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Fatima Goss Graves @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social · 3d

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Because it conflicts with the constitution.

Federal judge blocks Trump from deploying Oregon National Guard to Portland — Oregon Capital Chronicle

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from federalizing and deploying Oregon National Guard troops to Portland following a challenge from the state and the city of Portland.

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Fatima Goss Graves @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social · 3d

There is no way to harm just part of the popilation. We're all connected. We rise and fall together. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/04/u...

A Freeze on Medicaid Payments Is Forcing Cuts to Rural Health Care

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Jennie Wetter @jennieindc.bsky.social · 8d

🚨 New Episode 🚨

This week on @reprosfightback.bsky.social I talk to the amazing @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social with the @nwlc.org about abortion access in the U.S. Y'all I had so much fun talking to her. You really don't want to miss this conversation. #podcast

rePROs Fight Back @reprosfightback.bsky.social · 8d

Polls & ballots resoundingly show that abortion access is popular in the U.S. Yet extremists are waging a coordinated attack to dismantle reproductive freedom. Fatima Goss Graves, President & CEO of @nwlc.org, joins us to discuss the status of abortion access, what’s ahead, & what brings her hope.

Temperature Check: What is the Status of Abortion Access in the U.S.? — rePROs Fight Back

Whether it’s communicated in polls or at the ballot box, access to abortion is extremely popular in the United States. Yet, our rights are being blatantly stripped away—and abortion care won’t be the ...

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Fatima Goss Graves @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social · 6d

And will be in excellent hands with the brilliant @ashleyallison.bsky.social 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽https://edition.cnn.com/2025/10/02/media/the-root-go-media-ashley-allison

The Root returns to Black ownership | CNN Business

Ashley Allison, a Democratic political strategist and CNN commentator, said Thursday that she is acquiring The Root from G/O Media.

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Fatima Goss Graves @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social · 18d

Courage is found in all sorts of places.

Oliver Willis @owillis.bsky.social · 19d

Interesting

Michael Eisner
@Michael_Eisner
Where has all the leadership gone? If not for university presidents, law firm managing partners, and corporate chief executives standing up against bullies, who then will step up for the first amendment? The “suspending indefinitely” of Jimmy Kimmel immediately after the Chairman of the FCC's aggressive yet hollow threatening of the Disney Company is yet another example of out-of-control intimidation. Maybe the Constitution should have said, “Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, except in one’s political or financial self-interest.” By-the-way, for the record, this ex-CEO finds Jimmy Kimmel very talented and funny.

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Fatima Goss Graves @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social · 27d

Political violence begets more violence. And none of us are safer for it.

This is terrible-his family and friends are surely mourning and I hope they find healing.

And in the meantime it only reinforces that we lack the leaders to actually address the violence that plagues this nation.

Parker Molloy @parkermolloy.com · 28d

Politics reporter from Deseret News:

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Utah Speaker Mike Schultz confirms Charlie Kirk is dead.

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Fatima Goss Graves @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social · 29d

Also Justice Roberts when it comes to school admissions and voter suppression: "The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating based on race."

Mark Joseph Stern @mjsdc.bsky.social · Sep 8

BREAKING: By an apparent 6–3 vote, the Supreme Court halts an injunction that had prevented immigration agents from racially profiling Latinos in central California.

Sotomayor, dissenting, says the decision is "unconscionably irreconcilable with our nation's constitutional guarantees."

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Sue Fulton @suefulton.bsky.social · Sep 3

My protein for today: pushing back on VA’s new abortion ban - with @kwilliams101.bsky.social, @kyleannehunter.bsky.social, @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social and other heroes!

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Fatima Goss Graves @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social · Sep 4

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D.C. attorney general sues Trump seeking halt to National Guard deployment

The lawsuit seeking to force the Trump administration to withdraw National Guard troops is the second one that Attorney General Brian Schwalb has filed against since the president declared a “crime em...

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Fatima Goss Graves @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social · Sep 3

We do not have to aid his lawlessness. apple.news/Ads2RuYJeQvK...

Bowser to provide indefinite coordination with federal law enforcement — The Washington Post

Bowser issued an executive order Tuesday requiring local coordination with federal law enforcement “to the maximum extent allowable by law.” The order gives no expiration date.

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Fatima Goss Graves @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social · Aug 26

This sort of reckless, illegal behavior only works if there are loads of enablers.

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Fatima Goss Graves @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social · Aug 26

Lisa Cook said she would not be bullied, an essential stance for an independent agency.

But it’s not just Gov Cook who must find courage—it is everyone fretting about our economy. Time to decide whether courage really is contagious. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

Trump Says He Is Removing Fed Governor Lisa Cook

In a letter posted online Monday night, Trump said he had determined there is “sufficient cause” to remove Cook from her position.

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Fatima Goss Graves @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social · Aug 22

Shut it down.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Aug 22

Breaking News: A federal judge ordered that “Alligator Alcatraz,” a Florida immigration detention center, be shut down, at least temporarily, within 60 days.

Judge Orders ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center in Florida to Shut Down for Now

A judge ruled that the state and federal governments acted illegally by not conducting an environmental review before building the center in the Florida Everglades.

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Amy Siskind @amysiskind.com · Aug 11

Just like our employment numbers, crime in DC is falling. Trump will probably fire the person who compile this data too.

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Fatima Goss Graves @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social · Jul 27

"Our country and our communities are counting on civil society organizations to thrive, and we must support them. The foundations of American freedom depend on it."

---Sound words from
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Opinion | You May Not Be Trump’s Target This Time. But You Could Be Next.

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Fatima Goss Graves @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social · Jul 17

No prosecutor was willing to sign those shameful papers. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/u...

Justice Dept. Asks for 1-Day Sentence for Ex-Officer Convicted in Breonna Taylor Raid

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Fatima Goss Graves @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social · Jul 4

Thrilled to announce I’m speaking at the #GlobalBlackEconomicForum during #ESSENCEFest!

We’re tackling the future of work, wealth, health, and democracy—because our future can’t wait.

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Fatima Goss Graves @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social · Jul 1

Shame, shame, shame.

National Women's Law Center @nwlc.org · Jul 1

To every Senate Republican who chose billionaires over everyday people by voting to pass the "Big Beautiful Bill": shame on you.

This bill steals health care, food, and student loan assistance from millions. We are urging the House to oppose this betrayal.

Senate passes Trump’s tax bill, sending it to House for final passage

The legislation extends trillions of dollars in tax cuts from Trump’s first term and implements new campaign promises, while spending billions on immigration.

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Fatima Goss Graves @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social · Jun 30

The Big Betrayal Bill has not yet passed into law.

There is still time for Republicans to find their courage and show up for their constituents, who did not vote for their hospitals to close and to lose their health coverage.

Call your Senator-tell them to vote no. (202) 224-3121

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Call Your Reps @callyourreps.us · Jun 30

If you would like to contact this rep:

Local Office #: (414) 297-4451

DC Office #: (202) 224-5653

Office Website: https://www.baldwin.senate.gov

Please only contact if this is your rep. If you wish to speak to another rep about this issue, find them here: https://reps.fyi

Home | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin

The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin

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Senator Tammy Baldwin @baldwin.senate.gov · Jun 30

I'm on the Capitol steps with ‪Senator Klobuchar‬ and families who are speaking out against the bill that Republicans are trying to jam through that would take away health care from 17 million Americans.

We are not giving up in this fight.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jun 29

Senate Republicans have quietly inserted provisions in President Trump’s domestic policy bill that would not only end federal support for wind and solar energy but would impose an entirely new tax on future projects, a move that industry groups say could devastate the renewable power industry.

G.O.P. Bill Adds Surprise Tax That Could Cripple Wind and Solar Power

Wind and solar companies were already bracing for Congress to end federal subsidies. But the Senate bill goes even further and penalizes those industries.

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Fatima Goss Graves @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social · Jun 29

The word "win" is doing a lot of work here.

This is much closer than predicted. Now is the time to make your voices heard.

Nobody is demanding millions be kicked off of their health care. No one is begging for families to go hungry.

Axios @axios.com · Jun 29

BREAKING: Senate Republicans voted to move forward with President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" — clearing a significant hurdle

Senate ekes out late-night win on Trump's "big, beautiful bill"

The vote kicks off hours of debate followed by a vote-a-rama.

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Janai Nelson @janainelson.bsky.social · Jun 28

A word on the sanctity of birthright citizenship: Rights that Black Americans created for our liberation—also benefitting countless others—are routinely undermined by opponents of our freedom who try to convince us it is in our interest to adopt their narrowest construction. 1/4

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Fatima Goss Graves @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social · Jun 27

Turns out elections have consequences at every level.

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