Category Archives: U.S. House of Representatives

Collusion, Donald Trump, Obstruction of justice, Rep. Adam Schiff, U.S. House of Representatives

Video: Adam Schiff’s historic speech: “You might think it’s okay…I don’t think that’s okay.”

Repost from Adam Schiff on Youtube
[Here’s all you need to know about Trump collusion and obstruction. Adam Schiff speaks for me!  – Roger Straw, The Benicia Independent]

AdamSchiff on Youtube, Mar 28, 2019
On Thursday, March 28, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), during a House Intelligence Committee open hearing, responded to Trump and Congressional Republican’s calls for his resignation.

[Significant moment in Schiff’s remarks at 3:27]

“You might say that’s all okay.  You might say that’s just what you need to do to win….But I don’t think that’s okay.

    • I think it’s immoral
    • I think it’s unethical
    • I think it’s unpatriotic
    • and yes, I think it’s corrupt
    • and evidence of collusion.

“Now I’ve always said that the question of whether this amounts to proof of conspiracy was another matter.  Whether the Special Counsel could prove beyond a reasonable doubt the proof of that crime would be up to the Special Counsel and I would accept his decision, and I do.  He’s a good and honorable man and a good prosecutor.

“But I do not think that conduct – criminal or not – is okay.  And the day we DO think that’s okay is the day we will look back and say, that is the day America lost its way.”

Federal legislation, Federal oversight, Federal Regulation (U.S.), Indivisible, U.S. House of Representatives

Indivisible Guide, Version 2.0 – We can go on offense now!

By Roger Straw, November 14, 2018

Indivisible on Offense: A Practical Guide to the New, Democratic House

Rachel Maddow hosted an important interview last night with Ezra Levin, co-author of the Indivisible Guide.  The 5-minute interview and the new Indivisible on Offense: A Practical Guide are exciting introductions to the work ahead in these next two years.

Main premise: Now that Democrats have taken control of the House, we are no longer ONLY playing on defense; we can now set agendas, advocate for new legislation and powerful oversight moves.  The guide is a powerful tool for everyday folks like you and me.

Download the Indivisible Guide 2.0, formatted in PDF or Word.

P.S. – If you’re curious, here’s the original Indivisible: A Practical Guide For Resisting the Trump Agenda last updated in December, 2016.  This guide was developed with the understanding that progressives had NO pull in the House, Senate or executive branch of government.  Remember: it’s a whole new ball game now – see above!