Jamie Schaff
@jamieschaffner.bsky.social
Writer, queer, former PEN America Emerging Voices fellow, numbers cruncher, WNT soccer & NWSL fan living in La-la-land. 🏳️🌈 📚 ⚽️
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The regime has announced two proposed rules intended to make it extremely difficult, if not impossible, for trans youth to receive the healthcare they need.
Your public comments probably won't sway this transphobic regime, but they will be very important for future lawsuits:
Your public comments probably won't sway this transphobic regime, but they will be very important for future lawsuits:
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The federal government has proposed two new rules that could make it virtually impossible for transgender youth to get the health care they need.
act.hrc.org
January 7, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The regime has announced two proposed rules intended to make it extremely difficult, if not impossible, for trans youth to receive the healthcare they need.
Your public comments probably won't sway this transphobic regime, but they will be very important for future lawsuits:
Your public comments probably won't sway this transphobic regime, but they will be very important for future lawsuits:
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There is so much about MAGA that like Trump’s M.O. is about forcing those who oppose them to engage and “participate” in or witness their domination. An entire regime of people who want more than anything to be seen performing power.
"Any artist cancelling their show at the Trump Kennedy Center over political differences isn't courageous or principled—they are selfish, intolerant, and have failed to meet the basic duty of a public artist: to perform for all people"- Kennedy Center spokesperson Roma Daravi
Kennedy Center vows to sue musician who canceled performance over Trump name change
The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building.
www.npr.org
December 28, 2025 at 3:24 AM
There is so much about MAGA that like Trump’s M.O. is about forcing those who oppose them to engage and “participate” in or witness their domination. An entire regime of people who want more than anything to be seen performing power.
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In case you need a positive reminder:
How effective is protesting? According to historians and political scientists: very www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
How effective is protesting? According to historians and political scientists: very www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
How effective is protesting? According to historians and political scientists: very
From emancipation to women’s suffrage, civil rights and BLM, mass movement has shaped the arc of US history
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:51 AM
In case you need a positive reminder:
How effective is protesting? According to historians and political scientists: very www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
How effective is protesting? According to historians and political scientists: very www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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If a democrat isn’t willing to do this they should be primaried. And if no one is willing to primary them, it is incumbent upon us, team fight, to recruit someone.
im already foreseeing a scenario where dems do their usual thing and try to mealy-mouth their way around not abolishing ice, and those of us who call for the agency's end are derided as absolutists pushing "purity." my response is: fuck that. we keep giving up the line. hold the line.
Democrats should start explaining what they will do to ICE if they win in 2026 right now. Show these videos. Help people understand that ICE is not law enforcement.
If you are active on this site, you probably know how bad ICE is, but not everyone does.
If you are active on this site, you probably know how bad ICE is, but not everyone does.
December 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
If a democrat isn’t willing to do this they should be primaried. And if no one is willing to primary them, it is incumbent upon us, team fight, to recruit someone.
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I wonder if you know anyone that can do anything about that
For the first time in a generation, we have censorship of the press.
Not because the government prohibits publication of offending material.
But because the administration coerces and dangles corrupt incentives like help with billion-dollar mergers.
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Not because the government prohibits publication of offending material.
But because the administration coerces and dangles corrupt incentives like help with billion-dollar mergers.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I wonder if you know anyone that can do anything about that
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The latest job's report is out, and it's clear that we're in the midst of an affordability crisis.
As prices continue to skyrocket, American workers are forced to do more with less as inflation gives them less purchasing power.
Our wage policies are failing working people.
As prices continue to skyrocket, American workers are forced to do more with less as inflation gives them less purchasing power.
Our wage policies are failing working people.
December 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The latest job's report is out, and it's clear that we're in the midst of an affordability crisis.
As prices continue to skyrocket, American workers are forced to do more with less as inflation gives them less purchasing power.
Our wage policies are failing working people.
As prices continue to skyrocket, American workers are forced to do more with less as inflation gives them less purchasing power.
Our wage policies are failing working people.
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📣📣📣 4 Republicans force House vote on extending ACA subsidies, defying Speaker Johnson #Pinks
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Live updates: 4 Republicans force House vote on extending ACA subsidies, defying Speaker Johnson
Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vole on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subs...
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December 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
📣📣📣 4 Republicans force House vote on extending ACA subsidies, defying Speaker Johnson #Pinks
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December 14, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Interesting take from MTG who is "choke someone" frustrated with the current healthcare system and also acknowledges $2k from the Trump regime wont suffice, but she can't fathom a solution. C'mon MTG, two words, say them! #universalhealthcare
November 19, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Interesting take from MTG who is "choke someone" frustrated with the current healthcare system and also acknowledges $2k from the Trump regime wont suffice, but she can't fathom a solution. C'mon MTG, two words, say them! #universalhealthcare
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With SNAP benefits still at risk, Los Angeles is stepping up with food distribution sites and programs across our district.
I'll keep fighting to protect SNAP. If you currently need assistance, visit 211.org to find food resources near you.
I'll keep fighting to protect SNAP. If you currently need assistance, visit 211.org to find food resources near you.
November 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
With SNAP benefits still at risk, Los Angeles is stepping up with food distribution sites and programs across our district.
I'll keep fighting to protect SNAP. If you currently need assistance, visit 211.org to find food resources near you.
I'll keep fighting to protect SNAP. If you currently need assistance, visit 211.org to find food resources near you.
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We just launched the biggest primary program in Indivisible’s history. Help us (literally) send Schumer and the surrender caucus a message. open.substack.com/pub/ezralevi...
Democratic leaders failed us again. Time to get some new leaders.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:17 PM
We just launched the biggest primary program in Indivisible’s history. Help us (literally) send Schumer and the surrender caucus a message. open.substack.com/pub/ezralevi...
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Went to repost this and then depressingly saw it was from 8 months ago. This is still true, and I am now convinced it will remain true until there are successful primary challenges nationwide to the "roll over and play dead" Dems.
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Went to repost this and then depressingly saw it was from 8 months ago. This is still true, and I am now convinced it will remain true until there are successful primary challenges nationwide to the "roll over and play dead" Dems.
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Looking to call Chuck Schumer? Trying to find a live person? Here's every number he's got.
202-224-6542
212-486-4430
631-753-0978
518-431-4070
607-772-6792
716-846-4111
914-734-1532
585-263-5866
315-423-5471
202-224-6542
212-486-4430
631-753-0978
518-431-4070
607-772-6792
716-846-4111
914-734-1532
585-263-5866
315-423-5471
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Looking to call Chuck Schumer? Trying to find a live person? Here's every number he's got.
202-224-6542
212-486-4430
631-753-0978
518-431-4070
607-772-6792
716-846-4111
914-734-1532
585-263-5866
315-423-5471
202-224-6542
212-486-4430
631-753-0978
518-431-4070
607-772-6792
716-846-4111
914-734-1532
585-263-5866
315-423-5471
Supreme Court turned down a request to consider overturning its decision to legalize same-sex marriage a decade ago. The court, without comment, declined the petition, filed by Kim Davis, the former Kentucky county clerk who in 2015 refused to issue same-sex licenses because of her religious beliefs
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Supreme Court turned down a request to consider overturning its decision to legalize same-sex marriage a decade ago. The court, without comment, declined the petition, filed by Kim Davis, the former Kentucky county clerk who in 2015 refused to issue same-sex licenses because of her religious beliefs
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Enough is enough. Contact your Democratic senators TODAY and tell them to call for Senator Schumer to step aside as Minority Leader. We desperately need new leadership in the Democratic Party.
CALL NOW: Tell Your Democratic Senator It's Time for Chuck Schumer to Step Aside
indivisible.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Enough is enough. Contact your Democratic senators TODAY and tell them to call for Senator Schumer to step aside as Minority Leader. We desperately need new leadership in the Democratic Party.
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That was FAST. Ketanji Brown Jackson’s gambit is working.
BREAKING: 1st Circuit denies Trump administration request to stay judge's order forcing full payment of SNAP for November. Opinion by Rikelman (Biden), Joined by Barron (Obama), Gelpi (Biden). Order remains on hold for 48 hours per Justice Jackson. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
RISNAPCA1Opn110925
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November 10, 2025 at 5:01 AM
That was FAST. Ketanji Brown Jackson’s gambit is working.
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If Chuck Schumer’s leadership position is not challenged after this, the Democratic Party will lose the last shred of credibility it’s holding onto.
November 10, 2025 at 4:43 AM
If Chuck Schumer’s leadership position is not challenged after this, the Democratic Party will lose the last shred of credibility it’s holding onto.
Thank you, Congresswoman! I'm so proud to be represented by you!
Unlike feckless @schumer.senate.gov you stand up for Americans.
@indivisiblewestsidela.com
Unlike feckless @schumer.senate.gov you stand up for Americans.
@indivisiblewestsidela.com
I refuse to sell out the millions of Americans who are about to see their health care premiums double or worse.
I’m a HELL NO on any bill that fails to address Republicans’ health care crisis. A pinky promise from a party led by the world’s biggest liar means absolutely nothing.
I’m a HELL NO on any bill that fails to address Republicans’ health care crisis. A pinky promise from a party led by the world’s biggest liar means absolutely nothing.
November 10, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Thank you, Congresswoman! I'm so proud to be represented by you!
Unlike feckless @schumer.senate.gov you stand up for Americans.
@indivisiblewestsidela.com
Unlike feckless @schumer.senate.gov you stand up for Americans.
@indivisiblewestsidela.com
You must be as outraged as I am! As your constituent, I demand you vote to remove @schumer.senate.gov as minority senate leader. It only takes 23 senators, easily attained since many more Dem Senators voted no, as you did! @indivisiblewestsidela.com @indivisible.org
I refuse to support a funding bill that fails to address the Republican health care crisis.
And make health insurance affordable.
The American people clearly understand the stakes and the urgency. We must too.
I'm voting no.
And make health insurance affordable.
The American people clearly understand the stakes and the urgency. We must too.
I'm voting no.
November 10, 2025 at 4:56 AM
You must be as outraged as I am! As your constituent, I demand you vote to remove @schumer.senate.gov as minority senate leader. It only takes 23 senators, easily attained since many more Dem Senators voted no, as you did! @indivisiblewestsidela.com @indivisible.org
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🚨 We’re hearing that Senate Democrats are on the verge of caving to Trump in another “Schumer Surrender.”
That means your Democratic senators need to hear from you right now.
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
That means your Democratic senators need to hear from you right now.
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🚨 We’re hearing that Senate Democrats are on the verge of caving to Trump in another “Schumer Surrender.”
That means your Democratic senators need to hear from you right now.
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
That means your Democratic senators need to hear from you right now.
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
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@schiff.senate.gov @padilla.senate.gov DO NOT CAVE ON THE SHUTDOWN. You cannot re-open for anything less than full extension of the ACA subsidies. The promise of a vote is NOT GOOD ENOUGH. You have momentum on your side and Tuesday's election results show we want FIGHTERS. SO FIGHT.
November 9, 2025 at 11:23 PM
@schiff.senate.gov @padilla.senate.gov DO NOT CAVE ON THE SHUTDOWN. You cannot re-open for anything less than full extension of the ACA subsidies. The promise of a vote is NOT GOOD ENOUGH. You have momentum on your side and Tuesday's election results show we want FIGHTERS. SO FIGHT.
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fame, recognition and political power are all sitting there, waiting for democrats to take advantage of the moment!
April 18, 2025 at 1:38 AM
fame, recognition and political power are all sitting there, waiting for democrats to take advantage of the moment!
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If you’ve left Twitter but also want to know why your Social Security check is late, you’re screwed.
The Social Security Administration Is Gutting Regional Staff and Shifting All Public Communications to X
The SSA’s shift to Elon Musk’s X comes as the agency plans to cut its regional office workforce by roughly 90 percent, WIRED has learned.
www.wired.com
April 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
If you’ve left Twitter but also want to know why your Social Security check is late, you’re screwed.