The evolution – and proposed revocation – of rights is a must-follow, must-act matter for progressives. The selection, nomination and confirmation of federal judges is so vital to that progress.
Category: Party Politics
Posted inParty Politics
Redistricting Chair resigns as commissioners deadlock on intervening in federal lawsuit
At its March 7th meeting, the four member commission, which is evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans — lost its nonvoting chair, Sarah Augustine, while the commissioners deadlocked on responding to a federal lawsuit that alleges the Voting Rights Act wasn’t followed when the new maps were drawn.
Posted inLegislative Advocacy
President Biden: “This is our moment to meet and overcome the challenges of our time”
Americans witnessed basic Joe Biden in this week’s State of the Union speech, the unifier who has rallied NATO and brought the world’s democracies closer together in response to Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine, and the frustrated would-be healer of a nation’s hurts while dealing with a prolonged pandemic.
Posted inLegislative Advocacy
President Biden praises Ukraine, offers unity agenda in 2022 State of the Union address
Biden’s overarching message was that opportunities accompany crises. As he said, there are opportunities for progress, and we should be working together to realize those opportunities.
Posted inMedia & Culture
Book Review: Laboratories of Autocracy puts Republican-run statehouses under a spotlight
Read NPI’s review of Laboratories of Autocracy: A Wake-Up Call from Behind the Lines, by Ohio Democratic Party Chair David Pepper.
Posted inPolicy Topics
Democrats’ legislative wins won’t resonate unless they get better at framing, storytelling
Will the Democrats who advocated for Amtrak (only a handful of House Republicans voted “yea” on infrastructure) find a way to “sell” to the public what will be substantial improvements in public services?
Posted inEvents
Netroots Nation featured panel delves into the lasting effects of the January 6th, 2021 attack on the United States Capitol
Sarah Groh, Ted Lieu, Sarah Iddrissu, and Matthew Fuller joined Melissa Ryan for a conversation about the aftermath of the attack that Donald Trump and his Republican allies in Congress incited and directed against the nation’s temple of democracy.
Posted inEvents
Netroots Nation panel looks at building long-term relationships beyond the campaign trail
Strategist Joe Sudbay, Representative Ricky Hurtado of North Carolina, Representative Anna Eskimani of Florida, and J.D. Scholten of Iowa discussed investing in progressive infrastructure over the long-term to secure repeat victories.
Posted inPolicy Topics
Will Democrats unite to defend good deeds of the Biden-Harris administration, or snipe while Republicans fire their guns?
Progressive and partially conservative Democrats are split on how quickly to approve infrastructure. The Republicans are directing their fire at the priorities included in the budget reconciliation process. Can Democrats unite to wage a strong front in the midterms?
Posted inElections
Tom Campion is a donor with a cause who once hosted President Obama at his home. This week, he got to introduce Joe Biden.
On Monday, the Democratic Party hosted an electronic fundraiser. Zumiez CEO Tom Campion, who has helped the party raise money for years, and whose philanthropy has helped defend the Arctic Refuge against drilling, had the honor of introducing President Joe Biden.
Posted inPublic Service
Dan Newhouse’s political future was imperiled by his January 2021 impeachment vote. Can he appease the Trump cult?
He may not like grizzly bears, but Dan has become a serious pander bear, trying to get back into the good graces of the Republican base after breaking with Trump.
Posted inParty Politics, Policy Topics, Public Planning, Public Service
Unacceptable: Privatization appears to be a key facet of the bipartisan infrastructure deal
Wall Street was well represented in these infrastructure legislative framework negotiations. The diverse constituencies that make up the American public? Not so much.
Posted inLegislative Advocacy
“Consequential” 2021 legislative session is what voters across Washington State wanted
Recent elections have produced a responsive state government attuned to the needs and wishes of the people: a state government that is more policy-oriented than politics-oriented. We’re getting action instead of theater.
Posted inLegislative Advocacy
Power-obsessed Mitch McConnell wants to decide what does not get done in America
The Kentucky Republican cares not for governing. He evinces no interest in taking the hand dealt by America’s voters and trying to solve or get a jump on the nation’s problems. He is instead about power, hanging onto his position as a top Republican.