"161 years ago today, Black people in Texas finally learned they were free, more than two years after slavery had been abolished. Juneteenth remains a powerful reminder that freedom delayed is freedom denied.

This Pride Month means recognizing what is at stake for all of us when we do not stand up to protect those most vulnerable in our communities. As Marsha P Johnson reminds us, there is "No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us. #Pride2026

BREAKING: Senate Republicans have just begun a marathon vote-a-rama in the Senate. Why? Not to lower health care or housing costs. Instead, they are fighting tooth & nail to give ICE another $70 billion blank check with ZERO reforms. A disgrace.

With Americans struggling to afford health care, utilities, child care, and more, the Trump administration is all-in on mass deportations and warehousing immigrants—and Republicans in Congress are about to bankroll it.

The CEO to worker pay gap is a great example of why the American tax system needs a refresh. Taxing the wealthy means making sure everyone pays their fair share, giving opportunities for everyday people to thrive and not just survive. @moreperfectunion.bsky.social

Jewish American Heritage Month is an opportunity to honor the achievements and traditions of Jewish communities and reflect on the importance of confronting antisemitism, religious discrimination, and hatred in all forms. guides.loc.gov/jewish-ameri...

As AAPI Heritage Month comes to a close, we honor and celebrate the cultures, histories of resilience, and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

6 years ago, on May 25, George Floyd was murdered by the police. Everyday since, communitiy members across the world have honored George Floyd's life and legacy, recognizing that police violence anywhere impacts the safety and well being of people everywhere.

Wednesday’s hearing made clear that @splcenter.org is just the beginning. The Trump administration and its Congressional allies have built a playbook for targeting any organization they disagree with. No organization is safe from this abuse of power. #DissentIsNotACrime @civilrightsorg.bsky.social

The indictment of @splcenter.org is a direct attack on free speech and a free and fair democracy. The Trump administration is using the full weight of the federal government to punish organizations for their willingness to fight for our rights.

Yesterday's SCOTUS decision threatens the foundation of our democracy, making the path easier to silence voters and weaken fair representation. But this isn't where the story ends. It's time to take action. Voter participation is how we resist, and now is the time to let our voices be heard.

As Arab American Heritage Month comes to a close, V4P stands with Arab American communities amid grief, and ongoing injustice. Celebrating means uplifting Arab American leadership and reminding ourselves that solidarity brings us all closer to the futures we aim for. (via @aaiusa.bsky.social)

As V4P President Sandra Fluke shares: This moment reflects a growing recognition that affordability is not just about lowering prices — it’s about ensuring people are paid enough to live on, so we can build an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top. It's time for a living wage!

Today, with Rep. Ramirez, Rep. Garcia, Rep. Simon, and One Fair Wage, I led my first bill to raise the minimum wage to $25 an hour. No one can afford to live on less. I fought for $15 in NJ—now we take this fight national for $25 an hour to create an economy for all!

While companies are reporting record-high earnings, working people are struggling to survive. Minimum wage is not a living wage.

Civil rights are under attack and so are the people who defend them. Groups that fight hate and discrimination help ensure we can live, work, vote, and be ourselves safely. Rewriting history and weakening these protections puts everyday freedoms at risk. But intimidation won’t work.

Yesterday, we celebrated the 56th Earth Day, reminding us what collective action can achieve. Earth day is a call to keep pushing for solutions that lower costs, expand clean energy, and protect public health in the legacy of landmark legislation like the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. 🌍

Congress already handed nearly $170B to ICE and Border Patrol, fueling abuses instead of lowering costs or expanding health care. Now Republicans want even more. Families need relief, not policies that harm communities and ignore what Americans actually want.

Momentum is growing to tax the wealthiest among us, with more than 7 in 10 Americans agreeing the wealthiest should pay more in taxes. Instead of pretending the average American made it out ahead on tax day, our leaders should focus on fixing a system that lets the richest avoid paying their share.

When advocates discuss a wealth tax they aren't talking about income alone. Using the middle class as a scapegoat is a tactic used often to distract from the point: The wealthiest among us continue to increase their wealth at staggering rates while working people continue to pay the price.

50 members of Congress have cosponsored this bill (ten in the Senate and 40 in the House), making this the largest coalition supporting the wealth tax to date. Americans have spoken. It's time for a wealth tax.

V4P stands in solidarity with Dolores Huerta, Ana Murguía, Debra Rojas, and the women and children whose labor and leadership shaped the farmworker movement — often without recognition, and at times while enduring harm. Their stories matter. We choose to center truth and those impacted.

Families need relief from rising energy costs. The #EnergyBillsReliefAct would help by restoring clean energy incentives, speeding up grid connections, and expanding relief for households. More affordable energy, faster. Thanks to the leaders in Congress pushing this forward!

The SAVE Act is not about stopping voter fraud. It was designed to serve the fraud in the White House. Trump knows his policies aren’t popular so he is desperate to stop Americans from having their voices heard. It’s the “Save Trump’s Ass Act.” I will vote no.

The SAVE Act is voter suppression—not security. It would purge millions, especially married women with name changes, low-income voters without passports, and more. Tell Your Senators: Vote NO to protect our democracy!

It's already ILLEGAL for non-citizens to vote. This voter suppression bill—the "Save America Act"—solves a non-existent problem while disenfranchising millions of actual citizens. It's a lie from start to finish. #SaveActIsPayToVote social.demcast.com/s/3YGI2Tch

This is flying under the radar about the SAVE America Act: It would require states to upload voter data to DHS's SAVE database which is notoriously full of errors and illegally pools voters' data. That puts both privacy and voting rights at risk.

In this moment, waves of legislative attacks are undermining the foundations of our democracy and the sustainable future communities are fighting to build. This Women's History Month, we stay grounded in honoring the women who choose action to forge safer, more sustainable futures.

Democrats are standing firm: no blank check for ICE abuses. The GOP is trying to use Trump’s strikes on Iran as leverage but Democrats are still demanding accountability. Sneaking in policies that undermine safety, autonomy, and dignity are not the way to do it. www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

For all those who didn't watch tonight, allow me to summarize: The liar lied again.

Top (worst) moments from the longest SOTU speech on record: 🚩Racist conspiracy theories 🚩Ignoring families struggling to make ends meet 🚩Pretending Epstein survivors weren't in the room 🚩Demonizing trans kids 🚩Openly talking about making it harder to vote

Did you know that 15 of the 43 drugs on TrumpRx can be found cheaper elsewhere? He won’t say that because saving you money doesn’t matter if his name isn’t on it. #SOTU Cc: @energycommerce.bsky.social

On @velshimsnow.bsky.social, @mawaldman.bsky.social explains that the SAVE Act is "very, very carefully crafted to exclude certain groups." That includes voters of color, younger voters, married women who have changed their names, and more.

Tariffs are now near their highest levels in a century under the Trump administration. Even after the Supreme Court struck down the policy, newly proposed tariffs push prices back up at a time when families are still battling to cover everyday costs. thehill.com/homenews/sen...

Ahead of the State of the Union, progressive groups led by @taxgreed.bsky.social argue that tackling high costs starts by taxing extreme wealth — because any real shift in power “must begin with taxing extreme wealth.” @politico.com

Attorneys general are urging the U.S. Senate to reject the SAVE America Act, calling it an unconstitutional power grab blocking millions from voting. They warn it undermines state authority and access to the ballot. The time to stand up against authoritarianism is now: Stop The Save Act!

“Our flag is red, white and blue, but our nation is a rainbow…” Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at 84, reminded us that America is a quilt: many colors, many communities, held together by a common thread. In a time of division, his vision calls us back to what is right.

V4P supports transparency and accountability wherever harm has occurred. Protecting children and young people should always come first — regardless of party or position.

We agree with @earthjustice.org: abandoning climate protections isn’t just reckless — it puts our health, safety, and economic security at risk. Democrats must stand united against efforts to roll back safeguards that protect our communities.

The SAVE Act (and SAVE 2.0) would make it harder for millions of eligible Americans to cast their ballots — all under the false claim that it stops non-citizens from registering (which is already illegal). Eliza Sweren-Becker & Owen Bacskai for @brennancenter.org

Tell Congress to once again reject the SAVE Act: bit.ly/4tmVIor

This Texas "upset" isn’t just about one seat. Voters in a deep-red, Trump-won district rejected MAGA politics despite GOP money and endorsements. This is how harmful policies get reversed to protect workers, healthcare and schools — one election at a time. Momentum like this is how midterms flip.

Black History Month reminds us: resilience fuels progress. Democracy survives only when rights and civil liberties are protected for all. As authoritarianism rises, we must stand together to defend our democracy. #BlackHistoryMonth2026

V4P’s President @sandrafluke.bsky.social writes: When tax cuts for the wealthy turn into health care cuts for everyone else, families pay the price. Letting ACA credits expire to fund billionaire giveaways is a choice—and it’s the wrong one. @taxgreed.bsky.social

Arresting journalists for doing their job is what authoritarian governments do—not democracies. This is a chilling attack on press freedom, full stop. @donlemonofficial.bsky.social

A govt shutdown won’t slow ICE enforcement; agents will keep operating even if DHS funding lapses, backed by billions already appropriated. Meanwhile, America mourns the loss of life at the hands of federal officers. Shutdown or not, the public deserves dignity, safety, transparency, and respect.

After the second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats say they won’t fund DHS without new guardrails on ICE and CBP. That stand could trigger a partial shutdown, but this is a rare opportunity to demand accountability.

ACA enrollment deadlines are closing just as expanded subsidies expire, which will double premiums for many. From retirees to gig workers to parents, families face impossible choices while Congress remains deadlocked. Amid this all, one thing is clear: America needs expanded healthcare, not less.

Trump’s EPA wants to pretend climate pollution isn’t bad for human health actually. By targeting the EPA’s “endangerment finding,” Lee Zeldin could unravel the legal foundation of U.S. climate rules — because nothing says leadership like ignoring science and lungs. 🫠 @grist.org

Extending ACA subsidies should be a non-negotiable. People deserve healthcare that is both affordable and accessible, regardless of their tax bracket. Republicans' history of blocking progress is a choice to protect private interests, and the American people are taking note.