Add your name to tell Betsy DeVos, "NO GUNS IN CLASSROOMS!"

David,

There are a lot of things our kids need to be successful in school: great teachers, good books and supplies and the latest technology.

But you know what our kids don’t need in the classroom? Guns.

Unbelievably, Donald Trump’s secretary of education, Betsy DeVos, wants to allow schools to buy guns with money that should be spent on books, computers and classroom supplies. We can’t let that happen.

ADD YOUR NAME TO TELL CONGRESS, "NO MONEY FOR GUNS IN CLASSROOMS!”

For too long the gun lobby has put its profits over the safety of students, teachers and others in our communities who have experienced gun violence.

We have to draw a line and say there are some places the gun lobby will not own – and classrooms are one of them!

ADD YOUR NAME TO OUR PETITION to demand Congress reject this awful policy and get to work on real solutions to address gun violence, like universal background checks, a ban on bump stocks and high-capacity magazines and a reinstatement of the assault weapons ban.

Thank you for making your voice heard,

Mark

IT'S ALL HANDS ON DECK. HILLARY CLINTON.

David -- In honor of National Voter Registration Day, I hope you’ll take just a moment to confirm that you’re registered to vote and ask your friends to do the same. With only six weeks before the election, it's all hands on deck, and I’m counting on you to make sure everyone you know gets to the polls. Just head to iwillvote.com to check your registration, then pass on the link to a friend and ask them to check that they’re registered, too. There are excellent candidates running all over the country who will raise wages, bring down health-care costs, fight for justice, and provide some much-needed congressional oversight of the White House. Today, make sure you're ready to vote for them by starting at iwillvote.com: Check my registration Onward! Hillary P.S. Have questions about voting? Call the DNC's voter hotline at 833-336-VOTE

REMINDERS OF THE OBAMA PRESIDENCY: DON'T LET THESE VICTORIES GO TO WASTE. PT 2.

DATE:  7/10/2015. THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT.

So what Moral Absolutes am I Talking about?  I have Discussed These in Earlier Posts, and on other Pages, but it is Important to Remember Them.

-  Creating a National Health Care Plan that Benefits all Americans, by Making Medical Insurance Affordable and Accessible, is a MORAL DECISION THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BELIEVES IS A DUTY AND RESPONSIBILITY IT HAS TO THE CITIZENS OF THE U.S.  To Some it will be an Immediate Benefit, to Others a Safety Net Against Loss of Employment and a Reduction in Financial Status.  Many Americans may Never Need to Use it, but it REMAINS A SAFEGUARD TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND WELL- BEING OF ALL.

SO WHY IS IT A MORAL ABSOLUTE?  THE "GOOD" THAT COMES FROM SUCH A LAW TRANSCENDS THE ECONOMIC POSITIVES OR NEGATIVES THAT MAY ISSUE FROM THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THIS PLAN.  IT IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN ETHICAL QUESTION THAT SHOULD BE LEFT TO THE WHIMS OF THE MAJORITY, WHICH WOULD MAKE IT IMPRACTICAL TO ADMINISTER IN THE LONG RUN.

There are PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS THAT CAN LEAD TO ECONOMIC BENEFITS FOR THE NATIONAL ECONOMY, THAT WILL BE A PRODUCT OF THIS NEW LAW.  However, that is AN ANALYSIS THAT CANNOT BE DONE AT THE INITIAL STAGES OF IMPLEMENTING THE SYSTEM.

FOR NOW, IT IS SIMPLY THE "RIGHT" THING TO DO.

I will DISCUSS THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE LEGALIZATION OF SAME- SEX MARRIAGE IN THE NEXT POST.

How we're holding Trump accountable. VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL MARK HERRING.

David,

It’s been about nine months since I was sworn in for my second term as Virginia Attorney General, and I’ve been busy standing up for our shared values against a president whose agenda amounts to indulging special interests at the expense of hardworking Americans and undermining our democratic ideals at every turn.

I’m proud to stand with Attorneys General across the country to defend the rule of law and the rights of Americans being targeted by the Trump administration’s cruel policy agenda – from protecting women’s reproductive rights, to defending Americans with pre-existing conditions and fighting senseless gun violence.

Here’s a quick update on how we’ve held the Trump administration accountable:

Successfully challenged Trump’s unconstitutional, discriminatory “Muslim ban”

Continued the fight for affordable health care

Blocked Trump’s dangerous plan to make 3D-printed guns more widely available

Fought to protect vital women’s health care funding

Defended critical environmental protections from the Trump administration’s polluting agenda

I’m ready to keep up the  fight – but if we want to stop this administration’s dangerous agenda, we need to elect Democrats up and down the ballot. 

September Country Over Party Newsletter. CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE KEN HARBAUGH.

It’s official: We’re less than 50 days away from the election and Team Harbaugh is trying to make the most out of every single day between now and November.

Every day we’re meeting with voters, knocking on doors, and getting the word out. Whether it’s a community event for hundreds or a backyard conversation with a handful of people, Ken’s making his way through every county in the Ohio 7th.

Fighting For Working Families

Every single Ohioan who does an honest day’s work should be able to support a family and get ahead. That’s a concept that should be remembered every single day of the year -- not just on Labor Day.

Ken’s proud to be on the ballot with fellow candidates Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, Rich Cordray, and Steve Dettelbach who understand that and have worked tirelessly to represent working families.

ICYMI: Ken Challenged Bob Gibbs

After months of avoiding any and all calls for a public debate before the general election, Ken caught up with Congressman Bob Gibbs and asked him in person if he would agree to a single debate before November.

He can’t be too busy -- Gibbs always seems to have time to meet with his corporate donors and lobbyists.

If you haven’t already, make sure to watch the clip below (and share it with a friend or two!)

The Real Strength Of Our Movement

Team Harbaugh wouldn’t be where we are if it wasn’t for the tireless support of our volunteers and the thousands of Ohioans who have stopped by our field offices and dropped by for an event.

If you’re looking to meet up with Ken in the coming weeks, then don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

→ Service Above Self Town Hall with Gen. Stanley McChrystal in Canton

→ Koffee with Ken in New Philadelphia

→ Meet the Candidates Forum in Medina

Ken is also meeting new folks every day in people’s living rooms. Ken talks about winning this race one cup of coffee and one conversation at a time.

Most days, you can find him connecting directly with voters and listening to the issues that matter to all of us. Interested in attending or hosting a Koffee with Ken? Give us a call at (440) 345-6563 or see when Ken will be making a stop near you.

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New issue of the Journal of the American Philosophical Association.

Members of the APA can enjoy free access to the latest issue of Journal of the American Philosophical Association.     Selected articles include: Marxism and Buddhism: Not Such Strange Bedfellows by Graham Priest   An Error in Temporal Error Theory by Jonathan Tallant Who Owns Up to the Past? Heritage and Historical Injustice by Erich Hatala Matthes Click here to explore the full issue.   Featured on the Cambridge Core blog     "The thing about canons is that they seem sacred. Challenging them, even revisiting them, can seem heretical. Facing these facts is the first step in addressing the intransigence of the early modern philosophical canon..." Continue reading on the blog.   "In addition to the canonical greats of modern philosophy, such as Descartes, Locke, Leibniz and Hume, it is now becoming increasingly possible to add the names of women philosophers such as Cavendish, Conway, du Châtelet and Shephard..." Continue reading on the blog.

APA- Group Newsletter for Member Groups: Public Philosophy Network.

Upcoming Events Nominations open for APA leadership positions Saturday, September 15, 2018 Application deadline for grant requests from the Berry fund Sunday, September 30, 2018 Deadline to submit reports for the fall board meeting Sunday, September 30, 2018 Nomination deadline for the 2019 Lebowitz Prize Thursday, November 1, 2018 APA Lecture by Janet Stemwedel Friday, November 16, 2018 Public Philosophy Network Related Group News UVA’s Deborah Hellman Wins the 2019 Fred Berger Memorial Prize Posted in APA Announcements, 9/14/2018 3:00:00 PM The APA is pleased to announce that Professor Deborah Hellman (University of Virginia School of Law) has been awarded the 2019 Fred Berger Memorial Prize... more » Frank and Zwier Win the 2018 Routledge, Taylor & Francis Prize Posted in APA Announcements, 8/14/2018 11:00:00 AM             David Frank           Karen Zwier Photo Credit: Justice Simpson The APA is pleased to announce the... more » Call for Nominations Reminder: 2018 Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching Posted in APA Announcements, 7/3/2018 1:00:00 PM The nomination deadline for the APA’s 2018 Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching is less than one month away. Don’t wait to submit your nomination!... more » Syracuse's McDaniel Wins the APA’s 2018 Sanders Book Prize Posted in APA Announcements, 6/29/2018 2:00:00 PM The APA is pleased to announce that Professor Kristopher McDaniel (Syracuse University) has been awarded the 2018 Sanders Book Prize   for his book, The... more » Reminder: Small grant and diversity grant proposal deadline is June 30 Posted in APA Announcements, 6/22/2018 11:00:00 AM There is only one week left to submit proposals for the APA's  small grant fund  and  diversity and inclusiveness funding  programs. All APA members are... more » View All News »

Now accepting nominations for APA leadership positions.

Dear DAVID, The American Philosophical Association is now accepting nominations for APA leadership positions for terms beginning July 1, 2019. Visit the online nominations system. There will be member vacancies on seventeen APA committees, as well as vacancies for associate chair positions on seven committees. There will be one vacancy for member-at-large of the board of officers, and four member vacancies on the graduate student council (GSC). Most committee terms are three years in length; GSC terms are for two years. To see the full list of vacancies, and for more information, sign in to the nominations system using your APA member credentials. Please note that both nominators and nominees must be current APA members. Please be sure to renew your membership. Self-nominations are welcome, and members may nominate or be nominated as many times as they wish. We will only accept nominations through the online nominations system. Do not submit nominations via email, phone, or postal mail. The deadline to submit nominations is October 31, 2018. Service on the board of officers, an APA committee, or the graduate student council is a significant opportunity for leadership in the profession and the association, and I encourage you to take the time to nominate qualified candidates for these important positions. All the best, Amy E. Ferrer Executive Director

Our September endorsements. Jennifer Childs-Roshak, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund (advocacy@pplm.org)

Dear Searchingforreason.net On January 21, 2017, nearly 200,000 people across Massachusetts took to the streets to protest the inauguration of Donald Trump and to declare a more inclusive, more equitable vision for our country. That day represented the largest political protest in history and it spurred nearly two years of unprecedented activism, organizing, and advocacy. Earlier this month, we celebrated the wins of two of the Massachusetts Women’s March organizers, Tami Gouveia and Lindsay Sabadosa, in their campaigns for state representative. Today, we turn our focus to November 6, when we elect candidates up and down the ticket who will help enact the bold vision put forth by marchers. There is so much at stake this year. Join us in supporting a new wave of leaders that will champion reproductive rights. Over the next two months, we will be knocking on doors, making phone calls, and organizing our friends and neighbors for these new leaders. In every corner of the Commonwealth, there is a high stakes election. In Central Massachusetts, David LeBoeuf, a longtime advocate for expanded health care access, is facing an opponent who regularly protests outside the Planned Parenthood health center in Worcester. On the South Shore, Kathy LaNatra’s victory would finally give the 12th Plymouth District an advocate for reproductive rights and health care it deserves. And in Andover, Tram Nguyen is challenging a sitting state rep who has spent his career working to deny young people access to comprehensive sex education, dismantle LGBTQ rights, and restrict access to safe, legal abortion. David, Kathy, Tram, and others are at the helm of the political movement born at the Women’s March, and it is up to us to help them win. Want to take action to support these candidates? Sign up to volunteer and your local organizer will get in touch with you. The election is just 50 days away. Head to our website, learn more about the important races in your community, and sign up to hear from your local organizer about how to get involved. Together, we can send a new class of leaders to the State House who will protect reproductive rights, dismantle barriers to health care, and defend our state from the Trump administration’s dangerous attacks. Thank you.   Sincerely, Jennifer Childs-Roshak, MD, MBA President Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts @DrJenCR P.S. To see the full list of our September endorsements, visit our website and learn about the leaders running for office in your community.

Visit our website. Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts 1055 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215 United States

STOP THE CONFIRMATION PROCESS... U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse.

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