The Hound 8/19

Hi there,

It’s Tuesday. Today we’re talking about Trump’s sweeping ban on mail-in ballots and voting machines, Texas Republicans using law enforcement to strong-arm Democrats in their redistricting fight, and more.

We’re also tracking — and urging media accountability for — escalating calls to “re-federalize” D.C. and even “empty” neighborhoods.

🖊️ Add your name to demand coverage that calls out this authoritarian rhetoric and rejects militarizing American cities.

Read about this, and more, with today’s stories:

Trump wants to stop states from voting by mail and using voting machines (NPR)

Democrats get police escorts to prevent a new redistricting walkout as California moves to retaliate (AP)

The Government Just Made it Harder for The Public to Comment on Regulations (404 Media)

Private Equity is Coming for Public Utilities (Jacobin)

ICE Held an NYC Child Incommunicado at Secret Hotels, Then Deported Him (The Intercept

Federal agent during violent DC arrest: “Liberals already ruined” this country (The Handbasket)

Plastic pollution is toxic and everywhere. Now, legal experts say it’s a human rights violation.(Grist)

Until next time,

Harry from The Hound

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