Most Americans agree we need to get money out of politics. If that takes a constitutional amendment, then that's what we have to do. And if that's going to take years, then it's all the more reason to begin pushing now.

This is big: elected Republicans in a deep-red state saying NO to Trump even after his personal plea. The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.

From street marches to court battles to the ballot box - we’ve challenged the power of this exceptionally unpopular president. The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.

Obviously this is ridiculous as a policy for employees but also as a customer my blanket preference from any people working in any store anywhere ever is “leave me the absolute fuck alone” Smiling?? Eye contact?? TALKING TO ME???? Absolutely not!!!!

Who says political protest has to be yelling & scary - standing up to fascist takeover w/ ridicule, creativity & humor WORKS! Just ask the Portland frogs!! Vashon Island’s version on First Friday Artwalk. Photos courtesy of Jim Diers. #indivisible #indivisiblevashon #backbonecampaign #freedomchoir

“There is clearly a stink to being associated with Donald Trump…”

I highly recommend the audiobook of The Great Gatsby narrated by Leslie Odom Jr. It’s available for free on the Books app on any Apple device.

A freedom-loving people will not stand for the corruption and the power grabs we’re witnessing daily in our country. That's why millions of Americans took to the streets a few days ago, and it's why elections like the Virginia governor race will show the path to a better future a few days from now.

Man’s Heart Stops As Speaker Asks Audience To Turn To Person Next To Them https://theonion.com/man-s-heart-stops-as-speaker-asks-audience-to-turn-to-p-1819577130/

Awesome local news coverage of Pete Buttigieg and Virginia Democrats getting out the vote in Fredericksburg yesterday 🤩📺 Look how many volunteers showed up on a Tuesday afternoon. 👀 Listen to that crowd:

#Plans #Blumhouse That thing you agreed to do 4 months ago is today! 😱 "Plans: An introverts worst nightmare" - Coming Soon To A Theater Near You

Joined the frog brigade at #nokings Seattle to spread the word that it's time to show T-Mobile that working with Trump and enriching Musk has consequences. #teslatakedown #BoycottTmobile

Yup, even the introverts are showing up in force.

Just got home from a HUGE local protest.

I heard somewhere that the feds were specifically setting up Bluesky accounts to monitor #NoKings activity. So even though I rarely post, let’s be clear where I stand.

This kid knows the deal

Excellent turnout for #NoKings in Saco, Maine. Lots of great signs but I love this one for the sake of all the wonderful introverts in my life.

Aliso Viejo #NoKings

County legislature candidate @elainemichele.bsky.social is here!

No Kings

As are the introverts!

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Ready!

Yep

The President is getting involved after in-person pleading by the VP still couldn’t get these Indiana legislators to execute Trump’s gerrymandering plan. They’ve held off because they know it’s wrong - and because our pressure is working. So let’s keep it up!

Emerging from the darkness of this era will require us to acknowledge that the previous status quo, including many institutions that may have served us well in another era, have been failing for my entire lifetime.

I remember when I first heard @petebuttigieg.bsky.social It was a Town Hall on CNN in Austin, and I was on my feet cheering so loud the college boys upstairs banged on the floor. I just listened to this interview and had that same feeling - a beacon in this storm. If you want to feel inspired…

Pete Buttigieg is consistently fantastic. One of, if not the most, brilliant star in Democratic politics. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/o...

5 THINGS THAT MAKE INTROVERTS HAPPY 😊👇

Pete Buttigieg @ Harvard Kennedy School youtu.be/xcw-MlGQXKg?... @YouTube

When people are determined on a mode of conduct which they know to be wrong, they feel injured by the expectation of any thing better from them. #JaneAusten #SenseandSensibility

Praying that the latest developments in the Middle East will lead to the real results we all hope to see: an end to the suffering and destruction, the return of all remaining hostages, and meaningful beginnings toward a lasting peace.

In a few days, you may be notified that your health insurance premiums will double, because of Republican cuts to health care. Democrats are fighting to change that before it's too late.

The men all so good for nothing, and hardly any women at all - it is very tiresome. #JaneAusten #NorthangerAbbey

Buttigieg: You’ve got a president and a Republican Congress who would rather see the entire government shut down than allow Americans to afford their healthcare.

Republicans control every branch in Washington. Now, Trump is openly giddy about using the shutdown to slash and burn federal resources that working Americans count on. His shutdown, and firings, will hurt people in every part of this country.

There was some drama and controversy leading up to the release of this interview. I'm glad it was resolved, because this interview with Pete Buttigieg is really good. There's lots of nuance in this discussion, which is refreshing. Highly recommend it: youtu.be/DlL376A1hMo?...

Doom scrolling serves no one so, Honouring #TruthandReconciliation with humility & Quebec 💙 Thanking every single 🇨🇦ian dedicated 2 #BuyCanadian 📢 Sending strength & hugs 2 #TeamPete 🇺🇸n gems, @introverts4pete.bsky.social @lee4pete.bsky.social @polreader.bsky.social @doslosgatos.bsky.social

#PeteButtigieg "Out former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has encouraged Democrat and progressive politicians to reclaim the language of patriotism and reinvent themselves as champions of working people rather than just pledging to undo the damage of the current president."

“They’re all saying ’Dog! Dog! Beware of dog!” *big floofy yawn*

There is a difference between righteous anger, directed at injustice, and hateful anger, directed at those who are different. Authoritarian regimes deliberately conflate the two to silence criticism and create false equivalence. It's important we don't let those in power succeed in this endeavor.

Pete Buttigieg addressing leaders in London: "We need to avoid being committed to retrieving some prior status quo. Our job is not to pick up the shards of what was and tape them back together. We have an opportunity to develop something new." @petebuttigieg.bsky.social @americanprogressaction.org

I know everything in the world is terrible right now, but I'm one week in to fostering this lovely little rescue puppy. It's taken him a few days to get used to people, but he's starting to come out of his shell. He's still not entirely sure what to make of us, but he's a curious little guy.

Here's the video of Pete Buttigieg's segment at the summit in London today! youtu.be/ALqOEk7L1LA?fe… I'm shocked that this is 31 minutes long. I watched the livestream, and it felt like it flew by so fast. So I assumed they gave him less time. But I guess he's just a pleasure to listen to!