Hi, all, and happy Sunday! You may not believe it, but a LOT of great stuff happened this week—and I mean beyond the long-awaited indictment of our disgraced ex-President. So let’s review it, shall we? Remember—it’s all too easy to focus on what’s grim; it’s human nature, after all, to seek out threats. And don’t get me wrong—they’re everywhere, and very real. But it’s also important to focus our attention on what our hard work has accomplished—if we don’t, we’ll lose the energy necessary to do more!
I read the first article on abortion, Jessica, that you said we all should read. Wow!! Outstanding!! However, please note people, it is incredibly long, but so worth reading all the way to the very, very end.
So much excellent history and also, more importantly, what we need to do as the Democratic Party, and as citizens to make sure we win in 2024 against the Republicans. Again, people, a must read. Well worth the 1/2 hour plus to finish this article. And I copied and saved it so I can send it out to family and friends. The more of us who know this info the better!!
Extra: Some EXCELLENT comments in it such as this one from Governor Gretchen Whitmer, “If you don’t think abortion is an economic issue, you probably don’t have a uterus." And several times I was thrusting my fist into the air yelling with what was said. Also, I am passing this on to Simon Rosenberg for his campaign re women and children, and to Robert Hubbell, just because. And it is full of great ideas about how we can hopefully get more young people registered to vote and to the polls in 2024.
Please make the time to read it. And then use the information.
Bonus: If you want to see the video the author talks about from Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow slamming a Republican colleague for lies she sent out about McMorrow, tune into this CNN interview and video from 4/20/2022 https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2022/04/20/mallory-mcmorrow-michigan-state-senate-intvu-dlt-vpx.cnn Not the entire video of her speech, but enough. Whew! She is someone to watch and re-elect!!
I agree, an excellent article that I also forwarded. Universal pre-K, paid family leave and Medicare for all are also what I consider to be economic issues that the old school Democratic establishment have not fought for hard enough! The Democrats risk losing the hard to earn trust of young voters when they fail to follow through. Same with environmental issues!
My favorite, though, is Disney. Showed that idiot that no matter where he got his "education", he's no match for the likes of Disney, and he got SCHOOLED!!
Wow, fantastic email Jessica!!! Your list of good news gave me a big lift. The videos were terrific too.
In my weekly email trying to get people helping--usually to get people writing postcards, but this week for phone banking for Wisconsin for today, Monday and Tuesday-- I told people your story about phone banking when you got the poll worker who didn't know the difference between a Democrat and a Republican so wasn't gonna vote. Inspiring story! Ben Yee had a great phone banking story too, where he was calling for Biden in 2020 and got a Republican woman who said she didn't think she could vote for a Democrat since she was a Republican and he said well if you aren't happy with the way things are going you can vote for Biden and she said, really? He said yes and she said ok she was going to do that. And then he said do you want to volunteer? And she said, you mean to make calls like you are doing? He said yes. She said yes.
I love these stories since I am a shy phone banker.
Apr 3, 2023·edited Apr 3, 2023Liked by Jessica Craven
Started subscribing to Jay Kuo after clicking your link and reading his article. So good!
Also, came across a tweeted TikTok video (from BrooklynDad_Defiant) after clicking your link to "The Good Liars" tweet about the "massive protest" in front of Trump Towers (which itself was funny), have to share it here for another good laugh - thank you so much for brightening up my Monday morning!
Another rousing & joyous post!!! Thank you so very much. I got an out-loud laugh to the only T-supporter saying everyone protests online. 😂😂😂 As you pointed out, there were lots of protests for Transgender Day! So so glad I found you!! 💞💞💞
Thank you Jessica! So much great news, so wonderful to read about all these things. Thank you for keeping track for us and sharing.
Always! It’s a joy and a delight.
I read the first article on abortion, Jessica, that you said we all should read. Wow!! Outstanding!! However, please note people, it is incredibly long, but so worth reading all the way to the very, very end.
So much excellent history and also, more importantly, what we need to do as the Democratic Party, and as citizens to make sure we win in 2024 against the Republicans. Again, people, a must read. Well worth the 1/2 hour plus to finish this article. And I copied and saved it so I can send it out to family and friends. The more of us who know this info the better!!
Extra: Some EXCELLENT comments in it such as this one from Governor Gretchen Whitmer, “If you don’t think abortion is an economic issue, you probably don’t have a uterus." And several times I was thrusting my fist into the air yelling with what was said. Also, I am passing this on to Simon Rosenberg for his campaign re women and children, and to Robert Hubbell, just because. And it is full of great ideas about how we can hopefully get more young people registered to vote and to the polls in 2024.
Please make the time to read it. And then use the information.
Bonus: If you want to see the video the author talks about from Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow slamming a Republican colleague for lies she sent out about McMorrow, tune into this CNN interview and video from 4/20/2022 https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2022/04/20/mallory-mcmorrow-michigan-state-senate-intvu-dlt-vpx.cnn Not the entire video of her speech, but enough. Whew! She is someone to watch and re-elect!!
Indeed she is. And yes, I probably should have warned that the article is long. But so very very worth it.
I agree, an excellent article that I also forwarded. Universal pre-K, paid family leave and Medicare for all are also what I consider to be economic issues that the old school Democratic establishment have not fought for hard enough! The Democrats risk losing the hard to earn trust of young voters when they fail to follow through. Same with environmental issues!
Yep they sure do.
My favorite, though, is Disney. Showed that idiot that no matter where he got his "education", he's no match for the likes of Disney, and he got SCHOOLED!!
He really did. It’s fantastic.
Jessica, you are amazing! Thank you for rooting out the truth and sharing it.
You’re welcome! I love doing it!
Fabulous news from all over the place, thanks so much, Jessica!
You’re very welcome!
I must have that meme ! Trump crying 🥳
All of the memes I post are available on the Into Action website!
https://library.into-action.us/?utm_campaign=o&utm_medium=o&utm_source=intoactionlab.com
I don't know how you do this but I'm so grateful that you do!
Love and blessings,
It’s easy, honestly! I gather good news as I go! Worth the small amount of trouble it takes for all the joy it brings.
Wow, fantastic email Jessica!!! Your list of good news gave me a big lift. The videos were terrific too.
In my weekly email trying to get people helping--usually to get people writing postcards, but this week for phone banking for Wisconsin for today, Monday and Tuesday-- I told people your story about phone banking when you got the poll worker who didn't know the difference between a Democrat and a Republican so wasn't gonna vote. Inspiring story! Ben Yee had a great phone banking story too, where he was calling for Biden in 2020 and got a Republican woman who said she didn't think she could vote for a Democrat since she was a Republican and he said well if you aren't happy with the way things are going you can vote for Biden and she said, really? He said yes and she said ok she was going to do that. And then he said do you want to volunteer? And she said, you mean to make calls like you are doing? He said yes. She said yes.
I love these stories since I am a shy phone banker.
That is a tremendous story! Thanks for sharing!
WaPo columnist Amanda Riley said we need more optimism and less cynicism and negativity.
(https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/03/30/amanda-ripley-hope-news/ )
How do we get NY Times and WaPo to match your fabulous balance??
Yes I read that piece after RH posted it. Very good and so true.
Started subscribing to Jay Kuo after clicking your link and reading his article. So good!
Also, came across a tweeted TikTok video (from BrooklynDad_Defiant) after clicking your link to "The Good Liars" tweet about the "massive protest" in front of Trump Towers (which itself was funny), have to share it here for another good laugh - thank you so much for brightening up my Monday morning!
https://twitter.com/mmpadellan/status/1642361810710941699?s=20
💜💜💜
Have to put that in EE on Sunday! Thanks for sharing!
I love him!
Thank you, Jessica!!! I’m pumped to hear all the good news and progress made. I truly appreciate you 💗
Thank you, Laurie!
You’re welcome!
Another rousing & joyous post!!! Thank you so very much. I got an out-loud laugh to the only T-supporter saying everyone protests online. 😂😂😂 As you pointed out, there were lots of protests for Transgender Day! So so glad I found you!! 💞💞💞
SO sweet of you, Lynn. Thank you!