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...]
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...]
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...]
Ideology and Pragmatism: The Balancing Act of the Left
Left to Right: Chris Davis, Nita Ellenback Lynch, Drew Romano Colorado Bernie Delegates Today as we decide who will lead our nation into the future, I wanted to reflect on some of the lessons I have learned over the course of this election cycle. … [Read more...]
On November 9th Everything Changes
A clock runs on a cycle. From 12 Midnight to 12 Noon, then to 12 Midnight again. It never stops, no matter how much we would wish to be able to turn back the clock to change something, or stop it on a certain moment to savor the feelings we … [Read more...]
Why #ImWithHer
This is the first year I have been directly involved in American politics. Up until this past February, I was just an 18-year-old out to seek what meaningful work I could do in my life beyond high school. But endless articles of the Presidential race … [Read more...]
Will the DNC’s Victory Council Really Work for the People?
On September 1, 2016 the Democratic National Committee launched a state based Victory Leaders Council (VLC) program. Its purpose is said to help elect Hillary Clinton and win down ballot elections both in this cycle and beyond. The VLC … [Read more...]
Come Fire-Hold with Me
As we approach crunch-time, Progressives need to think about how we will hold Hillary’s feet to the fire. The first question to be answered is "What is the fire?" It is public opinion. Our only real weapon in combating the oligarchy. … [Read more...]
Surprises from the White House
With endorsements coming out from President Obama for down ballot candidates, it is bringing up the question of why does this not happen during midterm elections? According to the United States Election Project the midterm elections have a … [Read more...]