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stephenhandwerk.bsky.social
Now: Democratic State Parties, new Michigander, husband to Danny, papa to Mojito & Bourbon Then: Executive Director Louisiana Democratic Party ‘11-‘20
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Congratulations to our newly-elected MDP Chair Curtis Hertel and new Vice Chairs Portia Roberson and Dr. Shahin Hassan!

Excited for my first @michigandems.bsky.social Convention today! Exited for @curtisherteljr.bsky.social to accept the baton to unite and move us forward.

WYOMING: “Thank you, Madam chairman.” “I prefer ‘Mister’ chairman.” “Well you all voted preferred pronouns cannot be compelled speech.”

Today, I released a framework detailing how the Democratic Party will fight against Trump’s war on working people. Read it here: win.dnc.org/memo

The flying public needs answers. How many FAA personnel were just fired? What positions? And why?

Republicans have submitted their huge budget. You remember all those campaign promises. Well the budget has none of them… ❌ No removal of taxes on Tips ❌ No removal of taxes on Social Security You know what It does have? ✅ Huge cuts to taxes for Millionaires and Billionaires

🚨 First doctor has been indicted for prescribing the abortion pill to someone in a red states New York won’t comply with extradition of abortion provider, governor says Louisiana is seeking to prosecute the doctor. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

Yay!!! Happy Lynda Woolard Day, to all those who celebrate!!! 🎉 🎂 🎁 @lyndawoolard.bsky.social

This is only the beginning apnews.com/article/meas...

My assistant seems to be talking way too many breaks today! Gonna have to crack down. (Unless I am looking at him he whines) 🤦🏼‍♂️ #greatdanes

Here’s what Democrats did today (February 12):

Great job by our Chairman — showing up everywhere, holding them accountable and calling them out — Let’s Go!! @kenmartin.bsky.social

Under oath, Kash Patel said he was unaware of plans to dismiss FBI agents before he was confirmed. Today, whistleblowers revealed Patel was reportedly directing those dismissals. Covertly. Yet another reason he must be rejected.

“Vouchers are Welfare for the wealthy”

This is really good messaging from Senator Gallego 👏

Here just some of what #Democrats did today

AG Pam Bondi ordered a halt to a years-old federal law enforcement effort to combat secret influence campaigns by China, Russia and other adversaries that try to curry favor and sow chaos in American politics.

Did Nazi that coming.

3 hours to leave her house. This is how they treat a 4-star Admiral and Commandant of the Coast Guard. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

Canadian MP Charlie Angus: So here’s how it’s going to go down—this is going to be very rough. But the big wake-up call is for our American friends. For example, Kentucky—the number one purchaser of Kentucky spirits in the world is Canada, and all our provinces have just pulled it off the shelves.

Senator Andy Kim just went to the USAID building, talked to the security guard there to confirm employees are being barred entry, and then did a press gaggle right there in front to call it out. This is doing something. This is making an effort on messaging. Other Democratic lawmakers: take notes.

Murphy: "This is a constitutional crisis that we are in today. Let's call it what it is."

Since your dollars are not going to go as far as they used to under Trump… perhaps don’t spend then with companies not willing to stand with you and their employees 🤨

TRUDEAU: “I want to speak directly to Americans — our closest friends and neighbors… yes, this will harm Canadians, but it will also have real consequences for you.” #TrumpTradeWar

British Columbia is already pulling the American liquor.

Congratulations to ASDC President @kenmartin.bsky.social — our new Chair of the Democratic National Committee!

Ken Martin gave a hell of a good speech here: “Are we on the side of the robber baron, the ultra-wealthy billionaire, the oil and gas polluter, the union buster. Or are we on the side of the American working family, the small business owner, the farmer, the immigrant, and the students?"

Official result of the DNC Chair’s race Ken Martin - 246.5 Ben Wikler - 134.5 Martin O'Malley - 44 Abstain - 4 Faiz Shakir - 2 Jason Paul - 1 Yes we Ken!

So very proud and excited for my friend @kenmartin.bsky.social and for what the unity shown today. DNC chair elected on the first ballot with a clear majority!! Yes we Ken!!!

🏆 Governor Pritzker- Illinois - has signed an order prohibiting all J6 rioters from state employment.

Good to see the courts shut down Landry's attack on professors! Academic freedom and free speech are fundamental to higher education. @lsu.bsky.social should never have caved to political pressure in the first place. www.wafb.com/2025/01/30/j...

BREAKING NEWS: A passenger jet collided midair with a black hawk helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River in a mass casualty event in Washington DC. Just last week, Trump FIRED the head of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and disbanded the Aviation Security Advisory Committee.

Devastated to hear about the crash near DCA tonight. Thank you to the first responders on the scene. All of our prayers are with the passengers and crew.

FAA says a military helicopter collided with the American Airlines passenger jet from Wichita near DCA. There must be immediate hearings on how the federal government/Department of Defense allowed this to happen and if removal of safety protocols and recent personnel changes led to this incident.

Really love this cartoon from the great Michael De Adder. The outpouring of support coming in has been truly amazing! Thanks everybody!

I looked into it, and despite what the White House Press Secretary says Elon Musk told her, the US has spent exactly $0 on condoms for Gaza, not $50 million:

The January 6 pardons are turning out great.

Hey Michiganders!! Michigan Storm Chasers are on BlueSky!! 🦋 bsky.app/profile/mist...

NEW: The Chairperson for the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency has sent a letter to the OPP advising they consult White House Counsel on the legality of ousting 17 inspectors general. 👀

Costco successfully defends diversity policies as shareholders overwhelmingly reject anti-DEI proposal #NOH8