On March 17, all eyes in Illinois were on the Democratic congressional primaries. In this staunchly blue state, most Democratic congressional nominees win their elections, so primaries are closely watched.Continue reading “Lessons from the Illinois Democratic Primaries”
Author Archives: Barbara Head
Celebrate a Win
Recently, in a stunning victory against Trump, the Supreme Court struck down his illegal tariffs. The victory was even sweeter as the lead plaintiff in the court case, Learning Resources,Continue reading “Celebrate a Win”
GUN SAFETY ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
DONATE TO THESE NATIONAL GUN SAFETY ORGANIZATIONS: Why donate to these organizations? Because THEY ARE OUR ANSWER TO THE NRA!! They are fighting for us and against gun violence. TheseContinue reading “GUN SAFETY ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE”
No Kings Day
We did it! June 14, 2025 – No Kings Day – was a joyous celebration of unity, strength, and solidarity. It was conceived as opposition to Trump’s birthday bash, whichContinue reading “No Kings Day”
Give Your Legislators Daily Feedback
🤨 As frustrating as the deafening silence is from Congressional Republicans, the apparent capitulation from Democrats in Congress is even more maddening. Chuck Schumer made himself the face of DemocraticContinue reading “Give Your Legislators Daily Feedback”
Resistance Timeline
Resistance leader Robert Hubbell posted the following in his Substack. It provides an excellent and useful guide to of what the next four years under Trump is likely to lookContinue reading “Resistance Timeline”
Fight Back Now! Congressional Contact
Now is a good time to delve into Congressional contact—our most powerful tool for influencing the work of Congress. Is Congressional contact really effective? You might be surprised to knowContinue reading “Fight Back Now! Congressional Contact”
Be a Warrior, Not a Victim! – Why You Should NOT Listen to Polls
The current poll hysteria, which the media has been consumed by, was described by Ezra Levin (co-founder, Indivisible) as: Harris is down! These demographic groups are slipping! That battleground isContinue reading “Be a Warrior, Not a Victim! – Why You Should NOT Listen to Polls”
Election 2024 – Regions in Play
Electoral votes: Region – Midwest: The so-called midwestern “Blue Wall” states – Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania – are must-wins for the Democrats! With their 46 electoral votes, added to thoseContinue reading “Election 2024 – Regions in Play”
Think It Can’t Happen Here? Read on…
We always thought we were safer than everyone else. The United States had a centuries-old, stable democracy and a relatively isolated geography, giving the illusion that the country was protectedContinue reading “Think It Can’t Happen Here? Read on…”
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