Category Archives: Elections

Open Thread | Another Viewpoint of the Worst Court Since Taney

Another good one by Josh Marshall Democratic Voters and the Corrupt Republican SCOTUS Six 12.10.25 | 12:30 pm I’ve noted many times the central role of Supreme Court reform to any civic democratic future. If you’re a regular reader, you … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | It’s been 15 Years…and STILL no GOP Plan for Healthcare

You do not lie BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ @mmpadellan It’s been 15 years since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, giving MILLIONS health care. It’s been 8 years since trump said he’d replace it. It’s been 5 years since trump told … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Worst Court Since Taney!

Talking Points Memo (@TPM) posted at 5:59 PM on Thu, Dec 04, 2025: The Supreme Court, in a Thursday evening order, put on hold a lower court ruling that blocked Texas’ aggressive gerrymander, a maneuver the state legislature carried out … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Nancy Pelosi Will Not Seek Re-Election

philip lewis @Phil_Lewis_ WASHINGTON (AP) — Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House. https://x.com/Phil_Lewis_/status/1986433685147500886 Joe Biden @JoeBiden I often said Nancy Pelosi was the best Speaker of the House in American history — it’s … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Well, Last Night Was Election Night…And This Happened

These Elections Happened Across the Country. By the end, I wanted to play: This happened in California. A direct response to the tomfoolery in Texas. Harry Sisson (@harryjsisson) posted at 10:04 PM on Tue, Nov 04, 2025: 🚨BREAKING: MSNBC is … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Why Do White American Farmers Vote the Way That They Do?

Really appreciated this video about White American Farmers and why they vote the way that they do. Now, this video was quite powerful and informative from her. ICE Raids Are Only Half The Story A response from Black Farmers

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Open Thread | Why this Palantir Contract Is Horrendous And a Threat to Democracy

Maine (@TheMaineWonk) posted at 9:04 AM on Sun, Jun 01, 2025: Trump’s election was designed to manufacture consent for the techno-fascist takeover of the federal government. While you were distracted by transgenders, you were actually voting in your own demise. … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | What The Attack on JobCorps REALLY Means

This Administration, which lied about how this country needs more people going into trades.. Just eliminated a program that directly helped the most vulnerable of our youth get an education and an entrance into a trade. They just eliminated JobCorps. … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | All The GOP Knows How To Do Is Cheat….North Carolina Edition

Once again…if they don’t cheat, they can’t win. Robyn Sanders (@Robyn_NSanders) posted at 3:33 PM on Thu, May 01, 2025: For the first time in 125 years, elections in NC will no longer be overseen by a governor elected by … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Democrats Need To Go On OFFENSE

Great post from The Establishment Bar Blog last week: Playing Offense: Using DOGE’s Reckless Cuts to Highlight Democratic Government Efficiency Posted by T.LaFauci April 28, 2025 Where to start. The first 100 days of the Trump regime has caused countless … Continue reading →

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