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In reply to the discussion: Why are Sanders AND ELLISON speaking at a rally for a gestational slavery advocate???? [View all]Omaha Steve
(99,582 posts)43. 3 hours and 6,000 D's in the house
Three hour (quality goes in and out) video starts with the Water Protectors of Standing Rock (Keystone XL) doing native dances
Nebraska AFL-CIO, South Omaha Latino coalition including mariachi band, State D Party, Omaha Firefighters, Douglas County Democrats, an East African group, Omaha Teacher's association, Lancastor County Dems, Sarpy County Dems, D candidates in upcoming May elections, and more.
A true rainbow coalition. Tune in and make your own full list. I'm headed to a March for Science today. Enjoy it.
A last-minute addition to the rally was Sofia Jawed-Wessel, an assistant professor of public health and health behavior at UNO, who spoke about her support of Planned Parenthood.
Rally behind Heath Mello and support the candidate who supports Planned Parenthood, she said.
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Why are Sanders AND ELLISON speaking at a rally for a gestational slavery advocate???? [View all]
musette_sf
Apr 2017
OP
Yeah they might be kinda shocked to find out what she advocated back in the day. nt
m-lekktor
Apr 2017
#3
You do realize you are carrying anti choicers water with this dreck, right?
obamanut2012
Apr 2017
#33
"Kaine says he changed and won't pass anti-abortion laws anymore, just like Mello."
musette_sf
Apr 2017
#51
Bold Nebraska has been fighting Keystone XL since day one, guess who they endorsed for mayor
Omaha Steve
Apr 2017
#49
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walkers appearance in Omaha to campaign for Stothert (Mello's opponent)
Omaha Steve
Apr 2017
#9
Well that doesn't make much sense! What the hell is going on? Something's not right...
NurseJackie
Apr 2017
#30
I know..I've been gathering clues.. BS said "..he isn't prepared to back Democrats just because of
Cha
Apr 2017
#32
So I guess a mayoral election is now more important than a Congressional election. Weird.
George II
Apr 2017
#37
I'm glad it's becoming transparent how willing they are to maintain the status quo.
NCTraveler
Apr 2017
#38