Progressives cannot allow bipartisan infrastructure bill unless working-class Americans supported

Progressives must not allow the bipartisan infrastructure bill unless working-class Americans are supported via Build Back Better. Complete Build Back Better is a must. x x YouTube Video Politics Done … Read More

Manchin's response to Bernie's Build Back Better op-ed exposes his stark betrayal of West Virginians

For Christmas (and Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa), Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders wants to give working-class West Virginians a child tax credit, child care assistance, free preschool, two free years of community … Read More

It'll be $3.5T, Big Pharma secrets revealed, Mandate argument neutered, Psaki tags GOP politicians

Bernie says it must be $3.5 Trillion. Big Pharma secret mRNA formula revealed. Jen Psaki laid waste to insurrectionist Republican politicians in answer. Big Pharma may get neutered on the … Read More

Democracy For America CEO on the progressive movement. Bernie v Manchin. Gov. Christie grilled.

Democracy For America CEO Yvette Simpson discusses the progressive movement. Bernie laid waste to Manchin. This Week panel slammed Gov. Christie’s rehabilitation attempt. DFA CEO Yvette Simpson makes the progressive … Read More

Bernie Sanders to Joe Manchin on infrastructure: Two bills go together. We're passing them both.

Democratic Senators Joe Manchin and Bernie Sanders visited the Sunday morning programs. Bernie made it clear humaneness demands both bills. The difference between Bernie Sanders & Joe Manchin x x … Read More

Lara Trump advocates violence at the border because Eric's a minute man

Aside from advocating mass killing, Lara Trump agrees with VP Harris that migrants should not undertake a journey to the US southern border even as full consular service has not … Read More

I/P Bernie Sanders sets the recent record straight.

Bernie Sanders opinion piece in the NYT is an important read. It is also important to recognize who sparked this latest round of murder. Palestinian families in the Jerusalem neighborhood … Read More

I/P Bernie Sanders sets the recent record straight. Updated

Bernie Sanders opinion piece in the NYT is an important read. It is also important to recognize who sparked this latest round of murder. Palestinian families in the Jerusalem neighborhood … Read More

CA-Gov: Mother Jones Exposes Caitlyn Jenner's (R) Hypocritical Flip Flop On Trans Athletes

Can’t say that I’m surprised by this: Caitlyn Jenner, the former Olympic champion and reality TV personality now running for governor in California, said she opposes transgender girls competing in … Read More

The Colony of Washington, D.C.

Statistically, the state with the highest black population by percentage in America is Mississippi; or is it? I came of age in Washington, D.C. in the 1970s and at the … Read More

Minerva at Midnight: better sex under (democratic) socialism

“As in the Times Op-Ed from which the book originated, the title refers to the results of studies conducted in Germany from the mid-nineteen-eighties onward, which reported, among other intriguing … Read More

Biden dares Republicans, Jen Psaki truth-slaps reporter, Matt Gaetz sexcapades, Tax the rich

Joe Biden does not cower to GOP and Mitch McConnell. Jen Psaki did not allow a reporter to misinform. Matt Gaetz’s illegal hypocrisy exposed. We must tax the rich. Joe … Read More

“We are no longer the world’s laughingstock.”

That is one line that jumped out at me from this Washington Post opinion piece by Jennifer Rubin that describe Joe Biden as “Distinguished ol of the week” while pointing … Read More

GOP Senator checked by MSNBC host on COVID Relief Bill. Minimum Wage!

MSNBC Host Hallie Jackson went toe to toe with GOP Senator. Jen Psaki turns the table again. Democrats against the $15 minimum wage? Minimum Wage & Democrats? Politics Done Right … Read More

MD-Sen: Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D) Backs Bernie Sanders' $15 Minimum Wage Amendment To COVID Relief

Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen’s (D. MD) re-election campaign: Wealth and income inequality in America have been increasing dramatically for decades and Trump’s 2017 billionaire … Read More

OR-Sen: Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden (D) Calls On Pres. Biden To Make Stimulus Payments Monthly

Some big news today: x 🚨I'm leading Senate Democrats in pressing the Biden administration to include an automatic extension of unemployment benefits tied to economic conditions in the next round … Read More

Bernie Sanders Keeps Up The Pressure On Senate Dems To Not Lower Income Threshold On Direct Payments

Received this e-mail today U.S. Senate Budget Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I. VT): U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D. NY) & U.S. Senate Budget Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I. … Read More

NY-Sen: Our Revolution Pushes Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D) To Stand Strong $15 Minimum Wage

Lat week was my birthday and I took most of the week and weekend off so I am playing catch up here with my e-mails. Received this e-mail on Friday … Read More

Un-Clutch the Pearls

While our attention was consumed by the latest Republican shiny object, Vice President Kamala Harris the originator of the pearls and Chucks meme, un-clutched her pearls, laced up her Chucks, … Read More

Senator Bernie Sanders & Politics Done Right agrees: The business model of Wall Street is fraud.

Senator Bernie Sanders pointed out once again on the MSM that the Wall Street business model is a fraud. Many are starting to see it now. Senator Bernie Sanders remains … Read More

Stock Market Casino continues, as “Americans should be able to work one job to take care of things”

Lots of manipulation today, but the House always wins even in the case of GameStop.  Elizabeth Warren on the GameStop surge on @CNBC:”The billionaires and some hedge funds are yelling … Read More

Bernie's mittens meme raises $1.8 million for Vermont charities in just five days

Judging by the reaction on social media, you either love the ubiquitous Bernie mittens memes or you hate them. Personally, I find them charming—and they’ve been a welcome distraction from … Read More

“Let's be careful out there” 10 days left.

​Please practice greater situational awareness from January 17 to January 20. We all trust that those whose jobs it is to keep the nation safe are doing that effectively despite … Read More

This is the fatal and near-fatal results from a president who communicates solely in lies

America is in trouble. When too many allow themselves to be deluded by a lying president, both society and its norms crumble. We’re living it. A lying president is a … Read More

“Marty, you're not thinking four-dimensionally”

M-i-c-k-e-y, Why because we like it. M-M-MMT. “We collectively decide just what counts as a resource, economic base, or productive work.” OTOH, it could all be trippin’ on bong hits. … Read More

We HAVE to take the Senate back. We need Lion replacements.

Georgia is our opportunity to take the majority in the Senate.  Ted Kennedy is gone.   He WAS the lion of the senate.  Byrd is gone.   Tom Harkin is no longer … Read More

GA-Sen A & B: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I. VT) Helps Put An End To Moscow Mitch's Bull Sh*t

Received this e-mail from former presidential candidate, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I. VT), in support of Jon Ossoff (D. GA) and Rev. Raphael Warnock’s (D. GA) U.S. Senate campaigns: Rev. … Read More

Fortunately, Trump might not ever appear “ahead” on Tuesday night, because hoaxes and fake news

Trump’s hoaxes and fake news have become so normalized as iterated false claims, that we cannot now admit his victory is anything other than horseshoes and hand grenades. He simply won’t have a … Read More

SC-Sen: Watch Fox News Cut Off Lindsey Graham (R) In The Middle Of Begging For Money

Even Fox News is getting sick of this shit: Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has been using his airtime on Fox News to appeal for more money from viewers. But it … Read More

Trump's lies are getting sillier, stupider, and staler. Last night's superspreader rally was a doozy

Stuart Spittle, the incredible shrinking candidate, was spinning the hits last night in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Lies that have long since been debunked were pulled out of the couch cushions, denuded … Read More

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I. VT) Endorses 172 Down Ballot Democrats Running For State Legislatures

Now that’s what I’m talking about: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced endorsements for more than 150 Democrats running in local races across the country. Sanders said the 172 contenders he endorsed Friday … Read More

Don't Forget To Sign Up For Beto O'Rourke's Million Voter Phone Bank To Flip Texas Blue

Received this e-mail today from former presidential candidate, Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D. TX), and his organization, Powered By People: Texas is the biggest battleground state in the country, with elections … Read More

Beto O'Rourke Keeps Up The Momentum To Boost Early Voting On Tuesday To Flip Texas Blue

Received this e-mail today from former presidential candidate, Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s (D. TX) organization, Powered By People: I’m not going to ask you for money in this email. In fact, … Read More

Beto O'Rourke Brings In Some Big Names To Help Flip Texas Blue

Received this e-mail today from former presidential candidate, Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s (D. TX) organization, Powered By People: x Texas-sized voter phone bank with (get this!!!) @WillieNelson, @Oprah, @BernieSanders, @JulianCastro, @StaceyAbrams, … Read More

Martha McSally *really* doesn't want to answer questions about her support for Trump

Ha ha ha! The rats aren’t just abandoning ship — they’re scared to admit they’ve ever been near the ship. Because it’s a bad ship, man. Bad, bad, bad. x The … Read More

The Michigan State Supreme Court Just Reminded Us We Need A Second Huge Blue Wave To Hit Michigan

So this bull shit just happened: The Michigan Supreme Court issued a split decision late Friday that ruled against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a battle over her power to extend … Read More

to whom does Trump owe money and did he use PPP funds to cover the vigorish

Trump has likely laundered vast sums, certainly has cheated on taxes and committed bank fraud, and is in hock to many entities who might take their repayments in the form … Read More

New Poll Has Joe Biden Pulling Ahead Of Trump In Iowa, 48-46

Some very encouraging news today out of Iowa: x It's a close one in Iowa. Our new @RABAresearch statewide poll shows @JoeBiden with a 2 point edge over @realDonaldTrump. Tonight … Read More

TN & WV-Sen: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I. VT) Wants To Flip These Senate Seats From Red To Blue

Received this e-mail today from former presidential candidate, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I. VT), in support of Marquita Bradshaw (D. TN) and Paula Jean Swearengin’s (D. WV) U.S. Senate campaigns: … Read More

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I. VT) Gives GOTV Organizations In PA, WI, MI, TX, & IA A Boost

Received this e-mail today from former presidential candidate, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I. VT): This election, and possibly the future of the Supreme Court, will likely be won or lost … Read More

Trump admitted his coronavirus plan is to let millions die to achieve herd immunity

Recent Trump appearances have revealed that his giving lip service to vaccines has remained secondary to a continuing belief in herd immunity as if death would be a luck of the draw, or … Read More

Trump thinks Biden has a Nobel Prize, deliberately kills Nevadans with indoor rally

First indoor event since Tulsa, a rally shorter than last night’s in the north,  x Not since a rally in Tulsa, which was blamed for a surge of COVID-19 infections, … Read More

it may be too late to stop election interference

We’re now past the point in 2016 where PBO got derailed by McConnell on election interference from Russia. We can see why Trump has undermined trust in intel agencies We … Read More

Troubling two months to go as Trump the arsonist claims he's a firefighter

The are numerous attempts to make the election closer, few credible. Trump’s accelerationism is like Emilio LIzardo hitting a wall with a faulty overthruster in the film Buckaroo Banzai. This remains … Read More

Do polls undercount Trump support like COVID deaths

The strangest thing is the GOP attempt to con the nation into forgetting about a massive and avoidable death toll.   x If this makes you feel rage, then you’ve got … Read More

MA-Sen: DFA Keeps Up The Momentum For Sen. Ed Markey (D) To Win His Primary On September 1st

Received this e-mail today from Democracy for America in support of U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s (D. MA) re-election campaign: x YouTube Video When I first reached out last week to … Read More

Hillary Clinton's DNC Speech Endorsing Joe Biden & Kamala Harris Full Transcript

Received this e-mail from former First Lady, U.S. Senator, Secretary of State and presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton: x I wish Donald Trump knew how to be a president, because America … Read More

International Brotherhood Of Teamsters Endorses Joe Biden For President

As the grandson of a Teamster Truck Driver, I’m very proud to announce this: The 1.4 million member trade union the International Brotherhood of Teamsters endorsed Joe Biden for president … Read More

Democratic National Convention liveblogging Day 2, (“It's Shark Week, …”)

Putting this up for the second day in case folks want to share comments in real time. I will update as necessary. x YouTube Video x YouTube Video x Gov. Whitmer … Read More

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I. VT) DNC Speech Endorsing Joe Biden Full Transcript

Received this e-mail today from former presidential candidate, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I. VT): x YouTube Video Below is Bernie's speech from last night's Democratic National Convention. Our great nation … Read More