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CA Election Update MON 7-18-2016 – 50+ Links – DAY 41 AFTER CA Election Day - 12.29% of CA Voters Votes for President Not Counted

Submitted by CA Democrat on Mon, 07/18/2016 - 4:51pm

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7-15-2016 - Secretary of State Padilla Certifies Election Results

While he did try to certify the result as an actual one, he tries to cover his "butt" with this caveat 0ne (the "I know nothing defense"):

NOTE: The Secretary of State’s office does not issue, receive, or count ballots. State law requires elections officials in each of California’s 58 counties to process and count ballots, and transmit results to the Secretary of State’s office. The Secretary of State’s office compiles all of these results in the official Statement of Vote.

These are his key statistics from the June 7, 2016 Presidential Primary Election:

  • 8,548,301 total votes cast.

  • 47.72% turnout of registered voters.

  • 58.92%  of ballots cast were vote-by-mail ballots

 

Here is the # of ballots the SOS says he counted for President:

7,498,136

 

In other words-  with the Presidential election being practically the only thing on the CA June 2016 ballot  - they want us to believe:  that over a million CA voters simply went to all the effort to vote for President and then did not vote for President - over 12% of all actual voters.

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Chicago YMCA stirs the pot

Submitted by Robyn on Mon, 07/18/2016 - 2:17pm

YMCA of Metro Chicago has issued guidelines for accommodating transgender members and guests. They allow access to restrooms and changing areas matching gender identity.

The protocol was explained in a letter posted Wednesday on the organization's website. The YMCA of Metro Chicago said it also sent the letter to its 140,000 members at its 21 Chicagoland centers. The guidelines will cover all YMCA of Metro Chicago programs and services, from gym and pool facilities to summer camps and various classes. The policies wouldn't apply to some smaller, independent YMCA's in the Chicago area.

We recognize our commitment in support of the rights of all individuals can cause some to feel uncomfortable.. Again, it's our goal for all members to thrive at the Y, and this is why we will do our best to support each of you while maintaining an environment that reflects the inclusive values we share.

--Dick Malone, YMCA of Metro Chicago

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