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Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · 5d

Happy Birthday to @hillaryclinton.bsky.social! 
Your tireless fight for women’s rights, equality, and justice has inspired generations. California and the country are better because of your leadership.

Here’s to another year of making history!

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Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · 7d

CA, I just opened my mail-in ballot to vote YES on Prop 50!

This special election is our chance to restore power to the people, with fair, transparent maps that sunset in 2030.

Vote early, by mail, or on Election Day — but make sure you vote YES on 50!

Let’s do this, CA!

#YesOnCA50 #CAStrong

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Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · 11d

Happy Birthday to my good friend, VP @kamalaharris.com!

From breaking barriers as California’s first woman Attorney General to making history as the nation’s first female, Black, and South Asian Vice President, your leadership continues to inspire us all.

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Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · 11d

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Patrol vehicle hit by shrapnel as Marines fired live artillery over California interstate, highway patrol says

The live-fire demonstrations were part of a celebration of the Marine Corps' 250 anniversary. Gov. Newsom has criticized plans to fire live munitions over Interstate 5.

www.nbcnews.com

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Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · 11d

More political theatre nonsense from the Trump administration — and this time, it resulted in flying shrapnel that put our brave CHP officers in unnecessary danger.

This is exactly the reason why part of I-5 was temporarily closed to the public yesterday.

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Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · 11d

More unacceptable, irresponsible, political theatre from Donald Trump.

California does not need MAGA to be great. Thanks, but no thanks.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12d

TRUMP: If I were a Democrat, I'd say, 'Come on it.' What do you have to lose?

BARTIROMO: And you're going to San Francisco next

TRUMP: We're gonna go to San Francisco. The difference is I think they want us in San Francisco. 15 year ago, it went woke.

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Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · 15d

I’m deeply honored to have the endorsement of Governor Gavin Newsom.
 I’m proud of the working relationship Governor Newsom and I have built, and I look forward to continuing our work to defend California’s values, expand opportunity, and grow our economy as California’s State Treasurer.

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Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · 22d

Fired up in Newport Beach!

It was incredible to join the Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club for their #Prop50 GOTV Kickoff event.

The energy in the room said it all: Californians are ready to vote YES on Prop 50 this November 4.

Let’s get out the vote!

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Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · 23d

It’s time to end this horrific war, bring the hostages home, stop the suffering of children and innocents, and work toward a lasting peace.

Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · 23d

Two years ago, innocent lives were brutally stripped away in the terrorist attacks of October 7, the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust.

Today, we remember the victims, mourn with their families, and stand with all those still waiting for their loved ones to come home.

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Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · 24d

This morning, I called into @KQEDForum to weigh in on the conversation around “soft secession” (17:02–22:56).

Bottom line: we have to focus on organizing to beat Trump at the polls, not get distracted by a dangerous fantasy of becoming our own country.

Is It Time for California to Consider a "Soft Secession"? | KQED

We talk about the possible paths for blue-state resistance.

www.kqed.org

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Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis @ltg.ca.gov · 25d

Trump continues to trample the constitution & degrade the rule of law - now by attempting to send the CA National Guard to Portland.

Our country deserves better than a president who actively sidesteps a federal judge’s ruling & turns the US military against our own people.

We won’t stand for it.

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Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · 29d

Jane Goodall was a trailblazing leader in primatology, ethology, & animal rights activism.

Her advocacy work changed the way we understand chimpanzees & primates, while paving the way for conservation efforts.

May Jane rest in peace. We are forever grateful for all her contributions & her legacy.

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Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · 29d

On November 4, Californians can do the same by voting YES on Prop 50 to defend fair representation and our democracy.

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Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · 29d

It was an honor to host TX State Rep. Nicole Collier in support of Prop 50.

In TX, she’s been on the frontlines pushing back against Trump & Governor Abbott’s efforts to gerrymander congressional maps. Her courage is a powerful reminder that protecting democracy takes leadership at every level.

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Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · Oct 1

🔗: www.cbsnews.com/amp/live-upd...

Government shutdown live updates as up to 750,000 federal workers face furlough

The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.

www.cbsnews.com

Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · Oct 1

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ACA Marketplace Premium Payments Would More than Double on Average Next Year if Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire | KFF

KFF estimates that, if Congress allows the enhanced premium tax credits to expire at the end of this year, ACA Marketplace enrollees on average would see their premium payments more than double next y...

www.kff.org

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Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · Oct 1

22 million Americans will see their healthcare premiums double because Trump shut down the government last night.

750,000 federal workers face furloughs & firings. Once again, Trump is using working families as pawns in his political game.

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Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · Sep 28

Heartbroken by the church shooting in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Places of worship should be sanctuaries, not scenes of violence.

Our hearts are with the families, the injured, and the Latter-day Saints community during this tragic time.

Grief is not enough. Commonsense gun reform is long overdue.

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Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · Sep 23

Since the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Americans have made it clear: free speech and a free press are not negotiable.

We will not allow censorship or state-controlled media to become the norm. Our democracy depends on defending these freedoms, loudly and relentlessly.

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Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · Sep 19

First Colbert. Now Kimmel. Who’s next?

Ben Rhodes is exactly right about Trump creating an environment where people start to self-censor. It is right out of Viktor Orban‘s playbook which, as Ben, notes, Trump & his administration have studied.

The fight to speak the truth is far from over.

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Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · Sep 17

Democracy is under threat, and Americans today have fewer freedoms than generations before. But we will never back down.

This is America. We are a nation of rebels, and we the people—not one man—will shape the future.

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Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · Sep 16

Robert Redford was a brilliant actor, filmmaker, activist, & a dear friend.

His legacy will live on through the initiatives he championed & his work for the environment, human rights, & independent cinema. My thoughts are with his family & all who were touched by his life.

May he rest in peace.

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Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social · Sep 15

For 40 years, EMILY’s List has lifted women into leadership, proving that when women lead, communities thrive & democracy grows stronger.

In California, women lead at every level of government. However, our work continues to show every girl that she can lead & that the future belongs to all of us.

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Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis @ltg.ca.gov · Sep 11

Today, we remember the tragic events & honor the nearly 3000 lives lost & the first responders who risked everything to save people & defend our democracy.

We hold in our hearts the families forever changed by 9/11 & remember the preciousness of life & the enduring strength of the US. #PatriotDay

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