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Hate | Issues | National

The REAL “Heart of America”

ByKelly

Trump is well known for labeling people he dislikes, frequently using derogatory nicknames and insults. This is a consistent pattern throughout his political career. And most recently, the president of the United States threatened Democratic lawmakers, calling for their arrest, and accusing them of engaging in “seditious behavior, punishable by death”. Charlie Kirk, in his own words, has made horrifying, un-American statements that should not be lauded. Surely this is not the heart of America.

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Conservation | Issues | State | Volunteer

Progressive Views: New Texas State Parks Coming Soon

ByKelly

In an election in the fall of 2023, voters approved the $1 billion “Centennial Parks Conservation Fund,” named in honor of the 100th anniversary of Texas State Parks in 2023. According to an article in the Texas Tribune, “The fund allows the parks department to expand access to natural spaces across the state, while preserving native ecosystems and cultural landmarks.” Three of these planned park expansions are Enchanted Rock State Park which is adding more than 5,000 acres, the new Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area near Pipe Creek, and the new Post Oak Ridge State Park in Lampasas and Burnet counties.

Final Day of Candidate Filing in Kendall County
Action | Issues | Kendall County | Local

Final Day of Candidate Filing in Kendall County

Bykcdems

Kendall County Democratic Party (KCDP) Chair Laura Bray will be at the KCDP office (216 E. Blanco, Suite 201, Boerne, TX 78006) to accept any last-minute candidate application filings, which are due to her by 6pm on Monday, December 8. Laura will be at the office from 4-6pm that day. Please email chair@kendalltxdemocrats.org or call 830-331-1243 with […]

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Action | Constitution | Issues | Kendall County | Local | State | Vote

Progressive Views: Understanding YOUR Constitution and Why It Impacts YOUR Life

ByKelly

Legislation proposed that is not explicitly covered by the Texas Constitution must be approved by 2/3 majority in each house and be offered to the citizens for a vote. If a majority of citizens voting in the November election approve the amendment it becomes part of the constitution. Future changes would require another constitutional amendment. 17 have been certified for the ballot. The 17 propositions on this year’s ballot cover taxes and tax exemptions, dedicated funds, judiciary, public safety, water infrastructure, and personal rights. Your vote is important! Prepare and make your vote count.

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Action | Issues | Kindness | National

Progressive Views: Where’s Jed Bartlet When We Need Him?

ByKelly

There were 154 episodes of the award-winning series called The West Wing. The Jed Bartlet character was a Nobel Prize-winning economist who at times could be a bit full of himself. Bartlet also listened to all sides of an argument when making decisions and often admitted he was not infallible. He loved his wife and daughters, giving them great respect. I look forward to the day we get back to the norms and values that make our system work.  Moderates must stand up to extremists no matter their party. Let’s all work to end the hostility that threatens our democracy.

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Action | Issues | Medicare/Medicaid | National

Progressive Views: Higher ACA Premiums and Medicare Cuts Are Coming

ByKelly

Unless Republicans extend subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), premiums for ACA enrollees will “spike 75%.” The tax cuts for billionaires included in the Big Ugly Bill will create such a budget shortfall that it will trigger over $536 BILLION in Medicare cuts over a decade. Those in rural areas will be deeply affected by these and Medicaid cuts.

Issues | National | Project 2025

Progressive Views: Woke is Wonderful

ByKelly

The attacks on “Woke” are disgraceful. Radical right-wing Project 2025 politicians continue to attack a word that best translates into love of one’s fellow human beings. The dysfunction threatening our democracy requires immediate action to address partisan extremes. Let’s come together to bring back the norms and values that make our system work.

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Action | Immigration | Issues | National | State

Progressive Views: Fixing Immigration and Border Security for the Long Term

ByKelly

Immigration and border security enforcement have gone haywire. The current government is building concentration camps and sending innocent people, along with criminals, to these camps and to countries that they don’t hail from, all without due process. The only solution that a vast majority of the American public want is complete control of the border, deportation of undocumented criminals, a vibrant and consistent immigration program to keep our economy growing, and most of all a pathway to stay and work here for the vast majority of undocumented folks with long term ties and no criminal record.

Trump and Abbott with title Trump-Abbott Redistricting Exploits Flood Victims.
Gerrymandering | Issues | State

Progressive Views: TxLege’s Redistricting Fiasco

ByKelly

After months of speculation, the President finally told Texas Congressional Republicans earlier in July that he aims to gain five seats from the mid-census redistricting in Texas. Instead of using this Special Session to provide flood relief and disaster mitigation, Gov. Abbott is exploiting the tragedy to serve the President’s unpopular and damaging agenda. Texas needs a non-partisan districting commission to keep both parties from playing the gerrymandering game.

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