Here in Maine, Democratic primary voters demanded better Senate and House candidates than the Democratic Establishment tried to force on us.
Regarding the Senate: Despite having so little support, outside of Chuck Schumer and her own circle, that she suspended her Senate campaign, Janet Mills hedged her bets on primary voters handing her a victory. Despite losing the primary by more than 50% of the vote, Mills has refused to concede let alone endorse the winner. She is now hedging her bets that the opposition research campaign she helped set in motion will force Graham Platner to refuse the nomination. Don't hold your breath. The oppo campaign - despite being amplified by the NYTimes and Wall Street Journal - may have 'jumped the shark.' The Platner campaign is building momentum.
Regarding the House: Progressive Matt Dunlap has won out over DCCC choice state Sen. Joe Baldacci. Baldacci has set an example of doing the right thing at the right time - conceding and endorsing Dunlap. This is what solidarity in action looks like.
You are preaching to a still seated congregation, people who just want to live, who never asked to be born, who struggle for food and shelter, who are forced fight to survive with others in the same circumstance, by those who are born to advantage they are unwilling to share.
Our problems will not be solved until we address these inequities in a reasonable manner beginning with the ERA
Thanks Laura. The history is so powerful. There is a great deal to be proud of. And that’s why the fascists want to erase it. And if we struggle every day, they will not get away with it. And get sent back under the rocks where they belong.
"Power concedes nothing without a demand."
Here in Maine, Democratic primary voters demanded better Senate and House candidates than the Democratic Establishment tried to force on us.
Regarding the Senate: Despite having so little support, outside of Chuck Schumer and her own circle, that she suspended her Senate campaign, Janet Mills hedged her bets on primary voters handing her a victory. Despite losing the primary by more than 50% of the vote, Mills has refused to concede let alone endorse the winner. She is now hedging her bets that the opposition research campaign she helped set in motion will force Graham Platner to refuse the nomination. Don't hold your breath. The oppo campaign - despite being amplified by the NYTimes and Wall Street Journal - may have 'jumped the shark.' The Platner campaign is building momentum.
Regarding the House: Progressive Matt Dunlap has won out over DCCC choice state Sen. Joe Baldacci. Baldacci has set an example of doing the right thing at the right time - conceding and endorsing Dunlap. This is what solidarity in action looks like.
Collins’ goose hangs high.
Really good reminder. Thank you
You are preaching to a still seated congregation, people who just want to live, who never asked to be born, who struggle for food and shelter, who are forced fight to survive with others in the same circumstance, by those who are born to advantage they are unwilling to share.
Our problems will not be solved until we address these inequities in a reasonable manner beginning with the ERA
Will we use the opportunity? Because it is at hand.
Yes, Happy Juneteenth!
Great quote/drawing and great words to live by!
Thank you Steve! I would like to share this with you and your subscribers. Common Power is a fantastic organization that is focused on education and action. This was written by the director of their educational wing. https://theinstitutecp.substack.com/p/the-history-of-juneteenth?r=1053t&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
Thanks Laura. The history is so powerful. There is a great deal to be proud of. And that’s why the fascists want to erase it. And if we struggle every day, they will not get away with it. And get sent back under the rocks where they belong.