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Ex-journalist. Retired software engineer. Cat mom. She/her. My dad didn’t fight Nazis in Europe so we could have them here. Vote! 💙🇺🇸
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US officials are reportedly threatening to revoke Starlink access for Ukraine if they don’t give us 50% of their mineral rights. That’s not diplomacy, it’s extortion. We’re also pushing them to kill a UN Resolution that blames Russia for starting the war. Facts matter.

Election security is national security. And in its crusade against federal agencies, the Trump administration is gutting parts of the government that help protect against cyberattacks, combat foreign interference, and regulate campaign finance in federal elections.

Medicaid is not for sale. NASA is not for sale. The Post Office is not for sale. America is not for sale. We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.

‼️ We have a major election coming up that puts Wisconsin in danger of a MAGA takeover. Constitutional freedoms are at risk in the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election, and that could determine the next presidency in this swing state. Take action today. app.sosha.ai/s/pD8zI5Lv

My daily call to my legislators today was about Musk’s illegal plan to kill the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. I worked for a large bank for many years; I know just how important it is! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 Call your legislators, D or R. We ARE making an impact. This site can help: 5calls.org

“Do not buy where you will not be hired.” NAAPC Use this app to find out if you are contributing to hate and fear by buying from companies that peddle hate: lnkd.in/gsDb3Vrg

My daily call to legislators today was about the National Institutes of Health. The administration is trying to defy a court order to unfreeze NIH grants. We can let our legislators know that’s not acceptable. Keep making noise! The GOP is showing cracks in their facade! 💙💪🇺🇸 💙💪🇺🇸 💙💪🇺🇸💙

Thought for the day: When you see a news outlet post an article that calls out GOP lies or misdeeds, or gives coverage to something important to you, please give it a like or repost. We want the media to know there is a market for good coverage! 💙

🚨Trump & Musk are using DOGE—their secretive, far-right project—to go after your VA care, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, and cost Veterans jobs. We’re exposing them, but we need your stories to fight back. 🔒We take privacy seriously. Share your story securely: votevets.org/doge-tipline

My daily legislator calls today were to say I hold them responsible for the safety of my Social Security and Medicare. I paid in for 45 years; they owe me those benefits! 💙 💙 💙 💙 💙 💙 💙 You can call too! Keep up the pressure, they ARE getting nervous! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 This tool can help: 5calls.org

Just a reminder: Your representative works for YOU. Every member of the House is back home this week for recess. Republicans must feel the heat for their complicity in the Trump-Musk coup. Democrats must know we’ve got their backs when they fight back. Let's get to work: indivisible.org/musk...

It’s extra important for your GOP senator to hear from you right now if you’re in one of these states. Call your senators and tell them to vote NO on Kash Patel’s nomination for FBI director: indivisible.org/resource/cal... Or send an email to your senators: act.indivisible.org/sign/demand-...

My daily message to legislators was: Stop muzzling public health when we have flu rampant, measles rising, and bird flu possibly coming. Call now! Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121 If you’re not comfortable calling, you can talk to your friends. Refute misinformation with facts. 💙🇺🇸 💙🇺🇸 💙🇺🇸 💙🇺🇸 💙🇺🇸💙

TODAY: The Senate will vote on Kash Patel’s nomination for FBI director. This MAGA extremist has salivated about prosecuting journalists, government officials, nonprofits & ordinary Americans. Call your senators: indivisible.org/resource/cal... Or send an email: act.indivisible.org/sign/demand-...

1/8 There are several websites and resources dedicated to combating misinformation. These resources can help you verify claims and ensure that the information you consume is accurate. Here are some notable ones: Please repost

THIS WEEK: Your representative is back home for recess. That means it’s time to let them know we’re paying attention. Demand that Republicans explain why they’re selling out to billionaires, urge Democrats to fight back with all they have, or take the fight to Musk himself: indivisible.org/muskorus

If you’re a Trump voter and you’ve been fired from your job as a civil servant, contact me using the info in my bio. I’ll keep you anonymous.

Heads up. Great resource today from @legaldefensefund.bsky.social.

ATTN HHS EMPLOYEES: Firing notices are going out. I am in receipt of an email saying they will revoke your access as soon as you read the email that you've been fired. Please download everything you need before you open that email. SHARE FAR & WIDE. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/attn-hhs-e...

The American Medical Association YouTube channel to get health info the CDC can't give anymore... youtube.com/playlist?lis... The American Medical Association’s Bird flu (H5N1) resource center: www.ama-assn.org/delivering-c...

My daily call to my legislators today was to urge a vote against confirming Kash Patel to head the FBI. Keep up those calls! If a local office’s voice mail is full, call Washington, and vice versa. 💙 Here are sites with contact info: www.house.gov/representati... www.senate.gov/general/cont...

New Yorkers, if you agree, please call Hochul and tell her to fire Adams. 1-518-474-8390

@thepurplebauer.bsky.social Thank you for adding me to your starter pack! 💙 bsky.app/profile/did:...

Kash Patel is dangerous & unqualified to be the Director of the FBI. Calling is best, but if you can’t call, use @standupamerica.bsky.social’s tool and urge your senators to reject his confirmation: act.standupamerica.com/letters/lett...

Lots of questions raised in this thread - and they REALLY need answers. Hopefully we can get some reporting on this from additional media outlets.

List of ALL 100 U.S. Senators DC Contact Information: Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville 202-224-4124 Senator Katie Boyd Britt 202-224-5744 Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski 202-224-6665 Senator Dan Sullivan 202-224-3004 Arizona Senator Mark Kelly 202-224-2235 Senator Ruben Gallego 202-224-4521 1/17

My daily call to my legislators today was to express my extreme concern that some court orders regarding spending freezes are being ignored. Keep up your calls! Legislators ARE feeling the pressure! 💙🇺🇸 Don’t know what to say? This web site and app can help: 5calls.org

Hello to new followers, and thank you! I follow back individually, so it’s going to take a minute.🙂 But I’ll get there! I love that people are making connections here. I want to encourage people to get offline and take action as well - phone calls, protests, contributions, whatever works for you.💙

Want to grow your account huuugely 🧨🧨? Working on a starter pack for the next couple days. Want in? You must be: 1. Following me 2. A resister 3. Any size account. Like/comment/repost to volunteer. Go!