Veterans' Day

First: yay! Elections last week brought some good news! Democrats won both legislative houses in Virginia, won the Kentucky governor’s election, and made gains in Texas and Pennsylvania. Virginia elected its first Muslim woman state senator, and over 100 LGBTQ candidates won races across the country.

Looking forward, Monday, November 11 will be the hundredth anniversary of the first celebration of “Armistice Day.” Currently there are 18.2 million veterans in the United States, and the veteran population is becoming increasingly diverse in its age, gender and racial composition. Let’s look at some progressive ways to help this country’s veterans.

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Tuesday November 5: Are you ready to VOTE?

Photo by Brian (Bountiful, Utah, USA) from Wikimedia Commons

Photo by Brian (Bountiful, Utah, USA) from Wikimedia Commons

You know what early November means? True, turning clocks back an hour, holiday shopping displays, and the ongoing parade of pumpkin spice–themed food items. But, more importantly: November 5 is Election Day for many Americans. Find out if your county or state is holding an election. If so, this is a normal MCW: let's get you and your people ready to vote. If not, skip ahead to the Marathon section.

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Parade of Diplomats

Photo by Tina Hartung on Unsplash

Photo by Tina Hartung on Unsplash

As the House impeachment hearings move forward, Tuesday’s testimony brought forth a firsthand and detailed account of the Trump administration’s efforts to blackmail a foreign leader—and hijack US foreign policy—in order to damage the reputation of a political rival. Today we’re going to learn more about the foreign policy scandal threatening the presidency, and why it matters.

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