Jessica Bathurst
@ragingjess.bsky.social
I see so much live music! (Could also do this with live theater.)
Against Me!
Bloc Party
Coheed and Cambria
Drive-By Truckers
Electric Six
Franz Ferdinand
Go Team! (The)
Hold Steady (The)
Iggy Pop
Janelle Monae
Kanye West
LCD Soundsystem
Megan Thee Stallion
Neutral Milk Hotel
Orville Peck
Against Me!
Bloc Party
Coheed and Cambria
Drive-By Truckers
Electric Six
Franz Ferdinand
Go Team! (The)
Hold Steady (The)
Iggy Pop
Janelle Monae
Kanye West
LCD Soundsystem
Megan Thee Stallion
Neutral Milk Hotel
Orville Peck
Quote w/an artist you've seen live for each letter of the alphabet:
Anthrax
Beck
Cake
Disturbed
Eels
Flogging Molly
Goldfinger
Hairball
Iggy Pop
Jimmy Eat World
Kiss
Local H
Metallica
NoFX
Orange 9mm
Pearl Jam
Quarashi
Reel Big Fish
Sevendust
Thursday
Used, The
Veruca Salt
Who, The
X
Y
Zombie, Rob
Anthrax
Beck
Cake
Disturbed
Eels
Flogging Molly
Goldfinger
Hairball
Iggy Pop
Jimmy Eat World
Kiss
Local H
Metallica
NoFX
Orange 9mm
Pearl Jam
Quarashi
Reel Big Fish
Sevendust
Thursday
Used, The
Veruca Salt
Who, The
X
Y
Zombie, Rob
November 24, 2024 at 10:39 PM
I see so much live music! (Could also do this with live theater.)
Against Me!
Bloc Party
Coheed and Cambria
Drive-By Truckers
Electric Six
Franz Ferdinand
Go Team! (The)
Hold Steady (The)
Iggy Pop
Janelle Monae
Kanye West
LCD Soundsystem
Megan Thee Stallion
Neutral Milk Hotel
Orville Peck
Against Me!
Bloc Party
Coheed and Cambria
Drive-By Truckers
Electric Six
Franz Ferdinand
Go Team! (The)
Hold Steady (The)
Iggy Pop
Janelle Monae
Kanye West
LCD Soundsystem
Megan Thee Stallion
Neutral Milk Hotel
Orville Peck
Reposted by Jessica Bathurst
As promised, updated scripts here for HR 9495, which will be headed back to the floor around Wednesday.
Yes, this is the bill that gives the Sec. Treasury powers to strip non-profits of their C3 status.
1. For House members,
2. For Senators,
3. For New Yorkers to call Schumer.
Please call.
Yes, this is the bill that gives the Sec. Treasury powers to strip non-profits of their C3 status.
1. For House members,
2. For Senators,
3. For New Yorkers to call Schumer.
Please call.
![Script for House members about HR 9495 (11.16.2024)
YOU: Hi, my name is [name]. I’m calling from [zip].
YOU: I’m calling on [HOUSE MEMBER] to vote NO to HR 9495 when it comes back to the floor again next week. The changes to the bill aren’t enough to address all previous concerns regarding it creating new powers that would be ripe for abuse.
YOU: While HR 9495’s core aim of supporting wrongfully detained U.S. nationals is sound, the bill would still empower any Secretary of the Treasury with a tool that would give them broad discretionary powers, which could easily become a threat to free speech and a violation of due process.
INCLUDE FOR HOUSE DEMS WHO VOTED YES LAST TIME (OPTIONAL): I know House member voted YES last time, and I’m calling on them to vote no this time. HR 9495’s core aims can be separated out. It shouldn’t move forward in a bill that would give unchecked powers to the Trump Administration. This isn’t sound policy.
YOU: And again, there’s already federal stature which makes it illegal for non-profit groups to fund terrorist groups. This reinvents the wheel for purposes that don’t make sense.
YOU: I am calling on [HOUSE MEMBER] to vote no.
YOU: [OPTIONAL COMMENTS - clarify if you want a response]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vdabazxnghujbebpi2ektqgi/bafkreid7zrdvrxasjezr3texukc7rxjucbl5je3hyfebwllykipygj4yne@jpeg)
![Script for Senators about HR 9495:
YOU: Hi, my name is [name]. I’m calling from [zip].
YOU: I’m calling on [SENATOR] to vote NO to HR 9495 should it come to the Senate floor.
YOU: While HR 9495’s core aim of supporting wrongfully detained U.S. nationals is sound, the bill would still empower any Secretary of the Treasury with a tool that would give them broad discretionary powers, which could easily become a threat to free speech and a violation of due process. The bill shouldn’t move forward, full stop. It would give unchecked powers to the Trump Administration. This isn’t sound policy.
YOU: There’s already federal stature which makes it illegal for non-profit groups to fund terrorist groups. This reinvents the wheel for purposes that don’t make sense, and gives broad powers to the Executive Branch.
FOR GOP SENATORS (OPTIONAL): And do we really want to make government more expansive? I thought the goal was to streamline government?
YOU: I am calling on [SENATOR] to vote no.
YOU: [OPTIONAL COMMENTS - clarify if you want a response]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vdabazxnghujbebpi2ektqgi/bafkreidrqagdybm2zx6sbddt26equwhf4nvwvblznyskbptow475ekdfnm@jpeg)
![SCRIPT FOR NEW YORKERS TO CALL SCHUMER ON NOT MOVING FORWARD WITH THE BILL (11.16.2024)
YOU: Hi, my name is [name], and I’m calling from [zip].
YOU: I’m calling on Senator Schumer to not move forward with bringing HR 9495 to the Senate floor for a vote, should I make it through the House this upcoming week.
YOU: While HR 9495’s core aim of supporting wrongfully detained U.S. nationals is logical, the bill would grant any Secretary of the Treasury excessive discretionary powers. This creates a significant risk to free speech and could easily result in violations of due process. The bill shouldn’t move forward under any circumstances.
YOU: Allowing this bill to advance would set a dangerous precedent, especially with the unchecked powers it could offer to a future Trump Administration. This isn’t responsible or sound policy.
YOU: I urge Senator Schumer to ensure that this bill to not move forward with this bill.
YOU: [Optional comments or questions, and specify if you’d like a response]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vdabazxnghujbebpi2ektqgi/bafkreifcaxid34shj4p4ycvw25mnqiv33xvgpuzs2wfexpe6wahmuxa6ym@jpeg)
November 16, 2024 at 4:35 PM
As promised, updated scripts here for HR 9495, which will be headed back to the floor around Wednesday.
Yes, this is the bill that gives the Sec. Treasury powers to strip non-profits of their C3 status.
1. For House members,
2. For Senators,
3. For New Yorkers to call Schumer.
Please call.
Yes, this is the bill that gives the Sec. Treasury powers to strip non-profits of their C3 status.
1. For House members,
2. For Senators,
3. For New Yorkers to call Schumer.
Please call.
Fellow NYC Folks: Planned Parenthood is doing a new clinic escort training on Monday September 9. If you’ve ever wanted to clinic escort, please DM me and I’ll connect you with the trainers. Cute dogs, occasional free coffee, and the chance to stand firm (literally!) for repro justice!
August 28, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Fellow NYC Folks: Planned Parenthood is doing a new clinic escort training on Monday September 9. If you’ve ever wanted to clinic escort, please DM me and I’ll connect you with the trainers. Cute dogs, occasional free coffee, and the chance to stand firm (literally!) for repro justice!
Spreading the word: If you were arrested during the George Floyd protests in 2020, please file a claim to be included in the class action settlement (and potential $$): nyc2020protestsettlement.com/Home/portali...
December 10, 2023 at 11:52 PM
Spreading the word: If you were arrested during the George Floyd protests in 2020, please file a claim to be included in the class action settlement (and potential $$): nyc2020protestsettlement.com/Home/portali...