You can download an 8-page training manual at http://tinyurl.com/hrnox and run a PE with nine neighbors. Our training schedule is at http://tinyurl.com/ly5cx if you're in Ohio. Much thanks to GuvWurld.org, OpEdNews.com and FreePress.org for publicizing Parallel Elections.
We're also looking for 1000 videographes to cover the Midtem elections in Ohio. In 04, some were able to surreptitiously video inside the precinct, a practice that might land you in jail. In a Parallel Election run by citizens, not only do we welcome videographers, but we're looking to upload live streaming on Election Day. If you wish to share your footage which may be clipped into a documentary, we'll send you a digital video cartridge and a SASE in which to return it. Contact Rady Ananda at rady.j30@gmail.com for more information.
PE trainings will be held at the Cleveland http://www.wecount2006.org conference, Sept. 29-30. This is an excellent opportunity to learn other ways you can join in taking back our democracy.
In Columbus on Sunday 10/1 during An Afternoon with Bev Harris at the German Village Meeting Haus, 588 So. 3rd Street (2-6 pm).
In Columbus on Sunday, 10/15 at the Voter Rights Revival Conference. See http://www.freepress.org /VRRC. Also - join our Drum Circle on Saturday 10/14 from 1-3 pm in the outside plaza of Columbus State Community College. We'll be drumming for democracy.
Below is a short list of reports by computer experts slamming these machines because they are so easily hacked. Meanwhile, if you feel you must continue to vote, even if on these computers, at least follow the advice given in this pamphlet: http://tinyurl.com/r6bj8 And do send us a report of any machine problems, or other voting problems, that you experience.
Envision an election that is a celebratory event run by you and your neighbors, and you will create democracy in your precinct.
Rady Ananda rady.j30@gmail.com Election Research PE Organizer Columbus, Ohio
Avi Rubin, National Science Foundation Director of ACCURATE center for Correct, Usable, Reliable, Auditable and Transparent Elections. http://avirubin.com/ or you can read a September Forbes Magazine article he wrote: https://www.keepmedia.com/Auth.do?extId=10022&uri=/archive/forbes/2006/0904/040.html
In 2004, Rady Ananda began contributing to the Web, as part of the growing community of citizen journalists. Focusing mainly on elections, her blogs also address religious, gender, sexual and racial equality, as well as environmental issues; and are sprinkled with book and film reviews on various topics. She currently serves as a senior editor at OpEdNews.
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In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act. Tell the truth anyway. Sign this petition: http://www.electiondefensealliance.org/ny_levers_petition
To modify my paragraph that starts with "As to Optical Scan machines" the reason we cannot trust audits (of anything less than 100%) is that Boards of Election across the country have proven they are unwilling or unable to "randomly" select precincts for audit. "Random" means each precinct has an equal chance of being pulled for an audit.
The lack of randomness invalidates the results of any audit or recount (of anything less than 100%). Precincts can be chosen BECAUSE they will match official results, allowing election riggers to hide their actions.
Boards of election across the country have also shown an unwillingness to open their records for public inspection, and many resent citizen oversight. Exorbitant fees are charged to discourage records requests and recounts.
Public officials have forgotten they serve the public and their attitude ensures our lack of trust in them or what they show us.
Public officials have created an environment of secrecy; election officials routinely violate election laws; and courts support and protect them from prosecution. In this environment, we can only trust election results from a 100% hand count of paper ballots.
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Rady Ananda (89 articles, 234 quicklinks, 18 diaries, 649 comments)
on Monday, October 2, 2006 at 4:01:13 PM
