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!
GUILTY!
For the first time in U.S. history, a former President is a convicted felon. Trump found guilty on all 34 counts. P.S. Robert Reich offers this cogent rebuttal to … Continue reading GUILTY!
Let’s swing Nevada blue!
Back in the 60’s, Frank Sinatra crooned about Las Vegas being a swingin’ city — always ready for a party. Today, Las Vegas…and all of Nevada…are still swinging…but to a … Continue reading Let’s swing Nevada blue!
“Rise Up to Phone Banking” rises to the occasion
By Carol Kasparek Phone-banking works. It’s that simple. You can do it from the convenience of your home (because these days most phonebanks are on Zoom) — using software that … Continue reading “Rise Up to Phone Banking” rises to the occasion
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
Key take-aways from IEB’s national political outlook: April 2024
On Sunday, we held our monthly All-Members Meeting. One of the highlights was our perspective on significant events in national politics from the past month. We call it Dispatches from … Continue reading Key take-aways from IEB’s national political outlook: April 2024
Nevada: We need to make victory a “sure thing” this fall
Nevada. It’s geographically the East Bay’s closest neighboring state. It’s also a hyper-critical swing state. While, as we’ve previously proclaimed,“control of the House will be determined by how California votes … Continue reading Nevada: We need to make victory a “sure thing” this fall
Trump’s position on abortion rights is a lie. Shocking (not).
Ezra Levin’s latest Indivisible email (also available here) precisely nails Donald Trump’s lies and duplicity when it comes to his so-called “position” on abortion rights. Trump has a years-long record … Continue reading Trump’s position on abortion rights is a lie. Shocking (not).
Day 1 of Trump’s first criminal trial; Behind the headlines
Day 1 of Donald Trump’s precedent-shattering “hush money” trial is in the books. For the first time, a former President is on trial for a committing a felony. Rather than … Continue reading Day 1 of Trump’s first criminal trial; Behind the headlines
Unbelievable! Arizona resurrects an 1864 law to ban all abortions
Remember 1864? The Civil War was still raging, as Confederate states fought to preserve slavery. It would be several more decades before women had the right to vote. And even … Continue reading Unbelievable! Arizona resurrects an 1864 law to ban all abortions