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Campaigns Director @empowerproject.bsky.social. Formerly campaigns in the Midwest and on the East Coast. Views my own. he/him
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Words can’t describe how disgusting and dehumanizing this is.

This was all today. Organize like our democracy depends on it. Because it does.

Big changes happening at DOJ

The Trump Administration is going to continue to gut and reshape the federal government until it’s unrecognizable. Here’s a 🧵 about how you can push back. www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...

Reminder: Musk isn’t just a billionaire anymore, he’s a key member of the Trump administration and he’s speaking at a Nazi rally. www.cnn.com/2025/01/25/e...

The most effective way to combat disinformation is through relational organizing. Change starts by talking with the people we care about most. We have to talk with our friends and family, even when those conversations can be hard. Ask questions, share why you care. www.cnn.com/2025/01/22/m...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) called special elections Tuesday for two vacant seats in the legislature after he failed to do so for two months — resulting in a lawsuit from voters. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Insane.

The combined net worth of Trump's small circle of inauguration attendees yesterday is over $1 trillion. Remember that when Trump said "I am your voice," this is who he was talking to.

Elections matter. In 2021, Republicans won the Virginia AG’s race by just 26,536 votes. We can take that office back this year. There are six AG races coming up that were either won or lost by a single point. We can win every one of them if we organize. www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/tru...

The only way to flip a red seat blue is to organize and run for office 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ The only way to protect and hold a blue seat is to organize and run for office 🏃‍♀️ 🏃 If you have an election in your community this year and aren’t sure how you can help, reach out to your local Democratic Party!

🧵 We’re at a critical moment in our democracy. Electing mayors and winning seats on city councils, school boards and state legislatures is key if we want to stop Trump. State and local elections are where the magic happens.

Talking with your friends and family is the most effective and accessible way to change minds. Relational organizing works.