FiredUp

This episode of FiredUP we talk about:

This week we will focus on the MLK Holiday as we celebrate what would have been his 93rd birthday.

- What does the holiday mean in today's terms? Are there still issues that would have been at MLK's center of action list? Where would he be on the election issues of 2020? 

- We will look at how we got the holiday in the first place and what we need to do to continue to honor MLK's legacy. We need to go beyond the Dream speech and consider what King stood for in today's terms.

- We call to re-learn the messages from the Letter From A Birmingham Jail and other writings from Dr King

- We will also formally launch the election 2022 messaging ( I know, seems like we just put the messaging away after the 2020 election...)

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On this episode of FiredUp, we pay respects to the legendary, Academy Award-Winning actor Sidney Poitier who passed away ay 94 years old on Jan. 7th. Likewise, we pay respect to Harvard Law Prof and former Justice Dept Civil Rights nominee under the Clinton Administration Lani Guinere. Nominated by President Clinton to head the civil rights division at the Department of Justice in 1993. That ill-fated nomination sadly defined her career after she was regrettably rejected by Senate Republicans who accused her of pushing racial quotas on affirmative action and said her views on voting rights were too extreme and radical.

Covid-19 numbers climbed at a faster rate than last week, and we look at a report of another "variant " that has showed up. Reported to be a hybrid of the Delta and Omicron variants, scientists are currently debunking its existence as a variant rather labeling it as a product of laboratory contamination.

The Jan 6th Insurrection is still making news, while some Trump loyalists are claiming that there were "no republicans involved" or that it was a "Black Ops operation run by the FBI".

We also look into ongoing vote suppression efforts through control of the election offices themselves.

This week we take a look back (fondly??) at 2021 and the top 10 political news stories from the main stream media. Including the Insurrection, Covid, the Big Lie...all the hits.

On this episode of FiredUp, Steve wishes us a happy holiday while he discusses:
- Covid update and the new variant "Omicron" that has begun to show up here in the US. We discuss some of the early things we have learned.

- The SCOTUS heard oral arguments on the Mississippi court case that might just overturn Roe V Wade. What would this mean?

- We look once more at strategy vs tactics when it comes to the Senate debate on infrastructure. Change needs to happen on how our elected leaders process laws.

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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve breaks down the following trending political stories!

- CA Gov Newsom taking a page from the TX Republicans abortion ban playbook: A law to let civilians sue anyone manufacturing, selling or possessing and Automatic Rifle (like an AR-15) Good or Bad Idea?

- After the Democrats turned on the blue wave in the 2020 election and brought Biden the win, GA Republicans are using redistricting to break up Democratic stronghold counties to end Dem control in those areas.

- Senate Leaders Schumer (D) and McConnell (R) work a deal whereby the Democrats can raise the Debt Ceiling with their party's majority THIS ONE TIME ONLY. it remains to be seen if this can be done for other priority bills in the future. 

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Today at 530pm EST / 1030pm UK we have a brand new episode of FiredUp! Today on the agenda Steve reviews: 

- Covid update and the new variant "Omicron" that has begun to show up here in the US. We discuss some of the early things we have learned.

- The SCOTUS heard oral arguments on the Mississippi court case that might just overturn Roe V Wade. What would this mean?

- We look once more at strategy vs tactics when it comes to the Senate debate on infrastructure. Change needs to happen on how our elected leaders process laws.

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Ayee! Its the 100th Episode of FiredUp!!! And in true fashion there is no shortage of good topics! 

Florida is imposing fines on medium and large businesses who enforce Covid Vax mandates. Small Businesses (<100 employees) could be fined $10K per violation and Large Businesses could be fined $50K per violation. This from the state that led the covid infection rates for almost a year...

New Texas law removes the requirement to get a license or permit to own and carry a gun allowing permitless carry.

Republican Congressman taking credit for Infrastructure bill. Problem is, he didn't vote for it to become law. Think that's called hypocrisy.

Republicans want to defund PBS because Big Bird got a covid shot and they are introducing an asian-american cast member onto the Sesame Street show.

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On this brand new episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:

- President Biden signs the first infrastructure bill which passed with 13 Republican votes added to the Dem count. What will the reaction be? Some Republicans who supported the bill won't attend the signing. Due to party backlash??

-Utah's proposed redistricting bill is drawing lots of controversy as Democrats and Progressives oppose it.

- Across the country, a score of redistricting bills have come out of committees to mixed results. We look at some of the headlines from the Associated Press.

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