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The high school basketball playoffs in my state of Pennsylvania are winding down this week, which serves as a reminder of the ongoing debate on the fairness of private schools competing in the same playoff brackets as public schools. The current system...
by RickElia
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on Mon Mar 20, 2023 at 07:36 AM PDT
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This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. I still remember my parents singing the World War I-era song: “You’re in the Army now, You’re not behind a plough, You’ll never...
by TomDispatch
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on Mon Aug 15, 2022 at 06:19 AM PDT
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Earlier this month, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott took to bragging that—contrary to popular belief—the state's fringe right-wing politics were actually super popular with the business community. “People vote with their feet, and this is not slowing down...
by Kerry Eleveld
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on Wed Sep 15, 2021 at 10:55 AM PDT
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It’s another Sunday, so for those who tune in, welcome to another discussion of the Nuts & Bolts of a Democratic campaign. If you’ve missed out, you can catch up any time: Just visit our group or follow the Nuts & Bolts Guide....
by Christopher Reeves
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on Sun Jan 24, 2021 at 06:30 PM PST
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It’s another Sunday, so for those who tune in, welcome to a diary discussing the Nuts & Bolts of a Democratic campaign. If you’ve missed out, you can catch up anytime: Just visit our group ...
by Christopher Reeves
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on Sun May 10, 2020 at 05:40 PM PDT
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It’s another Saturday, so for those who tune in, welcome to a Saturday diary discussing the Nuts & Bolts of a Democratic Campaign. If you’ve missed out, you can catch up anytime: Just visit ...
by Christopher Reeves
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on Sat Jan 05, 2019 at 06:00 PM PST
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For as much as Republicans love to shout about how the Democratic party is obsessed with fame, I think we all know which party is most interested in voting for famous people. Here’s a list:
Donald Trump — TV Star — President of the United States ...
by hammers and nails
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on Wed Nov 07, 2018 at 03:36 PM PST
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Doug Jones won his election with a two-prong strategy.
First, he spoke to people of color in the large cities and the Black Belt. In particular, black women pushed Jones over the hump. They won the election. This victory belongs to them.
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by Casey and Miranda
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on Wed Dec 13, 2017 at 08:27 AM PST
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Welcome back, Saturday Campaign D.I.Y.ers! For those who tune in, welcome to the Nuts & Bolts of a Democratic campaign. Each week we discuss issues that help drive successful campaigns. If you’ve missed prior diaries, please visit our group or...
by Christopher Reeves
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on Sat Sep 30, 2017 at 06:01 PM PDT
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Welcome back, Saturday Campaign D-I-Y’ers! For those who tune in, welcome to the Nuts & Bolts of a Democratic campaign. Each week, we discuss issues that help drive successful campaigns. If you’ve missed prior diaries, please visit our group or...
by Christopher Reeves
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on Sat Jan 21, 2017 at 05:59 PM PST
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When Donald Trump assumed the Republican nomination, the map throughout the nation changed somewhat, and Democratic Party leaders, looking to press their advantage, began looking at major media markets where Republicans could be put at risk.
With...
by Christopher Reeves
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on Thu May 19, 2016 at 06:39 PM PDT
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I have tried to avoid writing diaries on the presidential primary because so much of what I think of the situation is at odds with many of the Daily Kos members here, especially those with whom I woul
by Christopher Reeves
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on Thu Jan 21, 2016 at 04:45 PM PST
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A new day is coming.
Emerge Maine is changing the face of Maine politics by recruiting, training, and inspiring Democratic women to run for office. Our intensive, cohort-based six-month training ...
by slakn1
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on Sat Feb 15, 2014 at 03:47 PM PST
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Q: How likely is 2016 election of Hillary with coattails?
A: Extrapolation from present situation: very likely (whoever primaries her).
Q: What is most likely to influence President Hillary in a ...
by emorej a Hong Kong
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on Sun Oct 27, 2013 at 10:34 PM PDT
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Just as with any other commodity, when the market is over-saturated, it tends to bring the value down --- and the same can be said for labor market. And with high unemployment (11.7 million that the ...
by Bud Meyers
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on Sun Jun 16, 2013 at 01:34 PM PDT
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I'm sure many of you know how competitive Colorado is, on many levels, in the upcoming election. As farleftfagala went into in great detail on 9/25 in his diary, "Retaking the Colorado House (...
by LoganMorrow
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on Mon Oct 01, 2012 at 11:31 AM PDT
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For all of you who were involved, who may feel demoralized, I truly believe that Wisconsin has shown us the way. As the title says, Wisconsin changed my life. Here's how.
by PlutocracyFiles
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on Wed Aug 10, 2011 at 07:41 PM PDT
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Let's ask Dylan Ratigan to start a Mad as Hell Project on the model of the It Gets Better Project. Email Dylan at madashell@dylanratigan....
by PlutocracyFiles
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on Wed Aug 10, 2011 at 02:48 PM PDT
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We should use the Dylan Ratigan rant as our Santelli moment (only real). We should use this moment as a catalyst to start a movement - like the Tea Party (except real) - that will advocate against ...
by PlutocracyFiles
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on Wed Aug 10, 2011 at 11:08 AM PDT
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Don't let this happen to you...
by whoknu
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on Sun Sep 05, 2010 at 12:03 PM PDT
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