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Progressives must force Democrats to fight
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Politics Done Right has been on the topic of a lack of spine consistently shown by Democrats. Appeasement and fear haven’t served them well. A refusal to work on a real narrative consistent with their platform hasn’t. Not diligently working to ensure ALL people in its base are at the forefront of legislation when in power hasn’t. DACA, Women, People of Color deserve the same attention the Right gives its appendages when they are in power. Yes, one must legislate for all but different constituencies require specific actions denied them when the government is in the hands of the nationalists.
Today we have a special guest.
Carolina Ramirez is undocumented, unafraid and unapologetic. She is the Education Equity Program Manager at United We Dream Network, the largest immigrant youth-led network in the country that organizes and advocates for the dignity and fair treatment of immigrant youth and families, regardless of immigration status. Carolina is one of the founding members of the UWD Houston chapter along with Oscar Hernandez. UWDH has led civic engagement work and the defeat of the 287G program in Harris County. Currently, the network’s most pressing campaign is for the bipartisan Dream Act which would provide a pathway to citizenship and protection from deportation for immigrant youth and young adults that came into the country as children. Carolina is originally from Coahuila, Mexico has called Texas home for 24 years and is a DACA beneficiary.
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But let’s get to the Blog of the Week.
Blog of the week
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My Blog Posts Of The Week
- Mexico’s president lashes back at the U.S. hypocrisy of the U.S. running lying ads in Mexico.
- Misinformed MAGA caller schooled on immigration, capitalism, and his flawed assumptions.
- A primer on how we get screwed by the rich via taxes, bonds, media, and politicians.
- Why tariffs will fail as Trump empowers China. MSNBC host and Apple’s CEO Tim Cook explain.
- MAGA Caller fell into an intellectual trap attempting to disparage DEI with MEI.
- NEW GOP TALKING POINT: Trump is implementing Bernie Sanders & AOC policies. It’s False
- Are seaweed farms good for the planet or is that just industry hype?
- What does the U.N. hope to accomplish by declaring 2025 the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation
- What’s the connection between microplastics and increased antibiotic resistance?
- When will it be possible to drive across the U.S. in an electric vehicle nonstop.
- Do not despair. Here’s how we are making a difference.
- Why David Brooks finally gets it mostly right about the need for an uprising.
- DOGE was a complete failure that did not save dollars and disrupted Social Security, among others.
- Former Donald Trump supporter explains why her bible research makes it clear he is the Antichrist.
- Understanding the dangers we are in with a potential bond market crash from Trump’s policies.
- This movement-hurting progressive caller proves MAGA does not have a monopoly on close-mindedness.
- Double-talking Joe Scarborough goads Blue State Republican to ding Red States as welfare states.
- USA on path to a Depression: Here is why this reputable hedge fund manager all but said it!
- Trump is purposefully destroying the country out of spite. Here is what we must do!
- Trump’s tariffs penalize the working class for the sins of the rich and corporate America
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