Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Bernie Sanders: Police State
We are in a very dangerous moment in American history.
Last month, as you'll recall, Trump had peaceful protestors outside of the White House in Washington, D.C. viciously attacked by federal agents who wore no identification.
As we speak, in Portland, Oregon, federal agents in combat gear and unmarked vehicles are pulling protesters off the streets and jailing them without charges, despite opposition from local and state officials.
What Trump and his allies are now doing is "normalizing" the use of federal troops to patrol and make arrests of American citizens in communities throughout the country. Today it is Portland, Oregon. Tomorrow, Trump is suggesting it could be New York City, Chicago or Philadelphia. Next, your hometown.
This is what a police state is all about.
Too many Americans fought and died to defend American democracy to let President Trump move us even further in an
authoritarian direction.
Too many Americans fought and died to defend American democracy to let President Trump move us even further in an
authoritarian direction.
And that is why I am asking you to join Senator Jeff Merkley and me in making your voice heard.
Add your name: Defend the right
of Americans to peacefully demonstrate
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Radical Socialist in the Democratic Party
It's no surprise that Trump's team is coming after Jamaal's "far-left extremism" and using him to discredit the progressive movement and Joe Biden. We're proud to have someone like Jamaal who is already putting in the work to move this country forward
HELP HIM HERE
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Impeach Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
This petition calls for our Florida leaders to impeach Ron DeSantis for failing his sworn duty to protect Florida and its inhabitants. HERE
Duval County Sheriff Mike Williams
Said he can’t provide security for the Republican National Convention because of a lack of clear plans, adequate funding and enough law enforcement officers.
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“As we're talking today, we are still not close to having some kind of plan that we can work with that makes me comfortable that we're going to keep that event and the community safe.” HERE
“As we're talking today, we are still not close to having some kind of plan that we can work with that makes me comfortable that we're going to keep that event and the community safe.” HERE
Jen Perelman Making Housing a Human Right
I'm fighting for you
We are a People-Powered campaign.
Unlike Wasserman Schultz, we will never take money from any
corporate donor.
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HELP HER HERE
Monday, July 20, 2020
Bernie Sanders: Cut the Pentagon budget by 10%
If this horrific coronavirus pandemic has shown us anything, it is that national security involves a lot more than bombs, missiles, tanks, submarines, nuclear warheads and other weapons of mass destruction.
Yet, in the midst of a pandemic and an economic meltdown, Republicans and Democrats want to pass a record-breaking $740 billion military budget, even before taking care of the millions and millions of Americans who are suffering right now.
Wrong!
We have to get our priorities right.
That is why I have introduced legislation to cut military spending by 10 percent and to use those savings to invest in jobs, education, housing and health care.
My amendment to the upcoming defense spending bill could happen as soon as tomorrow. So before the Senate reconvenes for this debate and vote, I am once again asking you to make your voice heard:
Please add your name: Say you support my amendment to reduce the Pentagon budget by 10 percent and invest that money in health care, education, and housing.
The time is now to wage a moral and political war against war itself.
The time is now to address the true causes of war: poverty, hatred, hopelessness and ignorance.
The time is now to cut military spending and use that money for human needs.
How can it be that we have enough to spend more on defense than the next eleven countries combined, but we don’t have enough to make sure every American child has a roof over their head and enough food to eat?
As a nation, our priorities have become horribly distorted. Congress listens to the lobbyists from the powerful defense industry and ignores the pain of so many who are suffering during this historic time.
At this unprecedented moment in American history, the time is NOW to bring people together to fundamentally alter our national priorities and rethink the very structure of American society.
My amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act will do just that. My amendment cutting the military budget by 10 percent and investing that money into communities across the country is a modest way to begin that process.
And that is why I am asking:
A great nation is not judged by the size of its military budget, it is judged by how well it treats its weakest and most vulnerable citizens.
Thank you for adding your name to our fight.
In solidarity,
Bernie Sanders
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Justice for Josiah Pinner: Community Control of the Police Now in Ybor City
Photo Credit: David Coleman
Poll Tax on Florida Voters
The Constitution says wealth barriers cannot be allowed to disenfranchise voters. But the court is letting Republicans keep a voter paywall
in place.
in place.
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Members of the US Supreme Court need to familiarize themselves with the Constitution of the United States. HERE
Wrong Guy Marco Rubio
Rubio posted a brief tribute to the late civil rights icon John Lewis on Twitter Saturday—but he used a photo of the wrong colleague and activist. Rubio chose a photo of himself with the late Maryland congressman and civil rights advocate Elijah Cummings. HERE
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"This, arguably, wasn't even the worst part of it. The worst part was an extreme right gusano ideologue who spends very waking moment blocking progress and supporting an anti-poor, anti-people of color, pro-imperialist agenda would actually have the gall ton tweet "in honor of" someone whose shoes he's not qualified
to shine." Marc Rodrigues
to shine." Marc Rodrigues
Saturday, July 18, 2020
Civil Rights Freedom Fighter John Lewis RIP
He was the first person to be attacked by the police when the civil rights freedom marchers came over the bridge in Selma, Alabama 50 years ago, and yet even then, Lewis knew how to love and forgive his attackers.
Charles Booker: The Left On The Move
Friday, July 17, 2020
Kevin Beckner Before It Was Popular
For the role of Hillsborough Clerk of Court, I fully endorse Kevin Beckner. Kevin was a trailblazer of human rights long before it was popular, serving as an openly gay county commissioner in Hillsborough, he pushed for LGBTQ rights to be part of the County's protected classes long ago. I am most interested in Kevin's priorities (priorities are noticably absent on other clerk
candidates websites):
Equal Access to the Justice System
In partnership with the Hillsborough County Bar Association, I will establish a Self-Help Center to provide high-quality legal assistance at an affordable price. Income should not be a barrier to receiving equal access to the justice system.
I will also expand offices and community outreach in underserved and minority neighborhoods.
I will also expand offices and community outreach in underserved and minority neighborhoods.
Fairer Justice System
The Clerk of the Court is responsible for issuing summons to appear for jury duty.
The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees an individual the right to a trial by an impartial jury. That requires the services of a large number of qualified and diverse jurists.
The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees an individual the right to a trial by an impartial jury. That requires the services of a large number of qualified and diverse jurists.
Did you know the Clerk determines jury calls? I hadn't either.
While we have way further to go to an equitable (or an actual...) justice system, and it's not going to be solved within the Clerk office, it is important the right attitude is within the Clerk's office.
D'Angelo Angel
Jamaal Bowman: The Left On The Move
Jamaal Bowman, a progressive Middle School Principal has scored a stunning victory over Representative Eliot L. Engel of New York in a Democratic primary, beating back the efforts of the Democratic establishment to protect a
16-term incumbent.
16-term incumbent.
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Hillary Clinton, Andrew Cuomo, Nancy Pelosi,
James E. Clyburn and Hakeem Jeffries.
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Hillary Clinton, Andrew Cuomo, Nancy Pelosi,
James E. Clyburn and Hakeem Jeffries.
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The victory came with the help of an array of stars from the Democratic Party’s left wing, including Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. He was also backed by Justice Democrats, the influential left-wing group whose other endorsees include Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and
Ayanna Pressley. HERE
Ayanna Pressley. HERE
Mr. Bowman bested Mr. Engel and two other Democratic challengers, embracing progressive plans like the Green New Deal and Medicare for All.
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"We rely on people like you - we don't accept money from Corporate PACs, Lobbyists, and the Fossil Fuel industry."
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HELP HIM HERE
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The Plot Against America: The GOP’s Plan to Suppress the Vote and Sabotage the Election
Blocking ballots, intimidating voters, spreading misinformation — undermining democracy is at the heart of Trump’s 2020 campaign. HERE
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The plan is to have no plan
To let daily deaths between one and three thousand become a normal thing, and then to create massive confusion about who is responsible— by telling the governors they’re in charge without doing what only the federal government can do, by fighting with the press when it shows up to be briefed, by fixing blame for the virus on China or some other foreign element, and by
“Flooding the zone with shit”
Steve Bannon’s phrase for overwhelming the system with disinformation, distraction, and denial, which boosts what economists call “search costs” for reliable intelligence. HERE
“Flooding the zone with shit”
Steve Bannon’s phrase for overwhelming the system with disinformation, distraction, and denial, which boosts what economists call “search costs” for reliable intelligence. HERE
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