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Fighting Back: “Democrats are ready to lead on Gun Safety, on the Climate Crisis, on Health Care.” #VoteTheRepublicansOut

August 31, 2019 JanF 1

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio wishing working people a happy Labor Day and asking Senate Republicans to pass the gun safety laws that the American […]

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Fighting Back: “Democrats are working #ForThePeople.”

August 24, 2019 JanF 4

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Congressman Dean Phillips of Minnesota reminding folks once again that the Democrats in the House have passed legislation #ForThePeople and it is being blocked in […]

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Fighting Back: “Thoughts and prayers are not enough. It’s time for action.”

August 10, 2019 JanF 2

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Rep. Jim McGovern, calling out Mitch McConnell, the vile man who is bursting with pride over his legislative graveyard – while mothers are literally burying […]

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Fighting Back: “Democrats are fighting to protect your health care.”

August 3, 2019 JanF 2

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut reminding people that there is only one political party that cares if you have affordable health care. “Democrats are fighting […]

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Fighting Back: House Democrats – 200 days of working #ForThePeople

July 27, 2019 JanF 4

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Congresswoman Haley Stevens of Michigan laying out the accomplishments of House Democrats as they make good on their promises to pass bills that will improve […]

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Fighting Back: “Senate Republicans are blocking bold climate change actions.”

July 20, 2019 JanF 2

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon speaking about climate change and the inaction of Senate Republicans. “So the challenge is immediate and severe. If we do […]

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Fighting Back: “Democrats will not rest until we honor our obligations to those who risked their lives for us.”

July 13, 2019 JanF 2

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Rep. Carolyn Maloney announcing House passage of the Never Forget the Heroes Act which will make permanent and fully fund the 9/11 Victim Compensation program. […]

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Fighting Back: “Our health care is still under attack by the Republican Party”

July 6, 2019 JanF 1

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Senator Doug Jones of Alabama, decrying the Republican Party’s assault on our health care. “Every time the Administration launches a new assault on our health […]

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Fighting Back: “Democrats are taking decisive action to secure our federal elections from outside interference.”

June 29, 2019 JanF 1

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) discussing the SAFE Act, a bill to protect our elections. (In this week’s address, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren highlights House Democrats’ passage […]

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Fighting Back: “Why do Senate Republicans hate America?”

June 22, 2019 JanF 3

    The Weekly Democratic Party Address was delivered by Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut calling out Senate Republicans for blocking a vote on the background check bill. “Our colleagues in the House passed a […]

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Happy Lammas!! Hey, wait just a minute! Those are happy llamas … which is not the same thing at all! Today is August 1st, the pagan holiday of Lammas or First Harvest. It is the [...]
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Later today, we mark the Summer Solstice. Astronomically, it looks like this: The Summer Solstice occurs exactly when the Earth’s axial tilt is most inclined towards the sun at its maximum of 23° 26′. The [...]
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