The Brennan Center for Justice is not Truthout or some other publication that can get all hyperbolic over a relatively small issue. So when they sound the alarms about the ways in which Trump could use Constitutional “emergency powers” to shut down the internet, arrest advocates, and suspend an array of constitutional rights, it is…
Trump told them the Dems didn’t understand them, that he would get them jobs and protect them from those scary immigrants and from others threatening to take their guns. But on minimum wage, tuition-free college, universal health care and other social justice issues, they support progressive positions even more strongly than centrist Dems. Hmmm. Read…
Normally an off-day for Retake, but late breaking actions hit my in-box and I thought you should know, as they are happening today. As a bonus, I include links to three tremendous The Nation articles on the midterms and their long-term impact. Very worthwhile reads. Plus stunning video of Pelosi, Schumer, and Trump discussing wall…
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!…
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..
This is a crucial blog that should be shared broadly. We have an opportunity to do something special in 2019. Time to play offense in our State Legislature in NM. With anything like the energy and commitment that was garnered in the campaign, we can transform NM. No more 50th. Plus info on a hearing…
We flipped 7 NM House seats and lead in two more that are absurdly close. MLG, Stephanie, Supreme Court, Constitutional Amendments, all winners. Steve Fischmann all have won, as well. And Xochitl is 1975 down with 8,000 uncounted Dona Ana votes to be counted starting at 10am. We could completely take NM. Details.
Here’s a Guide to help you understand the implications of the NM House, US House, US Senate, and US Governor races. All swing races with most recent polling data for each race.
An inspiring day yesterday of canvassing for Abbas, texting for Stacy Abrams and participating in an architects charrette focused on sustainable housing options for the homeless, for very low-income renters, and for the very clever use of a range of misused urban properties. A good day. A brief report.