One thing is clear about the legislative process during the Special Session is that partisan and bi-partisan brokering is being conducted behind closed doors and in wanton disregard for the Citizens Redistricting Committee process and principles. Today, we try to… Read More ›
State Elections
Why Retake Our Democracy-The Need, The Response
Originally posted soon after the election, we keep this post on the home page as it outlines how Retake Our Democracy has been formed and how its Action Teams will engage, educate, and activate our communities.
Strategies for Effective Lobbying
Today’s post includes a guide to effective Roundhouse lobbying with guides to how the tax and revenue system works, how to contact your legislator, & how to track bills that are important to you. Also included are updates on actions,… Read More ›
Organizing Principles & An Invitation to Act Before January
Not to be dramatic, but our planet and our grandkids’ future is at stake. We can’t sit idly by and wait for someone else to resist. The bad new is, there is no quick fix, no brilliant idea to turn back… Read More ›
Van Jones: We Need to Learn from What Happened Nov 8; More on Sunday Action Team Mtg.
Van Jones brilliantly outlines the hubris of the Democratic Party while Nancy Pelosi acts as if nothing is wrong. Silicon Valley to help Trump build a Muslim registry. Read on, great insights from Jones, scary news from Silicon, and an… Read More ›
Civil Disobedience: An Important Resistance Tool
We have reached a point in our history where reading blogs and alt-media sources and posting on Facebook are simply not enough. This blog includes specific suggestions for civil disobedience informed by those who blazed those trails. Time to get… Read More ›