Um…have you heard about this Texas runoff? In Frisco a candidate called South Asians “rats” and that’s the nicest thing he said. And this is a runoff, so he COULD be the next mayor. And that’s just one of the TX runoffs. 1/

I just had a really hard conversation with my business advisor. We went over my Substack numbers, which have been steadily going down, and I realized that I’ve kinda strayed from my original objective. 1/

I will probably vote for Karen Bass in the general election, but I am so glad I voted for Nithya Raman in the primary

WE’RE NOT DOOMED: Fri June 5, 2026 Doomerella didn’t even expect to hear why we’re NOT Doomed today. But I snuck some stories in there anyway, cause every answer to every question has a win attached if I talk about it. www.thedailyelm.com/p/were-not-d... 1/

I’m so sick and tired of how Dems treat each other. We’re all on the same side! And we need each other’s support to make ANYTHING happen. 1/

WE’RE NOT DOOMED: Thu June 4, 2026 Pride Month is all about protest so what better way to show the queer ways we’re fighting back. As Doomerella points out, these stories are old, but that’s just because there are so many stories every day! www.thedailyelm.com/p/were-not-d...

I know everyone hates Rainbow Capitalism, but that’s just because you’re thinking about it wrong. 1/

WE’RE NOT DOOMED: Thu June 4, 2026 It’s the first day of Pride Month! Actually it’s not, but it IS the first day of this series for Pride Month, so let’s have some queer stories, yeah? After all, Pride Month is a month all about protest, right? Let’s start in Botswana? 1/

I will never be someone who shits on rainbow capitalism, and after reading this post, I hope you won’t either. 1/

I know I’ve been focusing on California, but midterm primaries also end today in Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota! I don’t have as much information on those races, but hopefully my election guide is still useful www.thedailyelm.com/p/election-d...

It’s amazing what Democrats in red states have been able to do. I’m truly in awe of it right now. And if you don’t know, then it might be time to check out my YouTube where I talk about how Democrats are fighting back every single week. And this week it’s all about the red states! 1/2

Reupping this cause I don’t think I could reword it any better: here’s the deal, I’m working with Sway to get more people to vote in all elections. I have an election group that I NEED more people to join. 1/

California, there are so many elections that are being decided TODAY, not November, today! So if you haven’t voted yet, get to a polling place and go vote now! 1/

People are losing hope in elections, but, for me that just proves that they are more important than ever. The problem is that the more damage Republicans do, the harder it is to see that, and that’s literally the point. That’s why I’m SO excited to be working with Sway these past few months. 1/

There were two big topics Dems were fighting for last week. The first was the gutting of the VRA. And there were wins, like in SC where Dems united and stopped the R gerrymandering for 2026. And there were incredible explainers like Lauren Underwood’s about what Calais means going forward. 1/

If you haven’t voted yet in CA, first of all GET ON THAT! Voting ends on Tuesday and at this point if you’re turning in your ballot, it has to either be to the polling location or at a dropbox But if you haven’t voted because you’re lost, I have an endorsement guide that could really help you! 1/

This week is one of the bigger election weeks of the Midterm primaries. The long awaited California primary is FINALLY here, but also a separate special primary for CA-01 (current boundaries), and there are also primaries in IA, MT, NJ, NM and SD. 1/

WE’RE NOT DOOMED: Fri May 29, 2026 I don’t call this series “wins” anymore cause it’s typically more complicated than that. Doomerella didn’t like that, but maybe you’ll get it. www.thedailyelm.com/p/were-not-d...

If you want @democrats.org to keep using “fuck”, you have to donate, otherwise it’s not sustainable 1/

WE’RE NOT DOOMED: Thu May 28, 2026 Doomerella learns, yet again, that we hold most of the power, and, when we speak up, things change. Hopefully you learn that too. www.thedailyelm.com/p/were-not-d...

WE’RE NOT DOOMED: Wed May 28, 2026 The most important thing to remember right now is that the fight itself is more than half the battle. When we stop fighting back is when they win, even when we when we lose, it matters that we filed the lawsuit And sometimes, we win, in the end, like in MI… 1/

I couldn’t leave Celiac Disease Awareness Month without yelling about the importance of the The ADINA Act It would change my life, and maybe it would change yours too… 1/

My friend @timwegenermn.bsky.social is part of the finance committee at the DNC and he wrote the most spectacular opinion piece about Ken Martin. That also breaks down exactly what the DNC is doing. If this isn’t enough to get you to donate, I don’t know what will be thehill.com/opinion/camp...

I feel like everyone has forgotten, but Fiona Ma has some pretty bad allegations against her, so maybe she shouldn’t be our next lieutenant governor, California. Just a thought 1/

WE’RE NOT DOOMED: Tue May 26, 2026 One day Doomerella might understand the importance of voting for Dems, I’m not entirely sure this is that day, but hopefully it convinces you, which is more important anyway. www.thedailyelm.com/p/were-not-d...

WE’RE NOT DOOMED: Tue May 26, 2026 I know I’m a broken record, but most wins really do come down to elections. Sometimes you don’t realize the kinds of things Dems can do in power. Hopefully these stories help! Starting in California! 1/

You might not wanna vote for a conservative Democrat in the House, but us being in the majority is way more important than anything that conservative Democrat would end up doing 1/

I really hope after seeing what’s happening in New Jersey, you’re getting the Democrats are doing the work, making noise and fighting back. But if you’re still not sure, here are three more stories that might convince you youtu.be/l7qz6K_oEHM

California, we are risking Prop 50 being for nothing. We gotta stop with the bullshit and just unify around one candidate or else we won’t have Democrats in the general election at all. It’s not just about Governor, it’s about every race. 1/

This week there’s a couple races in Plant City, FL, but most of the races are runoffs in TX. And my god are there some doozies. Some candidates got to the runoff that NEVER should have gotten anywhere close, and that makes Tuesday’s elections incredibly important. 1/

WE’RE NOT DOOMED: Fri May 22, 2026 How are you feeling after yesterday? Looking for some good news, well boy do I have some, and Doomerella thinks it’s good news too, which is always a win. www.thedailyelm.com/p/were-not-d...

You know the best way to protect our elections? Support poll workers! 1/

I have officially put out my endorsements for elections in Los Angeles and California. And you can find those on my @votewithsway.bsky.social under “Election Day Is Every Tuesday” but, for those of you who are curious why I’m endorsing the way I am, here’s your answer… 1/

WE’RE NOT DOOMED: Tue May 19, 2026 Doomerella is always skeptical of these stories having any impact, and I get it, but there’s no chance for impact if these fights don’t happen at all, right? www.thedailyelm.com/p/were-not-d...

Does anyone ever see my posts here anymore? If you do, you should join my voting group, so that my election guides will be texted to you and you don’t have to seek them out www.sway.co/ariella-elm?...

Even in a presidential election year, everything can’t be about president. But nothing should be about the 2028 presidential election before we have even had the 2026 midterms 1/

My California and Los Angeles endorsements are out! Find them on my voting group! (which you should also join by the way) www.sway.co/ariella-elm?...

I have exciting news! All of my CA June 2 endorsements are up on Sway! It is based on my own ballot so not every Californian is gonna find every part of it helpful, but hopefully it helps you at least a bit 1/2

It’s election time! I mean, it’s always election time, hopefully if you’re a frequent reader, you know that. This week be got a lot of primaries: AL, GA, ID (which also has a SCOID general race), KY, OR and PA (which also has a state house general that is a potential flip). 1/2

Everyone needs to be paying attention to Alabama and Minnesota today. Minnesota house Dems are on their second day of a sit in demanding a vote on a gun restriction bill And activists have launched the all roads lead to the south voting rights campaign in Alabama. 1/

I know a lot of people have decided that it’s not worth voting for “the lesser of two evils“, even though I hate that phrase, but it takes more than just voting once. It’s a slow process to do progress right 1/

Omg! I just realized I don’t have anyone from Alaska or Hawaii in my voting group! I also don’t have anyone from Vermont, South Dakota, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Idaho, or Wyoming. But I knew about that already. 1/2

IMPORTANT LA RACE ALTERT! It’s a chance to get a NIMBY out of office, and instead elect @faizahforla.bsky.social , who has been working in housing justice for years 1/

WE’RE NOT DOOMED: Tue May 12, 2026 Well, at least Doomerella cares about trans rights. Doesn’t seem excited about the rest, but at least for that. www.thedailyelm.com/p/were-not-d...

Are you one of the 146 people who have joined my voting group? If not, you should! Personalized messages from me about your elections, targeted election guides for your area? And if you’re in California my endorsements for June 2. 1/2

I never thought homeowners insurance could win us elections, but after attending a briefing with @whitehouse.senate.gov , I think it just might! 1/

IT’S ELECTION DAY!!! there are primaries in Nebraska and West Virginia, municipal elections in Delaware, Minnesota, New Jersey and South Carolina, and a house special election in Georgia Are you voting today? www.thedailyelm.com/p/election-d...

I get it, the Virginia redistricting saga is confusing, but that is not an excuse to spread that our Dems did nothing. This was the definition of fighting back, and they’re continuing to do so. 1/

It is, of course, election day. Actually we have two election days this week. On Tuesday we got school district elections in three DE counties, a State House special in GA, MN school boards, NJ and SC locals, and NE and WV primaries. 1/

Have you signed up to my voting group yet? It is the best way to make sure that I cover your elections in my election guides. The next one of which will be out tomorrow! So sign up below! www.sway.co/ariella-elm?...