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Author Archives: Debra29
Cutting The Federal Safety Net – Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid
“Our society must make it right and possible for old people not to fear the young or be deserted by them, for the test of a civilization is the way that it cares for its helpless members. ” … Continue reading
Posted in Midterm Elections, Social Security Medicare Medicaid, State Elections, Uncategorized
Tagged Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security
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This Land Is Your Land – The Power of State Elections (Updated Nov 15)
“The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in State governments are numerous and indefinite.” – James Madison Inform The State’s Power Your governor and state legislature make … Continue reading
Posted in Governorships, Local and State Elections, Uncategorized
Tagged Governors, State Representatives, State Senators
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A State by State Sizzling Hot Season (updated Nov 13)
The crucial Congressional and State races are days away. Herein lies a succinct list of Democratic Candidates for Senator, Congressional Representative and Governor who need your help in competitive races across our nation. Inform Navigate to the prior updated … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Governorships, Midterm Elections, The House Race, The Senate Race, Uncategorized
Tagged Governorships, House of Representatives, Senate
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The Battle For The Senate (updated November 15)
Inform Republicans currently have a 51-49 majority in the Senate, with two independents caucusing with Democrats. With Vice President Pence as the tie-breaker in the Senate, Democrats need to flip a net of two seats in 2018 to … Continue reading
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Flipping The House 2018 (Updated Nov 15)
Inform Democrats, who have been sidelined as the House minority party since 2010, need to flip 24 Republican seats while keeping the 194 seats they currently hold. How can we help from afar? Donate. Here is to whom. My friends and … Continue reading
Posted in Midterm Elections, Uncategorized
Tagged House of Representatives, Midterm Elections
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Independence Day 2018
I dedicate this blog to my mom, Mariet Sagrestano Varban, who passed this past year. She gave my sisters and I the courage, spirit, and strength to advocate, defend, and support human rights. This political blog was created as a … Continue reading
Posted in Local and State Elections, Midterm Elections, Uncategorized
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The New York Democratic Primary
“The vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have” John Lewis “The ballot is stronger than the bullet” Abraham Lincoln New York City residents will now begin the process of electing officials who will frame housing, education, welfare, immigration, … Continue reading
Posted in Local and State Elections, Uncategorized
Tagged Borough President, Cities, City Council Member, Comptroller, District Attorney, Justices of the Civil Court, Justices of the Supreme Court, Mayor, New York City, Primary
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The Power of Local and State Elections
“The happy Union of these States is a wonder; their Constitution a miracle; their example the hope of Liberty throughout the world.” James Madison Never question the importance of … Continue reading
Posted in Governorships, Local and State Elections, Uncategorized
Tagged Cities, Governors, Local Representatives, Mayor, Mayors, State Representatives, State Senators, Townships
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Our Environment
“Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children. We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our Children.” Ancient American Indian Proverb … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Uncategorized
Tagged Fuel Efficiency, Paris Climate Accord, Pesticide, The Clean Power Plan
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The Repeal of The Affordable Care Act
Inform – Updated May 2017 On May 4, 2017, the House narrowly approved (217-213) legislation to repeal and replace major parts of the Affordable Care Act. Twenty Republicans joined Democrats in voting no. The House bill would eliminate tax … Continue reading
Posted in Affordable Care Act, Planned Parenthood
Tagged American Health Care Act, Freedom Caucus, Medicaid, Tea Party, Title X
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