Justice Democrats

​The Democratic Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States. Since the late 1850s, its main political rival has been the Republican Party; the two parties have since dominated American politics. The Democratic Party was founded in 1828. Martin Van Buren of New York played the central role in building the coalition of state organizations that formed a new party as a vehicle to elect Andrew Jackson of Tennessee. The Democratic Party is the world's oldest active political party. It initially supported expansive presidential power, the interests of slave states, agrarianism, and geographical expansionism, while opposing a national bank and high tariffs. It split in 1860 over slavery and won the presidency only twice between 1860 and 1912, although it won the popular vote two more times in that period. In the late 19th century, it continued to oppose high tariffs and had fierce internal debates on the gold standard. In the early 20th century, it supported progressive reforms and opposed imperialism, with Woodrow Wilson winning the White House in 1912 and 1916. Since Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected president in 1932, the Democratic Party has promoted a liberal platform that includes support for Social Security and unemployment insurance. The New Deal attracted strong support for the party from recent European immigrants but diminished the party's pro-business wing. From late in Roosevelt's administration through the 1950s, a minority in the party's Southern wing joined with conservative Republicans to slow and stop progressive domestic reforms. Following the Great Society era of progressive legislation under Lyndon B. Johnson, who was often able to overcome the conservative coalition in the 1960s, the core bases of the parties shifted, with the Southern states becoming more reliably Republican and the Northeastern states becoming more reliably Democratic.The party's labor union element has become smaller since the 1970s, and as the American electorate shifted in a more conservative direction following the Presidency of Ronald Reagan, the election of Bill Clinton marked a move for the party toward the Third Way, moving the party's economic stance towards market-based economic policy. Barack Obama oversaw the party's passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010. During Joe Biden's presidency, the party has adopted an increasingly progressive economic agenda.

Adam Schiff Blames Entire Democratic Party For Election Defeat
California Senator-elect Adam Schiff recently shared his insights on the reasons behind Vice President Kamala Harris' election defeat, attributing the loss to a combination of factors within the Democratic Party. Schiff acknowledged that the party as a whole bears responsibility for the outcome, emphasizing the need for a new approach to connect with American voters. During a recent interview, Schiff highlighted President-elect Donald Trump's victory as a result of an 'anti-incumbent wave' that swept across the nation, affecting both progressive and conservative candidates. He pointed out that the Democratic Party had become associated with the status quo, making it challenging to resonate with voters seeking change.
One of the key issues identified by Schiff was the state of the economy, noting that many Americans struggle to make a living despite working full-time. He emphasized the importance of addressing economic challenges to regain the trust of the electorate.
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How Democrats found a new approach to violent crime
​Listen to the way Democrats talk about guns, violent crime, and the criminal justice system these days, and you’ll notice that things sound different from the way they did in 2020. That year, following a national protest movement centered around the high-profile police killings of unarmed Black Americans, including Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, Democrats focused their message on protecting citizens from police abuses and overhauling the criminal justice system, rather than reducing violent crime. But four years later, after a historic spike in gun homicide and an election cycle where Republicans attacked them over the issue, Democrats have found a new message. (Vox 9/27/24) READ MORE>>>>>

Democrats Want Over 130 Republicans Banned From Holding Office
More than 130 Republicans have faced challenges to their eligibility to serve in office based on their alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in recent years. Donald Trump has said the 2020 election was stolen from him because of widespread voter fraud, despite a lack of evidence. Critics say these allegations culminated in a number of failed attempts to block Joe Biden's victory—including the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, when Trump supporters violently stormed the building to try to block Congress from certifying Biden's Electoral College win. (Andrew Stanton/MSN 1/5/24)
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Dec 21, 2022: NPR: Zelenskyy was escorted into the Chamber by House Democrats
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was escorted into a packed House Chamber by a welcome committee made up of members of both Congressional chambers.
His arrival was met with extended applause from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
Escorts from the House included Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-M.D., Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Cali., Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill.
He then took to the lectern to address Congress.

Dec 9, 2022: Capital-Gazette: ​‘It’s personal’: Maryland Democrats say US electoral count bill elicits searing Jan. 6 memories
​“It’s still difficult,” Cardin says. “We relive it when we see the videos today.”
That jarring afternoon may remain lodged in his memory, but Cardin and many of his colleagues — including fellow U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and Baltimore-area U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes — are pushing for pending legislation to lessen the chances of similar insurrections by eliminating ambiguity in the electoral count system that officially decides who will be president. Cardin was a member of an informal, bipartisan Senate group that developed the pending bill.

Dec 9, 2022: Vanity Fair: ​KYRSTEN SINEMA KEEPS HOLDING THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY HOSTAGE
The Arizona Senator announced she's leaving the Democratic party and registering as an Independent, but she's been cagey about what that will mean for Democrats in the Senate now, and in 2024 should she run for reelection.

April 7, 2022: The Bulletin: Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed by Senate as first Black woman on Supreme Court
The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon, making her the 116th justice – and first Black woman – to serve on the nation's highest court. 
The Senate's historic vote was 53-47, and three Republicans – Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mitt Romney of Utah – joined every member of the Democratic caucus in voting for her confirmation.

Feb 15, 2022: Politico: ​POLITICO Playbook PM: House Dem retirements hit 30, a modern record
Rep. KATHLEEN RICE (D-N.Y.) said that she won’t run for reelection, making her the 30th Democratic retirement this cycle, which the NRCC is touting as the highest for Dems since 1992.

Jan 22, 2022: CBS News: Senator Kyrsten Sinema formally censured by Arizona Democratic Party
The Arizona Democratic Party has voted to formally censure Senator Kyrsten Sinema "as a result of her failure to do whatever it takes to ensure the health of our democracy," the party said Saturday. The announcement came just days after Sinema opposed a change to the Senate rules that could have moved Democratic-backed voting rights legislation forward.

Jan 19, 2022: CBS: ​Senate braces for showdown over voting rights, filibuster rule
​Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that Democrats will seek a carveout to the filibuster rule to pass voting rights legislation by replacing the current 60-vote threshold needed to break a filibuster with an old-fashioned "talking filibuster."

Zorek Richards

May 1, 2022:
​​ ​​    GOP has a rightwing extreme and Democrats have a leftwing extreme. The problem with the GOP is the that rightwing is leading them and they have no clue where they are going. And Liberal left wing didn't plan an insurrection then ignore it when it became violent..then embrace it again when they thought the coast was clear. Utah Democrats are endorsing a Republican that isnt an extremist like Mike Lee in order to get Lee out of office. They understand that Democracy is at risk. We are in high percentiles for a second Civil War maybe as early as November 2022 with Part 2 of Jan 6 2021.

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October 5, 2022

November 18, 2022: ​New York Time reported: Hakeem Jeffries, Pressing to Lead Democrats, Marks a Generational Shift 
​ The congressman, who has served in the House for a decade, would be a far different leader from Speaker Nancy Pelosi, whom he is running to succeed.  

July 12, 2021: Houston Public Media Reported: “Today, Texas House Democrats stand united in our decision to break quorum and refuse to let the Republican-led legislature force through dangerous legislation that would trample on Texans' freedom to vote,” read a statement from House Democratic leaders. “We are now taking the fight to our nation's Capitol. We are living on borrowed time in Texas. We need Congress to act now to pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to protect Texans — and all Americans — from the Trump Republicans' nationwide war on democracy.”
The statement was attributed to Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner, D-Grand Prairie; Mexican American Legislative Caucus Chair Rafael Anchía, D-Dallas; Texas Legislative Black Caucus Chair Nicole Collier, D-Fort Worth; state Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Houston; and state Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston.
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa also confirmed the news, calling the GOP efforts to change voting laws an “escalation of their attacks on voters.”
"There's no democracy without the right to vote,” Hinojosa said. “Once again, Democrats are standing strong and united to defend the right of every eligible Texas voter to make their voice heard. I'm incredibly proud of our Texas Democratic lawmakers, who continue to fight relentlessly on behalf of Texans, voters, and our democracy.”
In response, Gov. Greg Abbott accused the Democrats of abandoning their responsibilities.

Jan 11, 2022: KHSB: Missouri bill would ban critical race theory in schools
Democratic Rep. Paula Brown said the legislation is "setting people up to just be in court."
"Make no mistake: these bills are an attack on Missouri students," she said in a statement after the committee hearing. "They have the right to learn in classrooms free from censorship."

Dec 19, 2021: MSN: ​Manchin pulls support for Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending plan
​Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia said Sunday he can no longer support President Biden's Build Back Better Act, dealing a potentially fatal blow to the $1.75 trillion tax and spending plan that includes Democrats' key domestic policy initiatives.

Dec 12, 2021: ​Thomasville Times-Enterprise: Bill would help rural areas battle opioid addiction
Sponsored by Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, the Rural Opioid Abuse Prevention Act would help ensure that rural communities with a high level of opioid overdoses have the resources needed to respond to the crisis. 

Dec 10, 2021: Deseret News: ​Do Republicans owe Democrats an apology? Why one Utah candidate is saying sorry for GOP ‘wrongs’
Republican candidate Nick Huey has launched a somewhat unorthodox campaign in Utah’s 4th Congressional District.

Dec 1, 2021: CBS News: Stacey Abrams announces another bid for Georgia governor
Stacey Abrams, the former Democratic nominee for Georgia governor, announced Wednesday that she's running again in 2022. 

Sept 17, 2021: Salon: Amanda Marcotte: Occupy Wall Street set the tone: A decade later, how protests against inequality made the GOP worse

Oct 4, 2019:
​Has someone thought to explain to politicians that the US Mint ISN'T a candy?

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