Greetings, beloved Daily Kos Community! It’s time for another edition of Picks of the Week!
I haven’t really got a question for you today. This week’s picks cover a lot of territory not widely discussed here on Daily Kos, and I couldn’t be happier. I’m going to let them speak for themselves, and hope they speak to you, and possibly open your eyes to new perspectives and even blindspots. What matters most to us isn’t always what matters most to others, and if we can’t recognize that, and open our eyes to the needs of our neighbors, we won’t ever achieve the inclusivity and progressive goals we have united to pursue.
But you knew that already.
Without further delay, let’s get right to this week’s selections.
A Day in Portsmouth VA with a Progressive Prosecutor
By CindyCunningham
As we race toward 2020, we must remember how much downticket races matter. This prosecutor proves it—by challenging the justice system, instead of just enabling its worst practices.
GOP commissioner sends Dems to mob their own county convention
By El Mimbreno
A Republican tried to recruit “conservative” Democrats into a coup against the “left-leaning liberals” of their county.
It didn’t work out so well for him.
Happy César Chávez Day
By AKALib
César Chávez Day was March 31, but never too late to celebrate one of the greatest labor activists in U.S. history.
As Trump Begins To Realize We All Can See Through His Lies His New Approach Is To Threaten Us
By buckweed193
Sometimes the best diaries start in Daily Kos comment threads. This discussion of the supposed threat of civil war is one of those diaries.
White Male Supremacy and "The Culture War"
By blackidentityextremist
Equality and social justice are not “boutique issues” for anyone but white men, and it’s beyond time for the Democratic Party to accept that.
Power, Power Games, Sexual Harassment, and Personal Space
By siab
There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to power dynamics and unwanted proximity. Let’s get started.
CBD Oil For Dogs - A Testimonial
By Bill in Waco Texas
The evidence continues to pile up in favor of legalizing cannabis and various byproducts of it. If you’re still on the fence, this story will melt your heart, and maybe change your mind.
The 'Doomsday Vault' Seed Storage Imperiled By Melting Permafrost
By Jade Pierce
Almost a million seeds are locked away in a vault to protect plants from extinction in a crisis. Unfortunately, global warming is threatening the very thing that makes the vault a safe place.
My Kid’s Going to College in August. I’ve Amassed Useful Information. My Name's Not Felicity.
By BenderRodriguez
This great big pile of resources is a great start for anyone who’s starting college, and those who love them. Share the wealth!
1,500,000,000,000 Reasons Biden Should Not Run
By Tool
Millions of Americans, spanning at least three generations, are saddled with educational debt they will never be able to conquer. Which candidates helped create this oft-ignored crisis, and who is fighting to solve it?
Cover-Ups Work
By m2c4
Trump’s long list of corruptions shouldn’t be compared to the failed cover-up of Watergate just yet. Instead, let’s look at the cover-ups that succeeded.
LGBTQ Literature: Transgender History: The Roots of Today's Revolution
By Chrislove
This monthly, crowdsourced series shines a light on the writings that have had an impact on the lives of the LGBTQ community. This installment focuses on over a hundred years of transgender history—history that everyone should learn.
That’s it, folks. As always, feel free to share stories I missed this week in the comments, and feel free to Kosmail me suggestions all week long.
I’ll see you around the site, dearest Community … and until then, be kind to one another. Remember, we’re all on the same team as we fight for a better nation, even if it doesn’t always seem like it.