Sarah
@sarahehig.bsky.social
Progressive in my politics and my religion. Singing and dancing in multigenerational community is my jam.
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BERNIE: “Lastly, and perhaps most importantly— Demanding the wealthy and large corporations start paying their fair share of taxes…”
CROWD: “Tax the rich! Tax the rich!”
ZOHRAN: “If you are a New Yorker, I am your mayor.”
CROWD: “Tax the rich! Tax the rich!”
ZOHRAN: “If you are a New Yorker, I am your mayor.”
January 1, 2026 at 7:58 PM
BERNIE: “Lastly, and perhaps most importantly— Demanding the wealthy and large corporations start paying their fair share of taxes…”
CROWD: “Tax the rich! Tax the rich!”
ZOHRAN: “If you are a New Yorker, I am your mayor.”
CROWD: “Tax the rich! Tax the rich!”
ZOHRAN: “If you are a New Yorker, I am your mayor.”
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R: What does your inauguration tell us about what’s possible in American politics
“The days of us constructing an ever lowering ceiling of possibility must come to an end — we have to finally usher in an era where the ambition of our vision matches the scale of the crisis in front of us” — Mamdani
“The days of us constructing an ever lowering ceiling of possibility must come to an end — we have to finally usher in an era where the ambition of our vision matches the scale of the crisis in front of us” — Mamdani
December 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
R: What does your inauguration tell us about what’s possible in American politics
“The days of us constructing an ever lowering ceiling of possibility must come to an end — we have to finally usher in an era where the ambition of our vision matches the scale of the crisis in front of us” — Mamdani
“The days of us constructing an ever lowering ceiling of possibility must come to an end — we have to finally usher in an era where the ambition of our vision matches the scale of the crisis in front of us” — Mamdani
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If we're not at war, Pete Hegseth is a murderer. If we are at war, Pete Hegseth is still a murderer. He's a murderer. And you don't need to go to The Hague to hold him accountable because there are perfectly good, American laws AGAINST MURDER.
My latest in @thenation.com
My latest in @thenation.com
Pete Hegseth Should Be Charged With Murder
No matter how you look at the strikes on alleged “drug boats”—as acts of war or attacks on civilians—Hegseth has committed a crime and should be prosecuted.
www.thenation.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
If we're not at war, Pete Hegseth is a murderer. If we are at war, Pete Hegseth is still a murderer. He's a murderer. And you don't need to go to The Hague to hold him accountable because there are perfectly good, American laws AGAINST MURDER.
My latest in @thenation.com
My latest in @thenation.com
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We may have lost this battle, but after last night, it's clear we’re winning the war.
Because a swing of 13 pts to a progressive in a district this red says only one thing: no one is safe.
A reckoning is coming—one that will remove these Nazis and corporate hacks for good.
Organize. Resist. Vote.
Because a swing of 13 pts to a progressive in a district this red says only one thing: no one is safe.
A reckoning is coming—one that will remove these Nazis and corporate hacks for good.
Organize. Resist. Vote.
December 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
We may have lost this battle, but after last night, it's clear we’re winning the war.
Because a swing of 13 pts to a progressive in a district this red says only one thing: no one is safe.
A reckoning is coming—one that will remove these Nazis and corporate hacks for good.
Organize. Resist. Vote.
Because a swing of 13 pts to a progressive in a district this red says only one thing: no one is safe.
A reckoning is coming—one that will remove these Nazis and corporate hacks for good.
Organize. Resist. Vote.
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It’s official. @dougjones.bsky.social will run against Tommy Tuberville for Alabama governor. www.al.com/life/2025/11...
Doug Jones will enter 2026 Alabama governor’s race
Campaign paperwork is to be filed this week.
www.al.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
It’s official. @dougjones.bsky.social will run against Tommy Tuberville for Alabama governor. www.al.com/life/2025/11...
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In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
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We're closing in on having a trillionaire and the government remains shut down and food assistance is being withheld largely because it might result in public details about our current president's connection to a sex trafficker. Did I miss any of the high points?
November 9, 2025 at 3:12 AM
We're closing in on having a trillionaire and the government remains shut down and food assistance is being withheld largely because it might result in public details about our current president's connection to a sex trafficker. Did I miss any of the high points?
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FBI: "We didn't zip tie children."
REPORTER: "Here's a photo of a zip tied 14 year old."
FBI" "OK, we didn't zip tie YOUNG children."
REPORTER: "Here's a photo of a zip tied 14 year old."
FBI" "OK, we didn't zip tie YOUNG children."
October 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
FBI: "We didn't zip tie children."
REPORTER: "Here's a photo of a zip tied 14 year old."
FBI" "OK, we didn't zip tie YOUNG children."
REPORTER: "Here's a photo of a zip tied 14 year old."
FBI" "OK, we didn't zip tie YOUNG children."
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The depth of the shame of a country this wealthy and abundant allowing its people to go hungry is impossible to measure. The fact that a handful of people could fix this by paying their fair share of taxes while still remaining obscenely wealthy makes it even worse.
October 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The depth of the shame of a country this wealthy and abundant allowing its people to go hungry is impossible to measure. The fact that a handful of people could fix this by paying their fair share of taxes while still remaining obscenely wealthy makes it even worse.
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Whenever people complain about the number of folks relying on food stamps, it is worth reminding them that SNAP is, by too large of a degree, a subsidy for corporations that refuse to pay a living wage and their political allies who reject public policy prescriptions to reduce income inequality.
October 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Whenever people complain about the number of folks relying on food stamps, it is worth reminding them that SNAP is, by too large of a degree, a subsidy for corporations that refuse to pay a living wage and their political allies who reject public policy prescriptions to reduce income inequality.
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Mayor Michelle Wu at the protest today: “What scares them about Boston is that we are the America they say is impossible.”
October 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Mayor Michelle Wu at the protest today: “What scares them about Boston is that we are the America they say is impossible.”
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Murphy: "If we want to win the argument nationally on the economy, then we've got to break our addiction to incremental economic change. And we've got to talk about big, bold ideas that reorder power in this country."
October 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Murphy: "If we want to win the argument nationally on the economy, then we've got to break our addiction to incremental economic change. And we've got to talk about big, bold ideas that reorder power in this country."
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My team at the Crowd Counting Consortium (@djpressman.bsky.social, Hammam, & Chris Shay) has a new piece, whose title speaks for itself. A 🧵 with some key descriptive takeaways:
The resistance reaches into Trump country
As organizers for No Kings 2 seek historic turnout on Oct. 18, the broader pro-democracy movement has already broken new ground.
wagingnonviolence.org
October 16, 2025 at 8:11 PM
My team at the Crowd Counting Consortium (@djpressman.bsky.social, Hammam, & Chris Shay) has a new piece, whose title speaks for itself. A 🧵 with some key descriptive takeaways:
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And the lawsuits will follow promptly. Government shutdowns give presidents no additional authority to dismiss federal workers. We’ll fight these outrageous assaults on civil servants and public services.
October 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
And the lawsuits will follow promptly. Government shutdowns give presidents no additional authority to dismiss federal workers. We’ll fight these outrageous assaults on civil servants and public services.
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"...including while she was praying with her eyes closed and hands lifted, wearing a clerical collar and stole."
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October 9, 2025 at 11:44 PM
"...including while she was praying with her eyes closed and hands lifted, wearing a clerical collar and stole."
religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...
religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...
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I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.
October 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.
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Reality Check!
12 million Americans in GOP-held House districts are covered by health plans purchased thru ACA exchanges compared to 9 million living in Dem-held districts.
Of the 75 districts where at least 10% of the people are enrolled in ACA, 47 are represented by House GOP.
#TrumpShutdown
12 million Americans in GOP-held House districts are covered by health plans purchased thru ACA exchanges compared to 9 million living in Dem-held districts.
Of the 75 districts where at least 10% of the people are enrolled in ACA, 47 are represented by House GOP.
#TrumpShutdown
October 4, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Reality Check!
12 million Americans in GOP-held House districts are covered by health plans purchased thru ACA exchanges compared to 9 million living in Dem-held districts.
Of the 75 districts where at least 10% of the people are enrolled in ACA, 47 are represented by House GOP.
#TrumpShutdown
12 million Americans in GOP-held House districts are covered by health plans purchased thru ACA exchanges compared to 9 million living in Dem-held districts.
Of the 75 districts where at least 10% of the people are enrolled in ACA, 47 are represented by House GOP.
#TrumpShutdown
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"If we lose hope, we're doomed."
We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.
We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.
October 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
"If we lose hope, we're doomed."
We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.
We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.
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Like Scandinavian...but brown.
October 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Like Scandinavian...but brown.
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I can’t believe I’m watching interviews of city mayors talking about how they are coordinating with other mayors to discuss how to protect their residents FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
October 1, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I can’t believe I’m watching interviews of city mayors talking about how they are coordinating with other mayors to discuss how to protect their residents FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
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Forty special elections across the country since November 2024 and average margin of Democratic over-performance is 15 points. In 2017 the Dem over-performance was 10 points. And in 2022 there was no Dem over-performance in specials. This is huge headed into next year's midterms.
September 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Forty special elections across the country since November 2024 and average margin of Democratic over-performance is 15 points. In 2017 the Dem over-performance was 10 points. And in 2022 there was no Dem over-performance in specials. This is huge headed into next year's midterms.
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Representative Jason Crow (D-CO) on this moment. Not just the transcript but the video of a floor speech yesterday. A rallying cry:
Transcript: Congressman Crow's Floor Speech on the Concerning State of US Politics & the Path Forward to Unite Our Country
WASHINGTON — A transcript of Congressman Jason Crow's (D-CO-06) full speech from the House floor.
crow.house.gov
September 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Representative Jason Crow (D-CO) on this moment. Not just the transcript but the video of a floor speech yesterday. A rallying cry:
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