FRIDAY RECAP: September 9, 2022
Every week, the forecast for Democrats looks brighter. Well, actually, the forecast for the other side is shaping up to be a disaster. The Trump selected candidates are busy scrubbing their websites to erase their opposition to abortion and otherwise appear as if they are normal people. Ha! We know who you are. Part of a gang of anti-democratic mobsters, threatening the opposition and waving \ guns. They’ve taken off their hoods and that’s leaving voters with clear choices: Preserve democracy or replace it with government by and for the dangerous, self-righteous, greedy, single-minded bozos who want to set the rules for themselves, and to hell with the rest of Americans.
BIDEN PREPARES FOR OUR BLISTERING FUTUREad
The ongoing war in the Ukraine, once again, highlights Trump’s support for an authoritarian regime, be they in Russia, North Korea, or Brazil. Meanwhile, President Biden has been a vigorous defender of democracy at home or abroad.
NO SURPRISE, TRUMP FINDS HIS JUDGE
The ongoing war in the Ukraine, once again, highlights Trump’s support for an authoritarian regime, be they in Russia, North Korea, or Brazil. Meanwhile, President Biden has been a vigorous defender of democracy at home or abroad.
PRESIDENT BIDEN’S FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY
Voting and helping others vote is the job ahead of us, all of us. We’ve heard time and again that each upcoming election is the most important. This one, however, deserves that title. As President Biden said last week: “For a long time, we’ve told ourselves that American democracy is guaranteed, but it’s not . . . We have to defend it, protect it, stand up for it - each and every one of us.” That starts today, right now.
FRIDAY RECAP: September 2, 2022
Every week, the forecast for Democrats looks brighter. Well, actually, the forecast for the other side is shaping up to be a disaster. The Trump selected candidates are busy scrubbing their websites to erase their opposition to abortion and otherwise appear as if they are normal people. Ha! We know who you are. Part of a gang of anti-democratic mobsters, threatening the opposition and waving \ guns. They’ve taken off their hoods and that’s leaving voters with clear choices: Preserve democracy or replace it with government by and for the dangerous, self-righteous, greedy, single-minded bozos who want to set the rules for themselves, and to hell with the rest of Americans.
Biden Must Protect Dreamers from Legal Limbo Despite GOP Pushback
An August federal regulation on DACA creates no permanent legal status for those enrolled in the program nor expands eligibility for the 1+ million young people waiting to enroll. DACA remains in legal limbo. Passing legislation permanently protecting all Dreamers must become a top priority.
TRUMP’S POSTMASTER GENERAL DEJOY MUST GO
President Biden has promised to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, which requires electrifying the government’s vehicle fleet. Since 1/3 of them are USPS trucks, Postmaster DeJoy’s award of a contract replacing its 30-year-old fleet largely with gas guzzling trucks cannot be allowed to move forward. Neither can DeJoy’s continuing privatization plans. Biden must nominate two Commissioners committed to replacing DeJoy.
This election’s clear choices
Democrats are working for all Americans. Republicans are tearing the country apart, setting groups against one another, for the benefit of the rich. This is no hyperbole; the choice you make will determine the future of the country.
FRIDAY RECAP: September 2, 2022
Against all political wisdom, Democrats running across the country in primaries and other elections have simply outperformed. Not all won, but all beat the president’s 2020 numbers up to 9%. This unforeseen upsurge of power is likely driven by abortion and the Supreme Court’s horrendous recent ruling. But abortion is only the first wake-up alarm. MAGA Republicans, the people driving the party, do not care about equal rights, civil rights, or even human rights. Starting today, we have our best shot at saving our democracy. So write some postcards, ring doorbells, meet your neighbors, and, oh yeah, save America! Please check out our Daily Actions here…
Two Presidents fight for Democracy
The ongoing war in Ukraine, once again, highlights Trump's support for authoritarian regimes, be they in Russia, North Korea, or Brazil, while President Biden has been a vigorous defender of democracy at home or abroad.
REMARKABLY, GOOD GOVERNANCE WORKS
In normal times, when people are not constantly lied to or threatened, we would be sure the President was on an unstoppable roll from here to election day. But the MAGA megaphone has obscured the remarkable success our government is now enjoying at a time that is, even by historical standards, challenging.
PROTECTING INDIVIDUALS’ REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH DATA
With Roe’s reversal and the tsunami of anti-abortion laws going into effect in many states, Americans urgently need to be able to protect their personal reproductive health information from the prying eyes of the anti-abortion Inquisition. With only five states and no federal statute protecting our privacy rights, Congress must craft legislation precluding the collection of unnecessary data and limiting companies from disclosing this data to third parties. The My Body, My Data Act, co-sponsored by Senator Wyden, is a good first step.
FRIDAY RECAP: August 19, 2022
President Biden and Congressional Democrats are on a role, and the Democrats’ chances of retaining control of Congress are improving. This stems partly from passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, but it’s also due to all the good things Biden and the Democrats have done for the American people in the first 18 months of his administration. Contacting your Members of Congress and urging them to educate voters about Democratic accomplishments so they’ll elect more Democrats to Congress in November is one way to protect our democracy. Another is by working to get out the vote. For ways you can become involved, check out “Action Three” in this week’s Daily Actions.
Student Loan Forgiveness Is Essential In These Uncertain Economic Times
For many years, Democrats have called a reduction in student loans today valued at over $1.7 billion. These loans have millions on the edges of poverty and from living the American dream. Today almost 40 million citizens are struggling under the burden of their debt and others have abandoned the idea of going to college because of the economic consequences.
DEMOCRATS WIN FIGHT FOR ALL AMERICANS – ESPECIALLY ON CLIMATE!
President Biden’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act should give us confidence that America will respond to challenges, not by distorting them for political gain, but with reason and compassion for the good of all Americans.