<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Act for America: Act for America Arizona State]]></title><description><![CDATA[A National 50 State Premier Grassroots Movement Dedicated to Preserving America's Culture, Security, and Freedoms. ]]></description><link>https://actforamerica.substack.com/s/act-for-america-arizona-state</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Jafc!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F901edb04-5a2f-49db-ab39-c4af06df817e_100x100.png</url><title>Act for America: Act for America Arizona State</title><link>https://actforamerica.substack.com/s/act-for-america-arizona-state</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:08:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://actforamerica.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Act for America Education]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[actforamerica@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[actforamerica@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Act for America]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Act for America]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[actforamerica@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[actforamerica@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Act for America]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Mail-In Ballot Fraud Threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Urgent Action Alert!]]></description><link>https://actforamerica.substack.com/p/arizona-mail-in-ballot-fraud-threat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://actforamerica.substack.com/p/arizona-mail-in-ballot-fraud-threat</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Act for America]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:14:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CCTq!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6917ec2b-e930-460c-8aaa-e8e01394aa0e_600x315.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>A Special Arizona State Action Alert and Warning to the Nation</h4><p><strong>The Signature Verification Process is completely defective and must be remedied in states and jurisdictions that allow All-Mail and No Excuse Absentee ballots before the 2024 election!</strong></p><p><strong>Despite warnings from the Leftwing Carter Foundation for over a decade,</strong> recent shifts towards promoting All-Mail and No Excuse Mail-In Ballots have exposed a glaring vulnerability in election security.</p><p><strong>Mail-in ballots represent a substantial threat to secure elections.</strong> Despite previous claims of minimal fraud (0.0002%) associated with mail-in ballots, recent revelations indicate that misplaced decimal points obscured the reality. Over 20% of mail-in voters commit fraud, meaning as much as 40% of all mail-in ballots could be cast fraudulently, significantly impacting the integrity of the electoral process.</p><p><strong>The truth is</strong> that once a mail-in ballot has been delivered to a drop box or US Post Office, there is zero chance of relying on any reasonable security to confirm that any mail-in ballot is legally cast. <em><strong>Hence the Left&#8217;s Count All Votes movement. &nbsp;</strong></em></p><p><strong>In the 2020 election, 88% of all votes cast in Arizona State were by mail. &nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Mail-in ballots inject a disruptive element into the chain of custody,</strong> posing challenges in verifying their authenticity and confirming they originated from the registered voter indicated on the envelope. Signature verification, often rushed due to the high volume of ballots, is a significant hurdle. Volunteers, after a basic 30&#8211;45-minute introductory tutorial, are certified to uphold election security, facing the demanding task of high-speed verification&#8212;averaging 10 seconds per ballot and handling hundreds daily.</p><p><strong>This contrasts starkly with the extensive training forensic handwriting experts undergo, resulting in error rates of 10-20%. The stark difference underscores that our ballot-curing signature verification process is more of a theatrical gesture than a robust security measure.</strong></p><p>Adding to the concern, once a mail-in ballot is detached from an individual, akin to cash laundering schemes, tracing any potential crime becomes nearly impossible, effectively "cleaning" the ballot of any traceability. This underscores the vulnerability of our current system and emphasizes the need for comprehensive reforms to ensure the integrity of our elections.</p><h4><strong><a href="https://www.actforamerica.org/act-now/Arizona-for-Ballot-Signature-Verification-Security">ARIZONA URGENT CALL TO ACTION: </a>&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Last Monday, "bipartisan" election omnibus bills, SB1733/HB2785, were introduced in the Arizona Legislature, carrying significant signature verification policies. However, two alarming loopholes exist, allowing radical left ballot-harvesting organizations to exploit our electoral system.</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.actforamerica.org/act-now/Arizona-for-Ballot-Signature-Verification-Security">We must HOLD THESE BILLS until crucial amendments have been made to correct catastrophic loopholes.</a></strong></p><p><strong>Voter Assistant Loophole (Pg 25): </strong>The proposed language allows early ballots to bypass signature verification if a voter assistant signature is present. This opens the door for ballots to be tampered with, and election officials would be handcuffed, and forced to process potentially compromised ballots.</p><p><strong>Early Vote Center Loophole (Pg 29-30): </strong>This loophole permits early ballots to skip signature verification if a voter presents their ID at a voting location. However, bad actors could exploit this by submitting multiple ballots and co-mingling verified and non-verified ballots without adequate chain of custody or reconciliation reporting.</p><p><strong>Handcuffing Board of Supervisors (Pg 33): </strong>The bill mandates certification without question, preventing the Board of Supervisors from challenging election canvass and certification even in the face of blatant evidence of maladministration or fraud. Section C under 16-642 must be removed for accountability.</p><p><strong>Take 1 Minute to ACT NOW and call on every AZ lawmaker to HOLD THE BILLS until the loopholes are firmly closed. We cannot compromise the integrity of our elections. Arizona deserves a secure and transparent electoral process.</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.actforamerica.org/act-now/Arizona-for-Ballot-Signature-Verification-Security" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CCTq!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6917ec2b-e930-460c-8aaa-e8e01394aa0e_600x315.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CCTq!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6917ec2b-e930-460c-8aaa-e8e01394aa0e_600x315.jpeg 848w, 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The contentious debate over hand counting of ballots. Gould aims to shield supervisors from threats and intimidation, asserting their right to choose the primary method of vote tabulation.</strong></p><p><strong>Gould contends that state law does not explicitly prohibit hand counting and challenges AG Mayes' interpretation that full hand-count audits are forbidden.</strong> He seeks a Maricopa County Superior Court ruling affirming that machine tabulation is optional, refuting Mayes' claim of illegal hand counts, and dismissing the alleged misinterpretation of the law.</p><blockquote><p><strong><a href="https://www.actforamerica.org/act-now/Arizonans-for-Hand-Count-Elections">Arizona for Hand Count Elections-Act Now!</a></strong> </p></blockquote><p><strong>The spark for this legal firestorm was the November 2023 vote by the Mohave County Board of Supervisors to determine if all 2024 election ballots should be hand-counted.</strong> Supervisor Ron Gould argues AG Mayes swiftly intervened, warning that such a move would violate Arizona law, allegedly intimidating and threatening the board and ultimately changing the outcome of the vote to 3-2 against hand counting. <strong>Gould strongly asserts that Mayes' actions changed the vote's outcome and violated Arizona law, prompting the lawsuit.</strong></p><blockquote><p><strong>Gould's legal action isn't just about Mohave County; it has broader implications. If successful, it could grant supervisors statewide the freedom to opt for hand counting over voting machines.</strong></p></blockquote><p><strong>The debate hinges on the interpretation of the Election Code, specifically the term "may" regarding the use of vote tabulating devices.</strong> Gould's lawyer argues that this implies the use of voting machines is not mandatory, s<em>omething Act for America and millions of Arizonans have asserted with over 5 million actions before the 2022 Midterms election.</em> </p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://actforamerica.substack.com/p/the-heroic-legal-battle-for-hand?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://actforamerica.substack.com/p/the-heroic-legal-battle-for-hand?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h3>Watch Brigitte Gabriel&#8217;s Call for Hand Count Elections!</h3><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;cf16579f-6d90-4e20-8c76-1bda7db12e3c&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><div><hr></div><p><strong>Supervisor Ron Gould&#8217;s lawsuit is not isolated; it intertwines with the Cochise County case, where officials face charges for delaying the canvassing of the 2022 election results. </strong>The Mohave supervisors have expressed solidarity and even proposed a resolution in December in support of their Cochise counterparts Supervisors <a href="https://www.myheraldreview.com/news/cochise_county/crosby-seeks-donations-for-legal-defense-fund-after-criminal-subpoena/article_6498d826-80c5-11ee-a891-3bb537c40113.html">Tom Crosby</a> and <a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/judd_azattorneygeneral">Peggy Judd</a>, angry over AG Mayes's recent politically motivated felony charges against their colleagues. &nbsp;</p><p><strong>As the legal drama unfolds, Arizona awaits a judge's ruling that could redefine the landscape of election procedures.</strong> Gould hopes that a favorable outcome will put an end to the debate, ensuring the right to choose between hand counting and machine tabulation. The stakes are high, not just for Mohave County but for the entire state, as the struggle for election integrity and transparency reaches a critical juncture.</p><blockquote><p><strong>With at least 110 US counties already conducting hand-count elections and presumably all 50 states sharing similar laws with Arizona that do not prohibit a county from conducting hand-count elections, a victory for Supervisor Ron Gould in Mohave County could spark a nationwide rush for hand-count elections!</strong>  </p></blockquote><h5><strong><a href="https://actforamerica.substack.com/p/arizona-lawmakers-ban-voting-machines">Arizona Lawmakers Ban Voting Machines</a></strong></h5><h5><a href="https://actforamerica.substack.com/p/arizonas-mohave-county-first-to-ban">Arizona&#8217;s Mohave County First to Ban the Machines</a></h5><h5><a href="https://actforamerica.substack.com/p/simplicity-of-hand-count-elections">Simplicity of Hand Count Elections</a></h5><h4><em>Arizona State Only Campaign</em></h4><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.actforamerica.org/act-now/Arizonans-for-Hand-Count-Elections" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!w9rC!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa5a4b137-6c0e-4f9e-9ef5-227b57fd14df_600x313.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!w9rC!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa5a4b137-6c0e-4f9e-9ef5-227b57fd14df_600x313.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!w9rC!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa5a4b137-6c0e-4f9e-9ef5-227b57fd14df_600x313.jpeg 1272w, 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GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HsdZ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff695caa7-7d35-4499-873d-afbad38882ed_600x437.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23910371-epm-coalition-sign-on-letter">A well-organized left-wing coalition signed a letter</a> directed to Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, in response to the release of Fontes highly contentious revised draft of the Arizona Election Procedures Manual (EPM).</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HsdZ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff695caa7-7d35-4499-873d-afbad38882ed_600x437.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div 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stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Recent developments in Arizona's election procedures have ignited a fierce debate,</strong> with this well-organized left-wing coalition taking a prominent role in pressing for changes in the 2023 revised Arizona Election Procedures Manual (EPM). They argue that election officials have faced harassment and violence, <em>using this as a basis to advocate for more relaxed election security measures.</em></p><p><strong>The coalition has outlined a comprehensive set of recommendations</strong> that cover a wide range of areas, including early voting access, detained voter rights, voter challenges, voter intimidation prevention, voting location accessibility including more drop boxes, and voter roll maintenance restrictions.</p><p><strong>This coalition, collectively, has a budget of over 2 billion targeting Arizona</strong> (and battleground states) with the goal of turning the state blue. The top dogs to watch closely is Opportunity Arizona who is the front group for the largest non-profit dark money group Arabella Advisors and the Hopewell Fund, followed by the Sierra Club and ACLU who is heavily funding radical candidates and providing lawfare defense. Mark Elias, the number one Democrat lawyer in the nation, has his teeth set in Arizona to oppose any efforts to conduct hand count elections and any efforts to clean voter rolls or otherwise secure our elections, despite the law, and his legal budget is limitless with the backing of the DNC, Soros, and Dark Money Groups. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Llno!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F723330cf-c676-4236-a6fb-4e4d723b8e9d_600x428.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Llno!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F723330cf-c676-4236-a6fb-4e4d723b8e9d_600x428.jpeg 424w, 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x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Contrary to established protocol, this coalition has made a request for Secretary of State Adrian Fontes to expand the Arizona Election Procedures Manual (EPM), a request that falls outside the scope of his authority.</strong> It's essential to reiterate that the EPM is designed to serve as a practical procedural guide in accordance with existing law, and it does not grant the Secretary of State the power to enact policy changes. Instead, this prerogative solely rests with the state legislature, reaffirming the separation of powers within Arizona's electoral framework.</p><p><strong>The Left's "Count Every Vote" movement</strong> encompasses a multifaceted approach, <strong>including opposing voter roll data maintenance,</strong> a practice vital for eliminating ineligible voters. The argument centers on Fontes' efforts to delay the implementation of voter roll updates mandated by the legislature. This delay has raised suspicions of ulterior motives, especially given the potential consequences of inaccurate voter rolls, including the circulation of tens of thousands of ballots, ballot harvesting, and fraudulent voting.</p><blockquote><p><a href="https://actforamerica.substack.com/p/michigans-lawless-ag-exposed">Instances of voter registration fraud in Michigan</a> underscore the need for vigilance in monitoring election procedures, and there are concerns that similar regional multi-state operations may be at play in the Southwest, particularly in states like Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Nevada. These concerns are further compounded by the presence of well-funded, left-wing dark money groups.</p></blockquote><p><a href="https://actforamerica.substack.com/p/az-sos-fontes-and-ag-mayes-usurping">Senate President Warren Petersen has issued a stern warning of potential legal action</a> against Secretary of State Adrian Fontes regarding the latest draft of the Arizona Elections Procedures Manual. Petersen, along with House Speaker Ben Toma, communicated their concerns in a letter to Fontes, highlighting several issues they find problematic in the upcoming biennial update of the manual. Petersen expressed his apprehension, stating, <strong>"Our current Secretary of State has a history of distorting our elections laws and pushing the envelope on questionable procedures. My hope is that he will update the EPM with our corrections before submitting it to the Attorney General and Governor for approval. Failure to do so will result in legal action," </strong>underscoring the gravity of the situation surrounding election procedures in Arizona.</p><h4><strong>&#8220;America is not governed by the majority; it is governed by the majority who participate.&#8221;</strong></h4><p><strong>Arizonans must actively engage in local government and elections, </strong>dedicating even minimal time to help secure the integrity of their electoral system. While the Left appears organized and determined, the power of collective citizen involvement <em>remains the most potent force for change.</em></p><p><strong>The weighty responsibility of safeguarding our nation's future falls squarely upon the shoulders of those who possess a deep knowledge of and profound love for our country.</strong> It is imperative that we rise to the occasion and actively seek out opportunities where we can join forces and effect meaningful change collectively. </p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://actforamerica.substack.com/p/2-billion-leftist-movement-organizing-b13?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://actforamerica.substack.com/p/2-billion-leftist-movement-organizing-b13?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p><strong>The battle we face is one that we cannot afford to lose.</strong> It's easy to assume that there are ample hands at work in our counties and states, but the reality is quite different. <strong>According to our estimates, less than 1% of conservative Arizonans are actively engaged</strong> within the Republican party, local grassroots organizations, or faith-based movements. Additionally, there's a concerning element of competition among these groups when unity should be our paramount goal. As the timeless adage goes, "a house divided cannot stand," underscoring the urgency of coming together for the greater good of our nation.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Arizona is not the only state finding itself shorthanded; This is true of all our battleground states.</strong>  </p></blockquote><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!C1Ph!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8d294a57-84e3-4567-a912-d1df438fcfa2_600x318.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!C1Ph!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8d294a57-84e3-4567-a912-d1df438fcfa2_600x318.jpeg 424w, 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https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NyVY!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5fb4cfef-cc80-4380-81c1-93b1651e75ef_125x45.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NyVY!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5fb4cfef-cc80-4380-81c1-93b1651e75ef_125x45.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NyVY!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5fb4cfef-cc80-4380-81c1-93b1651e75ef_125x45.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Act for America welcomes</strong> all solo activists, local grassroots groups, and those that want to start a local ACT Chapter to be part of the movement to save our country through ACTION! <strong><a href="https://www.actforamerica.org/join-movement">Register and unite with us today!</a></strong></p><p><strong>Support our work and help us recruit, organize, and mobilize Arizona!</strong></p><p><strong>Subscribe today in any amount </strong>and gain early access to special reporting including today&#8217;s report on WHO these far-Left coalition forces are that are working hard to cheat Arizona out of free and fair elections!<strong> &nbsp;</strong></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://actforamerica.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Act for America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><strong>Who are we up against in Arizona and the Nation?</strong></p><p><strong>Here are some highlights from Influence Watch, demonstrating the incredibly organized, well-funded opposition at work in Arizona State and the Nation.</strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/opportunity-arizona/">Ben Scheel, Opportunity Arizona</a></strong></p><p>Opportunity Arizona, funded primarily by the Hopewell Fund managed by Arabella Advisors, is a left-leaning advocacy group with unclear activities beyond its website. Arabella Advisors oversees multiple left-leaning organizations, including the Economic Security Project and Get America Covered, and manages the Sixteen Thirty Fund and New Venture Fund, supporting center-left causes. In 2020, Arabella's nonprofit network recorded over $1.67 billion in revenues and $1.26 billion in expenditures, granting $896 million to left-leaning nonprofits. In 2019, these four nonprofits collectively reported $731 million in revenues.</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/sierra-club/">Sierra Club - Grand Canyon (Arizona) Chapter Organizations</a></strong></p><p>The Sierra Club, a prominent environmental organization, has gained political influence by advocating against fossil fuel use and supporting clean energy technologies. Their Independent Action PAC spent $6 million during the 2019-2020 election cycle, primarily supporting Democrats. In the 2020 General Election, they donated $2,137,688 to the Biden Campaign.</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/arizona-center-for-empowerment/">ACLU of Arizona</a></strong></p><p>The American Civil Liberties Union Regional Center for Border Rights (ACLU-RCBR), a division of ACLU Texas (ACLU-T), actively employs legal, advocacy, and progressive community organizing methods to obstruct the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws and promote increased immigration levels. Collaborating with organizations like the Sierra Club, they oppose border wall construction, initiate legal actions against U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, and work to impede the detention of undocumented immigrants. ACLU-T is the Texas affiliate of the national American Civil Liberties Union.</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/all-voting-is-local/">All Voting Is Local</a></strong></p><p><strong>Hannah Fried, an experienced Democratic operative with roles in the Obama and Clinton presidential campaigns,</strong> serves as the national campaign director of All Voting is Local. This initiative, a project of the Leadership Conference Education Fund, aims to eliminate voting barriers and boost turnout, particularly among left-leaning demographics in battleground states like Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. AVL strives to promote mail-in voting, expand polling and ballot drop-off locations, and engage with voters removed from registration rolls due to maintenance. In Arizona, they've focused on early voting expansion, increased polling places, and advocating for incarcerated voter rights. <strong>AVL's efforts facilitated online voter registration access for over 400,000 people and encouraged 50,000 Native American voters to vote early.</strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/arizona-center-for-empowerment/">Arizona Center for Empowerment</a></strong></p><p>The Arizona Center for Empowerment (ACE) is a left-leaning advocacy group, with a focus on worker organizing and Latino immigrant communities. Their priorities encompass immigration, healthcare, income equality, and public education. ACE is affiliated with Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA), advocating for liberalized immigration and criminal justice systems and labor union expansion. They've actively participated in voter registration campaigns, partnering with One Arizona in 2018 and 2020. Alejandra Gomez, a co-executive director, previously worked at United We Dream, an illegal immigration advocacy organization.</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/common-cause/">Common Cause Arizona</a></strong></p><p>Common Cause, a 501(c)(4) progressive advocacy organization, primarily focuses on campaign finance laws, "fair redistricting," and liberal policy advocacy. They aim to restore democratic values and encourage public participation. In practice, they often oppose Republican politicians, judges, voter roll integrity efforts, and GOP-driven redistricting initiatives. Jenny Guzman serves as the national media contact for the organization based in Washington DC.</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/indivisible-civics/">Indivisible Arizona</a></strong></p><p>The Indivisible Project, a 501(c)(4) organization established in response to President Trump's election, offers a guide for "Resisting the Trump Agenda." They support the Green New Deal and oppose nuclear energy. Founded by left-wing activists with congressional experience linked to Prosperity Now, their 2018 goal was to replace officials not aligned with their views with diverse, progressive leaders. Indivisible claims representation of over 5,800 groups and has a widely accessed website. Indivisible Civics, their charitable arm, receives substantial funding from private foundations, including affiliations with organizations like Civic Engagement Fund and Center for American Progress. <em>This organization has direct links to Obama.</em> </p><p><a href="https://indivisible.org/groups">Check for local Indivisible chapters in your area!</a></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/mi-familia-vota/">Mi Familia Vota</a></strong></p><p>Mi Familia Vota (Spanish for "My Family Votes") is a left-leaning organization dedicated to increasing the political influence of Latino communities by aiding immigrants in becoming citizens and boosting Hispanic voter participation. Operating in Texas, California, Arizona, Nevada, and Florida, they advocate for a path to citizenship, support DACA and DAPA policies, and spread their message through community engagement. They've criticized President Trump's immigration enforcement and oppose state law enforcement's cooperation with ICE. The Mi Familia Vota Education Fund assists in guiding immigrants through the citizenship process and promoting left-leaning social policies within the Latino community. </p><p><strong>Mi Familia Vota supports a path to citizenship for the over 10.5 million illegal immigrants in the United States.</strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/progress-arizona/">Progress Arizona</a></strong></p><p>Progress Arizona is a left-leaning advocacy and lobbying group in Arizona, championing various state and federal left-of-center policy priorities. They're notably involved in urging Senator Kyrsten Sinema to support filibuster elimination for Democratic-led election administration legislation. Originating in 2013 with a campaign against ALEC, they advocate for left-leaning policies, oppose voter ID laws and election integrity efforts, and oppose Arizona Governor Doug Ducey (R). They actively support federal election legislation and advocate for filibuster rule removal in the Senate. Progress Arizona also operates the Progress Arizona Institute for educational purposes.</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/rural-arizona-project/">Rural Arizona Action</a></strong></p><p>The Rural Arizona Project, an offshoot of the Rural Utah Project (RUP), aimed to elect a Democratic and Navajo majority to the San Juan County Commission in Utah. Led by RUP's Tara Benally, it registered approximately 6,000 predominantly Navajo voters in Utah and Arizona before the 2020 election. TIME and the New York Times credited it with helping swing Arizona's presidential election in favor of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. The Rural Arizona Project is funded through RUP, which receives support from various center-left and left-of-center organizations, including the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, Arizona Advocacy Foundation, Denver Foundation, Tides Foundation, Movement Voter Project, National Congress of American Indians, and National Education Association, with individual donations via Act Blue.</p><p><a href="https://www.influencewatch.org/person/marc-elias/">Marc Elias, Elias Law Group</a></p><p>Marc Elias, an American attorney, is well-known for his involvement in Democratic political campaigns, redistricting litigation, and election-related legal matters. He served as general counsel for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign and John Kerry's 2004 presidential campaign. Elias is often the go-to lawyer for Democrats in close races requiring recounts or post-election litigation. Notably, he represented Al Franken in the 2008 U.S. Senate race in Minnesota, resulting in a 312-vote victory. Elias received $5M in funding from George Soros to challenge what left-wing activists view as voting restrictions. He is associated with numerous Democratic and left-wing clients at Perkins Coie, including the DNC, DSCC, DCCC, and Priorities USA, among others.</p><p><strong>To save Arizona and potentially safeguard the nation's elections,</strong> individuals must actively participate, provide oversight, and ensure accountability in the election process. The fate of Arizona's elections rests on the shoulders of its engaged citizens, who must act decisively to shape the future of their democracy.</p><p><strong>The most potent counterforce is the unwavering commitment of volunteers who are willing to sacrifice their time in the pursuit of their love for their country.</strong> This passionate dedication transcends financial resources and can easily outweigh the influence of a hundred hired individuals on the opposing side. 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Despite the initial letter sent, there have been no additional public statements from Secretary of State Fontes, leaving the situation in suspense. As this unfolds, it is anticipated that Fontes may choose to respond with silence, thereby challenging the steadfastness of the legislature in defending its constitutional prerogatives.</p><h4>Meanwhile, it&#8217;s up to the people of Arizona State to hold Fontes accountable and empower the state legislature to exercise their full plenary authority to secure our elections! <a href="https://actforamerica.substack.com/p/az-sos-fontes-usurping-power-over">For more details, click here.</a></h4><h1>Break the Silence and Be Heard</h1><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.actforamerica.org/act-now/Stop-AZ-SOS-Adrian-Fontez-Usurping-Power-Over-Election-Laws" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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2722</strong> aimed at clarifying existing statutes that grant authority to the Board of Supervisors in each county to conduct elections with up to a 100% hand count. This legislative action was prompted by our earlier Act for America grassroots initiative, prior to the mid-term elections, where over 2 million emails, phone calls, and petitions were mobilized, urging Supervisors to opt for hand count elections. <strong>During this period, then-Secretary of State Katie Hobbs issued threats of potential arrests</strong> against Supervisors if they pursued this course of action<strong>. Furthermore, County Attorneys were involved in perceived acts of intimidation and overstepping their roles,</strong> departing from their expected role of providing counsel to the Supervisors.</p><p><strong>However, the situation took another twist</strong> when Katie Hobbs, now serving as Acting Governor, swiftly vetoed the bill that aimed to provide greater clarity to the existing election law. <strong>Despite the veto, the original statute granting counties the authority to conduct 100% hand count elections remains intact.</strong> This legal framework empowers all counties to exercise this option, regardless of the objections and threats raised by Democrats, figures like Marc Elias, County Attorneys, the current Attorney General Mayes, and the Secretary of State.</p><p><a href="https://actforamerica.substack.com/p/arizona-lawmakers-ban-voting-machines">As widely reported, the Legislature took swift action to deliver on this legislation through an alternate path via Resolution.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.azag.gov/press-release/attorney-general-mayes-advises-county-attorneys-manual-ballot-counting">On August 11th, Attorney General Mayes Advised County Attorneys on Manual Ballot Counting. </a>Attorney General Mayes advised Arizona&#8217;s fifteen county attorneys that despite the assertions made by a group of legislators, Arizona statutes do not give counties the authority to count all ballots manually instead of using automatic tabulating equipment.</p><p><strong>These empty threats from Democrats are being weaponized against the people,</strong> knowing full well that the nations SUPREME LAW, the US Constitution, grants the state legislature ABSOLUTE plenary authority to determine election laws and procedures. The question is whether the legislature has the resolve to call their bluff and FIGHT FOR AZ! &nbsp;</p><h4>It&#8217;s time for the people of Arizona to send a clear message to the legislature that We the People have empowered and support the legislatures passage of SCR 1037 and demand a conventional, hand count election in our state!</h4><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.actforamerica.org/act-now/Enact-SCR1037-No-Voting-Machines-in-AZ" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!d6iS!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbacda8bd-f468-461e-90a5-2c1fa6c8bb7f_600x313.jpeg 424w, 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To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[AZ SOS Fontes Usurping Power Over Election Laws]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senate GOP Warns of Legal Action]]></description><link>https://actforamerica.substack.com/p/az-sos-fontes-usurping-power-over</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://actforamerica.substack.com/p/az-sos-fontes-usurping-power-over</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Act for America]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:46:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3eBS!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb45b20cf-24ac-4a77-b39a-47be2c27b6a0_600x318.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is at it again!</strong> <a href="https://www.actforamerica.org/act-now/Enact-SCR1037-No-Voting-Machines-in-AZ">As members of the legislature and grassroots activists tour counties to meet with County Board of Supervisors to enact SCR 1037, </a>under state legislature plenary authority, SOS Adrian Fontes is sending letters arguing that the resolution is non-binding, a position which is hostile to and denies US Constitutional authority. </p><blockquote><p><a href="https://actforamerica.substack.com/p/america-must-come-to-arizonas-aid">In case you missed it, see &#8216;America Must Come to Arizona&#8217;s Aid&#8217;.</a></p></blockquote><p><strong>This latest move by Fontes demonstrates a flagrant disrespect and disregard of the Arizona State Legislature and State Statutes, choosing to grant increased, unauthorized power to circumvent existing laws further jeopardizing election security.</strong></p><div><hr></div><h4>Arizona Leaders Accuse Fontes Of Expanding Power Of SOS, Increasing Potential Of Voter Fraud</h4><p>August 14, 2023&nbsp;| ADI Staff Reporter | Arizona Daily Independent</p><p>Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes has been put on notice by Senate President Warren Peterson and Speaker of the House Ben Toma, warning of legal action in response to Fontes&#8217; proposed draft of the 2023 Elections Procedures Manual (EPM).</p><p><strong>The leaders allege that the draft</strong> <strong>&#8220;misinterprets Arizona election laws, unlawfully expands the powers of the Secretary of State, and subjects elections to a greater potential for voter fraud.&#8221;</strong></p><p><strong>On Monday,</strong> Petersen and Toma claimed Fontes <strong>&#8220;deliberately shortened the typical public comment period on the EPM from one month to two weeks, limiting meaningful feedback.&#8221;</strong> Despite Fontes&#8217; effort to thwart input, Petersen and Toma submitted their assessment on the manual that serves as a rulebook for how county officials must administer elections in accordance with state law.</p><p><strong>One of the most notable errors presented by the Secretary in this manual,</strong> according to Toma and Petersen, &#8220;is his unlawful delay in the implementation of a 2021 state law that helps prevent voter fraud by requiring county recorders to remove any voters registered on the active early voter list who have not cast a ballot during two consecutive election cycles and have not responded to notification from the recorder that they wish to continue participation.&#8221;</p><p><strong>The lawmakers argue</strong> that by delaying this state law, Fontes &#8220;continues to perpetuate the issue of ballots being sent to the homes of voters who may have moved or no longer wish to participate in this process, opening the door for ballots getting into the hands of unintended individuals.&#8221;</p><p><strong>Other key corrections submitted to the Secretary of State on the draft EPM include:</strong></p><p>&#183;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Secretary does not have the legal authority to regulate voter registration procedures or deadlines on his own accord.</p><p>&#183;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Secretary does not have the legal authority to extend the early voting period for UOCAVA voters.</p><p>&#183;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Secretary inappropriately decrees that counties do not have the authority to conduct hand count audits.</p><p>&#183;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Secretary improperly perpetuates the use of ballot drop boxes, which have no basis in statute. Ballot drop boxes encourage illegal ballot harvesting and could present security risks.</p><p>&#183;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Secretary ignores directives from a law passed this year requiring instructions of Arizona&#8217;s prohibition on illegal ballot harvesting to be provided to voters who are casting early ballots.</p><p><strong>&#8220;Our current Secretary of State has a history of distorting our elections laws and pushing the envelope on questionable procedures,&#8221;</strong> said Petersen.</p><p><strong>&#8220;My hope is that he will update the EPM with our corrections before submitting to the Attorney General and Governor for approval. Failure to do so will result in legal action.&#8221;</strong></p><div><hr></div><h4><strong>Let&#8217;s Put Secretary of State Adrian Fontes on Public Notice that Arizonians Will Not Stand for More Partisan Hacking of Our Election System.</strong></h4><p>This campaign is directed to SOS Adrian Fontes, the Governor, Attorney General, the entire state legislature, and all county election officials including the Board of Supervisors, Election Director&#8217;s, Recorder&#8217;s, and County Attorney&#8217;s.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.actforamerica.org/act-now/Stop-AZ-SOS-Adrian-Fontez-Usurping-Power-Over-Election-Laws" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[America Must Come to Arizona’s Aid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Help Our Hand Count Election Crusade Now!]]></description><link>https://actforamerica.substack.com/p/america-must-come-to-arizonas-aid</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://actforamerica.substack.com/p/america-must-come-to-arizonas-aid</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:21:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!39TF!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa999a82c-f5b5-4c5b-8834-2f50c691ac5f_600x313.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>We need every American&#8217;s participation!</strong></h2><h3><strong>This can&#8217;t be achieved without maximum participation.</strong></h3><p><strong>As reported this month, an Arizona grassroots tsunami,</strong>&nbsp;including conservative party leadership, is rising in a historic, united movement &#8216;of the people&#8217; to&nbsp;<strong>ban all voting machines</strong>&nbsp;and reestablish a constitutional election. <a href="https://actforamerica.substack.com/p/arizona-support-surges-ahead-to-ban">Read more&gt;&gt;</a></p><p><strong>The power to ban all voting machines</strong> in the 2024 election resides in the hands of the people of Arizona. <em><strong>Will you join the fight?</strong></em> &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://www.actforamerica.org/act-now/Enact-SCR1037-No-Voting-Machines-in-AZ" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vhHW!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F492e8f38-bbf6-4535-888b-fba6cde52e42_125x45.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vhHW!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F492e8f38-bbf6-4535-888b-fba6cde52e42_125x45.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vhHW!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F492e8f38-bbf6-4535-888b-fba6cde52e42_125x45.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vhHW!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F492e8f38-bbf6-4535-888b-fba6cde52e42_125x45.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vhHW!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F492e8f38-bbf6-4535-888b-fba6cde52e42_125x45.jpeg" width="125" height="45" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/492e8f38-bbf6-4535-888b-fba6cde52e42_125x45.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:45,&quot;width&quot;:125,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:3627,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://www.actforamerica.org/act-now/Enact-SCR1037-No-Voting-Machines-in-AZ&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vhHW!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F492e8f38-bbf6-4535-888b-fba6cde52e42_125x45.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vhHW!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F492e8f38-bbf6-4535-888b-fba6cde52e42_125x45.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vhHW!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F492e8f38-bbf6-4535-888b-fba6cde52e42_125x45.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vhHW!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F492e8f38-bbf6-4535-888b-fba6cde52e42_125x45.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>The AZ Republican Legislature is relying on Arizona&#8217;s electors and party leadership to help enact SCR 1037 in every county! &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><p><em><strong>The Senate lacks the majority needed for enforcement</strong></em> to hold resistant Supervisors in contempt if they refuse to enact the law our legislature passed! <strong>They are counting on the public to step up.</strong></p><p><strong>We all must come together and fight for Hand Count Elections in 2024.</strong></p><p><strong>NEW:</strong> <strong>Now open to every US citizen!</strong> Arizona has defrauded the nation due to the maladministration of Maricopa, Pima, and Yuma County, and we all deserve to have a say in the next Presidential Election.</p><p><strong>NEW:</strong> <strong>All GOP Chairman and LD Chairman</strong> included in this campaign! Now is the time for all good men (and women) to come to the aid of their party!</p><h4><strong>NEW: ALL STATES CAMPAIGN-Need One Million Actions This Week!</strong></h4><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.actforamerica.org/act-now/Enact-SCR1037-No-Voting-Machines-in-AZ" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!39TF!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa999a82c-f5b5-4c5b-8834-2f50c691ac5f_600x313.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!39TF!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa999a82c-f5b5-4c5b-8834-2f50c691ac5f_600x313.jpeg 848w, 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https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kx6J!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1b076e7a-a321-446f-964d-ca6c63a622ad_125x45.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kx6J!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1b076e7a-a321-446f-964d-ca6c63a622ad_125x45.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kx6J!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1b076e7a-a321-446f-964d-ca6c63a622ad_125x45.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><a href="https://www.actforamerica.org/node/63480">Click Here to Learn More About this AZ Campaign to Ban All Voting Machines County by County.</a>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Step Two-All Arizonians</strong></h3><p><strong>Attend local Board of Supervisor meetings,</strong>&nbsp;whether solo, with<strong>&nbsp;</strong>a group, or participate remotely online, registering to make a public statement.</p><h3><em><strong>Next Up!</strong></em></h3><p><strong>Mohave County Supervisor Meeting.</strong> This campaign is the first agenda item on August 1<sup>st</sup> at 9am sharp! <em>We need you there in large numbers! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</em><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>MEETING LOCATION IS 700 W. BEALE STREET - KINGMAN, ARIZONA</strong></p><p><strong>Bring a friend. We need to FILL this meeting to standing room only! Request for public comment must be turned in at arrival. Prepare a short 1-minute script. &nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Recommended public comment script: &#8220;My name is John/Jane Doe, I live on ________Street. I support conventional hand count elections and want all voting machines, tabulators, electronic poll books, and electronic devices banned in our county. Elections belong to the people, not the elections department. Thank you.&#8221;</strong></p><h3><strong>Step Three-All Citizens</strong></h3><p><strong><a href="https://www.actforamerica.org/join-movement">Join the movement</a></strong>&nbsp;and volunteer to serve on hand counting of ballots, grassroots organizing, and other opportunities to secure our elections. &nbsp;</p><p><strong>We need to raise 50,000 volunteers to hand count ballots!</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!B8Fh!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe82fdb45-f312-4f85-ae58-7ebb2263b0f6_600x481.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Drag performers, whether scantily dressed or fully dressed, are always sexually provocative and inappropriate for minors.</p><p>Drag entertainment has been confined to Drag Bar establishments nationwide and has always fallen under city statutes for &#8216;sexually oriented&#8217; adult entertainment with strict age restrictions <em>until recently.</em></p><p>A recent trend in Drag public performances marketed &#8220;for all ages&#8221; or &#8220;families&#8221; is a new phenomenon that has left many citizens shocked that authorities have allowed these events, whether in local libraries, restaurants, malls, public parks, or other locals.</p><p>Adult entertainers have never attempted to market and perform in a public setting before, catching local officials off guard. Imagine what the public reaction would be if the local gentleman&#8217;s club attempted to organize an &#8216;all ages&#8217; event in the community park; <em>it&#8217;s not done because it&#8217;s illegal!</em></p><p>State and City officials are fearful of attacks by the LGBT organization and community, fearful of being labeled transphobic or bigoted, failing to question the legality of these events.</p><p>Citywide ordinances for sexually oriented businesses and public decency laws that prohibit lewd and lascivious behavior need to be amended to clearly define Drag alongside Strip Tease performance to protect children and allow local law enforcement to safeguard our community. &nbsp;</p><p>Arizona state has been reeling in controversy over Drag &#8216;Family&#8217; events, with the Left arguing that anyone opposed to Drag events directed at minors is transphobic or bigoted, treating public Drag events as a culture war phenomenon. &nbsp;</p><p>Mainstream Drag entertainment is largely opposed to performances in front of kids, arguing that Drag is &#8220;all about sex&#8221;.</p><p><a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/community-family/why-drag-queen-performances-are-not-appropriate-for-children">Prominent Sex Neuroscientist Dr.Debra Soh, strongly warns against children being exposed to drag and used as &#8220;props to be used for political statements&#8221;.</a></p><p>Drag Story Hour has been the &#8216;camel&#8217;s nose under the tent&#8217;, attempting to make public drag appearances main stream, despite the continuous reports of Drag Queens exposing their genitals to school children in numerous cities. &nbsp;</p><p>Drag performances marketed to all ages has caught officials largely off guard, and many lawmakers and city officials have felt the need to create a law to prohibit these events, neglecting to realize most states and city ordinances already have legal authority and requirement to restrict Drag to private &#8216;sexually oriented businesses&#8217; that safeguard entry to adults 18 and older.</p><p>Cottonwood&#8217;s City Council Woman, Lisa DuVernay, attempted to stop a Drag tour from performing in April, understanding the inappropriateness of this event for &#8216;family&#8217;.&nbsp;</p><p>&#8220;Since the beginning of February, I&#8217;ve made two attempts to get an Ordinance on the Agenda, but both efforts have been unsuccessful. &nbsp;I am facing opposition and observing the Mayor, City Attorney, and City Manager bending rules to support their own narrative,&#8221;&nbsp;Council Woman DuVernay stated. <em>Don&#8217;t let her stand alone in defense of children!</em></p><p><a href="https://legiscan.com/AZ/bill/SB1030/2023">Arizona&#8217;s Legislature passed S1030</a> to clearly set restrictions on sexually explicit performances to include Drag, but it was promptly vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs dubbed the &#8220;veto queen&#8221;. This model legislation should be passed as a citywide ordinance by City Councils statewide immediately.</p><p><strong>Cottonwood and Neighboring Residents</strong></p><p>Please plan to attend the next City Council meeting, in person or remotely, on August 8<sup>th</sup> beginning at 6:00 PM:</p><p><strong>City of Cottonwood</strong> <strong>Council Chambers or Rec Center</strong></p><p>Council Chamber: 826 N Main St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326</p><p>Or Rec Center: 150 S 6th St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CityOfCottonwoodAZ">Watch Live on Facebook Here&gt;&gt;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE7BE2D4DD5A204C3">Watch Live on YouTube Here&gt;&gt;</a></p><p><strong>A strong showing of local parents and residents is very effective.</strong> For those in public attendance, please submit your request for public comment to the Clerk upon arrival and prepare a 3 minute or less public comment. 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To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Support Surges Ahead to Ban Voting Machines!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local Grassroots Forging United Effort]]></description><link>https://actforamerica.substack.com/p/arizona-support-surges-ahead-to-ban</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://actforamerica.substack.com/p/arizona-support-surges-ahead-to-ban</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Act for America]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 23:21:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!x5S-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F202db106-25b0-4696-8f94-b79290a71fe7_600x313.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>An Arizona grassroots tsunami,</strong> including conservative party leadership, is rising in a historic, united movement &#8216;of the people&#8217; to <strong>ban all voting machines</strong> and reestablish a constitutional election.</p><p><strong>&#8220;America is not governed by the majority; it is governed by the majority who participate.&#8221;</strong> -Thomas Jefferson</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://actforamerica.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Act for America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><strong>Silence and a failure to participate</strong> as a representative republic <strong>is consent</strong> of the governed.</p><p><strong>We are calling on all Arizonians to join the movement in 3 ways outlined below.</strong></p><p><strong>Step One-All Arizonians</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.actforamerica.org/node/63480">Banning All Voting Machines County by County.</a> Call on the County Board of Supervisors to immediately enact Resolution 1037, requiring restoration of conventional hand count elections, eliminating the use of voting machines including the tabulators.</p><p><strong>Take One Minute to Act Now:</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.actforamerica.org/act-now/Enact-SCR1037-No-Voting-Machines-in-AZ" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!x5S-!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F202db106-25b0-4696-8f94-b79290a71fe7_600x313.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!x5S-!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F202db106-25b0-4696-8f94-b79290a71fe7_600x313.jpeg 848w, 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https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wIta!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8acc24b9-9594-4022-981e-d46568d62d06_500x178.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wIta!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8acc24b9-9594-4022-981e-d46568d62d06_500x178.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wIta!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8acc24b9-9594-4022-981e-d46568d62d06_500x178.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Step Two-All Arizonians</strong></p><p><strong>Attend local Board of Supervisor meetings,</strong> whether solo, with<strong> </strong>a group, or participate remotely online, registering to make a public statement.</p><p><strong>Step Three</strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.actforamerica.org/join-movement">Join the movement</a></strong> and volunteer to serve on hand counting of ballots, grassroots organizing, and other opportunities to secure our elections and prevent election fraud. &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Act for America will be serving as a mobilization hub</strong> to connect our local &#8216;Ban the Voting Machines&#8217; leadership in your districts to help get the word out to solicit mass participation to propel our local elected officials to enact 1037 and enforce constitutional election administration as defined in our Remonstrance by Affidavit.</p><p><strong>Remember, these Supervisors need your support and empowerment to act on behalf of the people. &nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>A Conventional election is not a radical solution to our election security crisis.</strong> &nbsp;</p><p><strong>At least 24 Nations DO NOT use technology to conduct their federal elections</strong> including larger nations like Argentina, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>We can&#8217;t do this without you but together we can score a major victory for Arizona and the nation who will follow!</strong></p><p>Please feel free to contact us with any questions!</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://actforamerica.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Act for America is a reader-supported publication. 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