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This is stunning!

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When Congressman John Lewis was a child, he tried to get a library card. He was turned away & told “The Library is not for coloureds” 💔 He’s a civil rights icon, lover of books, recipient of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. “The Library IS for Everyone” 💚 #BlackHistoryMonth

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As many US government websites go dark/stop including essential healthcare information, a reminder that other parts of the world/organizations that still provide this information freely (e.g., who.int). To ensure that you are able to see it, get a VPN (the best ones are paid, but some are free).

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To those who can safely do so: contact elected officials directly to demand action and express outrage. In NJ, your senators are Cory Booker and Andy Kim (senate.gov). See NJ reps by district (house.gov). You can also call or message local offices if you have trouble getting through.

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Shop at places like Costco if it is possible for you.

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Democratic lawmakers need to understand something: Imagine your house is on fire. Fire truck shows up. Firefighters get out. They look at the fire, then at you, and say: "Such a fire is a grave threat. This house will not sustain." And just stand there. This is how many of you are coming across.

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Well, at least there’s something to be optimistic about.

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"We know you’re out of power. We understand you’re in the minority. We hear that, loud and clear. What we’re not hearing is your anger. We’re not hearing your outrage. We’re wondering whether or not you actually hear us." charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/comms-advi...

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Happy Black History Month, and yeah, we're still doing that.

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I ran a US Senator's regional office for a while What to know about calling your Rep/Senator: -Be pleasant. They aren't their bosses, they're often interns. -Be concise. Say why you're calling and what you'd like their boss to do. -If not getting thru to DC, call the local office on the website.

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Emergency Video: Where are the Dems and what is the message?! Oppose this agenda now! Come back from vacation! adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/emergency-...

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New Jerseyans: If you are anxious about calling your members of congress, please know that you can also message them from their websites. A script that can be used for messages (or tweaked for phone calls) is as follows:

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Going out on a limb - I don’t think they care if you send them letters.

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And get a VPN.

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Are Democrats looking into every option? Could you be a bit louder about it?

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If only we a had a 900 page document in our hands a year ago that said they were going to do this!

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Pretty big deal. @bookshop-org.bsky.social is selling ebooks now. You can now support indies while purchasing digital books. bookshop.org/ebooks

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"Sir, the House Democratic Caucus is failing to meet this moment. By a lot. There were ten weeks between Election Day and Inauguration, and it’s not as though y’all didn’t know in advance the rough sketch for what’s occurred over the past eight days." charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/leader-jef...

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At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citizenship during immigration raids since Wednesday, according to Navajo Nation officials.

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Guys...

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I cackled.

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Today, Sarah McBride will become the first openly-trans Member-Elect to be heard on the House floor when she voices her vote during the speaker election. We're proud of you, Congresswoman-elect!

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"The tires are still inflated!" 😂

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I just want to know whether the dog dies

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The research says the opposite? Well, tell the research from me that I am still waiting to feel happy in the morning (and noon and night).

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Very anxious about 2025, but a personal win: I spent a long year fighting the temptation of my favorite poem and expecting to lose. In 2024, for now, I won. #mentalillness

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The everything that is going on here politically compels them to believe this. Our incoming president is a disreputable bona fide sex pest.

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I'm apparently tired enough that I read this and (for a moment) thought another set of workers were going on strike. I was ready to support them, to be fair.

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This article is an astonishing level of failure to read the room. Get off your high horse.

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Chase Strangio is known as the first trans lawyer to argue in front of the Supreme Court. “The essence of Strangio’s heroism always has been his bravery in being an openly and prominent trans man, and his feeling of personal responsibility in lifting others toward living their truth.”

This is stunning!

As many US government websites go dark/stop including essential healthcare information, a reminder that other parts of the world/organizations that still provide this information freely (e.g., who.int). To ensure that you are able to see it, get a VPN (the best ones are paid, but some are free).

To those who can safely do so: contact elected officials directly to demand action and express outrage. In NJ, your senators are Cory Booker and Andy Kim (senate.gov). See NJ reps by district (house.gov). You can also call or message local offices if you have trouble getting through.

Shop at places like Costco if it is possible for you.

Democratic lawmakers need to understand something: Imagine your house is on fire. Fire truck shows up. Firefighters get out. They look at the fire, then at you, and say: "Such a fire is a grave threat. This house will not sustain." And just stand there. This is how many of you are coming across.

Well, at least there’s something to be optimistic about.

"We know you’re out of power. We understand you’re in the minority. We hear that, loud and clear. What we’re not hearing is your anger. We’re not hearing your outrage. We’re wondering whether or not you actually hear us." charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/comms-advi...

Happy Black History Month, and yeah, we're still doing that.

I ran a US Senator's regional office for a while What to know about calling your Rep/Senator: -Be pleasant. They aren't their bosses, they're often interns. -Be concise. Say why you're calling and what you'd like their boss to do. -If not getting thru to DC, call the local office on the website.

Emergency Video: Where are the Dems and what is the message?! Oppose this agenda now! Come back from vacation! adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/emergency-...

New Jerseyans: If you are anxious about calling your members of congress, please know that you can also message them from their websites. A script that can be used for messages (or tweaked for phone calls) is as follows:

Going out on a limb - I don’t think they care if you send them letters.

And get a VPN.

Are Democrats looking into every option? Could you be a bit louder about it?

If only we a had a 900 page document in our hands a year ago that said they were going to do this!

Pretty big deal. @bookshop-org.bsky.social is selling ebooks now. You can now support indies while purchasing digital books. bookshop.org/ebooks

At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citizenship during immigration raids since Wednesday, according to Navajo Nation officials.

Guys...

I cackled.

Today, Sarah McBride will become the first openly-trans Member-Elect to be heard on the House floor when she voices her vote during the speaker election. We're proud of you, Congresswoman-elect!

"The tires are still inflated!" 😂

I just want to know whether the dog dies

The research says the opposite? Well, tell the research from me that I am still waiting to feel happy in the morning (and noon and night).

Very anxious about 2025, but a personal win: I spent a long year fighting the temptation of my favorite poem and expecting to lose. In 2024, for now, I won. #mentalillness

The everything that is going on here politically compels them to believe this. Our incoming president is a disreputable bona fide sex pest.

I'm apparently tired enough that I read this and (for a moment) thought another set of workers were going on strike. I was ready to support them, to be fair.

This article is an astonishing level of failure to read the room. Get off your high horse.

Chase Strangio is known as the first trans lawyer to argue in front of the Supreme Court. “The essence of Strangio’s heroism always has been his bravery in being an openly and prominent trans man, and his feeling of personal responsibility in lifting others toward living their truth.”

To be fair, I would probably not go quietly if put in a microwave.

Good.