
Freedom to Vote Act will save our democracy
In the midst of this tragic war in Ukraine, I thought you might need a little humor to lift your spirits. When the Freedom to Vote Act is reintroduced this fall, one of the advertisements will be this video.
Enjoy! https://act.represent.us/sign/electiledysfunction/
PUBLIC DEMOCRACY AMERICA
52 Senators allow filibuster to block Freedom to Vote Act, despite a majority of voters supporting the bill
Majority of American voters, both Republicans and Democrats, support the Freedo

Initiative Hoping to Expand County Commission
Bipartisan Petition In Hopes Of Expanding Commission Lexi Peery
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A Washington County Commission meeting. Some residents are hoping to add four more seats to the commission. Some residents in Washington County are filing a petition to expand the number of seats on the commission, and if it’s approved they’ll move on to gathering signatures to get the issue on the ballot.
There are currently three full-time commissioners in Washington County. Allen Davis, who ran for a se

Russia is a Terrorist State
Brace yourself for the brutal attacks on civilians and innocent children that are coming from the terrorist state of Russia. Here is a news report predicting the future and what we must do: "As never before, we must summon the determination and discipline to support and elect leaders who have the maturity, judgment, and strength to lead America through a perilous time. However, whatever challenges we face in overcoming a divided political landscape, they pale in comparison to

Biden's First Year Challenges
President Joe Biden has clearly articulated the obstacles and challenges that he had to deal with in his first year in office. I cannot remember in my lifetime a President who in his first term faced as many challenges as he did:
• An attack on the legitimacy of his election victory.
• An insurrection and attempted coup before his Inauguration.
• A massive pandemic and the previous administration’s inadequate planning and a lack of an infrastructure to support and control the

Democrats ask Who Are We?
As we stand with the people of Ukraine and admire their courage, we as Democrats ask this question. Who are we? These are anxiety-producing times. Modest victories are achieved at great cost. Gains are temporary, and margins are narrow. Governing is messy, and criticism is easy. Predictions of doom abound. Here’s the thing: Somebody has to have the guts to stare those facts in the face and do something about it. That’s us. We must be realistic without being fatalistic. We mus