Turns out all those No Kings protestors are real…and they vote…and no one had to pay them to do either. No Kings is a movement. We hope you’ll join it by finding your local chapter of Indivisible - or another sponsoring organization - and take action. groups.indivisible.org

Grateful to everyone who joined our Hill visits this week advocating for stronger support of biomedical research. Your efforts to champion increased NIH funding help drive discovery and improve lives. #SITContheHill @immunegirl.bsky.social @cgtgaithersburg.bsky.social @doctweettweet.bsky.social 🧪

The Week in Focus is a video recap of our top stories: 1. In a high-stakes judicial retention vote, Pennsylvania voters made their voices heard. 2. Pennie Marketplace premiums are soaring with two Central PA counties seeing premiums skyrocket by more than 400%.

There is an ongoing protest happening in D.C. On Wednesday, thousands of protestors marched the National Mall representing millions across this country (and frankly, around the world) And there’s little to no mention of it in the mainstream. It’s time to show up in numbers they can’t ignore.

T-Mobile is siding with Trump & Elon Musk. We’re siding with the people. Join the #BoycottTMobile movement now!

Locally, we fielded four highly-qualified, passionate, and pro-public education candidates. Sadly, our red district chose candidates - some who openly oppose public schools- and all who put their personal politics and religion over strong schools for our kids. We will press on.

POLLS ARE OPEN IN PENNSYLVANIA. 7am-8pm Check out great slates of School Board Candidates working for strong public schools endorsed by public education associations and Democratic Committees in your area. And VOTE YES to RETAIN our judges.

Free and fair elections are good for business. Having a stable rule of law is important to the economy. Not having people afraid to go to work because they might be beaten up or disappeared is essential to a productive workforce. Democracy is essential for a strong economy.

Hospitals, continuing care and assisted living communities, and physician offices comprise three of the top 10 industry employers in Lancaster County (as of Q1 2025). See what Lancaster Physicians have to say in their fall 2025 issue. issuu.com/nhgi/docs/la...

Do you use Spotify Premium? Cancel your subscription until Spotify stops running ICE ads. There are other streaming options that don’t profit from exploiting artists while recruiting for ICE: indivisible.org/cancel-spoti... #CancelSpotify

The American people started this month off with higher insurance rates and canceled SNAP benefits for millions. Meanwhile, Republicans are still getting checks for doing nothing! Are we great yet⁉️

Calling yourself a doctor is NOT the same as being a true licensed medical professional who has completed all the required training and practice to be qualified to care for our collective health. And we should NOT let them be confirmed for positions setting our country’s health policy.

Maybe it was way more than seven million? "8% of Americans say they participated in a No Kings protest on October 18." p.s. Older people are really showing up.

PENNSYLVANIA VOTERS- We need to protect our PA Supreme Court. ACTION: Text 5 Pennsylvania voters (preferably ones who might not turn out otherwise): Ask them to VOTE YES to retain highly-qualifed, highly recommended Supreme Court Justices Donohue, Dougherty, and Wecht on Tuesday November 4.

Our new health insurance premium feels more like a shakedown‼️ Thank you, @politicsgirl.bsky.social , for sharing your story. You’re right—there are millions like you. Our new premium is over $3K/month for a family of three. Could we scrape it together? Maybe. Should we have to? No. 1/2

Hopefully their courage to step up and speak out against the administration’s unconstitutional acts will set off a chain reaction. We need these guys to be the rule, not the exception.

So far, Senate Democrats have remained strong and (nearly) unified in opposition to the GOP’s healthcare-crushing budget deal. We must keep reminding Dems we’re behind them as they fight for affordable care. Urge your Democratic senators to continue standing strong in the Trump Shutdown showdown. 👇

We don’t know each other personally, but I just KNOW these are the ones who actually earned all those ‘Best Grandparent Ever’ magnets, coffee cups, and birthday cards. Thank you to Grandparents for Vaccines.

It's not about what this country can or can’t afford. It’s about priorities. [Cartoon by Jesse Duquette]

VOTING IS YOUR RIGHT ☑️

If Republicans get their way, 15 million Americans will no longer be able to afford health insurance — leading to an estimated 50,000 preventable deaths per year. #Healthcare #ACA

Some numbers you should know: In 2010, the cost of health insurance coverage for a family was about $10,000. In 2025, it is now $27,000. A 170% increase. This likely doesn’t factor the shift to higher deductible (higher out of pocket) plans- it’s just the cost of coverage.

Again for the people in the basket… IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE LIKE THIS!!! Corporate donors have collectively donated $300 million to build an ugly wart on the White House meanwhile 22 million hard-working Americans are set to receive an average increase of 75% in healthcare insurance premiums.

STOP THE #RepublicanHealthcareHeist Visit, call, or @ your Republican Representatives and Senators to remind them that they were elected to work for the American people- not corporate oligarchs. time.com/7327735/gove...

Know which unconstitutional occupying force you’re up against with this handy dandy cheat sheet from NYT. And…if you’re in an area where you need this cheat sheet, make sure you visit and bookmark the ACLU know your rights pages www.aclu.org/kyr

“Without due process, it’s just kidnapping” ICE OUT OF LANCASTER! www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/l...

VOTE YES TO RETAIN DONOHUE • DOUGHERTY • WECHT Keep PA’s Supreme Court fair and independent. Early voting has begun. Let's show up early and make it count. Return your ballot by 8 pm Nov. 4! Click below to find polling place/ballot drop off locations. #Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/0gElF1xA

A 114% INCREASE IN HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS? This is health care for the most vulnerable and hardworking Americans- previously spread among all the entities who benefit from the US Economy (including corp elite)- now born by the individual, meanwhile billionaires hoard more 💰 for themselves.

We’re really looking forward to today’s edition of our weekly chat with @leahgreenberg.bsky.social and @ezralevin.bsky.social. Our co-founders will recap the historic No Kings Day protests, talk about what’s next, and answer your questions. We hope to see you at 3 PM ET/12 PM PT.

Don’t take our word- it’s written right In Jeff Bezos’ knee-bending WaPo. A study of more than 1,000 patients shows COVID-19 vaccinations prolonged life of cancer patients. It also says the federal government is attacking and de-funding research like this that could save your loved ones’ life.

Did you know THIS WEEK- October 18-26 is the National Week of Action Against School Pushout? Learn more about this movement to declare that Education is a Human Right and all students deserve the right to “learn, thrive, and belong.” dignityinschools.org/take-action/...

We are headed toward a rude awakening as Nov. 1st- and the beginning of the new annual healthcare insurance coverage period- approaches. Healthcare insurance premiums are widely expected to increase, putting additional financial pressure on the most vulnerable Americans. youtu.be/vRaJbydnfQw?...

Read it. Save it. Share it. Know your rights when taking action against authoritarianism. www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...

You gotta watch this! It will give you the goosies!!! youtu.be/GzJ6iJHyNy0?...

CHECK OUT WHAT WE DID TOGETHER! FIND OUT WHAT’S NEXT!

Only 5% of Conservative sites are covering this. Interesting b/c the federal gov’t stopped tracking since the data contradicts their lies that climate change is a hoax. Even more interesting b/c a significant portion of the losses occur in places where conservative voters live.

A powerful personal story about the importance of federally-funding scientific research. Without dedicated federal funding for scientific research, trials like this are out of reach of most Americans and the life of someone’s family member that could have been saved won’t be.

Big Cities Health Coalition letter on vaccines: www.bigcitieshealth.org/wp-content/u...

The Big Cities Health Coalition, which serves over 60 million or 1 in 5 people in the US, has issued a statement condemning the federal government's moves to limit vaccine access and spread disinformation. The cities are working together to ensure people get vaccinated.

We’re riding the wave of love from Lancaster’s NK2.0 and sending good vibes out to those who shared stories of how science and healthcare have impacted their lives with us! Couldn’t make it? Help us share the stories of Americans by adding your own comment or a picture of your card to our thread.

Events in places like Colby, Kansas are arguably the most important- even though WE LOVE THE MASSIVE CROWDS IN CITIES- cities already get the message. Events in little towns- where it’s easy to be isolated from the horrors of ICE raids and nat’l guard troops- are vital to defending our democracy.

The Trump regime tried to paint No Kings Day as a “hate America” protest, but what we saw on display was the best of what this country is meant to be. #NoKings

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Millions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against Trump So proud to have been a part of #NoKings 2.0!

Meadville, Crawford County, PA

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

Lancaster PA #NoKings

Updated No Kings coverage from Lancaster, PA, where turnout was at least 4,000. ... Said one attendee: "We're (protesting) because we're American and because we believe in the ideals that this country was founded upon, and we think that our country can do better" lancasteronline.com/news/local/t...