Maura Sullivan

Today was a great day for our democracy. Proud to have added my voice to the songs of protest (with Betsy Rose) and to the cheers every time someone honked in support. #NoKingsHercules
@indivisiblenortheb.bsky.social

The GOP’s Plan to Ban Birth Control (Part I) Redefining Contraception as 'Abortion'

I've been warning for years that this was how Republicans would ban birth control - by twisting language and redefining certain types of contraception as 'abortifacients'
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I know everyone is consumed with other news, but this is a big fucking deal: The Trump administration says that IUDs and the Pill are actually abortions.

Here's what USAID told the NYT about the $10m in birth control they plan to destroy.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/h...

The U.S. just cut $500M in funding for mRNA vaccine technology. Experts explain what this could mean | CBC News The Trump Administration said this week it is pulling half a billion dollars from U.S. government-funded research projects to create new mRNA vaccines. Experts say this could potentially impact mRNA v...

My comments with @cbcnewz.bsky.social Canada

www.cbc.ca/news/health/...

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Headlines say AI is replacing workers, but beneath the headlines is a more sinister truth—they're being reorganized, outsourced, and devalued to make automation possible.

@samshorey.bsky.social lays it all out in the latest #FiresideStacks 🔥 www.firesidestacks.com/p/patchwork-...

Infographic titled 'A New Blueprint for Politics' with four key points

Trump’s second term is damaging. It’s being defined by consolidation, deregulation, sabotage, and power grabs.

We call for rebuilding government to be faster, fairer, and truly serve the people.

It’s time for a new vision. #FiresideStacks 🔥 www.firesidestacks.com/p/reclaiming...

Let's go as big as families deserve My proposal for a universal Child Development System

Really proud of this! I wrote a proposal for the @rooseveltinstitute.org about how to design a universal system for child care, after school, and summer.

In my latest newsletter, I talk about what it would look like, how it would work, and the potential it holds.

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On 7/17, about 100 passionate people in Hercules, CA protesting and making sure #GoodTroubleLivesOn! @indivisible.org @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @ezralevin.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com @repgaramendi.bsky.social

On 7/17, on the overpass over I-80, about 25 passionate people in Pinole, CA protesting with 100 honks and making sure #GoodTroubleLivesOn! @indivisible.org @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @ezralevin.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com @repgaramendi.bsky.social

YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson It's Our Job to Make Sure People Know the Truth

Worth amplifying: youtu.be/O3BRI6Ng7ZQ?...

It was my honor to work with distinguished lawyer colleagues on this statement of commitment to the principles that must undergird American democracy. It appears today as full page ad in the @nytimes.com & in papers around the country.
Learn more at @weholdthesetruths.bsky.social

Here's the proof: Republicans are only looking out for their millionaire and billionaire friends – and they're willing to gamble with your lives to pay them off.

Republicans on whether poor Americans can get health care:

Sen. Joni Ernst: “We all are going to die.”

Sen. Mitch McConnell: “They’ll get over it.”

Vice President JD Vance: “Immaterial.”

$1 TRILLION in Medicaid cuts. 12 MILLION people kicked off health care. Republicans don’t care.

Judge Repeals Abortion Privacy Protections The Biden-era HIPAA expansion was just struck down by Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk

I’m struck by how little coverage there’s been of this story, because it’s a big fucking deal.

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Proud to show up with my West Contra Costa County community!

A well organized, great community building rally!

If that’s what they do to a United States Senator with a question, imagine what they can do to any American that dares to speak up. We will hold this administration accountable.

Hands Off! Hercules Fights Back! · Indivisible This a local Indivisible event! Join us in Hercules, CA at the 4 corners of Sycamore Ave. and San Pablo Ave. to protest! Bring your signs! We will meet to protest every other Saturday.

I'm attending Indivisible's event, “Hands Off! Hercules Fights Back!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

"It's high time we stopped thinking politically...and started thinking patriotically as Americans."

These words, spoken by Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith, ring just as true 75 years later. Today, I declare it’s high time we put aside partisanship and stand up for democracy.

We're here! Come join us!

Another day, another protest. We need to keep up the pressure! At a Tesla dealership in Berkeley, CA.

DOGE cuts at IRS are ‘Christmas coming early’ for tax cheats, policy analyst says Staff reductions have eliminated one-third of the of the IRS staff who collect tax money—with more on the way.

Cuts to the IRS threaten the agency’s ability to enforce tax laws, especially for the ultra-wealthy.

Gutting tax enforcement doesn’t save money; it shifts the burden to everyone else. fortune.com/2025/05/07/d...

Contra Costa County May Day Strong: We are the Many · May Day Strong Across the country—from fruit fields in California to classrooms in Chicago, from kitchens in Queens to loading docks in Atlanta—working people are rising up. **We are demanding a country that puts ou...

I'm attending May Day Strong's event, “Contra Costa County May Day Strong: We are the Many” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...

The richest 0.1% of Americans control $22 trillion in wealth.

The bottom 50% control $3.8 trillion in wealth.

Read that back.

Folks, this is what oligarchy looks like.

We brought our signs to the Pinole Earth Walk and found out about a rally in Hercules (CA) so then we headed there.

Heading to the Hands Off rally in downtown Oakland today. Let's all show up and resist!

Call/Contact Your Senators And House Member Today, Demand They Fight To End These Terrible Tariffs, Help Little Cracks Become Big Cracks 4pm ET Today - Join Us For A Live Event On Trump's Undermining of Social Security With Jon "Bowzer" Bauman

From Hopium:
- Job One today is to call your Senators/House Rep, demand they roll back the destructive Trump tariffs. Need to be loud today everyone!
- Hosting Substack live discussion at 4pm ET on Trump’s assault on Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid
More 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/callcontac...

Hey peeps, if you were wondering who talked Trump into these disastrous tariffs ole Mr. Putin may have left us a clue.

CALL NOW: Tell Your Representative to Vote NO on H.R. 22

This GOP voter suppression bill would cause massive challenges for married women and trans and nonbinary people who’ve changed their names, and disproportionately impact people of color. Contact your representative and urge them to vote NO on H.R. 22.