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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
To all of the veterans here on Bluesky and our family and friends who are veterans.

💙 Thank you for your service! 💙
November 11, 2025 at 6:28 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
November 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Text Sign PQONFJ to 50409 to tell your reps to get the gop on board with what millions of Americans want NOW. Please do it even if you have democratic reps.
November 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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November 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Here's an example of one I got today. They never ever stop.
November 4, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Borrowed this from a friend. Ford makes a concise and accurate portrait of the child that is the president of our country.
November 1, 2025 at 7:51 PM
🍭Taking your children trick-or-treating this Halloween? Know someone who is?

🛒 On Nov 1, 1 in 8 Americans will have less food to eat because of Trump cruelty.

💙 If you can help, print & attach the QR code below to your children's candy bags and invite your neighbors to donate to Feeding America.
October 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Paris, France
October 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Take some action today. "Congress must declare, in clear and binding law, that the U.S. military shall not be used as a domestic police force or a political weapon."

Text Sign PLHMCX to 50409
October 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Text your reps! Text Sign PIGPWN to 50409

Republicans Shut the Government Down Because They Refuse to Make Health Care Affordable
October 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Do you or does someone you love have Medicare?

Text Sign PCMQMR to 50409 to quickly and easily send a message to your reps to make sure that any HHS funding going forward precludes HHS from implementing prior authorizations in Traditional Medicare.
September 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The telehealth coverage under Medicare and Medicaid will expire on September 30 unless extended or made permanent by Congress. You can send letters to your reps in about 2 minutes via People's CDC here:

actionnetwork.org/letters/cmsm...
September 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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September 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
"Why are you suddenly concerned about incendiary speech, after years of saying absolutely nothing about Trump's constantly offensive speech about immigrants, foreigners, actors, and anyone who doesn't fawn all over him."

Text SIGN PJPGMZ to 50409

resist.bot
September 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Here are some important actions that Democrats can take right now.
September 16, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Rep Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.) has introduced a bill that would give SOS Rubio the power to revoke passports based on speech or opinions.

Please send a strong message to your senators and rep that a no vote on H.R.5300 is imperative.

Text Sign PFPBVH to 50409
September 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
"This act would implement crucial measures such as universal background checks and prevent individuals with histories of domestic violence from obtaining firearms. These are common-sense reforms that have been consistently blocked, despite their potential to save countless lives."
September 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
September 8, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Super easy and fast way to get a script and call your reps:

5 Calls
5calls.org

Super easy and fast way to email your reps by following a few prompts via text message:

Resistbot
resist.bot
September 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Gosh I hope they do this. It is about time.
September 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Thank you to all workers who make our lives better each day, especially those who are invisible.
#UnionsStrong
September 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Don't poke the bear!
#resist
August 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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