Digital Democracy

Digital Democracy is a weekly column that explains the legislation that is captivating the internet. It runs on Tuesdays in the Daily Dot’s web_crawlr newsletter. If you want to read this column before everyone else, sign up for the newsletter here.

‘Hypocrisy’: Missouri Republicans criticized for supporting child marriage but not abortion

One X user called child marriage 'an odd f**king hill to die on.'

On May 15, 2024 by Tricia Crimmins

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Historic settlement in George Floyd murder attracts backlash

Despite the gravity of police brutality, people online still don't take Floyd's death seriously.

On May 8, 2024 by Tricia Crimmins

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black mans hand in a power fist gesture with splash of red green and yellow color on a black background for Juneteenth

Alabama bill proposes workers choose between celebrating Juneteenth or Confederate president

'Alabama allows state workers to reveal that they're racist through choice of holidays.'

On May 1, 2024 by Tricia Crimmins

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‘Absolutely horrifying’: Tennessee bill punishing adults who give minors gender-affirming care faces backlash

LGBTQ advocates worry that the bill—if made into law—would criminalize providing youth with information about gender-affirming services in addition to the actual care itself.

On Apr 24, 2024 by Tricia Crimmins

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A Nebraska State Senator convinced his colleagues to vote against an anti-trans bill

State Senator John Fredrickson, Nebraska’s first out gay representative, gave a speech about the bill in opposition to it.

On Apr 17, 2024 by Tricia Crimmins

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Alabama IVF vote provokes Trump video addressing abortion

Trump’s tepid position angered Congressional Republicans, too.

On Apr 10, 2024 by Tricia Crimmins

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‘Draconian’: The GOP-led Tennessee House slashed the board of the state’s only public HBCU

Tennessee House member Justin J. Pearson said board vacation was an 'authoritarian and draconian [effort].'

On Apr 3, 2024 by Tricia Crimmins

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Who knew a provision about cattle identification was so controversial?

The panic surrounding cattle identification was reignited by a a right-wing X account with over 300,000 followers.

On Mar 27, 2024 by Tricia Crimmins

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Sonny Borrelli in front of contraceptive pills

Arizona Republicans voted not to codify protections for emergency contraception

Sonny Borelli and his fellow Arizona Republicans received immense backlash from the public nationwide.

On Mar 20, 2024 by Tricia Crimmins

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Digital Democracy. The Capitol building with code running across it.

Introducing ‘Digital Democracy,’ a look at the viral vote the internet is up in arms about

With 'Digital Democracy,' we will discuss the legislation that is captivating the internet.

On Mar 13, 2024 by Tricia Crimmins

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