What if I told you there is a way to make the Electoral College obsolete, and without needing a constitutional amendment. That way is the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. Especially with Colorado signing on to be the 12th state… Read More ›
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5 Reasons to Attend Town Halls
When was the last time your U.S. Representative held a public event in your community? The reason why Congress takes numerous breaks from their legislative work is so elected officials can get back to their districts and spend time with… Read More ›
How the Right Words Can Defuse Republican Attacks
Since learning some tips and tricks on how not to accidentally amplify the opposition, I’ve been on the lookout for other ways we can use words and language to our advantage. As it has become increasingly clear in the past… Read More ›
Sunday Reading: What Caught My Eye This Week
I’m sure it will come as no surprise to you that I like explainers. I like writing them, and I like reading them. This week I read three great articles that provide some insight into a few of the big… Read More ›
Saturday Morning Cartoons 3/16
Editorial cartoonists on this week’s biggest news stories. By Matt Davies, Newsday By Mike Luckovich, Atlanta Journal-Constitution By Bob Rogers By Kevin Kal Kallaugher, Kaltoons By Nate Beeler, The Columbus Dispatch By Matt Davies,… Read More ›
Cory Booker: The 7 Issues Guide
Let’s get to know Cory Booker! The Democrats have a big field of candidates running for President in 2020. To briefly use a sports analogy, I see our candidates as the starting players on the Blue team, each bringing their… Read More ›
Calls to Action: Where to Find Good Ones
Today is a short post as I work to complete the next 7 Issues Guide, but it’s an important message nonetheless. We know from the past two years that speaking up, contacting our elected representatives, and showing up have made… Read More ›
Trump’s Budget Tells Us What He Values–How About You?
“Don’t tell me what you value. Show me your budget & I’ll tell you what you value.” Joe Biden Trump just released his 2020 Budget and the fights are on. For those wondering why he just released a budget when… Read More ›
2020 Candidates: Who’s In, Who’s Out, and Who’s in Waiting
Are you finding it difficult to remember who is and isn’t running for president in 2020? There are a lot of candidates running for the Democratic nomination and it is easy to lose track. Here’s a quick update for you:… Read More ›
House Democrats Pass the Election Reform Bill: Here’s What’s In It
The Democrats are the pro-democracy party, and they want all Americans to know it. The first piece of legislation they announced would be their first of the new Congress was HR1, or the For the People Act. After multiple hearings,… Read More ›
