Am not back posting on a regular basis. Apologies to groups who had events for Wed. Computer was acting up today. *** ASL interpretation – Let me know if your event needs this service .*** Please include Accessibility and ASL info in your events! And if your action is ‘child friendly’ These are JUSTICE and INCLUSIVE issues!… Continue reading
Evil Geniuses: The Unmaking of America by Kurt Andersen (Goodreads Author) During the twentieth century, America managed to make its economic and social systems both more and more fair and more and more prosperous. A huge, secure, and contented middle class emerged. All boats rose together. But then the New Deal gave… Continue reading
January 11, 2021 (zocalopublicsquare.com) *Illustration by Mary Kirkpatrick THE TOKYO SHRINE THAT WILL NEVER FIND PEACE What’s Left to Salvage in a Monument That Refuses to Accept the Sins of the Past? BY KEITH LOWE The Yasukuni Shrine is an island of calm in an otherwise bustling city. Mature pines and cypress trees… Continue reading
January 7, 2021 • TheOnion.com WASHINGTON—Projecting a calm, measured assurance as he reflected on his personal shortcomings, a content and mentally sound President Trump told reporters just minutes after his ban from social media Thursday that he had been “selfish and arrogant,” and he apologized unconditionally for his behavior. “I’ve… Continue reading
IFC Films Opening in theaters and on demand January 15 Director: Sam Pollard Starring: Martin Luther King Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered today as an American hero: a bridge-builder, a shrewd political tactician, and a moral leader. Yet throughout his history-altering political career, he was often treated by… Continue reading
The insurrection shows why Democrats must enact long-overdue reforms that will expose who is funding the anti-government movement threatening our democracy. Andrew Perez and David Sirota Jan 11, 2021 (The Daily Poster) This report was written by Andrew Perez and David Sirota. If you are a billionaire or a corporation in America… Continue reading
Register to vote in the ADEM elections here. Here is our list of endorsed candidates: AD-17 ADEM (Self-Identified Female):Christin Evans Cherelle JacksonJanelle Jolley Nomvula O’MearaJackie PragerSusan SolomonJoy Zhan AD-17 ADEM (Other Than Self-Identified Female):Christopher ChristensenCorey HallmanJeffrey KwongJulian LaRosaVanessa PimentelNjon SandersWilliam Shields AD-19 ADEM (Self-Identified Female):Sophia AndaryBrigitte DavilaAlondra EsquivelAlida FisherKalimah SalahuddinJasper WildeKaylah Paige Williams… Continue reading
January 11, 2021 (info@theleaguesf.org) Monday, January 11th is the last day to register to vote in the wonky local Democratic Party election known by wonks as ADEMs (for Assembly District Election Meetings). You can register online and in this pandemic year, all voting is by mail, so you never have to leave your house! These… Continue reading
Democracy Now! House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is threatening to begin new impeachment hearings against President Trump if Vice President Mike Pence doesn’t invoke the 25th Amendment of the Constitution to remove Trump from office for inciting his supporters to storm the Capitol. Calls are also growing for Republican Senators Ted Cruz… Continue reading
