Just Democracy Ad To Pressure Sen. Sinema On The Senate Filibuster: ‘The Betrayal’
In case you missed the screening of “Betrayal” and panel discussion last night, TheSinemaBetrayal.com. To reflect the horror world that Senator Sinema is enabling, Arizona organizers and leaders, in collaboration with Just Democracy, are telling the story of “The Betrayal.” Coming to sinemas soon, the real-life political psychological thriller depicts how Senator Sinema turned her back … Read more
The Chair Of The Redistricting Commission Is Not Doing The Job
In 2000, Arizona voters passed Proposition 106 establishing the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC). It became a beacon to the nation for establishing fair voting districts by limiting partisan gerrymandering. This article first appeared in the Arizona Daily Star on November 4, 2021, at https://bit.ly/3BLMx4O. The legal overview of the law states: “Under the Arizona … Read more
Perry Bacon, Jr.: An Abnormal Republican Party Was Treated Normally On Election Day
Some excellent analysis from Perry Bacon, Jr. at the Washington Post, An abnormal Republican Party was treated normally by voters in New Jersey and Virginia: Tuesday’s election results in New Jersey and Virginia — a big swing away from the party that controls the White House — were fairly normal. And that’s the scary thing. … Read more
Epic Media Fail: Stop Normalizing A Radicalized White Nationalist Sedition Party
Tiffany Cross was sitting in as host of The ReidOut on MSNBC on Wednesday evening, and it is a shame that the video clip of her opening segment appears to be not available (or at least I cannot find it). This was the best analysis of election results on Tuesday, far more accurate than the … Read more
Democrats Should Say This on the Issue and Culture Wars: “Bring it On”
It is important to stress two days after Tuesday’s elections that, contrary to continued Republican big lies and false talking points, it is the Democratic Party that is on the right side of the issue and culture wars. Take Law and Order. Which political party wants to do nothing to punish the domestic terrorists who … Read more
Supreme Court Could Expand Gun Carry Rights
The Conservative-heavy Supreme Court argued a Second Amendment case Wednesday that could nationalize open carry laws when homicides are surging. The case involves a New York law restricting handgun use outside the home to those who can show “proper cause” or an urgent need to carry a gun. Justices questioned NRA attorney Paul Clement on … Read more
About those $450K ‘Payments’ to Refugee Families
You may have heard the propagandistic gnashing of teeth by the fascists about the ‘injustice’ of ‘giving’ ‘illegal immigrants’ $450,000 payments for ‘breaking our laws’ and ‘invading our country.’ Well, here’s the thing: those ‘payments’ are an attempt to settle a group of lawsuits by those families the Trump Administration illegally (under U.S. law, international … Read more
Senate GQP Filibusters Voting Rights For A Fourth Time
The Hill reports, Senate GOP blocks John Lewis voting rights bill: Republicans on Wednesday blocked the Senate from even starting debate on a voting rights bill named after the late Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), marking the latest setback for Democrats in their push for new elections legislation. Senators voted 50-49 [not voting Rounds (R-SD)] on whether or … Read more
