An eventful, surprising and disappointing night at the City Council. In a process in which there was so much very clear Mayoral and Councilor disappointment with the recommendation to extend the contract with Wells Fargo, where was the opportunity for… Read More ›
election reform
Bruce Berlin, Pt.II: How We Get $ Out of Politics–2 Calls 4 Action
At the end of our Town Hall we will announce Retake’s complete support for Rev. Barber’s Poor People’s Campaign, & describe our plan to recruit, train and support individuals who want to be involved. Also, 2 Retake City Council actions.
More on the Dem Party Corporate Ties, Commentary on “Better Deal” & Call to Action
Tonight the City Council votes on Ranked Choice Voting. One local step toward Retaking Our Democracy. .Our chance to raise our voices for democracy. Commentary on the New Dem Party Slogan/Video and more on DCCC/DNC corporate ties.
Another Way of Looking at Rep. Lujan & the DCCC
We may have an incredible opportunity to move the Party in a new direction, but it won’t happen tomorrow or because a few hundred of us are furious that it isn’t changing quickly enough. Details on how we force that… Read More ›
Lujan, Democrats Working Too Closely with Wall St. THIS IS NOT OK
New grassroots progressive energy is permeating the Democratic Party across the Nation, but reports surfaced this week of Ben Ray Lujan and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee huddling with Wall St and padding Party coffers with almost $150M in mostly… Read More ›
NM Secretary of State Invites Comment on Her Draft Campaign Finance Rule
Dark money was behind Michael Sanchez being defeated in 2016, was a source of significant misinformation in the Soda Tax, and is a key strategy to advance a range of ALEC/KOCH-initiatives, something the SOS is seeking to at least… Read More ›