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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Won’t Get Fooled Again (Or Will We?)

Won’t Get Fooled Again (Or Will We?)

July 18, 2024
In September of 2016, candidate Hillary Clinton appeared to suffer some kind of health event while campaigning. The media tore into it like a pack of hyenas and pumped out story after story about… Read More
(Way, Way) Back To the Future

(Way, Way) Back To the Future

July 12, 2024
The conservative members of the Supreme Court have been busy of late with their trebuchet (popular in the 6th century), doing their level-best to launch us back to eras past. It began in 2010 with… Read More
Americas Cult Problem

Americas Cult Problem

July 12, 2024
Since Donald Trump was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying records to keep damaging information from 2016 voters, the reaction from his followers has been…interesting. A few years ago, they… Read More
The Era of Stupid

The Era of Stupid

July 12, 2024
“Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” -Martin Luther King, Jr. We’ve always been surrounded by those who are, shall we say, a… Read More
Thou Shalt Not

Thou Shalt Not

July 12, 2024
Second grader raises hand: “Mrs. Jones, what’s ‘adultery’?” Mrs. Jones: [long, awkward pause] “Um….” So, Louisiana just went there, signing a bill… Read More
The Flag Problem

The Flag Problem

June 3, 2024
The American flag is an important symbol for our country. From elementary school classrooms to sporting events to veteran parades, the showing of the Stars and Stripes holds us together in our… Read More
Who are the Real

Who are the Real "Welfare Queens"?

June 3, 2024
At one of his recent Shrimp ‘n Disco grift events at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump asked the rich oil executives in attendance for $1 billion (with a “B”) as a campaign. It would… Read More
A Genius Solution to the Housing Crisis

A Genius Solution to the Housing Crisis

May 15, 2024
The mall. A fixture on the American landscape since 1956, when the first one opened in Edina, MN. Through the decades, the mall has been the place to do your back-to-school or holiday shopping or, if… Read More
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AmeriCorps Colorado Youth for a Change Director Mary Zanotti Receives National Honor From America's Service Commissions

From: Colorado Governor Jared Polis
September 5, 2024
Colorado Youth for a Change managed by Serve Colorado within the Office of Lt. Governor Primavera WASHINGTON, DC - On September 5, 2024, Lt. Governor Primavera announced that Mary Zanotti,… Read More

Casey Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill To Resolve Local Prosecutor Hiring And Retention Issues

July 29, 2024
Helping Improve Recruitment and Retention Efforts for Prosecutors Act would establish a competitive grant program to help hire, train, and retain local prosecutors Despite 93% of prosecutors… Read More

Casey Cosponsors Bill To Find And Clean Up Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells, Create Good Paying Jobs

July 26, 2024
Pennsylvania has at least 27,000 documented abandoned wells including “orphan” wells Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act would improve well detection and… Read More

Casey Applauds Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Bill To Investigate Illicit Fentanyl Financing

July 25, 2024
Casey Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Investigate Illicit Fentanyl Financing Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act will investigate how transnational criminal… Read More

Casey, Braun Introduce Bill To Expand Access To Comprehensive Care For People With Complex Medical Needs

July 25, 2024
Casey, Braun Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Comprehensive Care for People with Complex Medical Needs The PACE program provides thousands of lower-income seniors and people with disabilities with… Read More
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