Check out this article on Fair.org about how the media manipulates information to stoke fears that the presidential election may be hacked by Russia.  Fair points out how mainstream media can be bias and how wording in news articles can be misleading.  They provide several links to articles that have appeared recently on this topic.

Here is a link to an interesting article from the Center for Responsive Politics on the money already spent on the 2016 election.  Check it out by clicking on the logo!

I thought this was an interesting article considering all the press that “income inequality” has been getting this election cycle.  It seems that “wealth inequality” may be more pronounced and detrimental to minority groups in the U.S.

https://www.thenation.com/article/the-average-black-family-would-need-228-years-to-build-the-wealth-of-a-white-family-today/ 

I read an article on the formation of a new group by the Bernie Sanders campaign. This group will continue “to activate, educate and recruit for the issues that built the campaign.” I have included a link to just one of the articles on found online about “Our Revolution.”  The email I received stating why the organization is being formed has been posted below.  It includes info about a live stream address from Bernie Sanders on August 24th.   

Common Dreams Article on “Our Revolution”

michael:

Political pundits and the billionaire class are watching very closely to see what Bernie supporters do next. Some of them might be tempted to believe our political revolution is toast.

They want our extraordinary phone banking, door knocking, and grassroots organizing efforts to stop. They want us to get discouraged. They want to vanquish our movement once and for all.

We aren’t going to let that happen.

That’s why, on the evening of August 24, we will kick off a new organization called Our Revolution with a major live stream address where Bernie will talk about the specifics of what we can do as organizers going forward to fight for every single issue that drove this campaign. In order to get as many people watching as possible, we need to set up grassroots watch parties all over the country.

The most important thing you can do today to move the political revolution forward: Sign up to host one of these events on August 24 at 9pm ET /6pm PT.

I’LL HOST A WATCH PARTY

Bernie’s said from the very beginning that no one person can alone accomplish what must be done to turn our country around. We all must do our part.

I hope to see your event listed on our website. It’s an honor to be with you in this movement.

In solidarity,

Claire Sandberg
Our Revolution

I recently received this email from The Nation regarding their Student Writing Contest.  All of the links will open in new tab.  You can also access their website by clicking on the link above.  Interested students can email me at [email protected].  

Dear Michael,

We’re hoping you’ll know somebody who might want to submit an essay in The Nation‘s Student Writing Contest.

We’re asking students to answer this question in essays not exceeding 800 words: It’s clear that the political system in the United States isn’t working for many young people. What do you think is the central issue for your generation in Election 2016?

We’ll select 10 finalists and two winners total—six from college students, six from those in high school. Winners will be awarded a $1,000 cash prize and a lifetime Nation subscription. Finalists receive $250. The winning essays will be published in The Nation magazine and at thenation.com.

We’d be grateful if you could help spread the word. Many thanks for your help. Entries will be accepted through Monday, September 19, 2016 at 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time. The contest is open to all high-school students and undergraduates at US schools, colleges, and universities, as well as those receiving high-school or college degrees in calendar year 2016. More info here. Submissions and questions can be e-mailed to [email protected].

We’d be grateful if you could help spread the word. Many thanks for your help.

Thanks for your support,
Peter Rothberg

I thought this was an interesting article on Trump’s Vice-Presidential pick.  I was also recently watching one of CNN’s “discussions” on Pence.  They talked of the positive and negatives of this pick, but ultimately came to the conclusion that “no one votes for the vice-president.”  They also pointed out that there will be only one vice presidential debate. So, you will have to be diligent in your own research of who these candidates are and what they believe in.  I hope this article can be a starting point that will begin your education in the upcoming election.

Where is Mike Pence’s Faith?

As a side note: This blog has also provided a link to local Maui candidates in the November elections. 

“Know Your 2016 Maui County Election Candidate” Maui Time

Be sure to check that you are a registered voter and know your polling place.  And remember that “Democracy is not a spectator sport!”