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Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 16h

Check out our Chair @ericagibson.bsky.social and Vice-chair David Morse at 7pm to learn more about what’s going on in the US and how to vote from abroad. drammenunlimitedradio.com

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Democrats Abroad UK @demsabroaduk.bsky.social · 2d

Join us Monday, October 13, at 6pm BST, on Zoom, for CA Prop 50: The First Line of Defense Against GOP Election Rigging. www.democratsabroad.org/ca_prop_50_2...

Learn why Prop 50 is vital to protecting democracy, how CA is standing up to MAGA gerrymandering, and what you can do from abroad to help.

A blue-toned graphic promotes a Democrats Abroad Zoom event titled “CA Prop 50: The First Line of Defense Against GOP Election Rigging.” The event is scheduled for Monday, October 13 at 12:00 PM ET. Text explains that California voters abroad can help counter attempts to undermine the 2026 midterms. The design includes a “No Sleep ’Til November” sticker graphic and monochrome images of Gavin Newsom and Ro Khanna in the lower section.

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Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 2d

6 former US surgeons general are warning the public about RFK Jr: "We are compelled to speak with one voice to say that the actions of HHS Sec Robert F Kennedy Jr. are endangering the health of the nation. Never before have we issued a joint public warning like this." #DemsAbroad

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Democrats Abroad @demsabroad.bsky.social · 2d

Chuck Schumer says “no f*cking way” to #Trump and the #Republicans trying to take away your health care.

Chuck Schumer @schumer.senate.gov · 3d

The government is shut down because Trump and the Republicans are hellbent on taking health care away from you.

And they won’t even come to the table to talk to us about it.

This is not about politics. It's about people.

Let’s break it down:

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Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 2d

Americans abroad, want to DO SOMETHING to protect your right to vote? Go leave a comment on this petition trying to require proof of citizenship to register to vote. This is a poll tax by another name! You can leave anonymous comments. www.regulations.gov/document/EAC...

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ACLU @aclu.org · 4d

Read more about your rights when interacting with military troops or federal agents at aclu.org/deployment_kyr

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 3d

“One week into the government shutdown, top Republican leaders appear to have lost the plot.”

Agreed.

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Trump's off-script comments cause shutdown headaches for GOP

President Donald Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune are straining to project a united front against Democrats.

www.politico.com

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ACLU @aclu.org · 3d

There are steps everyone can take to help make our communities safer for trans people and all of us.

I asked Chase Strangio how to stand up for trans people. It's easier than you think. | Opinion

Trans attorney Chase Strangio has a simple message: It's time for cisgender people to stand up for transgender rights. Here's how.

www.usatoday.com

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3d

What's happening in Chicago is not normal.

The arrest of Alderperson Fuentes is just the latest example of how far Noem and Bovino are willing to go to ignore the rule of law. We must all speak up.

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 3d

Hours with no air traffic controllers.

Staffing shortages.

Flight delays.

Health care costs going through the roof.

Every hour that Donald Trump and Republicans refuse to come to the table to negotiate, the American people get hurt.

www.latimes.com/california/s...

The government shutdown disrupted flights at Hollywood Burbank Airport. Could it get worse?

Hollywood Burbank Airport's air traffic control tower was temporarily unstaffed Monday and flights were delayed or canceled due to staffing shortages amid the government shutdown.

www.latimes.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

RAJU: You swore in 2 GOP members during pro forma session. Why not swear in Grijalva? Does it have to do w/her signature on Epstein petition?

JOHNSON: It has nothing to do with that. We'll swear her in when everybody is back

R: Why not now?

J: Uh - we'll schedule it, I guess, as soon as she wants

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 3d

It’s sad that some folks only ‘see the light’ when it hits home. We were sent here to represent hundreds of thousands of people, not just our households.

It’s time for Republicans to remember their oath and do right by the people they serve.

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Erica Gibson @ericagibson.bsky.social · 3d

If the subsidies expire, people in my home parish in Louisiana will pay $984/family member MORE per year for health insurance. Working families can’t afford to be let down by our government. Call your reps and tell them it’s time to side with the people, not the billionaires.

Chuck Schumer @schumer.senate.gov · 3d

The government is shut down because Trump and the Republicans are hellbent on taking health care away from you.

And they won’t even come to the table to talk to us about it.

This is not about politics. It's about people.

Let’s break it down:

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Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 4d

Save the Date & go trick-or-treating with Dems Abroad Norway on Oct. 18th! First, we’ll protest the TRICKS of the Trump administration at our No Tyrants Protest at Eidsvolls Plass in front of Stortinget from 16-17.00. Then, head over to Sentralen to enjoy TREATS at our Halloween Party/Fundraiser.

Blue poster with
NO TYRANTS
GLOBAL DAY OF DEFIANCE
Courage is contagious. Join us!
18 OCTOBER 2025 16.00-17.00
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Eidsvolls Plass, Oslo
-DEMOCRATS ABROAD written on it. A silhouette of a person wrapped in an American flag is shown in red in the foreground.

WHEN THE PEOPLE RISE, EVEN MONSTERS TREMBLE.
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Norway
BOO THE TYRANTS HALLOWEEN PARTY
- SENTRALEN - 5th floor / Ovre Slottsgate 3, Oslo
18 October - 17.00-21.00
Immediately following the
No Tyrants Protest
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Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 9d

They’re running scared.

Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 9d

It’s a disgrace that Rep. Elect Grijalva has not been sworn in yet! Not only have the Republicans shut down the government, they don’t even do their jobs when they’re on the clock! The people of Arizona deserve better.

Adelita for Congress @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social · 10d

I came to the Capitol, ready to be sworn in and get to work for the people of Southern Arizona. Instead, Speaker Johnson chose to delay, denying our community the representation we deserve.

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Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 9d

Check out what the House Democrats are doing during the Republican shutdown of the US Government. Also request your ballot today and vote in your local elections! www.votefromabroad.org

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Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 13d

Our original Labor Day Rally was postponed due to weather, but the sun shone in Oslo as we defended union rights in the US. We appreciate the words of support and solidarity our speakers expressed & remind our fellow Democrats in Norway the best form of resistance is to use your right to vote!

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NPR @npr.org · 15d

A judge ruled the firing of thousands of federal employees was illegal. But he stopped short of ordering the government to reinstate them, predicting the Supreme Court would overturn it.

A judge ruled their firings were illegal. The government got to do it anyway

A judge ruled the firing of thousands of federal employees was illegal. But he stopped short of ordering the government to reinstate them, predicting the Supreme Court would overturn it.

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Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 15d

Today’s the day! Join us in front of Stortinget from 4-5pm! #SolidaritySeptember

Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 18d

DAN Chair @ericagibson.bsky.social invites Americans and Norwegians to a #SolidaritySeptember rally on Thursday 4-5pm in front of Stortinget! More info here: www.democratsabroad.org/75170/labor_...

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Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 17d

Congratulations to Democrat and new Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva for her win in the Arizona special election and thank you to all the #DemsAbroad who voted to help make this happen!

Adelita for Congress @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social · 17d

Thank you, #AZ07. We made history — juntos. Now, let’s get to work!

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Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 18d

DAN Chair @ericagibson.bsky.social invites Americans and Norwegians to a #SolidaritySeptember rally on Thursday 4-5pm in front of Stortinget! More info here: www.democratsabroad.org/75170/labor_...

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 19d

Our economic freedoms and civil rights are under attack right now.

Over the coming months and years, we're all going to need to work even harder to protect the gains we've made.

We need to answer the call to leadership like the tradeswomen of NABTU have.

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Democrats Abroad UK @demsabroaduk.bsky.social · 20d

Arizona voters overseas from Congressional District 7! You have a special election on September 23 and you can register, request, and return your ballot electronically.

Act now in order to vote!
For all details, go to www.votefromabroad.org/states/AZ

#Arizona #2025Elections #VoteFromAbroad

Top half of the graphic shows an image of a desert with a sunset in the background. Bottom half of the graphic is blue with the text "Arizona Special Election Congressional Distric 7" Below it reads "Deadline to request and submit your ballot September 23"

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 22d

Part of our constitutional crisis is that Republicans are stopping Congress from playing its fundamental oversight role.

Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 22d

Republicans Kill Attempt to Subpoena FCC Chair After Jimmy Kimmel Suspension talkingpointsmemo.com/where-things...

Republicans Kill Attempt to Subpoena FCC Chair After Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

The House Oversight Committee voted Thursday to table a motion to subpoena...

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