Maria Teresa Kumar did not allow Chuck Todd to derail the truthful narrative that Bernie Sanders will add excitement that will encourage a new base that includes a group of diverse young people.
General News
Must Watch: John Oliver destroys arguments from Medicare for All opponents.
John Oliver gives the perfect explanation of Medicare for All that should convince many who had the wool pulled over their head. PLEASE WATCH.
Chuck Todd’s Biden interview boils my Medicare for All Progressive blood
My blood started to boil as I listened to Biden denigrate Sanders, Warren, & Medicare for All, a policy that makes life better for every American.
Tom Steyer calls out ThisWeek host Martha Raddatz for toeing the Trump economic narrative
Tom Steyer did not let ABC’s ThisWeek Host Martha Raddatz get away with pushing the Donald Trump narrative on the economy using a poll.
Pundits Look to Bloomberg as Their Anti-Sanders Savior
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is at about 14%. But inconvenient data never stopped anxious members of the media from inflating their preferred candidates’ standing.
A Few Takes
Major doctor’s organization comes out in full support of Medicare for All.
It has always behooved many why ALL doctors have not immediately supported Medicare for All. These doctors make us proud.
One dead at Bellaire High School shooting in Texas.
Once again we have a gun situation at a school. One kid is dead after a shooting at Bellaire High School in the Houston Metropolitan Area.
Cory Booker quits presidential race. Neoliberalism can destroy otherwise great candidates.
I cannot say I am sorry to see “Cory Booker,” the institution leave the race. I have always looked at Booker as what could have been. I think he is intelligent and compassionate. I think he genuinely cares about people. That said, I think he never gained traction because of that twitch that tells you, […]
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Trump to cut Medicare & Social Security – Doctors support Medicare for All.
Donald Trump said he is ready to break his Medicare / Social Security promise in 2nd Term. Doctors are supporting Medicare for all in droves.
Hillary’s Bernie attack was shameful. More doctor organizations supporting Medicare for All.
Hillary’s attack on Bernie has two purposes, slow down his momentum & 2nd, refuse to accept responsibility for her loss. More doctors onboard Medicare for All.
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Columnists
‘Tick-tock,’ says the Trump Corruption Clock
Now, picture a clock: the Donald Trump Corruption Clock. The white-gloved hands – one bigger, one just small — always point away from himself.
Pundits Look to Bloomberg as Their Anti-Sanders Savior
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is at about 14%. But inconvenient data never stopped anxious members of the media from inflating their preferred candidates’ standing.
Guest Bloggers
AOC Stood Up to the DCCC. It’s about time someone did.
DCCC is not the Democratic Party. They chose to blacklist vendors working for progressives, AOC rightfully chose not to fund their demise.
Brexit as Identity Politics: Closer to US-style politics.
Brexit seemed to produce a form of identity crisis and paranoia in Londoners. Progressive Londoners seemed to be having an identity crisis..
Local News
One dead at Bellaire High School shooting in Texas.
Once again we have a gun situation at a school. One kid is dead after a shooting at Bellaire High School in the Houston Metropolitan Area.
Don’t let this happen to you hanging Christmas light or just climbing.
I’m leaving politics for a few minutes to post this basic human story. Don’t ruin your Christmas climbing without safety precautions. It could be fatal.
BREAKING: 3rd homicide in my sleepy suburb of Kingwood Texas?
There was a homicide in Kingwood. Sadly this is the 2nd homicide event this year. The other one I know of occurred shockingly on my street.
Texas floods not an act of God but ideological willful disregard of science.
Corporate/political crookedness is responsible for the successive floods in the Houston area and beyond. It has little to do with God. Here is the deal.
Environment
Can fungi help clean up contaminated soils throughout the country?
Like animals, fungi derive energy by breaking down large molecules into smaller compounds. They do so by secreting enzymes and acids.
What is the environmental impact of dockless e-scooters?
You’ve certainly seen dockless e-scooters in your town or somewhere nearby. Some 85,000 of these electric-powered are around. Environmental impact?
People Making a difference
Keshia’s Story: Could save a KKK member from a mob but not her restaurant
Keshia is the activist who put her body between a mob and a KKK member who otherwise was going to get beaten to death. Sadly, she was unable to save her restaurant.
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
Texans Win. But why do it the hard way?
The Texans vs Bills game was exciting but it should have ended in regulation. Bill O’Brien is lucky to have stellar players.
Simone Biles named female athlete of the year | khou.com
Simone Biles continues to make Houston proud as she wins female athlete of the year. Congratulations! COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Gymnastics powerhouse Simone Biles has been named the 2019 Team USA Female Olympic Athlete of the Year after another record-setting performance in competition this year. Biles topped a list of award-winners of the honors presented […]
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Entertainment
Actresses Diahann Carroll, barrier breaker of the ’60s died at 84.
One of my favorite actresses, Diahann Carroll, died today. We actually got her program in Spanish while I was growing up in Panama.
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.
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.
Netroots Nation
Netroots Nation 2016 in St. Louis, Missouri
Netroots Nation 2016 was one of the most eventful as the organization refocused on social, economic, and racial justice issues in a more intentional manner.
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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.
Occupy Movement
Occupy Kingwood – A Sustainable Form Of The Occupy Movement (2012-09-08)
Occupy Kingwood VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL Well we completed week 38. This post is somewhat late but better late than never. Today Valerie continued with her new break off from Kingwood Occupy with her Un-Occupy Women group. Inasmuch as it is a separate movement I am fusing the videos and pictures as our ultimate […]
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.
Egberto On TV
Egberto on CNN on Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance
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Guested on HuffPost Live Discussing Grover Norquist’s Anti-Tax Pledge
The HuffPost Live community sounds off with Abby Huntsman, vice presidential candidate Jon Huntsman’s daughter, as she discusses the GOP lawmakers who have spurned Grover Norquist’s anti-tax pledge and how that will impact the fiscal cliff talks. Originally aired on November 20, 2012 Hosted by: Abby Huntsman GUESTS INCLUDE: Jen Bendery (Washington D.C.) HuffPost […]
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Overheard on CNN.com: SOPA stokes some readers’ ire, plus tech talk from CES – This Just In
Editor’s note: This post is part of the Overheard on CNN.com series, a regular feature that examines interesting comments and thought-provoking conversations posted by the community. Share your thoughts about the technology world on CNN iReport’s Tech Talk assignment. "I used to surf the web freely, then I took SOPA to the knee." –Kaew […]
Honored To Be Recipient Of One Of 6 CNN iReport Spirit Honoree Awards In Atlanta At CNN iReport Award Ceremony
While at Netroots Nation 2012 a CNN iReport producer emailed asking for a headshot for a special project. CNN iReports always have special projects many of us work on because we simply love citizen journalism. CNN has given a unique opportunity to citizen journalist the ability to give their material national and international exposure using […]
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 […]