Even Mitt Romney is saying the quiet part out loud: it’s time for the wealthy to pay more in taxes. The backlash from the WSJ editorial board says less about “sacrifice” and more about defending a rigged system. Budgets are moral documents and tax policy is about priorities. #StopTheScam

Masked men with guns ≠ safety. 🚫 Transparency = basic public safety. ✅ @civilrightsorg.bsky.social We should be able to send our kids to school without worrying that they might run into armed, unidentified agents! Demand accountability now: bit.ly/3YlVcIO #MasksOffRightsOn

As a proud member of the @civilrightsorg.bsky.social V4P echoes this important call: the DOJ Civil Rights Division must uphold the Constitution and protect equal justice for all #CivilRights

States will face new SNAP and Medicaid costs under the one big beautiful bill; many are already constrained by years of tax cuts that favored the wealthy. This moment makes one thing clear: budgets are moral documents, and priorities must center on people, not political giveaways.

Trickle-down economics? More like trickle-NONE economics. #taxjustice #taxthewealthy

From D.C. to Memphis — and possibly New Orleans — the National Guard is being egregiously misused, deployed for political intimidation instead of the public safety and disaster response they’re meant for. More here: mkong.substack.com/p/make-ameri...

In the past 394 days, Corrupt Trump and his family have received over $1.8 billion in cash and gifts as he sells off access to the White House while working families face rising prices across the board. It doesn't get more out of touch than this.

Senate Dems and Republicans are floating competing healthcare proposals and side-by-side votes while Americans watch. Through all of this, the stakes are high: families need affordable coverage, and the political back-and-forth must not overshadow that. miacmccarthy.bsky.social for @politico.com

In Trump's pay-for-play White House, it's a good time to be a criminal who takes advantage of hardworking Americans. What ever happened to the party of law and order?

Today is the National Day of Mourning, a time to honor Indigenous ancestors and confront the violent history behind Thanksgiving. These harms persist through attacks on tribal sovereignty and ongoing injustice. Progress requires truth, accountability, and action.

Millions rely on ACA subsidies for stable, affordable care. Using health coverage as a political bargaining tool puts families at risk. The ACA is life-saving reform, not a pawn in some game. Health care access should strengthen democracy, not be chipped away by backroom deals.

This Trans Day of Remembrance, remembering those lost is a solemn responsibility: the rising attacks on trans communities remain a threat to our collective safety, dignity, and democracy. Honoring this day means advocating for policies that expand safety, dignity, and opportunity for trans people.

The end of the shutdown brings relief, but millions now face losing SNAP permanently. The administration’s cuts are weakening vital safety nets. Undermining programs that keep families fed is a direct threat to economic stability and a functioning democracy. [@marciabrown.bsky.social/ @politico.com]

There's a law on the books to make corporations pay taxes on the huge profits they report to shareholders. The Trump admin has quietly decided not to enforce it. This de facto corporate tax break will add hundreds of billions to the deficit. Why is no one talking about this?

When good policy meets public needs, communities can thrive.

The government shutdown has led to flight delays and cancellations for everyday Americans – but not for those rich enough to fly private. In fact, October was the best month for private aviation in nearly 20 years, with 245,000 private jet departures.

The Trump administration has made it clear: it wants to take food away from hungry families—it'll even go to court over it.

Coloradans just voted to raise taxes on the wealthy to feed every child and strengthen SNAP. Across the U.S., voters are backing fair taxes that fund care and dignity. Congress should take note: Americans want an economy that works for everyone. @taydolven.bsky.social for @coloradosun.com

Big night for Democrats! Abigail Spanberger’s victory reflects a clear message from voters: they want leaders who will lower costs, create opportunity, and stand up for reproductive rights.

Mississippi Democrats flipped 3 legislative seats & broke the GOP's Senate supermajority, @ashtonpittman.bsky.social writes: www.mississippifreepress.org/mississippi-...

Today, the choices are clear: fear or freedom, control or care. Democracy is not self-sustaining; it depends on people showing up, voting their values, and staying engaged long after the ballots are cast. It's time to shape a government that serves everyone, not just the wealthy and powerful few.

A Virginia judge just rejected Republicans’ bid to block a constitutional amendment that could allow the state to redraw its congressional map, keeping fair representation efforts alive. For now, Virginia voters, not politicians, still have a say in shaping their democracy.

As headlines focus on a Texas Tylenol lawsuit, a crisis is unfolding: 42 million people are about to lose food assistance in November. The USDA says it can’t pay SNAP benefits during the shutdown, leaving families to choose between rent, heat, and food. Americans deserve better. Tami Luhby/@cnn.com

Philanthropy Should Support Frontline Leadership in Times of Crisis nonprofitquarterly.org/philanthropy... @rhettayersbutler.bsky.social

With ACA open enrollment starting Nov 1, @americanprogress.bsky.social warns: expiring tax credits + restrictive rules = higher premiums & fewer options. Millions risk losing coverage — Congress MUST ACT to protect access to care. www.americanprogress.org/article/open...

SNAP is running out of money. Let’s be clear: that means 42 MILLION people, including 1.2 MILLION veterans, are about to lose their food assistance. Working people, seniors and kids across the country will go hungry because of the Trump shutdown.

Across the country this weekend, millions gathered under one message: No Kings. From D.C. to San Francisco, protesters called out Trump’s growing authoritarianism. Leaders serve the people, not rule over them. Democracy is strongest when we remember that truth. #NoKings

GOTV in NJ!

CA just took a stand for equity! @governor.ca.gov signed two V4P-backed bills: SB 59 (Transgender Privacy Act) & SB 635 (Street Vendor’s Protection Act)—protecting privacy + livelihoods as Trump targets vulnerable communities. #CAleg #Justice

Jobs are stagnating, prices are skyrocketing, and many states are already in recession—but our president and his investor-class cronies don’t care. While Donald Trump continues to line his own pockets, American workers are the ones paying the price. trib.al/y2wOqiY

Trump & Mike Johnson are turning this shutdown into a power grab. Programs vital to Americans’ health and well-being are on the chopping block while their priorities speed ahead. When public service is used as a bargaining chip, the American people pay the price. (Lisa Mascaro for @apnews.com)

"Who are the pawns on the chessboard...the American people." #GovShutdown #StoptheScam

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor the original stewards of this land. True climate justice centers Indigenous sovereignty and knowledge—not just today, but every day. We must do better to listen, learn, and act. #ClimateJustice

Trump's threats to “cut Democrat programs” turns public service into political warfare. Our democracy depends on leaders who govern for the benefit of all, not those who weaponize power to harm. #StopTheScam #ProtectPublicServices

#GovShutdown #Healthcare

Today is #LatinaEqualPayDay, the day that Latina pay *finally* catches up to what White, non-Hispanic men made last year alone. That’s injustice—plain and simple. America’s unions are fighting to end the wage gap for good, and a union contract is how we level the playing field.

Poll finds that the majority of people in the U.S. support #ACA subsidy extension: “According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 93% of ACA enrollees receive the tax credit to help reduce costs”. Read more: spectrumlocalnews.com/us/snplus/he...

@jenna-m-norton.bsky.social “Every awful thing that would happen in a shutdown...is already happening.” This isn’t about partisanship. It’s about stopping the erosion of our public services. It’s time to protect the programs that serve our communities and stand up to authoritarianism. #StopTheScam

Republicans are blaming Democrats for the government shutdown because of a “far-left wish list.” The wishlist? Making sure millions of people don't lose their healthcare. #StopTheScam [Oren Oppenheim, Kevin Shalvey, and Allison Pecorin for ABC News] abcnews.go.com/Politics/rea...

This is not a fight about tax credits. This is a fight over your ability to go to a pharmacy and afford your insulin. We have the chance to protect the health care of millions of Americans. We need to take it.

Let’s be clear about the real fight around the Republican government shutdown: Republicans are about to let health insurance costs skyrocket to hundreds of dollars more a month. Democrats don’t want that to happen. It’s that simple.

CA’s SB 635 would block ICE from accessing vendor data—a crucial safeguard as federal immigration overreach grows. #CAleg #ProtectImmigrants

Among the many panels at #ClimateWeekNYC (which V4P’s president @sandrafluke.bsky.social attended), this discussion on the Trump administration’s use of scientific misinformation stands out. #ClimateJustice #ClimateAction

Trump’s billionaire allies aren’t paying their fair share—they’re using our rigged tax code to bankroll media monopolies. Larry Ellison’s spree shows what’s at stake: democracy itself. Tax fairness = media freedom. bsky.app/profile/4tax...

The GOP wants you to believe Democrats are the obstructionists. Don’t buy it. While Republicans try to slash Medicare + nutrition aid to fund billionaire handouts, Democrats are fighting for everyday dignity. America agrees: no more handouts for billionaires. #StopTheScam #GovtShutdown

🌍 100+ House Dems urge Trump to drop his plan to kill vehicle emission limits. Rolling back standards risks jobs, U.S. competitiveness, and $1.3T in savings—plus our climate & health. @reuters.com #CleanVehicles #ClimateAction

Today is #ConstitutionDay, and we are reminded of the many ways that the Trump admin has weaponized government & ignored the law, attacking our rights and freedoms, all to seize power and evade accountability. We must continue the fight for a government by and for the people, not the powerful few.

Hispanic Heritage Month should be about joy & celebration. As ICE raids continue to spread fear, we must keep each other safe & honor the many contributions of Hispanic communities toward social, environmental, and economic justice.

🚨 @sanders.senate.gov & @reprashida.govpeeps.us want to tax CEOs earning 50x more than their workers—fighting greed and boosting fairness. #CEOtax #FairEconomy #TaxJustice

There are 1,135 billionaires in the U.S. with a collective worth of $5.7 trillion. That means just over 1,000 people have more wealth than the bottom 50% of Americans, 170 million people. We must tax the greedy billionaires to break up this dangerous concentration of wealth.