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Write to Your Reps: Text RESIST to 50409 📲
Without rule of law, we have no democracy. 🇺🇸 📎 💙
Democracy defender, digital organizer/coach, former congressional staffer, dog mom, classical music maker, textile artist, & advocate 4 the Oxford comma
Without rule of law, we have no democracy. 🇺🇸 📎 💙
Democracy defender, digital organizer/coach, former congressional staffer, dog mom, classical music maker, textile artist, & advocate 4 the Oxford comma
"Democratic candidate to the Texas House of representatives, Sara McGee, has made a shocking claim that President Donald Trump's administration will now say they can't release the Jeffrey Epstein files because they are part of an ‘active investigation’."
Can Trump block Epstein files release? Texas Democrat candidate makes shocking claim as POTUS urges DOJ probe
President Donald Trump said he'd ask AG Pam Bondi, the DOJ and the FBI to investigate Epstein’s “involvement and relationship” with Bill Clinton and others.
www.hindustantimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
"Democratic candidate to the Texas House of representatives, Sara McGee, has made a shocking claim that President Donald Trump's administration will now say they can't release the Jeffrey Epstein files because they are part of an ‘active investigation’."
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“Weaponizing the DOJ” takes on a whole new level when you order investigations in order to reopen it so it’s no longer closed and you can claim you can’t release information because it’s an “ongoing investigation”
November 15, 2025 at 2:55 AM
“Weaponizing the DOJ” takes on a whole new level when you order investigations in order to reopen it so it’s no longer closed and you can claim you can’t release information because it’s an “ongoing investigation”
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He’s been ranting in long posts all night.
Rather than subject you to his drivel, refer to the gif below for the gist of it.
Rather than subject you to his drivel, refer to the gif below for the gist of it.
November 15, 2025 at 4:04 AM
He’s been ranting in long posts all night.
Rather than subject you to his drivel, refer to the gif below for the gist of it.
Rather than subject you to his drivel, refer to the gif below for the gist of it.
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For no particular reason….posting former U.S. Attorney General John Mitchell’s mugshot before he went to Federal prison for committing numerous crimes on behalf and or/at the direction of President Nixon including obstruction of justice and conspiracy.
November 15, 2025 at 2:05 AM
For no particular reason….posting former U.S. Attorney General John Mitchell’s mugshot before he went to Federal prison for committing numerous crimes on behalf and or/at the direction of President Nixon including obstruction of justice and conspiracy.
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#GVerse Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social just walked onto a plane full of veterans & thanked every single one of them: no stage, no teleprompter, no ego trip.
#MyPresidentBarackObama 🫡🇺🇸
Hit the like, & repost to show your love for this man, a true American Hero! #VeteransDay
#MyPresidentBarackObama 🫡🇺🇸
Hit the like, & repost to show your love for this man, a true American Hero! #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 11:44 PM
#GVerse Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social just walked onto a plane full of veterans & thanked every single one of them: no stage, no teleprompter, no ego trip.
#MyPresidentBarackObama 🫡🇺🇸
Hit the like, & repost to show your love for this man, a true American Hero! #VeteransDay
#MyPresidentBarackObama 🫡🇺🇸
Hit the like, & repost to show your love for this man, a true American Hero! #VeteransDay
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Just a refresher course for everyone. This entire presidency has only ONE objective: Raid the US Treasury for the personal gains of Trump and his oligarchy cronies.
November 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Just a refresher course for everyone. This entire presidency has only ONE objective: Raid the US Treasury for the personal gains of Trump and his oligarchy cronies.
To all of the veterans here on Bluesky and our family and friends who are veterans.
💙 Thank you for your service! 💙
💙 Thank you for your service! 💙
November 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
To all of the veterans here on Bluesky and our family and friends who are veterans.
💙 Thank you for your service! 💙
💙 Thank you for your service! 💙
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It’s not enough to simply thank our veterans for their service.
Millions of them rely on SNAP and the ACA.
Many struggle with PTSD and worry about access to mental health services.
Today, on Veterans Day, let’s renew our commitment to keep fighting for those who fought for us.
Millions of them rely on SNAP and the ACA.
Many struggle with PTSD and worry about access to mental health services.
Today, on Veterans Day, let’s renew our commitment to keep fighting for those who fought for us.
November 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
It’s not enough to simply thank our veterans for their service.
Millions of them rely on SNAP and the ACA.
Many struggle with PTSD and worry about access to mental health services.
Today, on Veterans Day, let’s renew our commitment to keep fighting for those who fought for us.
Millions of them rely on SNAP and the ACA.
Many struggle with PTSD and worry about access to mental health services.
Today, on Veterans Day, let’s renew our commitment to keep fighting for those who fought for us.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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There’s real irony in this: lawmakers can’t get back to DC to vote to reopen the government because flights are canceled, thanks to the same shutdown they caused.
November 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
There’s real irony in this: lawmakers can’t get back to DC to vote to reopen the government because flights are canceled, thanks to the same shutdown they caused.
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Since 2020, I have been fighting for mail-in voting and the GOP has been fighting against it. A critical court case is now going before the U.S. Supreme Court. I can assure you that I will be there fighting hard to ensure every lawful ballot counts.
November 11, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Since 2020, I have been fighting for mail-in voting and the GOP has been fighting against it. A critical court case is now going before the U.S. Supreme Court. I can assure you that I will be there fighting hard to ensure every lawful ballot counts.
In the midst of all this chaos, don’t forget..
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
November 11, 2025 at 1:53 AM
In the midst of all this chaos, don’t forget..
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
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Jeffries is whipping NO votes in the House on the shutdown deal. From Jake Sherman at Punchbowl:
November 11, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Jeffries is whipping NO votes in the House on the shutdown deal. From Jake Sherman at Punchbowl:
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Voters want a Democratic Party that fights back against the forces that have rigged the system and made their lives more difficult.
A party that comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable —not a party that buckles and capitulates.
When will party leadership learn this lesson?
A party that comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable —not a party that buckles and capitulates.
When will party leadership learn this lesson?
November 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Voters want a Democratic Party that fights back against the forces that have rigged the system and made their lives more difficult.
A party that comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable —not a party that buckles and capitulates.
When will party leadership learn this lesson?
A party that comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable —not a party that buckles and capitulates.
When will party leadership learn this lesson?
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From street marches to court battles to the ballot box - we’ve challenged the power of this exceptionally unpopular president.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
November 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
From street marches to court battles to the ballot box - we’ve challenged the power of this exceptionally unpopular president.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
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One of the many problems with the elected leadership of the Democratic Party right now is that most of us have no idea why they are doing what they are (apparently) doing. Why would they cave *right now* for essentially nothing? What is the logic, even if it's dogshit logic? Totally unclear. 1/2
November 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
One of the many problems with the elected leadership of the Democratic Party right now is that most of us have no idea why they are doing what they are (apparently) doing. Why would they cave *right now* for essentially nothing? What is the logic, even if it's dogshit logic? Totally unclear. 1/2
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entirely possible some senators experienced some flight issues getting home and decided selling out the entire American healthcare system for the poor was a reasonable trade for fixing it
November 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
entirely possible some senators experienced some flight issues getting home and decided selling out the entire American healthcare system for the poor was a reasonable trade for fixing it
It’s not too late to stop the last vote in the Senate – stop the cave, save the ACA subsidies. Here’s why: youtu.be/nXDpdFmGcGg?...
Watch the video, then call.
Get SCRIPTS from 5calls.org
Watch the video, then call.
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IT'S NOT OVER. There is more voting. Here's what you need to do ASAP.
YouTube video by Parkrose Permaculture
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
It’s not too late to stop the last vote in the Senate – stop the cave, save the ACA subsidies. Here’s why: youtu.be/nXDpdFmGcGg?...
Watch the video, then call.
Get SCRIPTS from 5calls.org
Watch the video, then call.
Get SCRIPTS from 5calls.org
Who is with me – no buying from major corporate businesses, Thursday, November 27 through Monday, December 1?
Everything You Need To Know: weaintbuyingit.com
Everything You Need To Know: weaintbuyingit.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Who is with me – no buying from major corporate businesses, Thursday, November 27 through Monday, December 1?
Everything You Need To Know: weaintbuyingit.com
Everything You Need To Know: weaintbuyingit.com
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Thank you to whoever leaked the fact that some Dems considered caving. That is not an option. We all want the government open but we need ACA subsidies officially extended. Pen to paper. Nothing less. Period.
November 9, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Thank you to whoever leaked the fact that some Dems considered caving. That is not an option. We all want the government open but we need ACA subsidies officially extended. Pen to paper. Nothing less. Period.
@schumer.senate.gov @schiff.senate.gov @padilla.senate.gov
DO NOT give in to reopen government without securing ACA subsidies. Millions will lose their health insurance without the government subsidy. These millions cannot afford insurance without it.
#resist
DO NOT give in to reopen government without securing ACA subsidies. Millions will lose their health insurance without the government subsidy. These millions cannot afford insurance without it.
#resist
November 9, 2025 at 11:45 PM
@schumer.senate.gov @schiff.senate.gov @padilla.senate.gov
DO NOT give in to reopen government without securing ACA subsidies. Millions will lose their health insurance without the government subsidy. These millions cannot afford insurance without it.
#resist
DO NOT give in to reopen government without securing ACA subsidies. Millions will lose their health insurance without the government subsidy. These millions cannot afford insurance without it.
#resist
Tell your Democratic reps not to cave on retaining ACA subsidies. Text Sign PZBDFP to 50409 to email your reps now. It only takes a minute or two.
If you have a republican rep, text Sign PTXDND to 50409 to explain why they need to permanently extend the ACA subsidies. It only takes a minute or two.
If you have a republican rep, text Sign PTXDND to 50409 to explain why they need to permanently extend the ACA subsidies. It only takes a minute or two.
Afternoon reports that some Democratic Senators may yield completely to Republican demands in return for the mere scheduling of a December vote to keep premiums affordable for those relying upon the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This would represent trading something for nothing.
November 9, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Tell your Democratic reps not to cave on retaining ACA subsidies. Text Sign PZBDFP to 50409 to email your reps now. It only takes a minute or two.
If you have a republican rep, text Sign PTXDND to 50409 to explain why they need to permanently extend the ACA subsidies. It only takes a minute or two.
If you have a republican rep, text Sign PTXDND to 50409 to explain why they need to permanently extend the ACA subsidies. It only takes a minute or two.
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The juxtaposition of these stories in today’s @nytimes.com exposes the true evil of Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans
Millions of people desperately worrying about whether they will be able to get SNAP benefits and feed their children
While the government works hard to make billionaires wealthier
Millions of people desperately worrying about whether they will be able to get SNAP benefits and feed their children
While the government works hard to make billionaires wealthier
November 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The juxtaposition of these stories in today’s @nytimes.com exposes the true evil of Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans
Millions of people desperately worrying about whether they will be able to get SNAP benefits and feed their children
While the government works hard to make billionaires wealthier
Millions of people desperately worrying about whether they will be able to get SNAP benefits and feed their children
While the government works hard to make billionaires wealthier
This is garbage, however, there are still millions who will believe that getting rid of the ACA will benefit them. (insert head banging emoji)
Seriously? He has no idea how insurance works or how to govern. I’ll never get over 77 million people thinking a man this incompetent belongs anywhere near the Oval Office.
November 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
This is garbage, however, there are still millions who will believe that getting rid of the ACA will benefit them. (insert head banging emoji)