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Doing what’s right, not what’s popular

Doing what’s right, not what’s popular

President Obama’s announcement that the EPA will require power plants to reduce carbon emissions by 30% may prove to be the most important thing he has done. Cynical pundits say this will hurt Democrats in November, but the consensus of scientists is that we must start dealing with man-made climate change now. President Obama is the rare politician who does what’s right, not what’... »

Palatine Area Democrats March in Memorial Day Parades

Palatine Area Democrats March in Memorial Day Parades

We had a great turnout for the Memorial Day parades in Rolling Meadows and Palatine. Thanks to all of you who participated. »

Palatine-Area Democrats Adopt New Name

Palatine-Area Democrats Adopt New Name

The Palatine Township Democratic Organization has changed its name to “Greater Palatine Area Democrats.” Matt Flamm, who was elected Committeeman in the March 18th primary, explained the name change. “Our old name may have made people think we were only interested in Palatine Township elections. We’re active in everything from Presidential elections to local park districts,... »

Kudos to Congress

Kudos to Congress

Everyone notices when Congress fails to do its job (for example, the government shutdown). It’s important to notice when they do things right. Over the past few weeks, the House passed a bipartisan compromise budget that will avoid going from crisis to crisis for the next two years. The Senate changed its rules to reduce abuse of the filibuster. And despite a lot of counterproductive rhetori... »

Flamm announces formation of Campaign Committee

Flamm announces formation of Campaign Committee

Matt Flamm, candidate for Palatine Township Democratic Committeeman, has announced the formation of his campaign committee. “I am honored to have the support of so many public-spirited, progressive people,” said Flamm. The committee is chaired by Sue Walton, the incumbent Palatine Township Democratic Committeeman. Nancy Shepherdson and Lauren Beth Gash, Democratic State Central Commtte... »

Good news, part 2 – Marriage Equality Comes to Illinois

Good news, part 2 – Marriage Equality Comes to Illinois

Yesterday, the Illinois General Assembly voted for marriage equality. Governor Quinn will sign the bill into law. This is the kind of “good news” that shows us our society is moving in the right direction. Of course, there will always be dissenters like my State Representative, Tom Morrison (who defeated me in the 2010 general election). Tom is of the mistaken belief that allowing gay ... »

Good news, part 1

Good news, part 1

We pay too much attention to “bad news.” This includes government programs that aren’t implemented as well as they might be, inability of politicians to agree on even basic facts, and outrageous things said or done by extremists on either end of the political spectrum. We don’t talk enough about “good news.” This includes programs that accomplish what they were ... »