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Netroots Nation 2016 atoned to Black Lives Matter for 2015?
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Last week I went to the Netroots Nation 2016 Convention in St. Louis, Missouri. It was a great convention where I was unsure of the outcome. You see we are in disruptive times. Last year the conference was disrupted by Black Lives Matter as they held Martin O’Malley and Senator Bernie Sanders to task. The response from the attendees of this convention, the largest conglomeration of liberal bloggers and activists in the country was subpar at best.
This Netroots Nation Convention was very different. The convention is starting to take up issues of racial justice and social justice in a more intentional manner. It is a change of direction that is needed especially from an organization that purports to be the largest and most liberal group in the country.
Of course, we will discuss the Republican National Convention and what it means.
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Blog of the week
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My Blog Posts Of The Week
- Sen. Duckworth blunts Rep. Grace’s transgender attack: More important things than where to go pee.
- STOP IT: We need to stop lying about Kamala Harris’ loss. Trump won for reasons we all know!
- Trump is already getting ready to screw those who elected him, taking away their benefits.
- VP Kamala Harris loss can partially be attributed to psychological warfare.
- Why use the Electoral College, a constitutional aberration, to stop Trump from destroying America.
- GOP Senator who slammed Matt Gaetz cowardly bows to Trump. I bet all will as well.
- EXPLAINED: Kamala Harris lost due to Democratic Party & Media dereliction of duty, gender, and race.
- CNN’s Don Lemon scolds corporate media. Urges independent media support — no corporate overlords
- Trump voter left with his head spinning as all his reasons for voting for Trump were proven wrong.
- Couple who crossed the border illegally voted for Trump because illegal border crossers are criminal.
- Dr. Eddie Glaude challenges Stephanie Ruhle on why Kamala Harris lost.
- The mainstream media post mortem displays completely misses the point and the danger of their words.
- Here’s what Donald Trump’s election tells us about America.
- Warnock: We don’t need a predator. We need a president. Women, men who love women win it for Harris.
- Donna Brazile: Tuesday Will be “Ladies’ Night” with Kamala Harris’ win and two new female senators.
- Is the so-called “greening” of Antarctica as its ice melts actually helping to prevent climate change
- Is there an environmental/climate impact of the huge growth in the live music
- Is transitioning to more electric vehicles (EVs) good or bad for the economy overall?
- What are some video games that educate young people about environmental issues?
- BEWARE! Her mother was switched from Medicare to Medicare Advantage without her consent.
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