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The Political Revolution @polrev.bsky.social · 11d

We are proud to endorse Aftyn Behn! For the full release read pol-rev.com/news/2025/09...

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The Political Revolution @polrev.bsky.social · 1d

@aftynbehn.bsky.social wins the Democratic Primary in Tennessee!! This is another huge win for progressives! Now we flip the district in the general in December!

Aftyn Wins the democratic primary for Tennessee’s 7th District!

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The Political Revolution @polrev.bsky.social · 1d

@aftynbehn.bsky.social wins the Democratic Primary in Tennessee!! This is another huge win for progressives! Now we flip the district in the general in December!

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The Political Revolution @polrev.bsky.social · 2d

Look up your polling and voter registration at vote.org!

The Political Revolution @polrev.bsky.social · 2d

Billionaires are trying to buy the Tennessee 7 race. We are trying to stop them. Help GOTV by spreading the word and donating and phone banking! #nashville #tennessee7 #billionairetakeover #aftynbehn @aftynbehn.bsky.social

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The Political Revolution @polrev.bsky.social · 5d

Get out the vote. Looking for a sample ballot? You can look yours up with the following tool from Ballotpedia:
https://ballotpedia.org/Sample_Ballot_Lookup
Let’s make history together—vote, share this message, and inspire others to join you at the polls. Our future is in your hands!

The Political Revolution @polrev.bsky.social · 5d

Mark your calendars! October has a number of #elections and you should make sure to go out and #vote.

Now more than ever, it's time to make your voice heard!

#alaska #alabama #iowa #northcarolina #tennessee #louisiana #texas #oklahoma #southcarolina #florida #gotv

Get out the vote! Critical October Elections. Every vote counts! Elections aren’t just for November. October has its fair share of primary, special, and general elections too. We’ve put together a comprehensive list to help remind you to get out and vote! Your voice can make the difference in these key races. Mark your calendar, cast your ballot, and encourage your friends and family to do the same!

October 7th Elections. Alaska: Juneau General Election. Alabama: Birmingham: General runoff election, School District general runoff election. Iowa: Local elections. North Carolina: Charlotte primary runoff, Durham primary, Greensboro primary, and other local elections. Tennessee: 7th Congressional District special primary.

October 11th elections. Louisiana: Baton Rouge special primary, New Orleans primary. Texas: Local elections. October 14th elections. Oklahoma: Oklahoma City special election.

October 21st elections. Alabama: State House of Reps District 38 special primary. South Carolina: State House of Reps Districts 21 and 88 special primary, State Senate District 12 special primary. October 28th elections: State House of Reps Dist. 12 special general election, State house of Reps Districts 13 and 63 special primary runoff. Florida: Tampa City Council Dist. 5 special general runoff.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 8d

BREAKING: Democrats vote down a GOP bill to keep the government open, putting it on track for shutdown after midnight.

Democrats vote down GOP funding bill, putting government on path to shutdown

Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government, putting it on a path to a shutdown after midnight Wednesday.

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The Political Revolution @polrev.bsky.social · 8d

GOTV! Elections in Alabama, Missouri, and Florida today! Read about these elections and help spread the word.

GET OUT THE VOTE
SEPTEMBER 30TH ELECTIONS
There are a number of special, primary, and recall elections happening TODAY across several states. If you're in one of the following states, make sure to get out and vote!
Alabama Florida Missouri

STATE HOUSE SPECIAL PRIMARY
A Republican primary election is being held for the Alabama House of Representatives District 13 seat. The seat was vacated after Republican Rep. Matt Woods was appointed senator for the State Senate District 5.
The candidates on the ballot are Greg Barnes and Dustin Beaty. The Democratic primary was cancelled after no candidates filed.
With no Democrat in the race, the winner of the primary will be the presumed representative for the vacancy.
Polls will be open from 7am to 7pm.

Florida is holding two special primaries for State House District 90 and Senate District 11.
The State Senate seat was left vacant after Gov. Ron Desantis appointed Sen. Blaise Ingoglia as Florida's Chief Financial Officer.
The State House seat became vacant when
Rep. Joe Casello passed away in July.
The Senate District 11 Republican primary's candidates are Anthony Vincent Brice and Ralph Massullo Jr. Democrat Ash Marwah ran unopposed and has already advanced to the general election.
The House District 90 Republican primary's candidates are William Reicherter and Maria Zack. The Democratic primary election was cancelled and candidate Rob Long advanced to the general election.
Polls are open from 7am to 7pm.

MISSOURI
JACKSON COUNTY RECALL
After a last minute appeal by Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. to block the recall election, the courts have rejected it and the election will proceed as normal.
White is up for recall due to several contentious measures. The primary issue is a 2019 property assessment process that caused massive jumps in property values across the country. The issue escalated even further in 2023, after average values jumped 30% and an investigation showed the assessment department did not follow the law during the assessment process.
White's refusal to address the issues caused by these property value increases led to a petition for his recall, which received enough signatures to go forward.
The ballot will only have a Yes or No question about whether White should be recalled.
Polls are open from 6am to 7pm.

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The Political Revolution @polrev.bsky.social · 11d

Puerto Rico! Make sure you go out and #vote tomorrow, September 28th!

#election #PuertoRico

Get out the Vote. Puerto Rico - September 28th. Puerto Rico, make sure your voice is heard! TOMORROW there is a special election for the Puerto Rican House of Representatives in District 31. The seat became vacant after the resignation of Vimarie Peña Dávila on August 18th, 2025, after she won an election to be mayor of Gurabo. The 5 candidates in the election are all a part of the New Progressive Party. They are José Cabán, Alberto Fradera, Roberto López Román, Michael López Saldaña, and Ana Margarita Ruiz Ramos. Stay informed and get out and vote!

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The Political Revolution @polrev.bsky.social · 11d

We are proud to endorse Aftyn Behn! For the full release read pol-rev.com/news/2025/09...

The Political Revolution @polrev.bsky.social · 11d

The Sinclair/Nexstar/Disney boycott worked! Proof that we have the power to make change if we band together.

Check in at friendseverywhere.network for future calls to action.

We are the #resistance.

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 12d

NEXSTAR AND SINCLAIR FOLD!! We are the resistance! Stay tuned at friendseverywhere.network for what comes next.

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 15d

Every death in Gaza was made possible through the support of the US, and every single act of oppression has a tangible impact in the United States.

Take action today and send a message to your member of Congress telling them to stop arming Israel: www.notmytaxdollars.org/take-action

Every school, every hospital, every camp destroyed - every life ended - was made possible with the financial and rhetorical support of the United States.

"For all these reasons, Trump's second coming can't be understood without turning our gaze outward, toward a broader geography of U.S. state violence...For fifteen months (at the time of writing), Palestinians and their allies protested relentlessly and, at times, heroically, not only to stop a genocide but to salvage and preserve core
humanitarian principles governing life within the United States, insisting that genocide is suicide. Surviving this next chapter demands that we see ourselves as the rest of the world sees us too."
-NOURA ERAKAT, THE INDEPENDENT, WINTER 2025

SOLIDARITY IS A VERB.
NONE OF US ARE FREE
UNTIL ALL OF US ARE FREE.
OUR LIBERATION IS BOUND
UP TOGETHER.
The way out is through radical love. Through community in action. All of us, together.

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The Political Revolution @polrev.bsky.social · 15d

No one is free until Palestine is free.

Take action here: www.notmytaxdollars.org/take-action

#FreePalestine

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 15d

The Genocide in Palestine And Fascism in the US: they are one and the same struggle.

Writer and activist Nora Erakat uses the term imperial boomerang to describe a simple concept. You cannot arm and fund genocide, occupation, apartheid, and war crimes OVER THERE without consequences HERE.

WHAT'S THAT
TERRIBLE THING HAPPENING IN ANOTHER COUNTRY GOT TO DO WITH ME, ANYWAY?
THE IMPERIAL BOOMERANG, EXPLAINED

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Writer and Activist Nora
Erakat uses the term
"Imperial Boomerang" to describe a simple concept:
You cannot arm and fund genocide, occupation, apartheid, and war crimes without consequences.

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Eventually, the tools and tactics used on 'them' will be used on 'us.'
What happens "there' will happen 'here.'

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For over 8 years, 2 different U.S.
Presidents have fully backed Israel's genocide.

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The Political Revolution @polrev.bsky.social · 16d

Now is not the time to back down. #Resist

Image of protest sign reading: Block Fascism Now. Title: Breaking News: Trump declares antifa a terrorist organization. Text: On the afternoon of Sept. 22, Trump signed an executive order declaring antifa a terrorist organization. After blaming the far-left for the killing of Charlie Kirk (despite no evidence), Trump is now using the shooting as the reason for going after the left and getting rid of his opponents.

There is no legal framework for the president to designate a domestic group a terrorist organization. This only applies to foreign terrorist organizations. Furthermore, antifa isn’t an organization. It is an ideology, a decentralized network of people fighting against fascism. Unless Trump comes up with some sort of mechanism outside of the law, he does not have the authority to do this. However, this does mean that Trump as grown bold enough to make a move towards criminalizing political ideologies (and anyone he deems an opponent).

The order calls for all relevant departments and agencies to “utilize all applicable authorities to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle any and all illegal operations [...] conducted by Antifa or any person claiming to act on behalf of Antifa.” This includes anyone deemed to be funding or providing material support to anything deemed an antifa activity. Given the broad language used, the order can be used against anyone deemed to be using antifascist language, which can be anything they want it to be. Additionally, it targets those who have been obstructing ICE operations.

We knew this was coming. We knew that Trump would eventually go after anyone who speaks out against him, his cronies, and the entirety of MAGA. Sure, there’s no legal precedent, but that has never mattered to this administration, especially with the Supreme Court giving Trump the greenlight to do whatever he wants. This will only embolden anyone who relishes in making “the left” suffer. It will only continue to strip away our First Amendment rights. It will be used to make an enemy of anyone they want to. Now is not the time to back down. That’s what they want. They want us to be afraid, to comply, to let them rule without consequence. Don’t stop resisting.

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The Political Revolution @polrev.bsky.social · 17d

While it's difficult to trust the Democrats anymore, it's imperative that they extend these subsidies. Healthcare costs are going to double, if not triple, without them. The American people are already suffering enough.

Congress won't be in session until Sept 29th so we can only wait and see.

Title: Failure in the Senate. Text: The GOP spending bill passed on to the Senate with a 217-212 vote. The only Democrat to support it was Rep. Jared Golden of Maine. However, on Friday, September 19th, the Senate rejected the competing measures, sending them back to the House. The Democrat’s measure received more votes (47-45 along party lines), though this was due to Republican absences. The Republican bill only received 44 votes, with support from Democratic Sen. John Fetterman. But 48 voted against it, including Republican Sens. Rand Paul and Lisa Murkowski. Source: AP News

Title: What's Ahead? Text: The House and Senate are out of session until September 29th because of Rosh Hashanah. House leadership advised that no votes would take place on the 29th-30th, which pressures the Senate to approve of the GOP measure to avoid a shut down. Democrats demand that negotiations happen on the bill, backing Schumer’s call for a shut down if they are refused. It’s unlikely a Democratic spending bill would ever pass the Senate or how a shut down would benefit them. However, it would show their constituents that they are focused cutting healthcare costs. Until then, we can only wait and see if they stay true to their convictions. Source: AP News

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The Political Revolution @polrev.bsky.social · 17d

Republicans are up to their usual deception. With a government #shutdown looming, they are doing what they can to force their spending bill through.

Democrats are threatening to force a shutdown to get #healthcare subsidies extended.

Image of Mike Johnson speaking. Title: The Government shutdown standoff. Text: As per usual, the GOP is using the fervor of the current news cycle to sneak in another spending bill which ignores the livelihoods of the American people. If a provision is not passed by the House and Senate by September 30th, a government shutdown will commence on October 1st, the beginning of the government fiscal year. Democrats are threatening to prevent the provision from passing if their demands are not met. Historically, Democrats have caved to GOP provisions to avoid shutdowns. Source: AP News

Title: The GOP's Offering. Text: The spending bill would fund federal agencies until November 21st, which would, allegedly, buy time for the two sides to work out their fiscal differences. Republicans are claiming the current provision is clear of partisan policy, like that of the Big Bullshit Bill. The most reported addition would be $88 million for boosting security for government officials. The reason being increased safety concerns over the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Source: AP News

Title: What's the hold up? Text: Democrats are pushing back against the bill for a number of reasons. Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries released a joint statement this past Tuesday saying House Republicans refused to work with Democrats to draft the bill. Another reason the Democrats are threatening to refuse supporting the bill is that it doesn’t address the healthcare cost crisis looming over Americans. Source: AP News

Title: Focus on healthcare. Text: Democrats want the measure to include an extension of the Biden-era tax subsidies for low and medium income families who get their health insurance via the Healthcare Marketplace. They also want the Medicaid cuts from the Big Bullshit Bill reversed. America has long suffered a healthcare cost crisis, even with these subsidies. However, between those ending and the looming cuts to social programs, premiums will skyrocket, some as high as 50% more. Source: AP News

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The Political Revolution @polrev.bsky.social · 19d

The Heritage Foundation is the true domestic terrorist.

Trans people are people. They are real. They deserve to be recognized and to live peacefully.

This is not a false alarm. Protect the trans folks in your community. It is a necessity.

Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 20d

Heritage Foundation has released an absolutely insane policy proposal to label all trans people as domestic terrorists. It uses completely made up instances of terrorism and made up statistics but facts don't matter to them.

They want us all eradicated.

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Flyer from The Heritage Foundation Oversight Project titled “Transgender Ideology-Inspired Violent Extremism (TIVE): Background and FAQs on Need for an FBI Domestic Terrorism Designation.” The page defines “Transgender Ideology” and “TIVE,” outlining beliefs allegedly associated with them. It claims such ideology justifies violence against opponents or frames opposition as violence. The text references the alleged assassination of Charlie Kirk, urging the FBI to classify TIVE as domestic terrorism.

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Continuation of flyer with a section titled “Recent Instances of TIVE-Motivated Acts of Domestic Terrorism.” Lists multiple violent events from 2018 to 2025, attributing them to transgender ideology. Includes mugshots of two alleged attackers. Followed by a “Frequently Asked Questions and Key Terms” section, addressing whether transgender people are terrorists, comparing TIVE with “Nihilistic Violent Extremism,” and discussing FBI designations.

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Section titled “Terminology Used by TIVE.” Defines terms including cisgender, deadnaming, Gillick competence, misgendering, “Right to Exist,” “Trans genocide,” and a phrase “You either have a live boy or dead girl, you choose.” Each is presented as terminology used in or associated with TIVE. Page layout is text-heavy, no additional graphics.

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 19d

In a video shared to Twitter, ICE is shown throwing congressional candidate @katmabu.bsky.social to the ground

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 19d

ICE continues to assault us.

We are peacefully protesting. They are kidnapping and hurting us.

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 20d

Here’s all the ways you can take action against Disney, ABC, Sinclair, and Nexstar for silencing Jimmy Kimmel and attacking free speech.

Share WIDELY.
#BOYCOTTDISNEYABC

TAKE ACTION AGAINST DISNEY-ABC STOP BENDING TO THE ADMIN

DISNEY-ABC STOP BENDING TO AUTHORITARIAN PRESSURE. ACTION RESOURCE LIST WE HAVE FRIENDS EVERYWHERE On September 17th, Disney-ABC yanked Jimmy Kimmel Live off the air—just hours after the FCC Chair Bre...

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The Political Revolution @polrev.bsky.social · 22d

Wisconsin. DeForest Primary Election. Voters in DeForest will be deciding if current Trustee William Landgraf should remain in office or if he should be replaced with either Stacey Petersen or Alicia Williams. The recall effort began after Landgraf voted to stop adding flouride to the village’s water. The measure was passed 4-3. However, organizers also cited that Landgraf has a demonstrated history of misconduct, including conflicts with residents. Landgraf has stated that the recall is a “witch hunt” and that he’s being targeted for his blunt approach. If the vote to recall Landgraf goes through but neither Petersen or Williams gets the majority vote, a general recall election will be held on October 14. Polls are open from 7am to 8pm. Source: Wisconsin Public Radio

The Political Revolution @polrev.bsky.social · 22d

Massachusetts. Preliminary Elections. Massachusetts has a number of preliminary elections across 18 cities/towns. Somerville will have preliminary elections for mayor, City Councilor at Large, Ward 7, and Ward 3 School Committee races. Salem will hold City Council preliminary elections in Wards 1, 2, 5, and 6. Northampton will be holding elections for mayor, City Councilor at Large, and City Council for Wards 1, 3, and 5. Chelsea will hold an election for District 4 City Councilor in Wards 3 and 4 only. There will also be a School Committee election. The remaining races are in the following cities/towns: Brockton, Chicopee, Fall River, Framingham, Gardner, Gloucester, Holyoke, Lawrence, Leominster, Malden, Medford, Methuen, Newburyport, and Revere. Polls are open from 7am to 8pm. Source: Patch, MassLive

Maryland. Annapolis Primary Election. A Democratic primary election is being held to determine which mayoral and aldermanic candidates will appear on the general election ballot on November 4th. The Democratic candidates for mayor are Jared Littmann and Rhonda Pindell Charles. Primaries are being held for Wards 1, 3, 4, and 6. List of candidates by ward: Ward 1: Ben Bramsen, Ron Gunzburger, Harry Huntley, Kathleen McDermott, and Genevieve Torri. Ward 3: Keanuú Smith Brown and Deborah Odum. Ward 4: Janice Elaine Allsup-Johnson and Coren Eve Makell. Ward 6: Craig Cussimanio and Diesha S. Contee. Polls are open from 7am-8pm. Source: Capital Gazette.

Minnesota. Dist 34B Special General Election. A special election is being held for the District 34B in the Minnesota House of Representatives. The seat was vacated after Rep. Melissa Hortman was killed in a politically motivated attack on June 14th. Candidates running for the seat are Democrat Xp Lee, a former Brooklyn Park City Council member, and Republican Ruth Bittner, a real estate agent running for the first time ever. Polls are open from 7am to 8pm. Source: AP News

New Hampshire. Primary Elections. A special primary election is being held for the Coos County District 5 seat in the New Hampshire House of Representatives. The vacant seat was last held by Brian Valerino (R). The two Republican candidates on the ballot are Johnathon Henson and Marc D. Tremblay. The Democratic candidate, Corinne Cascadden, is running unopposed and will face whoever wins the Republican primary. The City of Manchester is holding a municipal primary across all twelve wards. Polls are open from 6am to 7pm. Source: Ballotpedia, City of Manchester wesbite

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The Political Revolution @polrev.bsky.social · 22d

TODAY! If you live in #california, #florida, #georgia, #maryland, #massachusetts, #newhampshire, or #wisconsin, you've got elections to #vote in!

Get out there and make your voice heard!

#PoliticalRevolution

California. San Francisco Recall Election. This is an election to recall San Francisco’s District 4 Supervisor, Joel Engardio. Organizers of the recall effort cited Engardio’s support for Proposition K as the reason for his recall. Proposition K is a measure that passed on November 5th, 2024. It allows the City to use the Upper Great Highway as a recreational space, permanently closing it to private motor vehicles. They argued that it would make District 4 neighborhoods less safe due to an increase in traffic congestions and travel times. Voters will need to decide between Yes or No on the ballot. If the recall is approved, the mayor will appoint someone to represent the district until the City’s next election in 2026. Only voters who live in and are registered with a District 4 address can vote. Polling places are open from 7am-8pm. Source: Ballotpedia

Florida. City of Ocala Special Election. Residents of the city of Ocala, FL will be voting to fill the offices of mayor and City Council Districts 1, 3, and 5. Incumbent Ben Marciano will be going against Zachary “Arbor” Feliciano for mayor. In District 3, incumbent Jay Musleh will be facing against Mark W. Clark and TamBoura Jenkins. District 1 and 3 have incumbent candidates that are both running unopposed. They are Barry Mansfield and Jim Hilty, respectively. Polls are open from 7am to 7pm. Source: 352 Today

Georgia. Special Elections. Georgia has a small number of special elections being held today. In Cook County, there is an election for County Commissioner for District 1. In Washington County, there is also an election for District 1 County Commissioner. In Wilkes County, the City of Washington is holding a special municipal election for District 1 Councilman. Polls are open 7am to 7pm. Sources: PeachVote, Wilkes County.

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