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Faiz & Pramilia: We Love You. But to be a Birdie in the nest: its US, not the Dem Party. And I’m Not Ready Yet for Him to Quit Campaigning for My Values.

The Progressive Wing Posted on April 4, 2020 by BennyApril 4, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread almost as fast as the bush fires that plagued Australia for months, I am reading snippets about the fear. Most of the blue governors, particularly those of CA, IL, NY, & WA taking the lead, are issuing stay-at-home for state residences the next month. They are listening to epidemiologists and public health experts. And likely, insurance companies. One wonders how much Ron DeSantis is listening to experts when he decided cities or counties could reopen the beaches just 24 hours after his stay at home order, and Colorado State University released its hurricane forecast. Prediction: above normal activity. Moreover:

BEFORE THE STORM — “South Florida hospitals cut back staff and work hours, await surge in coronavirus patients,” by Sun Sentinel’s Cindy Krischer Goodman: “In what may be an ironic Catch-22, South Florida hospitals are reducing staff hours, forcing paid time off or reducing pay while they await a predicted surge of coronavirus patients.”

(source: Politico)

This is the best part of America. But those governors would not have been quite as bold in the past. They would been passive-aggressive like Andrew Cuomo, who serves corporate masters, or Jerry Brown’s last term, in which he expressed no desire in warring with chemical companies. But thanks to Bernie Sanders and his “Not me. US” approach, they have chosen to be leaders, trying to put fingers in the dikes, and keep people employed, children instructed, and get more help to the frontlines. I predict that many states will consider measures to sidestep constitutional requirements to fiscal balance.

Bernie Sanders is trying to be one of the leaders in the Senate that is pushing for more unemployment insurance, free testing, free treatment (in next bill), moratorium on rent (which I see being extended to Small Businesses, which Bernie would favor), etc. Bernie’s presence in the Senate would not garner the media nor establishment’s notice if he were no longer in the race.

And this why, with due respect, if the WaPo is reporting accurately, you should re-embrace the grassroots and trust us. We aren’t rich but we will keep pushing, especially with the knowledge the campaign is putting forward about what negotiations are taking place, and also from experts in public health. We are solid ground with great soil. Bernie has done more to enrich it by bringing back the thematic vision that Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt held in partnership. In this crisis, Bernie may not appear as a happy warrior as FDR did during the Depression, but when I see a chess game set up on a real chessboard in the background of a recent virtual town hall on COVID-19 legislation, it says that Bernie is considering every move and how it impacts other moves. The moves may not be perfect, but do not discourage Bernie from continuing his campaign and raising the issues. The ideas resonate and all of us are calling our representatives, sending notes to Senators, etc, demanding action. This is exactly what Bernie does best: the organizer in chief.

The campaign should be saying: we’re on and will keep fighting for our universal goodness for the working masses and those who will possess greater needs in the near future. I would say that between now Father’s Day, there will be more bills to pass to fight this pandemic and the corruption that is so blatant. I’m happy to make a phone call. Meantime, this part of my post is aimed at Faiz: it’s time that Bernie rally his base and the indies again. Get him an interview on The Young Turks with Ana Kasparian. Go on Tim Black’s show, Kyle’s, Nomiki’s, Democracy Now, all of the shows that Way of the Bern, C99, and we watch.

Last bit of advice: make getting a debate with Biden a priority, in which both candidates have to appear remotely from their home studios and not in a hostile corporate studio like last time. Let the American people decide who is the leader for today and tomorrow. You can worry about the DNC later. The primary season has already been extended by the DNC.

This guy didn’t leave the struggle. You shouldn’t let him give up now, just as he didn’t give up for working-class people in the South Side of Chicago.


(credit: Tribune Archives via the DU)

Posted in 2020 Elections, Activism, grassroots, Justice Democrats, Our Revolution, The Movement | Tagged Bernie Sanders, DNC, Faiz Shakir, Jefferson Airplane, Pramila Jayapal, Presidential Debate, volunteers

11/2 Sanders Campaign Focuses on Ending the Corp Greed @ the Liberty & Justice Celebration Gathering in Iowa; Other News & Open Thread

The Progressive Wing Posted on November 2, 2019 by BennyNovember 2, 2019

Bernie Sanders announces AOC will stump in Iowa for him

The Sanders-Ocasio-Cortez events will Iowa will be open to the public. The schedule is:

6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8: Council Bluffs Rally with Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez at Iowa Western Community College, Reiver Arena, 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs.
Noon, Saturday, Nov. 9: Des Moines Climate Crisis Summit with Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez, Drake University, Bell Center, 1421 27th St., Des Moines. Transportation will be provided to Iowa State University and Grinnell College students.
6:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9: Coralville Rally with Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez, Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E. Ninth St., Coralville. A shuttle will run from the University of Iowa campus to the Coralville Marriott Hotel before and after the rally.

More news, videos, & tweets in the comments!

Posted in Bernie Sanders, grassroots, Justice Democrats, Our Revolution, The Movement | Tagged LJ19

6/2 News Roundup & Bernie at Arab American Caucus #CADem2019

The Progressive Wing Posted on June 2, 2019 by magsviewJune 2, 2019

Happy Sunday everyone!!

Please feel free to use this as an open thread, I just thought this might be a good place to post this video of Bernie’s arrival at the Arab American Caucus meeting at the California Democratic convention.

Check out @BernieSanders walking into the Arab American Caucus meeting like a rock star. These Arabs love this Jewish candidate #CADEM19 pic.twitter.com/IIB1ayPLsW

— Rashad Al-Dabbagh 🦄 (@Happy_Arab) June 2, 2019

 

Yes. For 30 years presidential candidates ignores us. Bernie didn’t. He’s the first to visit the Arab American Caucus, followed by @amyklobuchar right after him. #CADEM19 #Bernie2020 https://t.co/HrnVpzvhaf

— Rashad Al-Dabbagh 🦄 (@Happy_Arab) June 2, 2019

Fair warning-I will be posting some other tweets from the CA convention down below.

But please post whatever you like on this fine Sunday!

Cheers!

 

Posted in Bernie Sanders, Open Thread, Our Revolution

5/9 AOC on the #46 Dem Primaries: Bold with Big Ideas That Will Make People’s Lives Better & Evening OT

The Progressive Wing Posted on May 9, 2019 by BennyMay 9, 2019

ICYMI- Here is our conversation with @AOC about what it will take to win her 2020 endorsement. She said it will take “a while” to decide. She is considering @BernieSanders & @ewarren but didn’t seem high on @JoeBiden. pic.twitter.com/sT69GTusVN

— Ryan Nobles (@ryanobles) May 9, 2019

Boom!

Only 2 seem to fit that vision….from CNN.

Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez, one of the most popular figures on the Democratic left, are using the new bill to address an issue that many closely identify with another presidential candidate, Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts.

Ocasio-Cortez has not endorsed any primary candidate and has indicated she could wait until New York votes next year before making a decision.
Speaking to CNN on Thursday, she named Sanders and Warren as two potential picks.

“I would like to see in a presidential candidate is one that has a coherent worldview and logic from which all these policy proposals are coming forward,” Ocasio-Cortez told CNN. “I think Sen. Sanders has that. I also think Sen. Warren has that. I also want to see us centering working people in the United States to stem income inequality (and) tackle climate change.”
Asked if she would consider former Vice President Joe Biden, Ocasio-Cortez said, “I’m not sure,” adding with a laugh, “Now it’s getting a little nuts.”

More videos, tweets, (including the video of Bernie and AOC’s Loan Shark Prevention Act) and news in the comments! Consider this an open thread.

Posted in 2020 Elections, Bernie Sanders, grassroots, Justice Democrats, Our Revolution, The Movement | Tagged AOC, Bernie Sanders, Loan Shark Act, progressive movement

3/1 Progressive News Roundup & Open Thread

The Progressive Wing Posted on March 1, 2019 by BennyMarch 1, 2019

Good Morning Birdies, TGIF!

I was proud to see this circulating today. Sometimes art imitates life, and other times art helps us to envision a future we can then work hard to manifest. Let’s keep working! – Shepard@womensmarch @amplifierart @AOC @AyannaPressley @RashidaTlaib pic.twitter.com/wCS9Dw9r4X

— Shepard Fairey (@OBEYGIANT) March 1, 2019

Please post your news below!

Posted in 2020 Elections, grassroots, Justice Democrats, Our Revolution | Tagged open thread news

2/21 BNR Breaking News: Rep Ro Khanna, OR Pres Nina Turner, San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz, & Ben Cohen Named Co-Chairs of Sanders Campaign

The Progressive Wing Posted on February 21, 2019 by BennyFebruary 21, 2019

To defeat Trump we must build a team prepared to fight for economic, social, racial & environmental justice. That’s exactly what @ninaturner, @RoKhanna, @CarmenYulinCruz and @YoBenCohen have been doing their entire lives. I’m excited to announce them as campaign co-chairs.

— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) February 21, 2019

While Trump gulfs & denigrates Puerto Ricans, Bernie is meeting with the Mayor of San Juan Carmen Yulin Cruz & listening to her leadership. pic.twitter.com/Pr7NZKHFE1

— Thomas Kennedy (@tomaskenn) October 28, 2017

New Sanders press release names a fourth campaign co-chair: Ben & Jerry's co-founder and longtime Sanders' supporter Ben Cohen

— Lauren Gambino (@laurenegambino) February 21, 2019

Please add more Bernie news in this thread! I will add details as I find them.

Posted in 2020 Elections, Bernie Sanders, BNR, grassroots, Our Revolution

11/30 The Gathering Weekend; CNN Contributor Fired Over Defense of Palestine and More

The Progressive Wing Posted on November 30, 2018 by BennyNovember 30, 2018

The Sanders Institute’s “The Gathering” is underway. Jimmy and Roslyn Carter sent their best wishes to the group. Sister Turner is up on deck first.

https://www.facebook.com/sandersinstitute/videos/1974735109275476/

Join our Facebook live stream today, Friday, Nov. 30th for the inaugural Sanders Institute Gathering. Today we will discuss bold progressive ideas on healthcare, the climate crisis and criminal injustice, concluding with an international roundtable. #sandersinstitutegathering18 pic.twitter.com/7SYj9Fq9g4

— Sanders Institute (@TheSandersInst) November 30, 2018

More news, tweets, and videos below in the comments section. TGIF.

Update: The FB link was for the first panel. Here’s a link to the Second Panel discussion.

Robert Pollin & mlighty60 answer the perennial “single-payer” question: “How do we pay for it?" https://t.co/0mmu4FvTYV

— Sanders Institute (@TheSandersInst) November 30, 2018

Posted in Activism, Climate Change, grassroots, Healthcare, Immigration, Israel-Palestine, Medicare For All, Our Revolution, Palestine, The Movement

11/10 Progressive Wish List

The Progressive Wing Posted on November 10, 2018 by BennyNovember 10, 2018

In the past day or so on twitter, there are tweets about what progressives want and especially, what Pelosi must do to garner their support if she wants to regain the Speakership in Congress.

Winnie from People for Bernie started the wish list this way:

Healthcare is a human right 🙌🏽 https://t.co/4WNwG0Hv8i

— People for Bernie (@People4Bernie) November 10, 2018

David Sirota went outside the box with this thought:

https://twitter.com/davidsirota/status/1060987970780418049

I’m making this thread separate…something we can chew, nibble, etc.

Personally, I like Sirota’s idea, but given that’s unlikely, I know one thing right away I want: amend the 2017 tax law. I want SALT (state & local taxes) to be completely tax deductible again. Additionally, raise the minimum wage and MFA. Long-game: to add more members to the House to properly represent the American people. The last revision of the numbers in the House was 1911.

What else?

Posted in Brand New Democrats, grassroots, Our Revolution, Taxes, The Movement | Tagged Congress, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House

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