@rfassino.bsky.social
Mostly #politics, focused on #elections. Determined to take back #Congress with the #BlueCrew in '26 and '28. 💙🌊💙💪💙🗳️ 💙 🇺🇸
Really excited that @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social announced her #Senate run today - my donation is in! Appreciated her comments in the @politico.com interview below... it's time for a new generation of #Democrats to take on Trump. 💪 🌊
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
April 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Really excited that @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social announced her #Senate run today - my donation is in! Appreciated her comments in the @politico.com interview below... it's time for a new generation of #Democrats to take on Trump. 💪 🌊
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Really appreciate that @blakegendebien.bsky.social is out meeting with voters of #NY21 - as opposed to #Republican #Representatives avoiding #TownHalls or #CongressRecess meetings.
Funny what a #farmer can teach the #GOP.
Funny what a #farmer can teach the #GOP.
A huge crowd in Canton! We know what it takes to win, and are not taking any vote for granted. It’s time to replace Elise Stefanik and bring real leadership back to our district.
March 19, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Really appreciate that @blakegendebien.bsky.social is out meeting with voters of #NY21 - as opposed to #Republican #Representatives avoiding #TownHalls or #CongressRecess meetings.
Funny what a #farmer can teach the #GOP.
Funny what a #farmer can teach the #GOP.
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Target Majority NYC joins NY & US indivisibles to call on @schumer.senate.gov to step aside. We can not risk our lives on a business as usual playbook. Sir, this is no 2017.
@indivisible.org
@ezralevin.bsky.social
@leahgreenberg.bsky.social
@sreeske.bsky.social
drive.google.com/file/d/1367h...
@indivisible.org
@ezralevin.bsky.social
@leahgreenberg.bsky.social
@sreeske.bsky.social
drive.google.com/file/d/1367h...
TMNYC_Statement on Minority Leader Schumer.pdf
drive.google.com
March 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Target Majority NYC joins NY & US indivisibles to call on @schumer.senate.gov to step aside. We can not risk our lives on a business as usual playbook. Sir, this is no 2017.
@indivisible.org
@ezralevin.bsky.social
@leahgreenberg.bsky.social
@sreeske.bsky.social
drive.google.com/file/d/1367h...
@indivisible.org
@ezralevin.bsky.social
@leahgreenberg.bsky.social
@sreeske.bsky.social
drive.google.com/file/d/1367h...
I stand with @ezralevin.bsky.social + @leahgreenberg.bsky.social in thanking @schumer.senate.gov for his service, and for calling for him to step aside.
To the #Democratic #Senators and #House #Representatives who held the line: we have your back. Come forward.
indivisible.org/statements/i...
To the #Democratic #Senators and #House #Representatives who held the line: we have your back. Come forward.
indivisible.org/statements/i...
Indivisible Calls on Schumer to Step Aside
indivisible.org
March 16, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I stand with @ezralevin.bsky.social + @leahgreenberg.bsky.social in thanking @schumer.senate.gov for his service, and for calling for him to step aside.
To the #Democratic #Senators and #House #Representatives who held the line: we have your back. Come forward.
indivisible.org/statements/i...
To the #Democratic #Senators and #House #Representatives who held the line: we have your back. Come forward.
indivisible.org/statements/i...
The residents of #NY21 don't deserve a totally unnecessary, self-inflicted trade war initiated by the #Trump administration. One that just got worse.
The #TrumpRecession is real.
Vote for @blakegendebien.bsky.social, and let the #Republicans know we won't stand for it.
The #TrumpRecession is real.
Vote for @blakegendebien.bsky.social, and let the #Republicans know we won't stand for it.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday that if there is a recession ’there’s one person to be blamed, and that’s President [Donald] Trump.”
He also told CNBC that he would not “hesitate” to shut off electricity exports to the U.S. if Trump continues the trade war.
He also told CNBC that he would not “hesitate” to shut off electricity exports to the U.S. if Trump continues the trade war.
Ontario's Doug Ford warns of 'Trump recession,' threatens electrical shutoff
www.cnbc.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The residents of #NY21 don't deserve a totally unnecessary, self-inflicted trade war initiated by the #Trump administration. One that just got worse.
The #TrumpRecession is real.
Vote for @blakegendebien.bsky.social, and let the #Republicans know we won't stand for it.
The #TrumpRecession is real.
Vote for @blakegendebien.bsky.social, and let the #Republicans know we won't stand for it.
#NY21: @blakegendebien.bsky.social was right - Canada officially imposed retaliatory tariffs today, Mar. 4th.
Put aside Rep. vs. Dem. party politics. These will bring economic pain to #NY21 farmers and severely damage the local economy.
www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
Put aside Rep. vs. Dem. party politics. These will bring economic pain to #NY21 farmers and severely damage the local economy.
www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective February 4, 2025 - Canada.ca
Effective February 4, 2025, the government is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on $30 billion in goods imported from the United States (U.S.).
www.canada.ca
March 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
#NY21: @blakegendebien.bsky.social was right - Canada officially imposed retaliatory tariffs today, Mar. 4th.
Put aside Rep. vs. Dem. party politics. These will bring economic pain to #NY21 farmers and severely damage the local economy.
www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
Put aside Rep. vs. Dem. party politics. These will bring economic pain to #NY21 farmers and severely damage the local economy.
www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
This discussion between @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social and Fareed Zakaria on the Trump administration's foreign policy is outstanding. Depthful information and insightful perspective to the last minute.
Today’s episode of The Ezra Klein Show.
The Dark Heart of Trump’s Foreign Policy
With Fareed Zakaria
open.spotify.com/episode/1ehB...
youtu.be/305ZAppMlN8?...
The Dark Heart of Trump’s Foreign Policy
With Fareed Zakaria
open.spotify.com/episode/1ehB...
youtu.be/305ZAppMlN8?...
The Dark Heart of Trump's Foreign Policy | The Ezra Klein Show
YouTube video by The Ezra Klein Show
youtu.be
March 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This discussion between @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social and Fareed Zakaria on the Trump administration's foreign policy is outstanding. Depthful information and insightful perspective to the last minute.
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SPECIAL ELECTION ALERT!! Blake Gendebien needs volunteers for tomorrow’s phone bank! Let’s flip #NY21 BLUE. 💙 Sign up here: www.mobilize.us/blakeforthenorthcountry/event/757881/
📢 Can’t make calls? Share this post to spread the word. #FlipNY21 #GrassrootsPower
@blakegendebien.bsky.social
📢 Can’t make calls? Share this post to spread the word. #FlipNY21 #GrassrootsPower
@blakegendebien.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
SPECIAL ELECTION ALERT!! Blake Gendebien needs volunteers for tomorrow’s phone bank! Let’s flip #NY21 BLUE. 💙 Sign up here: www.mobilize.us/blakeforthenorthcountry/event/757881/
📢 Can’t make calls? Share this post to spread the word. #FlipNY21 #GrassrootsPower
@blakegendebien.bsky.social
📢 Can’t make calls? Share this post to spread the word. #FlipNY21 #GrassrootsPower
@blakegendebien.bsky.social
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👀 at this turnout at a campaign event for Blake Gendebien, the Democrat running in the red district #NY21 special election to replace Elise Stefanik later this year.
Thank you, Hudson Falls! Great to be with residents of the North Country to talk about affordability, how we are going to protect our small businesses, and how we are going to bring leadership back to #NY21. Looking forward to joining again soon!
February 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
👀 at this turnout at a campaign event for Blake Gendebien, the Democrat running in the red district #NY21 special election to replace Elise Stefanik later this year.
Will #Republicans support the #veterans of #NY21?
#NY21 had more than 6,600 retired military service members as of 2021, nearly double the next highest #veteran population in New York in the 22nd District. (Alex Gault reporting in the Watertown Daily Times, N.Y., 2/14/25.)
This is NOT support. 👇
#NY21 had more than 6,600 retired military service members as of 2021, nearly double the next highest #veteran population in New York in the 22nd District. (Alex Gault reporting in the Watertown Daily Times, N.Y., 2/14/25.)
This is NOT support. 👇
Budzinski: "We saw just yesterday another round of layoffs at the VA -- 1,400 more people. When we're trying to address veterans suicide rates, when you're cutting jobs for folks that are actually answering those suicide hotlines, how is that in the service of our veterans?"
February 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Will #Republicans support the #veterans of #NY21?
#NY21 had more than 6,600 retired military service members as of 2021, nearly double the next highest #veteran population in New York in the 22nd District. (Alex Gault reporting in the Watertown Daily Times, N.Y., 2/14/25.)
This is NOT support. 👇
#NY21 had more than 6,600 retired military service members as of 2021, nearly double the next highest #veteran population in New York in the 22nd District. (Alex Gault reporting in the Watertown Daily Times, N.Y., 2/14/25.)
This is NOT support. 👇
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Finally getting around to posting THIS, an incredible interview by @anandwrites.bsky.social chock full of gems for actions we all can take, everywhere to help end the Trump-Musk Coup. Thank you as ever @anatosaurus.bsky.social for your inspired leadership. the.ink/p/watch-an-a...
WATCH: An *actual* plan to beat fascism
A masterclass from political sage Anat Shenker-Osorio on how you can fight back against Trump II, create "social proof," mobilize your community, stop waiting for Democrats, and start getting it DONE
the.ink
February 25, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Finally getting around to posting THIS, an incredible interview by @anandwrites.bsky.social chock full of gems for actions we all can take, everywhere to help end the Trump-Musk Coup. Thank you as ever @anatosaurus.bsky.social for your inspired leadership. the.ink/p/watch-an-a...
As @blakegendebien.bsky.social pointed out, Trump's Canadian tariffs will have severe economic consequences for #NY21: #Farmers will be hit with double impact: rising costs for fuel/gas/fertilizer + retaliatory tariffs lowering their Canadian sales and profit.
www.cnbc.com/2025/02/24/t...
www.cnbc.com/2025/02/24/t...
Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico 'will go forward'
President Donald Trump said sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico "will go forward" when a month-long delay on their implementation expires next week.
www.cnbc.com
February 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
As @blakegendebien.bsky.social pointed out, Trump's Canadian tariffs will have severe economic consequences for #NY21: #Farmers will be hit with double impact: rising costs for fuel/gas/fertilizer + retaliatory tariffs lowering their Canadian sales and profit.
www.cnbc.com/2025/02/24/t...
www.cnbc.com/2025/02/24/t...
The most powerful #documentary I've seen in many years. The entire theatre audience was stunned.
For those who #resist, a story of unbelievable resilience in the face of violent #oppression - and the toll it takes on those who fight.
releasing.dogwoof.com/no-other-land
For those who #resist, a story of unbelievable resilience in the face of violent #oppression - and the toll it takes on those who fight.
releasing.dogwoof.com/no-other-land
No Other Land - Watch Online and In Cinemas — Dogwoof Releasing
Award-winning documentary by Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham, Hamdan Ballal, and Rachel Szor is a vital depiction of the destruction of the West Bank’s Masafer Yatta community by Israeli authorities.
releasing.dogwoof.com
February 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The most powerful #documentary I've seen in many years. The entire theatre audience was stunned.
For those who #resist, a story of unbelievable resilience in the face of violent #oppression - and the toll it takes on those who fight.
releasing.dogwoof.com/no-other-land
For those who #resist, a story of unbelievable resilience in the face of violent #oppression - and the toll it takes on those who fight.
releasing.dogwoof.com/no-other-land
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February 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
“I don’t believe it would be legal, and I don’t think he really understands right now how he will even do what he’s threatened to do...”
How is it possible that a post on X - from someone not employed within your organization - can legally result in termination?
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
How is it possible that a post on X - from someone not employed within your organization - can legally result in termination?
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
Musk says all federal employees need to explain their work — or be let go
His post on X said employees will receive an email “shortly” requesting to “understand what they got done last week.”
www.politico.com
February 22, 2025 at 10:09 PM
“I don’t believe it would be legal, and I don’t think he really understands right now how he will even do what he’s threatened to do...”
How is it possible that a post on X - from someone not employed within your organization - can legally result in termination?
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
How is it possible that a post on X - from someone not employed within your organization - can legally result in termination?
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
From @blakegendebien.bsky.social during last week's Meet-N-Greet: if you want to help #NY21 in #Congress, send a farmer, forester, or folk in trades, WORKHORSES like them, not SHOWHORSES like so many politicians. 💪 #Labor #Union
I’m honored to earn the support of IBEW Local 910. With labor behind our campaign, we are ready to make sure hard working New Yorkers have a voice in Congress.
February 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
From @blakegendebien.bsky.social during last week's Meet-N-Greet: if you want to help #NY21 in #Congress, send a farmer, forester, or folk in trades, WORKHORSES like them, not SHOWHORSES like so many politicians. 💪 #Labor #Union
#NY21 - I'm seeing HUGELY positive reactions to Democratic candidate Blake Gendebien's Zoom Meet-N-Greet on Tuesday, like this depthful one written by @christofpierson.bsky.social. @blakegendebien.bsky.social, we're with you!
NY21, This Is an Emergency! tragicfarce.com/2025/02/20/n...
NY21, This Is an Emergency! tragicfarce.com/2025/02/20/n...
NY21, This Is an Emergency!
A farmer, not a politician. A couple of nights ago, I attended a Zoom meet-and-greet with Blake Gendebien, the Democratic candidate to replace Trump toady Elise Stefanik in New York Congressional D…
tragicfarce.com
February 21, 2025 at 12:02 AM
#NY21 - I'm seeing HUGELY positive reactions to Democratic candidate Blake Gendebien's Zoom Meet-N-Greet on Tuesday, like this depthful one written by @christofpierson.bsky.social. @blakegendebien.bsky.social, we're with you!
NY21, This Is an Emergency! tragicfarce.com/2025/02/20/n...
NY21, This Is an Emergency! tragicfarce.com/2025/02/20/n...
Absolutely agree with @sreeske.bsky.social: really impressed with @blakegendebien.bsky.social last night, looking forward to supporting him!
Loved meeting @blakegendebien.bsky.social who is a fantastic candidate for the #NY21 special election. Can't wait to knock on doors for him! Send someone who knows how to work with elbow grease to Congress--yes please!
February 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Absolutely agree with @sreeske.bsky.social: really impressed with @blakegendebien.bsky.social last night, looking forward to supporting him!
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Virtual meet and greet for Blake tomorrow night! Let’s help flip #NY21. indivisible.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
February 18, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Virtual meet and greet for Blake tomorrow night! Let’s help flip #NY21. indivisible.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Maybe you’ve heard about a plan in Albany to move the states special election schedule around, a plan that could’ve left #NY21 open for months?
That seems to have been abandoned, at least for now.
My latest:
www.nny360.com/top_stories/...
That seems to have been abandoned, at least for now.
My latest:
www.nny360.com/top_stories/...
Albany abandons plan to change special elections timeline, for now
Albany lawmakers at least temporarily abandoned their attempt to change New York’s special election timeline on Monday — and sources familiar with discussions say it’s all to do with congestion
www.nny360.com
February 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Maybe you’ve heard about a plan in Albany to move the states special election schedule around, a plan that could’ve left #NY21 open for months?
That seems to have been abandoned, at least for now.
My latest:
www.nny360.com/top_stories/...
That seems to have been abandoned, at least for now.
My latest:
www.nny360.com/top_stories/...
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This morning, we won a court order blocking Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, from accessing Americans’ private data.
Musk and his DOGE employees must destroy all records they've obtained.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: no one is above the law.
Musk and his DOGE employees must destroy all records they've obtained.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: no one is above the law.
We're suing over the free rein Donald Trump gave Elon Musk and DOGE to access Americans’ private information.
Musk and DOGE want to use this information to cut vital services that Americans rely on — from health care to education.
This is unacceptable and illegal.
vimeo.com/1054527049/f...
Musk and DOGE want to use this information to cut vital services that Americans rely on — from health care to education.
This is unacceptable and illegal.
vimeo.com/1054527049/f...
AG James on DOGE Lawsuit
This is "AG James on DOGE Lawsuit" by New York AG Letitia James on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
vimeo.com
February 8, 2025 at 12:53 PM
This morning, we won a court order blocking Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, from accessing Americans’ private data.
Musk and his DOGE employees must destroy all records they've obtained.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: no one is above the law.
Musk and his DOGE employees must destroy all records they've obtained.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: no one is above the law.
If you missed Sunday night's 50,000-person Indivisible / WFP / MoveOn call, here's the link to the recording and the toolkit they reference. #Democrats #BlueWave
Recording:
www.youtube.com/live/55yf3As...
Toolkit: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Recording:
www.youtube.com/live/55yf3As...
Toolkit: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
We Choose to Fight Action Call
YouTube video by Indivisible
www.youtube.com
February 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
If you missed Sunday night's 50,000-person Indivisible / WFP / MoveOn call, here's the link to the recording and the toolkit they reference. #Democrats #BlueWave
Recording:
www.youtube.com/live/55yf3As...
Toolkit: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Recording:
www.youtube.com/live/55yf3As...
Toolkit: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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This is Rupert Murdoch's Wallstreet Journal…
Headline: “The Dumbest Trade War in History”
Headline: “The Dumbest Trade War in History”
February 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
This is Rupert Murdoch's Wallstreet Journal…
Headline: “The Dumbest Trade War in History”
Headline: “The Dumbest Trade War in History”
From the Dept. of Finance in Canada: a searchable, itemized list of products from the USA subject to 25% tariffs effective February 4, 2025. @collinsforny21.bsky.social + @blakegendebien.bsky.social , I thought you and #NY21 would find it particularly helpful.
www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective February 4, 2025 - Canada.ca
Effective February 4, 2025, the government is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on $30 billion in goods imported from the United States (U.S.).
www.canada.ca
February 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
From the Dept. of Finance in Canada: a searchable, itemized list of products from the USA subject to 25% tariffs effective February 4, 2025. @collinsforny21.bsky.social + @blakegendebien.bsky.social , I thought you and #NY21 would find it particularly helpful.
www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
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We were one of the Indivisible chapters highlighted in the Jan. 28 opening of the Rachel Maddow show.
January 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM