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🔍 Introduction Georgia’s prison system is under intense scrutiny as reports of violence, systemic neglect, and institutional failure continue to emerge. With one of the highest incarceration rates in the U.S., the state faces a critical need for reform. This blog explores the pressing issues of recidivism, sadistic abuse, prisoner safety, healthcare deficiencies,…

When nations go to war, the cost is always greater than what can be measured in human lives alone. The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, now entering its devastating third year, has brought not only humanitarian crises but also catastrophic environmental damage — consequences that may last generations and affect the entire planet. Carbon Emissions:…

At Ivotemyvote.com, we pose the age-old question: Which comes first—the voter or the candidate? The answer, of course, is both. Democracy only thrives when voters participate and candidates communicate. That’s why we created this platform—so both sides of the democratic process can meet, engage, and build a future together. But in the end, it all begins with…

Tariffs have long been utilized as tools in international trade to protect domestic industries, retaliate against unfair practices, and address trade imbalances. President Donald Trump's "Fair and Reciprocal Plan," announced on February 13, 2025, exemplifies these applications by introducing tariffs with reciprocal, protective, and punitive elements. Reciprocal Tariffs: Striving for Fairness in Trade Reciprocal tariffs aim…

There is amazing recent news that the newly installed Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, is leading in the polls after his party…the party of discarded PM Trudeau…has been trailing badly. It seems that this surge in popularity is due to Canadians reacting patriotically to President Trump’s comments that Canada should be the 51st state.…

The Bradford Exchange Mint offers a variety of commemorative coins honoring significant individuals and events. Below is a selection of their memorial coins, including their asking prices. Please note that intrinsic metal values and estimated numismatic values are not readily available from the provided sources. While these coins may contain small amounts of noble metals…

Introduction Government waste is a real concern for taxpayers and public servants alike. The DOGE approach—Digitize, Outsource, Gamify, and Eliminate—has been promoted as a way to streamline operations, reduce inefficiencies, and improve service delivery. While it’s a powerful tool for modernizing how government functions, it must be implemented with caution. Otherwise, we risk creating more…

Political campaigns require substantial financial resources to be successful. Candidates running for office rely on various sources of funding, allocate their budgets across multiple expenditure areas, and handle remaining funds differently based on the election outcome. This blog will explore these key aspects of campaign financing. Sources of Political Campaign Funding Political campaign funding comes…

President Trump’s day one foray into large-scale changes to the Federal Government including firing employees, gutting or removing departments and haste to enact executive orders, has been heavily criticized by Democrat party members but also some Republicans. We here at I Vote My Vote, find Trump’s need for speedy activity to be essential to the…