This is not what democracy looks like

HOOSER: This is what democracy looks like

Because our community stepped up, made the calls, sent the emails, and filled the room, our people and our planet had two huge wins last week. On May 6, Representative Chris Todd (Hilo), the new House Finance Committee chair, announced that the only bills that should require Finance Committee approval are those that affect state finances. Per Civil Beat, Todd said that House leadership is planning changes “in a way where we’re not dictating poli…

This is not what democracy looks like

When I saw the news about the Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice (Iowa MMJ) receiving an intimidating letter from state Representative Charley Thomson of Charles City, it brought back memories. Recent memories and feelings of what I experienced late last…