PLI Bulletin

Fascism, Rescue Funds, Voter Protection and More

Posted on October 29, 2024

Voter Protection Act: The right wing is working to prevent Americans from voting through suppression and intimidation. The Voter Protection Act bans specific types of intimidation and suppression, establishes a Voter’s Bill of Rights, and requires the creation of a Manual of Election Procedures.

What is fascism? The word “fascism” is being used a lot right now, and with good cause. It is important to understand that fascism does not mean “bad” or “right-wing.” Fascism is a specific series of tactics for gaining and holding power. Read about it in the latest IdeaLog, our blog intended to raise eyebrows and engage minds.

New York Times’ The Run-Up Podcast: This is a series of podcasts dealing with the politics of the 2024 election. Now is the time to listen to the last few episodes of this series.

What to Know About the Looming Election Certification Crisis: This article from the New York Times Magazine explains that, while it is illegal for state and local boards to stop the certification of an election, the right wing will likely engage in a series of tactics attempting to do exactly that.

Time is running out for states and localities to obligate American Rescue Plan funds: Under the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), states and localities can spend $350 billion on rebuilding and sustaining public services. But, as EPI explains, a significant amount of money has not been formally earmarked and those funds become unavailable if not obliged by December 31.

Messaging booklet for 2024: If you are working on a political or advocacy campaign right now, you will like our newly-updated booklet, Voicing Our Values: 2024 Edition, downloadable here.