The first and last lines of Joni Ernst’s legacy as a human on earth will be that she was instrumental in the confirmation of the Sec of Defense most hostile to women serving in military, and she knew that when she voted for him.

While the federal level lags, states are stepping up. #ClimateAction #GreenNewDeal” www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

So the Epstein vote isn't the only reason Mike Johnson should fear Rep. Yassamin Ansari. More of this, please.

With utility & electricity bills rising, Democrats are capturing the affordability narrative. #CleanEnergy #Affordability #Democrats www.politico.com/news/2025/11...

Grijalva: I do think that Speaker Johnson misplayed his hand. There are people all over this nation who were out there with signs that said, “Swear her in.” They wouldn’t have even known about me otherwise. Thank you for highlighting how corrupt the system you’re protecting really is.

Is hypocrisy in politics always bad—or is it part of our democratic system striving toward higher ideals? A provocative take. time.com/7330080/defe...

Amid the food-aid debate, Democrats were claimed to have voted against SNAP funding 12 times. Fact-check reveals context is more complex—Democrats must clarify their message. #FoodSecurity #DemocratAccountability www.snopes.com/fact-check/d...

I would have paid money to have someone there dress up as an Epstein birthday card

Summary: A tragic incident has sparked a new wave of calls for federal police reform, with Democratic senators leading the charge. www.npr.org/2025/10/30/d...

um. you ok?

Democratic strategists say early map work is essential to protect 2026 gains — plan now, win later. www.newsweek.com/redistrictin...

The decline isn’t subtle anymore.

Virginia Democrats unveil a limited, temporary redistricting amendment — a counterpunch to GOP mid-decade mapmaking. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

Crockett: You have a president who consistently is obsessing over two women of color that are members of the house, I don't know what black woman hurt him in his past, honey, but it is really taking him through it.

With the Nov 4 election days away, Virginia Democrats fast-tracked a constitutional amendment to allow mid-decade redistricting—raising the stakes for House control. virginiamercury.com/2025/10/27/d...

Amid the shutdown, the administration rejected contingency funding for SNAP (food assistance) and is ignoring key healthcare subsidy programs — jeopardizing millions of vulnerable Americans. apnews.com/article/9e13...

The East Wing was built in 1902 & rebuilt in 1942, long after asbestos was used as a fire retardant. So, I’m sure the White House took steps to prevent a known carcinogen from entering the air during the current willy-nilly demolition. Kidding! These irresponsible assholes don’t care who they kill.

Climate Action or Bust: Democrats Lead the Charge for a Green Economy www.theguardian.com/2025/10/23/d...

Voters should pick their representatives, not the other way around. Glad to get the chance to talk to some of the volunteers and organizers doing the hard work to make sure Prop 50 passes. This vote will have critical implications, not just for California, but for our entire country.

The war zone in Portland is out of control.

Climate justice under threat: Shutdown delays billions in green-energy funding for Democratic states www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

I have never seen such a perfect image

This is one of my favorite pictures from yesterday, Governor Pritzker with the protesters... #NoKings

No Kings, Portland, Oregon

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

Ex-Vice President Harris declared that Democrats are “standing up for working people” as the federal government shutdown drags on. wbhm.org/2025/harris-...

“You shall be judged by the company you keep.”

“You can’t shoot ‘em in the head (with pepper balls),” the judge said. “You can’t deploy tear gas. You can’t use flash-bang grenades. You can’t drive a car through a crowd.” www.cnn.com/2025/10/16/u...

75% of Americans say prices keep rising — Trump claims inflation is ‘over.’ The people see otherwise. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Tit-for-tat port fees from the U.S. and China are already disrupting shipping — trade escalation will hit U.S. families with higher prices. #TradePolicy #CostOfLiving www.reuters.com/world/china/...

Find an event near you at nokings.org/#map. ( ht: @tizzywoman.bsky.social )

The federal government’s new COVID guidance is leading to confusion and reduced access. Health decisions shouldn’t be harder to act on. #PublicHealth #TrustScience www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...

@smc58.bsky.social Cool! It sounds like you've traveled a lot. I love traveling, too.😀

More than a decade ago, I sat down with @marcmaron.bsky.social in his garage to tape something new called a podcast. This time, he came to me to record his last episode. We talked about the power of conviction, decency in an age of division, and the true story of America.

Many voices inside the party say simply reopening the government isn’t enough — overhaul spending, power, transparency. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...