Don’t Be Distracted by Trump’s Noisy Nationalism

We may or may not agree with the conclusion by The Atlantic writer about #TakeAKnee, but we should note the summary of this week’s current issues and be inspired to continue our resistance and work to win in 2018: Trump had another of his bad weeks last week. His secretary of health and human services was exposed […]

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Arpaio Pardon an Insult to Our Constitution

Statement from the Coconino County Democratic Party: We condemn Trump’s pardon of Arpaio. It is an unprecedented abuse of executive power that signals Trump’s support of white supremacy and will encourage unlawful behavior by the minority of deplorable elements in law enforcement and our society. It furthermore demonstrates that Trump has contempt for the rule of […]

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Coconino Voices: What I saw in Phoenix at the anti-Trump demonstration | Local | azdailysun.com

I went to the anti-Trump demonstration Tuesday disguised as a 65-year-old bald, white man with short grey hair. In other words, I was dressed as I was. Read More: Coconino Voices: What I saw in Phoenix at the anti-Trump demonstration | Local | azdailysun.com

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Protest Trump in Phoenix

Our top priority is the safety of those attending the protests against Trump’s appearance in Phoenix. Let’s exercise our First Amendment Rights peacefully. Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton asked the President not to hold a campaign rally in Phoenix during this time. But Trump does not know how to lead or be a unifier and so […]

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Bigoted Executive Order By Tweet

President DJT issued another executive order – this one banning transgender folks from serving in the military, “in any capacity.” According to the Washington Post,  “Defense Secretary Jim Mattis was supposed to be examining whether to continue former President Barack Obama’s policy of allowing transgender service, and Mattis’s review was due in December. It’s unclear whether […]

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Trump, The Great Negotiator, Fails Again

The Trump administration’s 100 days of trade talks with China ended with a whimper on Wednesday, as the two sides failed to reach a breakthrough agreement. The Washington Post’s Ana Swanson reports: “The United States unsuccessfully pressed China to make a substantial commitment to cut its steel production, according to people with knowledge of the matter, […]

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Made in America Week: “We’ll Get Back to You on That.”

This week the Trump administration highlights U.S. manufacturing, the latest of its theme weeks orchestrated by aides while Trump sits on the couch and tweets nonsense. On Monday, the White House held a craft show, featuring products from all 50 states. Wednesday, the President himself is scheduled to make a statement related to the theme. Meanwhile, the Trump Organization […]

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Incredible Story Line from White House

[<a href=”//storify.com/allinwithchris/here-s-what-the-white-house-is-asking-us-to-believ” target=”_blank”>View the story “Here’s what the White House is asking us to believe about the Don Jr. meeting” on Storify</a>]

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Scariest Tweet Yet

What does this even mean? Grammatically, it would mean the hacking will be protected by a joint effort of Russia and the United States acting through a new bi-lateral agency.   We will never know what went on in the meeting between Putin and Trump unless one of the translators speaks out (unlikely). The only […]

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Sessions’ Obstruction

After Sessions’ performance yesterday, can anyone be surprised that Special Counsel Mueller is looking into obstruction of justice charges? Thanks to the Washington Post 202 for these citations and quotations: HOW THE HEARING IS PLAYING: Matt Zapotosky: “Sessions finds a shield in executive privilege — but it might not be a strong one.” Amber Phillips: […]

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