Welp. George H. W. Bush died this week. among many, many other things that happened, but his death (and the consequent tribute and pillory of him) dominated most of the news since last I popped into your feed with Picks of the Week.
Fret not, though! This is not a list of George Bush memorials or takedowns! This is a collection of fascinating takes on the future of the party, stories jam-packed with history, and fresh takes on new research, pop culture, our hate-spewing Brillo pad of a veep, and more.
This is a damn fine collection of your damn fine work, dear Community. I feel so lucky that I get to wade through the diaries y’all write each week. I learn so much, every time. Give these writers a follow and see what you learn from them next week and the weeks to come!
Without further adieu, here are eleven stories that stuck with we Daily Kos staffers this week. Enjoy.
Republicans move to exempt 93.5% of Michigan companies from paid sick leave law.
By Eclectablog
This short and sweet diary explores a loophole Republican lawmakers exploited to undermine the coordinated efforts of the constituents they are sworn to serve.
It's Not About Moving to the Left or Right
By necturus
Infighting about progressive goals is a futile endeavor until we actually win back the power to implement them. Period. Let’s focus on the right prize.
Crazy/Stupid Republican of the Day: Mike Pence- 2018 Update
By republicinsanity
This comprehensive list to all things Mike Pence is the dumpster fire guide you didn’t know you needed.
F**k "Bipartisanship"
By RFK Lives
Until there’s a rational party to reckon with, there’s no reason to reach across the aisle anymore.
Abortion Rate Dropped Between 2006-2015, Birth Control Helped Lower Rate
By ZawnVillines
The numbers don’t lie, and neither does the research.
Here's how the new Democratic members of the House sort out ideologically
By David Jarman
Grab your Sorting Hat and get to know our new blue House.
What does Hollywood get wrong about politics?
By Doctor RJ
Take a journey through the camera-ready world of Washington (and beyond) in this journey through pop culture’s portrayal of all things government.
Senate Republican warns of civil war if Democrats continue supporting the Federal government
By Rmuse
It’s easy to write off these right-wing maniacs who promise violence is the only response to not getting their way in government. But there’s more to it than that.
Global Warming Denier Set to Lead Democrats on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
By Paul C
Opposition to Joe Manchin may be waning in the Senate, but activists are still pushing back. Find out how you can join the fight.
Want to read something warm and fuzzy about George H.W. Bush? Then don't read this.
By Dartagnan
His presidency may have been brief, but it caused horrific devastation here in the States and beyond. We can’t pretend otherwise.
A Tale of Ten to the Two Cities
By Michael Brune
One hundred cities have have made the commitment to 100% clean and renewable energy, regardless of Donald Trump’s war on the planet. Now it’s time for the next hundred.
That’s it for this week, folks! As always, feel free to share your favorite community diaries in the comments, and tell me what we missed. My Kosmail box is always open to submissions as well, if you see something great throughout the week.
We love reading your work!