Daily Kos Staff Picks

Daily Kos Staff Picks Daily Kos staff looks back at some of their favorite posts from the past week. 'Do something!' Iowa crowd boos at senator's response to a teacher describing live shooter drills  Vulnerable Republican senator from Arizona fined for campaign finance violations—yet again  Warren's apology to American Indians was not only the right thing to do, it was smart politics too  Major media outlets have laid off more than 3,200 writers, editors, and support staff so far this year. Support independent, progressive media: Chip in $5 to Daily Kos now. Trump's fundamental weakness is destroying the nation, and it's never been more clear than today  Proud Boys' would-be violent march on Portland turns and heads the other direction  Utah Republican launches bid for swingy House seat by describing how Trump is hurting his business  Trump thinks American Jews owe him support. They disagree: 'We care about equality and justice'  Gerrymandering, Jim Crow-era voting restrictions, and crucial statewide seats are on the ballot this year in Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Chip in $1 each to progressive civic engagement orgs already organizing in these states. Republican memo reveals strategy to downplay white nationalism and blame 'left' for mass shootings  'I'm not alone': Hundreds waited in line to support El Paso man who opened wife's funeral to public  In double-backward-reverse, Trump says yes, no, yes on more background checks for gun purchases  Susan Collins' political career was kickstarted and bankrolled by an assault weapons manufacturer  Oil lobbyist brags about criminalizing gas and oil pipeline protests in leaked audio recording  Cash bail is unequal, unfair, and must change. Sign the petition: Urge Congress to pass national cash bail reform right away. Pre-Labor Day Cattle Call: the quiet before the storm  Ohio Democrats could gain a state Supreme Court majority in 2020, just in time for redistricting  Four seats, two chambers, one state: This is how we turn Virginia blue this fall  Everybody gets one! NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard donates a million backpacks to SoCal schools