Emma Lydon
@emmalydon.bsky.social
Lobbying for the good guys. Always: CPC, Team BLee.
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Trump pardoned Henry Cuellar, the Texas Democrat who was indicted by the Biden DOJ on charges of bribery and money laundering.
We have policy disagreements with the last anti-abortion Democrat in Congress. But that’s not what this is about.
Cuellar is now compromised by Trump and can’t be trusted.
We have policy disagreements with the last anti-abortion Democrat in Congress. But that’s not what this is about.
Cuellar is now compromised by Trump and can’t be trusted.
December 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Trump pardoned Henry Cuellar, the Texas Democrat who was indicted by the Biden DOJ on charges of bribery and money laundering.
We have policy disagreements with the last anti-abortion Democrat in Congress. But that’s not what this is about.
Cuellar is now compromised by Trump and can’t be trusted.
We have policy disagreements with the last anti-abortion Democrat in Congress. But that’s not what this is about.
Cuellar is now compromised by Trump and can’t be trusted.
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If deemed valid, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s discharge petition would force House Speaker Mike Johnson to bring a stock-ban bill to the floor for a vote.
https://www.notus.org/money/congress-stock-ban-bill-vote-anna-paulina-luna-florida
https://www.notus.org/money/congress-stock-ban-bill-vote-anna-paulina-luna-florida
Anna Paulina Luna Forces House Vote on Congressional Stock-Ban Bill
The Florida Republican’s discharge petition circumvents Republican Speaker Mike Johnson
www.notus.org
December 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
If deemed valid, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s discharge petition would force House Speaker Mike Johnson to bring a stock-ban bill to the floor for a vote.
https://www.notus.org/money/congress-stock-ban-bill-vote-anna-paulina-luna-florida
https://www.notus.org/money/congress-stock-ban-bill-vote-anna-paulina-luna-florida
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Mamdani is going to bring him that snowglobe that plays "Memories" from CATS and we're going to get government grocery stores nationwide
November 20, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Mamdani is going to bring him that snowglobe that plays "Memories" from CATS and we're going to get government grocery stores nationwide
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"Anti-corruption politics builds coalitions across the ideological spectrum: progressives, centrists, disaffected conservatives, and most importantly, people who have checked out of politics because they think both parties are corrupt," says @adambonica.bsky.social. newrepublic.com/article/2030...
November 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
"Anti-corruption politics builds coalitions across the ideological spectrum: progressives, centrists, disaffected conservatives, and most importantly, people who have checked out of politics because they think both parties are corrupt," says @adambonica.bsky.social. newrepublic.com/article/2030...
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A Trump supporter started murdering his way through an assassination list of Democratic law makers FIVE MONTHS AGO. He murdered my colleague Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark — and attempted to assassinate my dear friend John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. I was also on the hit list. WTF
November 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A Trump supporter started murdering his way through an assassination list of Democratic law makers FIVE MONTHS AGO. He murdered my colleague Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark — and attempted to assassinate my dear friend John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. I was also on the hit list. WTF
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
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NEW: We just sent a letter, along with 8 other groups, urging the House to swiftly move forward with the Restore Trust in Congress Act, a congressional stock trading ban with bipartisan support.
There is no reason to delay this important reform.
There is no reason to delay this important reform.
CREW, 8 groups call on the House to advance the Restore Trust in Congress Act - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
CREW and 8 groups sent a letter urging members of the House of Representatives to cosponsor the Restore Trust in Congress Act.
www.citizensforethics.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
NEW: We just sent a letter, along with 8 other groups, urging the House to swiftly move forward with the Restore Trust in Congress Act, a congressional stock trading ban with bipartisan support.
There is no reason to delay this important reform.
There is no reason to delay this important reform.
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Leader Thune should bring this legislation to the Senate Floor and it should be passed immediately.
We should protect children, not abusers and their corruption. Transparency is the only path forward to expose the extent of the crimes committed and give survivors justice.
We should protect children, not abusers and their corruption. Transparency is the only path forward to expose the extent of the crimes committed and give survivors justice.
Breaking News: The House overwhelmingly voted to demand that the Justice Department release all files related to its investigation into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Live Updates: House Passes Bill Seeking Release of Epstein Files Amid Trump Reversal
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November 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Leader Thune should bring this legislation to the Senate Floor and it should be passed immediately.
We should protect children, not abusers and their corruption. Transparency is the only path forward to expose the extent of the crimes committed and give survivors justice.
We should protect children, not abusers and their corruption. Transparency is the only path forward to expose the extent of the crimes committed and give survivors justice.
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The Epstein story gets a something that is tearing at the heart of the electorate: elite impunity. The idea that wealthy and powerful people can do terrible things *at scale* and face no consequences for them. Whatever political party actually stops it could rule the country for a generation.
November 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The Epstein story gets a something that is tearing at the heart of the electorate: elite impunity. The idea that wealthy and powerful people can do terrible things *at scale* and face no consequences for them. Whatever political party actually stops it could rule the country for a generation.
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Now is the time to fight, not surrender. 🗣️
Schumer must step down from his post as minority leader and allow for new leadership to emerge—someone who is willing to consistently fight for the American people.
Schumer must step down from his post as minority leader and allow for new leadership to emerge—someone who is willing to consistently fight for the American people.
Progressive group MoveOn calls on Schumer to step aside
"Inexplicably, some Senate Democrats, under Leader Schumer's watch, decided to surrender."
www.axios.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Now is the time to fight, not surrender. 🗣️
Schumer must step down from his post as minority leader and allow for new leadership to emerge—someone who is willing to consistently fight for the American people.
Schumer must step down from his post as minority leader and allow for new leadership to emerge—someone who is willing to consistently fight for the American people.
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PCCC calls for Schumer to step down as Dem leader. Scoop by AP: apnews.com/article/gove...
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
PCCC calls for Schumer to step down as Dem leader. Scoop by AP: apnews.com/article/gove...
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Bernie Sanders calls the promised vote on ACA - the main concession won by Senate Democrats who voted to end the shutdown - "an empty gesture"
November 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Bernie Sanders calls the promised vote on ACA - the main concession won by Senate Democrats who voted to end the shutdown - "an empty gesture"
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I've been reposting everyone replying to this post with their own ACA (and sometimes employer!) price hikes. Feel free to add yours. There is some comfort in knowing you aren't alone and knowing we'll all be voting on this issue in a year.
Chuck Schumer should be chucked out. #chuckchuck
Chuck Schumer should be chucked out. #chuckchuck
My ACA current plan is going from $385/mo to $821/mo.
November 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I've been reposting everyone replying to this post with their own ACA (and sometimes employer!) price hikes. Feel free to add yours. There is some comfort in knowing you aren't alone and knowing we'll all be voting on this issue in a year.
Chuck Schumer should be chucked out. #chuckchuck
Chuck Schumer should be chucked out. #chuckchuck
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Chuck Schumer has not met this moment and Senate Democrats would be wise to move on from his leadership.
November 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Chuck Schumer has not met this moment and Senate Democrats would be wise to move on from his leadership.
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The thing about the "I voted against this" position Schumer is taking is that either he is trying to mislead Dem voters by implying he didn't support reopening right now, or he has no control over his caucus.
November 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The thing about the "I voted against this" position Schumer is taking is that either he is trying to mislead Dem voters by implying he didn't support reopening right now, or he has no control over his caucus.
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I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
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Sanders: That is a totally meaningless gesture. You can get 100 votes here and it won't mean anything because the House is not going to take it up.
November 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Sanders: That is a totally meaningless gesture. You can get 100 votes here and it won't mean anything because the House is not going to take it up.
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I don't know what the Senate is going to do. But if they do in fact fold in exchange for nothing, they will be living up to past performance. To expect the Senate to carry out the will of the American people is to misunderstand why it was created in the first place.
November 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I don't know what the Senate is going to do. But if they do in fact fold in exchange for nothing, they will be living up to past performance. To expect the Senate to carry out the will of the American people is to misunderstand why it was created in the first place.
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Unacceptable. There are 189,000 people in my district who will be paying 50–300% more for the same, and in many cases worse, healthcare.
I won’t do that to the people I represent. I’m a NO on this “deal.”
I won’t do that to the people I represent. I’m a NO on this “deal.”
November 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Unacceptable. There are 189,000 people in my district who will be paying 50–300% more for the same, and in many cases worse, healthcare.
I won’t do that to the people I represent. I’m a NO on this “deal.”
I won’t do that to the people I represent. I’m a NO on this “deal.”
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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 10:15 PM
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.
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The ADL has decided to treat fascists as allies and progressives as enemies. For a group that is tasked with protecting American Jews, that is a world historic fuck up.
I will never forgive these people for their moral decrepitude.
I will never forgive these people for their moral decrepitude.
November 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The ADL has decided to treat fascists as allies and progressives as enemies. For a group that is tasked with protecting American Jews, that is a world historic fuck up.
I will never forgive these people for their moral decrepitude.
I will never forgive these people for their moral decrepitude.
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Trump declares that Republicans have lost the shutdown. Absolutely zero reason for Dems to cave at this point
November 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Trump declares that Republicans have lost the shutdown. Absolutely zero reason for Dems to cave at this point
The irony here is that these policies (banning congressional stock trading, expanding Rx drugs negotiations) that Yglesias is lifting up have been undermined by corporate Democrats every step of the way.
I've been trying to ban congressional stock trading for four years and counting!
I've been trying to ban congressional stock trading for four years and counting!
The list of things centrists think Dems should run on is so striking. There's some good stuff in here (expand Medicare to vision & dental), but it's mostly technical tweaks and preservation of the status quo.
Like yes, ban congressional stock trading but it's not exactly a compelling vision.
Like yes, ban congressional stock trading but it's not exactly a compelling vision.
November 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The irony here is that these policies (banning congressional stock trading, expanding Rx drugs negotiations) that Yglesias is lifting up have been undermined by corporate Democrats every step of the way.
I've been trying to ban congressional stock trading for four years and counting!
I've been trying to ban congressional stock trading for four years and counting!
Even considering voting for the Trump candidate (who also happens to be a serial sexual harasser and virulent islamophobe) should be disqualifying for a leader of the Democratic Party, full stop.
Chuck Schumer's office declines to say who he voted for
November 4, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Even considering voting for the Trump candidate (who also happens to be a serial sexual harasser and virulent islamophobe) should be disqualifying for a leader of the Democratic Party, full stop.