Jim Gallagher

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Sep 29

A new way forward…

Vice President Harris and Governor Walz are fighting for a New Way Forward that protects our fundamental freedoms, strengthens our democracy, and ensures every person has the opportunity to not just get by, but to get ahead. As a prosecutor, Attorney General, Senator, and now Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris always stood …

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Sep 03

NPR: What to watch for in the post-Labor Day campaign sprint

2024 Election NPR What to watch for in the post-Labor Day campaign sprint September 3, 20245:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Domenico Montanaro For the first time in two months, the presidential election is actually set. There are sure to be lots more surprises — and nail biting — to come, though. Here are …

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Aug 06

Harris Picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Running Mate

IN WSJ By John McCormick, Tarini Parti and Catherine Lucey Updated Aug. 6, 2024 5:44 pm ET Vice President Kamala Harris has named Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. WSJ’s Ken Thomas explains what Walz brings to the Democrats’ election showdown with Donald Trump and JD Vance. Photo: Photo: Jim Vondruska/Getty Images The …

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Jul 03

Letters: If Joe Biden steps down, so should Donald Trump

from Chicago Tribune Editorial Page  July 3rd, 2024 I, like millions of other Americans and people from around the world, watched the cringe-worthy presidential debate. Neither candidate inspires confidence in the United States as a world leader. What I find most interesting is Sunday’s editorial (“As America sank into the couch, Biden and Trump combined …

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Jun 05

FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Actions to Secure the Border

New actions will bar migrants who cross our Southern border unlawfully from receiving asylum Biden taking action as Congressional Republicans put partisan politics ahead of national security, twice voting against toughest reforms in decades Since his first day in office, President Biden has called on Congress to secure our border and address our broken immigration …

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May 11

NYT: Biden Is Not the First U.S. President to Cut Off Weapons to Israel May 10, 2024 In The News By Peter Baker

The president was livid. He had just been shown pictures of civilians killed by Israeli shelling, including a small baby with an arm blown off. He ordered aides to get the Israeli prime minister on the phone and then dressed him down sharply. The president was Ronald Reagan, the year was 1982, and the battlefield …

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Mar 27

EARTHDAY.ORG Proudly Unveils ‘How to Do Earth Day 2024’ Toolkit

Washington, D.C. (March 12, 2024) – Since the very first Earth Day in 1970, millions of people from more than 190 countries worldwide have come together every April 22nd to stand up for the planet and champion a greener, more equitable future for us all. Now in its 54th year, Earth Day serves as a …

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Mar 06

2024 Election Analysis from the NY Times

2024 Election: Live Updates (click on link) https://www.nytimes.com/news-event/2024-election

Feb 03

REPOSTED IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH. Black Lives DO MATTER!

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Feb 03

A new collaborative bipartisan deal to reign in Border chaos is “dead” thanks to Republican House

They haven’t even read it but will kill the bill in order to promote a “Trump” deal promised if he is elected. From  Axios – Jan 29, 2024 at https://www.axios.com/2024/01/29/trump-republicans-border-deal-senate-immigration Trump, House Republicans plot to kill border deal Stef W. Kight Republican and Democratic senators are taking to the airwaves, scrambling to pass severe restrictions …

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