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benfranklinskite.bsky.social @benfranklinskite.bsky.social · Apr 1

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Right now the clock is ticking: can we save our democracy, federal agencies and rule of law before the damage is irreparable?

I'm sure you know that it took Hitler less than 6 months to destroy democracy in Germany?

I understand that with a GOP trifecta in the Capitol, your options are limited.

Still, I feel the Senate Dems are not meeting the peril of this moment with the urgency required.

We are seeing daily assaults on the rule of law, our constitutional rights, our national security, our federal agencies which we funded by Congress, a continual usurpation of the congressional power of appropriations, a stream of language that brings hatred, division and lies, attacks on the courts, law firms, universities, proclamations that normalise racism and even segregation. The economy is plummeting and our alliances are broken.

As your constituent, I write to ask, no, demand, you do more.
The Senate dems have been bringing Roberts Rules of Order to a knife fight.

Please stop acting as if any of this is normal. If the illegal DOGE actions were being done with tanks and paramilitaries and bulldozers, there would be burnt out shells of buildings across DC and the nation.

Please: use the tools at your disposal and force your brainwashed GOP colleagues to rejoin reality:

Please THANK CORY BOOKER for filibustering and JOIN HIM next time.

PLEASE:

Consider these actions that Senate Dems and Independents could do that would force your GOP colleagues to work together or down tools:

- Withdraw unanimous consent from all Senate business until constitutional rule was restored

- make Quorum calls

- Refuse to vote for any legislation until constitutional rule is restored

- Boycott as a caucus until constitutional rule was restored

I also urge you to obtain a copy of Project 2025 and start to be proactive. Game out strategies to oppose the agenda measure by measure.

I understand that your role right now probably involves challenges, pressures, and perhaps even threat…

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Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL 01) @jonathanjackson.house.gov · 4h

Apparently @JDVance is doubling down on his support for a White Supremacist who said “I love Hitler” and called Black people “watermelon people.” Whataboutism isn’t leadership. His only job is reminding us that without Trump, things could be worse — he’s #ImpeachmentInsurance.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5h

Hochul: "They promised to extract revenge on their political enemies & apparently any state that has a D gov. Tell me how Florida & Texas could receive these same funds w/o having to go to court? They're playing politics, but more than that, they're playing with people's lives. And that's abhorrent"

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 5h

I urge our nation to use this weekend's No Kings marches as a declaration of independence against the tyranny and lawlessness currently running this country.

Use your voice. ACT PEACEFULLY. Protect yourself and your community.

THERE ARE NO KINGS IN THE UNITED STATES.

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Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 15h

To ALL AMERICANS: Did you vote for change but got betrayal? Has your life improved, or are we being sold out? It’s time to unite for a fair system that supports everyone, funds our needs, and puts Americans first—not the whims of those in power. Our taxes should support our services, not Argentina!

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benfranklinskite.bsky.social @benfranklinskite.bsky.social · 4h

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Mark Pickens @airshipwriter.bsky.social · 10h

Congress may have been sent home, so there’s no better time to flood the switchboards:

Use the tools: @5calls.org

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SurlySkirt @docjen69.bsky.social · 5h

Spotify is running ICE recruitment videos.

You all know what to do.

#donotobey

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 10h

Just now: New York's highest court has UPHELD a recent law that moves many of the state's off-year elections to *even years* rather than odd years, to boost turnout.

(The GOP had sued, and a trial court judge had struck down the law, but that's now over.)

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Schooley @schooley.bsky.social · 10h

You have to understand, people who demonstrate peacefully for the restoration of democratic norms are insurrectionists while people who rioted at the Capitol to overturn an election are patriots.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 22h

Q: “Most hospitals + people who will lose insurance are in rural areas. If Trump & Republicans are so intent on sticking it to their own voters, why not let them?”

@aoc.bsky.social : “That’s the difference between us & Trump. I don’t care if you voted for me, I want you to have health care.”

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benfranklinskite.bsky.social @benfranklinskite.bsky.social · 4h

We can indeed agree
But we can't fix everything all at once

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Dave Min @daveminca.bsky.social · 7h

If Mike Johnson swore in Adelita Grijalva, we could demand the release of the Epstein files TODAY. But he continues to refuse to do so. What is he hiding? Who is he protecting?

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 6h

#CollectiveCourage: “It’s also important to note Disney’s final assessment: Protesters were more powerful than Trump.

That should give hope. Because when millions act quickly, strategically, and together, even authoritarian overreach can be stopped cold.”

How the Disney boycott beat the FCC's censorship push

Jimmy Kimmel's censorship seemed like a done deal, but then millions acted quickly, strategically and together for a significant movement win.

wagingnonviolence.org

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Nightmarica @n1ghtmarica.bsky.social · 7h

Sidebar - The backstabbie MFs like Sinema, Manchin--and Fetterman have caused a considerable amount of grief.

There is a lot of narrative on why/how they became a problem, and that narrative is sometimes twisted in order to advance disinformation

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 6h

Speaker Johnson is right—he has NO strategy to reopen the government and keep health care premiums from skyrocketing.

Here's an idea: work WITH Democrats if you want our votes and COMPROMISE.

Ready whenever you are.

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benfranklinskite.bsky.social @benfranklinskite.bsky.social · 6h

But everyone's not scared of him so he can be impeached

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Carolina A. Miranda @cmonstah.bsky.social · 1d

The anti-semitism call is coming from inside the house.

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 1d

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DHS Says Social Media Will Be Screened for ‘Antisemitism’ as It Purges Pro-Palestine Immigrants
Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem says people shouldn't try to "hide behind the First Amendment."

Border Patrol Posts Instagram Propaganda Video Featuring Antisemitic Slurs
The video was pinned to Border Patrol's Instagram Reels.
By Matt Novak
Updated October 15, 2025

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Chris Fredda 🩷💜💙 @seeyouinnj.bsky.social · 9h

There already was an “I Hate America” rally. It was on January 6th, 2021. The President spoke at it.

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benfranklinskite.bsky.social @benfranklinskite.bsky.social · 6h

Where's the heroic leaker?

The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 8h

He's not opening the government because he doesn't want those secret files revealed. It's not complicated.

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Forbes @forbes.com · 1d

A ruling for the state’s voters could flip up to 19 House seats from blue to red, one study projects.

Supreme Court Hearing Major Voting Case Today—Here’s Why It Could Ensure GOP Controls The House

A ruling for the state’s voters could flip up to 19 House seats from blue to red, one study projects.

www.forbes.com

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Mark Pickens @airshipwriter.bsky.social · 22h

Where will you be on Saturday?

Lots and lots of locations in the SFBay Area: Here’s San Jose:

www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS San Jose (50501/Indivisible) · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

www.mobilize.us

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Reminder that any political party trying to make it harder to vote is sending a clear message: they can't win on their ideas alone.

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Jimmy Malone @malonespeaking.bsky.social · 10h

I will be donating to Sherrod's campaign and will definitely vote for him.
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...

Sherrod Brown blows past Jon Husted in U.S. Senate fundraising battle

Meanwhile, one of Sherrod Brown's Democratic primary challengers has put $5 million of his own money into his campaign.

www.cleveland.com

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 14h

Rachel Is Absolutely 💯 Correct !

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benfranklinskite.bsky.social @benfranklinskite.bsky.social · 8h

Yes. Let Mainers have their primary. It's up to them. It's in the national best interest to replace Collins. A primary lets Mainers choose

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GuyWhoNeverWenttoEpsteinsIsland @ratelimitexceeder.bsky.social · 10h

My advice is that you should stop fixating on the Maine primary and unless giant policy differences develop between Platner and Mills you should let Mainers handle it.

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