“...the subpoenas’ dominant (if not sole) purpose is to harass and pressure Powell either to yield to the president or to resign and make way for a Fed Chair who will...the government has offered no evidence whatsoever that Powell committed any crime other than displeasing the president.”

Under IEEPA tariffs, small business owners like Orleatha Smith, @jillosur.bsky.social, Shakia Williams, and Lynne Fletcher O’Brien saw their bottom lines shredded and their business planning sent into chaos. It’s time they get their money back through a fair and transparent process.

"It's taken a physical toll, it's taken an emotional toll, it's been a huge drain on resources. It feels like we're being crippled. Our government is working against U.S. businesses." - Cassie Abel of Wild Rye, an outdoor clothing company in Idaho @reason.com

Small business owners: Has Trump's immigration crackdown impacted your business? If so, the New York Times wants to know. Share your story here 👇

@shaneball.bsky.social and @kclausing.bsky.social argue that Trump's replacement tariffs are even more likely to promote the pay to play system that disadvantages small businesses like ours. It's time for Congress to take its Constitutional authority back.

Anthropic refused to cave to Pentagon bullying. OpenAI backed it up. For businesses big and small, there’s more power in standing together — even with your competitors.

Four actions anyone can take to preserve democracy from @audreyroofeh.bsky.social: 💬 Talk to the people you disagree with in your life 🗳️ Defend free and fair elections this November 📱 Record ICE/CBP activity 🏘️ Know and protect your neighbors. @principlesfirst.bsky.social

This is happening TODAY! We hope you can make it.

ICYMI: When the Court heard the President's tariff arguments, Ben Raderstorf spoke with Protect Democracy’s Ori Lev and Audrey Roofeh of @integrity-mttrs.bsky.social to break down the law and the real world impacts of the tariffs. Watch the discussion here: https://protdem.org/3ZQ862z

Wondering what happens now that the Supreme Court has ruled against tariffs? On 2/26 @12pm ET, bring your questions to International trade law expert Amadi Anene. We hope to see you there! ➡️ Register today: tinyurl.com/5n8yctvh

As we know from Minnesota and beyond, it's bad for business (not to mention our Constitutional rights) when masked, unaccountable federal agents rampage around town and abduct our immigrant neighbors. This is a massive win for Merrimack and surrounding communities.

Our Executive Director, @audreyroofeh.bsky.social, joined Love Rutledge of the FedUpward podcast to chat about how a new federal rule change may increase businesses’ compliance burdens by requiring businesses to register as lobbyists simply for routine communications with federal employees.

Last week, the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs. For Lisa Mullan of Uwila Warrior, tariffs led to curtailed hiring, interrupted production, unnecessary expenses, and unsustainable margins. Small business owners will need a remedy. They'll also need clear, stable policy.

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⚖️ Big win for small businesses & the rule of law! The Supreme Court ruled today that Trump’s tariffs are UNCONSTITUTIONAL. It’s great to see our system of checks & balances function as intended. Integrity Matters Executive Director @audreyroofeh.bsky.social was present when the decision came down.

@scottlincicome.bsky.social and Nathan Miller of @cato.org examined seven recent studies investigating who pays for Trump's tariffs. All seven find what we'd expect. We're paying.

"Criminals and government officials are barely hiding their schemes, and their brazenness is meant to make us feel helpless, to think that nothing can be done. That is false. We already have the legal tools to fight corruption. We just need to use them." - @brendanballou.bsky.social

South Carolina small businesses are reeling from immigration raids. When ICE secured office space at the heart of a thriving commercial district in Columbia, Frank Knapp of @scsbcc.bsky.social told reporters that an increased ICE presence will only make it more difficult to do business.

THIS WEEK: Join us on Thurs., 2/19 @12pm ET for a virtual small business owner get-together to discuss how we can combat the threats to democracy and fair competition that hurt you and your business! ➡️ RSVP: tinyurl.com/ydt2vxnn

“We want ICE to respect our small businesses and our law-abiding citizens,” [Frank] Knapp [chair of the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce] said. “The public enforcement that creates chaos and hurts small businesses is not only unacceptable, but it’s not necessary."

Minneapolis businesses lost thousands of dollars per day during the ICE surge. The city estimates it's lost $10 million to $20 million in revenue each week. Recovery will take months. Small businesses operate on tight margins. We can't afford abusive immigration enforcement.

"As fiscal officers, we cannot ignore the economic damage that will flow directly from that fear. When people do not feel safe to work, to operate businesses, or to participate in daily economic life, our economies suffer."

If your business routinely communicates with federal officials on contracts, grants, regulatory issues, enforcement, or trade policy, you may need to register as a lobbyist as a result of this rule change. These new compliance costs will put small businesses at a disadvantage.

If you're a small business owner, you have a unique role to play in defending democracy. Our own Audrey Roofeh and @annalovesvoting.bsky.social of @protectdemocracy.org highlight how below 👇

Today, small business owners around the country are standing in solidarity with the Twin Cities. Small business owners are choosing how to participate based on their individual needs. Some businesses will close for the day. Others will be staying open and donating profits or hosting community events

🎶 Meet @aliciakopp.bsky.social, co-owner of @akoppmusic.com, a studio based in Golden Valley, Minnesota that offers lessons in piano, flute, clarinet, and more! She’s the child of a migrant and fed up with attacks on immigrant families. Thank you Alicia for sharing your story!

Twin Cities small business owners, we’re in awe of your courage and your commitment to standing up for your community. Your leadership sets an example for all of us.

As clergy pray, arrests begin

☕ NEXT WEEK: Small business owners are invited to join Integrity Matters and Jules Torti of @protectdemocracy.org on 1/30 @ 1PM ET for a conversation on how routine federal agency outreach could soon be treated as lobbying and what small businesses can do to prepare RSVP Here: tinyurl.com/bdfk2b6x

This event is happening TODAY! We look forward to seeing you there.

Our Executive Director @audreyroofeh.bsky.social writes in the @nytimes.com about the risks of investigating Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. 📰 Read Audrey's letter here: tinyurl.com/5cxz8jzv

NEXT WEEK: On Tues. 1/20 @12PM ET, we're hosting a webinar with @principlesfirst.bsky.social, @horizonsprjt.bsky.social, and the Center for Political Accountability on the risks that crony capitalism poses to our democracy. Register to join us here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

📸 WATCH: Our Executive Director @audreyroofeh.bsky.social breaks down why the Justice Department’s investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is a disaster for the American economy and our democracy.

Yoooooo - political interference in setting interest rates is as good microwaving fish. It can GTFO. DOJ is investigating Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve, on a pretext to get him to cave to political pressure. www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...

This is a break-glass moment.

The federal government is dismantling the rules of free enterprise. @vanessawilliamson.bsky.social has got the receipts. www.brookings.edu/articles/how...

Pay to play? It shouldn't be like this. I can't believe I have to say that. Join our grassroots effort. We're small business owners and others using our clout to fight for the rules of free enterprise. Start by telling us you're in: www.ms4d.org/about

Think of this as us getting a head count for democracy. Your voice is so important to gain collective strength to protect the rules that protect free enterprise. Join us here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/si...

Small Business Owner Meet & Greets ☕ Join fellow SBOs every Friday at 1pm ET for a one-hour session: - half community + networking; - half learning how our businesses connect to democracy and change. 👉 Sign up to join this Friday - www.ms4d.org/events

OK bluesky universe: Peekaboo! where are my US-based small business owners? I've got something for you, but don't know where you are. (or maybe it's hide and seek. whatever. HMU)

Hey Small Business Owners: Who's a business owner you admire - someone in the public eye, who's had success, someone with integrity? We need advisors for Integrity Matters, the leaders who stand up for the rules of free enterprise. Big businesses are AWFULLY QUIET. So - who do you admire?

SCOTUS will give 47 a wide berth so he can keep his tariffs/personal agenda, rather than setting up a separations of powers showdown. So what's a small business owner stuck with tariff chaos to do? Organize. The tariff power belongs to Congress, and Congress can take it back. Join us.

Seeking to claw back money that has already been appropriated by running out the clock for Congress to reject its request before the funding expires. Nope. Not even a little bit legal. $$$ been appropriated. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/u...

Removing Lisa D. Cook from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve is a violation of the independence of the Fed - and of the rule of law. If you don't want to hear us call out EVERY LAST VIOLATION, this is not the account to follow.

Hey, we're new here: a thread on small businesses and pushing back against illegal actions of the Trump Administration. Small businesses are being trampled by illegal actions of the executive branch. I'm a small business owner, and had an executive order destroy the market for my work. (1/6)