Phonebanking for Obama: Open Thread
Okay this will be a short diary. I've been at work all day and haven't been able to make any calls yet today. I'm planning on getting at it tonight.My fellow Obama phone bankers...tell us how it is...
View ArticleCongressional races round 2: Georgia,, Hawaii and Idaho
Here's part five of the second round of congressional races. Earlier parts areGeorgia has 13 representatives: 7 Republicans and 6 Democrats Filing deadline May 2, primary July 15Note that GA districts...
View ArticleURGENT: AMERICANS ABROAD from PA, OH, CO, FL, IN, VA, MT!
For AMERICANS ABROAD whose voting residence isIllinois, Nevada, South Carolina, Alaska, Mississippi, Colorado, DC, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania,...
View ArticleCongressional races 2010: Illinois
Previous diariesToday: IllinoisSummary: Illinois has 19 representatives, 12 Democrats and 7 Republicans. Vulnerable are IL-06 (R) esp. if Roskam runs for senate. IL-10 (R) which is now open...
View ArticleCongressional races 2010: Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho
Today: Georgia, Hawaii and IdahoPrevious diariesSummary: GA has 13 representatives, 8 R and 5 D; only GA-12, now D, seems vulnerable HI has 2 representatives, both D, both safe ID has 2...
View ArticleHello!
A comment in a current Rec List diary on Chicago's losing the Olympic bid asked, "Can you just say hola?" followed by an ode to the Girl from Ipanema.Not speaking Portuguese, this use of the Spanish...
View ArticleWhat Happened in Hawaii?
It was pure Shakespeare and it had nothing to do with Barack Obama. Republican Charles D'Jou was elected to fill Democrat Neil Abercrombie's House seat on Saturday. Abercrombie left his seat to run...
View ArticleThe Most Exciting House Races In The Last 20 Years, State By State
Even in unfavorable election climates or off years, I always seem to get election fever at some point in September. As disgusted as I've been in recent months watching the political climate get...
View ArticleAttacking on Social Security: Setting a Liberal Frame
The next big battle in Washington is shaping up to be cuts to Social Security. Reports are that the President is on board with cuts and will propose them in the SOTU.As a basic resource, I’ve...
View ArticlePower and Fresh Water from OTEC
What do you think of an energy source that get's energy from temperature differences between warm surface water and cooler deep water, and which extracts fresh water from sea water as an added benefit...
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ACA Signups: Hawaii cuts uninsured # in half, Oregon QHPs TRIPLE Feb rate in...
Cross-posted at ACA SignupsHawaii: Boom! Medicaid Expansion cuts HI's uninsured population in halfHawaii's private QHP exchange may still be a mess, but there's great news out of the Medicaid side:...
View ArticleWhat is status on Trump U?
Who has the status on the Trump University decision that was supposed to be issued on July 18? By the Hispanic federal judge?
View ArticleNasty!
Just saw this on twitter, it is from our friends in Canada.xMy Canadian friends are passing this around on FB! LOL! Nasty women VOTE! pic.twitter.com/czgLPmsGrZâ AtticusinCanada (@AtticusinCanada)...
View ArticleGreat to be here
I'm new around here, but I like the site and I'm willing to contribute to Daily Kos!
View ArticleSo, I've been diagnosed with advanced breast cancer
So, I’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer. I have advanced invasive breast cancer with possible metastasis. The cancer is in both breasts and I won’t know if it has spread to other organs until after...
View ArticleTax Cuts At What Cost?
At what cost?I got paid yesterday. I’m salaried getting paid twice a month. My increase due to the tax cuts was $52.22 or $104.44 per month. That comes down to $26.11 per week. At what cost will...
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25 Years Later, The AIDS Epidemic STILL Reverberates
Only you can see this messageThis story is eligible to earn money through the Partner Program. It may be shown as part of the metered paywall. Learn moreDave MulryanAug 15· 8 min readAIDS and Its...
View ArticleLaissez la bonne justice rouler, Good News Roundup for Tuesday November, 19th
One of the more powerful justifications for the impeachment of tRump is that he’s left us no choice. We are faced with an openly corrupt and criminal administration whose core excuse after we cut...
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