If you pay for health insurance, you should be able to use it. Insurance companies' prior authorization practices only cheat Minnesotans out of using benefits they pay for - and care their doctor prescribed.

NEW: Donald Trump has taken steps to dismantle our democracy at such a dizzying pace that it's easy to lose track of them. Over time, outrageous and dangerous actions are forgotten and normalized. So @citizensforethics.org is now keeping a timeline of many of the most significant of these steps.

If alcohol, tobacco and drugs aren’t allowed within 1,000 feet of schools—tear gas shouldn’t be either. We send our kids to school to learn, not receive front row seats to Trump’s extreme enforcement tactics. I’m demanding Trump’s Education Secretary Linda McMahon do something to stop this.

Trump pardoning the guy who helped boost his family's crypto scheme is par for the course, but we can’t look away. He’s abusing his power again and again to enrich himself and his family. The most corrupt president in history — and it’s not even close.

Confirmation that they are now the Gestapo.

Stephen Miller declares that all ICE officers have "federal immunity, and anybody who lays a hand on you, or tries to stop you or obstruct you is committing a felony. No city/state official can prevent you from fulfilling your duties. If officials cross that line, they will face justice."

Donald Trump is building a $300 million luxury ballroom and sending $40 BILLION to Argentina. But when the cost of groceries, health care, utilities — just about everything — is skyrocketing, America's seniors only get another $56 a month. That's not enough in Trump's economy.

This will be catastrophic for millions of Americans and the House Republicans who have taken over a month of paid vacation funded by your taxpayer dollars, know it. 1/2

Both parties in Indiana are opposed to redistricting. We will not allow Washington DC to bully our state.

Secretary Bessent already spent $20 billion bailing out Argentina — now he wants Wall Street to kick in $20 billion more, possibly guaranteed by taxpayers. The big banks need to reject this deal. Taxpayers shouldn’t foot the bill for Trump’s political favors.

We need to do everything we can to protect our democracy. Join other Western state parties to phonebank for California’s Prop 50 and turn out voters! Every call helps defend our rights, our future, and our democracy. Sign up now: www.mobilize.us/cadems/event...

Occupation kills. Liberating occupied cities and villages isn’t just about regaining territories: it’s about the safety and wellbeing of Ukrainians living under forced russian occupation🧵

Welcome all new followers! And special thanks to @wkyc.bsky.social for hosting Grandparents for Vaccines Founder and President Arthur Lavin yesterday. Dr. Patrick Crago shares what it was like to be a 5 year old child with polio - before a vaccine was available. www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3-H...

The League just published a provocative headline. WHEN WOMEN LEAD, PEACE FOLLOWS. We couldn’t agree more. Evidence is in. Gender equity & representation is directly connected to international well-being. Work with us. We can help. www.lwv.org/blog/when-wo... @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvva.bsky.social

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JUST IN: New York State Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty to one charge of bank fraud and one charge of making false statements to a financial institution, during an initial appearance in federal court in Norfolk, VA.

You can try to hide it, but when you literally demolish part of one of the most iconic and beloved structures on the planet, it's gonna be noticed. @nationalzero.com nationalzero.com/2025/10/23/m...

dear US friends, when a sitting president (re)builds the seat of government, it almost always means the president has no intention of leaving at the end of term. your African friends with decades of experience

Wells Fargo scammed millions of people by opening fake accounts. The Trump Administration just reduced a former Wells Fargo exec's $10 million fine to $0. Trump is making life more affordable for Wall Street executives — and more expensive for everyone else.

Americans should be concerned that this abuse of power and lawlessness could come to their city or town next. Federal agents have detained children, including American citizens, deployed tear gas near elementary schools, and zip-tied children snatched from their beds at night.

If you are traveling from Canada, the U.S. is no longer safe. There are currently 150 Canadians in ICE custody

First Amendment rights don’t stop at the gates of the Broadview ICE Facility. Local religious leaders, like Sister JoAnn Persch, are trying to peacefully provide religious services to detainees, but are being denied for political reasons. This is shameful. www.wbez.org/immigration/...

Building the power to #DefendHigherEd; local #union & chapter activists came away from our nat'l @afthighered.bsky.social & @aaup.org #2025SummerInstitute equipped to meet the moment: aftct.org/2025/09/23/l... #OrganizeFightWin @aft.org @aftacademics.bsky.social ‬ @higheredlabor.bsky.social

NEW: We're urging an appeals court to re-consider a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's attempt to deploy National Guard troops in Portland, Oregon. The military should not be policing civilians.

Sure looks like the precipitating kidnapping in Lakeview involved an ICE trespass

He’s 58 years old. No one was getting measles when we were kids.

Hakeem Jeffries Gives Mamdani Last-Minute Endorsement for N.Y.C. Mayor www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/n...

Google ended its Women Techmakers career resource program and erased their work. The decision communicated in a terse email. "The message it sends to women in tech, and women in general, is that we cannot count on unwavering support from big corporations." www.cnn.com/2025/10/23/t...

I’m deeply grateful to have the endorsement of the New England Joint Board of UNITE HERE. Their members represent the beating heart of our economy—the workers who keep our communities running every single day.

CALIFORNIA: Talk to your neighbors about passing Prop 50 to unrig the midterm maps. Trump is trying to grab permanent control of the House, and California has a key role to play in leveling the playing field. Our tool makes it very easy to talk to your neighbors: neighbor2neighbor.io/campaign/fb6...

BREAKING: James files motion to get lead prosecutor disqualified

The legislators write in the letter, “This new CBA deal is an opportunity to set the record straight that women are valuable workers who deserve to be paid accordingly and treated fairly.”

Raising taxes on the wealthy won’t drive millionaires out of New York—it will help keep the city livable for everyone. Our Chair, and proud New Yorker, Morris Pearl explains why he’s willing to pay more in taxes so everyone can afford to live and enjoy all that New York City has to offer.

Just letting you know when people get desperate they do desperate things your creating crime.

Making Argentina and the felons bank account great again while he destroys our country. As the cowardly spineless Republicans just hand over their power to him. They don’t work for him they work for us, the tax payers, and they need to be reminded of that daily.

Sorry, everyone, but Donald Trump just fucked America over. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Trump has already decided to take these benefits away from people in his Big Beautiful Bill. He's just using the current Trump shutdown to con you into believing it's the Democrats fault. Pay attention! Trump and the Republicans don't give a damn about you.

"The vast majority are children, working people, older Americans, veterans and people with disabilities," Joel Berg, CEO of Hunger Free America, says of food stamp recipients." www.npr.org/2025/10/24/n... @npr.org

That does sound bleak. My wife and I decided this year to pool the money we would otherwise spend on Christmas gifts for everyone (except for a few littles) and donate it to a couple of food banks in our state. Please know that there are people trying to help. BTW-Beautiful name you have.

But Trump gets a ballroom and Argentina gets a $40 billion bailout

Maybe this will inspire a few. I’m still standing and resisting to my last breath because history shows what will happen if we don’t: I saw this beginning in 2015. Bernie Sanders believes it’s due to the CitU vs FEC decision and he’s not wrong.

The russian army struck a kindergarten in Kharkiv. One person was killed and 7 others were injured. As of now, all children have been evacuated from the kindergarten. Help protect Ukrainians from russian terror. u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...

All Trump's Billionaires who want lucrative government contracts are pouring money into it. www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/tru...

So in western Alaska, thousands of people are homeless due to flooding rains, one person is dead & two people are missing. But yet, the regime hasn't said a word, no thoughts or prayers, nothing. Once again, they could care less about Americans, it's about enriching themselves through GREED.

🚫👑 proud to stand united and be in community with so many of our neighbors speaking up for our democracy. #nokings

What a day for an enormous NYC march for the country we love. This is truly what democracy looks like — and there are #NoKings in the USA! @indivisible.org @riseandresist.bsky.social @50501movement.bsky.social @50501newyork.bsky.social

Women have a right to know if their current partner has been convicted of violence against women before. It will help make women safer from male violence. Join nearly 100,000 Australians in signing the petition demanding Clare’s Law become a reality: www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...