Healthcare legislation has just passed the house paving the way for President Obama’s signature.. Rep. Jerry McNerney votes yes on the health reform package as does Rep. Dennis Cardoza.

Nancy Pelosi shown locking arms below with Rep. John Lewis of Georgia crossing through the crowds of Teabaggers shouting “Kill the Bill”, escorted by police and carrying the 1965 Medicare Gavel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYNV08ufTRI&feature=player_embedded

The visual image is meant to support Rep. Lewis, who was verbally assaulted by the crowds yesterday, and to seal into people’s minds the comparison between fighting for civil rights and fighting for healthcare reform.

The Winds of Change website has a new design. Let us know what you think of the new design in the comments section below.

March 1 of this week launched the official primary season. Let’s go first to some key announcements, then to the local education rally held on March 4th. We finish with a take-down of the infamous Bart Stupak. Shall we..?

Jerry Brown Announces for Governor

Running as the lone Dem, former Governor Brown appears to have this primary locked up and will face whoever is left standing after the Rs slug it out in their primary.

Bill Halter after Blanche Lincoln’s Spot in the Senate

In an amazing first week, Lt. Gov. Bill Halter roared out of the gates and raised over $1 million in two days with the support of the netroots. Stay tuned to this epic battle of progressive Dem versus Conservadem. Senator Lincoln is doing her best to keep the public option out the health care legislation that will be signed by President Obama.

500 Rally Against Education Cuts in San Joaquin

Roger Philips’ Stockton Record education blog posted some video of the March 4th march and rally in Stockton. Cuts are coming to California public schools for the second of three years in a row. Look for more of this to occur until Californians address the elephant in the room: Prop 13.

Get to Know Bart Stupak

Rachel Maddow takes on Bart Stupak head on. Take notes, this is how it’s done.

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy