Jillian Gilchrest
@jilchrest.bsky.social
Raising women up, championing public policy, bringing folks together. Candidate for U.S. Congress & State Representative in CT. #socialworker #feminist
In the richest country in the world, it’s inexcusable that our veterans don’t have the guarantee of food on the table. We owe a debt of gratitude to those who serve — a debt we’re falling short of meeting. It’s time to get our priorities right.
November 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
In the richest country in the world, it’s inexcusable that our veterans don’t have the guarantee of food on the table. We owe a debt of gratitude to those who serve — a debt we’re falling short of meeting. It’s time to get our priorities right.
The Supreme Court has decided not to revisit its landmark ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide!
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The Supreme Court has decided not to revisit its landmark ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide!
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Important to understand this. There's a reasonable chance that your Dem Senator who voted against it and is acting mad now was in on the play. It's the same reason why they scheduled the surrender for AFTER the election this week. They didn't want people pissed at Dems right before an election.
The caucus meeting was just to orchestrate who would fall on the sword but not be up for a vote in 2026.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Important to understand this. There's a reasonable chance that your Dem Senator who voted against it and is acting mad now was in on the play. It's the same reason why they scheduled the surrender for AFTER the election this week. They didn't want people pissed at Dems right before an election.
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Maybe important to note it was the disruption in air travel that Democrats couldn't stand and not, you know, 40+ million people not knowing where their next meal was coming from.
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Maybe important to note it was the disruption in air travel that Democrats couldn't stand and not, you know, 40+ million people not knowing where their next meal was coming from.
November 10, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Sanders: That is a totally meaningless gesture. You can get 100 votes here and it won't mean anything because the House is not going to take it up.
November 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Sanders: That is a totally meaningless gesture. You can get 100 votes here and it won't mean anything because the House is not going to take it up.
What is the matter with this man? Connecticut has loaded the full November SNAP payments onto EBT cards.
Trump administration orders states to ‘undo’ SNAP payments
The Trump administration has ordered states to “undo” Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments. “States must immediately undo any steps taken to issue full SNAP benefits for …
thehill.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:25 AM
What is the matter with this man? Connecticut has loaded the full November SNAP payments onto EBT cards.
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To put this in scale, Elon Musk's salary from Tesla alone could fund the SNAP program for the entire country into 2034.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk scored a resounding victory on Thursday as shareholders approved a pay package of as much as $878 billion over the next decade, endorsing his vision of morphing the EV maker into an AI and robotics juggernaut.
Tesla shareholders approve $878 billion pay plan for Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk scored a resounding victory on Thursday as shareholders approved a pay package of as much as $878 billion over the next decade, endorsing his vision of morphing the EV maker into an AI and robotics juggernaut.
reut.rs
November 6, 2025 at 10:19 PM
To put this in scale, Elon Musk's salary from Tesla alone could fund the SNAP program for the entire country into 2034.
A federal judge in RI has ordered the Trump admin to pay SNAP benefits in full by Friday saying “this is a problem that could have and should have been avoided” and he’s right.
(They previously agreed to pay partial SNAP benefits but said it might take weeks or months)
(They previously agreed to pay partial SNAP benefits but said it might take weeks or months)
November 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A federal judge in RI has ordered the Trump admin to pay SNAP benefits in full by Friday saying “this is a problem that could have and should have been avoided” and he’s right.
(They previously agreed to pay partial SNAP benefits but said it might take weeks or months)
(They previously agreed to pay partial SNAP benefits but said it might take weeks or months)
When people tell you who they are, believe them.
Women Should Make Babies, Not Vote: Why Some on the Far Right Want to Repeal the 19th Amendment
The far right takes losses at the ballot box as evidence that women do not deserve their rights.
www.liberalcurrents.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
When people tell you who they are, believe them.
Nancy Pelosi showed a generation of women that there was room for them in politics — and how to wield power to get things done. Stepping away and making room for new leaders is in keeping with her historic career: always able to play the long game. May she enjoy the next chapter. #WhenWomenLead
November 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Nancy Pelosi showed a generation of women that there was room for them in politics — and how to wield power to get things done. Stepping away and making room for new leaders is in keeping with her historic career: always able to play the long game. May she enjoy the next chapter. #WhenWomenLead
Grotesque example of the unique experiences that women face running for and serving in public office. Glad the President is ok and pressing charges. #womeninoffice
Shocking Video Shows Man Groping Mexico's President
The man, who is in police custody, could be seen trying to kiss and grab the breast of Mexico's president. Sheinbaum said she is pressing charges.
www.huffpost.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Grotesque example of the unique experiences that women face running for and serving in public office. Glad the President is ok and pressing charges. #womeninoffice
November 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
November 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
“Together, we will usher in a generation of change… If tonight teaches us anything, it is that convention has held us back. We have bowed at the altar of caution, and we have paid a mighty price.” —Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani
The Full Transcript of Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Speech
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:32 PM
“Together, we will usher in a generation of change… If tonight teaches us anything, it is that convention has held us back. We have bowed at the altar of caution, and we have paid a mighty price.” —Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani
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Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield has won the mayor’s race, according to the Associated Press. She becomes the city’s first woman mayor, a Black woman, with housing for single-mother-led households as a major part of her legacy and platform. 19thnews.org/2025/11/mary...
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield has won the mayor’s race, according to the Associated Press. She becomes the city’s first woman mayor, a Black woman, with housing for single-mother-led households as a major part of her legacy and platform. 19thnews.org/2025/11/mary...
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Mary Sheffield will be the first woman and first Black woman mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
November 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Mary Sheffield will be the first woman and first Black woman mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
Woot woot!!
BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race, NBC News projects. nbcnews.to/4nIzNUC
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Woot woot!!
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BREAKING: ABIGAIL SPANBERGER WINS VIRGINIA GOVERNOR RACE, FLIPPING THE SEAT BLUE.
(Source: Decision Desk HQ)
(Source: Decision Desk HQ)
November 5, 2025 at 12:40 AM
BREAKING: ABIGAIL SPANBERGER WINS VIRGINIA GOVERNOR RACE, FLIPPING THE SEAT BLUE.
(Source: Decision Desk HQ)
(Source: Decision Desk HQ)
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“.. putting the city on pace for its highest turnout since the 1960s.”
@politico.com #NYC
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
@politico.com #NYC
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 5, 2025 at 12:40 AM
“.. putting the city on pace for its highest turnout since the 1960s.”
@politico.com #NYC
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
@politico.com #NYC
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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While we're waiting to watch (eep, I hope) a new generation sweep into political power -- in some cases, against the wishes of Democratic elders -- here's the piece I published yesterday on the party's gerontocracy:
It’s My Party and I’ll Leave When I Want To
Talking to the gerontocracy.
nymag.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
While we're waiting to watch (eep, I hope) a new generation sweep into political power -- in some cases, against the wishes of Democratic elders -- here's the piece I published yesterday on the party's gerontocracy:
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"The Republican Party has created an entirely avoidable mess for itself. By taking a resolute stand in favor of making healthcare unobtainable for many Americans, and now threatening to starve children to achieve that perverse goal, they have made performative cruelty their political calling card."
Mike Johnson's lies keep getting lost in the facts
The shutdown is exposing the speaker's slimy disingenuousness.
www.publicnotice.co
November 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
"The Republican Party has created an entirely avoidable mess for itself. By taking a resolute stand in favor of making healthcare unobtainable for many Americans, and now threatening to starve children to achieve that perverse goal, they have made performative cruelty their political calling card."
Tomorrow is Election Day!!! Your #vote matters!! #yourvoicematters
November 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Tomorrow is Election Day!!! Your #vote matters!! #yourvoicematters
Your vote matter! Vote in the municipal elections! Today or Tuesday! #vote #yourvoice
November 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Your vote matter! Vote in the municipal elections! Today or Tuesday! #vote #yourvoice