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Tell Congress: No War with Iran Trump has launched unauthorized military strikes on Iran, dragging the United States into yet another war without approval from Congress. This reckless escalation is putting U.S. servicemembers, Ameri...

From immediate oversight, to forcing a vote on a War Powers Resolution, to restricting or cutting off funding for unauthorized hostilities, our Members of Congress must use every lever in their toolbox to put an immediate stop to this war.

Make sure your elected officials hear from you.

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Trump is demanding the SAVE Act after riling his base with lies about fraud. The bill could block 21 million citizens by requiring passports or raised seal birth certificates most people lack.

Thank you to Senator Schumer & Gillibrand for fighting to keep it off the floor! #SaveActTaxesYourVote

27.02.2026 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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History is clear: People-led movementsβ€”not force, not one politicianβ€”are how we end authoritarianism. Every time Trump escalates attacks on everyday people, our movement grows STRONGER.

March 28 will prove we will not back down.
#NoKings2026 social.demcast.com/s/4lxhGmWK

14.02.2026 00:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tell the Senate: Not a penny more for ICE brutality | Indivisible

DHS funding runs out today. That means we have real leverage in this fight since a funding bill can’t pass without Democratic votes. Call your Members of Congress and demand they reject any bill that doesn’t stop ICE and CBP terror.

House: indivisible.org/actions/ice-...

Senate: πŸ‘‡

13.02.2026 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1443    πŸ” 609    πŸ’¬ 33    πŸ“Œ 33
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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.

Call (202) 224-3121 οΌ† tell your MOC to #StopTheSaveAct social.demcast.com/s/QudFPDRs

10.02.2026 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
RESIST AND REIMAGINE: LESSONS FROM MINNESOTA

FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS
REP. ILHAN OMAR (MN-05)
REP. PRAMILA JAYAPAL (WA-07)

Bishop Dwayne Royster, Faith in Action
Elianne Farhat, TakeAction MN
Minister JaNaΓ© Imari (Bates), Faith in Minnesota
Bernie Burnham, MN AFL-CIO
Sara Steffens, We Build Progress

bit.ly/resistreimagineMN
Feb. 12 @ 7 PM ET

(logos for Faith in Minnesota, MN AFL-CIO, Faith in Action, Indivisible, TakeAction Minnesota, People’s Action, We Build Progress, and Women’s March)

RESIST AND REIMAGINE: LESSONS FROM MINNESOTA FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS REP. ILHAN OMAR (MN-05) REP. PRAMILA JAYAPAL (WA-07) Bishop Dwayne Royster, Faith in Action Elianne Farhat, TakeAction MN Minister JaNaΓ© Imari (Bates), Faith in Minnesota Bernie Burnham, MN AFL-CIO Sara Steffens, We Build Progress bit.ly/resistreimagineMN Feb. 12 @ 7 PM ET (logos for Faith in Minnesota, MN AFL-CIO, Faith in Action, Indivisible, TakeAction Minnesota, People’s Action, We Build Progress, and Women’s March)

Organizers in Minnesota have transformed crisis into action and tragedy into solidarity. Join us on Thursday to hear from MN community leaders and learn from their model of resisting authoritarianism: bit.ly/resistreimagineMN

08.02.2026 01:41 β€” πŸ‘ 587    πŸ” 256    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 11
(next to an image of masked ICE agents) NO KINGS MASS CALL

EYES ON ICE: DOCUMENT AND RECORD

GET THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS AS FEDERAL AGENTS TERRORIZE OUR COMMUNITIES.

MONDAY, JANUARY 26
8PM EST / 5PM PST
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(next to an image of masked ICE agents) NO KINGS MASS CALL EYES ON ICE: DOCUMENT AND RECORD GET THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS AS FEDERAL AGENTS TERRORIZE OUR COMMUNITIES. MONDAY, JANUARY 26 8PM EST / 5PM PST (No Kings logo)

TONIGHT: Join the mass call on documenting and recording law enforcement encounters. We’ll discuss how you can keep taking action as federal agents terrorize our communities. Using our constitutional right to document and record ICE & CBP is more important than ever: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

26.01.2026 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1174    πŸ” 612    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 29
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Renee Nicole Good was killed for going out in the streets to protect her community.

Thousands more people in Minneapolis are going out in the streets to protect their community.

23.01.2026 22:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1685    πŸ” 410    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 16

The BPCLC has released its legislative priorities for 2026 that aim to protect reproductive rights, reproductive health care providers, and patients; protect and expand access to reproductive and sexual health care; and improve maternal health: www.nysbpclc.com/legislative-...

24.01.2026 00:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Democrats brought us Social Security, Medicare, and the 40-hour work week.

We must continue to show in concrete ways how we’ll fight to lower costs and build economic security for families. That must be the Democratic Party’s North Star.

16.01.2026 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 138    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 3
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When We Count is a historic, people-powered voter registration campaign to mobilize young and first-time voters where it matters most.

Apply to become a When We Count Fellow: πŸ”—democrats.org/WhenWeCount

16.01.2026 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Friday at 7PM in Dewitt Park! From the organizers: "We gather to hold space for our grief and to stand together in peace and solidarity. Gather not only for Rene Nicole Good, but for everyone violently impacted by ICE actions including countless immigrants lawlessly detained."

08.01.2026 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise

"By proceeding without any semblance of international legitimacy, valid legal authority or domestic endorsement, Mr. Trump risks providing justification for authoritarians in China, Russia and elsewhere who want to dominate their own neighbors."

NYT Editorial Board

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/o...

03.01.2026 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2784    πŸ” 981    πŸ’¬ 182    πŸ“Œ 111
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Guest Opinion: Why Large Data Centers Increase Our Energy Bills Since the debate over the TeraWulf data center proposal began, I have repeatedly heard the claim from proponents that data centers do not increase our energy bills. That argument persists,

New op-ed from @amannakelles.bsky.social on how the rapid expansion of energy-intensive data centers throughout the NYSEG service area translates into higher electricity bills for everyday customers, even as those facilities themselves pay comparatively low prices for power. Read her op-ed here:

22.12.2025 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Over the last year, my office has taken bold action to protect tenants and enforce our housing laws.

Every family deserves a home where they can breathe easy, raise their children, and build a future.

06.12.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 697    πŸ” 166    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 6
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Grand Jury Said to Decline to Re-Indict Letitia James After a judge dismissed the Trump administration’s first attempt to indict the attorney general of New York State, a new grand jury effort failed, according to people familiar with the matter.

Breaking News: A grand jury is said to have declined to re-indict Letitia James, rejecting a Trump effort to revive a criminal case.

04.12.2025 23:40 β€” πŸ‘ 338    πŸ” 58    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 11
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Rural Healthcare Crisis: How We Fix It Josh Riley outlines the rural healthcare crisis and proposes bipartisan solutions to protect hospitals, workers, and seniors in Upstate New York.

New! @reprileyny.bsky.social on fixing rural healthcare in the Tompkins Weekly Democratic View. Read Congressman Riley's op-ed here:

03.12.2025 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Great news from the New York's Public Utility Law Project! Applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) open today. Find out more about eligibility here: otda.ny.gov/programs/heap

01.12.2025 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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All In for Aftyn: Special Election Phonebank for TN-07 Β· Indivisible **Indivisible is All In For Aftyn!** Help us flip a red seat blue and deliver a big win for Tennessee’s 7th congressional district! We’ll be using Scale to Win, our easy-to-use calling tool, to conne...

It's not too late to help make a difference in the Tennessee district 7 Congressional special election!
Join a phone bank on Monday evening, 12/1 to remind Democrats to vote for Aftyn Behn on 12/2-a charismatic state rep who is making a splash in a deeply red state!
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

26.11.2025 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Calling them the β€œSeditious Six” & branding their statements β€œdespicable” before review is textbook definition of prejudgment. No panel, judge, or reviewing authority can claim neutrality once the SECDEF declares the accused guilty. This looks like the procedures used in dictatorships, not the US.

24.11.2025 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1130    πŸ” 374    πŸ’¬ 74    πŸ“Œ 35
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If Congress doesn't act to lower health care costs, families like Ashley's will be forced to choose between paying sky-high premiums or going uninsured.

Extending the enhanced ACA tax credits is pro-family, pro-small business, and pro-American.

24.11.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0

These ceremonies are as patriotic as you can get. I got to participate in a Tompkins County naturalization ceremony a few years back and it was incredibly joyous. Everyone was so excited to become an American and that should be celebrated

18.11.2025 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Support for Immigrants | Urgent Call to Action in Ithaca Stacey Dimas urges immediate action to support immigrants in Ithaca, highlighting local resources and volunteer opportunities.

New Democratic View in the Tompkins Weekly! Stacey Dimas urges immediate action to support immigrants in Ithaca, highlighting local resources and volunteer opportunities.

Read her Op-ed and find out what you can do to keep immigrants safe:

07.11.2025 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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VOTE411 Election information you need. Brought to you by The League of Women Voters Education Fund.

Polls are open until 9pm! Not sure where to vote? Look up your polling place and see who is on your ballot here: vote411.org

04.11.2025 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Still want to vote early? There are 3 more days of Early Voting!

πŸŽƒ Vote in your Halloween costume today until 5!
πŸ—³ Vote Early on Saturday and Sunday from 9-5

31.10.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Letter: Proud to endorse Joseph Wetmore and Judy Drake for Lansing Town Board

🚨🚨🚨 Endorsement Alert!! John Dennis endorses Joseph Wetmore and Judy Drake for Lansing Town Board:

30.10.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tompkins County Voters: Did you know there is free and easy parking reserved for early voters at the Ithaca Town Hall? Polls are open until 5 today!

27.10.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Universal Free Lunch Tompkins: Schools See Big Impact Universal free lunch in Tompkins schools eases stress for families and boosts student participation and nutrition.

This is even more important with SNAP benefits on the chopping block for many families due to the Trump shutdown. Thank you to @senatorleawebb.bsky.social and @amannakelles.bsky.social for fighting to make sure students can count on a free, healthy breakfast and lunch every day at school!

27.10.2025 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tompkins County! Polls are open at Ithaca Town Hall and CFR Building today until 5! Both sites have easy, free parking and are open to all voters registered anywhere in Tompkins County.

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