Published in GEN·PinnedMember-onlyLawmakers Have Been Quiet About the New Amazon UnionMy guess is, they’re not all that happy about it — As many of us have heard, on April 1st, 2022 an Amazon warehouse on Staten Island became the first in the United States to unionize, and with an independent union astutely dubbed Amazon Labor Union at that. David took on Goliath, and won. …Politics4 min readPolitics4 min read
13 hours agoMember-onlyIt Looks Like Ron DeSantis is Officially Getting Ready to Run For President.The Republican primary could be starting soon. — Well, it looks like a true 2024 primary is going to be starting soon. According to reports, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is gearing up to challenge Donald Trump for the Republican nomination for President. Maya Yang with The Guardian writes: “America’s 2024 presidential race is showing signs of kicking into…Politics3 min readPolitics3 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyTrump’s Brain Might Have Officially Melted.I don’t think it can get any more ridiculous than this. — Well, as we all know, Donald Trump is running for President. Of course, I wouldn’t blame anyone for forgetting. It’s not as though he’s actually done much campaigning has he? And then there’s the fact that he declared his candidacy so early, it’s difficult to really get people to care…Politics3 min readPolitics3 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyI Need the Right Wing to Leave Damar Hamlin Alone.And leave his teammates alone as well. — Monday night football on January 2nd, 2023 is going to stay with me for a while, and I’m sure a lot of other people who were watching as well when Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field, going into cardiac arrest and requiring immediate CPR. For nine minutes…Politics5 min readPolitics5 min read
4 days agoMember-onlyIn the California Senate Race, the Establishment Democrats Have Chosen Their Candidate.And no, it’s not Diane Feinstein. — Just weeks ago, Katie Porter ruffled some feathers within the Democratic Party by announcing her intentions to run for Congress. …Politics3 min readPolitics3 min read
5 days agoMember-onlyMarjorie Greene Has Some Big Plans For the Future.She desperately wants to be Trump’s VP, and she’s falling right into his trap. — There’s been a lot of talk about Marjorie Greene lately, hasn’t there? Whether it be her alliance with Kevin McCarthy and the rewards she has been given as a result, or the rumblings regarding her as a potential VP pick for Donald Trump, I’m sure Greene is absolutely relishing in…Politics3 min readPolitics3 min read
6 days agoMember-onlyOnce Again, M&M’s Are the Subject of Conservative Outrage.It’s just pathetic. — It truly never ends, does it? Once again, M&M’s find themselves the subject of more conservative anger, and — once again — none other than FOX News host Tucker Carlson is leading the outrage. Marisa Dellatto with Forbes writes: “Earlier this month M&M’s launched limited edition packaging which had the…Politics3 min readPolitics3 min read
Jan 25Member-onlyKyrsten Sinema Has Her First 2024 Democratic Challenger.I love it. — It was only a matter of time, right? Newly-registered independent Senator Kyrsten Sinema officially has a Democratic challenger to her seat. Kate Sullivan and Kyung Lah with CNN writes: “Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona on Monday announced his campaign for US Senate, setting up a potential 2024 clash with…Politics3 min readPolitics3 min read
Jan 23Member-onlyJoe Manchin isn’t Ruling Out Running For President.By all means, pal. We would love to see you try. — When considering the very worst aspects of the Democratic Party, there are few lawmakers if any at all who encompass them better than West Virginia’s Joe Manchin. He takes pride in his obstruction, and working against the best interest of the American people to the benefit of his donors. It’s…Politics3 min readPolitics3 min read
Jan 21Member-onlyThe GOP is Aiming For Social Security. Trump Doesn’t Like it.The former President had advice for Republican lawmakers. — Well, we’ve reached the moment that the GOP has been waiting for. The debt ceiling has been reached, and instead of raising it — as to be expected — they right wing is doing exactly what they told us they would do: push for cuts to Social Security and Medicare. …Politics3 min readPolitics3 min read