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Fighting Back: “We have an opportunity to reimagine public safety so that it is just and equitable for all Americans.”

June 13, 2020 JanF 2

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Rep. Karen Bass of California, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, discussing the Justice in Policing Act which seeks to reimagine public safety. (In this […]

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Fighting Back: “We must reform the laws and institutions that have perpetuated inequality and injustice.”

June 6, 2020 JanF 1

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Senator Doug Jones of Alabama weighing in on the need for change to achieve social justice. (As Americans peacefully protest across our nation against racial […]

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Fighting Back: “Democrats want to SAFELY reopen the economy using science and data.”

May 30, 2020 JanF 1

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Rep. Frank Pallone of New Jersey talking about the failures of the Trump “Administration” and the need for testing and tracing to allow for safely […]

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Fighting Back: “Democrats will continue fighting for families, workers and small businesses.”

May 16, 2020 JanF 7

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Congresswoman Deb Haaland (D-NM) discussing the Heroes Act and the need to help local governments including tribal governments who are particularly hard hit by the […]

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Fighting Back: “We must connect all Americans to affordable broadband internet.”

May 2, 2020 JanF 3

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina discussing the digital divide and Democratic plans to connect all Americans to affordable broadband internet. (In this week’s address, […]

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Fighting Back: “Democrats will continue to use truth as our guide.”

April 18, 2020 JanF 4

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) reminding everyone that Democrats rely on science and data to guide our policies. (Rep. Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi, the Chairman […]

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Fighting Back: “Democrats are working to make sure that the CARES Act provides help for all businesses, not just the well-connected.”

April 11, 2020 JanF 1

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland discussing plans to insure that under-served people and communities have access to the CARES small business loans. (“In order for […]

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Fighting Back: “House Democrats will lead the way by putting Workers and Families First.”

April 4, 2020 JanF 2

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Congresswoman Nita Lowey of New York discussing additional help needed for workers and families during the pandemic. (Chairwoman Nita Lowey of the Appropriations Committee discussed […]

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Fighting Back: “The American people can count on us to be there with them every step of the way.”

March 28, 2020 JanF 4

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Senator Gary Peters of Michigan – one of the states that is being denied help during the pandemic because their governor was “mean” to the […]

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Fighting Back: “People need the facts. They need a plan. And they need it now.”

March 14, 2020 JanF 10

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Senator Patty Murray of Washington calling out the Trump “administration” for the delays in getting a plan in place to address the coronavirus crisis. (“Democrats […]

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I love the Pacific Northwest native flora this time of year as they emerge from our long dark winter. Since we can’t get out into the woods everyday, we have brought the woodlands colors home [...]
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Today, March 20th, at 7:46am Mountain Standard Time (my time!), the Spring Equinox will occur. An equinox occurs twice a year (around 20 March and 22 September), when the tilt of the Earth’s axis is [...]

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