Category Archives: Democracy

Open Thread | Special Counsel Jack Smith Brings The Third Indictment Against Donald Trump

Posted on August 2, 2023 by rikyrah

Indictment #3 came this afternoon! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 About the 1/6 Attempted Coup. My rage about 1/6 never goes away. For whatever issues America has, and it has plenty, the creed is what I am faithful to. And, the radical, yes, revolutionary … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Absolute Audacity of the Updated White Citizens Council

Posted on August 1, 2023 by rikyrah

Or Hoes for Hitler… Or Moms for Liberty…. From California When the story ran in the local paper, not only did people replace the books, they donated $15,000 so more books could be purchased, and the city matched the amount. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024 Elections, activism, Book Banning, Books, Breaking News, Censorship, Current Events, Democracy, Education, GOP, Open Thread, Politics, Public Libraries | Tagged , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Open Thread | Lean In on Bidenomics

Posted on July 21, 2023 by rikyrah

I agree with this: “Leaning into Bidenomics – a label first used pejoratively by the President’s adversaries – was a deft move by the White House communications team.” -⁦@danpfeiffer⁩ https://t.co/bR4KYZgiRx — Herbie Ziskend (@HerbieZiskend46) July 14, 2023 It was a … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | THIS is Voter Suppression

Posted on July 19, 2023 by rikyrah

When you can challenge the right to vote of someone that you don’t know and have never met. And, can do it for thousands of people at a time. That is VOTER Close to 100,000 Voter Registrations Were Challenged in … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, 2024 Elections, Democracy, Democratic Party, Elections, GOP, Open Thread, Politics, Voter Suppression, voters, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Open Thread | The Part of AMERICAN HISTORY That Some Want Erased

Posted on July 10, 2023 by rikyrah

I read these two tweets and just went UH HUH UH HUH – Black slaves worked for free for 270+ years– Black slaves were worth 2x more than railroads, which was arguably the most valuable asset– Black slaves were agricultural … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Black Codes, Black Excellence, Black History, Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Breaking News, Democracy, Elections, Heritage, History, Institutional Racism, Open Thread, Politics, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights | Tagged , , , , , | 27 Comments

Open Thread | No Labels is Nothing But a Right- Wing Front Whose Goal Is to Throw the 2024 Election to the GOP

Posted on July 7, 2023 by rikyrah

Period. Rubin has this absolutely correct. Opinion Follow the money: No Labels can’t hide its right-wing ties Just as it applies to investigating illegal schemes, that advice can also help unravel political con jobs. And these days, one of the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Elections, 2024 Elections, Breaking News, Conspiracy, Corruption, Current Events, Dark Money In Politics, Democracy, Democratic Party, Elections, GOP, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Open Thread | It’s Called Bidenomics

Posted on July 5, 2023 by rikyrah

We need to stand up and shout out: BIDENOMICS Bidenomics is about ensuring every person in our nation has the opportunity to thrive. pic.twitter.com/LCJhbnBpwt — Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) July 3, 2023 Bidenomics is just another way of saying … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024 Elections, Bidenomics, Breaking News, Current Events, Democracy, Democratic Party, Economics, Economy, Elections, GOP, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris | Tagged , , , , | 49 Comments

Supreme Court Allows Anti-Gay Discrimination and Strikes Down President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

Posted on June 30, 2023 by rikyrah

Oh, they were on one today. BREAKING: In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court has issued a ruling in 303 Creative undermining non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized communities. This is a dangerous step backward and gives some … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Elections, 2024 Elections, Breaking News, Current Events, Democracy, Elections, Justice, LGBTQ+ Community, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Student Loan Forgiveness, Supreme Court | Tagged , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Open Thread | Debt Ceiling Resolution

Posted on May 30, 2023 by rikyrah

They have worked out a deal on the debt ceiling. Biden: One of the things that I heard some of you saying is why doesn't Biden say what a good deal it is? You think that's going to help get … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024 Elections, Breaking News, Current Events, Debt Ceiling, Democracy, Democratic Party, Economics, Economy, Elections, GOP, Open Thread, Politics, POTUS, President Joe Biden | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 41 Comments

Open Thread | Score One for the Good Guys!

Posted on May 5, 2023 by rikyrah

Bravo for the Justice Department! Breaking news: Former Proud Boys chairman Henry “Enrique” Tarrio and three other members of the extremist group were found guilty Thursday of seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. https://t.co/6Y59pIb0g9 … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Elections, Breaking News, Current Events, Democracy, Department of Justice, Domestic Terrorism, Elections, Justice, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , | 11 Comments