Category: “Do Something” Campaign Companion

Day 59: Harris vs Trump: Kids, Women and LGBTQIA+ Rights

September 8, 2024

The policy platforms of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump provide voters with stark choices regarding issues that affect children, women, and the LGBTQIA+ community. On one side, Harris and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) champion inclusivity, equality, and expanded rights for marginalized groups. Meanwhile, Trump and the Republican National Committee (RNC), supported by Project 2025,… More Day 59: Harris vs Trump: Kids, Women and LGBTQIA+ Rights

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Day 60 Harris vs Trump: Social Security, Medicare and Healthcare

September 7, 2024

I’m opening today with a few news updates! I wanted to share this Twitter thread by Chris Krebs. I mention him often because of my cybersecurity work; he was the former head of CISA, America’s Cyber Defense Agency. Trump fired him because he said our elections were safe from cyber interference. He discussed Russia and… More Day 60 Harris vs Trump: Social Security, Medicare and Healthcare

Day 61: Harris vs Trump: Climate, Energy, and the Environment

September 6, 2024

Today, let’s discuss our decisions about the future—decisions that will determine our planet’s health, economy, and future generations’ survival. We must discuss the clear and critical differences between the Republican National Committee (RNC), Project 2025, and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) platforms regarding climate, energy, and environmental protections. Our choices about energy and environmental policy… More Day 61: Harris vs Trump: Climate, Energy, and the Environment

Day 62: American Failure-Lies, Guns, and Useful Idiots

September 5, 2024

I do this podcast like a radio show to discuss new information in real-time. Ultimately, this podcast may be a documentary-style time capsule about this election from one person’s point of view. We need to discuss new information based on the news that broke last night and today. At my wise old age of 62,… More Day 62: American Failure-Lies, Guns, and Useful Idiots

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Day 63: Harris vs Trump: Laws, Policing, Guns, Veterans

September 4, 2024

I’ve compared the three platforms in play for this 2024 Presidential Election. I used the Republican National Committee (RNC) 2024 Platform, Project 2025 Mandate for Leadership, and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) 2024 Harris Platform on critical issues, (there are links to all three on the sidebar of this blog.) These high-level summaries will hopefully… More Day 63: Harris vs Trump: Laws, Policing, Guns, Veterans

Day 64: Harris vs Trump: Economy, Taxes, Poverty

September 3, 2024

I’ve compared the three platforms in play for this 2024 Presidential Election. I used the Republican National Committee (RNC) 2024 Platform, Project 2025 Mandate for Leadership, and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) 2024 Harris Platform on critical domestic issues (there are links to all three on the sidebar of this blog.) These high-level summaries will… More Day 64: Harris vs Trump: Economy, Taxes, Poverty

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Day 66: Supreme Court Rulings That Changed Our Lives

September 1, 2024

Supreme Court decisions have played a massive role in shaping American society. Some of these rulings have advanced justice and equality, while others have sparked intense debates. This blog explores some of the most important Supreme Court cases, looking at how they’ve changed our laws and the way we live. Breaking Down Barriers: Victories in… More Day 66: Supreme Court Rulings That Changed Our Lives

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Day 67: Supreme Court as Guardian of Democracy’s Fragile Balance

August 31, 2024

The Supreme Court is one of the three branches of the United States government, standing alongside the Executive Branch (led by the President) and the Legislative Branch (made up of Congress). Each branch has a unique job. The Supreme Court’s main job is to interpret the laws of the land, ensuring they follow the Constitution.… More Day 67: Supreme Court as Guardian of Democracy’s Fragile Balance

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Day 68: Why Trump and Vance Use Insults as a Campaign Strategy

August 30, 2024

In this year’s election, politicians, especially from the GOP, are using harmful labels as a big part of their strategy. This isn’t just about insults—it’s a way to divide people, stop them from voting, and get certain groups to support them out of fear. These labels often target three main groups: ethnic minorities, women, and… More Day 68: Why Trump and Vance Use Insults as a Campaign Strategy

A photo of the Project 2025 Mandate for Leadership book.

Day 70: Project 2025 is the Heritage Foundation Coming for Us

August 28, 2024

Project 2025 is a big plan created by the Heritage Foundation, a group that supports conservative ideas. It is a ginormous, detailed guide that discusses changes in important areas like immigration, environmental rules, and how federal agencies work. The goal is to change policies and ensure that a future conservative government can quickly implement these… More Day 70: Project 2025 is the Heritage Foundation Coming for Us

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Day 71: Campaign Season & Influencing Those Closest to You

August 27, 2024

Campaign season is often a time of heightened emotions and passionate opinions, especially regarding elections. Imagine sitting down with family members, friends, or close associates—people who know you well and with whom you share a deep connection. The conversation turns to the upcoming election, and suddenly, it’s clear that you’re not on the same page… More Day 71: Campaign Season & Influencing Those Closest to You

Day 72: Elevating Your Role—Why Down-Ballot Campaigns Are Critical

August 26, 2024

When we think about elections, the spotlight usually falls on the presidential race or the big Senate battles, but much more is happening beneath the surface. Down-ballot races—those local and state elections that don’t always make the headlines—are crucial for shaping the future of our democracy. They might not have the glitz and glamor of… More Day 72: Elevating Your Role—Why Down-Ballot Campaigns Are Critical

Kamala in one corner and Trump in the other.

Day 73: Two Visions, One Nation – Trump and Harris’s Acceptance Speeches Unpacked

August 25, 2024

Today, we’re diving into two pivotal speeches from the 2024 election cycle—Donald Trump’s acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention and Kamala Harris’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. These speeches, delivered just a month apart, offer two distinctly different visions for America’s future, each reflecting the candidates’ core beliefs and leadership styles. But… More Day 73: Two Visions, One Nation – Trump and Harris’s Acceptance Speeches Unpacked