There was news today that the Senate is considering cutting Medicare in addition to Medicaid, as well as news of major changes to how science funding is sent out to researchers. Also the travel bans for foreign nationals from certain countries.
Call your Senators and briefly tell them what you think about this nomination. Say your name, city or ZIP code, and a brief message about your stance. Senate offices do pay attention to how many constituents are calling them on a topic. Democracy doesn’t end at the ballot box.
It does matter if you want to counter the talking heads all saying the election loss is because of progressives. Dem senators need to hear another voice than that and be pushed to not roll over like the special counsel
Call your Senators, give them your name, zip code, and briefly tell them you oppose these noms. It DOES make a difference! Democracy doesn’t stop at the ballot box, it has to be fought for
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The article doesn’t even mention the most effective coping mechanisms… Phone banking and door knocking. Turn your anxiety into action!
Phone banking and door knocking are evidence-based to improve turnout and at this point the race really is just about getting people to actually vote.
While important info, it’s a long read that doesn’t really provide much new information about “future scenarios” to be aware of.
Just check out the resumes of pretty much any astronaut. They’re all incredibly accomplished people, the selection process is so competitive
Nah, this was a concession both Democrats and Senate Republicans were asking for. They hope to have a full budget deal finished before a new administration so there’s a clean slate for either incoming president
Easy, buy up a bunch of land for conservation
My money is on Detroit for the first one
Recommend this City Nerd video on downtowns with the best and worst parking lots