Martha McDevitt-Pugh
@mcdevittpugh.bsky.social
Democrats Abroad Intl Chair and 2024 National Convention Delegation Chair. Exec Board DNC LGBTQ Caucus. Hampshire College alum. CA voter. Views mine. She/her 🚴🏽♀️
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Reminder: Republicans control all 3 branches of government.
If the government shuts down, it WILL be because of Trump.
If the government shuts down, it WILL be because of Trump.
NEW: Trump canceled a meeting with Schumer and Jeffries “after reviewing the details of the unserious and ridiculous demands” he claims they made.
Trump cancels meeting with Schumer and Jeffries
The president was due to meet with Democratic leaders on Thursday.
www.politico.com
September 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Reminder: Republicans control all 3 branches of government.
If the government shuts down, it WILL be because of Trump.
If the government shuts down, it WILL be because of Trump.
Trump’s administration is silencing critics, suing journalists, and targeting immigrants for their speech. Congress must act to defend the First Amendment and stop this assault on our freedoms. #DefendFreeSpeech #ProtectDemocracy @replsimon.bsky.social @schiff.senate.gov @padilla.senate.gov
September 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Trump’s administration is silencing critics, suing journalists, and targeting immigrants for their speech. Congress must act to defend the First Amendment and stop this assault on our freedoms. #DefendFreeSpeech #ProtectDemocracy @replsimon.bsky.social @schiff.senate.gov @padilla.senate.gov
Trump doesn’t care about any of us
New analysis finds the US now has more unemployed people than job openings.
September 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Trump doesn’t care about any of us
RFK Jr. is dismantling public health, spreading deadly misinformation, and driving out America’s top scientists. Congress must act — demand his resignation now. #ResignRFKJr #ProtectPublicHealth
September 3, 2025 at 6:33 AM
RFK Jr. is dismantling public health, spreading deadly misinformation, and driving out America’s top scientists. Congress must act — demand his resignation now. #ResignRFKJr #ProtectPublicHealth
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AmeriCorps volunteers deliver vital services to Michiganders, whether it’s tutoring our students or restoring our parks.
I am relieved that the Trump Administration has finally agreed to release these congressionally appropriated funds.
www.myupnow.com/news/omb-oks...
I am relieved that the Trump Administration has finally agreed to release these congressionally appropriated funds.
www.myupnow.com/news/omb-oks...
OMB oks release of $134M in AmeriCorps funding after successful Nessel, coalition lawsuit
LANSING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced her success in preserving AmeriCorps grant funds after the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) agreed to release over $18...
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September 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
AmeriCorps volunteers deliver vital services to Michiganders, whether it’s tutoring our students or restoring our parks.
I am relieved that the Trump Administration has finally agreed to release these congressionally appropriated funds.
www.myupnow.com/news/omb-oks...
I am relieved that the Trump Administration has finally agreed to release these congressionally appropriated funds.
www.myupnow.com/news/omb-oks...
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Yesterday, we learned that Elon Musk spent $55 million to defeat her.
Today, we cheered as Judge Susan Crawford took her oath—and became Justice Susan Crawford.
Congratulations!
Today, we cheered as Judge Susan Crawford took her oath—and became Justice Susan Crawford.
Congratulations!
August 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Yesterday, we learned that Elon Musk spent $55 million to defeat her.
Today, we cheered as Judge Susan Crawford took her oath—and became Justice Susan Crawford.
Congratulations!
Today, we cheered as Judge Susan Crawford took her oath—and became Justice Susan Crawford.
Congratulations!
They’re trying to end Social Security as we know it—benefits working people paid into and count on to retire.
We have to stop them.
We have to stop them.
Trump's Treasury Secretary says the Trump Accounts created by the budget bill are a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security"
July 31, 2025 at 5:24 PM
They’re trying to end Social Security as we know it—benefits working people paid into and count on to retire.
We have to stop them.
We have to stop them.
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Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government.
No one has heard from you in 97 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo (or video) of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
No one has heard from you in 97 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo (or video) of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
June 20, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government.
No one has heard from you in 97 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo (or video) of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
No one has heard from you in 97 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo (or video) of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
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Yep. If you think everyone in a Red state is cishet and white and conservative you are missing the massive opportunity that exists right now.
June 10, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Yep. If you think everyone in a Red state is cishet and white and conservative you are missing the massive opportunity that exists right now.
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BREAKING: Over 130 former federal & state judges have filed an amicus brief urging the court to drop charges against Judge Dugan in Wisconsin
The charges seek to criminalize judicial discretion & set a dangerous precedent for executive overreach
We MUST defend judicial independence👇
The charges seek to criminalize judicial discretion & set a dangerous precedent for executive overreach
We MUST defend judicial independence👇
May 30, 2025 at 9:47 PM
BREAKING: Over 130 former federal & state judges have filed an amicus brief urging the court to drop charges against Judge Dugan in Wisconsin
The charges seek to criminalize judicial discretion & set a dangerous precedent for executive overreach
We MUST defend judicial independence👇
The charges seek to criminalize judicial discretion & set a dangerous precedent for executive overreach
We MUST defend judicial independence👇
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It’s official – Alabama’s congressional map must provide equal representation for Black voters.
This is a monumental win that would not have been possible without the determination and strength of generations of Black voters in the state, @ericholder.bsky.social and @redistrictfdn.bsky.social.
This is a monumental win that would not have been possible without the determination and strength of generations of Black voters in the state, @ericholder.bsky.social and @redistrictfdn.bsky.social.
May 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
It’s official – Alabama’s congressional map must provide equal representation for Black voters.
This is a monumental win that would not have been possible without the determination and strength of generations of Black voters in the state, @ericholder.bsky.social and @redistrictfdn.bsky.social.
This is a monumental win that would not have been possible without the determination and strength of generations of Black voters in the state, @ericholder.bsky.social and @redistrictfdn.bsky.social.
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I asked several DC lawmakers whether our calls make a difference. Here’s what they told me.
[spoiler alert: YES!]
[spoiler alert: YES!]
May 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
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Finally.
Justice Allison Riggs will now have the opportunity to continue her distinguished service to the people of North Carolina.
Never underestimate the power of a focused, committed American people.
Justice Allison Riggs will now have the opportunity to continue her distinguished service to the people of North Carolina.
Never underestimate the power of a focused, committed American people.
BREAKING: After six months of chaos and an attempt to overturn a free and fair election, Judge Griffin has finally conceded.
Even as extremists worked to toss out votes and politicize our courts, North Carolinians held the line.
The will of the people won because the people never backed down.
Even as extremists worked to toss out votes and politicize our courts, North Carolinians held the line.
The will of the people won because the people never backed down.
May 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Finally.
Justice Allison Riggs will now have the opportunity to continue her distinguished service to the people of North Carolina.
Never underestimate the power of a focused, committed American people.
Justice Allison Riggs will now have the opportunity to continue her distinguished service to the people of North Carolina.
Never underestimate the power of a focused, committed American people.
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We are approaching 50K followers here on Bluesky! Thank you!! Please contact your Senators before the SAVE Act comes to the floor and tell them to VOTE NO. If this passes, it will require in-person voter registration, disenfranchising everyone living outside the US, including the military. #SAVEAct
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May 7, 2025 at 6:17 AM
We are approaching 50K followers here on Bluesky! Thank you!! Please contact your Senators before the SAVE Act comes to the floor and tell them to VOTE NO. If this passes, it will require in-person voter registration, disenfranchising everyone living outside the US, including the military. #SAVEAct
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May 5, 2025 at 1:20 AM
An important message from DNC Vice Chair @malcolmkenyatta.bsky.social on how important it is to register to vote NOW at www.votefromabroad.org. Thank you Vice Chair Kenyatta for joining the @demsabroad.bsky.social Germany annual meeting!
April 1, 2025 at 9:23 AM
An important message from DNC Vice Chair @malcolmkenyatta.bsky.social on how important it is to register to vote NOW at www.votefromabroad.org. Thank you Vice Chair Kenyatta for joining the @demsabroad.bsky.social Germany annual meeting!
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The problem isn’t government waste. The problem is that billionaires don’t pay taxes.
November 27, 2024 at 11:26 PM
The problem isn’t government waste. The problem is that billionaires don’t pay taxes.
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Living, working or studying abroad? Looking for a like-minded community where you are? Go to democratsabroad.org and sign up today. Consider becoming a volunteer. You can make a difference, no matter where you are! #democratsabroad #votefromabroad #volunteer #community #joinus #activism #resistance
November 23, 2024 at 9:02 AM
Living, working or studying abroad? Looking for a like-minded community where you are? Go to democratsabroad.org and sign up today. Consider becoming a volunteer. You can make a difference, no matter where you are! #democratsabroad #votefromabroad #volunteer #community #joinus #activism #resistance
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Just a reminder: The Attorney General is not supposed to be the President's lawyer; they're the people's lawyer.
November 24, 2024 at 12:37 AM
Just a reminder: The Attorney General is not supposed to be the President's lawyer; they're the people's lawyer.
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The usual suspects are out there yelling "There are 23 million government workers! Fire most of them!" No awareness that most work for local governments, and most of *them* are schoolteachers. Federal employment hasn't grown since the 1950s
November 23, 2024 at 2:06 PM
The usual suspects are out there yelling "There are 23 million government workers! Fire most of them!" No awareness that most work for local governments, and most of *them* are schoolteachers. Federal employment hasn't grown since the 1950s