In fact, it was predicted!
And now the very people who ignored that prediction to do all that damage are at it agajn.
07:45 PM - Oct 04, 2023
Yesterday, I took a field trip to ask a simple question of those rigging Ohio’s Democracy.
Link here to hear the question: https://open.substack.com/...
Link here to hear the question: https://open.substack.com/...
01:26 PM - Sep 23, 2023
If you are going to interview Trump, knowing he will lie repeatedly, how can you keep it from becoming a forum of disinformation?
My latest newsletter explains how: https://open.substack.com/...
My latest newsletter explains how: https://open.substack.com/...
03:36 PM - Sep 18, 2023
How is an 1890 Jim Crow law designed to suppress Black voters still allowed to operate in 2023?
Here’s the painful story — and important history:
Here’s the painful story — and important history:
05:18 PM - Sep 16, 2023
Last week, I greatly enjoyed a spirited conversation on the threats to democracy in Ohio and elsewhere as part of a panel hosted by the KetteringFdn
Here’s a link to the full discussion: https://youtu.be/wYJRYOmix...
Here’s a link to the full discussion: https://youtu.be/wYJRYOmix...
Kettering Conversations with Democracy Innovators: Erosion of Democracy – Ohio in the Spotlight - YouTube
In Kettering Conversations with Democracy Innovators, we explore ways to strengthen democracy, focus on positive narratives amid democratic crisis, and consi...
08:29 PM - Sep 14, 2023
Next up on your democracy to-do list?
Virginia.
Both abortion access and democracy itself are at stake. And only a few thousand voters will make the difference.
Here are all the ways you can help:
Virginia.
Both abortion access and democracy itself are at stake. And only a few thousand voters will make the difference.
Here are all the ways you can help:
09:53 AM - Sep 13, 2023
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Voting Rights Academy: how did $1.50 change the course of voting rights and election law in America?
Check out my latest newsletter:
Voting Rights Academy: how did $1.50 change the course of voting rights and election law in America?
Check out my latest newsletter:
09:58 AM - Sep 09, 2023
Tennessee. Georgia. Florida. N.C.
It feels like the wheels are coming off in so many places. These events become especially disturbing when you review the conditions of the Jim Crow South.
There are SO MANY parallels, it’s scary.
Learn it all here:
It feels like the wheels are coming off in so many places. These events become especially disturbing when you review the conditions of the Jim Crow South.
There are SO MANY parallels, it’s scary.
Learn it all here:
09:34 AM - Aug 31, 2023
BREAKING: They will never stop attacking democracy, and won’t hesitate to abuse power in doing so.
First, it was Issue 1. Now, they’re manipulating the ballot language itself.
Read and watch here:
First, it was Issue 1. Now, they’re manipulating the ballot language itself.
Read and watch here:
02:09 PM - Aug 28, 2023
Some states and right-wing leaders are censoring the teaching of crucial parts of American history.
Which only redoubles my commitment to TEACH that history, and its lessons, to as many as possible.
Link here to learn more:
Which only redoubles my commitment to TEACH that history, and its lessons, to as many as possible.
Link here to learn more:
10:39 AM - Aug 26, 2023
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Election Law/Voting Rights Substack Course: Class 1
In my first class, we walk through the original Constitution to see what it says about voting, elections and democracy.
Hit the link for the full class:
Election Law/Voting Rights Substack Course: Class 1
In my first class, we walk through the original Constitution to see what it says about voting, elections and democracy.
Hit the link for the full class:
10:51 AM - Aug 24, 2023
How did Issue 1 lose so badly in Ohio, even with the Ohio GOP and so many of its right wing allies going all in to pass it?
Because a coalition of Democrats, independents & Republicans fought to defeat it everywhere! And those margins across 88 counties got it done.
Read my latest newsletter:
Because a coalition of Democrats, independents & Republicans fought to defeat it everywhere! And those margins across 88 counties got it done.
Read my latest newsletter:
10:03 AM - Aug 15, 2023
08:26 AM - Aug 13, 2023
Big win!
What next? Convert a defensive stop in to offense.
My newsletter explains how, and how you can get involved: https://davidpepper.substa...
What next? Convert a defensive stop in to offense.
My newsletter explains how, and how you can get involved: https://davidpepper.substa...
10:16 AM - Aug 11, 2023
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Today’s?
A big thank you! https://open.substack.com/...
Today’s?
A big thank you! https://open.substack.com/...
09:18 AM - Aug 09, 2023
New painting: “Shoals in Moonlight”
I got such a strong response to “Super Moon,” I decided to do a much bigger version.
I got such a strong response to “Super Moon,” I decided to do a much bigger version.
08:02 AM - Aug 06, 2023
Trying to convince people to take away power from themselves is a tough sell. That’s why there’s now so much disinformation taking place about Issue 1, George Orwell would blush.
Here’s my latest whiteboard and newsletter, with the actual facts:
https://open.substack.com/...
Here’s my latest whiteboard and newsletter, with the actual facts:
https://open.substack.com/...
12:44 PM - Aug 03, 2023
The Room Where It Happened
An eyewitness account as the right wing planned for Issue 1. My latest newsletter: https://open.substack.com/...
An eyewitness account as the right wing planned for Issue 1. My latest newsletter: https://open.substack.com/...
08:57 AM - Aug 02, 2023
BREAKING: My latest: why the terrible polling numbers for Ohio’s Issue 1 are exactly what we’d expect.
And in a low turnout election, far less important than making sure our side shows up.
Read and share:
And in a low turnout election, far less important than making sure our side shows up.
Read and share:
11:03 AM - Jul 26, 2023
There’s a hidden poison pill in Issue 1 everyone should be aware of.
Read about it here: https://open.substack.com/...
Read about it here: https://open.substack.com/...
10:32 AM - Jul 20, 2023
Why it’s a mistake to equate Trump and Trumpism with the broader attack on democracy.
My latest: https://open.substack.com/...
My latest: https://open.substack.com/...
11:56 AM - Jul 19, 2023
“We’re not a democracy, we’re a Republic!”
I get tweets like this aimed at me daily.
Are they right? Find out in my latest newsletter:
I get tweets like this aimed at me daily.
Are they right? Find out in my latest newsletter:
10:35 AM - Jul 13, 2023
Morning Painting:
(Done while listening to “On Golden Pond” soundtrack)
(Done while listening to “On Golden Pond” soundtrack)
08:40 AM - Jul 12, 2023
NEW
Issue 1 may be on Ohio’s ballot, but it’s a national battle.
My latest newsletter explains why: https://open.substack.com/...
Issue 1 may be on Ohio’s ballot, but it’s a national battle.
My latest newsletter explains why: https://open.substack.com/...
01:52 PM - Jul 11, 2023
Last day to register….and here are the Top Five reasons to VOTE No on Issue 1 in Ohio, and a number of things you can do to make sure Issue 1 goes down in flames: https://open.substack.com/...
04:45 PM - Jul 10, 2023
