blog, elections, Environment, Endorsements, meet the candidates, Prop22, propositions, women, feature
Lila Nordstrom
The BTL California Propositions and Ballot ...

It’s that time again! Our CA Prop Guide is here! It covers all seven state-wide props with our usual mix of panache and…mild irritation. Feel free to share this guide far and wide because, look, nobody has time to research all the motherf*ing props this state throws at us.

The BTL California Propositions and Ballot Guide - November 2022
blog, California, elections, Endorsements, feature, meet the candidates, special feature
Lila Nordstrom
California General Election Prop Cheat Sheet ...

We've put together a handy cheat sheet for the California propositions on the ballot this November so you can earn that "I Voted" sticker!

California General Election Prop Cheat Sheet (Nov. 2016)
blog, California, Donald Trump, elections, Endorsements, FeelTheBern, feature, Hillary Pillory, meet the candidates, presidential election, special feature, Third Party, women
Lila Nordstrom
Jill Stein Rally/Interview [Segment from BTL ...

A standalone version of the Jill Stein interview and rally segment from last week's podcast.

Jill Stein Rally/Interview [Segment from BTL #216]
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Lila Nordstrom
How to Defeat Il Duce If You Still Don't Like ...

A list of websites that can help you identify downticket races to get involved in. 

How to Defeat Il Duce If You Still Don't Like Clinton/Kaine Pt. 2
blog, editorial, executive branch, feature, FeelTheBern, media, meet the candidates, presidential election, propaganda, Refuted Science, women, Third Party
Lila Nordstrom
Meet the (Third Party) Candidates: Jill Stein

Green party candidate for president Jill Stein.  Democrats believe she’s the Yoko Ono of the presidential race.  Donald Trump believes she’s...yet another faceless disgusting woman who probably has periods.  Both major parties would like you to think she’s some sort of dreadlock-y hippie that isn’t worth your time.  If corporate shills and/or flat out insane people aren’t your cup of tea, join us as we meet our first of the two major third party candidates and dive a little deeper into this thing called democracy!

 

Meet the (Third Party) Candidates: Jill Stein

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BTL #234 - WANTED: Missing Senator - 2/27/17

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BTL #234 - WANTED: Missing Senator - 2/27/17

This week on BTL...it's updates from #ResistanceRecess!  People got active, got creative, and got angry in all the best possible ways.  Plus, the DNC chair race results, why Donald Trump should be careful about pushing the paper of record too far, and updates on all the new and exciting (and terrible) laws and policies that will make life for even legal immigrants a living hell.  Come for the terrible news, stay for the many many many creative ways constituents are coming up with to get their reps' attention.  Oh, and join us for our own little action as well!

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BTL #224 - Losing the Cold War - 12/13/16

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BTL #224 - Losing the Cold War - 12/13/16

This week on BTL, it's Red Scare Pt. II: the one where we actually lose the Cold War!  Welcome to life in the modern USSR.  sS far it's mostly viewings of The Apprentice and the promise of starvation wages but Trump is brewing up some additional cabinet trouble so stay tuned.  Of course no viewing of The Apprentice is as bad as listening to Ted Cruz describe his love of queso.  Plus, DNC updates, adventures in deal-making, and more!  Listen if you dare!  (But seriously, please listen.  Listening is fun!)

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BTL #223 - A Bad Deal - 12/4/16

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BTL #223 - A Bad Deal - 12/4/16

This week on BTL, we've got all the latest from the last TWO weeks!!  Special attention is paid, of course to the reverse love triangle that is Trump-Romney-Kellyanne Conway, but we've also got lessons in (non)diplomacy from our incoming POTUS, the legacy of the man simply known as Fidel, and the fatal sign that your latest accomplishment was REAL unimpressive: Sarah Palin joining Democrats to condemn it.  All that plus our recount-fever update, and the story of the giant, purposeless Holiday Hole. 

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BTL #220 - Free Stickers - 11/07/16

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BTL #220 - Free Stickers - 11/07/16

This week on BTL, it's our last chance to reach you before we all VOTE!  VOTING!  VOTING IS SO FUN!  YOU SHOULD DO IT!  We're here with all the latest polling, updates on the senate, info on the props, suggestions about where and how to get involved in #GOTV efforts, and so so so so much excitement about voting!  So much!  Plus, did you hear that recent FBI emails nonsense is already over?  What a relief!  Another relief: Trump's Twitter privileges were revoked.  Who knew it was that easy?  Tune in for it all and whatever you do, figure out where you're going to park BEFORE you get to the polling place.  It's so much easier.

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How to Defeat Il Duce If You Still Don't Like Clinton/Kaine Pt. 2

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How to Defeat Il Duce If You Still Don't Like Clinton/Kaine Pt. 2

A list of websites that can help you identify downticket races to get involved in. 

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BTL #215 - We're Back! - 10/3/16

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BTL #215 - We're Back! - 10/3/16

Welcome back listeners! It's been an exciting three weeks are we're ready to dive back in.  We fit this week's record between readings of the 233 page California Official Voters Information Guide (233!  That many!), and it's jam packed! We've got the dirt on the first presidential debate and the ensuing melodramas of The Donald v. Women, The Donald v. Taxes, and The Donald v. Twitter.  Plus, 2016 is the year of the non-endorsement, Californians might not live to see the outcome of this horrible presidential race (earthquakes around every corner), and the Senate is furious that Obama doesn’t control the laws of time and space.  It was a great week for our triumphant return and we can't wait to dive in!

 

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BTL #214 - Our Local Taco Truck - 9/6/14

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BTL #214 - Our Local Taco Truck - 9/6/14

This week on BTL, we've cover the important news: Bobby Pin-Gate 2016, Michele Bachmann's latest talking spell, and, Hillary Clinton's continued technological failings.  Oh, and I guess while we're at it we get to Trump's surprise Mexico trip (?!!?!), polls, some news about where on earth Clinton's been for the last month, and other more traditional "news" news. We bring it all because we care.  We're THOSE friends.  You're welcome.

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How to Help Defeat Il Duce if You Still Don't Like Clinton/Kaine

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How to Help Defeat Il Duce if You Still Don't Like Clinton/Kaine

Many of us are still less than enthused by the Clinton/Kaine ticket, but as your Facebook friends rant about voters who haven’t gone full-Clinton being traitors to the human race, they might be forgetting that that there are thousands of ways to fight the rise of Il Duce without putting time and money into his heavily compromised opponent.  Here are some ideas.