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I just don’t see how we can pretend even for a moment that anything involving our federal government is remotely normal when the president is covering up his involvement in a child sex trafficking ring. Like, what are we doing here

We can win the midterms *AND* build a Democratic Party that fights as hard as we do: indivisible2026.org/?utm_source=bluesky

Somewhere out there someone who’s the best at what they do is terrified that they have imposter syndrome while a bunch of barely literate pedophiles are very calmly running the world

More than four out of five Americans, 83%, said they were concerned about the cost of groceries, with 46% saying they were very concerned. Some 47% said they were worried about being able to pay their rent or mortgage, 64% said they were worried about affording an unexpected medical expense. About 48% said they believed they would have trouble affording an unexpected $500 bill without borrowing. One in four said it would be "very difficult" A quarter of those surveyed said they spent at least three hours a day worrying about their finances and ability to afford basic necessities. Another 25% of respondents said they or someone in their household had skipped meals in the past year in order to make ends meet, and 26% said they had fallen behind on their monthly bills over the past year.

Fuck the stock market reports, this is what real life is like

At the same time the NY Times was hyping Hillary Clinton's emails, it had a reporter with emails from Jeffrey Epstein that were highly damaging to Trump.

The more NYT apologists try to minimize this the clearer it becomes that they don't understand why much of the public doesn't trust legacy media.

TV conspiracies: we’ve hacked their computers but they’ve perfectly cleaned up the evidence!

Real conspiracies:
To: conspirator
From: famous person
Attachment: evidence.png

We've got you 👍

The original Dem demands were:
1) Permanent ACA subsidies
2) Medicaid funding restored
3) No more blank checks for the regime (rescission)

They dropped Medicaid immediately. Went silent on rescission. Cut back to 1 year of subsidies on Friday. And surrendered today.

The Senate Democrats!

Important to understand this. There's a reasonable chance that your Dem Senator who voted against it and is acting mad now was in on the play. It's the same reason why they scheduled the surrender for AFTER the election this week. They didn't want people pissed at Dems right before an election.

Senate reaches deal on ending the shutdown Democrats are coalescing around a bipartisan agreement to fund the government.

This is not a deal — it's an empty promise.

Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.

Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...

If Chuck Schumer was a stronger leader, he would have been able to convince most of these senators to hold the line.

I’m terribly disappointed in him.

And if that doesn’t work, try 202-224-3121

look I know being an engaged citizen IS the work of democracy but it is also the work of elected officials not to create situations where everyone has to be mobilized all the time to prevent them from allowing some kind of Dickensian horror on a Sunday night while you're in between loads of laundry

Tweet saying Schumer will vote against the surrender...while his caucus fractures and passes it.

What do you call a leader with no followers? Just a guy taking a walk.

He's not just a senator. He's the *leader*. His job isn't his personal vote. His job is to unify and lead his caucus against the regime.

SNAP benefits didn’t need to stop.
 
There are federal dollars to keep SNAP going, even in a shutdown. Trump is REFUSING to use it. 
 
The courts have ruled that Trump needs to get November SNAP benefits out the door for Americans in need.

Sometimes I believe that we will get through this for something better because we are yearning to take care of each other.

Don’t Stream Fascism: Cancel Spotify

Spotify is now running ICE recruitment ads. We asked them to stop. They ignored us. Let's show them what we showed Disney. No Kings, No Collaborators, No Capitulators. indivisible.org/cancel-spotify

The whole Third Term Project isn’t actually about Trump. The people behind it know he will likely be dead or enfeebled by 2029. It is about them, the vastly unpopular group around Trump, wanting to grift us forever without elections.

The President is refusing to spend a cent of emergency funds to keep SNAP benefits from running dry, but he did move heaven and earth to send $40 billion to bail out Argentina.

happy 10 year anniversary to one of the most prophetic tweets of all time @cavalorn.bsky.social

Here, fixed it.

Keep in mind that EVERYTHING he says or does going forward is to distract from the EPSTEIN files.

E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G.

The American people, by a 28-point margin, overwhelmingly oppose Netanyahu’s barbaric war against the Palestinian people.

When will their members of Congress listen?

Re: "hyperbole" -- they're alluding to the fact that actual data experts keep trying to tell them just how terrible of an idea this is and all the things that would immediately go wrong. Naturally, they assume those people must just be nervous nellies who are exaggerating the risks.

August 1, 2025 AMERICAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION Committee on Economic Statistics and Committee on Government Relations Statement from the American Economic Association on the Dismissal of the BLS Commissioner Leaders of the American Economic Association express their grave concern over the dismissal of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) earlier today. The independence of the federal statistical agencies is essential to the proper functioning of a modern economy. Accurate, timely, and impartial statistics are the foundation upon which households, businesses, and policymakers make critical decisions. Undermining the independence or credibility of these agencies threatens the integrity of the information that markets, institutions, and the public rely on every day. Measuring the vast and dynamic U.S. economy in real time is inherently challenging. It is standard practice for statistical estimates to be revised as more complete and higher-quality data become available. These revisions reflect the commitment of statistical agencies to accuracy, transparency, and methodological rigor-not failure or bias. The BLS has long had a well-deserved reputation for professional excellence and nonpartisan integrity. Safeguarding this tradition is vital for the continued health of the U.S. economy and public trust in our institutions. We call upon elected officials to respect and preserve the independence of the nation's statistical infrastructure. Lawrence Katz President, American Economic Association Katharine Abraham President-Elect, American Economic Association Karen Dynan Chair, American Economic Association Committee on Economic Statistics Kenneth Troske Chair, American Economic Association Committee on Government Relations

Statement from the largest economics association about the BLS firing

As context: AEA approximately never makes such public statements

This is a big deal

ACCOUNTABILITY AUGUST TELL CONGRESS WHAT THE MEGABILL MEANS AT HOME July 23rd, 1 pm ET / 10 am PT Register: bit.ly/congresscomeshome Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35) Sulma Arias, People’s Action Trisha Maharaj, Indivisible Alex Lawson, Social Security Works Rachel Phipps, Action North Carolina DaMareo Cooper, Popular Democracy in Action Catherine Rowland, PCAF

The GOP megabill guts healthcare, food, and clean energy to fund giveaways to the ultra-wealthy and billions for ICE raids.

What can we do? Join Rep. Casar and more great guests for tomorrow’s conversation about our plans for Accountability August and congressional recess: bit.ly/congresscomeshome

They SHUT DOWN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to avoid releasing the Epstein files.

Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.

A vertical political advocacy poster with a light stone (#F0EEE9) background. Centered at the top is a bold navy blue headline: “THIS RESCISSION WILL CHANGE AMERICA.” Below it, in charcoal serif font, is the subhead: “This isn’t about numbers. It’s about ending who we are — and what holds this country together.” The center of the poster lists affected agencies under the red all-caps heading “THESE AGENCIES WILL BE IMPACTED.” Agencies include NPR and PBS (CPB), USAID, PEPFAR, DOE, HUD, USDA, HHS, and USIP, with bold acronyms and slate-black serif descriptions. Near the bottom, in firebrick red, it says: “CALL YOUR SENATOR. TELL THEM: VOTE NO ON THIS RESCISSION.” At the footer is a centered branding line: “THE LAST MILE WITH 🔵US🔴AID” — with color-coded text for emphasis.

🚨 URGENT — JULY 18 VOTE 🚨
This rescission could eliminate or gut:
• NPR & PBS
• PEPFAR
• USAID
• Housing, Health, Education

We must stop it.

🟥 This is about who we are as Americans.
🟦 It’s about accountability.
🟨 It’s about survival.

Repost (please 🙏). Like. Share.

It’s too important not to.

A company that manages sales for popular retailers across Amazon said sales on the first day of Prime Day were down 41% compared to last year.

Let’s keep this #BetterThanAmazon boycott challenge going!