As the coronavirus spreads throughout our nation, wrecking havoc on our health and economy, Congress is scrambling to pass relief bills. Last week I wrote about the first two bills that Congress has passed, and over the past several days,… Read More ›
There are five states that are guaranteed not to postpone their elections due to the coronavirus. Oregon, Hawaii, Colorado, Utah, and Washington are all-mail ballot states. Social distancing is built right into the system. There are no local polling sites… Read More ›
Mitch McConnell might not have enough votes to block witnesses from appearing in the impeachment trial? That’s right. Both the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post reported that last night. McConnell held a caucus meeting last night and… Read More ›
Hearing the news of the escalating hostilities between our country and Iran last night was alarming, to say the least. Being on the brink of war, especially with a president we cannot trust, is quite terrifying. But somehow, in the… Read More ›
I echo what many have said this past weekend: Iranian General Soleimani was absolutely an enemy of the United States, but under no circumstances do I approve of Trump assassinating him without consulting Congress. This latest action by Trump is… Read More ›
Do you remember the days and weeks leading up to the Senate’s vote on the disastrous Republican “repeal and replace” healthcare bill during Trump’s first year as president? I do. Thousands of everyday Americans called their Senators, and attended town… Read More ›
There are no more impeachment hearings scheduled in the House Intelligence Committee. That means it’s our turn now. Today is the perfect day to call your Representative in Congress and let them know how you feel about impeachment. Specifically, tell… Read More ›
We have a fundamental right to vote, but the Republicans are absolutely determined to make it as hard as possible for some groups to access that right. Yesterday, a Brennan Center for Justice report made the news because they… Read More ›
Yesterday, the Commerce Department, in charge of the 2020 Census cried uncle. Yes, after a Supreme Court decision that didn’t go their way and staring down a big deadline to start printing questionnaires, the Trump administration decided to give up… Read More ›
“Nothing changes if nothing changes.” We all want to see big changes in our country. Well, those aren’t going to happen if none of us change anything about how we go about living our lives. Changing the country isn’t a… Read More ›
Original post by TrumpsTaxes at DemWritePress WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW TO SAVE AMERICA We find ourselves in the summer months prior to an off-year election…which is to say that this isn’t a time of great electoral excitement. Yes, we have… Read More ›
A government of, by, and for the people. That means in order for our democracy to work, we need to be involved and make our voices be heard. This Take Action Tuesday, we are going to do exactly that —… Read More ›
It’s way too early to think about voting in the 2020 elections, right? If you’re passionate about getting this country on the right track, then no, it’s not too early to think about increasing turnout and securing our elections. The… Read More ›
With the news that Colorado’s governor just signed a bill to expand their automatic voting registration program, I wondered how many other states in 2019 were looking at similar bills. And, wow. The Brennan Center for Justice keeps close tabs… Read More ›
If you’re aware that transgender citizens are under attack by the Trump administration but are unsure how you can help them, this call to action is for you. The Transgender Law Center has raised the alarm that the Department… Read More ›
A good collaboration can have a multiplier effect. So, I was thrilled to hear yesterday that two of my favorite organizations who work tirelessly on elections–Swing Left and Flippable–are teaming up! Last year, Swing Left focused on flipping the U.S…. Read More ›
Imagine: It’s Election Day and you go to your polling location to vote and … you’re not on the voter list. Voter purges are, unfortunately, becoming more common. Today we’re going to focus on one way states purges voters: Crosscheck,… Read More ›
Which one of these affects your daily life more: Decisions made in Congress or your state legislature? Hands down, it is your state legislature. Hopefully, you are getting more engaged with politics in your state. (Read THIS as to why… Read More ›
The passage of Alabama’s abortion law has really made it clear just how much women’s reproductive rights are in the crosshairs. Folks are angry, scared, and shaken. Here are 6 things we can do to take action. Donate. There are… Read More ›
At a time when the clash of Congress with the White House, and the 2020 presidential race is taking up a lot of the news, it may feel like there isn’t much we can do. If you’re feeling like the… Read More ›