Today Anthony Christian joined me for this talk with Alex Rikleen. Alex is running for the Senate in Massachusetts. The thing I always want to emphasize with these talks is that primaries are healthy because they activate the voting base and they allow candidates to listen to diverse perspectives.

Frankly, we’ve had enough of the undemocratic process that results in anointed DNC candidates who go on to lose. Primaries also allow name recognition, and we absolutely need more representatives like Alex at various levels of government.

You can learn more about Alex here.

It’s not particularly easy to get on the ballot in Massachusetts, so please check out Alex’s web page and do what you can to help. This is particularly important if you or somebody you know lives in Massachusetts.

Friends, the situation in the United States is dire. We can’t wait for the midterms, we can’t even wait for the primaries. Getting involved in campaigns like what Alex is running is something we can do today. You’ll feel better. You’ll be heard. You’ll reconnect with the power our system has made us forget we possess.

It’s a great feeling.

You can follow Alex on substack here:

Thank you LeftieProf, Under the Golden Boot, Rachel-We are Renee and Keith, Kevin, E West, and many others for tuning into my live video with Anthony Christian and Alex Rikleen! Join me for my next live video in the app.

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