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We Can Reclaim Democracy, One Heart at a Time
The revolution may not be televised, but in 2018 the resistance is being electoralized. People’s Action members are going door to door nationwide to do our part and win back democracy -
one heart, one conversation and one vote at a time.
Progressive Breakfast
'Vote Them Out,' Say Students In Walkout Florida massacre survivors chant 'vote them out' as students nationwide walk out in solidarity. CNN: "From Arizona to Washington, students walked out of schools in support of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students a week...
Student and Teacher Leadership Will Change the Politics of Gun Control
Students and teachers are taking over the debate on gun control that politicians have botched for decades. The protestors are directing their anger at opponents of sensible gun control and are intent on making them pay at the ballot box.
Progressive Breakfast
Democrat Flips KY Statehouse Seat Dem wins Kentucky state House seat in district Trump won by 49 points. THe Hill: "Kentucky Democrats on Tuesday reclaimed a rural district in the state House of Representatives that went heavily for President Trump in 2016. Linda...
A Pledge to Transform the Resistance, and America
Resistance to Trump is vital, but it is not enough; it only defines what we're against. If today's resistance is to become a lasting movement, voters must decide what we're for: a new pledge from leading progressives points the way.
Progressive Breakfast
PA Redraws Congressional Districts New PA Congressional map is a big win for Democrats. NYM: "Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court issued a new, redrawn map of the state’s congressional districts on Monday, and it looks very good for Democrats. The map, which the court had...
St. Paul Teachers Score a Win for Kids Over Big Money
State and local governments claim there's "no money" for public services like education, yet lavish huge tax breaks on corporations and the wealthy. The St. Paul teachers' union has shown progressives how to fight back, and win.
Progressive Breakfast
Student Survivors Demand Action On Gun Control Students seize control of gun debate, plan walkouts and march. NBC: "Students are taking hold of the gun debate in the wake of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, by organizing a series of school walkouts across the...
Trump’s "Harvest Box" Delivers an Empty Promise
"America's Harvest Box" is Trump administration's bid to "reinvent" food assistance to the poor. All it really does is heap shame on the hungry and offer private interests a new opportunity to enrich themselves at public expense.
Progressive Breakfast
WH Crushes Immigration Reform In Senate Senators fume after immigration bill failure. CNN: It was supposed to be a raucous, week-long, open floor debate on immigration - the President's signature issue and such a contentious topic that Democrats shut the government...
