Jon Sokolow
@jonsokolow.bsky.social
Activist, writer, recovering attorney. Fighting for social, economic and environmental justice in good times and bad. " #BLM #Medicare4All. Virginia State Co-Chair Bernie 2020. There is #NoACP. Reposts not endorsements.
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· Jan 20
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Katherine is spot on - and way more polite than me. Tim Kaine sold out to protect Mark Warner. 20 million people see their ACA premiums double or more. Millions lose Medicaid. And yes, thousands will die. Because of Tim Kaine. Full stop.
Video: Katherine White of @networknova.bsky.social sums it up REALLY well. bluevirginia.us/2025/11/sen-...
November 11, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Katherine is spot on - and way more polite than me. Tim Kaine sold out to protect Mark Warner. 20 million people see their ACA premiums double or more. Millions lose Medicaid. And yes, thousands will die. Because of Tim Kaine. Full stop.
This.
Former VA Del. Mark Levine (D): "I’m really surprised a Senator I know personally and have long respected is this naive. Kaine isn’t stupid. But his justification for bowing down to King Donald is so illogical that it insults any thinking Virginian." bluevirginia.us/2025/11/sen-...
November 11, 2025 at 9:51 AM
This.
We have an emerging fascist state, enabled by Senate Republicans, now turned Maggots, & Tim Kaine didn't realize "how dug in they were." If that isn't an admission that he is completely out of touch with this political moment, I don't know what is. Take your f$cking harmonica and Leave. The. Stage.
"I was so focused on the Virginia elections I wasn't in this discussion on the healthcare to see how dug in they were."- @SenTimKaine bluevirginia.us/2025/11/sen-...
November 11, 2025 at 9:50 AM
We have an emerging fascist state, enabled by Senate Republicans, now turned Maggots, & Tim Kaine didn't realize "how dug in they were." If that isn't an admission that he is completely out of touch with this political moment, I don't know what is. Take your f$cking harmonica and Leave. The. Stage.
@ninalakhani.bsky.social @samrasoul.bsky.social @bluevirginia.bsky.social @jasonrylander.bsky.social
BIG NEWS: A Beast Touch the Mountain, the powerful new documentary on the fight to stop Mountain Valley Pipeline, is now streaming. Links in this thread.
The film, by director James Mottern is a powerful, disturbing but ultimately uplifting telling of this epic fight, now in it's tenth year.
The film, by director James Mottern is a powerful, disturbing but ultimately uplifting telling of this epic fight, now in it's tenth year.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
BIG NEWS: A Beast Touch the Mountain, the powerful new documentary on the fight to stop Mountain Valley Pipeline, is now streaming. Links in this thread.
The film, by director James Mottern is a powerful, disturbing but ultimately uplifting telling of this epic fight, now in it's tenth year.
The film, by director James Mottern is a powerful, disturbing but ultimately uplifting telling of this epic fight, now in it's tenth year.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
BIG NEWS: A Beast Touch the Mountain, the powerful new documentary on the fight to stop Mountain Valley Pipeline, is now streaming. Links in this thread.
The film, by director James Mottern is a powerful, disturbing but ultimately uplifting telling of this epic fight, now in it's tenth year.
The film, by director James Mottern is a powerful, disturbing but ultimately uplifting telling of this epic fight, now in it's tenth year.
Fabulous article by @ninalakhani.bsky.social about my Semitic brother, Del @samrasoul.bsky.social, who won reelection last week in a 70-30 landslide. He did so despite false and disgusting attacks from his opponent, who was joined by “leaders” in Sam’s own party. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Palestinian American hails Virginia win: ‘You can be bold on the Gaza genocide and still be victorious’
Democrat Sam Rasoul, a Muslim, won re-election to the state legislature despite accusations of antisemitism
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Fabulous article by @ninalakhani.bsky.social about my Semitic brother, Del @samrasoul.bsky.social, who won reelection last week in a 70-30 landslide. He did so despite false and disgusting attacks from his opponent, who was joined by “leaders” in Sam’s own party. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
This should have been Tim Kaine. Spineless.
I got back to my office after the vote last night and recorded this. There's no way to sugarcoat what happened. And my fear is that Trump gets stronger, not weaker, because of this acquiescence. I'm angry - like you. But I choose to keep fighting.
November 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This should have been Tim Kaine. Spineless.
Harvard Trained, Heart Led. ❤️
Community Builder, International expert. Leo’s credentials are unmatched—but it’s his warmth and loyalty to people that set him apart. Let’s send someone to Congress who knows how to lead and listen. ✅ #TeamLeo #Fairfax #Vienna #Reston #FallsChurch #Oakton #Burke
Community Builder, International expert. Leo’s credentials are unmatched—but it’s his warmth and loyalty to people that set him apart. Let’s send someone to Congress who knows how to lead and listen. ✅ #TeamLeo #Fairfax #Vienna #Reston #FallsChurch #Oakton #Burke
June 8, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Leo Martínez has spent decades helping Latino candidates rise across the U.S. Now, he’s stepping up for ALL of Northern Virginia. Let’s send a leader who sees our whole community.
📅 Vote June 28!
#TeamLeo #LeadershipForAll #LatinoPoder
#EquipoLeo #LiderazgoParaTodos #PoderLatino
📅 Vote June 28!
#TeamLeo #LeadershipForAll #LatinoPoder
#EquipoLeo #LiderazgoParaTodos #PoderLatino
June 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Leo Martínez has spent decades helping Latino candidates rise across the U.S. Now, he’s stepping up for ALL of Northern Virginia. Let’s send a leader who sees our whole community.
📅 Vote June 28!
#TeamLeo #LeadershipForAll #LatinoPoder
#EquipoLeo #LiderazgoParaTodos #PoderLatino
📅 Vote June 28!
#TeamLeo #LeadershipForAll #LatinoPoder
#EquipoLeo #LiderazgoParaTodos #PoderLatino
Great wisdom - and truth, a hard truth for some - from a Holocaust survivor
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April 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Great wisdom - and truth, a hard truth for some - from a Holocaust survivor
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Let's BOYCOTT anything that comes from El Salvador until they release Kilmar Abrego Garcia and all those wrongfully held in their mega torture prison!
Don't buy:
clothing made in El Salvador
building materials
coffee
sugar
Check labels & Boycott this lawless dictatorship!
Don't buy:
clothing made in El Salvador
building materials
coffee
sugar
Check labels & Boycott this lawless dictatorship!
April 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Let's BOYCOTT anything that comes from El Salvador until they release Kilmar Abrego Garcia and all those wrongfully held in their mega torture prison!
Don't buy:
clothing made in El Salvador
building materials
coffee
sugar
Check labels & Boycott this lawless dictatorship!
Don't buy:
clothing made in El Salvador
building materials
coffee
sugar
Check labels & Boycott this lawless dictatorship!
Curious development in the Abrego Garcia case yesterday. After the court ordered discovery by yesterday, the govt filed a sealed motion to stay discovery and then by agreement of the parties, the judge ordered discovery stayed until 4/30. Mmmm.
The DOJ lawyers who have been found by the fed ct in the Kilmar Obrego case to be willfully defying a Supreme Court order should be referred to their respective State Bars for disciplinary action and possible revocation of their licenses. Starting with Drew Ensign & Yaakov Roth.
April 24, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Curious development in the Abrego Garcia case yesterday. After the court ordered discovery by yesterday, the govt filed a sealed motion to stay discovery and then by agreement of the parties, the judge ordered discovery stayed until 4/30. Mmmm.
The DOJ lawyers who have been found by the fed ct in the Kilmar Obrego case to be willfully defying a Supreme Court order should be referred to their respective State Bars for disciplinary action and possible revocation of their licenses. Starting with Drew Ensign & Yaakov Roth.
April 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The DOJ lawyers who have been found by the fed ct in the Kilmar Obrego case to be willfully defying a Supreme Court order should be referred to their respective State Bars for disciplinary action and possible revocation of their licenses. Starting with Drew Ensign & Yaakov Roth.
In the middle of all of the bad news, let us remember some very good news, Leonard Peltier walked to freedom two months ago today. When we fight, we win! nativenewsonline.net/arts-enterta...
Native American Icon Leonard Peltier Captured in Wet Plate Photography Technique
A 49-year survivor of incarceration within the United States prison system, Leonard Peltier , 80, is the most iconic Native American elder in Indian Country.
nativenewsonline.net
April 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
In the middle of all of the bad news, let us remember some very good news, Leonard Peltier walked to freedom two months ago today. When we fight, we win! nativenewsonline.net/arts-enterta...
Just arriving in DC for the big protest against emerging fascism. It’s not even starting till noon and there’s already people all over the place! When we fight back we win!!
April 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Just arriving in DC for the big protest against emerging fascism. It’s not even starting till noon and there’s already people all over the place! When we fight back we win!!
Reposted by Jon Sokolow
NBC News: A federal judge just issued a final judgement and permanent injunction against the Trump admin — ruling that the National Institutes of Health must continue funding research grants at their original, full amounts. @msnbc.com
April 5, 2025 at 1:25 AM
NBC News: A federal judge just issued a final judgement and permanent injunction against the Trump admin — ruling that the National Institutes of Health must continue funding research grants at their original, full amounts. @msnbc.com
Note to "Conservatives:" Wiping out close to $2 trillion in corporate valuation this morning - and it's not even lunchtime yet - is not good for your beloved capitalist system or your digestive tract.
April 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Note to "Conservatives:" Wiping out close to $2 trillion in corporate valuation this morning - and it's not even lunchtime yet - is not good for your beloved capitalist system or your digestive tract.
This interview with Yale Professor Jason Stanley is well worth listening to, including how Jewish Americans are being used as a "sledgehammer for fascism...The history books are going to be harsh unless we Jewish Americans can say this should not be done in our name." www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKAd...
EXCLUSIVE: “How Fascism Works” Author Jason Stanley Plans to Leave the U.S. | Amanpour and Company
YouTube video by Amanpour and Company
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March 31, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This interview with Yale Professor Jason Stanley is well worth listening to, including how Jewish Americans are being used as a "sledgehammer for fascism...The history books are going to be harsh unless we Jewish Americans can say this should not be done in our name." www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKAd...
The inside story of why the corporate Democrat Big Law giant Paul Weiss caved to Donald Corleone's protection racket. This is who they are. www.levernews.com/how-big-law-...
How Big Law Killed The Democrats
A group of elite lawyers is playing for all sides — and it’s costing the American people.
www.levernews.com
March 31, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The inside story of why the corporate Democrat Big Law giant Paul Weiss caved to Donald Corleone's protection racket. This is who they are. www.levernews.com/how-big-law-...
Note to Columbia University and other collaborationists. This is what a proper university response looks like to the Gestapo arresting one of your students. president.umn.edu/important-up...
Important update: Graduate student detained
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March 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Note to Columbia University and other collaborationists. This is what a proper university response looks like to the Gestapo arresting one of your students. president.umn.edu/important-up...
“Nazis got better treatment than these people!” DC Circuit judge in deported Venezuelans case just now.
March 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
“Nazis got better treatment than these people!” DC Circuit judge in deported Venezuelans case just now.
Overlooked: Conservative Republican former officials file brief w/ DC Cir calling Trump's use of Alien Enemies act to deport Venezuelans accused, w/out evidence, of gang membership "unprecedented and dangerous" & if allowed "will endanger the liberties of every person in the US"
March 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Overlooked: Conservative Republican former officials file brief w/ DC Cir calling Trump's use of Alien Enemies act to deport Venezuelans accused, w/out evidence, of gang membership "unprecedented and dangerous" & if allowed "will endanger the liberties of every person in the US"
To paraphrase the demented gestapo wannabee modern day Roy Cohn, Steven Miller, let's see if Trump has "the balls" to call for Chief Justice Roberts to be impeached. Remember the Army-McCarthy hearings anyone?
Breaking News: Chief Justice John Roberts, in a rare statement, rebuked President Trump for calling for a judge’s impeachment.
Chief Justice Roberts Rebukes Trump, Saying Impeaching Judges Over Rulings Is Improper
The chief justice rarely issues public statements. This one was reminiscent of another in 2018 defending judicial independence after the president criticized a different judge’s ruling.
www.nytimes.com
March 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
To paraphrase the demented gestapo wannabee modern day Roy Cohn, Steven Miller, let's see if Trump has "the balls" to call for Chief Justice Roberts to be impeached. Remember the Army-McCarthy hearings anyone?
First they came for the Palestinians,
I was not a Palestinian, so I did nothing
Then they came for the Venezuelans,
I was not a Venezuelan, so I did nothing.
Then....WAKE UP AMERICA. Not only CAN it happen here, it IS happening here and right now.
I was not a Palestinian, so I did nothing
Then they came for the Venezuelans,
I was not a Venezuelan, so I did nothing.
Then....WAKE UP AMERICA. Not only CAN it happen here, it IS happening here and right now.
March 17, 2025 at 3:11 AM
First they came for the Palestinians,
I was not a Palestinian, so I did nothing
Then they came for the Venezuelans,
I was not a Venezuelan, so I did nothing.
Then....WAKE UP AMERICA. Not only CAN it happen here, it IS happening here and right now.
I was not a Palestinian, so I did nothing
Then they came for the Venezuelans,
I was not a Venezuelan, so I did nothing.
Then....WAKE UP AMERICA. Not only CAN it happen here, it IS happening here and right now.
Memorize these 10 names. 10 who legitimized the dismantling of our federal government by the Doge/Trump junta. History will remember. I may move back to NY just to vote against Chuck Schumer.
Breaking — 10 Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to advance their funding bill, including:
Catherine Cortez Masto
Dick Durbin
John Fetterman
Kirsten Gillibrand
Maggie Hassan
Angus King
Gary Peters
Brian Schatz
Chuck Schumer
Jeanne Shaheen
Catherine Cortez Masto
Dick Durbin
John Fetterman
Kirsten Gillibrand
Maggie Hassan
Angus King
Gary Peters
Brian Schatz
Chuck Schumer
Jeanne Shaheen
March 15, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Memorize these 10 names. 10 who legitimized the dismantling of our federal government by the Doge/Trump junta. History will remember. I may move back to NY just to vote against Chuck Schumer.