Mindy Schwartz is a blogger, life-long political activist, wife, daughter, dogmom, DemCast USA Content Director and Jew. She is equally proud of all of those roles.
“You’re not a member of a minority group in America — you’re white.” “You should let others take the lead in the
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This is the first in a five-part series educating the public about the benefits of passing the For the People Act. Let each citizen remember at the moment he is offering his vote that he is not making a present
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As the events of Jan. 6 unfolded Americans were stunned by the images on their screens: U.S. Capitol Police officers seemingly in league with the rioters. Heroes did emerge among their ranks,
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“The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.” — Charles Baudelaire The results of the 2020 presidential election were demonstrably freely cast and fairly counted. Every
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Good morning! For the second day in a row I awoke without fear. I didn’t immediately reach for my phone to see what disaster was created overnight. I wasn’t worried about what
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Inauguration Day is here! After four years of fear, anger and embarrassment, it is time to celebrate! Those of us who have spent the Trump years writing letters, sending postcards, texting, incessantly
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I have written before about being Jewish in America. There is no denying that I am white and that my life has known privilege because of my skin color. Even though, as
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My initial intention was to look back at 2020, but I really don’t want to spend any more time on a truly awful year. Of the 30 pieces I’ve published on DemCast
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Less than two weeks ago my husband and I took a carefully planned, socially distanced long weekend away to celebrate my 65th birthday. We chose a location that was a relatively short
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Anyone who knows me knows that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Since I don’t decorate for Christmas my home is usually a Thanksgiving wonderland during November. I have multiple figurines, Thanksgiving dish
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I feel something I haven’t felt in four years. It’s called HOPE. I feel like a giant weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. My mood when I awake each morning
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Biden won’t screw up testing and call scientists idiots.” Barack Obama It’s now four days before the 2020 presidential election finally comes to a close. In a year when the difference between
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