Tag Archives: politics

Where is the Democratic Party?

Ali Velshi a few days ago had an excellent monologue on the failure of the leadership of the Democratic Party to rise to our current occasion (~ 9 min). This is an existential moment, not politics-as-usual, and yet – as … Continue reading →

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Two historical moments in the search for a better democracy – and today

Today is the anniversary of two important moments in the history of US activism for a more democratic union: the 1963 March on Washington and the arrest in 1917 of ten suffragists who were picketing outside the White House. Here … Continue reading →

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We are a small group of friends and neighbors who reject the turn to authoritarianism, racism, and lawlessness shown by the current Federal government. This site will serve as a hub for sharing stories and discussions about the realities facing … Continue reading →

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Implications of Medicaid reductions for poor patients

Many of us are concerned about the effects that the 2025 federal budget reconciliation law will have on poor people in many states who are currently enrolled in Medicaid health coverage. KFF has put together a comprehensive analysis of the … Continue reading →

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