Shakee Jahura Merritt
@shakeejahura.bsky.social
Political Strategist | Policy Advisor | Activist
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Hey Bluesky! I’m a 24-year-old Gen Z activist, Democratic strategist, and organizer. Excited to leave Twitter behind and join bluer skies here! Looking forward to building community with all of you.
An incredible guide to becoming a great leader in government, written by a man who knows a thing or two: Former President Joe Biden's Chief of Staff, Jeff Zients.
How to lead like Biden chief of staff Jeff Zients: 8 skills to know
Zients' 8 problem-solving tips.
www.axios.com
January 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
An incredible guide to becoming a great leader in government, written by a man who knows a thing or two: Former President Joe Biden's Chief of Staff, Jeff Zients.
Please don’t be fooled. Donald Trump, as the 45th President of the United States of America, started the ban on TikTok. Under the Biden Administration, the ban was enforced. Today, Donald Trump has said he will allow TikTok to go live again. Don’t be fooled by political games.
January 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Please don’t be fooled. Donald Trump, as the 45th President of the United States of America, started the ban on TikTok. Under the Biden Administration, the ban was enforced. Today, Donald Trump has said he will allow TikTok to go live again. Don’t be fooled by political games.
It is finished
January 19, 2025 at 3:57 AM
It is finished
Major Shift in immigration policy ahead of President Trump taking office. House passes Laken Riley Act, allowing deportation of undocumented immigrants who have committed minor offenses. 37 Democrats voted in favor. Democrat, Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, is reportedly co-sponsoring the bill.
January 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Major Shift in immigration policy ahead of President Trump taking office. House passes Laken Riley Act, allowing deportation of undocumented immigrants who have committed minor offenses. 37 Democrats voted in favor. Democrat, Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, is reportedly co-sponsoring the bill.
If we don't know our history, it will become prologue. 4 years ago, President Trump incited a violent mob of thugs to storm the U.S. Capitol, attacking the very democracy that elected him. They broke in, desecrated the U.S. flag, and threatened the lives of elected leaders.
Never forget.
Never forget.
January 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
If we don't know our history, it will become prologue. 4 years ago, President Trump incited a violent mob of thugs to storm the U.S. Capitol, attacking the very democracy that elected him. They broke in, desecrated the U.S. flag, and threatened the lives of elected leaders.
Never forget.
Never forget.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to resign in the coming hours after his Liberal Party suffered a historic defeat to their Conservative rivals. Trudeau has faced mounting pressure to step down from members of his own party in recent weeks.
January 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to resign in the coming hours after his Liberal Party suffered a historic defeat to their Conservative rivals. Trudeau has faced mounting pressure to step down from members of his own party in recent weeks.
Who's ready to rumble? The GOP is ready to throw hands for the Next Speaker of the House! Who will win, Mike or some unnamed republican?
January 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Who's ready to rumble? The GOP is ready to throw hands for the Next Speaker of the House! Who will win, Mike or some unnamed republican?
In the first two days of the New Year, the United States has experienced two terrorist events, a mass shooting, and several other incidents—including, moments ago, a man driving onto the sidewalk near the Capitol complex. Praying for my country. We need serious leadership.
January 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
In the first two days of the New Year, the United States has experienced two terrorist events, a mass shooting, and several other incidents—including, moments ago, a man driving onto the sidewalk near the Capitol complex. Praying for my country. We need serious leadership.
Whatever you do in this new year, don’t fall for Donald Trump and the MAGA extremist, anti-immigrant bull crap. Donald Trump and Vice President Elon Musk don’t care about the people of New Orleans. Full stop. They want to stoke further fear and further hate. Don’t fall for it.
January 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Whatever you do in this new year, don’t fall for Donald Trump and the MAGA extremist, anti-immigrant bull crap. Donald Trump and Vice President Elon Musk don’t care about the people of New Orleans. Full stop. They want to stoke further fear and further hate. Don’t fall for it.
The Dems must let Mike Johnson fall. The same party yet again headed into another Speaker’s fight. Which Trump loyalist and MAGA extremist will hold the gavel next? MAYBE MTG if she played her cards right. BUT T-24 hours to the cat-fight for Speaker.
January 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The Dems must let Mike Johnson fall. The same party yet again headed into another Speaker’s fight. Which Trump loyalist and MAGA extremist will hold the gavel next? MAYBE MTG if she played her cards right. BUT T-24 hours to the cat-fight for Speaker.
It’s giving Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, but the congressional adaptation, starring the most hated member of Congress, Matt Gaetz.
December 23, 2024 at 3:01 PM
It’s giving Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, but the congressional adaptation, starring the most hated member of Congress, Matt Gaetz.
These are not my words; straight from The NY Times “House Ethics Panel Draft Report Accuses Matt Gaetz of Regularly Paying for Sex and Using Drugs - It also accused the Florida Republican of having sexual relations with an underage girl.” This was TRUMP’S pick for attorney general. Remember that.
December 23, 2024 at 2:51 PM
These are not my words; straight from The NY Times “House Ethics Panel Draft Report Accuses Matt Gaetz of Regularly Paying for Sex and Using Drugs - It also accused the Florida Republican of having sexual relations with an underage girl.” This was TRUMP’S pick for attorney general. Remember that.
All I want for Christmas is an end to the American gerontocracy and a new wave of young leaders in our political system.
December 23, 2024 at 12:50 AM
All I want for Christmas is an end to the American gerontocracy and a new wave of young leaders in our political system.
Republicans are already on shaky grounds, despite holding the House, Senate, and presidency they can't get a bill done without the DEMS~Interesting. The Trump, maybe Vance, definitely Musk Republican Party isn't to efficient I see.
December 21, 2024 at 1:44 AM
Republicans are already on shaky grounds, despite holding the House, Senate, and presidency they can't get a bill done without the DEMS~Interesting. The Trump, maybe Vance, definitely Musk Republican Party isn't to efficient I see.
Can the real President Stand-up?
December 21, 2024 at 1:36 AM
Can the real President Stand-up?
Breaking News: A federal group of judges has just upheld a ban that could result in the prohibition or sale of TikTok by mid-January 2025.
TikTok Loses Bid to Overturn Law Forcing a Ban or Sale
A federal court on Friday upheld a law that will ban the video app in the United States by Jan. 19 if its owner, ByteDance, does not sell it to a non-Chinese company.
www.nytimes.com
December 6, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Breaking News: A federal group of judges has just upheld a ban that could result in the prohibition or sale of TikTok by mid-January 2025.
And if you think "Gays for Trump" are safe, you must be joking.
December 4, 2024 at 6:30 PM
And if you think "Gays for Trump" are safe, you must be joking.
Today, they came for trans youth. Tomorrow, it will be trans adults. Then, before we know it, they will strip the rights of the entire LGBTQIA+ community. They will challenge gay marriage, access to drugs like PrEP, and the overall humanity of LGBTQIA+ people in the United States.
December 4, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Today, they came for trans youth. Tomorrow, it will be trans adults. Then, before we know it, they will strip the rights of the entire LGBTQIA+ community. They will challenge gay marriage, access to drugs like PrEP, and the overall humanity of LGBTQIA+ people in the United States.
Today, the United States Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in US v. Skrmetti. It appears that the conservative majority will side with the Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors. What is next?
December 4, 2024 at 6:26 PM
Today, the United States Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in US v. Skrmetti. It appears that the conservative majority will side with the Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors. What is next?
In 2024, here in the United States, we’re debating whether young people should have access to care, instead of protecting them from guns. We’re arguing over controlling their humanity, while ignoring whether they can even survive a full FUCKING school day. FUCKING SHAME. FUCKING SHAME.
December 4, 2024 at 5:58 PM
In 2024, here in the United States, we’re debating whether young people should have access to care, instead of protecting them from guns. We’re arguing over controlling their humanity, while ignoring whether they can even survive a full FUCKING school day. FUCKING SHAME. FUCKING SHAME.
Another day in the never-ending Donald Trump saga. Canada is a sovereign nation, sir; that would mean a declaration of war. Just saying.
December 3, 2024 at 10:00 PM
Another day in the never-ending Donald Trump saga. Canada is a sovereign nation, sir; that would mean a declaration of war. Just saying.
NJ U.S. Senator Helmy has been an amazing senator and has served the state of New Jersey well.
Helmy Announces Intention to Resign on December 8 - Insider NJ
U.S. Senator George Helmy (D-NJ) today announced his intention to resign from office on Sunday, December 8, 2024.
www.insidernj.com
December 3, 2024 at 9:57 PM
NJ U.S. Senator Helmy has been an amazing senator and has served the state of New Jersey well.
Stunning images out of South Korea, as President Yoon Suk Yeol declared the County under martial law.
December 3, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Stunning images out of South Korea, as President Yoon Suk Yeol declared the County under martial law.
BREAKING NEWS: President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea declared emergency martial law on Tuesday, accusing the opposition of plotting an “insurgency” and “attempting to overthrow free democracy.”
December 3, 2024 at 2:43 PM
BREAKING NEWS: President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea declared emergency martial law on Tuesday, accusing the opposition of plotting an “insurgency” and “attempting to overthrow free democracy.”
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I am not going to stop calling for an FBI background check of Tulsi Gabbard and neither should you.
December 3, 2024 at 2:28 AM
I am not going to stop calling for an FBI background check of Tulsi Gabbard and neither should you.