Steps I can take to be a pro-democracy warrior: 1. V.O.T.E. ✅ 2. Call/email my Congressman & U.S. Senators ✅ 3. Participate in pro-democracy rallies ✅ 4. Write letters to the editor. ✅ Apropos of #4, my latest letter to the editor was published in today’s Asheville Citizen Times. #NoKings

Spotify is now running ICE recruitment ads. We asked them to stop. They ignored us. Let's show them what we showed Disney. No Kings, No Collaborators, No Capitulators. indivisible.org/cancel-spotify

Everyday citizens—NOT paid protesters—in West Asheville, NC, today, just trying to stand up for the America we all believe in… You know, the one that stands for freedom, liberty, due process, and respect for all. #NoKings #goodtrouble

Been waiting patiently for former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance’s (@joycewhitevance.bsky.social) brand-new, must-read debut book. The signed version arrived and has been shelved along side our cherished 1st editions. Fitting that it rests between Leon Uris and Gore Vidal. Congratulations, Joyce!

Finished off No Kings Day in our hometown, Asheville, NC, marching with thousands of neighbors and friends who love this country and are standing up and speaking out for our democracy. Oh, and I was quoted on CNN. THIS is what democracy looks like! #NoKings

Massive turnout this morning in ruby-red Hendersonville, North Carolina for No Kings Day. Peaceful, impactful, joy-filled, gathering of regular folks who love America and care enough to come out to protest on behalf of democracy. #NoKings

When the WH twists the arms of media NOT to interview an author with a new book out, it shows they fear the message. No wonder. I 1st met @rweingarten.bsky.social in 1987, when I was press secretary to the NYS Senate Dems. She was a force then. She still is. BUY the book, folks. The truth matters.

More from beautiful Asheville, NC day to stand up for democracy, the workers who make America great, humanity & compassion. In other words, it was the perfect day to celebrate everything that makes us proud to be WE, the PEOPLE of this country. @maddow.msnbc.com #laborday #workersoverbillionaires

More from beautiful Asheville, NC day to stand up for democracy, the workers who make America great, humanity & compassion. In other words, it was the perfect day to celebrate everything that makes us proud to be WE, the PEOPLE of this country. @maddow.msnbc.com #laborday #workersoverbillionaires

It was a beautiful Asheville, NC day to stand up for democracy, the workers who make America great, humanity & compassion. In other words, it was the perfect day to celebrate everything that makes us proud to be WE, the PEOPLE of this country. @maddow.msnbc.com #WorkersOverBillionaires

Today is No Kings Day here in the U.S. My wife, Cheryl and I joined a march & rally in ruby red Hendersonville, North Carolina. THOUSANDS of people turned out to send a message loud & clear: In THIS country, we have no kings. #NoKings @indivisible.org @maddow.msnbc.com @50501movement.bsky.social

What an amazing time at #WorldPride2025 @anneshaderomance.bsky.social @taganshepard.bsky.social @serenajbishop.bsky.social @kellanmcknight.bsky.social @sesmyth.bsky.social @evelynshine.bsky.social @erinbranches.bsky.social @morganleemiller.bsky.social @authorlynnames.bsky.social

#SapphicLitPopUpBookstore awesomeness Sat & Sun!! 🥳😍📚🏳️‍🌈📖✍️ @serenajbishop.bsky.social @taganshepard.bsky.social @evelynshine.bsky.social @erinbranches.bsky.social @anneshaderomance.bsky.social @kellanmcknight.bsky.social @authorlynnames.bsky.social & MORE!! worldpridedc.org/events/stree...

Pop-up protest in Weaverville, NC just now. 50 participants and lots of supportive car honks! @maddow.msnbc.com @jenpsaki.msnbc.com

Looking forward to appearing with these awesome author friends and colleagues. World Pride. This Saturday and Sunday. Washington, D.C. It’s THE place to be! Come say hi and buy books.

Great coverage on WLOS-TV of our @indivisibleavl.bsky.social We Will NOT Be Silenced day of action yesterday. wlos.com/news/local/h... @maddow.msnbc.com @jenpsaki.msnbc.com

Happening right now in Asheville, NC. We will NOT be silent day of action. Hundreds of people protesting the lives the current Administration and GOP Congress are putting at risk. Protest features speakers, a die-in, & a march. @indivisible.org @maddow.msnbc.com @indivisibleavl.bsky.social

@maddow.msnbc.com - Best protest signs of the day today at #MayDay2025 in Asheville, North Carolina.

May Day protest right NOW in downtown Asheville, NC. When we stand up and speak out, we show where the true power lies… WE, the PEOPLE!!! #MayDay2025 #MayDayStrong

Today’s pro-democracy assignment.

Cheryl and I are traveling. Today finds us in Lansing, Michigan on HANDS OFF Day. Empowering, inspiring, LOUD, and unmistakably patriotic. THIS is what Democracy looks like! Speakers: Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, and Attorney General Dana Nessel.

You have to see this. PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.

"Our words are never going to be erased, no matter who tries to erase them." - Lynn Ames #GCLSWA #GCLSWritingAcademy #gcls @authorlynnames.bsky.social

More than 2,000 constituents turned up for a town hall held in Asheville, NC by Republican Representative Chuck Edwards. 360 of those who came to be heard & to hold the Congressman accountable were allowed in. Those who were shut out remained outside and participated in a spontaneous demonstration.

It’s a beautiful day for a town hall meeting with our Congressman. This is the crowd waiting to get in to question Representative Chuck Edwards (R-NC) in Asheville, NC. The signs and the crowd size tell the story. Sound on. @maddow.msnbc.com @nicollewallace.bsky.social @jenpsaki.msnbc.com

Happy International Women’s Day! Cheryl and I celebrated by taking part in a MASSIVE demonstration and women’s and pro-democracy march in downtown Asheville, NC. 400+ participants all sending a powerful message of solidarity and determination. Not. On. Our. Watch. #internationalwomensday

Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share. snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...

More than 300 people showed up tonight at an Indivisible Asheville, North Carolina (@indivisibleavl.bsky.social) organizing meeting. Resist. Connect. Rebuild. We understand the assignment! @maddow.msnbc.com

Folks trying to save USAID are trying to counterprogram Musk's $40 million Super Bowl ad. They're asking everyone to share this video as widely as you can today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqUE...

Truth. Spread the facts because #FactsMatter.

THIS!!!

THIS is what democracy looks like. My wife Cheryl and I took part in a 100-person protest outside Ted Budd’s (R-NC) in Asheville. We were unable to get into the senator’s office. It was notable, however, that some federal employees came out of their offices to thank us for fighting for them.

This is the energy we need in the Senate right now. President Trump can’t do blatantly illegal things and expect a normal confirmation process. He wants to screw our systems to enrich corrupt billionaires? We will defy the norms for THE PEOPLE.

Dear Democratic Leaders: here’s a free idea, send members of congress into the buildings where Elons people are and see what they’re doing. Dare them to stop you. Do something

@kenmartin.bsky.social - To stop Musk’s illegal data breach of America’s checkbook, we need pressure to come from 47’s “people.” “They don’t know what’s happening because their “news” isn’t reporting it. RIGHT NOW, PACs should be airing ads on Fox affiliates in every red state: /1 of /2

In two weeks Trump has: -Released the J6 prisoners who violently assaulted cops to overturn an election. -Started a trade war with allies, but gave China a light touch. -Turned over the entire government to the unelected billionaire who ruined this platform—including the Treasury payment system.

This amounts to the most significant data leak in cyber history. Private individuals in the data business now have access to your Social Security information. This violates privacy laws in every state. Hopefully, state AGs will file suit & pursue criminal charges. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/u...

Happening in my home town. Thanks to INDEPENDENT, local news. Otherwise, with the CDC gagged, how in the world was I supposed to know that the Bird Flu epidemic had hit my town?

In preview of my Monday morning piece, I'm going to say a little bit about why this is so concerning. This is not some "economy" thing. Its first & foremost the possibility that our legal order is modified so the law of the land is defined by Elon Musk at Treasury www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/u...

?s I would be asking 47 right now: 1. Who was the individual acting as chief of the FAA on Jan. 30? 2. Were any of the principles involved in the crash, i.e. the air traffic controller, the helicopter crew chief, or the AA pilot women, people of color, or anything other than cisgender white men? 1/

Today, I wrote to my U.S. senators re: the Executive Order illegally banning birthright citizenship. On the left is the response I got back from Senator Ted Budd (R-NC). On the right, is what I wrote back. Senators do not work for the Executive branch. They work for we, the people. Period.

Now seems like a great time to revisit the keynote speech I gave 18 months ago at the Golden Crown Literary Society annual conference. To our trans, nonbinary, and LGBTQ+ siblings. I see you. I stand with you. Always. youtu.be/gGSWKYizYOA?...

It's time for the first Micro-Trope category of the Sapphic Book Bingo 2025! We are starting with the "almost kiss" category. Check out my blog for 15 recommended sapphic books in which the characters almost kiss, but then something interrupts or they stop: jae-fiction.com/sapphic-book...