Last night, Alabama taught Democrats to never give up. You may have heard by now that in a special election yesterday, Democrat Marilyn Lands flipped a seat in the Alabama House that had been held by a Republican. Her seat is in the Huntsville area in north Alabama.
Women's rights? Hell, that's not even a question on the table anymore. It's a screaming, neon truth blasting through the night, and it's about damn time men—particularly those GOP Neanderthals—tuned in to the frequency of reality.
Alabama? That's just the fuse, the spark that's igniting a nationwide inferno. Women are laying their cards out, stark and undeniable, voting in droves, a tidal wave of fury and conviction. We're not the whispered dissent at the back of the room; we're the deafening roar at the forefront of change.
This election cycle? It's ours. And not just this one, but every damn one that rolls down the line from here to eternity. We're done playing nice, done being the silent backdrop to a male-dominated narrative.
The Wolf, the fierce, relentless woman, has stirred from her slumber, and she's hungry. We're on the hunt, and for those who've underestimated us, who've tried to chain us with archaic notions of what we should be—watch out.
The hunt is on, and we're coming for you, with the ferocity of the oppressed turned oppressor, the hunter with the scent of justice in her nostrils.
Joyce: thank you for paying attention to this upset in one of the Deepest Red state in the country! Folks, let's make this happen all over: Let's give generously to www.TurnUp.US which is run by very effective and brilliant Harvard students registering 18 to 29s adn then turning them out in 13 states with competitive Senate elections and more than 50 Congressional Districts with truly competitive races. They are a nonpartisan C3 (tax deductible) which focuses only on 3 nonpartisan issues: Protect Abortion Rights; enact strong Gun Safety legislation; and truly fight Climate Change nationwide!! A very winning message delivered to college students in 349 Community Colleges and more than 1,000 high schools--using sophisicated social media!! Please help--this is the winning message!!
I was both surprised and elated to hear the news of last night's election. Congratulations Alabama voters for taking action against repressive, restrictive actions that endanger women's health and restrict their freedom to choose what they want to do with their own bodies and lives.
💙 An additional positive development in CA, accountability for John Eastman is heading in the correct direction per ruling today (from hearing last summer) his law license will have a status of "inactive" during appeal, I just hope the next step moves a bit faster.
I contacted 50 Democrat voters through Postcards to Voters. I'll never know if receiving a card from me actually encouraged someone to get out the door to vote or to vote for Lands, but I'd certainly like to think so. Great program!! Hooray for Lands!!
(Postcards to Voters are friendly, handwritten reminders from volunteers to targeted voters giving Democrats a winning edge in close, key races coast to coast. No names are shared, and the messages are provided by PtV. The postcards and stamps are provided by the volunteers. I have 150 more postcards waiting whenever I hear from PtV that an area needs cards sent.)
We have to run on ALL that is being done in Republicans/MAGA/faux christian circles to rights of one half (plus) of Americans! And, what it means for all of us.
It’s wonderful news, Joyce, and one we can hang our hats on. I saw that she has campaigned with her cross on. Perhaps that too, resonated with Republican voters in the state, in that they realize you can be a good Christian but be a Democrat.
I hope more folks in the south begin to realize the Republican party is not “for them”, it is only “for the powerful” in the party’s upper sphere & very limited click of elites. It’s all a sham performance to make regular & poor folks Think they’re saying the truth and helping the country folk…But it’s just a bad performance to take your money, and they then snicker behind your back- then claim it’s the democrats that are out to “get you”.
Happy news in Alabama! Next you'll find out that Tommy Tuberville has been offered a Head Coaching job at a major university outside the state of Alabama and is stepping down as 1/2 the Alabama Senators. That would be sweet! Hope tomorrow brings some more good news. I yield back my time.
As always, Joyce, you hit the nail squarely on the head and you always teach us something, and always something worthwhile. It is the positive, uplifting beef in your article tonight that gives us all a shot in the arm. And for goodness sake! we can all use that shot in the arm. CONGRATULATIONS to Marilyn and Alabama!! It is a privilege to subscribe to your wisdom, common sense and brilliance. It’s easy to see why the networks seek your superior analytical skills—you break it down where everybody can understand! Thank you!
I sent Postcards To Voters about Marilyn’s campaign and I hope it helped to influence this outcome!!! Woot!
Women's rights? Hell, that's not even a question on the table anymore. It's a screaming, neon truth blasting through the night, and it's about damn time men—particularly those GOP Neanderthals—tuned in to the frequency of reality.
Alabama? That's just the fuse, the spark that's igniting a nationwide inferno. Women are laying their cards out, stark and undeniable, voting in droves, a tidal wave of fury and conviction. We're not the whispered dissent at the back of the room; we're the deafening roar at the forefront of change.
This election cycle? It's ours. And not just this one, but every damn one that rolls down the line from here to eternity. We're done playing nice, done being the silent backdrop to a male-dominated narrative.
The Wolf, the fierce, relentless woman, has stirred from her slumber, and she's hungry. We're on the hunt, and for those who've underestimated us, who've tried to chain us with archaic notions of what we should be—watch out.
The hunt is on, and we're coming for you, with the ferocity of the oppressed turned oppressor, the hunter with the scent of justice in her nostrils.
In Texas we need to flip some republican seats in our state legislature. The voters in Alabama give me hope. Thank you Alabama!!
Joyce: thank you for paying attention to this upset in one of the Deepest Red state in the country! Folks, let's make this happen all over: Let's give generously to www.TurnUp.US which is run by very effective and brilliant Harvard students registering 18 to 29s adn then turning them out in 13 states with competitive Senate elections and more than 50 Congressional Districts with truly competitive races. They are a nonpartisan C3 (tax deductible) which focuses only on 3 nonpartisan issues: Protect Abortion Rights; enact strong Gun Safety legislation; and truly fight Climate Change nationwide!! A very winning message delivered to college students in 349 Community Colleges and more than 1,000 high schools--using sophisicated social media!! Please help--this is the winning message!!
I was both surprised and elated to hear the news of last night's election. Congratulations Alabama voters for taking action against repressive, restrictive actions that endanger women's health and restrict their freedom to choose what they want to do with their own bodies and lives.
Hope her victory sends fear to the GOP throughout the entire nation! Trump promised the Roe decision and now they’ll have to live or die with it!
💙 An additional positive development in CA, accountability for John Eastman is heading in the correct direction per ruling today (from hearing last summer) his law license will have a status of "inactive" during appeal, I just hope the next step moves a bit faster.
I contacted 50 Democrat voters through Postcards to Voters. I'll never know if receiving a card from me actually encouraged someone to get out the door to vote or to vote for Lands, but I'd certainly like to think so. Great program!! Hooray for Lands!!
(Postcards to Voters are friendly, handwritten reminders from volunteers to targeted voters giving Democrats a winning edge in close, key races coast to coast. No names are shared, and the messages are provided by PtV. The postcards and stamps are provided by the volunteers. I have 150 more postcards waiting whenever I hear from PtV that an area needs cards sent.)
We have to run on ALL that is being done in Republicans/MAGA/faux christian circles to rights of one half (plus) of Americans! And, what it means for all of us.
It’s wonderful news, Joyce, and one we can hang our hats on. I saw that she has campaigned with her cross on. Perhaps that too, resonated with Republican voters in the state, in that they realize you can be a good Christian but be a Democrat.
Thank God!
I hope more folks in the south begin to realize the Republican party is not “for them”, it is only “for the powerful” in the party’s upper sphere & very limited click of elites. It’s all a sham performance to make regular & poor folks Think they’re saying the truth and helping the country folk…But it’s just a bad performance to take your money, and they then snicker behind your back- then claim it’s the democrats that are out to “get you”.
Happy news in Alabama! Next you'll find out that Tommy Tuberville has been offered a Head Coaching job at a major university outside the state of Alabama and is stepping down as 1/2 the Alabama Senators. That would be sweet! Hope tomorrow brings some more good news. I yield back my time.
As always, Joyce, you hit the nail squarely on the head and you always teach us something, and always something worthwhile. It is the positive, uplifting beef in your article tonight that gives us all a shot in the arm. And for goodness sake! we can all use that shot in the arm. CONGRATULATIONS to Marilyn and Alabama!! It is a privilege to subscribe to your wisdom, common sense and brilliance. It’s easy to see why the networks seek your superior analytical skills—you break it down where everybody can understand! Thank you!
And so it has begun…..💙⚖️💙⚖️
Thanks Joyce, it’s a very narrow path to retain our Democracy but we must keep navigating this to November and beyond.
A State legislator’s position but a start. Ad Astra Per Aspera.