Julie

Yes, they’re using the shutdown to turn off SNAP benefits.

No, they don’t have to.

This is exactly right: it's real violence, but a performance at the same time

Giving for Koda, a rescued husky in need of some medical help Koda is a very sweet husky who has a mass on one of his toes that needs surgery

We are fostering this beautiful husky through a local rescue. Yesterday we learned a situation on his toe will require amputation. The rescue has launched a fundraiser to help offset the cost, and if you can find in your heart to support, it's appreciated. #RescueDogs givebutter.com/HelpKoda

@booker.senate.gov has legit cemented his spot in history with this marathon speech, and rightly so.

I did. I let them know I was calling from Texas and that I wanted to thank @booker.senate.gov and his staff for standing up not only for his constituents, but for ALL Americans. 🙏

JD Vance - If you believe any of the multiple federal courts that have ruled against you so far are exceeding their statutory or Constitutional authority, your recourse is to appeal. You don’t get to rage-quit the Republic just because you are losing. That’s tyranny.

All this. Thank you Ron Howard 👇

My positive action: I have three ebooks currently checked out from my local library and three more on hold.

I intend to read every word of them.

Support your local libraries.

#libraries #reading #LittleActionsAddUp

Good morning from France ☀️

“The whole world is a series of miracles, but we're so used to them we call them ordinary things.” - Hans Christian Andersen

Be kind. Post something today that makes people smile. 💜

King to Senate Colleagues: “Now is the Time to Establish a Redline—the Constitution Itself” | <p style="text-align: center;"><em>To watch the floor speech click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-C913fyfnU&amp;feature=youtu.be">here</a> or download <a href="https://video.snapstream.net...

"We're experiencing in exactly what the framers most feared. When you clear away the smoke, the DOGE, the executive orders, foreign pronouncements,more fundamentally what's happening is the shredding of the constitutional structure itself" - Angus King, US Senator www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...

You are a hero, @busbyj2.bsky.social . I dearly hope that tying how all of this specifically affects Texas set off some alarm bells. I won't get my hopes TOO high, but you are a hero for trying. Thank you.

PLEASE bring up that post that made fun of his own constituents - constituents who are worried, alarmed, and scared. PLEASE!

Good to know this is what our Senator thinks of his constituents. 😒 #texas

What @piperformissouri.bsky.social said 👇

The ultimate of foxes guarding henhouses.

@housegop.bsky.social & @senategop.bsky.social
An illegal coup by an unelected billionaire is usurping YOUR power under the Constitution and you're staying SILENT? This is going to affect all your constituents (including YOUR OWN voters). It's time to put us first. #ReReadYourOath #CountryOverParty

I made calls! Yesterday, today and tomorrow too! Keep calling y'all!

I love her. I live closer to her office than I do my own rep's (because my community got big enough and progressive enough that we were positioned to purple, if not outright flip, the district we were in, so we got gerrymandered), but knowing she is still local does bring some comfort.

Crockett: What we’re not going to do is stand around while they pull this bullshit that they’re trying to pull right now

I've tried three numbers for Cornyn (D.C., plus my local and another office across the state) and it's busy signals for all three. I hope that means the phones are ringing off the hook.

I tried to call Sen. Cornyn (yes, I'm in Texas) and got the same glitches. Also, his D.C. and my local office voicemail was full, so hoping that's a good sign that folks are fired up and hollering.

WE CHOOSE TO FIGHT: SENATE STATE OFFICE VISIT TOOLKIT WE CHOOSE TO FIGHT: STATE OFFICE VISIT TOOLKIT Register your event: https://indivisi.org/register-choose-to-fight TOOLKIT CONTENTS: WHAT’S HAPPENING? THE ASK HOW TO PLAN YOUR SENATE STATE OFFICE VI...

Thanks to the 50,000 people who skipped the first hour of the Grammys to join us tonight! I hope our toolkit helps with in-person actions around the country this week, but this is mostly up to you. Please send pics/video of your visits so we can help elevate! docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Follow her lead. Seriously. If you're fired up, download the 5Calls app and get on the phones.

A great resource for using your power as a citizen - Indivisible's "Take Action" page. It's got the issues, sample scripts, and provides contact info.

Calling and emailing WORKS, but only if enough constituents do it.
#democracy

indivisible.org/take-action-...

Thank you @jimacosta.bsky.social .
Don't give in to the lies. Don't give in to fear.
Hold on to truth...and hope.

Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.

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...

I know I'm preaching to the choir, Jess, but that it's a perfect example of why local news is so needed right now. They are the ones who can shine light on this kind of stuff.

The idea that the needs and concerns of men should be considered when it comes to MY personal healthcare, or the healthcare of any woman, is chauvinistic, controlling, and asinine.

You better believe I'll be ringing my Representative's phone off the hook and I hope y'all will do the same.

The idea that the needs and concerns of men should be considered when it comes to MY personal healthcare, or the healthcare of any woman, is chauvinistic, controlling, and asinine.

You better believe I'll be ringing my Representative's phone off the hook and I hope y'all will do the same.

News Deserts Don't confuse them with new desserts...one is sweet and the other is contributing to political polarization.

“News deserts have the potential to affect voting behavior in important ways. When voters lose local news, they tend to gravitate toward national news sources focusing on broad national issues—abortion, immigration, the economy —without regard to local conditions.” open.substack.com/pub/jesspipe...