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Why “Don’t Texas My Virginia” was a Failed Message From the Start

Why “Don’t Texas My Virginia” was a Failed Message From the Start

A few weeks ago, Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned on behalf of Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, and frankly longshot, Terry…
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Bethany Bannister
Nov 3, 2021
Palpable Frustration: Why Beto Needs to Make a Decision ASAP

Palpable Frustration: Why Beto Needs to Make a Decision ASAP

At this point in the 2018 cycle, Beto O’Rourke did not have wide name recognition. He had a social media presence but it’s debateable about…
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Bethany Bannister
Jul 15, 2021
Can’t Loki BE Loki?

Can’t Loki BE Loki?

Marvel has flirted with LGBTQIA+ characters for years before being bought by Disney. I mean, do you honestly know many heteronormative Gods
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Bethany Bannister
Jun 30, 2021
Building Equity and Safety: Why Campaigns Must Unionize

Building Equity and Safety: Why Campaigns Must Unionize

Earlier this week, as Dianne Morales’ campaign imploded due to a toxic work environment, the question of unionizing local campaigns has…
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Bethany Bannister
May 28, 2021
May 17

May 17

Mother’s Day this year surprised me. I braced myself for a painful day, but was taken aback by how happy I was hearing others share stories…
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Bethany Bannister
May 17, 2021
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How Trump Lost His Golden Ticket

How Trump Lost His Golden Ticket

“‘Cause I’ve got a golden ticket I’ve got a golden chance to make my way And with a golden ticket, it’s a golden day”
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Bethany Bannister
Aug 4, 2020
Why CEOs Should Listen To Ocasio-Cortez on the Living Wage

Why CEOs Should Listen To Ocasio-Cortez on the Living Wage

Ivanka Trump is right. American people want to work for what they get, but they also want a level playing field and the opportunity to get…
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Bethany Bannister
Feb 28, 2019
Democrats, We Have a White Male Problem

Democrats, We Have a White Male Problem

The news hit me like I was watching a sucker punch in slow motion. I somehow knew it was inevitable, but I held out hope that a smarter…
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Bethany Bannister
Feb 27, 2019
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