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What happened to the GOP? Look at the 1956 GOP Platform
The 1956 Republican national platform was a progressive document. “We are proud of and shall continue our far-reaching and sound advances in matters of basic human needs—expansion of social security—broadened coverage in unemployment insurance —improved housing—and better health protection for all our people. We are determined that our government remain warmly responsive to the urgent […]
KCDems Summer Picnic — Sunday, July 15
(Editor’s note: King County Chair Steve Zemke is a strong progressive willing to stand up to Tim Eyman. Joel Connelly reports that “King County Democratic Chairman Steve Zemke stood near Eyman in Olympia with a sign noting Big Oil’s contributions to” Eyman’s latest initiative. See article.) Please reserve a spot now for the Annual Summer […]