Greetings, dear Community. Another wild week (and month) is behind us, and it’s time for a roundup of some of our favorite diaries you fine folks have written since last Saturday.
I so enjoy the discussions we’ve been having in the comments this week, so, predictably, I have yet another. Keep these conversations going, y’all!
The question is simple, but perhaps your answers won’t be. Here goes.
What would you tell someone in order to convince them to join the Daily Kos Community today?
Looking forward, as always, to hearing from you! Without any further delay, let’s get to this week’s selections.
Trump Isn't Attacking the Press, He's Manipulating It
By Paul C
The media helped deliver Donald Trump the key to the Oval Office, and if the last week is any indication, they’re poised to do the same for Howard Schultz.
We must fight back.
KosAbility: The Negative Effects of Undertreated Chronic/Acute Pain
By CathyM
Pain doesn’t just hurt, it can destroy lives.
Notes from my corner of the government shutdown — and a prediction
By Canasta The Loony
First they were furloughed, then they were deemed “essential” and forced to work for free.
If another shutdown comes in February, don’t be surprised if federal workers push back—HARD.
*&% you, Brokaw and the ignorance of continuing the stupid, xenophobic :*p
By Jjc2006
A first-generation American leans heavily on their childhood in this beautiful slap right in Tom Brokaw’s assimilation-loving face.
The Empire Strikes Back: incumbent Democrats float ideas to hobble grassroots power of new members.
By subir
The new generation of elected Democrats is the party further left, but that doesn’t mean their elders are happy about it.
The media's true bias is toward exploitation
By Doctor RJ
A remarkably deep and well-rounded dive into the current media climate, and how we got here.
Why Trump WANTS Us to Mock his Typos
By Save the clock tower
What if Individual 1 has his reasons for tweeting like a semi-literate second grader?
What if those reasons are working?
The Case for a Wealth Tax Appears to Be Growing
By Mrmuni12
There’s no denying it: Taxing the very wealthy is becoming a more acceptable concept to Americans with every passing day, and every politician that embraces the concept.
Springing the GOP Trap
By SusanCStrong
Words matter. Check out this primer and absorb some great tips for effective messaging in the time of Trump.
Rachel Maddow Leads MSNBC to a January FREEZE-OUT of Sean Hannity and State TV (aka FOX News)
By News Corpse
The numbers say it all: Shrieking, fear mongering, and lies aren’t as popular as they once were.
Betsy DeVos Loves To Tell This Teacher’s Story. But He Says She Got It All Wrong.
By otto
Trump’s education czar LOVES to brag about the ex-teachers who support the administration’s horrific policies.
She’s lying.
That’s it for this week, friends. Did we miss anything?
Please don’t hesitate to send me any gems throughout the week—my Kosmail is always open.
As always, keep writing. We’re so very glad you’re here.