Ali Avery Maxwell
@aliaverymaxwell.bsky.social
Trail warrior, writer, whisky connoisseur, life-long resident of the Mitten, Leguminati, Lions fan, and realist. Sarcasm is my second language. Sapiosexual. Does not check DMs. 🫘🏳️🌈💙 No bio, no follow. Broke AF, do NOT solicit.
Let the difference between the parties be in the response of the Democrats who didn't want this deal.
November 11, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Let the difference between the parties be in the response of the Democrats who didn't want this deal.
Just keep the pressure on.
“If Schumer really wanted to use his considerable influence and leverage to stop this, he could have done that,” a senior Democratic Senate aide tells Zeteo. “He didn’t.”
Furious Liberals Call for Schumer to Step Aside, Senate Dems Mostly Quiet
After their shutdown surrender, liberal lawmakers are begging their base to unite behind them anyway – as Trumpland celebrates that their opposition is a bunch of 'p*ssies.'
zeteo.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Just keep the pressure on.
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Today the Supreme Court granted review in an important case for the outcome of the 2026 elections. At stake is the fate of tens or even hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots. No one is covering this as completely as Democracy Docket. Please support its work by subscribing today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
November 11, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Today the Supreme Court granted review in an important case for the outcome of the 2026 elections. At stake is the fate of tens or even hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots. No one is covering this as completely as Democracy Docket. Please support its work by subscribing today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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Momentum is a real thing.
Democrats finally had some, after massive turnouts for #NoKings and resounding wins in both red and blue states last week.
The majority of the country, rightfully so, held Trump and the GOP accountable for the government shutdown.
1/6
Democrats finally had some, after massive turnouts for #NoKings and resounding wins in both red and blue states last week.
The majority of the country, rightfully so, held Trump and the GOP accountable for the government shutdown.
1/6
November 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Momentum is a real thing.
Democrats finally had some, after massive turnouts for #NoKings and resounding wins in both red and blue states last week.
The majority of the country, rightfully so, held Trump and the GOP accountable for the government shutdown.
1/6
Democrats finally had some, after massive turnouts for #NoKings and resounding wins in both red and blue states last week.
The majority of the country, rightfully so, held Trump and the GOP accountable for the government shutdown.
1/6
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Just out of frame of this cartoon: a full bookshelf mostly containing Joyce Carol Oates books
November 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Just out of frame of this cartoon: a full bookshelf mostly containing Joyce Carol Oates books
If he were to actually do any of this, there would be a short-term benefit to the economy, which might last until the middle of next year. However, if the distribution were timed right, it could last until the election, and he would get credit for a slightly improved economy.
During the last 3 days, Trump has declared he wants to send $2,000 to working Americans that aren’t rich, $10,000 to air traffic controllers, and an undisclosed amount to people who need healthcare.
Sounds like he’s turning into a SOCIALIST.
Sounds like he’s turning into a SOCIALIST.
November 11, 2025 at 5:54 AM
If he were to actually do any of this, there would be a short-term benefit to the economy, which might last until the middle of next year. However, if the distribution were timed right, it could last until the election, and he would get credit for a slightly improved economy.
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Schumer doesn’t get that, after the outrage in March, the only thing that would redeem him was not giving votes to the GOP this time, sticking it out until they caved.
He thinks he gets points for sticking it out for while this time. But that’s not how it works. The anger is now ten times greater.
He thinks he gets points for sticking it out for while this time. But that’s not how it works. The anger is now ten times greater.
November 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Schumer doesn’t get that, after the outrage in March, the only thing that would redeem him was not giving votes to the GOP this time, sticking it out until they caved.
He thinks he gets points for sticking it out for while this time. But that’s not how it works. The anger is now ten times greater.
He thinks he gets points for sticking it out for while this time. But that’s not how it works. The anger is now ten times greater.
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What did the Hated 8 Dems have in common besides voting against the American people last night? They all received donations from American Airlines PAC. Their vote was not about a vote on ACA or even SNAP. Their goal was to get American Airlines at full capacity again. Bought and paid for #ProudBlue
November 11, 2025 at 4:35 AM
What did the Hated 8 Dems have in common besides voting against the American people last night? They all received donations from American Airlines PAC. Their vote was not about a vote on ACA or even SNAP. Their goal was to get American Airlines at full capacity again. Bought and paid for #ProudBlue
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Trump pardoned a drug dealer with ties to the Kushner family, and today that man was sent back to federal prison for threatening to kill a woman, groping his family's nanny, and several other crimes.
Seems relevant, given Trump has admitted he has no idea who he's pardoning...
Seems relevant, given Trump has admitted he has no idea who he's pardoning...
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Trump pardoned a drug dealer with ties to the Kushner family, and today that man was sent back to federal prison for threatening to kill a woman, groping his family's nanny, and several other crimes.
Seems relevant, given Trump has admitted he has no idea who he's pardoning...
Seems relevant, given Trump has admitted he has no idea who he's pardoning...
Keep the pressure on. Let's chuck Schumer.
Angry Democrats call on Schumer to resign after eight vote to end shutdown
Democrats are seething after news emerged that eight members of their Senate caucus had collaborated with Republicans on crafting a compromise without winning any healthcare concessions.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Democrats are seething after news emerged that eight members of their Senate caucus had collaborated with Republicans on crafting a compromise without winning any healthcare concessions.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Angry Democrats call on Schumer to resign after eight vote to end shutdown
Some lawmakers and progressive groups blame minority leader after eight senators defect
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Keep the pressure on. Let's chuck Schumer.
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Oh, so he totally stole the money
November 11, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Oh, so he totally stole the money
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Indivisible has thrown down the gauntlet, y’all, and I’m HERE FOR IT!
No Kings
No Wimps
#Let’sChuckSchumer
No Kings
No Wimps
#Let’sChuckSchumer
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Indivisible has thrown down the gauntlet, y’all, and I’m HERE FOR IT!
No Kings
No Wimps
#Let’sChuckSchumer
No Kings
No Wimps
#Let’sChuckSchumer
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Congressional Democrats are livid after a handful of their Senate colleagues voted Sunday to end the government shutdown. Chris Murphy called it a mistake. Bernie Sanders called it “a very bad night.” And Ro Khanna and Seth Moulton accused Chuck Schumer of being ineffective & called for his removal.
‘Schumer is no longer effective’: Dems outraged over shutdown deal
Congressional Democrats are furious after eight colleagues voted with Republicans.
www.politico.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Congressional Democrats are livid after a handful of their Senate colleagues voted Sunday to end the government shutdown. Chris Murphy called it a mistake. Bernie Sanders called it “a very bad night.” And Ro Khanna and Seth Moulton accused Chuck Schumer of being ineffective & called for his removal.
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"There is a non-zero chance we repeat this all over again at the end of January when the funding deal will run out. There’s a reason you’re not supposed to negotiate with terrorists." www.thebulwark.com/p/dems-rewar...
Dems Reward the Hostage-Taker
Perhaps ending the shutdown was the responsible thing to do. But by caving, Democrats risk legitimizing Trump’s maximum-pain shutdown tactics.
www.thebulwark.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
"There is a non-zero chance we repeat this all over again at the end of January when the funding deal will run out. There’s a reason you’re not supposed to negotiate with terrorists." www.thebulwark.com/p/dems-rewar...
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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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"Is there a more feckless, spineless opposition party anywhere in the democratic world? Why do Democrats insist on repeatedly snatching defeat from the jaws of victory?"
Me for Zeteo's First Draft this morning on the Democratic surrender in the Senate:
Me for Zeteo's First Draft this morning on the Democratic surrender in the Senate:
🏳️ BREAKING: Democrats Surrender. Again
Mehdi's Monday morning update on the senators voting to reopen the government without a guarantee on heathcare; the BBC rolling over for Donald Trump; and Kathy Hochul's clash with Zohran Mamdani.
zeteo.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
"Is there a more feckless, spineless opposition party anywhere in the democratic world? Why do Democrats insist on repeatedly snatching defeat from the jaws of victory?"
Me for Zeteo's First Draft this morning on the Democratic surrender in the Senate:
Me for Zeteo's First Draft this morning on the Democratic surrender in the Senate:
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Thank you, Ray! 🩷
I can only imagine what this P€D0 and her ring of despicables have done.
I can only imagine what this P€D0 and her ring of despicables have done.
November 11, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Thank you, Ray! 🩷
I can only imagine what this P€D0 and her ring of despicables have done.
I can only imagine what this P€D0 and her ring of despicables have done.
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@sanders.senate.gov: "The message that came out last night is that some Democrats (remember, 47 people in the caucus, 8 voted, a small minority) that all over the country, people say, 'Stand up, fight, fight.' We had No Kings rallies, 7 million people coming out. And last night was a setback."
November 11, 2025 at 4:07 AM
@sanders.senate.gov: "The message that came out last night is that some Democrats (remember, 47 people in the caucus, 8 voted, a small minority) that all over the country, people say, 'Stand up, fight, fight.' We had No Kings rallies, 7 million people coming out. And last night was a setback."
Is anyone keeping a running list?
Here's what I have:
Visa = credit card, not immigration
Asylum = mental institution, not immigration
The C in HBCU = Chinese?
What am I missing?
Here's what I have:
Visa = credit card, not immigration
Asylum = mental institution, not immigration
The C in HBCU = Chinese?
What am I missing?
Trump says that HBCUs would be "all be out of business" if fewer Chinese students were allowed to go to American universities
November 11, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Is anyone keeping a running list?
Here's what I have:
Visa = credit card, not immigration
Asylum = mental institution, not immigration
The C in HBCU = Chinese?
What am I missing?
Here's what I have:
Visa = credit card, not immigration
Asylum = mental institution, not immigration
The C in HBCU = Chinese?
What am I missing?
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Some of us won’t. That’s the plan.
The ones that remain will be too tired, too sick, too ignorant to do anything but slave away at our dead end factory jobs and produce for the oligarchs.
The ones that remain will be too tired, too sick, too ignorant to do anything but slave away at our dead end factory jobs and produce for the oligarchs.
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Some of us won’t. That’s the plan.
The ones that remain will be too tired, too sick, too ignorant to do anything but slave away at our dead end factory jobs and produce for the oligarchs.
The ones that remain will be too tired, too sick, too ignorant to do anything but slave away at our dead end factory jobs and produce for the oligarchs.
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Interesting that NY gov Kathy Hochul felt compelled to put out a statement against Dems' deal to end the shutdown
November 10, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Interesting that NY gov Kathy Hochul felt compelled to put out a statement against Dems' deal to end the shutdown
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The model of holding individual senators responsible is broken here. The retirees clearly agreed to take the fall. Which is why the nos should get no credit for voting no unless they move to oust Schumer
November 10, 2025 at 3:20 AM
The model of holding individual senators responsible is broken here. The retirees clearly agreed to take the fall. Which is why the nos should get no credit for voting no unless they move to oust Schumer
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Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
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This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.