Well friends, we are just week in, and we have a lot to talk about. I think it's fair to say that America has woken up, don't you? Now the struggle will be to remain focused, motivated and informed. So grab a seat and hold on, and let's get to it. Immigration As I'm sure … Continue reading The Awakening
10,669,187 Trump lost the election by 10,669,187. Yes, he lost to Hillary Clinton by almost three million. But to say that he lost by only three million neglects the millions of people who voted for other candidates. So let me show you the math: 65,844,610 (votes for HRC) +7,804,213 (votes for third parties or write ins) … Continue reading We Are The Majority
You must find a way to get in the way and get in good trouble, necessary trouble. To save this little piece of real estate that we call earth for generations yet unborn... You have a moral obligation, a mission and a mandate when you leave here to go out and seek justice, for all. … Continue reading Find a Way to Get in the Way
Make no mistake, we’re in the shock and awe phase of the new administration. Our job right now is to show that we are paying attention and we won’t let shenanigans go unchecked. Think of your collective power: if just 200 people call an office and speak with someone for 5 minutes, that’s 16.7 hours worth … Continue reading Shock and Awe.
First, if you have not read this post from Hyperbole and a Half, take 5 minutes and do that – it’s hilarious, and we could all use a laugh these days. Then come right back! Okay, so now that you’ve had a good chuckle… You know why I brought this post up, don’t you? On … Continue reading ALL OF THE THINGS.
We're all happy that in just a few days, we'll be out from under this dumpster-fire of a year. Then again, I'm a little worried that we'll look back on 2016 in a few months and call it the good old days. So, there's no time like the present to get down to business and … Continue reading Advocacy for the End (of 2016).
This week has given me heartburn. It's hard to keep your eyes open, isn't it? But if you're a passenger in a car and the driver starts veering into traffic, do you shout and grab the wheel or do you close your eyes and hope they miss the semi? Personally, I'm a shout-and-grab-the-wheel kind of … Continue reading Stand up. Stand out.
First, there’s some positive news to report: Lindsey Graham has announced that he will be drafting legislation to extend legal protections to the "Dreamers" - undocumented immigrants who came here as children. AND the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers denied an easement that was needed to allow the building of the Dakota Access Pipeline to … Continue reading Small deeds lead to small wins.
Hello, friends! First, some motivation. Then some action. Three cheers for grassroots efforts! Today, all of the democratic members of the House Committee on Oversight wrote a letter calling upon Chairman Jason Chaffetz to open an investigation into Trump’s conflicts of interest, stating: “Americans across the country have flooded our Committee’s offices with thousands of … Continue reading November 28, 2016
Well. Wasn’t that lovely? I'm sure a number of you had “spirited” conversations around the Thanksgiving table. Whether it was a rousing debate with Uncle Will about free speech or Aunt Phyllis cornered you to proclaim that she’s definitely not a racist, you’re probably through the worst of it by now. And now, with Black Friday … Continue reading Giving Back Friday
Small Deeds Done 