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Egberto Willies

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  • Contributing Editor, Daily Kos
  • Radio Show Host, Contributor, Writer, Author, Blogger, Freelance
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Egberto Willies is the host of Politics Done Right on Pacifica Network's KPFT 90.1 FM Houston and throughout the Internet. Read his articles on Medium & Substack. He blogs at EgbertoWillies and PoliticsDoneRight. He is the author of several books. Egberto is a contributing editor at Daily KOS. He has written several articles for several local newspapers.

Egberto Willies’s Journalist Portfolio

Ashley Mosley, staying in her community to make a difference

Ashley Mosley, staying in her community to make a difference

I speak to a lot of people every day, a few like Ashley Mosley. There are so many people I meet who are just …

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Reagan Economist shocked Chris Hayes when he said this about his Republican Party (VIDEO)

Reagan Economist shocked Chris Hayes when he said this about his Republican Party (VIDEO)

Bruce Bartlett, a senior policy analyst for George HW Bush was a guest on All-In with Chris Hayes. It is unli…

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Economist Richard Wolff: Capitalism vs Socialism vs Communism vs Marxism

Economist Richard Wolff: Capitalism vs Socialism vs Communism vs Marxism

I invited Economist and Professor Dr. Richarf Wolff to Politics Done Right to discuss economic systems. Givin…

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Another Ilhan Omar manufactured scandal & A Democrat finally leans in.

Another Ilhan Omar manufactured scandal & A Democrat finally leans in.

Once again Ilhan Omar is under attack. And it is clear that timid Democrats instead of coming to her aid, put…

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Two white women launch 'White Nonsense Roundup' to unburden people of color (VIDEO)

Two white women launch 'White Nonsense Roundup' to unburden people of color (VIDEO)

'White Nonsense Roundup' is a tool created by two Washington state women to unburden people of color from soc…

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Sen. Bernie Sanders' Fox News town hall: a template for a Democrat in the foxhole

Sen. Bernie Sanders' Fox News town hall: a template for a Democrat in the foxhole

As one who lives in a very conservative suburb in Texas, I refuse just to let people many consider not bad bu…

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Articles

Arnie Arnesen: The Attitude Panel on Trump, founding fathers, and fighting for our Democracy

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Arnie Arnesen breaks down Trump’s democratic assault, Supreme Court danger, immigrant fear tactics, and why America must move beyond Founding Fathers mythology. Podcasts (Video — Audio)Egberto Willies Summary Arnie Arnesen’s conversation lays bare a country facing a democratic emergency.
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Billions for War, Austerity for Americans: Hegseth Reveals the Scam

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The Pentagon always gets its billions. Families get deductibles, hunger and austerity. Hegseth’s war request exposes Washington’s corporate, people-last priorities. Podcasts (Video — Audio)Egberto Willies Summary Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth returned to Congress demanding tens of billions more for an expanding war after the Pentagon had already consumed roughly $37.5 billion on the Iran conflict.
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Teacher Michelle Williams Challenges State Control in the Fight for Texas HD 127

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Michelle Williams presents herself as the public-school champion Texas House District 127 urgently needs. A veteran educator and union leader, she connects classroom freedom, democratic local control, flood protection, reproductive rights, and working-family security into one clear governing vision. She argues that public institutions should answer to the people—not political appointees, private profiteers, or ideological operatives.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

Good and bad. If readers are discriminating and analytical then very good.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Reporting the truth with necessary analysis to prevent he purveyors of misinformation from using typical journalist objectivity as a weapon.

Awards

CNN iReport Spirit Award Honoree

2011 - iReporting

The CNN iReport Awards is an opportunity to celebrate journalism and reward iReporters for their contributions to our community. The 36 nominees were selected by a panel of CNN experts who reviewed the almost 15,000 iReports approved for use on CNN in 2011 to find the most compelling examples of participatory journalism. Our goal is to recognize and honor iReporters for delivering stories that are creative, personal, provocative, well-produced and, above all, newsworthy.

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Peacemaker Award

2019 - Peace and Justice

Honor for local Houston leaders and national voices for peace and justice.

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