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1/27-29 Weekend News & Open Thread

The Progressive Wing Posted on January 27, 2023 by BennyJanuary 27, 2023

Just found out I’ve been selected to serve on the powerful Oversight Committee w/ @OversightDems!

Make no mistake, I’m here to go toe to toe with extremist Republicans who only want to use this committee to push forward MAGA policies and conspiracies.

— Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (@RepMaxwellFrost) January 26, 2023

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Posted in 2024 Elections, Black Lives Matter, grassroots, Justice Democrats, Our Revolution | Tagged Congress, Memphis, Open Thread, progressive politics | 55 Replies

9/17-19 Open Thread & News

The Progressive Wing Posted on September 17, 2022 by BennySeptember 18, 2022

Finally, the weekend! Come join us below for news and commentary. Benny’s Bar is serving coffee and tea this morning. Later we will have our usual!

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Posted in 2022 elections, 2024 Elections, Bernie Sanders, Black Lives Matter, DownBallotCandidates, Nina Turner, The Young Turks, U.S. Congress | 72 Replies

4-20 News Roundup and OT

The Progressive Wing Posted on April 20, 2022 by BennyApril 20, 2022

#420day #CannabisCommunity #cannabisday pic.twitter.com/o3sgNQVFPS

— JRuE (@jorgeru77) April 20, 2022

Let's be blunt.

We’ve got people behind bars while others make millions in the cannabis industry. On 4/20, we need @POTUS to pardon all cannabis convictions, wipe marijuana debt, free anyone currently incarcerated for it and LEGALIZE marijuana.

— Jamaal Bowman (@JamaalBowmanNY) April 20, 2022

Legalize marijuana. Expunge past marijuana convictions. End the failed War on Drugs.

— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) April 20, 2022

Benny’s Bar will be open later for mocktails and other libations. Join us in the comments below!

Posted in Bernie Sanders, Black Lives Matter | Tagged 420, cannabis, Open Thread

6/12 Dave Chapelle – 8:46

The Progressive Wing Posted on June 12, 2020 by BennyJune 12, 2020

Dave Chapelle did a show recently and it’s supposed to be on Netflix. But for some reason, it got released on YT for free. I haven’t really watched all of it, but thought you might wish to view it when you have some time. I’m posting it now as it may not be free for long.

From the NY Post:

Dave Chappelle sounds off on George Floyd, blasts Candace Owens in surprise special

In a set rife with his signature searing social commentary (warning: the language is raw), the comedian touches on everything from George Floyd’s death to being unable to accept a Grammy Award on the day Kobe Bryant died, to the hypocrisy of conservative TV host Laura Ingraham — and even throws in a signature bit about Ja Rule for levity.

“It’s hard to figure out what to say about George Floyd, so I’m not going to say it yet,” Chappelle opens, flipping through a black notebook, later adding, “I got to tell you, this is like the first concert in North American since all this s–t happened, so like it or not, it’s history. It’s going to be in the books.”

The special was filmed on June 6 in Yellow Springs, Ohio, with coronavirus-era social distancing guidelines in place for attendees, including face masks and temperature checks. The comedy legend had not performed on stage in 87 days until the special, though he has since performed similarly intimate gigs around the Dayton area.

The video’s a bit unfiltered in tone which is OK with me. Chapelle poses various questions touching on racial justice.

Posted in Activism, Black Lives Matter, Uncategorized | Tagged Dave Chapelle, FOX News

6/11 Nina Turner Shares Her Thoughts About Police Brutality with/TYT; Booker Gets Another Major Endorsement & OT

The Progressive Wing Posted on June 11, 2020 by BennyJune 10, 2020

Nina Turner, a firebrand in our circles, was a guest on TYT’s “The Conversation” program. Here’s the video, it is short of 15 min long. Lots of discussion about “defunding the police”, BLM, and yes, Joe Biden.

Charles Booker gets another major newspaper endorsement, this one from the Louisville Courier-Journal.

HUGE NEWS IN KENTUCKY https://t.co/8WuxMNFvMb

— Josh Miller-Lewis (@jmillerlewis) June 10, 2020

Our informed choice is clear: Charles Booker is the kind of political leader and change agent that our commonwealth needs. We believe he is worthy of the Democratic nomination.

The Kentucky state representative, born and raised in Louisville’s West End, has the background, experience, commitment and vision to help transform our state and nation. He brings a perspective and several well-crafted ideas that Kentucky voters need to consider as we approach November’s general election.

While Amy McGrath has broad support, as evidenced by her successful fundraising, she has not shown the progressive ideas and bold leadership necessary to move our state forward. She has been overly moderate, measured and cautious throughout this campaign, focusing more on her military service (which we applaud and sincerely respect) or her motherhood than offering a sweeping vision for the commonwealth — especially in these turbulent times.

Unfortunately, her message to voters has been unimaginative and uninspiring: “Let me tell you what’s wrong with Mitch McConnell instead of explaining why my vision for our commonwealth and our country is a better fit for Kentucky voters.”

We also believe the national Democratic Party was too quick to offer its full support and fundraising apparatus to a candidate who has never held public office and stumbled out of the gate when announcing her candidacy. McGrath’s self-described “common sense Kentucky Democrat” tagline — a campaign strategy to attract potential supporters of President Donald Trump who are looking for an alternative to McConnell — has fallen flat in these final weeks of the campaign.

Candidate Mike Broihier should continue to pursue public office. He supports the progressive ideas that Booker is pushing, including Medicare for All, universal basic income and the Green New Deal. He’s a retired Marine combat veteran with a good grasp of the issues Kentuckians face and the conviction to bring change, but he doesn’t possess the same political experience and passion that Booker brings.

Lots more news, tweets, and videos in the comments. See you there!

Posted in 2020 Elections, Black Lives Matter, Brand New Democrats, grassroots, Justice Democrats | Tagged Bernie Sanders, Black Lives Matter, BLM, Charles Booker, Nina Turner

5/30 Bernie Bro Killer Mike Makes Impassioned Speech to Protesters in Atlanta; Citizens March Against Police Brutality All Over the US; News Roundup & OT

The Progressive Wing Posted on May 30, 2020 by BennyMay 30, 2020

LeBron James picks up on Killer Mike’s Speech Last Night:

MANDATORY LISTEN!!!! @KillerMike always on point! So passionate and smart(knowledgeable) as hell!! Man I love you G! Salute ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 https://t.co/Mi8WQ74LWD

— LeBron James (@KingJames) May 30, 2020

Leave it to a Bernie Bro to speak “pragmatic” truths.

Updated active protests right now! More than 30+ cities 20 states. wow wow! pic.twitter.com/7zPcLiTOGP

— 𝟙𝟙 • 𝕃𝕆𝕍𝔼𝕃𝕐 (@Chaebomsus) May 30, 2020

Phil Collins sang about apartheid in South Africa. The song “Colors” could be applicable here. Today.

https://youtu.be/FKz5bK4wwn4

More news, tweets, videos in the comments section. Welcome to the weekend, with lots of civil and uncivil rest. Still 5 months to go until Election Day.

Posted in Black Lives Matter, grassroots | Tagged Killer Mike, Phil Collins, Police Brutality

Ladies & Gents, Welcome Back Bernie & Cardi B (Livestream)

The Progressive Wing Posted on April 14, 2020 by BennyApril 14, 2020

Billed as a discussion on how COVID-19 is affecting the health and economic plights of younger voters. I was surfing on FB and came across it. Discuss among yourselves. Bar is open. Update: it appears the host and the guest are running late. ETA is 10ET.

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Posted in Black Lives Matter, grassroots | Tagged Bernie Sanders, CardiB, COVID, livestream

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