Stewart Acuff

Jan 2

NYE Deal: A Recap

Our work and the work of Americans like us paid off with a significant victory in the last two days in the resolution of the so-called fiscal cliff fight. The teabaggers and the rightwing Republican

Dec 21

“Do Not Balance Budget on the Backs of Disabled Veterans” -Sen. Bernie Sanders

If Speaker Boehner and the Republicans succeed in getting President Obama and Congressional Democrats to agree to cuts in Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, it will be one of the biggest examples of negotiating

Dec 20

Keep the Heat on your Senators and Representatives!

Something akin to bargaining or negotiating proceeds between the White House and John Boehner, the Speaker of the House of Representatives to avoid the fiscal cliff. Though, as in any real bargaining, it is impossible

Dec 18

Loving and Protecting our Kids is our First Responsibility.

I drove back to Washington from Savannah, Ga. Driving through South Carolina, I listened to Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity. They had the most grotesque and unbelievable rantings against President Obama and sensible, Constitutional

Dec 17

To Hold a Light in Places of Darkness

Last night President Obama expressed the grief and condolences of our nation to the community of Newtown, CT and the parents and loved ones of 20 innocent children and six teachers and school personnel. For

Dec 10

Reducing Inequality

Newt Gingrich on Meet The Press said that the weakened Republican Party is incapable of winning against Hilary Clinton in 2016. It is certainly true that the Republican Party is now in disarray and rudderless

Nov 14

PBTYA and San Francisco

I am so excited about the release of Playing Bigger Than You Are: A Life in Organizing as an e-book thanks to my friend and mentor Stephen Windwalker. Today you can get the e-book

Nov 9

I’m so PROUD OF US!

There is nothing like watching a $50 million dollars a year radio talker like Rush Limbaugh whining and complaining about a 4 percent tax increase for the wealthy to help you realize just how greedy

Nov 6

Republican Disrespect for Voters of Color

If you need any extra shot of inspiration or determination, reports are already coming in from Florida of Republican shenanigans. Long lines, monkey business with ballots, total disrespect for voters of color. That Republican disrespect

Oct 29

Colin Powell Endorses President Obama

In a powerful move so close to the election, America’s favorite military man Colin Powell endorsed President Obama for re-election, even though Powell is a Republican and has been courted to run for President

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