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55+ yrs of activism… marching against Vietnam, ERA, 4 time delegate to CA Democratic Convention and elected Democratic National Convention delegate. Founder of Reel Womens Film Festival for Planned Parenthood.
I'm back to the same argument I have had for years over Joe Manchin. We needed him and now we will NEVER have a single vote for anything from West Virginia and he helped us keep the majority. Few are practical in our Democratic party. And.... eventually we would have been blamed for continued chaos.
November 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I'm back to the same argument I have had for years over Joe Manchin. We needed him and now we will NEVER have a single vote for anything from West Virginia and he helped us keep the majority. Few are practical in our Democratic party. And.... eventually we would have been blamed for continued chaos.
The worst Democrat is better than the best Republican.
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 AM
The worst Democrat is better than the best Republican.
I think Schumer is forcing the House back to work. This is where it all has to begin.
November 10, 2025 at 5:21 AM
I think Schumer is forcing the House back to work. This is where it all has to begin.
Maybe (just maybe) Senate Democrats voting to end the shutdown are playing chess, not checkers. Forcing the House to stay in session, keeping them working, and giving House Dems time to hold the line and get Adelita Grijalva sworn in…
November 10, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Maybe (just maybe) Senate Democrats voting to end the shutdown are playing chess, not checkers. Forcing the House to stay in session, keeping them working, and giving House Dems time to hold the line and get Adelita Grijalva sworn in…
A 50-year mortgage might sound good to Trump because lower payments, easier to qualify. But not so fast. You’ll pay far more in interest, build equity at a snail’s pace, and risk going underwater if prices drop just like 2008. Short-term relief, long-term regret.
November 10, 2025 at 12:27 AM
A 50-year mortgage might sound good to Trump because lower payments, easier to qualify. But not so fast. You’ll pay far more in interest, build equity at a snail’s pace, and risk going underwater if prices drop just like 2008. Short-term relief, long-term regret.
Thank you Madam Speaker!
November 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Thank you Madam Speaker!
Reposted
When the Democrats lose an election, they debate endlessly how they can appeal to more voters. When Republicans lose an election, they think of ways to keep more people from voting.
November 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
When the Democrats lose an election, they debate endlessly how they can appeal to more voters. When Republicans lose an election, they think of ways to keep more people from voting.
Turns out America is better than gaudy excess or destruction.
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Turns out America is better than gaudy excess or destruction.
Wow!!!
Better than recall margin!!!
Now 65% in favor of Prop 50!!!
Thank you Governor Newsom!
Better than recall margin!!!
Now 65% in favor of Prop 50!!!
Thank you Governor Newsom!
November 5, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Wow!!!
Better than recall margin!!!
Now 65% in favor of Prop 50!!!
Thank you Governor Newsom!
Better than recall margin!!!
Now 65% in favor of Prop 50!!!
Thank you Governor Newsom!
There’s a big tent in the Democratic Party.
Embrace it.
Embrace it.
November 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
There’s a big tent in the Democratic Party.
Embrace it.
Embrace it.
Interesting analysis.
Winning candidates did not talk about Trump but issues!
Winning candidates did not talk about Trump but issues!
November 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Interesting analysis.
Winning candidates did not talk about Trump but issues!
Winning candidates did not talk about Trump but issues!
Get out the vote vs $$$
November 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Get out the vote vs $$$
Listening to Abigail Spanberger - class and gratitude. Family! Country! Exactly what we need!
November 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Listening to Abigail Spanberger - class and gratitude. Family! Country! Exactly what we need!
The long voting lines in NYC are incredible. Young people! Voting & waiting.
Say what you will, gotta pay attention.
Say what you will, gotta pay attention.
November 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The long voting lines in NYC are incredible. Young people! Voting & waiting.
Say what you will, gotta pay attention.
Say what you will, gotta pay attention.
I meet the news that Nancy Pelosi is not seeking reelection with very mixed feelings. Yes, I am always pushing for younger candidates, but this giant simply cannot be replaced. Thank you Madam Speaker. I am sure you will continue to support and lead in new ways.
November 3, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I meet the news that Nancy Pelosi is not seeking reelection with very mixed feelings. Yes, I am always pushing for younger candidates, but this giant simply cannot be replaced. Thank you Madam Speaker. I am sure you will continue to support and lead in new ways.
Trump’s disapproval: 63% Worst ever
Democrats’ favorability: 33% positive / 63% negative. Worst in decades
Unpopularity on both sides. Who will turn it into an opportunity? The one who connects, not just complains.
Democrats’ favorability: 33% positive / 63% negative. Worst in decades
Unpopularity on both sides. Who will turn it into an opportunity? The one who connects, not just complains.
November 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Trump’s disapproval: 63% Worst ever
Democrats’ favorability: 33% positive / 63% negative. Worst in decades
Unpopularity on both sides. Who will turn it into an opportunity? The one who connects, not just complains.
Democrats’ favorability: 33% positive / 63% negative. Worst in decades
Unpopularity on both sides. Who will turn it into an opportunity? The one who connects, not just complains.
Caution to @democrats.org Our diverse opinions are a strength not a flaw.
Yes, I defended Joe Manchin (& argued about it!) because in W VIRGINIA he was an anomaly who kept the majority & helped pass key legislation. W/out voices like his, we get MAGA.
We win by growing the tent, not purifying it.
Yes, I defended Joe Manchin (& argued about it!) because in W VIRGINIA he was an anomaly who kept the majority & helped pass key legislation. W/out voices like his, we get MAGA.
We win by growing the tent, not purifying it.
Opinion | This Is the Way You Beat Trump — and Trumpism
www.nytimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Caution to @democrats.org Our diverse opinions are a strength not a flaw.
Yes, I defended Joe Manchin (& argued about it!) because in W VIRGINIA he was an anomaly who kept the majority & helped pass key legislation. W/out voices like his, we get MAGA.
We win by growing the tent, not purifying it.
Yes, I defended Joe Manchin (& argued about it!) because in W VIRGINIA he was an anomaly who kept the majority & helped pass key legislation. W/out voices like his, we get MAGA.
We win by growing the tent, not purifying it.
Trump’s “plan” for healthcare is the same as his “plan” for the East Wing which is all smoke and mirrors, zero details, and no real work behind it. He promises everything, delivers nothing, and hopes we don’t notice.
About 35% of America still falling for it.
About 35% of America still falling for it.
November 2, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Trump’s “plan” for healthcare is the same as his “plan” for the East Wing which is all smoke and mirrors, zero details, and no real work behind it. He promises everything, delivers nothing, and hopes we don’t notice.
About 35% of America still falling for it.
About 35% of America still falling for it.
Trump had a Great Gatsby party at Mar a Lago last night. While people went off SNAP. Oh the irony. So Trumpian. Like Tom and Daisy, these people seem selfish and emotionally empty. Money protects them but does not give them moral depth. Their privilege destroys others and they walk away untouched.
November 2, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Trump had a Great Gatsby party at Mar a Lago last night. While people went off SNAP. Oh the irony. So Trumpian. Like Tom and Daisy, these people seem selfish and emotionally empty. Money protects them but does not give them moral depth. Their privilege destroys others and they walk away untouched.
The party that says people on public assistance “don’t work” has kept the U.S. House out of session for 32+ days and they’ve only been in session about 120 days all year. Do your jobs!!!
October 31, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The party that says people on public assistance “don’t work” has kept the U.S. House out of session for 32+ days and they’ve only been in session about 120 days all year. Do your jobs!!!
SUCH BS FROM GOP!!!!!!!!!! FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IF THEY WANT THEM TO BE. DON'T BLAME DEMOCRATS. JUDGES HAVE TO STEP IN BECAUSE YOU WON'T DO YOUR JOB! BREAKING NEWS: Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 31, 2025 at 9:43 PM
SUCH BS FROM GOP!!!!!!!!!! FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IF THEY WANT THEM TO BE. DON'T BLAME DEMOCRATS. JUDGES HAVE TO STEP IN BECAUSE YOU WON'T DO YOUR JOB! BREAKING NEWS: Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Firefighter arsonist. Trump is and always has been. Trade war with China ended with less than we had before but more than we had pre-tariffs.
October 31, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Firefighter arsonist. Trump is and always has been. Trade war with China ended with less than we had before but more than we had pre-tariffs.
Waiting for GOP healthcare plan?
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) says we should bring back high-risk pools. We've tried that.
• Higher costs for people w/ cancer, diabetes, etc.
• Wait lists & coverage caps
• People going broke while “insured”
Need real solutions not punishment for preexisting conditions.
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) says we should bring back high-risk pools. We've tried that.
• Higher costs for people w/ cancer, diabetes, etc.
• Wait lists & coverage caps
• People going broke while “insured”
Need real solutions not punishment for preexisting conditions.
October 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Waiting for GOP healthcare plan?
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) says we should bring back high-risk pools. We've tried that.
• Higher costs for people w/ cancer, diabetes, etc.
• Wait lists & coverage caps
• People going broke while “insured”
Need real solutions not punishment for preexisting conditions.
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) says we should bring back high-risk pools. We've tried that.
• Higher costs for people w/ cancer, diabetes, etc.
• Wait lists & coverage caps
• People going broke while “insured”
Need real solutions not punishment for preexisting conditions.
41.7 million Americans rely on SNAP. How much fraud is there?
Starving people to stop a small percent of fraud? That’s worse.
Starving people to stop a small percent of fraud? That’s worse.
October 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
41.7 million Americans rely on SNAP. How much fraud is there?
Starving people to stop a small percent of fraud? That’s worse.
Starving people to stop a small percent of fraud? That’s worse.