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Flipping The House 2018 (Updated Nov 15)

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Debra29

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 →

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Independence Day 2018

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Debra29

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 →

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The New York Democratic Primary

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Debra29

“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 →

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The Power of Local and State Elections

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Debra29

“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 →

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Our Environment

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Debra29

“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 →

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