> .. they will exploit every legal loophole.. landlords will, as a last resort, have recourse to violence. The recent assassinations of several peasant leaders serve as a jarring reminder of this reality of the class struggle in the countryside.
> These circumstances demand a determined, resolute, and courageous secretary of #AgrarianReform.. not a timid technocrat but a bold political leader.. not.. afraid to do battle with the landlords.

https://www.rappler.com/philippines/73889-aquino-bello-complaints/

#WaldenBello #CARPER

Aquino slams ally: Akbayan's Bello has 'so many complaints'

The President advises the party-list congressman – who earlier criticized his DAP and some controversial Cabinet members – to run for president in 2016 if he has so many views on how to run the country

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Thrilled that #Delaware, the First State, is again First in supporting diversity in our legislature: Sarah McBride most likely will be the First #Trans member of #Congress πŸ€—πŸ‘β€οΈ

β€œIt’s clear that diversity in government is necessary for us to not just ensure we have a healthy democracy but also to truly deliver for people,” she told The News Journal in an interview published Monday.”

#sarahmcbride #carper #lisablountrochester #lgbtq #Lgbtq_rights
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/26/delaware-state-senator-sarah-mcbride-house-bid-00103609

Delaware state senator could be first trans member of Congress

State Sen. Sarah McBride announced her House bid Monday.

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@normalguy Yup, this is a bright light in a dark world for sure. I’m happy to be living in #Delaware where we have a great Congressional team (#Carper, #Coons and Lisa Blount #Rochester), Governor #Carey and State legislative body, including #SaraMcBride in the House. Feel for my physician colleagues in #Florida, #Texas and other β€˜red’ states.
β™² @[email protected]:Filibuster and Democracy


#quote by Tom #Carper
Filibuster and Democracy https://i.imgur.com/s0hggIy.jpeg #quote by...

Filibuster and Democracy https://i.imgur.com/s0hggIy.jpeg #quote by Tom #Carper