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May 30, 2016
https://www.reddit.com/r/SandersForPresident/comments/4lnkhl/hawaii_state_dems_pass_resolution_for_end_of/
Hawaii state Dems pass resolution for end of super delegates!
Breaking from the HI convention floor: Resolution PASSED urging HI super delegates to cast their ballots to reflect the vote of Hawaii's caucus voters (who voted for Bernie 68%), AND calling upon the DNC to discontinue the use of super delegates altogether starting with the 2020 national convention.
https://www.reddit.com/r/SandersForPresident/comments/4lnkhl/hawaii_state_dems_pass_resolution_for_end_of/
May 30, 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/sanders-breathes-life-into-a-florida-professors-unlikely-bid-to-oust-the-dnc-chair/2016/05/29/3c7b7a4c-2434-11e6-8690-f14ca9de2972_story.html
Sanders breathes life into a Florida professor’s unlikely bid to oust the DNC chair
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. Tim Canova was driving from a rally against money in politics to a protest against chemical giant Monsanto this month when his spokeswoman called to tell him that Sen. Bernie Sanders had just gone on CNN and endorsed his long-shot primary challenge against the chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee.
It was a rather big moment for a little-known law professor with a shaved head who, in another year, might not have created so much as a ripple for Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who is seeking her seventh House term and has won all her previous elections in landslides.
A few hours later, Sanders called Canova for the first time and the next day signed a fundraising email for him. Over the next 48 hours, Canova brought in about $300,000.
Canova, 56, finds himself in the right place at the right time. Wasserman Schultz, 49, has become increasingly unpopular within the liberal base of the party and among Sanderss supporters in particular. Though she claims to be neutral in the presidential nominating contest, many Berniecrats believe that she has tipped the scales in Hillary Clintons favor. They see her, as they see Clinton, as beholden to wealthy donors and focused on winning elections at the expense of advancing progressive principles.
It was a rather big moment for a little-known law professor with a shaved head who, in another year, might not have created so much as a ripple for Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who is seeking her seventh House term and has won all her previous elections in landslides.
A few hours later, Sanders called Canova for the first time and the next day signed a fundraising email for him. Over the next 48 hours, Canova brought in about $300,000.
Canova, 56, finds himself in the right place at the right time. Wasserman Schultz, 49, has become increasingly unpopular within the liberal base of the party and among Sanderss supporters in particular. Though she claims to be neutral in the presidential nominating contest, many Berniecrats believe that she has tipped the scales in Hillary Clintons favor. They see her, as they see Clinton, as beholden to wealthy donors and focused on winning elections at the expense of advancing progressive principles.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/sanders-breathes-life-into-a-florida-professors-unlikely-bid-to-oust-the-dnc-chair/2016/05/29/3c7b7a4c-2434-11e6-8690-f14ca9de2972_story.html
May 30, 2016
http://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/sanders-wraps-up-kern-county-visit-in-delano
Sanders wraps up Kern County visit in Delano
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders wrapped up his time in Kern County with a trip to the 40 Acres in Delano on Sunday.
Sanders arrived to Bakersfield on Saturday, and drew in crowds of people for a rally at the Kern County Fairgrounds.
On Sunday, Sanders toured the historic 40 Acres, the first headquarters of the United Farm Workers Labor Union, along with the family of UFW leader Cesar Chavez.
"I'm honored to be here to learn about the plight of the farm workers and how we go forward," Sanders said.
Sanders said there is still a lot to be done to improve the lives of farm workers.
"When workers are paid horrendously low wages, and they are exposed to pesticides, or when water that comes out of their tap is undrinkable with different kinds of toxins...the people have to be held responsible," he said.
Sanders arrived to Bakersfield on Saturday, and drew in crowds of people for a rally at the Kern County Fairgrounds.
On Sunday, Sanders toured the historic 40 Acres, the first headquarters of the United Farm Workers Labor Union, along with the family of UFW leader Cesar Chavez.
"I'm honored to be here to learn about the plight of the farm workers and how we go forward," Sanders said.
Sanders said there is still a lot to be done to improve the lives of farm workers.
"When workers are paid horrendously low wages, and they are exposed to pesticides, or when water that comes out of their tap is undrinkable with different kinds of toxins...the people have to be held responsible," he said.
http://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/sanders-wraps-up-kern-county-visit-in-delano
May 30, 2016
http://www.sfexaminer.com/san-francisco-bernie-sanders-message-makes-believers-skeptics/
In San Francisco, Bernie Sanders’ message makes believers out of the skeptics
Bernie Sanders showed up at exactly 4:40 p.m. His appearance was between stops in San Jose in the morning and Vallejo in the evening. He made time for the hotel workers, and in one fell swoop proved hes the candidate he claims to be: one for the proletariat, not the well-heeled minority.
But Sanders didnt accomplish that just by showing up. He also knew where he was and who he was speaking to. He supported the workers quest, saying unions are important vehicles for dignified workplace treatment. He told the crowd he was shocked by the sight of so many people living on the streets of San Francisco. His wife, Jane, stood off stage, snapping pictures of her husband during his brief remarks before greeting the audience after the senator did the same.
It was as if they were just like the rest of us, because, well, they are.
Its easy to write off Sanders and his continued candidacy as a waste of time. With Donald Trump being the presumptive Republican nominee, some argue Sanders is damaging the Democratic Partys chances of retaining the White House. But that ignores the fact that the people who came to the union rally in The City the legions of folks whove packed venues nationwide to see the man in person, the millions more whove donated their money and time to get him elected are, for the most part, doing something theyve never done before. And particularly here in California, many Sanders supporters are engaged in a primary process that has not been this important in their lifetimes. Theres life after Bernie, many say.
But Sanders didnt accomplish that just by showing up. He also knew where he was and who he was speaking to. He supported the workers quest, saying unions are important vehicles for dignified workplace treatment. He told the crowd he was shocked by the sight of so many people living on the streets of San Francisco. His wife, Jane, stood off stage, snapping pictures of her husband during his brief remarks before greeting the audience after the senator did the same.
It was as if they were just like the rest of us, because, well, they are.
Its easy to write off Sanders and his continued candidacy as a waste of time. With Donald Trump being the presumptive Republican nominee, some argue Sanders is damaging the Democratic Partys chances of retaining the White House. But that ignores the fact that the people who came to the union rally in The City the legions of folks whove packed venues nationwide to see the man in person, the millions more whove donated their money and time to get him elected are, for the most part, doing something theyve never done before. And particularly here in California, many Sanders supporters are engaged in a primary process that has not been this important in their lifetimes. Theres life after Bernie, many say.
http://www.sfexaminer.com/san-francisco-bernie-sanders-message-makes-believers-skeptics/
May 30, 2016
https://www.reddit.com/r/SandersForPresident/comments/4ln5jh/aloha_day_2_from_hawaii_we_just_gained_another/
Aloha! Day 2 from Hawaii! We just gained ANOTHER SUPER DELEGATE!
day1 link We just elected Tim Vandeveer as our new Hawaii state chair. The only person running as a Bernie backer, and our newest pro Bernie super delegate! 1 step closer! The out roar was amazing.
https://www.reddit.com/r/SandersForPresident/comments/4ln5jh/aloha_day_2_from_hawaii_we_just_gained_another/
May 29, 2016
Someone raising awareness for Bernie in California.
May 29, 2016
California is my home state, and I'll be damned if anyone but Bernie wins it.
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May 29, 2016
California is my home state, and I'll be damned if anyone but Bernie wins it.
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May 29, 2016
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/05/29/1532300/-Yesterday-a-farmworker-in-tears-said-We-love-you-Bernie-we-really-do-Here-s-why
Yesterday a farmworker in tears said "We love you Bernie, we really do". Here's why.
They dont mention the real issues that affect out lives on MSM or Google News.
Not only in Flint: Bakersfield and Kern County water is poisoned by nitrates and fracking. The people cant drink it but have to pay for it anyway.
Farmworkers who pick berries for the Driscoll company all up and down the west coast in the USA and Mexico, from Washington state through California and Baja California, are striking against subhuman wages and treatment. They want us to Boycott Driscoll, they want Costco and Whole Foods to stop carrying their products.
Although farm work exposes thousands to pesticides and injuries, clinics and services to workers are being slashed. In some cases the employers force workers to report to company doctors. These doctors send injured workers back to the fields, telling them theres nothing wrong with them.
This is real life and issues that are important to Californians, farmworkers, and rural communities across the west coast.
Not only in Flint: Bakersfield and Kern County water is poisoned by nitrates and fracking. The people cant drink it but have to pay for it anyway.
Farmworkers who pick berries for the Driscoll company all up and down the west coast in the USA and Mexico, from Washington state through California and Baja California, are striking against subhuman wages and treatment. They want us to Boycott Driscoll, they want Costco and Whole Foods to stop carrying their products.
Although farm work exposes thousands to pesticides and injuries, clinics and services to workers are being slashed. In some cases the employers force workers to report to company doctors. These doctors send injured workers back to the fields, telling them theres nothing wrong with them.
This is real life and issues that are important to Californians, farmworkers, and rural communities across the west coast.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/05/29/1532300/-Yesterday-a-farmworker-in-tears-said-We-love-you-Bernie-we-really-do-Here-s-why
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