Lisa Gilbert
@lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social
Co-President of @Public_Citizen. Olivia's mom. Working on democracy, justice, financial, competition, consumer issues & more. Statements are my own opinions. (She/her)
Check out our new report on corporate corrupt donors to the White House ballroom! @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Report: Donors to Trump’s White House ballroom have $279B in federal contracts
The White House ballroom’s donor list contains heavyweights in the tech, financial and defense sectors, including Google, Comcast and Lockheed Martin.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Check out our new report on corporate corrupt donors to the White House ballroom! @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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BREAKING >> In a new amicus brief, a group of leading scholars and experts warn that the political motivation behind the Justice Department’s prosecution of former FBI Director James B. Comey, Jr. is a symptom of a weakening democracy and a threat to the rule of law.
statesunited.org/comey-amicus/
statesunited.org/comey-amicus/
Leading Democracy Scholars and Experts Warn Comey Prosecution Threatens Rule of Law - States United Democracy Center
statesunited.org
October 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
BREAKING >> In a new amicus brief, a group of leading scholars and experts warn that the political motivation behind the Justice Department’s prosecution of former FBI Director James B. Comey, Jr. is a symptom of a weakening democracy and a threat to the rule of law.
statesunited.org/comey-amicus/
statesunited.org/comey-amicus/
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🚨Oregon v Trump National Guard case.
Ninth Circuit vacates panel decision. 11 judge-panel will now rehear the case.
Judge Graber in dissent said last week: “Above all, I ask those who are watching this case unfold to retain faith in our judicial system for just a little longer.”
Ninth Circuit vacates panel decision. 11 judge-panel will now rehear the case.
Judge Graber in dissent said last week: “Above all, I ask those who are watching this case unfold to retain faith in our judicial system for just a little longer.”
October 29, 2025 at 12:10 AM
🚨Oregon v Trump National Guard case.
Ninth Circuit vacates panel decision. 11 judge-panel will now rehear the case.
Judge Graber in dissent said last week: “Above all, I ask those who are watching this case unfold to retain faith in our judicial system for just a little longer.”
Ninth Circuit vacates panel decision. 11 judge-panel will now rehear the case.
Judge Graber in dissent said last week: “Above all, I ask those who are watching this case unfold to retain faith in our judicial system for just a little longer.”
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"The Trump power grab is not absolute...institutions & prominent individuals are beginning to join the loud voices of millions heard this weekend at rallies saying enough is enough," - Public Citizen Co-President @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social.
Check it out: contrarian.substack.com/p/a-chorus-o...
Check it out: contrarian.substack.com/p/a-chorus-o...
A chorus of authoritarian pushback
Ordinary people proclaim “No Kings,” and institutions start to fight back.
contrarian.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
"The Trump power grab is not absolute...institutions & prominent individuals are beginning to join the loud voices of millions heard this weekend at rallies saying enough is enough," - Public Citizen Co-President @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social.
Check it out: contrarian.substack.com/p/a-chorus-o...
Check it out: contrarian.substack.com/p/a-chorus-o...
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NEWS --> Reps Jamie Raskin and Robert Garcia formally demand all internal WH-DOJ communications on Trump's corrupt DOJ shakedown, calling it a "blatantly illegal and unconstitutional effort to steal $230 million from the American people."
We reported first that this was coming (see below). Letter:
We reported first that this was coming (see below). Letter:
October 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
NEWS --> Reps Jamie Raskin and Robert Garcia formally demand all internal WH-DOJ communications on Trump's corrupt DOJ shakedown, calling it a "blatantly illegal and unconstitutional effort to steal $230 million from the American people."
We reported first that this was coming (see below). Letter:
We reported first that this was coming (see below). Letter:
Check out my new oped on institutions finding courage post No Kings! open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
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@publiccitizen.bsky.social
A chorus of authoritarian pushback
Ordinary people proclaim “No Kings,” and institutions start to fight back.
open.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Check out my new oped on institutions finding courage post No Kings! open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
@publiccitizen.bsky.social
@publiccitizen.bsky.social
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"In the most serious category, they've now found 20 cases where judges have questioned the government's compliance with their judicial orders."
I'm grateful for this new discussion of our updated study in @60minutes.bsky.social Overtime.
Link to @justsecurity.org study:
youtu.be/VO_2nP1-e5c?...
I'm grateful for this new discussion of our updated study in @60minutes.bsky.social Overtime.
Link to @justsecurity.org study:
youtu.be/VO_2nP1-e5c?...
Some courts are losing trust in Trump Justice Department, according to a study
YouTube video by 60 Minutes
youtu.be
October 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
"In the most serious category, they've now found 20 cases where judges have questioned the government's compliance with their judicial orders."
I'm grateful for this new discussion of our updated study in @60minutes.bsky.social Overtime.
Link to @justsecurity.org study:
youtu.be/VO_2nP1-e5c?...
I'm grateful for this new discussion of our updated study in @60minutes.bsky.social Overtime.
Link to @justsecurity.org study:
youtu.be/VO_2nP1-e5c?...
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TUNE IN: I’m holding the Senate floor to protest Trump’s grave threats to democracy. We cannot pretend this is normal.
youtube.com/live/bE37g0m...
youtube.com/live/bE37g0m...
Merkley Holds Senate Floor to Protest Trump’s Threats to Democracy
YouTube video by Senator Jeff Merkley
youtube.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM
TUNE IN: I’m holding the Senate floor to protest Trump’s grave threats to democracy. We cannot pretend this is normal.
youtube.com/live/bE37g0m...
youtube.com/live/bE37g0m...
When the President weaponizes federal agencies, eliminates oversight, defies court orders, and deploys military force against Americans exercising their rights, silence is complicity. Speak up. Stand up. Demand accountability. #NoKingsDay #NotAboveTheLaw
October 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
When the President weaponizes federal agencies, eliminates oversight, defies court orders, and deploys military force against Americans exercising their rights, silence is complicity. Speak up. Stand up. Demand accountability. #NoKingsDay #NotAboveTheLaw
The GOP plot to gain 40 seats without winning any more votes www.yahoo.com/news/article... Terrifying must read: Steve Bannon's war room
The GOP plot to gain 40 seats without winning any more votes
Party operatives think gerrymandering, a new Census and a friendly Supreme Court can help keep Republicans in power
www.yahoo.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The GOP plot to gain 40 seats without winning any more votes www.yahoo.com/news/article... Terrifying must read: Steve Bannon's war room
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October 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
www.huffpost.com/entry/govern... important and brave
Federal Workers Urge Democrats To Hold Firm On Government Funding
Furloughed federal employees are about to start missing paychecks, but they aren't ready to give in yet: "We are willing to take some temporary pain."
www.huffpost.com
October 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
www.huffpost.com/entry/govern... important and brave
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“President Trump & Republicans in Congress have already been shutting down the government, little by little. Firing workers randomly, withholding funding for cancer research, taking away healthcare for millions” @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social of @publiccitizen.bsky.social bit.ly/shutdownstak...
Shutdown Stakes Lisa Gilbert of Public Citizen on the shutdown Trump started since day 1 in office
Watch the full recording for the Oct 6th briefing, "The Shutdown Stakes: Fighting Trump’s Healthcare Cuts and Chaos" at https://youtu.be/2Na1kPmHTNw
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October 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
“President Trump & Republicans in Congress have already been shutting down the government, little by little. Firing workers randomly, withholding funding for cancer research, taking away healthcare for millions” @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social of @publiccitizen.bsky.social bit.ly/shutdownstak...
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BREAKING: Today, over 1,000 former DOJ officials who served in both Republican & Democratic administrations—have released a letter condemning the unprecedented, politically motivated indictment of fmr. FBI Director James Comey. Read their letter: protdem.org/3ITOo0Y
October 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
BREAKING: Today, over 1,000 former DOJ officials who served in both Republican & Democratic administrations—have released a letter condemning the unprecedented, politically motivated indictment of fmr. FBI Director James Comey. Read their letter: protdem.org/3ITOo0Y
Stop the Republican Shutdown youtube.com/live/2dm-OKj... via
@YouTube
A livestream worth checking out!
@YouTube
A livestream worth checking out!
Stop the Republican Shutdown
YouTube video by Rep. Jeffries
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September 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Stop the Republican Shutdown youtube.com/live/2dm-OKj... via
@YouTube
A livestream worth checking out!
@YouTube
A livestream worth checking out!
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FACT: Republicans control the House, Senate and White House.
If the government shuts down, it’s because they chose to shut it down rather than pass a budget that protects our health care and keeps costs from rising.
Let's get that message out on Tuesday - see the rally details here:
If the government shuts down, it’s because they chose to shut it down rather than pass a budget that protects our health care and keeps costs from rising.
Let's get that message out on Tuesday - see the rally details here:
TUESDAY: “Health Care Over Billionaires” Rally Will Call on Republicans to Protect Health Care & Keep the Government Open
Join us to hear from Members of Congress and impacted individuals hours before Republicans are prepared to shut down the government rather than protect Americans’ health care needs.
open.substack.com
September 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
FACT: Republicans control the House, Senate and White House.
If the government shuts down, it’s because they chose to shut it down rather than pass a budget that protects our health care and keeps costs from rising.
Let's get that message out on Tuesday - see the rally details here:
If the government shuts down, it’s because they chose to shut it down rather than pass a budget that protects our health care and keeps costs from rising.
Let's get that message out on Tuesday - see the rally details here:
Brave and very impt: www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2...
Oregon sues Trump to stop deployment of 200 Oregon National Guard troops to Portland
The Trump administration is planning to deploy 200 Oregon National Guard troops to Portland.
www.statesmanjournal.com
September 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Brave and very impt: www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2...
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb... impt piece
Opinion | If the Trump DOJ can indict Comey, then no one is safe from political prosecution
A criminal case against Comey could be a nightmare for any prosecutor on both vindictive and selective prosecution grounds and on the merits.
www.msnbc.com
September 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb... impt piece
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Get this: The White House is pushing us to a government shut down AND threatening to carry out large-scale FIRINGS.
Trump is trying to bully Congress into a budget that destroys health care.
They must not back down in the face of this reprehensible & unAmerican threat.
Trump is trying to bully Congress into a budget that destroys health care.
They must not back down in the face of this reprehensible & unAmerican threat.
September 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Get this: The White House is pushing us to a government shut down AND threatening to carry out large-scale FIRINGS.
Trump is trying to bully Congress into a budget that destroys health care.
They must not back down in the face of this reprehensible & unAmerican threat.
Trump is trying to bully Congress into a budget that destroys health care.
They must not back down in the face of this reprehensible & unAmerican threat.
www.citizen.org/news/over-58...
Over 580 organizations called on the federal government to cease the targeting of nonprofit organizations. The government should not use this moment of political instability and violence to pursue a policy of political persecution.
Over 580 organizations called on the federal government to cease the targeting of nonprofit organizations. The government should not use this moment of political instability and violence to pursue a policy of political persecution.
Over 580 Leading Nonprofit Organizations Stand Together to Oppose Threats by Trump Administration After Kirk Assassination - Public Citizen
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Over 580 organizations called on the federal government to cease the targeting of nonprofit organizations following the…
www.citizen.org
September 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
www.citizen.org/news/over-58...
Over 580 organizations called on the federal government to cease the targeting of nonprofit organizations. The government should not use this moment of political instability and violence to pursue a policy of political persecution.
Over 580 organizations called on the federal government to cease the targeting of nonprofit organizations. The government should not use this moment of political instability and violence to pursue a policy of political persecution.