Democracy Diary

An Amazing and Experience at the Capitol that confirms (again) that no one is coming to save us

In which I am asked to speak on the Capitol steps (see what I did there?) and then have appalling conversations with Dems who are clueless? feckless? a…

Oct 29 • 

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August 2025

Henry and I speaking at the Fighting Oligarchy Rally in Davenport on Friday

Don't let the rich sacrifice my family on the altar of their god, greed

Aug 21 • 

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July 2025

Talking with a Republican about the bill

Guest post from a friend

Jul 2 • 

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June 2025

The oldest play in the book

Soon they will tell you we've always been at war with Iran. Also, I probably retract yesterday's praise for Newsom.

Jun 15 • 

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Gavin Newsom takes a break from being an absolute wanker

I guess people are complicated and sometimes notice that the middle they want to retreat to is getting four year olds locked in basements without water.

Jun 15 • 

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Joni Scrooge lies even when she tells the truth

Her hate church creed: All people have the right to an early death, oppression, and the pursuit of an affordable prescription

Jun 13 • 

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May 2025

April 2025

Trump calls for concentration camps for Americans

Steve Schmidt is the only person with the right headline today

Apr 15 • 

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March 2025

December 2024

Democracy Diary: Time Hunger and Being Stuck for 86 years

Or, why do we let the rich steal our time and money?

Dec 28, 2024 • 

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November 2024

Democracy Diary: 1. Vote if you haven't already

2. Text your friends to make sure they vote 3. If you're trying to steal instead of win, you drop a lot of crap red polls

Nov 5, 2024 • 

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October 2024

Democracy Diary: Let's Make Calls and GOTV!

Republicans want to take away our freedom in bed, so let's take our rights back there, too. We're winning but we haven't won yet.

Oct 23, 2024 • 

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