This past semester I finished writing a thesis that examined the state of American democracy. When I first started writing it last year I wanted to focus on money in politics but I quickly found that the issue most fundamentally disrupting our … [Read more...]
A Stronger Party with #DemEnter
It's important to note that the Democratic Party today, IS NOT the Democratic Party of the Convention in Philly. I know most of you don't see any change yet. But change has already begun. For those of us who are long time politicos, it's becoming … [Read more...]
Knock Knock
"Knock knock" Hi, welcome! Are you here for the party? Yeah, I heard about the party from a friend. What's going on? Well, we want to get people together to talk about how to solve this problem. What problem? Is it my problem? Do I have a … [Read more...]
Second Chance
I hope we can all agree that Bernie Sanders is a very smart man and an extraordinarily canny politician. He is now trying for the second time to save the Democratic Party from itself. The first time of course, was by proffering his service as a … [Read more...]
The Greater Evil
Every Progressive movement in my lifetime has ended up being splintered and then absorbed by moderation. Moderation, Centrism, Normalcy, The Golden Mean. These words make us feel safe; protected from the storms blowing at the extremes. But if we … [Read more...]
The Exorcist Strikes Back!
If Trump gets an infrastructure bill with any kind of teeth passed, he will get a second term automatically, and the Republicans will get all the credit for it and be ascendant for 20 years. We don't even have a clue yet as to how … [Read more...]
Right Relationships and That Big Talk With Your Kids
Gayle Cain mentioned Dem-enter at Saturday's pre-organization meeting in Cusick, WA. I never have been, never will be aligned with the Republican Party, and since my move to this county last year, want to be in relationship with a local political … [Read more...]
Democratic Pulse?
I'm a non-college, working class white male who had to create his own new job after the Great Recession ended a 30 year career as a skilled laborer. My retirement is in no way tied to the DOW, because I don't have one. I will work until I am unable … [Read more...]
Is Keith Ellison as DNC Chair the First Step to Uniting the Democratic Party Again?
With emotions high after a huge loss for Democrats this election season, the blame game is running rampant on social media still. The Hillary supporters blame the Bernie supporters. The Bernie supporters blame the Hillary supporters. It’s the … [Read more...]
8 November 2016
Micheal Baca- DNC National Delegate and Colorado Elector for Bernie Sanders Look at that date. Internalize that date. For this is the day history is made. But I have to ask, which history? All our votes are boiled down and sorted into 538 … [Read more...]