Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. Around the world, women are dealing with rising levels of violence, political oppression, and a lack of control over their bodies. What’s behind all of this? It’s not just random events—it’s part of a pattern that involves politics, social attitudes, and cultural values. Be sure to read part… More Day 48: Why Trump and the GOP Fear Women
Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. Aesop famously said: “You can judge a man by the company he keeps.” While Project 2025 outlines an ambitious and public vision for reshaping America, Trump’s inner circle reveals a much darker picture. Read part two here. These are the convicted, the extremists, and the disruptors – men… More Day 49: Trump’s Inner Circle – The Convicted Criminals
Watch on YouTube or listen via podcast. Today, I interviewed guest Stephen Leuchtman, who has been involved in political campaigns for a lifetime. He has great stories and some insights about why polling is not our friend. There are good reasons for this change, and a lot has to do with how we’ve evolved technologically. Gather… More Day 51: Pollster Stephen Leuchtman Explains Polling Bias
Imagine this: Trump wins the 2024 election, but soon after, the GOP decides he’s more trouble than he’s worth. He’s ranting and raving – ketchup is no longer enough; he’s upgraded to mayonnaise (because it’s white, don’t you know). I mean, this isn’t a stretch; he’s exhausting. Could the GOP use the 25th Amendment to… More Day 54: How the GOP Will Replace Trump with JD Vance
In 1949, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established The Fairness Doctrine to ensure balanced and honest coverage of controversial public issues on broadcast media. It required broadcasters to present contrasting viewpoints on issues of public importance, theoretically fostering an informed public through access to multiple sides of a debate. However, despite its well-intentioned goal of… More Day 55: Restoring Truth to Political Discourse
Two things: Register for the Zoom Debate Watching Party tonight and donate before and after! Today, I wrap up my analysis of the issues by comparing the RNC, Project 2025, and DNC platforms. I’ll examine how they approach national defense, diplomacy, and deportation. Each of these platforms presents a different vision for America’s global role and… More Day 57: Harris vs. Trump on Defense, Diplomacy, and Deportation
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Today and tomorrow, I’ll review the acceptance speeches delivered by the Vice President and Presidential candidates. Today, we’re starting with the Vice-Presidential hopefuls, peeling back the layers of their words to see what they’re saying—and what it might mean for the future of our country. I’ll walk you through a summary of each speech, highlighting… More Day 74: Speech Battle Vance vs. Coach Walz