Justin Barasky

A story in two parts.

(Thanks for being here, Bluesky!)

I’m calling for the release of The Epstein Files and Vivek Ramaswamy needs to do the same. Transparency is essential to keeping people safe.

As a victim of abuse and a mom, I know how serious this is. Ohio needs a Governor with zero tolerance for predatory behavior.

Voting results showing over 71% opposing the Douglas County home rule question.

This is extraordinary. Against the odds, with limited time, though out-spent, the people of Douglas County won. Decisively.

We chose people over politics. Community over corruption. This win is local but it has a resounding impact for Colorado, the country, and future elections. LET’S GO!!!

Diverse focus groups surface pervasive economic pessimism Former Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, said he hopes the research from his new pro-worker group spurs policymakers to push back more on corporations.

“Things are tough.” Workers across America told us that the economy is getting worse - rising costs and corporate greed are leaving them behind. Read more about what they say needs to change:

Toledo Blade: Vivek Ramaswamy’s “insane…crazy talk,” attempts to “bend reality” while refusing to admit the “embarrassing truth that shows little understanding of fiscal reality.” The property tax gaffe reveals “the content of his character” t.co/qOUWGoz6wS

Trump’s tariffs hit baby industry hard, threatening parents with price hikes, shortages More than 70 percent of U.S. baby gear is made in China, and that isn’t likely to change any time soon.

“Have more kids” www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

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Beating Vivek and Stopping Ohio’s DOGE

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It looks like Vivek has taken over the Ohio GOP in his run for Governor.

On the one hand, his candidacy is a risk to Ohio’s future, as he makes one reckless proposal after the next—doubling down on policies already

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I just gave to Trisha Calvarese! Show your support with a contribution.

Lauren Boebert is backed by billionaires like Elon Musk. I'm running to represent the district that raised me — and I’m powered by the people. Chip in today: secure.actblue.com/donate/trish...

YouTube video by Trisha 4 Colorado Lauren Boebert Needs a New Job

I'm Trisha Calvarese – and I'm running for Congress to retire Lauren Boebert and give working Coloradans a real voice in Washington.

There are things money can’t buy, greed can’t steal, and corruption can’t crush. It's us – we the people. This is our seat. Join us today. youtu.be/rYbIeT7YmuI?...

As Ohioans struggle, my policies will come from local communities not Elon Musk. I’ll fight to fully fund our public schools instead of your plan to defund them. And yes, transparency matters. Ohioans deserve to know why a candidate for Gov moved his business from OH to TX.

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This is what people-powered looks like:

✅ $600K raised
✅ 10,200+ donations
✅ All 88 counties
✅ Avg gift: $23.23

We’ve raised more at this point than any Democrat for Governor in Ohio history.

Thank you. Let’s keep going. t.co/G4vNMz2hn3

our country is being run by men-children who run around playing army dress up but are dropping real bombs

Sherrod Brown, Weighing a 2026 Senate Bid, Starts a Workers’ Group (Gift Article) Mr. Brown, the Ohio Democrat who lost his race for re-election last year, is forming the Dignity of Work Institute, which will highlight workers’ struggles.

Today Sherrod launches the Dignity of Work Institute.

A link to the video: www.dignityofworkinstitute.org

www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/u...

All work has dignity. Americans are working harder than ever, with less to show for it.

Sherrod Brown is launching the Dignity of Work Institute to create an economy where work is valued, workers benefit from the wealth they create, and everyone can afford a decent living.

Packed house in Springfield with the Democratic Women’s Issues Network + Coalition of Clark County Women last night! Big thanks to Crystal Gnau + the organizing team — great to share the stage with State Rep Meredith Lawson Rowe + Kellie Copeland, executive director of @abortionforward.bsky.social.

Our leaders should be focused on solving problems, not creating them. After a lifetime of hard work, our seniors have earned dignity in retirement—not uncertainty so billionaires like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy can have another tax cut.

America’s dumbest Senator.

Democrats Must Become the Workers’ Party Again Reconnecting the Democratic Party to the working class is an electoral and a moral imperative, and it will be my mission for the rest of my life.

“Democrats must become the workers’ party again. It is an electoral and a moral imperative, and it will be my mission for the rest of my life.”https://newrepublic.com/article/192078/democrats-become-workers-party-sherrod-brown

Glad to see @desireetims.bsky.social helping to lead the fight to ensure the legislature actually respects the will of Ohioans and protects the right to choose t.co/AXUUHGGYNl

Vivek Ramaswamy promises to do to Ohio what Musk is doing to America.

While Congress is poised to slash Medicaid, which covers 800,000 Ohioans, to give tax cuts to billionaires.

Ohio needs a Governor who rejects the billionaire agenda and puts the health and well-being of everyday Ohioans first.

I just gave to Amy Acton! Show your support with a contribution.

It’s clear Vivek Ramaswamy doesn’t know the same Ohioans I do. He calls Ohioans lazy. But I know Ohioans are resilient and hardworking. Our campaign is about bringing people together to build a future that works for everyone. Chip in today to help us fight back: secure.actblue.com/donate/loc_a...

DOGE’s Only Public Ledger Is Riddled With Mistakes The figures from Elon Musk’s team of outsiders represent billions in government cuts. They are also full of accounting errors, outdated data and other miscalculations.

DOGE's only public ledger is riddled with mistakes.

www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/u...

Ohio voters struggle to reach Moreno, Husted, sparking communication concerns Concerns have mounted as constituents report being unable to contact the senators through their listed phone numbers.

“A call to Husted's sole office in Washington went to voicemail.” abc6onyourside.com/news/local/o...

Ohio voters struggle to reach Moreno, Husted, sparking communication concerns Concerns have mounted as constituents report being unable to contact the senators through their listed phone numbers.

“constituents report being unable to contact the senators through their listed phone numbers, with calls often going to voicemail” abc6onyourside.com/news/local/o...

Ohio voters struggle to reach Moreno, Husted, sparking communication concerns Concerns have mounted as constituents report being unable to contact the senators through their listed phone numbers.

Ohio’s Senators are really killing it abc6onyourside.com/news/local/o...

The 5th face on Mt. Rushmore is any Republican from the last decade who is a coward in public but privately expresses concern.

Thank you to all those who spoke out. Our leaders should be empowering us to fix problems, not creating them. Ohioans deserve a little a breathing room. This gave us the opposite.

Senator Liston is right. A freeze in federal assistance will harm countless Ohioans—in every corner of the state—who are already struggling.

I just gave to Amy Acton! Show your support with a contribution.

I’m so grateful for the outpouring of support since we launched this campaign. Together, we can help Ohioans who are struggling, build safer communities, and give power back to the people. Let’s keep this momentum going—join us: cli.re/Elect-Amy