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I'm attending No Kings's event, “Mass Call: What's Next After No Kings?” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

Mass Call: What's Next After No Kings? · No Kings

No Kings will be massive, powerful, and meaningful - but it won’t be the end of our work. Join movement leaders and fellow local activists after the big day to come together, celebrate what we accompl...

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October 21, 2025 at 4:24 AM

drbau.bsky.social

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This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/co...

Tell Costco: Don't Cave to Extremists—Dispense Mifepristone Now!

Costco has announced that its pharmacies will NOT dispense mifepristone—a safe, FDA-approved abortion pill used in the majority of abortions nationwide. This dangerous decision is a concession to anti...

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September 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM

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Republicans Against Trumpism

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Kristi Noem didn’t approve FEMA rescue teams for over 72 hours after the Texas floods, following a rule she imposed that required her personal sign-off on any operation over $100K.

This is inexcusable. She should resign.

July 10, 2025 at 5:06 AM

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World Relief Responds to Allegations of Inhumane Conditions and Religious Freedom Violations in “Alligator Alcatraz”

Today, President Donald Trump issued an executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program for at least four months.

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July 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM

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🌊Scott the Process🌊

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February 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM

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Joshua J. Friedman

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Indivisible includes suggested talking points to use when speaking with your senators—whether Democratic or Republican docs.google.com/document/d/1...

TALKING POINTS FOR SENATE DEMOCRATS
Recognize the Crisis
Trump and Musk are orchestrating a hostile takeover of the federal government.
Vought is not just a nominee—he is a direct threat to democracy.
Use Every Procedural Tool to Block This
No is not enough. Yes, we expect every Senate Democrat to vote NO on Russell Vought’s confirmation, but no is not enough. We need Democrats to grind Senate business to a halt and force Republicans to feel the political cost of backing Trump’s extremist agenda.
Deny a quorum. Walk out if necessary to stop Senate business.
Block unanimous consent. Force full roll-call votes on everything.
Max out debate time. Speak for the full 30 hours of debate.
Gum up the works. Object to every procedural motion, force procedural votes, demand roll calls, and delay every possible action. This is not business as usual. We need Democrats to fight with everything they have.
Blanket opposition. Oppose vote NO on every Trump nominee while the coup continues.
Expose Republican Complicity
Force Republicans to defend their vote. Make them answer to the American people.
Call out the risks to Social Security, Medicare, and government programs that millions of people depend on.

TALKING POINTS FOR SENATE REPUBLICANS

You Are Enabling an Unconstitutional Authoritarian Takeover
Supporting Vought = supporting Trump’s plan to dismantle the federal government.
You are allowing a billionaire to dictate public policy.
Your Complicity Will Cost You
Blocking federal funding is deeply unpopular.
If you confirm Vought, you will be held accountable, and your constituents are paying attention.
A No Vote is the Only Way to Avoid Political Fallout
There is no way to spin this. A vote for Vought means selling out your constituents.
Vote NO on Vought.

February 3, 2025 at 2:31 AM

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Joshua J. Friedman

@joshuajfriedman.com

Indivisible is urging people to visit their senators' local offices between now and Thursday to demand that they use every tool—including denying a quorum and blocking unanimous consent—to fight the confirmation of Project 2025 architect Russell Vought for head of OMB docs.google.com/document/d/1...

THE ASK
This week, between Monday and the vote on Vought, we're asking people from all over the country to plan a visit to Senate State Offices to demand Democrats fight and to hold Republicans accountable for their complicity.
DEMOCRATS MUST USE EVERY PROCEDURAL TOOL TO SHUT DOWN
TRUMP'S AGENDA
Yes, we need Democrats to vote no on Vought's nomination, but no is not enough. Democrats have the power to grind Senate business to a halt and force Republicans to feel the political cost of backing Trump's extremist agenda. Here's how:
1. Deny a Quorum: If Republicans don't have 51 votes in the chamber, Democrats can walk out and shut down Senate business entirely.
2. Block Unanimous Consent: Object to every procedural shortcut, forcing Republicans to take the longest possible route for every step of the confirmation process.
3. Max Out Debate Time: Use all 30 hours of debate on Vought to expose Project 2025, Musk's Treasury takeover, and the funding freeze.
4. Delay and Disrupt: Force roll-call votes, quorum calls, and procedural delays to slow everything down.
5. Blanket Opposition: Democrats cannot continue to vote for Trump's other nominees, helping to install more MAGA loyalists into powerful positions in the federal government while this power grab continues.
No Business as Usual: This is a constitutional crisis. Democrats must abandon the old rules and fight with everything they have.
Bottom line: Senate Democrats must block, delay, and obstruct every step of this process-no cooperation, no easy votes, no fast-tracking Trump's takeover. To learn more about how Senate Democrats can shut down Trump's agenda with procedural hardball, check out our explainer here.

February 3, 2025 at 1:45 AM

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Indivisible ❌👑

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TOMORROW: We’re rallying at the Treasury building with @moveon.org to stop Elon Musk’s hostile takeover and tell this unelected billionaire to get his hands off our money. We hope you can join us if you’re in the D.C. area.