And we're back.

The KYD Burro Blog is back in business. We'll be using the blog as an ongoing discussion about policy and priorities for the the next year. Remember, we won. Elections have consequences. But we only won nationally. State-wise, we do not have the same mandate as President-elect Obama and the Democrats of the 111th Congress. However, to say that this lack of a mandate means that we should fight aggressively for our beliefs is to throw away our traditions of fighting for justice as a party and our proud history of progressive policy as a State. (The Grange, anyone?)

As chair of the Labor caucus, I'll be advocating for equal protection in the workplace, stronger occupational safety standards and the right to organize. But we can not advance our own issues and causes to the detriment of each other. We won this election together and now it's time to win these battles together. For example. as chair of the Labor caucus, I'll also be advocating for policies like the Employment Non-discrimination Act, the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay act, and stronger pollution standards.  These three issues concern the workplace, but also touch on LGBT issues, women's rights, and environmental protection. 

Over the next few weeks and months, we'll be developing priorities and goals for the coming legislative session. Feel free to add your voice to the discussion.