By the way the Holiday is falling this is the closest publishing date prior to Christmas so today I’m going to do my annual mythical gifts to a handful of progressives. In no particular order, here we go.
Tag Archives: Jon Ossoff
Filibuster Reform
A lot changes at noon today. The most recognized is that Joe Biden becomes President. Also Kamala Harris becomes Vice President which means she becomes President of the Senate. With the seating of both Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock of Georgia it gives the Democrats control of the upper chamber and makes Chuck Schumer the Majority Leader. Mathematically at least that gives the Democrats the opportunity to make a needed rule change. Let’s explore. Continue reading Filibuster Reform
1, 2 or 3 – Take Care Of T
Particularly after Wednesday’s events the big political question in America is what to do with President Trump. To all but the willfully ignorant he poses a clear and present danger to America and leaving him in office for even a few more days is risky. There are three paths to evict him early, none of which are foolproof. Let’s explore. Continue reading 1, 2 or 3 – Take Care Of T
Before I Get Distracted
I took an afternoon nap on Tuesday. It turned out to be the best decision I made thus far in 2021. This article is about much more than my sleeping habits. Let’s explore. Continue reading Before I Get Distracted
Georgia, Georgia, Georgia
Today is the last day of voting in the Georgia Senate runoff elections which among other things proves that Jim Crow hasn’t completely died in the American South. There is much more at stake here and along with two aspects I haven’t heard discussed I’ll try to cover it in the following paragraphs. Let’s explore. Continue reading Georgia, Georgia, Georgia