The Mueller Report was devastating. But the Trump show, the preamble to the release of the redacted report was more effective than most thought it would be
General News
The Caller said she was a racist who used the “N-Word book” to overcome her prejudice.
She gave an honest testimony on her path from being a racist to personal redemption. She had the perseverance to abandon the edicts of her upbringing.
Democratic Primary shows Centrists still condone the new slavery
The poor and the middle-class are in an existential moment that needs education and leadership. Too many in the Democratic Primary fail to see that.
And the Conservative Republican I fronted now started a conversation with this Progressive
As I agonized on the elliptical at the gym today I felt a tap on my hand. My new Republican Conservative friend approached me and conversed.
On Tamara for Georgia: Forget the Mueller Report & understand the people’s yawn.
While an elite media hyperventilates about the Mueller Report, they fail to force politicians to address issues that directly impact Americans.
A Few Takes
We warned you about the Trump tax-cut-scam. It’s now come to pass. Still, believe?
It isn’t like we did not warn Americans. We did. We always knew Donald Trump’s and the Republican’s tax cut was a scam. It was designed like most things Trump. It was and is a tax cut scam. Many people saw fewer dollars withdrawn from their paycheck given them a semblance of a tax cut. […]
Trump’s non-billionaire status may be unmasked but will the coercion of the rest?
I am starting to see the necessary turn. For too long we have been programmed to believe there was something special about the industrialists, the now billionaires or semblance of billionaires. There was something special about them. Morality and ethics were not that which was special about them, however. After all, their billions are the […]
A sobering article for my friends up North who still wonder why I accept the South
A lot of my friends from Latin America and the Caribbean used to ask me why I stayed in the South. Many African American friends would ask the same. My answer was always the same. What bubble are you living in, my friends? Have you forgotten about the Boston integration bus riots? Have you forgotten […]
People Making a difference
Ashley Mosley, staying in her community to make a difference
Our communities would do well having more people like Ashley Mosley. She stayed in community where many have left intentionally.
Sports
The most profound words I read on Tiger Woods’ win to date
Ashley Miller wrote the best sentiment I have seen so far on the win by Tiger Woods that I found most real and inspiring.
Dwyane Wade 3-pointer blocked & then he banks in game-winning 3-pointer (VIDEO)
Dwyane Wade showed that he still has it. This future hall of fame basketball player did what only most hoped they could.
Occupy Movement
Coffee Party USA Member Shane Brooks at Occupy DC
Our Coffee Party Member and blogger Shane Brooks stood up at and gave a speech to the occupiers at OccupyDC. They were all attentively listening to his comments. He was followed by Steve Fitzgerald, an Occupy Wall Street occupier in New York. Shane Brooks blogs both at Coffee Party USA and at Whiskey With […]
Coffee Party Posts
Coffee Party USA Board of Directors 2016 Meeting in Blue Ridge, Georgia
The Coffee Party USA board of directors coalesced around a strong voter education and turnout strategy that we will be releasing in the forthcoming weeks.
Move To Amend
Move to Amend’s Daniel Lee: Transcending political parties at the People’s Convention (VIDEO)
Many grassroots organizations have converged on Philadelphia, PA using the Democratic National Convention as the catalyst to organize for a better America.
Columnists
Media outlets Trump denounces promotes his anti-immigrant narratives
It’s not difficult to figure out why mainstream media despite being denounced by Donald Trump promote his anti-immigrant narratives.
Is the American Psychological Association Addicted to Militarism and War?
There are multiple reasons why the American Psychological Association seems to lose its scientific rudder, moral compass, and independent voice in the military-intelligence arena.
Radio Shows: Politics Done Right
Impeach Trump? Not if we want to win. Let’s be strategic!
In an ideal world, we would impeach Trump sooner than later. But in these times we must be strategic and take all independent variables into account. It’s all about winning 2020.
Yes, we can! Elizabeth Warren is correct. Klobuchar and the centrist cabal hinders party.
Elizabeth Warren is going bold as centrists like Klobuchar risk ensuring Americans see no reason to change to an economic path of timidity. Trump is at least giving the semblance of fighting for the middle-class & poor.
Guest Bloggers
An important message to Evangelicals: You should never see the Bible the same after reading this.
Most people simply accept that the Bible is the direct word of God without understanding its origin. Here is a necessary primer.
What Liberals need to understand about Progressives
Progressives like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Talib are not trying to be difficult or even purists.
Local News
Support continues to build for Judge William ‘Bill’ McLeod
Judge McLeod turned around his office in two months. McLeod and his staff accomplished more in 2 months than his predecessor did in two years.
Houston Progressives Must Go All in on Pearland ISD Elections
Pearland ISD Elections: Now is the time to canvass and win key races in an area right next door to us. This is a fight worth fighting, and spending time here is worth it.
‘Speak English’: Comments on the most powerful politician in Houston, Lina Hidalgo
Lina Hidalgo is the youngest Harris County Judge ever elected. She is a Latina and an immigrant from Colombia. Shame on Mark Tice.
Bettencourt, Swanson File Bills Targeting Harris County Education Programs
This legislative session, Senator Bettencourt has again filed a bill in at the last possible moment that attempts to abolish the department.
Battleground Texas
Support continues to build for Judge William ‘Bill’ McLeod
Judge McLeod turned around his office in two months. McLeod and his staff accomplished more in 2 months than his predecessor did in two years.
Entertainment
Aretha Franklin, you will be missed but you left us this (VIDEO)
Aretha Franklin is dead but she lives on in the manner most of us knew her. And as such, she lives on and will live on forever.
Anthony Bourdain, Chef, Travel Host and Author, Is Dead at 61 – The New York Times
Anthony Bourdain, celebrity chef extraordinaire committed suicide in Paris. He will be missed for both his cooking and his insight.
Egberto On TV
KTRK Report On The Firework Attack On My Home
KTRK did a very short snippet about my home being fire bombed by fireworks KTRK ABC13 picked up the story of the firework attack on my home from my local newspaper the Kingwood Observer. KTRK never called me for the story. Activist’s home targeted in fireworks stunt in Kingwood | abc13.com LIKE My Facebook Page – […]
Egberto on CNN on Notre Dame Protest of President Obama’s Commencement Speech
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Egberto Mentioned In Media
Fox News’ Juan Williams and Son Criticized After Homecoming Visit to Panama
Fox News’ Juan Williams and Son Criticized After Homecoming Visit to Panama By Bruno Gaston, International Editor ATLANTA, July 21, 2012, 6 p.m. – Panamanian activists from the city of Colón are not thrilled with the description of their city offered by political consultant, Raphael Williams who is the son of Fox News contributor, Juan […]
Members of HoustonPBS – Red, White and Blue Advisory Board
Red, White and Blue Advisory Board About the Red, White and Blue Advisory Board: As a partner with the communities it serves, the weekly political affairs program Red, White and Blue receives input from the Red, White and Blue Advisory Board comprised of volunteer representatives from the Greater Houston Area. These Panel members advise […]
Egberto’s Published Articles
Is Net Neutrality Really Necessary? You’re Damn Right!
by Egberto Willies and Keyan Bliss (Originally Published at Common Dreams) Three weeks after Christmas, the American judiciary gave telecommunications corporations a huge present. On January 14 a federal appeals court decided to weaken the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Internet Neutrality policy by striking down the rules it adopted in 2010 to regulate Internet service […]
Egberto Willies: Wendy Davis’ life story provides empathy necessary to be governor – Kingwood Observer
It seems like I chose just about the right time to write an article on Wendy Davis. She finds herself under attack not only by the entire Right Wing establishment, but from the traditional media as well. She happens to be the story to balance the myriad of bad acts by Republicans. There is a […]