We're Not Wrong About the SAVE America Act and Amelia
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Feb 19, 2026 A lively debate over the SAVE America Act and its documentary proof requirement for voter registration. A deep dive into legal tradeoffs between election security and voter access. A surprising internet-meme story about Amelia, a purple-haired character from a UK de-radicalization game and how government messaging backfired. Tangents on public spending, government contracting, and online trolling.
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Machete Gift And The Hidden Family Blade
- Andrew Heaton recounts buying a machete as a teen and discovering his father already stored a better one under the mattress.
- That childhood episode explained his casual fondness for odd blades like the batleth.
Federal Proof Requirement Risks Chaos
- The SAVE America Act would require documentary proof of citizenship to register for federal elections and risks creating administrative chaos without funding.
- Jen Briney argues it functions as voter suppression because it takes effect immediately and offers no funds to states to implement it.
Revisions Attempt To Patch Earlier Flaws
- The revised SAVE America Act added more document options than the earlier SAVE Act to address concerns like married-name mismatches.
- Real ID documents often won't qualify because noncitizens can hold them, complicating effects across states.