The post includes an update on coming activities and actions, as well as a look back at political corruption in Wisconsin, a corporate-dominated indoctrination of newly elected members of Congress teaching them now to play by their rules, the growing GOP revolt against Trump over the Saudi Prince, and an examination of how capitalism impedes…
Election, Political Reform & National Politics / Local-State Government & Legislation / National Politics / Personal & Collective Action
The New Blue Wave ran into a reality check as the Koch Brothers and other Corporatists laid out how its done in DC. We also include info on the scope of the Blue Wave in DC and a link to our new Roundhouse Advocacy Toolkit, with video training, tools, and more. Also listen in at…
Shameless WI legislature passes a raft of bills that erode the power of the newly elected Democratic Governor and Attorney General and utterly gut a wide range of heinous legislation. A hint of what could happen in 2020 when the Dems sweep the Senate and White and consolidate their grip on the House. Democracy Now!…
The post includes an alert that our Roundhouse Advocacy meeting is being pushed back from tomorrow to Thursday, the 13th. Also included is a preview of Stephanie Garcia Richards Legislative priorities and of what might be the beginning of the end for President Trump. Yay.
Climate Change, Agriculture, Land Use and Wildlife / Economic Justice, Community & Economic Development / Uncategorized
Reports on a number of Roundhouse events with Sen. Wirth and Speaker Egolf and a discussion of the need for a new economic system with links to 3 old Retake posts that are entirely germane and an abstract from a Utah prof who describes succinctly why we can’t address climate change within capitalism. Well worth…
When healthcare is a theory and a policy, it is possible to be a tad removed or to be dispassionate. But when it is suddenly life and death and you receive the best possible and most compassionate care imaginable, you realize what a Medicare for All system could do for our country. As Roxanne and…
A most unusual 24 hours, a delayed blog, and a scary 24 hours. One of the more unusual blog posts I’ve done with a personal focus on healthcare and an international perspective on coal.
This post focuses on the emergence of Aubrey Dunn, Libertarian Land Commissioner turned environmental activist and an ABQ Journal report on how moderate and conservative Democratic Senators in the Roundhouse can join with GOP Senators to block progressive legislation. Find out what we and our allies can do to overcome these obstacles. Starting TONIGHT.
The post provides a reminder to make a contribution to a local non-profit today, provides a summary of the New Mexican Our View on gas & oil industries wanton disregard for regulations protecting the land, a student-developed Chaco exhibit, our coming Roundhouse organizing meeting, and a powerful plea from Allegra Love, on the ground in…
Lots of stuff here: Reinventing Thanksgiving and Winter Holiday giving. An embarrassing and potential catastrophic NM abortion bill in need of being rescinded, and promising shifts within the national Democratic Party.
A bill to rescind the 1969 statute died quietly in committee, precisely the kind of behind closed doors workings that has undermined dozens of good bills in the past. Joanne Ferrary is reintroducing the bill in 2019. Find out how you can help make it law and protect a woman’s right to choose.
Today, Retake examines our Thanksgiving and holiday traditions and offers thoughts on what can be a good time for reflection on our history and our future.
Big bucks Democratic donors are turning their backs on centrist policies and candidates and in California and New Mexico, Democrats are dominating. How do we take advantage and solidify gains and build in other states? Plus an update on the Roundhouse Team’s upcoming meeting and training..
Plus, info on National Popular Vote, last day to comment on plan to double fracking in San Juan and Rio Arriba Counties, and a readers’ comment on bipartisanship. Plus, is our practice on Monday, a look forward to what will be reported and a look back over the past week, with summaries and links for…
The Red Nation defends their water, an opportunity to have your donation matched to the Dreamers Legal Fund, a report on the Roundhouse Advocacy Team meeting, and thoughts on why compromise and bipartisanship is likely a very bad thing.
