VIDEO & TEXT – Barack Obama’s convention speech, a teaching moment and a historic warning

Watch the video and/or scroll down for the full text. NBC News on YouTube, Aug 19, 2020 – Former President Barack Obama gave his DNC speech from the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. Obama stressed Joe Biden’s qualifications and called out President Trump for “treating the presidency” like “one more reality show.” Full … Continue reading VIDEO & TEXT – Barack Obama’s convention speech, a teaching moment and a historic warning

Benicia Candidate Forum – Progressive Democrats interview Mayor and Council candidates

Repost from ProgressiveDemocratsOfBenicia.org, (Also appearing in the print edition of the Benicia Herald), August 15, 2020 Election Season Jump Starts with Candidate Forum at Progressive Democrats of Benicia This article does not imply endorsement.  Our endorsement vote is currently in progress. Results to be posted on August 19. (Benicia, CA) – Benicia’s election season was … Continue reading Benicia Candidate Forum – Progressive Democrats interview Mayor and Council candidates

Chainsaw-wielding racist gets boosted by a top Trump aide as race protests sweep the nation

The activity by a senior Trump campaign adviser, and former White House aide, reflects a broader movement by some Republicans to attack the protests against police brutality. Politico, by Marc Caputo, June 6, 2020 President Donald Trump and his allies for years have amplified racist messages on Twitter while simultaneously reaching out to black and … Continue reading Chainsaw-wielding racist gets boosted by a top Trump aide as race protests sweep the nation

9,700+ people submit comments opposing Bay Area dredging project

Press Release, STAND.EARTH, April 21, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Tuesday, April 21, 2020 9,700+ people submit comments opposing Bay Area dredging project Community members speak out during public comment period against Army Corps of Engineers proposal, calling it a move by President Trump to expand fossil fuel industry Traditional Chochenyo and Karkin Ohlone Lands (SAN … Continue reading 9,700+ people submit comments opposing Bay Area dredging project