Yesterday proved the power of running resourced candidates in every district, in every election. That's our mission! We crowdfund for folks running in some of the reddest places in the country. Not despite the fact their race is hard – but because it is. Together we can make Every State Blue.💙

Last night, Democrats flipped 3 seats in MISSISSIPPI, breaking the supermajority in their state legislature. Democrats showed up and made massive gains in red districts all over the country. If you want to help do that in Missouri, HI! 👋👋 That is literally why we exist! 1/

They're hiding their faces–not their intentions. This was filmed today as masked DC police & ICE agents stopped delivery drivers. A waste of resources. This agent felt comfortable to say on camera that he was there "doing the Lord’s work.” These are no longer religious undertones. They're overt.

Part of a great conversation I had with Andra Watkins of For Such A Time As This. Republican policies may start in red states, but that's not where they end. Run everywhere. Fight everywhere. #everystateblue

ESB is hiring an Operations Coordinator! This role will focus on detail-oriented tasks, but also be able to take ownership of & contribute to complex projects. Are you passionate about supporting underfunded Dems in some of the reddest places in the country? Pls apply! airtable.com/appyDyCcPBVC...

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This part.💙 We create communities that crowdfund for underfunded Dems making progress in the very places that have been left behind. We've got projects in OH, MO, and TN – funding first those nominees that have the least. We understand the problem. Let's work the solution. everystateblue.org

One of the biggest takeaways about yesterday's protests? They weren't just in blue places. HUGE gatherings in rural spaces, in red states, in small towns. It's an old saying: you don't see what you don't look for. Well, yesterday a whole lot of red state Dems made it impossible to miss them. 1/

Friends, it's so important to run and support nominees everywhere. The Democratic nominees in 14 special elections have outperformed the prez margins by an average of 10 points. Let's keep 'em coming. Fight everywhere. Fund everywhere. LFG.

The Democrat lost this Iowa statehouse special election by 4 ... in a district Trump won by 27 points. We need to run, support, and fight everywhere. 💙

Tyranny requires fear, silence, compliance. Democracy requires courage. Grateful to Gov. Pritzker for leading the way. 💙

You don’t say…

Listen, if you're looking for a way to fight back against red state fascists that doesn't involve running **and supporting** candidates against those very same red state fascists... Then we'd like a word. For a really long time, Dem strategy has been to fund and support "flippable" districts. 1/

Maybe he thought spiking the cost of coffee would make folks forget the spiking cost of eggs.

It was never about "criminals" at all. It's about scooping up as many brown people as possible, meeting arrest quotas, and getting video of them being herded on to planes. Just take a step back and imagine it in black and white but a railroad car instead of a C-17.

Ooooh. A handy interactive map showing you how much NIH does for each state. 🤓

Everything is dumb and terrible, and it's gonna be dumb and terrible for a while. It’s important to do what you can to make it less dumb and terrible, and it's important to find a way make some contentment for yourself in spite of everything being dumb and terrible.

You’re welcome but really the thank you is to you for everything you have done to help TN. You’re good peeps doing good things. I’m so glad you were able to help those candidates. It means a lot and will be pushing for funds to help our candidates in 2026.

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Billionaires are whispering in Donald Trump's ear, pushing policies to make them even wealthier, & Congressional Republicans are ready to make those plans happen. The GOP has consistently been about helping the rich get richer. We’re seeing it play out right before our eyes.

Red state life. Over 20 years of Republican majority rule in Missouri means that three days after one snowstorm major roads are still not plowed and safe. MODOT says they are short 200 plow drivers. MO has lowest state employee pay in the country. These clowns can’t handle basic governance. #moleg

You read that right: the Speaker of the House has never been in a real election. It's both a depressing and inspiring thought. Imagine what could happen if we actually fought everywhere?

We're not big on resolutions, but we do resolve to continue to support and fund underfunded down-ballot Democratic candidates in some of the toughest, reddest districts in the country, and we hope you'll join us. Happy New Year 💙

Democrats need to run *everywhere.* “It’s time to expand the map rather than hunker down in seven states every four years. We’ve seen where that strategy leads: constant disappointment and diminishing returns." - Ben Wikler, Chair, Wisconsin Democratic Party, DNC Chair candidate

LET'S GO. 🔥 "State Democrats are ready to be the answer to the question of where to channel energy and attention after 2024 losses. There are no off-years at this level of the ballot and we must be ready to roll up our sleeves to seize opportunities." www.thenation.com/article/poli...

None of this is normal.

It's always worth investing in the people in your state - and blue state governments understand this far better than red.

"I want [Democrats] to win, and that means communicating and organizing everywhere year-round." - Ben Wikler @benwikler.bsky.social, Chair, Wisconsin Dems #fighteverywhere #fightalways www.EveryStateBlue.org

Yes, Virginia (and 30 other states) - there ARE special elections coming up in 2025 👇

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Politicians who can callously slash pediatric cancer funding should never be in charge of the bag.

Republican reproductive policies are killing us.

A gov't shutdown would mean some fed employees wouldn't get paid during the holiday season & would disrupt programs Americans rely on like Social Security. meidasnews.com/news/elon-mu...

WOW Platte County, Missouri, that's a real winner of a Commissioner you've got there. If a majority of the ppl don't vote, then you can throw out the votes of the ppl who did?

Republicans in charge around the country don't seem interested in working to keep kids safe from gun violence.

Protecting veterans' care and benefits = supporting the troops. Here's hoping Republicans in Congress remember that.

Coming to a state near you ▶️ This is what happens to public education when Republicans are in charge. #GOPvoucherscam @thetnholler.bsky.social @derekwblack.bsky.social

"A teacher & a student are dead after a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday. Six people were injured, two with life-threatening injuries. The shooter, who is also dead, was a 15-year-old female student at the school." - CNN

"The base of our party is under gerrymandered maps for their state legislatures - they have been disenfranchised out of their vote."

Missouri women got abortion on the ballot & allies fought & won back bodily autonomy in Nov. Then the Missouri GOP immediately vowed to overturn the will of the people as soon as they came back into session. Blue Missouri's @piperformissouri.bsky.social 👇 jesspiper.substack.com/p/overturnin...

Book bans are often supported at the state level. It matters who governs. "Among the [100] books were 4 that have LGBTQ characters. These books do not 'describe sexual conduct or sexual activity' and 'do not advocate for or against any particular lifestyle.'" popular.info/p/ohio-teach...

Yep, we're always gonna go with science.

"We don’t have to shift the thinking of the majority of rural people to win statewide and national elections. We just need to gather 3% more rural voters and turn them out." Great read on the importance of rural voters from Blue Missouri's Exec Dir, Jess Piper ⏩ open.substack.com/pub/jesspipe...

"Human rights are under assault. This year’s theme reminds us that human rights are about building the future - right now. We must stand up for all rights - always." UN Secretary-General António Guterres National Human Rights Day December 10, 2024

Blue states are more likely to: • Invest in education, prioritizing public schools & universities • Foster innovation & entrepreneurship • Expand healthcare for all • Promote economic prosperity, leading in GDP & jobs • Support workers' rights with higher wages & protections Tell *everyone*.

"One of the curses of history is that we cannot go back and change the course leading to disasters, no matter how much we might wish to. The past has its own terrible inevitability. But it is never too late to change the future.” ― Heather Cox Richardson @hcrichardson.bsky.social

The original Republican playbook.