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BERN: While others court millionaires, Bernie helps diabetics buy cheaper insulin in Canada.

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  Welcome to the weekly BERN (Bernie Election and Revolution News), a collaborative effort of the Daily Kos group,The Political Revolution.  We are not affiliated with the campaign, except as volunteers. Numerous group members have contributed to this series in affirmation of Bernie’s campaign motto “Not me.  Us.” ​logo by Rob in Vermont This is an election diary about Bernie Sanders and his campaign’s recent activities.  Constructive comments and questions about his policies, issues, or campaign strategy are welcome.  What’s not welcome is negativity towards Bernie, his supporters, or any of the other 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary competitors. If there’s one thing … Continue reading →

What is your theory of change?

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As we head into the next election cycle with a raft of very ambitious plans proposed by many Democrats, we will undoubtedly have discussions about what is and isn’t achievable in US politics, and why. Conventional wisdom holds that nothing big can get done without control of the Senate. That is probably true, and we should work for that. But I want to step back a minute and talk about what your theory of change is. How do you think major changes in politics and policy occur, and what precipitates tipping points? One way to understand this moment in American history is … Continue reading →

Only 17 House members say no to resolution condemning American’s right to boycott Israel

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The anti-BDS laws are being proposed and promoted by Republicans who have made a political calculation about their conservative, evangelical base’s priorities. The conservative, evangelical movement was courted by the Israeli right-wing several decades ago. Even 35 years ago though, much of the American Jewish community understood what an alliance with conservative, evangelical movement meant: But while many Jewish leaders have openly welcomed the evangelicals’ eagerness to build ties, others say they are uneasy. They say they harbor deep doubts about the wisdom of alliances with conservative Christian groups that, they feel, want ultimately to convert the Jews and, on … Continue reading →

Democrats need leaders to take Trump on. Pelosi & Schumer aren’t cutting it.

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Jamelle Bouie writes in the NYT about the exuberant, enthusiastic racism of Trump’s rallies. This is what defines the moment we find ourselves in, and the challenge we are faced with: It is important to take history on its own terms. We shouldn’t conflate the past with the present, but we should also be aware of ideas and experiences that persist through time. A political rally centered on the denunciation of a prominent black person demands reference to our history of communal, celebratory racism. It’s critical for placing the event in context, and it can help us understand the dynamic between the president … Continue reading →

House passes $15 minimum wage bill. An enormous victory for the FightFor15 movement.

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The House passed the $15 minimum “Raise the Wage Act”. It would raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2025 in a gradual manner as follows: $8.40 immediately $9.50 in 2020 $10.60 in 2021 $11.70 in 2022 $12.80 in 2023 $13.90 in 2024 $15.00 in 2025 It also rapidly raises the minimum wage for tipped and disabled employees to reach $15 by 2025 as well. Future increases are indexed to the median wage for all workers. Passing the House was actually quite a lift and not as easy as you’d think. A similar bill to increase the federal minimum wage failed to … Continue reading →