In 2016, Arik Bjorn ran for Congress against Joe “You Lie!” Wilson as the Democratic Party / Green Party fusion candidate in South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District. Arik has been a regular contributor to Forward Progressives since 2013. Below is an interview excerpt from Arik’s pending book, So I Ran for Congress, which will be published […]
Fight Trump and Joe “You Lie!” Wilson While You Still Can
When South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Jaime Harrison spoke at this year’s historic 140th Galivants Ferry Stump—the oldest and most famous Democratic Party stump event in the United States—he went to the political woodshed for a quote that could not be a clearer sign of the times to all Democrats from sea to shining sea. […]
There’s a Better Way: Remarks to the 2016 South Carolina Democratic Party Convention
This is an expanded version of Arik Bjorn’s remarks delivered at the podium to the South Carolina Democratic Party. Good afternoon. My name is Arik Bjorn. When you find yourself preaching to the choir, sometimes you just have to sing your heart out. Let’s belt a bit, shall we? When the dust of Campaign 2016 […]