TrumpCare could be the vote that swings 2018 left, and in a big way. The plan is indefensible and 10 GOP states would be hit hardest. This post also includes a heads up: Major protest at the Roundhouse, May 24 at noon at the opening of the Special Session, and a protest in ABQ at…
Two ways to look at this: Soda lobbyists and their misinformation undermined a solid progressive effort to do what our state seems to be unable to do: fund Pre-K. OR the city needs to find a more progressive funding source. Either way, the work continues. What’s more, this vote sends a warning signal to public…
Chemical warfare is a war crime and those perpetrating its use are war criminals. But as Tulsi Gabbard describes, there has been absolutely no evidence shared with anyone indicating that these attacks were launched by Syria. Also included, plans for Santa Fe and Albuquerque climate actions. And the Mayor will join others at Retake’s Early…
It never stops, the unrelenting waves of moral offenses from Washington and from the Governor’s 4th floor office. So how do we sustain ourselves? Nourish ourselves? Keep moving? Sage advice from Frida Berrigan (yes, that Berrigan) and an extraordinary live rendition of “Say Yes,” a powerful poem by Andrea Gibson.
We have witnessed what top-down policy development looks like: the crash & burn Trump healthcare fiasco. And we are witnessing similar dynamics with our Governor and the State budget. Retake Our Democracy and the City Different has a different plan in mind.
This post outlines clearly how the media shapes our thinking and presents a George Lakoff guide on how we can combat media misinformation by framing our own conversations with others. Another extraordinary Keith Olbermann video, and a video illustrating how one Trump voter did an abrupt 180. And, ICE raids have begun in NM! Share…
It started with a handful in NYC and now has spread to over 25 airports throughout the nation. Sorry for the second post in a day, but we need good news. I am near tears, not out of fear of Trump (for once) but out of pride for America’s response. NY Times reports that Trump may be…
Today’s post provides: follow up on Heinrich and Canadian reimportation (could a compromise be in the offing?); info about two critical Actions on Jan 25; update on Santa Fe Dem Party Ward election schedule; and a couple of great volunteer opportunities to help develop a Justice Report Card on our NM State Legislators.
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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 off our knees and Retake Our Democracy.
