If U.S. democracy falls this century, it will likely be at the hands of a stubby-fingered sack of extra-piquant donkey farts who likely never bothered to read the Constitution he swore to uphold—and certainly didn’t […]
Category: Bullying
Frozen by Inaction
Yes, everyone has the right to swing their fist; but no one has the right to swing their fist at my nose. The previous statement is a reworking of the old saw—your rights end at […]
That Tears It
“He's crazy. You know he's crazy,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. “He's crazy and what he did yesterday [Jan. 6] is further evidence of his craziness,” Her words were reportedly transcribed from a phone call […]
Brave trans girl scolds 'bullying' Texas legislators who want to make her life harder
You’d think Texas would want to fix its electrical grid or do everything in its power to stem the COVID-19 pandemic, but you’d be wrong. Nothing is ever more important to a Lone Star State politician […]
Presidents of police unions forget who they work for in their violent rhetoric against those they se
Live Blog: COVID Taskforce Briefing, “the ratings for the WH Press Briefings are 'through the roof'”
House Judiciary committee hearings: The joke wasn’t about Barron, it was a pun about autocracy
So many stunts, and so little GOP improvement in discourse aside from bullying, and disinformation regarding process. But yet it was informative about how little some representatives prepare for such hearings. And there were distortions and lies. […]
Elizabeth Warren: A Great Public School Education for Every Student
I attended public school growing up in Oklahoma. After I graduated from the University of Houston, a public university where tuition cost only $50 a semester, my first job was as a special education teacher […]
Why is Facebook trying to re-elect Trump?
Bullying works. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been on a GOP charm offensive, and it seems to be working for the social media behemoth as it makes its allegiance to the Republican Party more open. […]
I'm a Traveling Man
I am in the wrong business—I should have become a lawyer. The top attorney for the United States of America not only gets a parking pass in one of the most exclusive lots in Washington, […]
Idiot Twitterer Attacks Greta for Eating a Vegan Salad while Riding a Train, Gets Schooled…
One of the great things about being on Twitter is the opportunity to read what influential journalists, politicians, and just regular folks whose opinions you’ve come to value think about the issues of the day, […]
Doesn't He Have a Blue Suit? Sean Spicer Cements His Legacy on “Dancing With The Stars”.
Sean Spicer’s tenure as W.H. Press Secretary got off to a rocky start, lying for his lying master about the size of his inaugural crowd. True to his nature Spicer’s boss drumpf didn’t give a […]
Former Justice Department official: 'We have a Russian asset sitting in the Oval Office'
If only we could see that the real enemy of America is our former tan-suited president, not the vicious, lying, land-grabbing leader of our bitter rival. Then Donald Trump’s job would be so much easier. But, […]
Trump's White House is running a media access con game—and winning
The White House is perpetrating a scam on the Beltway press corps, bragging about how much access Donald Trump gives reporters. The whole thing is a ruse, though, and unfortunately, it's another example of how […]
Let’s Elect A Progressive Majority!
In solidarity, Mike Hersh for Alan, Shayna, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike F., Dr. Bill, Dan, and Janis—your PDA national team. Support PDA’s Win 2020 Action Fund We founded Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) to […]
August Medicare For All Mobilization!
photo: People’s Assembly in Tampa, FL—Organize One Near You! In solidarity, Mike Hersh and Dr. Bill for Alan, Dan, Janis, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike F., and Shayna—your PDA national team. Tell Congress: We Need Medicare […]
What Price Progress?
photo: Progressive Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Pocan Addresses PDA Activists In solidarity, Mike Hersh for Alan, Shayna, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike F., Dr. Bill, Dan, and Janis—your PDA national team. Sustain PDA With Automatic Gifts […]
Progressive Democrats of America Invites 23 Democratic Presidential Candidates to Sign Open Letter to DNC Chair Tom Perez Demanding Climate Debate
Progressive Democrats of America | Press Release For Immediate Release August 19, 2019 Democratic Party Platform Asserts We’re in a Climate Emergency. What Guides the Party? Its Platform or Fossil Fuel Interests? CONTACTS: Alan Minsky, […]
Weekly Recap: Stand Up Against Trump’s Bullying
Rep. Al Green Calls for Impeachment(Photo Screen Shot from C-Span Video) In solidarity, Mike Hersh for Alan, Shayna, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike F., Dr. Bill, Dan, and Janis—your PDA national team. Demand Accountability For Trump […]
