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Grateful for leaders who speak out against our tyrant-in-training and the despots who America used to abhor, not embrace.

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REMEMBER: Next Friday, February 28. NOT 1 PENNY SPENT. We can do this. I'm IN, are you? 👋💙

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There have never been kings in America. The monarchy doesn't start now.

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Indivisible.org and @workingfamilies.org are streaming live now. If you can't get on to the webinar go to youtube: www.youtube.com/live/55yf3As...

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⚡️JUST NOW IN TENNESSEE: Grandmothers, mothers, clergy CARRIED OUT of the GOP immigration crackdown bill committee hearing (chaired by Rep Chris todd ) by troopers after sitting quietly with signs 👇🏽 Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DFanr7j...

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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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The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...

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STATEMENT — @TNDemocrats chair @jrclemmons.bsky.social on the shooting inside Antioch High today:

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President Trump said he would lower costs for Americans. Tell me: How does revoking Biden’s decision to lower prescription drug costs achieve that? Thanks to Trump's executive order, innovative programs like $2 generic drugs and cheaper access to gene therapies are now on the chopping block.

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AJ Muste, peace activist, response when asked, "Do you really think you are going to change the policies of this country by standing out here alone at night in front of the White House with a candle?" "Oh I don't do this to change the country. I do this so the country won't change me." ajmuste.org

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SHARE WIDELY. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights. You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one. (1/3)

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I see lots of folks wondering what one person can do to resist. It feels overwhelming if we think about doing it alone. Try indivisible.org to find likeminded individuals near you. If we all do our bit, together, we can make a difference, and maybe even change the course of history?

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From Mary Oliver

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Today I read Martin Luther King's "Letters from a Birmingham Jail." Recommend. The original is in the University of Alabama library and available digitally. digitalcollections.libraries.ua.edu/digital/coll...

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Read all about the voucher scam, Gov Lee's special session and how you can help protect our public schools in this newest Substack from our leadership team member Leigh Ann Duvall. 🦞🦝🦝 #BlueTN

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I know there is so much else going on right now, but I am an historian and there's nothing I love more than context. Read this to understand the Panama Canal/Gulf of America thing. www.cbc.ca/news/world/u... and follow @iorfida.bsky.social

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Context for Project 2025 and the rise of Christian nationalism. An incredible, eyeopening piece of journalism.

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I have not been able to figure out what's going on in NC. This is a great explanation and gives insight into how elections are really stolen in the US: How to steal an election in America www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/how-to-ste...

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🚨 ALERT: Friday at 1 ET, join the Social Storm against the SAVE Act! This bill is a thinly veiled GOP attempt to restrict voting rights and justify extremist legislation. Click on the link at 1 ET. This social toolkit will auto-populate with posts to share: social.demcast.com/s/AY30vIiN

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The GOP is a party that prioritizes power over people. Rather than pass legislation that improves the lives of Americans, they’re focused on disenfranchising voters! The SAVE Act is the latest attempt to silence our voices & maintain their grip on power. #StopTheSAVEAct

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The GOP's latest attempt to suppress votes: the SAVE Act. This bill would require citizens to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote, disproportionately affecting the elderly and women who've changed their names. #StopTheSAVEAct social.demcast.com/s/rdqq5Su5

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The SAVE Act is not just about voting rights; it's about who gets to decide the direction of our country. Anti-voter extremists want to limit our choices and maintain their grip on power. #StopTheSAVEAct social.demcast.com/s/ElAuC7h7

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THREAD: The SAVE Act requires proof of citizenship for voter reg. But 1-in-10 voting-age Americans can't easily prove citizenship. This bill masquerades as a bill to protect election integrity, but only disenfranchises women, legal immigrants, & vulnerable communities. #StopTheSaveAct #DemCast

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HAYES: “A new peer-reviewed study shows there are far, far fewer transgender Americans than the far right wants you to think there are.” Full: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBLB...

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The House introduced the SAVE Act, which would require your birth certificate to match your name... Requiring married women to provide even MORE documentation, possible disenfranchising millions of women. Ever try to track down those docs? #StopTheSAVEAct social.demcast.com/s/LdsfrtB9

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What's more likely to happen with the SAVE Act? Voter suppression, not voter fraud prevention. The GOP is using this bill as a Trojan horse to restrict voting rights and maintain their power. #StopTheSAVEAct

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The SAVE Act would require us to bring documentary proof of citizenship to vote if we live in a state with same-day voter registration. Seriously, who carries their passports or birth certificates with them! You may need your marriage certificate as well showing your married name. #StopTheSAVEAct

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🚨 ALERT: It’s time to tell your members of Congress to vote NO on the Save Act! #StopTheSAVEAct ♻️ Please share this post to spread it to your followers. 📧 Then click the link and follow the simple prompts to send letters to your Senators and House Rep! ⏰ Takes 2 minutes. Take action!

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Join our SOCIAL STORM now! The House GOP made it official: the SAVE Act is a top priority. But, nearly 1 in 10 voting-age Americans can't easily prove their citizenship. This act is about suppressing votes & maintaining power. 😡 #StopTheSAVEAct Toolkit social.demcast.com/toolkit/stop...

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It's time to call out the GOP for what they are: a party that prioritizes power over people. The SAVE Act is just the latest example of their attempts to silence our voices and maintain their grip on power. #StopTheSAVEAct

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Because they’re Black, they must be looting? This isn’t an honest mistake. Spread truth, not lies: These folks weren’t looters. This footage is from KTLA, where the homeowner explained that her brothers & friends were helping her move belongings out of her burned house. (Her interview in the 🧵)

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ALERT: The GOP's SAVE Act requires a birth certificate to register to vote, BUT there's a catch: your name MUST match the one on your birth certificate. This is a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise trans individuals who have changed their names. #StopTheSAVEAct social.demcast.com/s/vven09qb

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The GOP's latest attempt to suppress votes: the SAVE Act. This bill would require citizens to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote, disproportionately affecting the elderly and women who've changed their names. #StopTheSAVEAct

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Under the GOP's SAVE Act, Tribal IDs would NO LONGER be accepted as valid identification to register to vote. This is a direct attack on the voting rights of Native American communities. #StopTheSAVEAct social.demcast.com/s/EC9Y1x2d

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The GOP's latest attempt to suppress votes: THE SAVE ACT This bill would require citizens to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote, disproportionately affecting the elderly and women who've changed their names. #StopTheSAVEAct social.demcast.com/s/FXJLkmeZ

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I know there is so much else going on right now, but I am an historian and there's nothing I love more than context. Read this to understand the Panama Canal/Gulf of America thing. www.cbc.ca/news/world/u... and follow @iorfida.bsky.social

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Concerned about the SAVE Act. With all the other distractions, it's easily lost in the shuffle. It is voter suppression at the federal level and aimed at women. Learn more here: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/... After dying in the Senate last year, it's been reintroduced.

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Wouldn't it be great if the internet helped save democracy? Until January 20th, you can still download the final report and supporting materials from the January 6th Committee. Here's the link. ⬇️ #January6CommitteeFinalReport #DemCast www.govinfo.gov/collection/j...

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I am 100 percent here to save democracy but I am also here for the dogs #dogsofbluesky

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Reading Valarie Kaur’s “See No Stranger” as a starting point to think about political engagement in the coming months. Recommend. revolutionarylove.org

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