Week 60: Who wants to be a Democrat?

Week 60: Who wants to be a Democrat?

Facebook resistance groups argue about whether the D Party should try to influence primaries to deliver electable candidates. Indivisible is rolling out its own endorsement platform. As last week’s Texas primary showed, every race is unique. Voters are looking...
Week 59: Mind your own business

Week 59: Mind your own business

Dick’s Sporting Goods took a stand and other businesses quickly followed. In our social media world, brand reputations are made and destroyed in a flash. Businesses know: not listening has devastating consequences. For better and worse, Congress doesn’t...
Week 58: How we can help the kids

Week 58: How we can help the kids

Most of the gun laws enacted since Sandy Hook made it easier to buy guns. They were passed in states dominated by activist gun owners who vote. This November, 82% of state seats will be contested – including seats in OH and KY. Let’s make sure...
Week 57: Called out by the kids

Week 57: Called out by the kids

The voices and videos of students who were there brought last week’s shooting to millions, and made it harder for elected officials to justify the fact that a teenager – not old enough to buy a beer – can buy an AR-15 and ammo. Will this one tip the...
Week 56: Baby steps

Week 56: Baby steps

MoCs finally agreed on a long-ish term budget that funds critical health programs, more of Puerto Rico’s needs, and the military. The cost Is $3 billion, and recent tax cuts will make it even harder to pay for. Bipartisan agreement is easier with other...