Quick recap
This was the 265th meeting of the Green Grassroots Emergency Election Protection Coalition Zoom gathering, focusing on voting rights, election security, and current political issues. The discussion centered on the Supreme Court’s gutting of the Voting Rights Act and its impact on upcoming 2026 elections, with participants including Andrea Miller, Rodney Sadler, Chris Sampson, and Howie Hawkins sharing insights on organizing efforts in Virginia, North Carolina, and other southern states. The meeting also covered Ukraine’s defense against Russian invasion, with Chris Sampson providing firsthand insights from Ukraine about the war’s progress and strategic implications. Additional topics included concerns about nuclear power in space, with Karl Grossman discussing NASA’s plans for nuclear-powered rockets and reactors, and updates on the Palisades nuclear reactor situation in Michigan with Kevin Kamps reporting on Holtec’s restart efforts and safety concerns.