For months, we were subjected to campaign ads from Republicans complaining about: Inflation (Republicans have no plan) Immigration (This was more about the Great Replacement Theory, Republicans have no immigration plan because they don’t want to fix the problem; they need a scapegoat for their “brown invasion” fear mongering to motivate their racist voters) Crime (This … Read more
Axios reports Cowboys for Trump founder barred from public office over Jan. 6: A New Mexico judge on Tuesday disqualified Couy Griffin, a county commissioner who founded Cowboys for Trump, from serving in public office ever again because of his participation in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The judge ruled that Griffin is “barred for … Read more
This is why we need ranked choice voting. The Anchorage Daliy News reports Democrat Mary Peltola wins special U.S. House election, will be first Alaska Native elected to Congress: Democrat Mary Peltola was the apparent winner of Alaska’s special U.S. House race and is set to become the first Alaska Native in Congress, after votes … Read more
Update to Obstructionist Senate Republicans End Their Tantrum, Agree To Deal On Honoring Our PACT Act. The Hill reports, Senate sends veterans toxic exposure bill to Biden’s desk: The Senate on Tuesday passed legislation expanding care for veterans who suffer from illnesses because of exposure to toxins during their military service, ending a standoff after … Read more
The House on Friday passed a bill an assault weapons ban. The Hill reports, House passes bill to ban assault weapons: [The vote] secured a significant victory for Democrats following a spate of mass shootings across the country and marking the first time lawmakers have approved a prohibition on the popular firearms in more than … Read more