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[insert current alias here] @msarielknox.bsky.social · 6d

@mauricewfp.bsky.social Mitchell from @workingfamilies.org “Text shutdown to 30403.”

That’s the number that connects you directly to your Senator’s office.

The shutdown isn’t abstract — it’s food, health care, rent. Don’t let them get away with it.

Oregon Working Families Party @owfp.bsky.social · 6d

Take 30 seconds: pull out your phone right now and text the word SHUTDOWN to 30403.

You’ll get a link that will connect you directly to your Senator’s office.

The only way out of this is together, and together we’re powerful.

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Maurice Mitchell 🐺 @mauricewfp.bsky.social · 9d

Rep. Casar is right.

Tens of millions of working people and their families are going to lose their health care.

Democrats need to fight with everything they have to make sure that doesn't happen.

Congressman Greg Casar @repcasar.bsky.social · 9d

Hell no.

We don't need a delay and a pinky promise to negotiate -- we need a deal that keeps the government open and saves health care for Americans. I'm in D.C. ready to vote for that.

Republicans have refused to come to the table for months. Why would Democrats acting weak change their behavior?

Scoop: Schumer floats shutdown fix

Schumer and Senate Democrats are starting to think about how to get out of a shutdown if one happens.

www.axios.com

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Maurice Mitchell 🐺 @mauricewfp.bsky.social · 28d

Nothing good can come from political violence. It doesn't matter where you stand politically—it's a cancer that needs to be rooted out.

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Working Families Party 🐺 @workingfamilies.org · 29d

Don't let social media algorithms make you feel powerless.

We've shown that when we band together, we can protect our neighbors from ICE.

We can elect new leaders who want to make housing and transportation more affordable and easier to use.

Better is possible.

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Maurice Mitchell 🐺 @mauricewfp.bsky.social · Sep 5

"This is why we say there are no good billionaires...It's hard for this much concentrated wealth to not do harm on the world."
🙌🏿 🔥 @joyannreid.bsky.social

Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0G0...

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · Sep 5

@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and @workingfamilies.org national chair @mauricewfp.bsky.social.

Nikon FM2n, Nikon Nikkor 105mm f2.5, Kodak Gold 200.

#BelieveInFilm #35mmLoveLetter

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Joy-Ann Reid @joyannreid.bsky.social · Sep 4

TJRS Wednesday: Donald Trump is alive, and still ruining America - Featuring @crockett.house.gov @mauricewfp.bsky.social and labor activist Chris Smalls www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0G0...

Donald Trump is Alive & Still Ruining America | The Joy Reid Show

YouTube video by The Joy Reid Show

www.youtube.com

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Maurice Mitchell 🐺 @mauricewfp.bsky.social · Sep 2

Full interview

Silicon Valley Plot UNRAVELS In Staggering Scheme To Manipulate Midterm Elections

YouTube video by The Damage Report

www.youtube.com

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Maurice Mitchell 🐺 @mauricewfp.bsky.social · Sep 2

Tech oligarchs are ready to drop $100m+ to defeat anyone who wants to regulate AI. I joined @thedamagereport.bsky.social to talk about how working people can fight back.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · Sep 1

Eastern Parkway always feels like the heartbeat of New York during the West Indian Day Parade — the food, the flags, the dancehall and soca. Caribbean culture makes this city great 🇹🇹🇭🇹🇧🇧🇩🇲🇱🇨🇯🇲🇻🇨🇬🇩🇬🇾

Zohran about to embrace a man in a white tank top on a parade float. Both are smiling.

Zohran in the parade, holding a New York State Nurses Association banner with about dozen others.

Zohran for NYC volunteers wearing "Caribbeans for Zohran" t-shirts, posing in a group photo.

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Perry Bacon @perrybaconjr.bsky.social · Aug 27

"You don't need to deny or disappear your values. You don't need to give up on some of the most at-risk or marginalized communities. It is a complete fallacy. What people desire in their leaders is authenticity and fight," says @mauricewfp.bsky.social. newrepublic.substack.com/p/fighting-m...

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Maurice Mitchell 🐺 @mauricewfp.bsky.social · Aug 27

Fighting MAGA Governance With Working Families Party’s Maurice Mitchell

Right Now With Perry Bacon 🎙️ | TNR live on Substack

newrepublic.substack.com

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Maurice Mitchell 🐺 @mauricewfp.bsky.social · Aug 27

I spoke with @perrybaconjr.bsky.social about why we need candidates who will fight for a government that does more for working people, not less.

It's not a radical concept.

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Maurice Mitchell 🐺 @mauricewfp.bsky.social · Aug 7

A popular president with popular policies wouldn’t have to rig maps or redo the census to win.
thehill.com/homenews/adm...

Trump orders Commerce Dept. to begin work on new census

President Trump said Thursday morning he has ordered the Commerce Department to begin working on a new census, emphasizing that those who are in the country illegally will not be counted in the tot…

thehill.com

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Loreto Paz Ansaldo @lpansaldo.bsky.social · Jul 30

Closing plenary at #MTASummer is Maurice Mitchell @mauricewfp.bsky.social of the Working Families Party @workingfamilies.org

Speaking about the dangers of feudal technocrats, conservatives & the religious right & also energizing us thru the hope of organizing, like Zohran Mamdani’s primary win.

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Maurice Mitchell 🐺 @mauricewfp.bsky.social · Jul 29

We can't look away.

The Israeli government is starving children.The U.S. government needs to pull every damn lever to allow the flow of aid and to stop the slaughter.

www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/...

Israel kills more than 80 in Gaza as outrage over hunger crisis grows

At least 14 people died from malnutrition in past 24 hours across Gaza, health authorities say.

www.aljazeera.com

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Amistad Movement Power @amistadpower.bsky.social · Jul 28

They also want to talk about community safety and are interested in how we keep us safe outside of policing! Which also has nothing to do with trans athletes at Penn.

Maurice Mitchell 🐺 @mauricewfp.bsky.social · Jul 23

When @workingfamilies.org knocks on doors, no one brings up trans athletes at UPenn 🤔

They bring up affordability and the cost of living.
They want to talk about how our entire system is rigged by design.

Let's name it. @wajali.bsky.social
thelefthook.substack.com

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Dan Cantor @danielcantor.bsky.social · Jul 22

Pro-democracy folks: 👀 @newsweek.com piece by @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social & Tom Rogers highlights the @americanbar.org Task Force report urging states to revisit fusion voting. Re-legalizing fusion = more choice, less polarization, stronger democracy. Coalition politics beats authoritarianism.

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Maurice Mitchell 🐺 @mauricewfp.bsky.social · Jul 23

When @workingfamilies.org knocks on doors, no one brings up trans athletes at UPenn 🤔

They bring up affordability and the cost of living.
They want to talk about how our entire system is rigged by design.

Let's name it. @wajali.bsky.social
thelefthook.substack.com

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Maurice Mitchell 🐺 @mauricewfp.bsky.social · Jul 21

Fusion voting? Well that’s just math mathing.

I joined @pocan.house.gov ‬to break down the how and why fusion voting is a 🔑 for third parties in #elections. #thirdparty @nywfp.bsky.social @nywfp.bsky.social

🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mn6...

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Jon Wiener @jonwiener.bsky.social · Jul 20

"There's a point where big money can't trump the power of organizing and good ideas – and the basic decency of everyday American voters." @mauricewfp.bsky.social @workingfamilies.org on why Musk's 'America party' misses the mark – on @thenation.com podcast bit.ly/46Lw8Ao

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Maurice Mitchell 🐺 @mauricewfp.bsky.social · Jul 17

People across the country want to support Working Families Democrats who will stand up for us – not politicians who will become spineless jellyfish in the face of Trump's tyranny. 🪼🪼🪼

We know Adelita will hit the ground running, and we will have her back Day 1. 💪🏿

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Maurice Mitchell 🐺 @mauricewfp.bsky.social · Jul 17

Her historic triumph last night showed us what we saw in New York's mayoral race last month: It's not enough to elect just anyone with a “D” by their name.

This is not a regular moment.

And voters know that.

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Maurice Mitchell 🐺 @mauricewfp.bsky.social · Jul 17

Congratulations @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social on her decisive victory in Arizona on Tuesday night! 🎊🎊

She ran a campaign that was laser focused on affordability and the needs of people who work for a living.

Working Families Party 🐺 @workingfamilies.org · Jul 16

As Arizona’s first Latina congresswoman, Adelita Grijalva will fight AGAINST Trump’s agenda, and FOR healthcare, climate action, and an economy that works for all of us.

Adelita is a proven champion for working families, and she’s ready to represent her community in Congress.

Working Families Party victory! U.S. House, AZ-7. Adelita Grijalva.

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Maurice Mitchell 🐺 @mauricewfp.bsky.social · Jul 15

Congrats to Katie and @moveon.org ! @workingfamilies.org is honored to throw down with you during this critical time. We need a fighter for the road ahead and Katie is the woman for the job.

Let's go!!!! 💪🏿💯

MoveOn @moveon.org · Jul 15

Today, MoveOn announces that Katie Bethell, a nationally recognized advocate for working families, is joining us as the next executive director! We welcome the people-first champion taking the helm at a time when President Trump and Republicans are choosing billionaires over everyday people.

"MoveOn gives voice to nearly 10 million people who care deeply about this country and the health, security, and happiness of everyone who calls it home. The road to winning and taking back power in 2026 and beyond is all about growing and inspiring our base by mobilizing and organizing behind leaders with a positive vision for making life affordable for working families."

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