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@rosen.senate.gov
you talk tough about having a spine but you pissed away massive leverage. We have not forgotten.
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Nevada’s Cortez Masto, Rosen explain votes to reopen government
Eight U.S. Senators crossed party lines on Sunday night in a deal to reopen the government.That includes Nevada Democrats Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen
https://cbsaustin.com/news/nation-world/nevadas-cortez-masto-rosen-explain-votes-to-reopen-government
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Walker Bragman
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ICYMI: Genocide scholars are warning that the U.S. is in the process of genocide against transgender Americans. “So it’s not so much ‘will genocide happen?’ as ‘we got to stop it from happening.’” — Dr. Henry Theriault, president of the International Association of Genocide Scholars (2017-21)
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@murray.senate.gov
@cantwell.senate.gov
I hope you’re not rolling over and playing dead like Schumer. Why is this useless “leader” still in charge? He’s doing nothing but harm.
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@schumer.senate.gov
you don’t need to show up for work. You can do nothing from home. Your legacy will be Schumer, Trump toady.
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Walker Bragman
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NEW from Important Context: Genocide experts, including two past presidents of the International Association of Genocide Scholars, are speaking out about escalating attacks on transgender Americans in the U.S.
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Experts Warn U.S. in Early Stages of Genocide Against Trans Americans
Genocide scholars say policies targeting transgender Americans match early warning signs of mass atrocity.
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@schumer.senate.gov
are you saying the lawless president will follow the law? Do you have a memory longer than 5 seconds? We need a leader who understands what is happening and has the fortitude to act appropriately.
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@schumer.senate.gov
you are the most naive person on the planet.
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@murray.senate.gov
you must impeach. Strongly worded letters are meaningless. We need an opposition party. If Schumer won’t do it, remove him.
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@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
you must step down. You are calling for a “briefing?” We need an opposition party and you are complicit. We need a dem leader who will lead, not aid.
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@schumer.senate.gov
do something or resign. Letters are feckless.
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@sethmoulton.bsky.social
impeach. Words are meaningless
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@jayapal.house.gov
you are my rep. I want trump impeached. An illegal war has to clear whatever hurdle
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
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@schumer.senate.gov
are putting up. They can’t be ok with this, can they?
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Yes. No more talk. Action.
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Carl T. Bergstrom
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Impeachment. Now.
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@kaine.senate.gov
yes, doing nothing has been fantastic for Dems. So many say the parties are the same, and dem dinosaurs insist on proving it.
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@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@kenmartin.bsky.social
the open bigotry in the dem party is disgraceful. You can’t claim to be for the people as you are running some of the people over. I will not vote blue no matter who. These people need to go.
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@petebuttigieg.bsky.social
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social
I will not support either of you until you stand up for trans people. You are both doing centrist nonsense that only furthers the bigotry. Human rights are not up for debate.
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@kenmartin.bsky.social
this is a terrible decision. Many dem voters knew last fall that the Dems were not doing what they needed to do to defeat Trump. Hiding your failings is a stupid decision. Those who promoted bad ideas should be no where near decision making in the future.
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@captmarkkelly.bsky.social
voted for a Trump nominee TODAY!! Why? Dem senators must stop helping Trump. Is Trump a threat or not? Your actions say no.
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@cantwell.senate.gov
what is your problem? No dem should be voting for any trump nominees. Murray knows.
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Brian Goldstone
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If cost has kept you from picking up There Is No Place for Us (which is totally understandable), good news: the ebook is *$1.99* today—93% off!—on Kindle, B&N, Bookshop, and elsewhere. So grateful to everyone who's been reading and sharing the book this year. It means a lot.
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@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
could you be any more out of touch with what dem voters want? We want the end of corruption and the law to apply equally. You are what is wrong with the party.
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Melody Joy Kramer
about 1 month ago
If you donate $40 to
@propublica.org
for Giving Tuesday, you can get this awesome Tips Tote: ‘Someone reading this tote has the next big story. Is it you?’
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@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
How do dems not understand that you look weak when you refuse to use the power you have? Why should we vote for dems if your learned helplessness prevents you from doing anything?
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about 1 month ago
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Amanda Weaver
about 1 month ago
ICE DETAINED MARILYN. Fuck these people.
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‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/indigenous-actress-elaine-miles-says-ice-called-her-tribal-id-fake/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_campaign=owned_echobox_threads&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Threads#Echobox=1764252325
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How do dems not understand this makes you look dumb? This is performative nonsense. If dems want to be taken seriously, you need to stop doing crap like this
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@whipkclark.bsky.social
@reptedlieu.bsky.social
@peteaguilar.bsky.social
@democrats.org
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about 2 months ago
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@schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@murray.senate.gov
Trump needs to be impeached. Yes, republicans won’t vote for it, but Dems must show spine. Do you really want his threats to stand? This is unacceptable, dangerous behavior. Dems need to act like it.
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@kenmartin.bsky.social
this is what decency looks like. Dems’ “big tent” must not be allowed to include bigotry of any kind. The party must work to ensure everyone can live with dignity.
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about 2 months ago
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@nytimes.com
is there a reason this isn’t your top story?
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Aaron Parnas
about 2 months ago
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen. Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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@petebuttigieg.bsky.social
I will not support you for ANY office until you support trans people. That you gullibly mimic hateful republican talking points reflects poorly on you.
@chastenbuttigieg.bsky.social
I hope you don’t agree with Pete and how he throws trans people under the bus.
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about 2 months ago
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@leahgreenberg.bsky.social
@ezralevin.bsky.social
thank you for taking this bold stance. These Dems sold us out for a pinky swear promise of a vote. And their flaccid explanations for their votes have been infuriating. They are the wrong people to be anywhere near power.
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@kaine.senate.gov
you do not think your capitulation says “standing for them,” do you? You cannot be that dumb. We see dems failed us again. We gave you a massive election win, and dems say screw you.
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@murray.senate.gov
@cantwell.senate.gov
if dems cave for absolutely nothing, Schumer needs to go. Voters got out in droves to vote Tuesday and 7 million participated in no kings. Dem senators say so what?
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Bradley Whitford
about 2 months ago
Hey
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
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@schumer.senate.gov
: compromising with fascists is compliance. Read the room. Do your jobs. Protect your constituents.
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@murray.senate.gov
@cantwell.senate.gov
@schumer.senate.gov
caving will destroy the goodwill Dems just earned in the last election. Don’t live up to people’s low expectations. Do not allow Rs to get away with their hostage taking.
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@chrismurphyct.bsky.social
this would be a massive failure. Dems just had a massive election and caving is the lesson you’re taking?
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@murray.senate.gov
@schumer.senate.gov
if you open the government based on a promise from scam artists for a vote, you will do massive damage to the Dem party. Voters want fighters, not capitulation. I hope this reporting is false. Voters know Rs are the problem.
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@adamschiff.com
@schiff.senate.gov
why are you still voting for trump nominees? Is Trump a threat or not?
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Katie Wilson for Seattle
2 months ago
I address the first scandal of my political life—Momgate.
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@schumer.senate.gov
the government is shut down and the White House just admitted that the Epstein ballroom is the top priority. This is the perfect ad. Have a dem go stand in front of the destruction while this clip plays.
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Kate Burns
3 months ago
“Medical staff did not give her any food, water, or pain medication for several hours. Much later that evening, after a significant loss of blood, Lucia was transported to an emergency room approximately an hour away, with her arms and legs shackled.”
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Pregnant women describe miscarrying and bleeding out while in ICE custody, advocates say
The ACLU and other groups are pressing for ICE to identify and release all pregnant women in custody and to stop detaining anyone known to be pregnant, postpartum or nursing.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pregnant-women-describe-miscarrying-bleeding-ice-custody-advocates-say-rcna238849
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Dr. Lisa Corrigan
3 months ago
This is absurdly bad PR. These are the images that need amplified. If you're online, think strategically about which images need to go viral to tell the story of the horrors of this moment. RT and share the shit out of them.
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Kate Manne
3 months ago
When progressive politicians like Mamdani lead--and call up, not out, appealing to voters' best selves--they win
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This is How We Win
The role of pride and calling up—not calling out—in bigotry abolitionism.
https://katemanne.substack.com/p/this-is-how-we-win?r=4r9h7
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Chicago Sun-Times
3 months ago
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.
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@abigailspanberger.com
please read this. Your response the other day to the bigoted “reporter’s” question was terrible.
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@gavinnewsom.bsky.social
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social
this article is about you
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@schumer.senate.gov
after 10 years how to you still not know who trump is? You cannot negotiate with that. You look weak and naive. Perfect prey for a guy like trump.
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Hey
@nytimes.com
thanks for clarifying trump controls you. It’s been clear for awhile, but thanks for putting it in black and white.
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@schumer.senate.gov
I can’t imagine two worse people to be leading the supposed opposition. Trump is destroying the country and your tactic is to save republicans? Disgusting and shameful. You are helping. Ds own this budget by voting for it.
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