In the vernacular of evolutionary biology, a common phrase is: Adapt or die. This serves as a useful analogy for the current state of progressive grassroots actions. There are many lessons … Continue reading The times they are a-changin’
No Kings Rules!
The number of people at Saturday's No Kings rallies, nationwide, spectacularly smashed through even the most optimistic of predictions. According to Axios: "More than 5 million people took part in … Continue reading No Kings Rules!
They want to take away your most fundamental rights; don’t let them!
As the Trump regime continues its relentless march toward autocracy…implementing all the key components of Project 2025, you need a scorecard (and a rather big one) to keep track of … Continue reading They want to take away your most fundamental rights; don’t let them!
Making a Difference
Back in 2018, I snagged an Indivisible t-shirt emblazoned with the following: Register & Phonebank & Canvass & Vote & Win. Ahh, those were the days; the days when we … Continue reading Making a Difference
The great debate: Harris soars; Trump crash-lands
by Ted Landau We here at IEB are in the trenches…doing the grassroots work of phone-banking, canvassing and more. Our job is to do whatever we can to make sure … Continue reading The great debate: Harris soars; Trump crash-lands
For the win: IEB canvassed in Reno this weekend
by Ted Landau If the race to win the White House remains close (at it seems likely to do), victory for Harris and Walz this November may well come down … Continue reading For the win: IEB canvassed in Reno this weekend
Dispatches from the Road to Victory: August 2024
Our August All-Members Meeting was held yesterday at King Park in Berkeley. It was a rousing success — with over 30 people in attendance. For 2024, each of our monthly … Continue reading Dispatches from the Road to Victory: August 2024
Surviving the current political maelstrom
Our current political maelstrom is so severe that it can be hard to make sense out of all that is happening. It's clear that the news isn't good. But exactly … Continue reading Surviving the current political maelstrom
Project 2025: The right wing’s plan to take a sledge hammer to democracy
Project 2025. Sounds innocent enough. But it’s really a euphemism — meant to disguise its true intent. It’s a 900 page document crafted by a conglomerate of extreme conservative strategists … Continue reading Project 2025: The right wing’s plan to take a sledge hammer to democracy
Hold Trump accountable for his lies
As the old joke goes: "How can you tell when Trump is lying?" "Check to see if his lips are moving." That’s how, during his four years as President, Trump … Continue reading Hold Trump accountable for his lies
After the guilty verdict: The right goes wrong!
Shocked but not surprised. This has become a near daily mantra when reacting to the latest news from Donald Trump — and the entire Republican party. Their actions are somehow … Continue reading After the guilty verdict: The right goes wrong!
Pamela Price Recall Election Date Dispute
Update: May 15: Good news. The recall election date has been set for November 5. "It's a win for Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price." Last month, the forces behind … Continue reading Pamela Price Recall Election Date Dispute