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HereWeGoAgain ❌👑 @kathygpr.bsky.social · 12h

Lat month my senator @murray.senate.gov introduced a continuing resolution (CR) that would fund the government, repeal the draconian Repub health care cuts, and permanently extend the ACA tax credits. Every single Senate R voted against it.

Call Congress 202/224-3121: “Pass Sen. Murray’s CR.”

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HereWeGoAgain ❌👑 @kathygpr.bsky.social · 12h

This looks like a good time to stay home. Also, let the airlines you use know that you want them to press the Repubs to get back to work, negotiate with Dems to protect healthcare, fund the govt & defund ICE/secret police.

This has to stop. @alaskaairlines.bsky.social @deltaairways.bsky.social

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 12h

Adelita Grijalva won her election fair and square.

Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.

Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.

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HereWeGoAgain ❌👑 @kathygpr.bsky.social · 12h

He rushed to swear in Repubs who got elected but not the Dem.

Call Congress (especially the Repubs) at 202/224-3121 and say, "Swear in Adelita. Obey the law."

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Vaquera Elisa @boxelderdust.bsky.social · 1d

On the one hand, civ-mil relations are gonna be nuts for the rest of my life

On the other hand, encouraging that the military isn’t cowed at every level

💞Sabrina💞 @sabrinarina.bsky.social · 1d

Oregon National Guard Adjutant General, General Gronewold says if they are federalized, that he will advise the Title 10 commander to utilize National Guard Troops to PROTECT protesters at ICE facilities. This is the right answer.

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HereWeGoAgain ❌👑 @kathygpr.bsky.social · 20h

If you live in any of these areas, call Congress at 202/224-3121 and let them know you know this and will vote accordingly.

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

500 hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics are at risk of closing because of the Trump-Republican big, ugly bill. Many are in rural areas.

Meanwhile, Republican-held US House districts and states Trump won in 2024 rely more on ACA coverage.

They're selling out their own voters.

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HereWeGoAgain ❌👑 @kathygpr.bsky.social · 19h

An interesting addition to the idea that self-care is important in these times.

Melissa Nadia Viviana @resistrebelrevolt.net · 6d

DLMayfield:

"Here’s my pep talk after studying authoritarianism:

They never truly expect a long-term resistance movement because they think people are a collection of trauma triggers who are easily controlled through terror.

The best way to resist fascism is to not let them terrorize you."

Here’s my pep talk after studying authoritarianism:

1). They never truly expect a long-term resistance movement bc they think people are a collection of trauma triggers who are easily controlled thru terror

2). If they can’t terrorize you 24/7 in your mind, they have already lost the war

3). The single best way you can resist fascism is to not let them terrorize you constantly. Protect your mental health to ensure you are not constantly in a terrorized state

4). Keep connecting to who you are at your core. Your values, preferences, ethics, and beliefs. Build up capacity to resist

5). Remember they are like abusive parents: they only see us extensions of them. They have no clue how powerful joy and community and self-expression can be. We can use this to our advantage — we can be the strong-willed child they never saw coming.

Spending time connecting to your true self is not selfish in these times — it’s intricately connected to a resistance movement that is tied to honoring our bodies, our communities, and to the land. We have to build capacity to resist by being exactly who we are!

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HereWeGoAgain ❌👑 @kathygpr.bsky.social · 19h

Yes!!

Continue to stand strong. Fight hard, @murray.senate.gov @cantwell.senate.gov @jayapal.house.gov

Call them, folks! Let them know we want them fighting @westseattleindivisible.com @seattleindivisible.bsky.social @wallingfordindivisible.com

PoliticalNash @politicalnash.bsky.social · 4d

To the #HouseDemocrats #SenateDemocrats - stop acting like you’re protecting government norms, there are no norms. Stand up and fight, get in the way of every piece of legislation, delay, get in their faces, do whatever it takes or GET OUT OF THE WAY #DV1 #ProudBlue @iampoliticsgirl.bsky.social

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HereWeGoAgain ❌👑 @kathygpr.bsky.social · 19h

Call Congress every darn day.

202/224-3121

“Stop trump’s shutdown. Protect healthcare. Stop the rescissions.*”

* legalspeak for illegally withholding funds already appropriated. Cancer funding, education funding, etc.

Tompkins County Democratic Committee @tompkinscountydems.bsky.social · 4d

Rural Americans are staring down a 107% spike in health insurance premiums if ACA tax credits expire. Republicans chose billionaire tax breaks over farmers & working families.

Everyone pays the price for #TrumpsHealthCareShutdown. Tell a friend.

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HereWeGoAgain ❌👑 @kathygpr.bsky.social · 18h

I’m so proud of my senator, @murray.senate.gov Patty Murray!

open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...

Meidas Health: Sen. Patty Murray WARNS of Looming Health Care Crisis Amid Shutdown

On Meidas Health with Dr. Vin Gupta and Dr. Kavita Patel, Senator Murray calls out Republicans for holding Americans’ health care hostage as the ACA tax credits near expiration.

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HereWeGoAgain ❌👑 @kathygpr.bsky.social · 20h

From the Guardian:

18,457 children have been named and identified as killed (as of July).

436,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed (92% of the total).

2.1 million people have been displaced (95% of the population).

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HereWeGoAgain ❌👑 @kathygpr.bsky.social · 12h

Great ideas for strong sign messaging.

substack.com/@antoniascat...

Antonia Scatton (@antoniascatton)

The best signs tell people what we stand for and do it simply. Our goals are to show our numbers and our power, to generate images that portray us as the “good guys” to those who might not read the ne...

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 23h

10 days until the biggest peaceful protests in modern American history. A No Kings Day event is likely happening near you wherever you are. Please join us to show we won’t cower in response to Trump’s authoritarian takeover: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

WATCH: Trump’s lawless Ice goons shoot an unarmed priest in the head with a pepper ball. Completely out of control.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

#WarRavagedPortland

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HereWeGoAgain ❌👑 @kathygpr.bsky.social · 12h

I'm a proud constituent of @murray.senate.gov @cantwell.senate.gov and @jayapal.house.gov.

This is what we've been saying for months: The "norms" are broken, there's no "across the aisle" when the regime illegally refuses to do its job.

Protect healthcare. Require guardrails.

Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 20h

Hey Senators @murray.senate.gov and @cantwell.senate.gov, your constituents say thank you for fighting to protect our healthcare and standing strong against the Trump Shutdown!

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WOFAVA @wofava.bsky.social · 13h

Virginia is for Lovers — NOT KINGS! ➡️ www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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❌👑 Deb Verla 💙 Register Democrats 💙 Save the world ❌👑 @villaverla.bsky.social · 1d

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HereWeGoAgain ❌👑 @kathygpr.bsky.social · 12h

I'm just heading over to do my quick BYOP shift!

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❌👑 Deb Verla 💙 Register Democrats 💙 Save the world ❌👑 @villaverla.bsky.social · 19h

MAGA Mike Johnson sent Republicans home while millions face skyrocketing health costs.

GOP blocks ACA funding 22 million Americans lose affordable coverage.

Let's get more Dem in Congress. #RegisterDemocrats w/ @FieldTeam6.org

#GOPShutdown #SaveTheACA #Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/rm9LZEM4

Help register Democrats!

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❌👑 Deb Verla 💙 Register Democrats 💙 Save the world ❌👑 @villaverla.bsky.social · 19h

As Gov. Newsom said on Aug 14: Nov. 4 - USE IT!

We can stop MAGA's maps, but only if every registered Democrat votes in November’s special election.

Vote. Every election.
Protect democracy. Win the House in ’26.
#DefendDemocracy #FairMaps #CADemocrats #Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/VzTvxTgu

Vote YES on 50!

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HereWeGoAgain ❌👑 @kathygpr.bsky.social · 18h

I’m so proud of my senator, @murray.senate.gov Patty Murray!

open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...

Meidas Health: Sen. Patty Murray WARNS of Looming Health Care Crisis Amid Shutdown

On Meidas Health with Dr. Vin Gupta and Dr. Kavita Patel, Senator Murray calls out Republicans for holding Americans’ health care hostage as the ACA tax credits near expiration.

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HereWeGoAgain ❌👑 @kathygpr.bsky.social · 19h

I love this from the Guardian. When she encounters a word she doesn’t know, she looks it up and writes it down. Her list is growing as she disrupts the scrolling.

One reason I like reading on a kindle (I know, boo Bezos), is the ability to look up words immediately.

HereWeGoAgain ❌👑 @kathygpr.bsky.social · 19h

Call Congress every darn day.

202/224-3121

“Stop trump’s shutdown. Protect healthcare. Stop the rescissions.*”

* legalspeak for illegally withholding funds already appropriated. Cancer funding, education funding, etc.

Tompkins County Democratic Committee @tompkinscountydems.bsky.social · 4d

Rural Americans are staring down a 107% spike in health insurance premiums if ACA tax credits expire. Republicans chose billionaire tax breaks over farmers & working families.

Everyone pays the price for #TrumpsHealthCareShutdown. Tell a friend.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 2d

Senate Democrats continue to hold the line to protect healthcare for millions of Americans and stop health insurance costs from doubling this winter.

More votes are expected today, and your senators need to hear from you. Encourage Democrats to keep fighting: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...

(next to an image of the Capitol and a hand holding a megaphone) STOP THE TRUMP SHUT DOWN

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