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STOP, LOOK, LISTEN! by Kathy Sherretts It's not just for geeks anymore... Along with thousands of concerned internet users, I wrote to the FCC to support net neutrality—only to find that the comment process had been hacked and corrupted by millions of fake emails. This week FCC chairman Ajit Pai announced the rollback of regulations that prevent internet providers from blocking or slowing access to certain websites. The elimination of net-neutrality rules opens the door to preferential treatment for some content providers, and closes doors for others. It may be too late now to change the outcome, but don't hesitate to contact your elected representatives with your embittered complaints. A quick explanation of the issue: (Video, 2 min) A look at what could change: (Article, 6 min read) A letter from NY State Attorney General about hacking of the public comments: (Article, 4 min read) -Kathy Sherretts Podcast: Slate Magazine: I Have to Ask, 'That Was a Damn Lie': Jelani Cobb on What Obama Got Wrong About Race in America (17 min) "...Obama is somebody who’s kind of a congenital optimist about race... I would hear Obama and say, 'I’m sorry, but I don’t think you’re entirely cognizant of what these people will do to stop you.' " Article: The Guardian: 'Women are pissed': Trump protest turns to action – and surge in female candidates by Tom McCarthy Fifth in the Guardian's series "The Promise", examining Trump voters in Pennsylvania's former steel country. Women are indeed filing, running and winning in municipal elections. But is it enough? Will the movement outlive the moment? Article: New York Times: The Voices in Blue America's Head by Jason Zengerle “…Democracy is not just a job for politicians,” says Jon Favreau. A small group from the communications department of the Obama White house decided that “Pod Save America” and Crooked Media could be their contribution to the anti-Trump resistance.  Outraged? Ready to do something about it? Learn how to take effective action using free resources from Harvard's Resistance School and Mobilize America in this video from our own Karen McCann. For more ways to take action check out the action plans put together by PAGE (Progressive Action Global Exchange), Americans of Conscience andIndivisible; or watch the four sessions of the Fall 2017 series of theResistance School, Leadership: Story, Structure, Strategy.
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STOP, LOOK, LISTEN! by Kathy Sherretts Say it ain't so, Al... Should he stay or should he go? Either way, one of the strongest progressive voices in the Senate has been effectively strangled. Meanwhile, the tax bill has rolled back from the House to the Senate, trailing the lint and hairballs that it picked up on the way in the form of abortion restrictions and the repeal of the Johnson Amendment. Contact your senators this week! --Kathy Sherretts Video: Washington Post: Who's still booking events at Mar-a-Lago? (4 min) After a flood of charity events left Mar-a-Lago, pro-Trump groups are trying to make up the lost business. Article: Seattle Times: A Washington county that went for Trump is shaken as immigrant neighbors start disappearing by Nina Shapiro In a small, close-knit communities it’s noticed when someone goes missing. People have lost neighbors, schools have lost students and businesses have lost employees. Speech: Vulture.com: Annie Proulx National Book Award Speech "...We don’t live in the best of all possible worlds...We are living through a massive shift from representative democracy to something called viral direct democracy, now cascading over us in a garbage-laden tsunami of raw data."  What is Donna Red Wing's superpower? Why does the alt-right hate and fear her so much? Find out the true story behind the woman the Christian Coalition called The Most Dangerous Woman in America in this video by our own Karen McCann. For more ways to take action check out the action plans put together by PAGE (Progressive Action Global Exchange), Americans of Conscience and Indivisible; or join/watch the final session of the Fall 2017 Resistance School sessions: Strategic Planning. It will be alive tomorrow Tuesday, November 21 at 7 PM EST. STOP, LOOK, LISTEN! by Kathy Sherretts Congratulations to us! Last week Democrats won in state and local races at every level—many of them first-time candidates activated by the Trump presidency, and supported by a community of Resisters. We mentioned it back in July, but it’s worth repeating: sign up for the Legislative Action Center's MegaVote. It's a good way to stay informed—or rather, to inform yourself—about upcoming actions in the US Congress. The Senate will be voting on Trump's nominees to the Federal Courts. Since these are lifetime appointments, their effects will last far beyond the current administration. And you’re getting nominees like this guy. So please, contact your representatives. --Kathy Sherretts Podcast: Slate Magazine: Trumpcast. The Giant Pool of Money Laundering by Jacob Weisberg (37 min) Money laundering has long been been viewed as inevitable, and is only prosecuted when it is a useful tool toward some other end. Adam Davidson of the New Yorker explains how money laundering works, and his theory of how the Trump Organization may have backed into it. Article: The Daily Beast: Jenna Abrams Duped the Mainstream Media and the World by Ben Collins and Joseph Cox Jenna Abrams built up an image of a straight-talking, no-nonsense blogger. She pushed divisive views on immigration, segregation, and Donald Trump during the 2016 election. She got attention from national news outlets. Her tweets went viral, earning ridicule from journalists, historians, and celebrities—and support from far-right users coming to her defense. That was the plan all along. Jenna Abrams did not exist. Video: FairVote: Fixing Congress with Fair Representation Voting (6 min) Most voters are locked in congressional districts that are increasingly skewed toward one party. Too many votes simply do not matter. Earlier this year, Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced the Fair Representation Act, a proposal to eliminate the corrosive effects of gerrymandering and hyper-partisanship.  If this week has taught us anything, it's about the importance of getting out the vote. But misinformation about fake voter fraud is leading to restrictive new laws and voter suppression. Find out more in Karen McCann's video Why Are We Still Talking About Imaginary Voter Fraud? For more ways to take action check out the action plans put together by PAGE (Progressive Action Global Exchange), Americans of Conscience Action, and Indivisible; or join/watch the final session of the Fall 2017 Resistance School sessions: Strategic Planning. It will be alive on November 21 at 7 PM EST. STOP, LOOK, LISTEN! by Kathy Sherretts The wrestling over the Senate tax bill is underway, and it seems that any form it finally takes will result in a bigger wealth gap. Don't forget to write to your senators and representatives and tell them what you think their priorities should be as this bill is debated. For those of you who feel guilty about the sheer amount of time you spend absorbing all the political detritus from the US, here's a fun new way to get your politics and improve your Spanish at the same time: Slate Magazine's new "Gabfest en Español: I had never heard the phrase "tragarse el sapo" before—but it's perfect! Kathy Sherretts Article: The Conversation: Why we need to save the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau by Jeff Sovern, Ann L. Goldweber, and Gina M. Calabrese Before Congress created the bureau in 2011, consumer protection was rolled into the missions of a bunch of different agencies, where regulators often gave it a back seat. The CFPB is under attack from Republican members of Congress who want to lift bank regulations or eliminate the agency altogether. Board Game: Preitauer Black History Collection: Blacks and Whites, the Board Game from Psychology Today In 1970 Psychology Today published a board game where players were divided into white and black, and had to make economic progress while competing with each other. Based on Monopoly, the idea was to demonstrate how the odds were stacked against black people by having different rules for each race in the game. It’s worth noting that the original version of Monopoly itself, called ‘The Landlord’s Game‘, was designed to demonstrate how the current economic system led to inequality and bankruptcy. Graphic: The Washington Post: Facebook Ads the Russians targeted at different groups by Dan Keating, Kevin Schaul and Leslie Shapiro Based on Facebook's user preferences .Russian data experts tried to influence voter behavior and exploit divisions in American society on hot-button issues. Did you see any of these ads or messages during campaign season?  The anniversary of the 2016 election is Wednesday, Nov. 8. Join us to raise a glass at Merchant Pub in celebration of the fact we've survived a whole year of the new abnormal. And watch the video by American Resistance Sevilla's own Karen McCann: Post-Election Stress Disorder: Should You Be Worried? For more ways to take action check out the action plans put together by PAGE (Progressive Action Global Exchange), Americans of Conscience, and Indivisible; or join/watch session 3 of the Fall 2017 Resistance School sessions: Theory of Change with Jessie Ulibarri. It will be alive this Thursday at 7 PM EST. (A little late for Spain, but you never know.) You can also watch it later at the Resistance School website. |
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