Jennifer Carnahan is the chair of the Minnesota Republican State Party. She weathered a challenge at the last convention and starts her second term. Quite a rise for a person who attended her first caucus in 2016. And she is now married to first district congressman Jim Hagedorn. But she IS a Trumper. Hook, line […]
Our President is scaring kids. Not just scaring, he is terrifying them. This child does not know where her parents are. They were arrested by ICE and she doesn’t know where they are or if she will ever see them again. No kid should ever have to go through that. Doesn’t matter where they are […]
When it comes to guns, I am weary. Weary about writing about them. Weary about hearing about them. Weary about expecting something to happen. I do not understand it. Despite all the attempts to make excuses and distract with nonsense, guns are clearly a problem in this country. And in this country alone. Citing incidents […]
For all these reasons, we should assume that Donald Trump is closely connected to Russia, Russian influence, and a simple cozy, comfortable relationship with Russians and Russian leaders. Some people need more proof. I don’t.
So, take him at his word. Ask these four women to fix conditions in the United States so that the country functions better and people get along with one another. And perhaps Mr. Trump can assist them by resigning.
We no longer live in the America that seeks a more perfect union. That believes in equality and diversity. That wants to be a beacon to the world and an ally for democracy. We have lost that America because we have a President who gives voice to the worst in us. That gives credibility to the darkest emotions we normally resist.
Background checks, smart guns, ban assault weapons, limiting high capacity magazines….these are things we can do.So what are we waiting for?
Evangelicals are willing to compromise themselves for the sake of political expediency. Is that a religion of consistent faith? Is that a religion that stands on principle?
To them, guns are more important than people. More important than the kids at Sandy Hook. More important than the 58 people killed in Las Vegas. More important than those kids and teachers at Parkland.
There is only one solution to this. Vote. Vote for people with rational ideas. Vote for people who condemn the family separation. Vote for people who believe in doing the right thing and will not proliferate fear
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