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hsmith55.bsky.social
Unapologetically far left, proud Portlander. Housing as a human right, healthcare for all, tax the rich. Anti-fascist, pro-democracy, pro-cat.
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Chuck Schumer is right. Until a member of his @senatedemocrats.bsky.social caucus publicly calls him out for his cowardice and challenges him to step aside - we need to assume the Senate Democrats - all of them - approve and endorse his approach to surrender to Musk and Trump.

submitted 1 day ago • 19 comments

📢 SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, April 5. Together with progressive partners, we’re planning a massive mobilization in the streets to translate the anger with Trump’s power grab into a nationwide show of defiance. Find a Hands Off! event near you or plan one: handsoff2025.com?SQF_SOURCE=i...

submitted 1 day ago • 82 comments

Democrats need a real fighter—someone who understands just how undefended Americans feel right now. @schumer.senate.gov isn’t that person. Sir, you don’t have the mettle to stand up to an autocratic takeover, so please get out of the way. We need leaders who are ready for this moment.

submitted 1 day ago • 92 comments

I don’t say this with malice, but unfortunately @schumer.senate.gov has no idea what having “a real direction now” even means. This inauthentic, spinning, counter-argument he’s used for years is not strong enough to fix the total loss of faith the base has had in him. thehill.com/homenews/sen...

submitted 1 day ago • 68 comments

This is what a fascist takeover looks like. Now is a time for all of us — and every institution in America — to stand up to the Trump regime's tyranny.

submitted 1 day ago • 245 comments

NEWS: After an emergency meeting of Indivisible groups across the country, Indivisible is officially calling on Senate Minority Leader Schumer to step down from his leadership position. indivisible.org/statements/i...

submitted 3 days ago • 965 comments

In case you missed it: today at our Tax the Rich rally, @councilormorillo.bsky.social announced that she's joining the DSA! That makes 4 DSA council members in Portland- who's next?

submitted 3 days ago • 2 comments

LOUD AND CLEAR 📢 It’s time for Sen Chuck Schumer to step down as Minority Leader. Quite frankly, it should’ve happened already. @schumer.senate.gov

submitted 3 days ago • 348 comments

Among the material devastation to everyday people, Senate Dems have now blown a hole in their ability to work with the House. We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication. They own what happens next.

submitted 4 days ago • 6053 comments

Cloture has met the 60 votes to pass in the senate with the help of at least 9 Democrats: Schumer, Fetterman, Hassan, Cortez Masto, Durbin, Gillibrand, Shaheen, Schatz, and Peters. They sold out our country to Trump and Elon. They're traitors to democracy.

submitted 4 days ago • 240 comments

🚨🚨 The traitorous Dems ↘️ 1) Durbin 2) King 3) Schatz 4) Schumer 5) Cortez Masto 6) Fetterman 7) Peters 8) Hassan 9) Gillibrand 10) Shaheen Here is what they are giving to Musk/Trump: “[A] huge move to give the White House and DOGE more power of the purse — they will have much more discretion"

submitted 4 days ago • 47 comments

This Saturday! Come hear city councilors, union reps, wildland firefighters and federal workers talking about how we can push back against the attacks on our livelihoods and lives. Featuring live music from MC Mic Crenshaw! RSVP here: tr.ee/r5gCPGh9C7

submitted 7 days ago • 3 comments

Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage

submitted 4 days ago • 496 comments

Congrats Chuck Schumer you have thoroughly misplayed the funding fight. You’ve done everything possible to take ownership of it, despite democrats having no levers in govt. Are ya new?

submitted 4 days ago • 436 comments

KEEP CALLING. PEEL OFF ALL DEM SENATORS YOU CAN. ☎️: (202) 224-3121 Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid. The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING. Call retiring Senators too!

submitted 4 days ago • 3179 comments

I’m voting HELL NO on the Republican CR. It hands Musk and Trump a blank check, turning your tax dollars into a wanna-be dictator’s slush fund. No accountability. Just corruption on autopilot.

submitted 5 days ago • 489 comments

No Dem Senator has to follow Schumer here. This is a weak stategic move driven by fear and learned helplessness. Don't follow him. He's leading the party into irrelevance and helping Trump and Musk in the process. Call your Dem Senators and ask them not to join Schumer's surrender tomorrow.

submitted 5 days ago • 248 comments

This is good. They should be mad. And Dem Senators should hear and see that anger before they decide how to vote.

submitted 5 days ago • 48 comments