elisabeth epps
@elisabethepps.bsky.social
🐘🗝️🍋abolitionist. former public defender, legislator. forever afol. NC-VA-CO.🇸🇩🇨🇺🇵🇸
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
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they won’t. they don’t offer anything beyond gestures because their corporate donors are fundamentally happy with the status quo.
they fought tooth and nail to stop zohran and will do everything they can to cut him off at the knees while in power
they fought tooth and nail to stop zohran and will do everything they can to cut him off at the knees while in power
After Zohran’s win, if Dems reorient their party back to New Deal-style populism and genuinely combat the corporations and billionaires ruining everyone’s lives, then this moment of discontent across the country could have staying power — and be a positive force.
Welcome To The New Uprising
Zohran Mamdani’s victory could be a turning point for Democrats — if the party finally learns from its past leaders’ betrayals.
www.levernews.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:40 AM
they won’t. they don’t offer anything beyond gestures because their corporate donors are fundamentally happy with the status quo.
they fought tooth and nail to stop zohran and will do everything they can to cut him off at the knees while in power
they fought tooth and nail to stop zohran and will do everything they can to cut him off at the knees while in power
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Honestly you're all experiencing what women and POC experience all the fucking time which is watching how no one will actually make a white man accountable for his actions when his actions involve harming someone who is not also a white man. Isn't it frustrating?
This Trump/Epstein stuff is so typical of a modern political "scandal," in that ... we know he did it. He knows he did it. Everyone knows he did it & everyone knows that everyone knows he did it. There is zero "did he do it?" involved here. The whole thing is about ... what, exactly?
November 12, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Honestly you're all experiencing what women and POC experience all the fucking time which is watching how no one will actually make a white man accountable for his actions when his actions involve harming someone who is not also a white man. Isn't it frustrating?
Maam. What question could you possibly have now that you didn’t have before.
This is extremely disturbing.
The new evidence raises more questions about what Trump knew and his relationship with Epstein.
Release the files.
The new evidence raises more questions about what Trump knew and his relationship with Epstein.
Release the files.
Trump ‘spent hours’ at Epstein’s house with victim of sex trafficking, email alleges
Democrats say new correspondence ‘raises glaring questions’ about president’s ties with late paedophile
www.ft.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Maam. What question could you possibly have now that you didn’t have before.
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The value of reading history is you know that in 1860 there were abolitionists who were so demoralized that they thought chattel slavery would be permanent. 5 years later those still alive had lived to see its end.
November 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The value of reading history is you know that in 1860 there were abolitionists who were so demoralized that they thought chattel slavery would be permanent. 5 years later those still alive had lived to see its end.
14 year anniversary of that time I won NFG at jury trial, securing acquittal in 9 minutes, and the judge proceeded to criticize me on the record.
for years I saw it as kinda funny. as I’ve matured, I see that old yt man made sure to publicly try and put me—a [then young] Black woman—in my place.
for years I saw it as kinda funny. as I’ve matured, I see that old yt man made sure to publicly try and put me—a [then young] Black woman—in my place.
November 11, 2025 at 1:36 AM
14 year anniversary of that time I won NFG at jury trial, securing acquittal in 9 minutes, and the judge proceeded to criticize me on the record.
for years I saw it as kinda funny. as I’ve matured, I see that old yt man made sure to publicly try and put me—a [then young] Black woman—in my place.
for years I saw it as kinda funny. as I’ve matured, I see that old yt man made sure to publicly try and put me—a [then young] Black woman—in my place.
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Just playing in people's faces.
November 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Just playing in people's faces.
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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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This is a good time to join the WFP @workingfamilies.org I'm a broken record and if they ain't going to learn they need to learn by us not cooperating with their party anymore and building a political force that is so big that can hold different tenants but still have values.
November 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM
This is a good time to join the WFP @workingfamilies.org I'm a broken record and if they ain't going to learn they need to learn by us not cooperating with their party anymore and building a political force that is so big that can hold different tenants but still have values.
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What did you think they would do to you after you told them genocide was okay?
You watched them sponsor the terror and slaughter of the people of Gaza. You saw it livestreamed on your phone.
You saw children carrying their siblings' body parts in bags.
And you sent them donations and endorsed them.
You watched them sponsor the terror and slaughter of the people of Gaza. You saw it livestreamed on your phone.
You saw children carrying their siblings' body parts in bags.
And you sent them donations and endorsed them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
What did you think they would do to you after you told them genocide was okay?
You watched them sponsor the terror and slaughter of the people of Gaza. You saw it livestreamed on your phone.
You saw children carrying their siblings' body parts in bags.
And you sent them donations and endorsed them.
You watched them sponsor the terror and slaughter of the people of Gaza. You saw it livestreamed on your phone.
You saw children carrying their siblings' body parts in bags.
And you sent them donations and endorsed them.
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MSNBC reported Schumer's office felt that the longer that shutdown went on, the more likely it was that people would start to blame the Dems.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
November 10, 2025 at 2:18 AM
MSNBC reported Schumer's office felt that the longer that shutdown went on, the more likely it was that people would start to blame the Dems.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
Like I said.👇🏽
so many folks are upset by these headlines wrongfully blaming Dems, but really you should be enjoying this brief moment when Dems pretend to do some of that fighting back they swore they were gonna do.
dont worry. they’ll cave as soon as the photo op passes.
dont worry. they’ll cave as soon as the photo op passes.
BREAKING: Democrats vote down a GOP bill to keep the government open, putting it on track for shutdown after midnight.
November 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Like I said.👇🏽
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how much more evidence do you need that these people are absolutely irredeemable
Chris Murphy on Platner's Totenkopf tattoo: "He sounds like a human being to me. A human being who made mistakes, recognizes them, and is very open about it."
October 26, 2025 at 11:14 PM
how much more evidence do you need that these people are absolutely irredeemable
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In the midst of all that we are facing, I want us to think about who we are being told to look to for understanding in this moment, who is being propped up as the voice of wisdom, and ask how right were they in predicting this, a year ago, 5, 8 years ago, and then ask why they are being centered now
November 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
In the midst of all that we are facing, I want us to think about who we are being told to look to for understanding in this moment, who is being propped up as the voice of wisdom, and ask how right were they in predicting this, a year ago, 5, 8 years ago, and then ask why they are being centered now
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November 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
New postcard print from Monica Trinidad! justseeds.org/product/soli...
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This isn't the easiest time to be Jewish in America. But now—and for a long time—it's been significantly harder to be Muslim.
Barring Jews from government was one of the Nazis' signature moves. Every American Jew has an obligation to speak out against the new Nazis trying to do the same to Muslims.
Barring Jews from government was one of the Nazis' signature moves. Every American Jew has an obligation to speak out against the new Nazis trying to do the same to Muslims.
Laura Loomer pitches banning Muslims from running for office to members of Congress
Far-right influencer Laura Loomer has had an unusual amount of power over staffing and foreign policy decisions in the current Trump administration. Now, she is promoting anti-Muslim bills and pressur...
www.mediamatters.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
This isn't the easiest time to be Jewish in America. But now—and for a long time—it's been significantly harder to be Muslim.
Barring Jews from government was one of the Nazis' signature moves. Every American Jew has an obligation to speak out against the new Nazis trying to do the same to Muslims.
Barring Jews from government was one of the Nazis' signature moves. Every American Jew has an obligation to speak out against the new Nazis trying to do the same to Muslims.
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if you are the public defense investigator who just subpoenaed Sam Altman on stage know that i love you and think you are a wonder upon this earth.
November 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
if you are the public defense investigator who just subpoenaed Sam Altman on stage know that i love you and think you are a wonder upon this earth.
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I feel like people on Bluesky who have convinced themselves that the institutional Left in the United States is pro Trump and falling over backwards to credit Trump should have to reckon with the fact that the only Palestinian in Congress, and a DSA member, says (rightly) that the ceasefire is fake.
November 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I feel like people on Bluesky who have convinced themselves that the institutional Left in the United States is pro Trump and falling over backwards to credit Trump should have to reckon with the fact that the only Palestinian in Congress, and a DSA member, says (rightly) that the ceasefire is fake.
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For @inthesetimes.com I argued that "New Yorkers will only win the campaign promises Mamdani ran on if they keep the movement that elected him alive." I am so happy to see the 104,000 volunteers are not going home....
inthesetimes.com/article/zohr...
inthesetimes.com/article/zohr...
November 7, 2025 at 12:36 AM
For @inthesetimes.com I argued that "New Yorkers will only win the campaign promises Mamdani ran on if they keep the movement that elected him alive." I am so happy to see the 104,000 volunteers are not going home....
inthesetimes.com/article/zohr...
inthesetimes.com/article/zohr...
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Ziwe is becoming too powerful.
She said, “Tonight, one jokester and a national joke sit across from each other for a bombshell interview.” AND I LIVED!
Can’t wait to see the full thing tonight!
[Side note: did no one on Eric’s team do any research about Ziwe? Cuz… I’m nervous for him! 😂🤣😂🤣😂]
Can’t wait to see the full thing tonight!
[Side note: did no one on Eric’s team do any research about Ziwe? Cuz… I’m nervous for him! 😂🤣😂🤣😂]
November 6, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Ziwe is becoming too powerful.
I’ve always been a bit puritanical when it comes to language, but never have “bad” words irked me more than during the recent spate of Pritzker & co. cussing in faux bravado.
I was just in a training where the presenter said fuck 4x + shit 6x in 20 mins.
damn that gratuitous shit pisses me tf off
I was just in a training where the presenter said fuck 4x + shit 6x in 20 mins.
damn that gratuitous shit pisses me tf off
November 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I’ve always been a bit puritanical when it comes to language, but never have “bad” words irked me more than during the recent spate of Pritzker & co. cussing in faux bravado.
I was just in a training where the presenter said fuck 4x + shit 6x in 20 mins.
damn that gratuitous shit pisses me tf off
I was just in a training where the presenter said fuck 4x + shit 6x in 20 mins.
damn that gratuitous shit pisses me tf off
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Just for context, it was an international scandal when YouTube erased documentation of Syrian government war crimes. Now it's just the Intercept and tech outlets who care.
apnews.com/article/d9f1...
apnews.com/article/d9f1...
November 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Just for context, it was an international scandal when YouTube erased documentation of Syrian government war crimes. Now it's just the Intercept and tech outlets who care.
apnews.com/article/d9f1...
apnews.com/article/d9f1...
1—generally, sexual harassment is illegal but not a crime
2—being groped by a stranger in public is not sexual harassment but may be sexual battery/assault
3—either criminal law in MX is vastly different than US or MX’s President is as imprecise, inaccurate, lazy with word choice as US journalists
2—being groped by a stranger in public is not sexual harassment but may be sexual battery/assault
3—either criminal law in MX is vastly different than US or MX’s President is as imprecise, inaccurate, lazy with word choice as US journalists
November 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
1—generally, sexual harassment is illegal but not a crime
2—being groped by a stranger in public is not sexual harassment but may be sexual battery/assault
3—either criminal law in MX is vastly different than US or MX’s President is as imprecise, inaccurate, lazy with word choice as US journalists
2—being groped by a stranger in public is not sexual harassment but may be sexual battery/assault
3—either criminal law in MX is vastly different than US or MX’s President is as imprecise, inaccurate, lazy with word choice as US journalists
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Looking forward to learning all about how the right should move left to win elections tomorrow. They should maybe dye their hair pink, learn to love pronouns.
November 5, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Looking forward to learning all about how the right should move left to win elections tomorrow. They should maybe dye their hair pink, learn to love pronouns.
Denver got it all wrong allowing the ban on flavored tobacco. I don’t have capacity to explain.
other than harassment, racism, and the Speaker forcing us to violate open mtgs law daily—
not having capacity to explain bad bills with good titles was probably the hardest part of being a legislator.
other than harassment, racism, and the Speaker forcing us to violate open mtgs law daily—
not having capacity to explain bad bills with good titles was probably the hardest part of being a legislator.
November 5, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Denver got it all wrong allowing the ban on flavored tobacco. I don’t have capacity to explain.
other than harassment, racism, and the Speaker forcing us to violate open mtgs law daily—
not having capacity to explain bad bills with good titles was probably the hardest part of being a legislator.
other than harassment, racism, and the Speaker forcing us to violate open mtgs law daily—
not having capacity to explain bad bills with good titles was probably the hardest part of being a legislator.