Downtown Nasty Women Blog
News & Views on Democracy, Activism, and How to Get Involved

Our views on democracy and activism

Here we hope to raise awareness about the issues that matter to all of us. Our country is at a precipice and there is too much at stake for anyone to sit on the sidelines and watch. It’s up to all of us to defend our democracy. And it’s time to elect lawmakers who share our values, and then hold them accountable.

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USA Has Most Successful Covid-19 Recovery Due to Biden-Harris Policies

FACT! The US recovery from Covid-19 continues to vastly outperform other advanced economies. Yet the Biden-Harris administration gets very little credit for their policies which helped Americans by jumpstarting a swift and enduring recovery. Some of the decisions that set the US apart include: American Rescue Plan Relief programs targeting those most in need Expanded…

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Yes on 1, Nix 2-6

The leaders of the Downtown Nasty Women Social Group urge New Yorkers to vote yes on Proposal 1 to protect reproductive rights and equality. Conversely, she recommends voting no on Proposals 2-6, which she argues mislead voters and expand the Mayor’s powers, undermining city governance and public accountability.

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The Power of the Grassroots Movement

Last month Tom Suozzi won a hard fought special election in NY House District 3 to replace George Santos in Congress. This was a big deal because Santos is credibly accused of conspiracy, credit card fraud, wire fraud, identity theft and falsification of records. If we are to ensure we have a functioning government, he…

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The Truth Matters

There’s a reason why a bunch of us got together and decided to organize and become political grassroots activists. It’s at the core of why we fight so hard to elect Democrats at every level of government across the country, and why it’s so important to shift the balance of power in chambers controlled by…

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When Will We Get Abortion Out of Politics?

When Donald Trump was elected President in November 2016, I remember lots of people telling me to calm down, it would be fine. His ability to follow through on his deplorable campaign promises would be limited because of checks and balances. It soon became apparent there would be a strain on those checks and balances…

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The Democratic Playbook

The Democratic Playbook Following the 2008 Presidential election, when Barack Obama became the first Black President of the United States, Republicans launched Project Redmap. Their goal was to control Congress and prevent President Obama from passing any meaningful legislation. But by targeting state legislatures they were also playing the long game. While Democrats celebrated their…

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State Elections Matter

State elections significantly influence daily life by determining policies on critical issues. Democratic majorities can promote progressive laws and enhance community welfare, while Republican control often enacts restrictive measures. Winning state seats is vital for safeguarding democracy and improving citizens’ quality of life.

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Welcome! 1880 1253 Kim Beck

Welcome!

Welcome to our blog! We are the Downtown Nasty Women Social Group, part of the Resistance that formed in the aftermath of the 2016 Presidential Election.

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