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Ezra Levin ❌👑 @ezralevin.bsky.social · Mar 11

This week either ends with a shutdown or a bipartisan act of congress. This is my attempt to summarize what the GOP is doing, what leverage the Dems have, and all the ways this could play out. As always, we end the newsletter with lots of practical action items!
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How this shutdown showdown will play out

Indivisible's weekly newsletter with analysis and action

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Lisa @phoenixbtterfly.bsky.social · Mar 10

Wait until he hears about a whole orchestra full of Trans people from Siberia🤣

Lisa @phoenixbtterfly.bsky.social · Feb 26

What is the first thing you do after a long power outage? Charge everything. What do you do when someone turns out a light unexpectedly after having had a long power outage? Laugh at your spouse when they flinch and ask "did the power go out again" while looking at a little lamp.

Lisa @phoenixbtterfly.bsky.social · Feb 25

I can't speak for my friends and family but I am happy to share my own knowledge and experiences.

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Jerry Chen @jcsalterego.bsky.social · Feb 24

no the three staffers left at yosemite aren't yosemite sam, foghorn leghorn, and tasmanian devil. that isn't true

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · Feb 24

The thing is, when we had high marginal tax rates on the rich, the rich still had yachts and second and third houses and fancy vacations and really good schools for their kids, so, yes, I think most people who are really very rich would do just fine, and the rest of the US would do better than now.

Limot @limot.bsky.social · Feb 24

You are a beneficiary of Republican tax cuts then?

How would you feel about bringing the 94% tax rates on the rich, back again?

I understand in today's dollars, the 94% will kick in above $3 million a year. Could you maintain your lifestyle on $3 million a year? Could Musk?

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CJ @elaidra.bsky.social · Feb 24

Eventually. There are many Jews, Iranians, and others who have died or are still living under racist regimes that will tell you that eventually isn't fast enough.

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dan sinker @dansinker.com · Feb 24

In light of everything happening, I wrote about how the KKK in the 1920s felt unstoppable, about the people that fought against them anyway, and about how fascism always fails. dansinker.com/posts/202…

an archival black and white photograph of the KKK marching in Washington DC with the capitol behind them

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Ezra Levin ❌👑 @ezralevin.bsky.social · Feb 15

Courage is contagious. Read and share this letter.

Noah Shachtman @noahshachtman.bsky.social · Feb 14

NEWS: Hagan Scotten, one of the SDNY attorneys prosecuting Eric Adams' case, has resigned ... and is blasting the Trump Justice Department on the way out.

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Lisa @phoenixbtterfly.bsky.social · Feb 24

I've always given everything to whoever transported me, including my wedding ring. I kept on enough clothes to cover my body and that's it. I also tie the bag with a specific kind of knot so I know if it has been opened. I learned this after the first time something went missing.

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Ezra Levin ❌👑 @ezralevin.bsky.social · Feb 18

It has been genuinely inspiring to see so much organic grassroots energy this week. If you attended a 50501 protest yesterday and are looking for a next national day of action, there are worker-led events in cities across the country tomorrow. Check the link to find one near you.

Federal Workers United @fedworkersunited.bsky.social · Feb 18

🚨🏛️𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖🏛️🚨
SAVE OUR SERVICES – STOP MUSK

While a billionaire ransacks our public services, the Federal Unionists Network is standing up and fighting back to say:
• NO cuts to vital services!
• NO mass layoffs!
• END the funding freeze!

Join FUN and allies at an action near you: bit.ly/SOSaction

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · Feb 20

“Our predecessors deposed a brain-addled king; they crushed the violent insurrectionists of a slaveholding confederacy; they kicked the Nazis’ asses throughout Europe.”

“No entitled reality-TV has-been backed by an addle-brained billionaire who cheats at video games is going to roll over us now.”

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LeChatNoir @meidasog.bsky.social · Feb 20

I say

Bring it, mofo!

Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Feb 20

Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia has published a letter sent to him by Trump’s Department of Justice threatening to potentially prosecute him for criticizing Elon Musk.

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Lintee Bean, aka Lynette @linteebean.bsky.social · Feb 20

[Department of Education] also oversees the $1.6 trillion in student loans held by tens of millions of Americans who cannot afford to pay for college outright, and the approximately $30 billion a year Pell Grant program for lower-income college students.

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US Department of Education: Budget, employees and why Trump wants it shut down

U.S. President Donald Trump's stated goal of closing the Department of Education comes after a long Republican-led push to chip away at the agency's funding and influence.

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · Feb 22

This gets my vote for tweet/post of the year. This is a RED ALERT post. This is exactly why he’s doing it.

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Lisa @phoenixbtterfly.bsky.social · Feb 24

www.fastcompany.com/91283514/joa...

This makes me sad. Now I have to find another craft store. Not sure Michael's has everything I shop for and I won't shop at that other place for moral reasons.

Joann fabrics is going out of business and closing all stores after a turbulent bankruptcy process and sale

Bankrupt retailer Joann fabrics has been bought by GA Group, an asset disposition company, which will close all locations and hold GOB sales.

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Lisa @phoenixbtterfly.bsky.social · Feb 23

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Lisa @phoenixbtterfly.bsky.social · Feb 22

There is something healing in giving plants that you have propagated yourself to other people. It makes me happy for days.

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Lisa @phoenixbtterfly.bsky.social · Feb 15

Socks are the glitter in my clean laundry. Also, apparently I have the equivalent of 2 full laundry loads of socks.

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Lisa @phoenixbtterfly.bsky.social · Feb 14

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Interesting that someone sent me this minutes after my previous post

Arrested Development - Tennessee (Official Music Video)

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Lisa @phoenixbtterfly.bsky.social · Feb 13

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Another Battle In The War Against The Disability Community

Seventeen states have filed a lawsuit to find Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act unconstitutional.

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · Feb 13

I'm hearing that right now, Trump is firing researchers at VA.

Trump & Elon need to reverse course on this IMMEDIATELY—this across-the-board firing threatens to decimate so much of the lifesaving research our veterans depend on: suicide prevention, burn pit exposure, and more.

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Lisa @phoenixbtterfly.bsky.social · Feb 13

When avocado toast became trendy I thought it stupid and never tried it. Then when I was looking for diabetic friendly recipes I found avocado toast and decided to try. It. Is. Awesome.

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Lisa @phoenixbtterfly.bsky.social · Feb 13

Bodies or beets?

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Lisa @phoenixbtterfly.bsky.social · Feb 12

Eleph-rhino

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