What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words, terrorism? 9/11? ISIS? The Taliban? While these examples are certainly just, they don’t always represent terrorism in its entirety. Dan Brown said, “History is always written by the winners”. Stereotypes and generalizations often cause the public...
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A couple of days ago, alleged congressperson Marjorie Taylor Greene sent a letter to Joe Biden. I read it; you don’t have to. Unless you read at a third-grade level or worse, it might be hard for you to follow. It essentially boils down to “Wuhan lab … Chinese-made virus...
Kitchen Table Kibitzing is a community series for those who wish to share a virtual kitchen table with other readers of Daily Kos who aren’t throwing pies at one another. Drop by to talk about music, your weather, your garden, or what you cooked for supper…. Newcomers may notice that...
Ryan Lizza tries to convince us that Trump is a formidable debater because horse race, even if Trump is a mudder. When the track gets wet, and his finances are below water, there will be no rain delay on any course. x Worth reading but it's worth remembering that Trump was judged...
We have one job. We don’t want to mess this up. I am putting up vital info from Yosef and want everyone to get excited about Biden/Harris 2020. We cannot fail. Joe Biden has a dream of Moonshot regarding cancer. We have a cancer right here in America and it...
Trump’s going to visit the three miles of new fence (197 miles are replacement fencing), and do undoubtedly another youth rally, remembering that the last one featured a presidential crest with golf clubs held by the eagle. A campaign shake-up looks to be ahead that might exclude Kushner while dumping Parscale, WHO...
I just received this e-mail from former Vice President Joe Biden’s presidential campaign. It’s the full transcript of his speech today in Philadelphia, PA: x YouTube Video “I can’t breathe.” “I can’t breathe.” George Floyd’s last words. But they didn’t die with him. They’re still being heard. They’re echoing across...
Memorial Day is hard anytime. A time of rememberance and for military and vet families, it is very hard along with many holidays. This year is even more trying. We have more soldiers in the healthcare industry who have died on the front lines of trying to save lives and...
On Wisconsin. Considering all that we already know about Trumpism, his attempts to warp the election will occur until the last vote is counted. Sabotage like unfaithful electors or worse could actually hijack the presidency. Suppression becomes repression, whether by virus or vote. Experts around the country have been churning out model...
Excellent article in The Atlantic on the current regime. Collars of color go to jail as “Americans aren't practicing democracy anymore” The underlying principle here, from Stone to Iran-Contra, is authoritarian but consistent: Members of the ruling clique are entitled to criticize law enforcement without sanction, and entitled to leniency when they...
is a column I strongly urge people here to read. It is subtitled “It’s easy to forget those left behind in a strong economy.” Blow writes powerfully about his own childhood as the youngest of 3 sons raised without his father after his mother ended her marriage to his philandering...
A surprise announcement from the Russian news service, TASS: According to the FSB in Russia, the US government has now agreed to carrying out joint cyber operations with Russian intelligence. What? pic.twitter.com/RUDHurrWf8 — Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) October 18, 2019 This bit of cynical non-collusive activity first was mentioned around the...
x David Remnick asked Nancy Pelosi if impeachment could backfire. âÂÂIt doesnâÂÂt matter,â she said. âÂÂHe has given us no choice. Politics has nothing to do with impeachment, in my view.â https://t.co/H02qlDEJ6Y — Hassan Hassan (@hxhassan) September 29, 2019 WaPo did a graphics segment about how we got to the impeachment...
The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is especially known for its mammoth annual migrations of 1.5 million wildebeests and 250,000 zebras. It’s on my bucket list. But until I make it to Africa, I can still watch the flocking of the native birds visiting my backyard in suburban Portland, Oregon. They...
In solidarity, Mike Fox for Alan, Mike H., Dan, Janis, Deb, Dr. Bill, Kimberly, and Bryan—your PDA national team. Trump Incites Violence. We Protect The Constitution Thanks to our pressure on Congress, they’ve finally caught up with us — as have the American people — regarding impeachment of Donald...
Onward, Melinda and Brittany, Medicare for All Resolutions On tonight’s webinar, we’ll hear from heroes in our movement and plan for the upcoming Medicare for All Week of Action. We’re sharing the information below from our allies at Public Citizen. Tonight, we’ll hear from two incredible health care heroes in...
Show Solidarity: Join a picket line near you ! Photo from a report in the Hill. In solidarity, Scott Houldieson – Autoworker, activist and former Vice president of UAW Local 551 – PDA chapter leader – Calumet Region – Northern Indiana Stand With Striking Workers! This from PDA Chapter...
National Staff – Progressive Democrats of America Judy Hess—force of nature, longtime PDA National Field Coordinator, Vice Chair of PDA’s Board, California State Co-Coordinator, former Chapter Leader in San Diego and Fresno, and progressive organizer in the California Democratic Party—has passed after a long battle with cancer. A fervent...
In solidarity, Mike Fox for Alan, Mike H., Dan, Janis, Deb, Dr. Bill, Kimberly, and Bryan—your PDA national team. “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.”Dr. Martin Luther King We have been convinced that Donald Trump should be impeached for over 2 years....
photo: PDA Helped Lead Climate Emergency Lobbying On The Hill In solidarity, Mike Hersh for Alan, Mike F., Dan, Janis, Deb, Dr. Bill, Kimberly, Bryan—your PDA national team. The Climate Strike Is Just The BeginningTell Representatives and Senators to Act! This past week, as part of the week of...
By Donna Smith, Executive Director – Progressive Democrats of America On Tuesday’s webinar, we’ll hear from heroes in our movement and plan for the upcoming Medicare for All Week of Action. We’re sharing the information below from our allies at Public Citizen. On Tuesday, we’ll hear from two incredible health...
In solidarity, Dan O’Neal for Alan, Mike F, Janis, Mike H, Deb, Dr Bill, Kimberly, and Bryan—your PDA National Team No, Mexico is not paying for it, as then-candidate Trump promised. Congress has repeatedly refused to fund money for any large-scale new wall construction. The American taxpayer doesn’t want to...
In solidarity with a sustainable tomorrow, Mike Fox for Alan, Dan, Janis, Deb, Dr. Bill, Kimberly, Bryan, Shayna, and Mike H.—your PDA national team. As part of an international, national and local organization coalition that includes Food And Water Watch, The Climate Mobilization, The Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign,...
In solidarity, Mike Hersh for Alan, Dan, Janis, Deb, Dr. Bill, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike F., and Shayna—your PDA national team. Sustain PDA’s Climate OrganizingWith Automatic Gifts Each Month! Unlike most organizations, Progressive Democrats Of America (PDA) works using an “inside / outside” strategy. Many other organizations work inside power...
In solidarity, Mike Hersh for Alan, Dan, Janis, Deb, Dr. Bill, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike F., and Shayna—your PDA national team. The Climate Strike Is Just The BeginningTell Representatives and Senators to Act! Yesterday, young people around the world went on strike to demand immediate action to address the Climate...
Received this e-mail today from Rep. Adam Schiff (D. CA-28) in support of Sara Gideon’s (D. ME) U.S. Senate campaign: Rep. Adam Schiff (D. CA-28) Brett Kavanaugh should not have been confirmed to the Supreme Court. Almost one year ago, we heard the courageous and gut-wrenching testimony of Dr. Christine...
< p style=”text-align:justify”>After watching almost 4 days, non-stop, of disaster coverage from the Bahamas and the southeastern shores of the United States, I took a moment to distract from the horrors. Lives were lost, property destroyed and irreparable damage to souls and psyche will live in the nightmares of the...
photo: Reps. Omar, Jayapal, and Ocasio-Cortez Join Sen. Sandersat the Student Debt Cancellation Legislation Launch in D.C. In solidarity, Alan Minsky for Mike H., Shayna, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike F., Dr. Bill, Dan, and Janis—your PDA national team. Become A Grassroots Co-Signer Of Sen. Bernie Sanders’And Rep. Ilhan Omar’s New...
photo: PDA Florida Activists Demand Medicare For All In solidarity, Mike Hersh for Alan, Shayna, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike F., Dr. Bill, Dan, and Janis—your PDA national team. TONIGHT! Healthcare Not Warfare Call With Code Pink Healthcare Not Warfare is not just a slogan. Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) launched...
In solidarity, Mike Hersh for Alan, Mike F, Janis, Dan, Shayna, Dr. Bill, Kimberly, Deb, and Bryan—your PDA National Team Demand Specific Climate Solutions Now!Sign Up For Automatic Sustaining Gifts A lot of organizations ask you for donations. A lot of them refer to the presidential debates. But few if...
In solidarity, Mike Hersh for Alan, Shayna, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike F., Dr. Bill, Dan, and Janis—your PDA national team. Defy Trump! Support Opposition!Tell Congress To Investigate Trump This week, 20 Democratic candidates vied to challenge Trump in two nights of debates. Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) activists overwhelmingly voted...
photo: Stonewall Inn • Credit: Diana Davies© New York Public Library • CC-BY-SA-3.0 In solidarity, Mike Hersh for Alan, Debra, Mike F, Janis, Dan, Shayna, Dr Bill, Kimberly, and Bryan—your PDA National Team Support PDA Because Elections Matter This month is Pride Month! This year marks the 50th anniversary of...
I’m submitting this as a diary rather than a comment because I want to draw attention to a particular moment in moment in history that was examined in today’s WaPo: For Japanese Americans, the debate over what counts as a ‘concentration camp’ is familiar. In 1998, there was an exhibit...
I’ve really been liking the Democratic U.S. Senate candidates that have been emerging. Yes, it’s a tough Senate map and some of the big names like Stacey Abrams, Beto O’Rourke and Joaquin Castro have passed on the races. But this is an incredible opportunity for us to create new rising...
This is a different kind of post honoring those who gave all. First we need to understand that men and women who wear the uniform and march to battle are courageous folks and Memorial Day is not Veterans Day. It is a day to honor those who have given...
For Progressive Victories! Mike Hersh for Alan, Mike F., Deb, Dr. Bill, Janis, Dan, Kimberly, Bryan, and Shayna—Your PDA National Team Pitch In To Support PDA And Rashida Tlaib Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) has been working to elect powerful progressives since our founding in 2004. That’s why we only...
Please Pitch In Now To Help End The War On WomenBy Electing Progressives To Reverse Trump’s Agenda Yours for democracy, Mike Hersh for Kimberly, Deb, Janis, Shayna, Alan, Mike F, Dan, Dr. Bill, and Bryan—your PDA National Team Pitch In To End The War On Women As a man, I...
In solidarity, Mike Hersh for Alan, Dr. Bill, Dan, Janis, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike F., and Shayna—your PDA national team. Can I Get Real For A Minute? Today, on Medicare For All (MFA) Monday, I want to share a few things with you. Last week, I went to the dentist...
Yours in service, Debra Schrishuhn and Mike Hersh for Janis, Kimberly, Shayna, Alan, Mike F, Dr. Bill, Dan, and Bryan—your PDA National Team Honor The True Inspiration For Mother’s Day: Peace And HealingSupport Healthcare Not Warfare Organizing With A Monthly Gift Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) thanks and honors...
In solidarity, Mike Hersh for Alan, Shayna, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike F., Dr. Bill, Dan, and Janis—your PDA national team. Remembering Our Founder, Tim Carpenter Yesterday, we marked an important anniversary for Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) and the progressive movement. On May 10, 2014 PDA Activists gathered in Northampton,...
Join PDA Defying Establishment DCCC DemocratsHelp Elect Progressive Congressional Challengers Yours for democracy, Mike Hersh for Alan, Mike F, Deb, Janis, Dan, Shayna, Dr Bill, Kimberly, and Bryan—your PDA National Team Pitch In To Defrost The DCCC Freeze We’ve been hearing a lot about the DCCC’s anti-democratic tactics this week....
It has been a week of heart touching images, towering praise, and warm personal recollections. Yet, through it all, I was continually drawn to one constant, repetitive question. How can the simple act of remembering and telling one man’s simple decency, moral character, and devoted service provoke such a jarring...
Pierce begins his short essay on remembrance and Thanksgiving in Esquire Magazine with a quote from Mark Twain, who, in his inestimable and concise manner carves to the bone to get at the essence of this holiday…. “Thanksgiving Day became a habit, for the reason that in the course of time, as...
By Debra Schrishuhn for Mike F., Mike H., Dr. Bill, Janis, Dan, Kimberly, Bryan, Donna, Judy, and Shayna—Your PDA National Team Act Now! Support the Off Fossil Fuels Act! The scientific community agrees that climate change contributes to the frequency and intensity of tropical storms and cyclones. We need to...