Melissa Schwartz
@mschwartz3.bsky.social
Seasoned strategic and crisis communicator; perpetual resistance fighter. Team @DemocracyForward.org
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On the anniversary of the Jan 6 Insurrection, CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social calls out President Trump: "It’s a stroke of dark irony that as this president would pardon violent rioters and insurrections, he would have the audacity to call people across this country un-American for saying ‘No Kings.’”
January 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
On the anniversary of the Jan 6 Insurrection, CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social calls out President Trump: "It’s a stroke of dark irony that as this president would pardon violent rioters and insurrections, he would have the audacity to call people across this country un-American for saying ‘No Kings.’”
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The attack on our democracy 5 years ago at the Capitol is now playing out on national and global stages due to the lawlessness of our president and his allies. But, as I will say on Capitol Hill today, there is a path forward if we all do our part. And Congress must do its part too.
Five years after the Capitol Insurrection, the attacks on our democracy are only intensifying.
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social is testifying on Capitol Hill on the aftermath of Jan 6 and ongoing harms to American democracy.
TUNE IN @ 10 AM ET: www.youtube.com/live/EUEmzBY...
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social is testifying on Capitol Hill on the aftermath of Jan 6 and ongoing harms to American democracy.
TUNE IN @ 10 AM ET: www.youtube.com/live/EUEmzBY...
After January 6th: Setting the Record Straight on the Capitol Insurrection
YouTube video by Rep. Jeffries
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January 6, 2026 at 3:21 PM
The attack on our democracy 5 years ago at the Capitol is now playing out on national and global stages due to the lawlessness of our president and his allies. But, as I will say on Capitol Hill today, there is a path forward if we all do our part. And Congress must do its part too.
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For once, we agree with Elon Musk on something.
DOGE is a failure that wasted more money than it saved and did nothing to help the American people.
DOGE is a failure that wasted more money than it saved and did nothing to help the American people.
Elon Musk says DOGE was only 'somewhat successful' and he wouldn't do it again
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO made his remarks in a friendly interview with his aide and conservative influencer Katie Miller, who is married to White House adviser Stephen Miller.
www.pbs.org
January 6, 2026 at 3:00 AM
For once, we agree with Elon Musk on something.
DOGE is a failure that wasted more money than it saved and did nothing to help the American people.
DOGE is a failure that wasted more money than it saved and did nothing to help the American people.
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Science, not politics, should drive health care decisions.
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @strictscrutiny.bsky.social to talk about our suit against the Trump-Vance admin for retaliatory grant cancellations against @ameracadpeds.bsky.social and its advocacy for evidence-based vaccine policy.
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @strictscrutiny.bsky.social to talk about our suit against the Trump-Vance admin for retaliatory grant cancellations against @ameracadpeds.bsky.social and its advocacy for evidence-based vaccine policy.
January 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Science, not politics, should drive health care decisions.
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @strictscrutiny.bsky.social to talk about our suit against the Trump-Vance admin for retaliatory grant cancellations against @ameracadpeds.bsky.social and its advocacy for evidence-based vaccine policy.
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @strictscrutiny.bsky.social to talk about our suit against the Trump-Vance admin for retaliatory grant cancellations against @ameracadpeds.bsky.social and its advocacy for evidence-based vaccine policy.
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Congress must demand accountability for the President’s continued erosion of democratic norms in the US. Maduro is an illegitimate and harmful autocrat but misusing US forces contrary to US and international law and eroding US democratic norms doesn’t make our nation or the world safer.
January 3, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Congress must demand accountability for the President’s continued erosion of democratic norms in the US. Maduro is an illegitimate and harmful autocrat but misusing US forces contrary to US and international law and eroding US democratic norms doesn’t make our nation or the world safer.
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2025 was quite a year but what our team at @democracyforward.org saw is there’s nothing we, the people can’t do when we work together.
With courage and community, we head into 2026 and are ready for what comes. Thank you for being part of us.
With courage and community, we head into 2026 and are ready for what comes. Thank you for being part of us.
December 31, 2025 at 11:32 PM
2025 was quite a year but what our team at @democracyforward.org saw is there’s nothing we, the people can’t do when we work together.
With courage and community, we head into 2026 and are ready for what comes. Thank you for being part of us.
With courage and community, we head into 2026 and are ready for what comes. Thank you for being part of us.
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Our ins and outs for 2026 💙
December 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Our ins and outs for 2026 💙
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This past year, we fought – and WON – in court to restore trillions in federal funding for vital services people across the country rely on.
December 29, 2025 at 11:11 PM
This past year, we fought – and WON – in court to restore trillions in federal funding for vital services people across the country rely on.
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CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joins @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social to discuss the Trump-Vance administration's failed immigration policies and how we will push back in 2026.
December 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joins @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social to discuss the Trump-Vance administration's failed immigration policies and how we will push back in 2026.
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"This administration has been governing in a way that is on a collision course with the Constitution."
Our CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social in @theguardian.com on the Trump-Vance administration's illegal and unconstitutional agenda.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Our CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social in @theguardian.com on the Trump-Vance administration's illegal and unconstitutional agenda.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Dragged down by an unpopular president, Republicans are bracing for a midterm trouncing
As Americans tire of Donald Trump, a Democratic midterm ‘tsunami’ could sweep the GOP out of power
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December 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
"This administration has been governing in a way that is on a collision course with the Constitution."
Our CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social in @theguardian.com on the Trump-Vance administration's illegal and unconstitutional agenda.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Our CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social in @theguardian.com on the Trump-Vance administration's illegal and unconstitutional agenda.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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“They’re losing in all courts, they’re losing before judges President Trump himself appointed, and people are pushing back. “ @skyeperryman.bsky.social on the growing backlash to President Trump’s immigration crackdown after the Supreme Court blocked his deployment of the National Guard to Chicago.
December 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
“They’re losing in all courts, they’re losing before judges President Trump himself appointed, and people are pushing back. “ @skyeperryman.bsky.social on the growing backlash to President Trump’s immigration crackdown after the Supreme Court blocked his deployment of the National Guard to Chicago.
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This year has made clear the American people aren’t letting our democracy go down without a fight. The Trump-Vance administration is losing in court far more than they are winning.
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social talks to @jenpsaki.bsky.social on our legal strategy heading into the new year.
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social talks to @jenpsaki.bsky.social on our legal strategy heading into the new year.
December 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This year has made clear the American people aren’t letting our democracy go down without a fight. The Trump-Vance administration is losing in court far more than they are winning.
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social talks to @jenpsaki.bsky.social on our legal strategy heading into the new year.
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social talks to @jenpsaki.bsky.social on our legal strategy heading into the new year.
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From targeting pediatricians to survivors of sexual assault to those struggling with homelessness, President Trump’s behavior this holiday season has been absolutely grinch-like.
Shame on you, Mr. Trump.
Shame on you, Mr. Trump.
December 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
From targeting pediatricians to survivors of sexual assault to those struggling with homelessness, President Trump’s behavior this holiday season has been absolutely grinch-like.
Shame on you, Mr. Trump.
Shame on you, Mr. Trump.
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BREAKING: We’re honored to represent the American Academy of Pediatrics after nearly $12 million of their federal public-health funding was cut in an attempt to retaliate against them for speaking out against the admin’s health policies.
We will stop this blatant abuse of power in court.
We will stop this blatant abuse of power in court.
December 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
BREAKING: We’re honored to represent the American Academy of Pediatrics after nearly $12 million of their federal public-health funding was cut in an attempt to retaliate against them for speaking out against the admin’s health policies.
We will stop this blatant abuse of power in court.
We will stop this blatant abuse of power in court.
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The power of the people defined 2025. Together, we have the power to defy isolation, the power to resist authoritarianism, and the power to build toward a better future.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The power of the people defined 2025. Together, we have the power to defy isolation, the power to resist authoritarianism, and the power to build toward a better future.
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We’re calling for an investigation into DHS Sec. Kristi Noem for misusing government resources to display a video in airports across the country blaming TSA delays on Democrats shutting down the government.
This is in clear violation of the Hatch Act and Sec. Noem must be held accountable.
This is in clear violation of the Hatch Act and Sec. Noem must be held accountable.
December 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
We’re calling for an investigation into DHS Sec. Kristi Noem for misusing government resources to display a video in airports across the country blaming TSA delays on Democrats shutting down the government.
This is in clear violation of the Hatch Act and Sec. Noem must be held accountable.
This is in clear violation of the Hatch Act and Sec. Noem must be held accountable.
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The American people deserve to know the truth—did Tom Homan accept a bribe from undercover FBI agents or not?
Despite what the government claims, his personal interests are not more important than the American people.
Despite what the government claims, his personal interests are not more important than the American people.
The Trump-Vance admin claims it closed its investigation into border czar Tom Homan allegedly accepting a $50k bribe – yet it refuses to confirm the existence of records related to the investigation.
Our case proves the government is continuing to stonewall, and we will keep fighting for the truth.
Our case proves the government is continuing to stonewall, and we will keep fighting for the truth.
No one is above the law. The public deserves transparency & accountability from government leaders. We'll be in court to get answers.
December 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The American people deserve to know the truth—did Tom Homan accept a bribe from undercover FBI agents or not?
Despite what the government claims, his personal interests are not more important than the American people.
Despite what the government claims, his personal interests are not more important than the American people.
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BREAKING: The Trump-Vance admin bans abortion care and counseling for veterans in secret.
The VA now has the most extreme abortion restriction across federal agencies’ health care programs.
Veterans deserve the freedom to make their own health care choices. We're nowhere near done fighting.
The VA now has the most extreme abortion restriction across federal agencies’ health care programs.
Veterans deserve the freedom to make their own health care choices. We're nowhere near done fighting.
December 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
BREAKING: The Trump-Vance admin bans abortion care and counseling for veterans in secret.
The VA now has the most extreme abortion restriction across federal agencies’ health care programs.
Veterans deserve the freedom to make their own health care choices. We're nowhere near done fighting.
The VA now has the most extreme abortion restriction across federal agencies’ health care programs.
Veterans deserve the freedom to make their own health care choices. We're nowhere near done fighting.
“The American Civil Liberties Union and @democracyforward.org challenged the deportation of the Venezuelans, saying the Alien Enemies Act was invoked illegally and that the men should have been given the opportunity to argue against their removal.”
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Federal judge says U.S. must give due process to deported Venezuelans
Judge James Boasberg said the U.S. denied due process to the Venezuelan men it deported to a prison in El Salvador after President Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act.
www.npr.org
December 23, 2025 at 2:45 AM
“The American Civil Liberties Union and @democracyforward.org challenged the deportation of the Venezuelans, saying the Alien Enemies Act was invoked illegally and that the men should have been given the opportunity to argue against their removal.”
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Oversight isn't optional.
This ruling restores Congress’s ability to conduct visits to better understand how DHS is treating individuals – including U.S. citizens – in detention facilities.
We’re honored to represent these members in defending transparency, human dignity, and the rule of law.
This ruling restores Congress’s ability to conduct visits to better understand how DHS is treating individuals – including U.S. citizens – in detention facilities.
We’re honored to represent these members in defending transparency, human dignity, and the rule of law.
ICE Must Allow Lawmakers to Inspect Detention Centers, Judge Rules
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Oversight isn't optional.
This ruling restores Congress’s ability to conduct visits to better understand how DHS is treating individuals – including U.S. citizens – in detention facilities.
We’re honored to represent these members in defending transparency, human dignity, and the rule of law.
This ruling restores Congress’s ability to conduct visits to better understand how DHS is treating individuals – including U.S. citizens – in detention facilities.
We’re honored to represent these members in defending transparency, human dignity, and the rule of law.
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We’re suing the Trump-Vance admin to expose who is behind the transphobic, dehumanizing decision to alter the official portrait caption of former Assistant Health Secretary Admiral Rachel Levine—the highest-ranking openly transgender government official in U.S. history.
We'll get answers in court.
We'll get answers in court.
EXCLUSIVE: Democracy Forward files FOIA lawsuit after HHS deadnames Rachel Levine
Trans former assistant health secretary's name changed on official portrait.
www.washingtonblade.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
We’re suing the Trump-Vance admin to expose who is behind the transphobic, dehumanizing decision to alter the official portrait caption of former Assistant Health Secretary Admiral Rachel Levine—the highest-ranking openly transgender government official in U.S. history.
We'll get answers in court.
We'll get answers in court.
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We do not live in North Korea, yet we continue to see this dictator-like trend of the president’s name appearing on federal buildings that belong to the American people.
The Kennedy Center Board must be held accountable for giving into the President's vanity exercise in violation of federal law.
The Kennedy Center Board must be held accountable for giving into the President's vanity exercise in violation of federal law.
Democracy Forward Demands Transparency After Kennedy Center Was Unlawfully and Abruptly Renamed - Democracy Forward
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December 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
We do not live in North Korea, yet we continue to see this dictator-like trend of the president’s name appearing on federal buildings that belong to the American people.
The Kennedy Center Board must be held accountable for giving into the President's vanity exercise in violation of federal law.
The Kennedy Center Board must be held accountable for giving into the President's vanity exercise in violation of federal law.
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The Kennedy Center Board’s attempt to aid and abet President Trump’s vanity exercise violates federal law.
The abrupt decisions to add Trump’s name to this treasured landmark must—at the very least—be transparent, accountable, and open to public scrutiny.
Our investigation will make sure of it.
The abrupt decisions to add Trump’s name to this treasured landmark must—at the very least—be transparent, accountable, and open to public scrutiny.
Our investigation will make sure of it.
Democracy Forward Demands Transparency After Kennedy Center Was Unlawfully and Abruptly Renamed - Democracy Forward
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December 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The Kennedy Center Board’s attempt to aid and abet President Trump’s vanity exercise violates federal law.
The abrupt decisions to add Trump’s name to this treasured landmark must—at the very least—be transparent, accountable, and open to public scrutiny.
Our investigation will make sure of it.
The abrupt decisions to add Trump’s name to this treasured landmark must—at the very least—be transparent, accountable, and open to public scrutiny.
Our investigation will make sure of it.
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BREAKING: We just won a court order blocking the Trump-Vance admin's harmful attempt to restrict federal funds for proven solutions to homelessness.
This victory helps to keep hundreds of thousands of veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, and vulnerable families housed and out of the cold.
This victory helps to keep hundreds of thousands of veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, and vulnerable families housed and out of the cold.
December 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
BREAKING: We just won a court order blocking the Trump-Vance admin's harmful attempt to restrict federal funds for proven solutions to homelessness.
This victory helps to keep hundreds of thousands of veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, and vulnerable families housed and out of the cold.
This victory helps to keep hundreds of thousands of veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, and vulnerable families housed and out of the cold.
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We're grateful that the court stopped the Trump-Vance admin’s illegal attempt to fire civil servants, yet again.
@democracyforward.org is honored to work with federal workers’ unions to protect the nonpartisan civil service that works for all Americans.
@democracyforward.org is honored to work with federal workers’ unions to protect the nonpartisan civil service that works for all Americans.
BREAKING: We won another court order blocking the Trump-Vance admin’s unlawful mass firings of civil servants.
We'll keep showing up in court to hold the Trump-Vance admin accountable to the people and the laws of the nation.
We'll keep showing up in court to hold the Trump-Vance admin accountable to the people and the laws of the nation.
December 17, 2025 at 11:32 PM
We're grateful that the court stopped the Trump-Vance admin’s illegal attempt to fire civil servants, yet again.
@democracyforward.org is honored to work with federal workers’ unions to protect the nonpartisan civil service that works for all Americans.
@democracyforward.org is honored to work with federal workers’ unions to protect the nonpartisan civil service that works for all Americans.