Brothers and Sisters: Strive
Welcome to Brothers and Sisters, the weekly meetup for prayer* and community at Daily Kos. We put an asterisk on pray* to acknowledge that not everyone uses conventional religious language, but may...
View ArticleMichigan filing deadline presents (relatively) few surprises
Here's the unofficial list of Democratic and Republican candidates who filed to run for Governor, US Senate and House, state legislature, and judgeships before Michigan's 2014 filing deadline today....
View ArticleGrand Rapids to Koch Brothers: Oh No You Don't!
Thinking they could send an anti-tax message ahead of this year's midterm election, the Koch Brothers' Americans for Prosperity shoveled nearly $6,000 into Grand Rapids and tried to deceive people into...
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Michigan Victories Prove LGBT Democrats Can Win Everywhere
There's a fear in some Michigan Democratic circles that LGBT candidates can't win swing seats.There are many possible reasons for this. Some of it may be attributed to the fact that, until recently,...
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10 reasons Mitt Romney isn't running
His poll numbers weren’t the right height.Not sure he can get binders full of votes.47% of corporations are dependent on the government for corporate subsidies. He’s not going to get their votes.Jeb...
View ArticleMichigan, Ohio Democratic Parties file joint SCOTUS brief for marriage equality
The Democratic Parties in both the Wolverine and Buckeye States have come together to file a joint amicus curiae brief in the Supreme Court on the marriage equality case.“Elected officials from across...
View ArticleWYFP? Stereotypes and assumptions
Mom once said that to assume is to make an ass of u and me.WYFP is our community's Saturday evening gathering to talk about our problems, empathize with one another, and share advice, pootie pictures,...
View ArticleDemonizing the Poor
One of the many consequences of having so many states controlled by Republicans is that there has been a flurry of bills demonizing the poor. One of the most common ways of doing so is by dictating...
View ArticleWYFP? Tempus fugit way too fast edition
You have thirty seconds - or, one hour - to read the description of WYFP.WYFP is our community's Saturday evening gathering to talk about our problems, empathize with one another, and share advice,...
View ArticleWYFP: Hodgepodge Edition
WYFP is our community's Saturday evening gathering to talk about our problems, empathize with one another, and share advice, pootie pictures, favorite adult beverages, and anything else that we think...
View ArticleWherein This Ex-College Democrats Leader Calls for Change
In 2008 I had the privilege of serving as Deputy National Communications Director for the College Democrats of America. As the official branch of the Democratic Party on college campuses, CDA has...
View ArticleWYFP: Sick of Everyone Getting Sick Edition
WYFP is our community's Saturday evening gathering to talk about our problems, empathize with one another, and share advice, pootie pictures, favorite adult beverages, and anything else that we think...
View ArticleExpelled GOP lawmaker wants her job back. Editorial boards' response? Priceless.
By now you know about the infamous Michigan sex scandal that caused the resignation of Rep. Todd Courser and the expulsion of Rep. Cindy Gamrat. (They were forced out not for the affair per se, but...
View ArticleRubio aide punches Paul aide at Michigan Republican conference
This has not been a banner week for the Republican Party, especially here in Michigan.A few weeks after two Tea Party darlings were revealed to have had an affair, both were forced out of office late...
View ArticleWYFP? Give Me A Brake Pad Edition
I am the proud owner of a 1997 Buick LeSabre. It’s a great car, and it has gone over 135,000 miles over its lifespan. But it’s starting to show its age.Last year I had to take it in because it died...
View ArticleWhy I'm Running to Join the DNC
In a couple months, a new Democratic National Committee Chair will be elected. But before that — on December 3 — the Michigan Democratic State Central Committee will elect seven people to represent the...
View ArticleWYFP? (Besides the Obvious)
So, uh….Yeah….Uh….….that happened.The election results are everybody’s biggest effing problem — but what are some of the other FPs you are dealing with?Here are a few of mine:1. I need a new car (a new...
View ArticleEllison supporter elected to DNC from Michigan
The Michigan Democratic State Central Committee today elected six Democrats to represent the Great Lakes State on the Democratic National Committee — and at least one of them has publicly pledged to...
View ArticleJudge: Michigan recount must start at noon
Breaking:A federal judge early Monday morning ordered a recount of Michigan's presidential ballots to begin at noon on Monday, and for the state to "assemble necessary staff to work sufficient hours"...
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