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cyrusjavadior.substack.com/p/save-our-elections

This is his intro–the whole thing is too long to include here but is well worth the read. He actually uses common sense and is a good writer.

Barbara McLaughlin

Not long after I announced my run for State Representative in 2022, I found myself at Arnie’s on Main Street in Warrenton, Oregon making my case to the Clatsop County Republican Party faithful.
Yes, the Republican Party. I was a Republican then. I became a Democrat later. The short version is that I wanted my party registration to reflect my convictions. For the long version, read my reasons here.
Now, if you know Arnie’s, you know the kind of place I’m talking about. Good food. A little nostalgic. The sort of diner where the coffee is hot, the chicken fried steak is a miracle-on-a-plate, and the opinions come preloaded.
The meeting started, and it was my turn to answer questions. One came quickly.
What did I think about ending vote by mail? My answer was simple then. It is still simple now.
I didn’t have a problem with vote by mail. What I had a problem with was distrust.
Because that was the real issue in the room that night. Not envelopes. Not stamps. Not even party, really. It was trust. Or more precisely, the lack of it.
For a lot of people, vote by mail is no longer just an election system. It’s a symbol. A tribal marker. A Rorschach test with postage.
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Why This Matters Right Now
This debate is back for three reasons: the Supreme Court is hearing a vote-by-mail case, Congress is considering the SAVE America Act, and Donald Trump just voted by mail after spending years talking about it like it was the electoral equivalent of money laundering.
That would already make the subject worth revisiting.
But there is also something revealing about the timing. Americans are getting hammered by the cost of groceries, gas, housing, and insurance, and Washington has once again decided that election procedure is the hill to charge.
Election rules matter. Of course they do. But if we are going to change them, we should at least be honest about the problem we are solving, the tradeoffs we are making, and how many lawful voters we may shove out of the process along the way.
Which means the first step is separating the myths from the mechanics.
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Angie is a beautiful tan and gray tabby with fluffy, soft fur, a white chin, a pink nose, and sparkly green eyes surrounded by stripes which make her look like she has long eyelashes!
Sadly, Angie’s owners had to move and could not take her with them. It has been a rough and confusing time for her, but since she has been receiving loving care with the foster team at United Paws, Angie’s sweet personality continues to shine.
Although she certainly lives up to her given name of “Angel Eyes,” she prefers “Angie” and even knows her name!! This petite sweetheart has an endearing quality of “chirping or trilling” rather than speaking in traditional “meows”!! In addition, Angie is affectionate, curious, and independent. She loves to play a little bit each day, but her foster describes her as “generally low maintenance.”
When it is playtime, Angie loves anything attached to a wand!! She chases mice toys and enjoys batting around felt balls or ping pongs. Angie is not much of a “lap kitty” (yet) but when it is naptime or nighttime, she always sleeps close to her human. When it is time for a cat bath, Angie grooms herself daily but loves to be brushed. Her long hair is fun to brush and comb! She doesn’t mind being picked up or handled, she loves to scratch on her scratching posts and she always uses her litter box. She is learning to enjoy different kinds of wet food, but so far, Angie mostly enjoys her dry crunchies.
The ideal home for Angie will be with an experienced pet owner who will give this sweet girl plenty of time to adjust and relax in her new surroundings. A slow introduction to friendly cats or a gentle dog will most likely result in new friendships. Once Angie feels safe and secure, knowing she is in her forever home, she will reward you with chirps, trills, and be a sweet and affectionate companion making your happy home complete.

To learn more, please visit unitedpaws.org, or email unitedpawshelp@gmail.com with questions or to schedule a Meet & Greet.

Volunteers will be at this parking lot on Division Street, just north of Laneda and Manzanita Avenues. Please follow volunteer instructions when parking. Other volunteers will be on site at the protest, and they will be wearing yellow/orange safety vests. If you think you are seeing a problem please report it to these people, that is what they are there for.

Disregard the information about parking on NeahKahNie Creek Road-we will not use that parking.

Huge thanks to all our volunteers and protesters.
Best,
Patty Rinehart