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indivisible.org
Democrats are saying no votes unless the bill includes safeguards against Musk’s illegal & unconstitutional behavior. Republicans are rejecting that, but we need Democrats to hold the line. Make sure they hear from you.

House: indivisible.org/resource/cal...

Senate: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
(above an image of Congress) HOUSE DEMOCRATS CAN STOP THE TRUMP-MUSK POWER GRAB IF THEY USE THEIR LEVERAGE IN THE GOVERNMENT FUNDING FIGHT Democrats are in the minority, but that doesn't mean they're without power. Here's how Democrats can stop extreme MAGA cuts and President Musk. HOUSE DEMOCRATS HAVE LEVERAGE - IF THEY USE IT. House Republicans are in chaos, torn between extreme cuts to life-saving programs like Medicaid and shutdown fears. With a March 14 deadline and control of both the White House and Congress, the GOP owns any shutdown failure. Their majority is miniscule and as soon as the government funding bill looks even remotely reasonable, hardline MAGA extremists will revolt. That means the GOP will need Democratic support to pass a budget. Meanwhile, the Trump-Musk coup continues as MAGA tries to illegally raid payment systems, shut down federal agencies, and fire federal workers. The only way Democrats can stop any of this is by fighting like hell and refusing to cooperate. DEMOCRATS NON-NEGOTIABLE DEMANDS PROTECT ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS Demand a budget that stops MAGA looting and protects working families, or Trump's team will slash essential programs and funnel cash to allies. STOP MAGA CORRUPTION Block any budget without strong protections against Trump and MAGA abuse. Without safeguards, Trump and his allies will divert funds while cutting essential programs. No cuts to Medicaid, Social Security, or food assistance-no loopholes, no empty promises. NO EXTREMIST RIDERS Hold the line on a clean government funding bill-no funding cuts to critical programs and no poison pill riders attacking abortion rights, LGBTQ+ protections, or immigrant communities. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP DEMOCRATS FIGHT BACK Whether your representative is a Democrat or a Republican, they need to hear from you right now. IF YOU'RE REPRESENTED BY A DEMOCRAT Ask them to hold the line. Democrats shouldn't vote for anything more than a two-week continuing resolution until the GOP comes to the table to negotiate a responsible budget with safeguards. IF YOU'RE REPRESENTED BY A REPUBLICAN tell them that you don't want to pay the price for the GOP's billionaire tax breaks. Check out the link in our bio to be connected with your Member of Congress.
March 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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indivisiblesac.bsky.social
youtu.be/99HaKaIbxz4?... INDIVISIBLE Sacramento delivers a clear message at today's 50501 rally: CALIFORNIA DEMANDS MAXIMUM RESISTANCE! @schiff.senate.gov @padilla.senate.gov @dorismatsui.bsky.social @bera.house.gov @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com @ezralevin.bsky.social
50501 Protests Sacramento 2/17/2025 - Harue Speaks for Indivisible Sacramento
YouTube video by Butch Fund
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February 18, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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CALIFORNIA DEMANDS MAXIMUM RESISTANCE! @padilla.senate.gov @schiff.senate.gov @dorismatsui.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @ezralevin.bsky.social
February 18, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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davidcorn.bsky.social
Jeff Bezos’ Washington Post would not run this ad. This is the power of oligarchy.
February 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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indivisible.org
Contrary to popular belief, Democrats aren't powerless right now. There are parliamentary guerrilla tactics that Senate Democrats can use to slow, stall, and obstruct MAGA at every turn: indivisible.org/reso...
February 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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mehdirhasan.bsky.social
I would pay money to be a fly on the Oval Office wall when Trump sees this
kylegriffin1.bsky.social Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · Feb 7
The new cover of TIME.
February 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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bubbaprog.xyz
This is not a U.S. Marshal, Federal Protective Service, or any other federal law enforcement officer. This is a private security guard from Triple Canopy. He has no authority to block members of Congress who have oversight of the EPA from entering the building.
markey.senate.gov Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · Feb 6
We were just denied entrance into the EPA after asking to meet with a DOGE representative. More to come.
Senator Markey and colleagues are denied angry into the EPA Headquarters
February 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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dorismatsui.bsky.social
Elon Musk is acting with no oversight, and no transparency as to what he intends to do with millions of Americans' personal and sensitive information. There is no justifiable reason for this overreach.

I will fight with all available avenues to stop this madness.
newrepublic.com The New Republic @newrepublic.com · Feb 4
“I can confirm he’s a special government employee,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt replied. “I can also confirm that he has abided by all applicable federal laws. As for his security clearance, I’m not sure, but I can check back with you.”

https://newrepublic.com/post/191100/elon-mus…
Does Elon Musk Even Have Security Clearance to Access Sensitive Data?
Elon Musk is rooting around highly sensitive data, and he might not even have been properly vetted.
newrepublic.com
February 4, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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indivisiblesac.bsky.social
Fabulous photos from the 50-50-1 protests at CA Capitol yesterday. Thanks to all who showed up to amplify our voices!
@schiff.senate.gov @padilla.senate.gov @dorismatsui.bsky.social
February 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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indivisiblesac.bsky.social
News outlets all over the nation featured footage from the 50-50-1 Protests against the unconstitutional efforts of the Trump administration. Here’s a snapshot of Rachel Maddow’s coverage Sacramento.
Gratitude to all who showed up! @schiff.senate.gov @padilla.senate.gov @dorismatsui.bsky.social
February 6, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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indivisiblesac.bsky.social
In addition to the 50-50-1 Protest in Sacramento, 100+ gathered to talk with staffers from Senator Padilla's office and the office of Rep. Doris Matsui. Our message was clear: WE CHOOSE TO FIGHT and expect our electeds to do the same. @schiff.senate.gov @padilla.senate.gov @dorismatsui.bsky.social
February 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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youtu.be/tA7k390a7Po Sacramento talks to Senator Padilla's staff at our WE CHOOSE TO FIGHT rally yesterday. We made our voices heard! @padilla.senate.gov @schiff.senate.gov @dorismatsui.bsky.social
Padilla Staffer Video
YouTube video by Indivisible Sacramento
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February 6, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Senator Schiff (as Dems filibuster the nomination of Project 2025 author Russ Vought): “The moment you say it’s ok to violate the law to shut down USAID you have said it is ok to violate the law and shut down anything.”
February 6, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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indivisiblesac.bsky.social
A big thank you to Sen. Schiff and Sen. Padilla for joining 30+ Senate Democrats to stay on the floor through the night to speak out against Russell Vought’s nomination to run the OMB. WE CHOOSE TO FIGHT. More of this, please. @schiff.senate.gov @padilla.senate.gov
February 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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leahgreenberg.bsky.social
Thank you Senate Democrats - this is the kind of energy and fire your constituents are looking for.
indivisible.org Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · Feb 5
35+ Dems plan to hold the Senate floor all night to oppose the confirmation of Musk-Trump funding freeze architect Russ Vought. THIS is how we fight back while in the minority.
(via @schatz.bsky.social)
February 6, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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ezralevin.bsky.social
If your Senator is participating in this action, give them some love. Let them know you appreciate them escalating this fight. And then tomorrow ask them what comes next.
kylegriffin1.bsky.social Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · Feb 5
Senate Democrats said they’ll hold the Senate floor all night in an attempt to delay a confirmation vote for Russell Vought, Trump’s pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget and a Project 2025 author.
February 6, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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schiff.senate.gov
We are holding the Senate floor – and filibustering Donald Trump's nomination of Russ Vought.

I spoke for an hour about what they are doing, and how these disparate, destructive acts all fit together.

Hope you’ll watch.

www.youtube.com/live/Dy6wh7a...
Schiff Filibusters Trump Nominee, Speaks Out on Senate Floor
YouTube video by Sen. Adam Schiff
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February 6, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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brianklaas.bsky.social
If you don’t stand up for rule of law, nothing else matters. It’s the mechanism of accountability in democracies. If Trump can do anything he wants with shutting down agencies, it’s naive to imagine he will follow the rules in elections and beyond. Preserving rule of law is existential to democracy.
February 5, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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indivisiblesac.bsky.social
INDIVISIBLE Sacramento stopped by the Sacramento district office of @padilla.senate.gov to talk about how Senate Democrats must block, delay, and obstruct every step Trump/Musk's quiet coup. @schiff.senate.gov @indivisible.org @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @ezralevin.bsky.social youtu.be/dqmUjBEI0FQ
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February 5, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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indivisible.org
This is more like it! We’re in a constitutional crisis and it’s good to see more Democrats deciding to fight. If you live in Delaware, let Sen. @bluntrochester.senate.gov know that you’ve got her back.
Scott MacFarlane on Twitter: “Sen Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) issues statement saying she'll oppose ALL future Trump nominees for the Cabinet "In each meeting I’ve had with the President’s nominees, I’ve asked them all the same, critical question – are they willing to stand up to the President if they believe he is doing something wrong or illegal? Within two weeks, these commitments have been broken. This chaos and confusion does not give me confidence that any of them will do their part to uphold the rule of law"”
February 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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indivisible.org
TODAY: We’re expecting a House vote on the Laken Riley Act, a dangerous bill that would shred constitutional rights and let MAGA extremists gut legal immigration.

48 House Democrats recently voted for this bill, so we really need you to call your representative ASAP: indivisible.org/resource/tel...
HOUSE DEMOCRATS WHO VOTED WITH ALL REPUBLICANS TO PASS MAGA'S DREAMER DETENTION ACT Boyle (PA) Harder (CA) Mrvan (IN) Budzinski (IL) Hayes (CT) Pappas (NH) Bynum (OR) Horsford (NV) Perez (WA) Costa (CA) Hoyle (OR) Riley (NY) Courtney (CT) Kaptur (OH) Scholten (MI) Craig (MN) Landsman (OH) Schrier (WA) Cuellar (TX) Lee (NV) Sewell (AL) Davids (KS) Levin (CA) Sorensen (IL) Davis (NC) Lynch (MA) Stanton (AZ) Deluzio (PA) Mannion (NY) Subramanyam (VA) Figures (AL) McBath (GA) Suozzi (NY) Gillen (NY) McClain Delaney (MD) Sykes (OH) Golden (ME) McDonald Rivet (MI) Titus (NV) Gonzalez, V. (TX) Min (CA) Torres (NY) Goodlander (NH) Morelle (NY) Tran (CA) Gray (CA) Moskowitz (FL) Whitesides (CA)
January 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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mehdirhasan.bsky.social
So Republicans are pro drug dealing and murder now, too?

The party of law and order!!

Trump just pardoned this guy.
January 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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indivisible.org
👋 We’re Indivisible and we’re building the local power that will block Trump’s agenda. Join us: indivisibleproject.formstack.com/forms/organi...
December 6, 2024 at 5:24 PM
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If you're more upset with Biden being forced to consider the extraordinary step of peremptorily pardoning his own officials then you are about Trump appointing someone who’s promised to use the federal govt to exact personal retribution for Trump, then you need to think a little more critically.
December 6, 2024 at 4:17 PM
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meidastouch.com
BREAKING: Renowned former federal prosecutor Harry Litman announces he has resigned from his role as a contributor for the LA Times.

"I don’t want to continue to work for a paper that is appeasing Trump and facilitating his assault on democratic rule for craven reasons."
Why I Just Resigned From The Los Angeles Times
By Harry Litman
harrylitman.substack.com
December 5, 2024 at 5:23 PM