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Today’s edition takes you into the ongoing fight to pass the SAVE America Act, which, like its previous variants, is an attempt to severely restrict the ways Americans register to vote. Supporters of the act claim its main goal is to stop mass fraud from occurring, although they’re a bit hard pressed to show that problem exists. The plan is running into some problems in the Senate and appears likely to be abandoned quite soon, save for some small pieces that may get through. I’ll explain what I mean by that and get you up to speed in the newsletter.
In addition, a Democratic lawmaker is set to become the next George Santos. I don’t mean in terms of style or personality: Rather, she could be the next member of the House expelled from office. Her situation differs from the serial fraudster’s, but it’s still pretty dire. Lastly, Americans are spending more money on youth sports than ever before. Don’t waste your money—I have a better solution for getting your kids active this year. All that and more, below.
