I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

Republican Chris Madel made a stunning exit from the Minnesota governor’s race on Jan. 26, saying he cannot support the national GOP’s “stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so.” www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...

Also, uh, we have more than 100,000 people registered for this ICE watch training tonight. Largest training of it type in history by a long shot. Please join if you've not be trained yet, and share to friends/fam/neighbors!

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

This is a direct consequence of the power grab in December 2024 that saw the GOP flip control of the election board despite election results: boltsmag.org/north-caroli...

Looking for ways to help our friends in Minnesota? Here’s an excellent list

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.

Local elections matter!

Just hours before a federal immigration officer killed Renee Good in her car, Brian O’Hara, the Minneapolis police chief, warned that a tragedy involving ICE seemed inevitable. Have a listen to Minneapolis Police Chief O'Hara on today's episode of The Daily. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

This is not The Onion, this is the NY Times. Who is the Environmental Protection Agency protecting things from- if not people and our populations?!! Instead they're protecting the corporate bottom line. #PeopleOverProfits #ProfitsOverPeople www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...

As 2025 ends, we’re proud of what we’ve built together at Hometown: expanding our reach, supporting communities, and pushing back against political headwinds. And none of it happens without you. Your gift, whether it’s $10 or $100, will jumpstart our crucial work in 2026. hometownproject.org/donate

Today (12/19) is the last day for early voting in SC House 21 + Senate 12 special elections. Local organizers are running write‑in campaigns for Dexter Reaves + Steve Evered — low turnout means every vote matters. Make a plan, spread the word. Information: linktr.ee/indivisibleu...

Big moves for down-ballot Dems. The @democrats.org are launching BlueMatch + the Battleground Leadership Project to connect talent with campaigns that matter. Read more: www.notus.org/democrats/dn...

Redistricting is the fight shaping 2026. Trump-aligned lawmakers are racing to draw new congressional maps to lock in control of the House before voters can have a say. Swing Left is tracking every change—and making sure our collective efforts meet the moment.

Help us get “Lullaby” to number 1 before Christmas! An incredible group of UK & Palestinian musicians came together to release this song. All of the profits will go to Palestine Children's Relief Fund and Palestine Medical Relief Service, among others. linktr.ee/T4Plive

This entire weekend

These 6 swing states are the Democrats’ best chance to take control of the Senate in 2026. Democrats in ALL 50 STATES need to support these races. This is the only path to flipping the Senate. Whether you donate money or donate your time, every action counts #2026midterms

I know it and I feel it and still, this stat blows my mind: Childcare is unaffordable for 80% of New Yorkers. www.thecut.com/article/dayc...

The regime did everything in its power to rig the congressional maps in Indiana — and lost. Even in deep-red territory, we are not powerless. Thank you to @indivisiblenei.bsky.social and everybody else who is fighting back (and winning) from inside the machine.

Indiana’s Senate has voted AGAINST the GOP gerrymander that’d have locked in a 9-0 map. This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026. The vote failed big, 19/31. The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!

Folks, this redistricting landscape is as confusing as it is outrageous. The VRA case. CA. TX. UT. FL. VA. IN. NC. MD... So, at Bolts we're doing a reader Q&A to answer some of your questions. But to do that, we need to know what's perplexing you most, what you're left wondering. Let me know! (↓)

There were 43 @runforsomething.net red to blue flips last month. Read about them all & what we learned. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

🚨BREAKING: Republicans in Indiana’s State House released a draft congressional map that could eliminate two districts that are currently held by Democrats. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

On World AIDS Day, we honor the progress we’ve made and the challenges that still threaten the health and safety of communities around the world. New Jersey continues expanding testing, treatment, and support for people living with HIV.

Food drive goes through Nov. 28 | Drop off donations are accepted at the offices of Asw. Murphy in Mount Laurel; Asm. Singh in Delran; and Asw. Katz in Mount Holly. southjersey.media/delran-news/...

We can win the midterms while building a Democratic Party that fights as hard as we do: indivisible2026.org/?utm_source=bluesky

A win for democracy advocates in Arkansas: This spring, I wrote the GOP had passed a real barrage of laws there to effectively kill the ballot initiative process. See below. A federal judge yesterday granted a preliminary injunction against many of the laws: arkansasadvocate.com/2025/11/19/j...

November 20th is Transgender Day of Remembrance, where we acknowledge and honor the trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming lives cut short by anti-trans violence. Trans and nonbinary people deserve more than equality – they deserve safety, dignity, joy, and above all else deserve to grow old.

Y'all, we've got new climate mayors!! 🥳⬇️

This is why I talk about sheriffs a lot when it to comes to immigration: they decide (in most states) on whether to hold people for ICE at all!

Ruby Bridges was just six years old when she walked to school and changed the course of history. Thanks to AJR159, sponsored by Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter and Assemblyman Anthony S. Verrelli and signed into law earlier this year, every November 14 is now Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.

Young people understand: The way we did things yesterday does not have to be the way we do things tmrw — because the we did things yesterday wasn’t working!! www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/r...

TONIGHT: Join us for a virtual debrief to discuss how climate did on the ballot this year and what comes next, featuring newly-elected GA Public Service Commissioner Dr. Alicia Johnson! ✨ Register here: mobilize.us/leadlocally/...

Check out our newsletter celebrating this year's big election wins! Power is not centralized in Washington; it's in the hands of everyday people doing the work of democracy, step by step, hometown by hometown. mailchi.mp/thehometownp...

1/7 For the first time ever, every candidate we supported this year won! A big thank you to our Hometown Energizers: @iamwandasykes.bsky.social, @markruffalo.bsky.social , @pattonoswalt.bsky.social, Connie Britton, David Cross, Erika Alexander!

Today’s the day Virginia! Make your voice heard and #vote!

Happy Election Day! One goal today: ezralevin.substack.com/p/one-goal-t...

We're so thrilled that Virginia's Connie Britton helped out candidate @lilyfordelegate.bsky.social, running for House of Delegates in Southwest Virginia. We’ve been running this spot in District 41 ahead of the election and wanted to be sure we shared on social media as well.

Thanks so much to @iamwandasykes.bsky.social for supporting @kimadamsforva.bsky.social, running for the House of Delegates for District 82 in the Tri-Cities! This video message has been running in the district and now we’re taking it to social media to make sure y'all get out there on Election Day!

Loudoun County’s @pattonoswalt.bsky.social is showing up for his Hometown candidate @johnmcauliff.bsky.social, running for House of Delegates in the Piedmont. This video has been airing in the district, and now we’re taking it to social media to rally our neighbors to show up strong on Election Day!

One day to go, and I am honored to have the endorsement of so many organizations who are committed to making a difference in their communities and across the Commonwealth! Tomorrow is the day to get out and vote! Let’s finish strong to #Flip82Blue!

NJ early voting numbers keep rising. Now near 1.2M. Approaching 1/2M more than in last gov elect in 2021. 267K more Dems voting that GOP. @njspotlightnews.org www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/nj-e... Today is last day to vote early in person, VBMs can be postmarked or put in drop box up to 8 pm Tues

Early voting is complete in New York City! What we know: 735,317 people have voted. That's more than four times the early total in 2021, and it's 67.5% of the early voting total in 2024.

Election Day is tomorrow! There’s still time for you to help GOTV for Democratic candidates in key elections: Virginia: indivisi.org/va-calls New Jersey: www.indivisibleonenj.org/gotv-2025?fb... New York: volunteer.zohranfornyc.com/phonebanking... California: neighbor2neighbor.io/campaign/fb6...

New SNAP benefits will not be available on November 1 and the impact is immediate. At Lunch Break in Monmouth County, more working families, students, and seniors are relying on pantry support to get by. youtube.com/shorts/URHuS...

In 2 days, Donald Trump will cut off SNAP benefits for more than 3 million New Yorkers. Not because the USDA doesn't have the money, but because he thinks starving people helps him politically. @reprileyny.bsky.social and I led a letter demanding that Trump reverse course and fund SNAP now.

we added some new elections to my cheat sheet for Tuesday: —school board elections in Idaho's largest school board race, featuring now-familiar debates around whether teachers can be inclusive —city council elections in Missoula, where DSA is running a slate of four candidates.

REMINDER: Seniors 65+ — make sure your PAS-1 “Blue Book” property tax relief application for StayNJ, Senior Freeze, and ANCHOR is submitted by tomorrow, October 31. 💻 Apply online until midnight Friday, or 📬 Mail your paper form postmarked by 10/31. www.nj.gov/treasury/tax...

We're excited to partner with @iamwandasykes.bsky.social and @onepennsylvania.bsky.social to get the word out to VOTE YES to retain Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht to the PA State Supreme Court. Sign up to volunteer on Election Day: www.mobilize.us/onepa/event/...