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I am a Catholic peace and justice activist involved with politics.

21st Century Democrats honoring Rahm Emanuel?

Fri Mar 30, 2007 at 10:28:45 AM PDT

I thought the 21st Century Democrats were part of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party.  Now they are honoring Rahm Emanuel as an "extraordinary leader who is charting the course for the future of America."  I know he's powerful, but he's the mouthpiece for Democratic centrism.

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What's 21st Century Dems motivation in honoring Rahm Emanuel?

38%8 votes
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| 21 votes | Vote | Results

Mara Vanderslice to be on the Steven Colbert Report tonight

Mon Mar 05, 2007 at 03:25:29 PM PDT

Mara Vanderslice and her Common Good Strategies cofounder Eric Sapp have been working with Democratic candidates and parties.  Common good strategies has been noted for their innovative work in helping candidates better relate to faith communities. Tonight she will be the guest on the Stephen Colbert Report.

Vote on Maryland's Death Penalty in Capital Newspaper

Fri Mar 02, 2007 at 09:18:50 AM PDT

WE WON THE VOTE!  They website has taken the poll down.

Maryland's state capital newspaper (Annapolis CapitalGazette) is conducting an online poll to determine support for the death penalty.  Annapolis represents one of the highest swing districts in the state.

Death Penalty repeal in Maryland

Thu Mar 01, 2007 at 03:17:50 PM PDT

Maryland needs help repealing the death penalty.  Can the netroots get involved by helping convince our conservative Democratic colleagues to do the right thing?

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Should Dailykos help take up the death penalty repeal efforts in Maryland?

58%20 votes
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| 34 votes | Vote | Results


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