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A man who is not Bernie Sanders. Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images A small island nation governed by a constitutional monarchy — where voters consider the concept of government mail delivery borderline communistic, and socialized medicine common sense — held an election on Thursday. And in a shocking turn of events, the outcome vindicated every American political commentator’s proposed strategy for defeating Donald Trump in 2020. The (lamentable) triumph of Boris Johnson’s Conservatives over Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party proved that the Democrats must disavow “wokeness” and “mass immigration” — and take a clear, unapologetic stand in favor of cosmopolitan values — or else we are going to get four more years of Trump. But the U.K.’s election also demonstrated that Democrats can’t win back white working-class voters in postindustrial regions by embracing a radical economic message, and also, that Democrats must … [Read more...] about What the U.K. Election Does (and Doesn’t) Teach Democrats

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA —The 2019 holiday season is upon us in San Gabriel Valley and throughout Los Angeles with such annual festivities as holiday boutiques, Nutcracker ballets, Santa breakfasts, Christmas parades, concerts and tree-lightings, Chanukah events and more. Peruse the annual Patch holiday event guide, find events near you, and make your plans, as many activities require advance registration. And Happy Holidays, from Patch! ------------------- NOTE: Before heading out, double-check with event organizers to confirm activities still are planned and not subject to cancellations due to weather conditions or other reasons. ---------------- ALTADENA: DEC. 7: North Lake Pole. With giveaways & fun for the kids. Lake Avenue & Mariposa Street, Altadena, CADEC. 14: Christmas Tree Lane Winterfest & Lighting. A town tradition! Altadena Public Library, 600 E. Mariposa, Altadena, CA------------------- ARCADIA: DEC. 7: Snowfest. Sledding, train rides & more! Arcadia … [Read more...] about Holiday Tree Lightings, Events 2019: Arcadia & Nearby

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA —The 2019 holiday season is upon us in San Gabriel Valley and throughout Los Angeles with such annual festivities as holiday boutiques, Nutcracker ballets, Santa breakfasts, Christmas parades, concerts and tree-lightings, Chanukah events and more. Peruse the annual Patch holiday event guide, find events near you, and make your plans, as many activities require advance registration. And Happy Holidays, from Patch! ------------------- NOTE: Before heading out, double-check with event organizers to confirm activities still are planned and not subject to cancellations due to weather conditions or other reasons. ---------------- ALTADENA: DEC. 7: North Lake Pole. With giveaways & fun for the kids. Lake Avenue & Mariposa Street, Altadena, CADEC. 14: Christmas Tree Lane Winterfest & Lighting. A town tradition! Altadena Public Library, 600 E. Mariposa, Altadena, CA------------------- ARCADIA: DEC. 7: Snowfest. Sledding, train rides & more! Arcadia … [Read more...] about Holiday Tree Lightings, Events 2019: South Pasadena & Nearby

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA —The 2019 holiday season is upon us in San Gabriel Valley and throughout Los Angeles with such annual festivities as holiday boutiques, Nutcracker ballets, Santa breakfasts, Christmas parades, concerts and tree-lightings, Chanukah events and more. Peruse the annual Patch holiday event guide, find events near you, and make your plans, as many activities require advance registration. And Happy Holidays, from Patch! ------------------- NOTE: Before heading out, double-check with event organizers to confirm activities still are planned and not subject to cancellations due to weather conditions or other reasons. ---------------- ALTADENA: DEC. 7: North Lake Pole. With giveaways & fun for the kids. Lake Avenue & Mariposa Street, Altadena, CADEC. 14: Christmas Tree Lane Winterfest & Lighting. A town tradition! Altadena Public Library, 600 E. Mariposa, Altadena, CA------------------- ARCADIA: DEC. 7: Snowfest. Sledding, train rides & more! Arcadia … [Read more...] about Holiday Tree Lightings, Events 2019: San Marino & Nearby

DOYLESTOWN, PA — A new effort to save Oscar Hammerstein's home in Doylestown has been launched. The property, located on East Road, is now a bed and breakfast. But a group of dedicated volunteers are working to raise money to turn it into a museum and education center. The nonprofit organization, The Oscar Hammerstein Museum & Theatre Education Center, is working to raise $2 million to purchase and restore the historic property. The group wants to turn the farm of the famous librettist and lyricist into a museum and education center, and use the barn as well as the historic house to carry out their vision. The property, which in the past was proposed to be a theater, is currently in jeopardy of sale and a four-lot subdivision, advocates behind the #SaveOscarsHome effort say. "The goal is to create a multifaceted and dynamic museum experience with a strong theater education component that will serve as a place of inspiration for Broadway fans and humanitarians alike, from … [Read more...] about Group Launches $2M Effort To #SaveOscarsHome In Doylestown