Jess Travers
@jesstravers.bsky.social
Deputy comms director/ press secretary for MI House Dems. Recovering academic. English PhD. She/ her. Opinions are mine.
Let’s be real, Trump and the Republicans want to whitewash history.
apnews.com/article/trum... Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding to programs with 'improper ideology'
apnews.com/article/trum... Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding to programs with 'improper ideology'
Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding to programs with 'improper ideology'
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on the Smithsonian Institution that targets funding to programs that contain what he calls “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology.”
apnews.com
March 28, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Let’s be real, Trump and the Republicans want to whitewash history.
apnews.com/article/trum... Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding to programs with 'improper ideology'
apnews.com/article/trum... Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding to programs with 'improper ideology'
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This is not normal and not ok. Do we not believe in first amendment rights? Outrageous. Rumaysa Ozturk needs to be released immediately.
Not sure if this has been shared here yet, but this is video of Rumeysa Ozturk's arrest posted by WCVB. It's terrifying.
March 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This is not normal and not ok. Do we not believe in first amendment rights? Outrageous. Rumaysa Ozturk needs to be released immediately.
Michiganders are fired up! 🔥
Bernie Sanders draws 10,000 supporters to Warren for a ‘Fight Oligarchy’ rally
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Bernie Sanders draws 10,000 supporters to Warren for a 'Fight Oligarchy' rally • Michigan Advance
More than 10,000 people turned out for a rally with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt), in Warren as part of his national “Fighting Oligarchy” tour. The audience filled the main event space – the gym at ...
michiganadvance.com
March 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Michiganders are fired up! 🔥
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Republicans are making cuts that hurt Michigan farmers & our agricultural industry. MI Dems are standing up to them & standing up for people. #CostOfChaos
Trump's ag funding freeze stymies Michigan farmers, conservation groups
Funding cuts, grant freezes and layoffs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture have canceled or delayed Michigan farming and conservation projects.
www.detroitnews.com
March 1, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Republicans are making cuts that hurt Michigan farmers & our agricultural industry. MI Dems are standing up to them & standing up for people. #CostOfChaos
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Women have been leading in the labor movement from the very beginning.
During #WomensHistoryMonth, America’s unions honor the trailblazing women who have always fought for workers’ rights, dignity and respect in the workplace, and are doing the work to stand up for workers today.
During #WomensHistoryMonth, America’s unions honor the trailblazing women who have always fought for workers’ rights, dignity and respect in the workplace, and are doing the work to stand up for workers today.
March 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Women have been leading in the labor movement from the very beginning.
During #WomensHistoryMonth, America’s unions honor the trailblazing women who have always fought for workers’ rights, dignity and respect in the workplace, and are doing the work to stand up for workers today.
During #WomensHistoryMonth, America’s unions honor the trailblazing women who have always fought for workers’ rights, dignity and respect in the workplace, and are doing the work to stand up for workers today.
Dissent is patriotic.
March 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Dissent is patriotic.
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Today, we saw yet another page from the GOP extremist agenda that aims to divide Michiganders & tear families apart. Speaker Hall’s silence is deafening. While Republicans are busy looking backwards, House Dems are looking forward to actually helping people & providing relief.
February 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Today, we saw yet another page from the GOP extremist agenda that aims to divide Michiganders & tear families apart. Speaker Hall’s silence is deafening. While Republicans are busy looking backwards, House Dems are looking forward to actually helping people & providing relief.
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Thank you Gov. Pritzker
Pritzker: "We're talking about the death of a constitutional republic. That's what happened in Germany in 1933, 1934. And we're seeing today that we've got an administration in Washington that's ignoring court orders."
February 26, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Thank you Gov. Pritzker
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Michiganders are looking to their leaders to address pressing issues like lowering costs and protecting our economy, House Republicans are choosing to focus on undermining the personal freedoms of Michigan residents.
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House Democrats Stand United Against Republican Extremism Threatening Marriage Equality - housedems.com
State Reps. Mike McFall and Jason Morgan, held a press conference today to denounce a resolution introduced by House Republicans.
housedems.com
February 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Michiganders are looking to their leaders to address pressing issues like lowering costs and protecting our economy, House Republicans are choosing to focus on undermining the personal freedoms of Michigan residents.
housedems.com/house-democr...
housedems.com/house-democr...
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The law vs. the lawless: A showdown at the MAGA corral
Commentary from George Ochenski
michiganadvance.com/2025/02/15/t...
Commentary from George Ochenski
michiganadvance.com/2025/02/15/t...
The law vs. the lawless: A showdown at the MAGA corral • Michigan Advance
It’s not hard to remember what happens in Marty Robbins’ Western ballad, “Big Iron,” when Texas Red, “the bad outlaw” wreaks havoc on the good citizens of town. “The Law,” in the persona of an Arizona...
michiganadvance.com
February 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The law vs. the lawless: A showdown at the MAGA corral
Commentary from George Ochenski
michiganadvance.com/2025/02/15/t...
Commentary from George Ochenski
michiganadvance.com/2025/02/15/t...
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Thank you @dananessel.bsky.social for standing up for the people in the face of Musk's "seemingly limitless access" to personal identifiable information and departments across government despite being an unelected & unappointed employee not subject to Congress.
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
Michigan AG Nessel leads multistate suit seeking injunction against Elon Musk, DOGE
Nessel is leading a multistate lawsuit that challenges the decisions and role of Elon Musk within the Department of Government Efficiency.
www.detroitnews.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Thank you @dananessel.bsky.social for standing up for the people in the face of Musk's "seemingly limitless access" to personal identifiable information and departments across government despite being an unelected & unappointed employee not subject to Congress.
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
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We ABSOLUTELY need to do more to improve the public’s trust of public officials and institutions, but promoting bills that fail to create real transparency while telling Michiganders, “don’t get your hopes up,” about BI-PARTISAN FOIA expansion is political sleight of hand.
February 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
We ABSOLUTELY need to do more to improve the public’s trust of public officials and institutions, but promoting bills that fail to create real transparency while telling Michiganders, “don’t get your hopes up,” about BI-PARTISAN FOIA expansion is political sleight of hand.
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"In 2024, NIH invested over $1 billion in Michigan research, supporting nearly 12,000 jobs and generating $2.5 billion in economic activity." Trump and Musk's cuts to NIH funding will destroy thousands of Michigan jobs.
Federal cuts to 'indirect costs' of medical research would be devastating | Opinion
It’s easy to cheer on spending cuts — until they hit home.
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February 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
"In 2024, NIH invested over $1 billion in Michigan research, supporting nearly 12,000 jobs and generating $2.5 billion in economic activity." Trump and Musk's cuts to NIH funding will destroy thousands of Michigan jobs.
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We're committed to #BuildingPeopleUp, while the other side wants to tear us down. We joined hundreds of Michiganders at the state Capitol for the 50501 movement to #BuildTheResistance. Democracy is not a spectator sport.
February 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
We're committed to #BuildingPeopleUp, while the other side wants to tear us down. We joined hundreds of Michiganders at the state Capitol for the 50501 movement to #BuildTheResistance. Democracy is not a spectator sport.
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As we reflect on the things we are grateful for this holiday season, I am thankful for the leadership of Rep. Ranjeev Puri. His dedication and vision make him the perfect choice to be House Minority Leader! #letsgo2025 #workingforprogress #ForThePeople
December 28, 2024 at 3:30 PM
As we reflect on the things we are grateful for this holiday season, I am thankful for the leadership of Rep. Ranjeev Puri. His dedication and vision make him the perfect choice to be House Minority Leader! #letsgo2025 #workingforprogress #ForThePeople
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Twitter has become boring and I’m an addict who can’t stop touching the hot stove so here I am. Who knows maybe we can hold space for some real conversations. So much power in that.
November 23, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Twitter has become boring and I’m an addict who can’t stop touching the hot stove so here I am. Who knows maybe we can hold space for some real conversations. So much power in that.
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If you've followed my Michigan Democrats starter pack already, check back in for NEW ARRIVALS! If you haven't followed yet, give these fine current and past Michigan leaders a follow. We need to keep their work front and center!
#Michigan #DemCastMI
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#Michigan #DemCastMI
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November 21, 2024 at 3:54 AM
If you've followed my Michigan Democrats starter pack already, check back in for NEW ARRIVALS! If you haven't followed yet, give these fine current and past Michigan leaders a follow. We need to keep their work front and center!
#Michigan #DemCastMI
go.bsky.app/TJTizya
#Michigan #DemCastMI
go.bsky.app/TJTizya
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It’s really important that we stand up, unified, wipe the dust off, and get ready to put our strongest foot forward. Let’s go!
Q&A: Meet Democratic House Minority Leader Elect Ranjeev Puri and his plans for 2025
Democratic state lawmakers in the Michigan House of Representatives have selected a new slate of leadership to help them navigate next year’s legislative session.
gandernewsroom.com
November 20, 2024 at 10:40 PM
It’s really important that we stand up, unified, wipe the dust off, and get ready to put our strongest foot forward. Let’s go!
Fully jumping on board w/ the #bookshelf thing going on.
November 18, 2024 at 3:38 AM
Fully jumping on board w/ the #bookshelf thing going on.
Starter pack w/ MI Dem legislators. I’ll keep adding members. Lemme know if you see someone to add.
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November 16, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Starter pack w/ MI Dem legislators. I’ll keep adding members. Lemme know if you see someone to add.
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