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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · 1d

In the chaotic country we are living in, our state courts are our final line of defense.

Right now we need leaders who will uphold the rule of law, protect women’s reproductive rights, defend our freedoms, and keep our courts fair and independent.

#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
#PADems #VoteLocalPA

Pennsylvania Democratic Party @padems.org · 1d

Join Governor Josh Shapiro in standing up for our freedoms by voting ✅ YES to RETAIN Justices Donohue, Dougherty, and Wecht — a Supreme Court that protects ALL Pennsylvanians!

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · 5d

Let’s call it what it really is, this government shutdown is Donald Trump’s death panel in action.

#TrumpsHealthcareShutdown

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · 6d

Hey PA Voters you have an important call to duty…

In the chaotic country we are living in, our state courts are our final line of defense.

To protect women’s reproductive rights, maintain free & fair elections, and keep our courts fair and independent VOTE YES!

#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges

Pennsylvania Democratic Party @padems.org · 8d

🗳 Vote ✅ YES on Tuesday, November 4 to protect Pennsylvania's:

✅ Right to abortion
✅ Right to vote
✅ Right to stand up to abusive corporations

The election this fall is too important to stand by. 🗳 Vote ✅ YES on NOVEMBER 4 ‼️

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · 8d

When someone tells you who they are, believe them… 🤷🏻‍♂️

#DonaldTrumpsShutdown 👇🏼

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · 10d

Democrats are fighting to restore healthcare that was slashed for Millions of Americans to bail out Billionaires with Trump and the GOP’s Big Bullshit Bill.

But Trump wants to cause more chaos (and distractions) by pushing for a Big Bullshit Gov’t shutdown.

#TrumpsGovernmentShutdown

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · 12d

Trump and the GOP
-Decimated thousands of job
-Slashed millions of Americans’ healthcare
-Crushed farming & destroyed the soybean market
-Cut food programs for millions

All to bail out billionaires

Now Trump wants to shut down the gov’t

Trump doesn’t care about us

#TrumpsGovernmentShutdown

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · 14d

As Jimmy Kimmel said, "This show is not important," Kimmel said. "What is important is that we get to live in a country that allows us to have a show like this."

Kimmel’s return is a huge victory for free speech.

Our voices matter. Keep showing up, speaking up, and fighting back! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · 16d

This fall, PA Voters have an important call to duty…

To protect women’s reproductive rights and maintain free & fair elections, PA voters need to show up and VOTE!

#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges

Sign up to receive your ballot by mail:
www.padems.org/mail/

📸 @matttodd.bsky.social

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · 17d

The first Amendment is the FIRST Amendment for a reason!

What the Mouse House did to Kimmel is a terrifying signal of where our country is heading. The assault on the media and the stifling of free speech by the Trump Admin is both unAmerican and dangerous.

Show up, speak up, and fight back!!!

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · 18d

#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges #SweepTheSlate #VoteLocalPA #PADems #PoweredByPADems #EmpathyIsOurSuperPower #GoodTrouble

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · 26d

This fall, PA Voters have an important call to duty…

To protect women’s reproductive rights and maintain free & fair elections, PA voters need to show up and VOTE!

#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges

Sign up to receive your ballot by mail:
www.padems.org/mail/

📸 @matttodd.bsky.social

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · 27d

Dear friends, Seamus wanted me to tell you all to please stay safe. ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · 29d

#GoodTrouble necessary trouble

trumpdisasters.bsky.social @trumpdisasters.bsky.social · Sep 8

DCers are mocking and resisting Trump’s attempt to take over their city. When a man threw a hoagie at a federal agent he became a hero and a grand jury refused to indict. They are playing the Darth Fader march at the White House and blocking arrests of fellow citizens.

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · 29d

"Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble." John Lewis

📸 @matttodd.bsky.social

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · Sep 7

Why is your electric bill skyrocketing? We are the victims of yet another grift.

To Help His Greedy Billionaire Oil Company Buddies, Trump is Sabotaging Efficient Wind and Solar Projects We Need, Leaving Us With Big Electric Bill Increases.

Speak up. Show up. Fight back. Call BULLSHIT!!!

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · Sep 7

Yesterday at the PA Democratic Party Fall State Committee meeting the gavel (or lightsaber) was passed from Chairman Sharif Street to our new PA Dems Chair, Eugene DePasquale.

Shit’s about to get real in PA.

LFG!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

📸 Sean Kitchen

#EmpathyIsOurSuperPower #GoodTrouble #VoteLocalPA #PADems

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · Sep 2

Pennsylvania’s Justice League
fighting for Truth, Justice, and Democracy! ✌🏼❤️✊🏼🇺🇸

@retainwecht.bsky.social @joshshapiropa.bsky.social @retaindonohue.bsky.social @lgaustindavis.bsky.social @retaindougherty.bsky.social

#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
#EmpathyIsOurSuperPower
#PADems #VoteLocalPA

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · Aug 31

MAKE AMERICA WEAK AGAIN (MAWA). Weakening Our Research, Health, Economy, Defense, Education, Environment, Liberties & Rule of Law.

Let’s be clear, RFK jr is the Secretary of the GOP Death Panel. His psychotic moves are going to cost many thousands of lives! 🤬

Speak up. Show up. Fight back!

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · Aug 29

#KindnessIsTheNewPunkRock

Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · Aug 29

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Empathy Is Our Super Power T-Shirt (Royal Blue)

Shop PA Dems' online store for signs, shirts, stickers and gear to support PA Democrats!

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · Aug 28

Our country is in chaos. Cruelty and hatred seem to rule the day.

Elon Musk, Stephen Miller, Trump and the other MAGA elites may believe that empathy is “the weakness of the west” but I’ve got news for those haters…

EMPATHY is our Super Power!

Help spread the word: store.padems.org/empathy/

LFG!

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · Aug 24

🎶 Tin soldiers and Trump is coming
We're under Martial Law
This summer I hear the drumming
Democracy is under assault…

But that’s the plan- INTIMIDATION and DISTRACTION

Big Bullshit Bill, Billionaire Bailouts, Deficit Bomb, EPSTEIN, Trumpflation, Trumpmandering

Speak up. Show up. Fight back.

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · Aug 24

We love love LOVE our MA peeps showing up to help the cause!!! ✌🏼❤️✊🏼
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · Aug 23

We The People are the leaders we’ve been looking for. Speak up, show up, and fight back!!!

Maca Iglesias🇺🇸Thank You, President Biden🇺🇸 @rotterdamvvg.bsky.social · Aug 23

We all know that Newsom @governor.ca.gov knows how to play hardball.

He also reminds us that the real power ultimately lies with The People.

CA is leading the way; others will follow if we are loud about supporting those fighting for our democracy.

When we fight, we win, America.

Pass it on.

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Mitch Kates @mitchkates.bsky.social · Aug 23

Here in Pennsylvania we are not F’n around. We are calling bullshit and speaking directly to the terrifying attempt to dismantle our country and Democracy by Trump’s hate-filled MAGA administration.

We are FIGHTING BACK and wearing it on our sleeves!!!

store.padems.org/this-party-f...

This PArty Fights Fascists T-Shirt (Black)

Shop PA Dems' online store for signs, shirts, stickers and gear to support PA Democrats!

store.padems.org

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