Where there are helpers, there is hope.
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Providing everyday ways to support democracy and each other.
"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping."
"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping."
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The truth is, it's easy for you and I to feel like there's not much we can do, and that makes it easy to feel hopeless. But there is ALWAYS something we can do--yes, you and I, we the people who are not lawyers or politicians--and that's what this account is here to help you find.
@hcrichardson.bsky.social with another fabulous unraveling of the 'why' behind the events we see and the minds involved in them.
Heather Cox Richardson: Americans are saying “Hell No!” to Trump “fascism”…and it’s working
YouTube video by MS NOW
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November 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
@hcrichardson.bsky.social with another fabulous unraveling of the 'why' behind the events we see and the minds involved in them.
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🔴LIVE NOW: Join Rick Wilson and Ro Khanna as the decisive Epstein vote gets underway: https://open.substack.com/live-stream/79931?r=105iu2&utm_medium=ios
LIVE NOW: BREAKING: The Epstein Vote Is Happening | Ro Khanna Joins Rick Wilson
Lincoln Square on Substack
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November 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
🔴LIVE NOW: Join Rick Wilson and Ro Khanna as the decisive Epstein vote gets underway: https://open.substack.com/live-stream/79931?r=105iu2&utm_medium=ios
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Native women work nearly 11 extra months just to earn what white men made last year. That's not equal. On #NativeWomensEqualPayDay, we're reminded why action matters. House Dems are fighting for fair pay and safe working conditions for all workers.
November 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Native women work nearly 11 extra months just to earn what white men made last year. That's not equal. On #NativeWomensEqualPayDay, we're reminded why action matters. House Dems are fighting for fair pay and safe working conditions for all workers.
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It’s Election Day! The runoffs from Nov 4 elections are starting to come in, but there are also several special elections and a recall.
If you are in AK, FL, GA, MS, or SC, you may have an election today!
www.thedailyelm.com/p/election-d...
If you are in AK, FL, GA, MS, or SC, you may have an election today!
www.thedailyelm.com/p/election-d...
Election Day Is Every Tuesday - 11/18
Another day, another batch of elections
www.thedailyelm.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It’s Election Day! The runoffs from Nov 4 elections are starting to come in, but there are also several special elections and a recall.
If you are in AK, FL, GA, MS, or SC, you may have an election today!
www.thedailyelm.com/p/election-d...
If you are in AK, FL, GA, MS, or SC, you may have an election today!
www.thedailyelm.com/p/election-d...
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With just one race left to call (ballots are still being cured), of 222 races up on 11/4, @runforsomething.net had 142 winners, 10 candidates moving to run offs, and 42 (!!!) red to blue flips.
November 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
With just one race left to call (ballots are still being cured), of 222 races up on 11/4, @runforsomething.net had 142 winners, 10 candidates moving to run offs, and 42 (!!!) red to blue flips.
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❓In #TN07 and haven't gone to vote yet for @aftynbehn.bsky.social?
❗Go right now, today! Polls are open till 7 PM.
More info at www.nashville.gov/departments/...
❗Go right now, today! Polls are open till 7 PM.
More info at www.nashville.gov/departments/...
November 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
❓In #TN07 and haven't gone to vote yet for @aftynbehn.bsky.social?
❗Go right now, today! Polls are open till 7 PM.
More info at www.nashville.gov/departments/...
❗Go right now, today! Polls are open till 7 PM.
More info at www.nashville.gov/departments/...
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Trump’s grip on his party appears to be slipping in ways unseen since the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
7 signs Trump is losing his groove
The president has faced a series of brush-offs and brushbacks that threaten his aura of invincibility.
www.politico.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Trump’s grip on his party appears to be slipping in ways unseen since the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
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This is good news. The ICE agent is arrested on state charges, so the Convicted FElon & the Regime can't do anything to stop this. They can try but it will be illegal.
ktla.com/news/local-n...
ktla.com/news/local-n...
ktla.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
This is good news. The ICE agent is arrested on state charges, so the Convicted FElon & the Regime can't do anything to stop this. They can try but it will be illegal.
ktla.com/news/local-n...
ktla.com/news/local-n...
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For folks (and journalists) who want to search the Oversight Committee email texts, I made a database for searching the 20k text files:
splendorous-chaja-f79791.netlify.app
splendorous-chaja-f79791.netlify.app
Epstein Document Search
splendorous-chaja-f79791.netlify.app
November 13, 2025 at 1:12 AM
For folks (and journalists) who want to search the Oversight Committee email texts, I made a database for searching the 20k text files:
splendorous-chaja-f79791.netlify.app
splendorous-chaja-f79791.netlify.app
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WATCH — @repstevenhorsford.bsky.social : “My amendment would redirect that $40 BILLION from Argentina to fund the ACA subsidies for two years… a far better use of taxpayer dollars.”
Why do we have money for Argentina while our own people lose their health care? How does this make us great?
Why do we have money for Argentina while our own people lose their health care? How does this make us great?
November 12, 2025 at 5:17 AM
WATCH — @repstevenhorsford.bsky.social : “My amendment would redirect that $40 BILLION from Argentina to fund the ACA subsidies for two years… a far better use of taxpayer dollars.”
Why do we have money for Argentina while our own people lose their health care? How does this make us great?
Why do we have money for Argentina while our own people lose their health care? How does this make us great?
A gleam of light in the midst of our frustrations. Hold on to those.
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
A gleam of light in the midst of our frustrations. Hold on to those.
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CALL THEM!
Catherine C Masto (202) 224-3542
Dick Durbin (202) 224-2152
John Fetterman (202) 224-4254
Maggie Hassan (202) 224-3324
Tim Kaine (202) 224-4024
Angus King (202) 224-5344
Jackie Rosen (202) 224-6244
Jeanne Shaheen (202) 224-2841
Catherine C Masto (202) 224-3542
Dick Durbin (202) 224-2152
John Fetterman (202) 224-4254
Maggie Hassan (202) 224-3324
Tim Kaine (202) 224-4024
Angus King (202) 224-5344
Jackie Rosen (202) 224-6244
Jeanne Shaheen (202) 224-2841
November 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM
CALL THEM!
Catherine C Masto (202) 224-3542
Dick Durbin (202) 224-2152
John Fetterman (202) 224-4254
Maggie Hassan (202) 224-3324
Tim Kaine (202) 224-4024
Angus King (202) 224-5344
Jackie Rosen (202) 224-6244
Jeanne Shaheen (202) 224-2841
Catherine C Masto (202) 224-3542
Dick Durbin (202) 224-2152
John Fetterman (202) 224-4254
Maggie Hassan (202) 224-3324
Tim Kaine (202) 224-4024
Angus King (202) 224-5344
Jackie Rosen (202) 224-6244
Jeanne Shaheen (202) 224-2841
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1. Catherine Cortez Masto (D–Nevada)
2. Jacky Rosen (D–Nevada)
3. John Fetterman (D–Pennsylvania)
4. Dick Durbin (D–Illinois)
5. Tim Kaine (D–Virginia)
6. Maggie Hassan (D–New Hampshire)
7. Jeanne Shaheen (D–New Hampshire)
8. Angus King (I–Maine, caucuses with Democrats)
2. Jacky Rosen (D–Nevada)
3. John Fetterman (D–Pennsylvania)
4. Dick Durbin (D–Illinois)
5. Tim Kaine (D–Virginia)
6. Maggie Hassan (D–New Hampshire)
7. Jeanne Shaheen (D–New Hampshire)
8. Angus King (I–Maine, caucuses with Democrats)
November 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
1. Catherine Cortez Masto (D–Nevada)
2. Jacky Rosen (D–Nevada)
3. John Fetterman (D–Pennsylvania)
4. Dick Durbin (D–Illinois)
5. Tim Kaine (D–Virginia)
6. Maggie Hassan (D–New Hampshire)
7. Jeanne Shaheen (D–New Hampshire)
8. Angus King (I–Maine, caucuses with Democrats)
2. Jacky Rosen (D–Nevada)
3. John Fetterman (D–Pennsylvania)
4. Dick Durbin (D–Illinois)
5. Tim Kaine (D–Virginia)
6. Maggie Hassan (D–New Hampshire)
7. Jeanne Shaheen (D–New Hampshire)
8. Angus King (I–Maine, caucuses with Democrats)
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To be clear: the deal they voted on to move forward last night still needs to be formally voted on in the Senate and House. If the eight are your senators, they should be hearing from you this morning!
November 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
To be clear: the deal they voted on to move forward last night still needs to be formally voted on in the Senate and House. If the eight are your senators, they should be hearing from you this morning!
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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“He’s having a seizure and they’re trying to rip the baby out of her hands”
November 7, 2025 at 3:48 AM
“He’s having a seizure and they’re trying to rip the baby out of her hands”
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BREAKING: Starbucks workers have just authorized a massive strike.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
November 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
BREAKING: Starbucks workers have just authorized a massive strike.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
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@tndems.bsky.social :
BIGGEST CANVASS IN TENNESSEE HISTORY for @aftynbehn.bsky.social!!
LETS GET AFTER IT Y’ALL! This seat is absolutely winnable. Canvasses in three counties: Davidson, Williamson, Montgomery.
Sign up here ➡️ linktr.ee/tndp
BIGGEST CANVASS IN TENNESSEE HISTORY for @aftynbehn.bsky.social!!
LETS GET AFTER IT Y’ALL! This seat is absolutely winnable. Canvasses in three counties: Davidson, Williamson, Montgomery.
Sign up here ➡️ linktr.ee/tndp
November 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
@tndems.bsky.social :
BIGGEST CANVASS IN TENNESSEE HISTORY for @aftynbehn.bsky.social!!
LETS GET AFTER IT Y’ALL! This seat is absolutely winnable. Canvasses in three counties: Davidson, Williamson, Montgomery.
Sign up here ➡️ linktr.ee/tndp
BIGGEST CANVASS IN TENNESSEE HISTORY for @aftynbehn.bsky.social!!
LETS GET AFTER IT Y’ALL! This seat is absolutely winnable. Canvasses in three counties: Davidson, Williamson, Montgomery.
Sign up here ➡️ linktr.ee/tndp
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“They came into the building understanding it was a daycare. They did not have a warrant. It is a violation of our rights. It is a violation of these children’s rights. They are terrorizing our community.”
Trump’s ICE goons raided a damn daycare.
Trump’s ICE goons raided a damn daycare.
November 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
“They came into the building understanding it was a daycare. They did not have a warrant. It is a violation of our rights. It is a violation of these children’s rights. They are terrorizing our community.”
Trump’s ICE goons raided a damn daycare.
Trump’s ICE goons raided a damn daycare.
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Looks like the Dems will pick up 12 seats in the VA House of Delegates, which will go from 51-49 to 63-37 D-R. That's an honestly shocking result.
November 5, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Looks like the Dems will pick up 12 seats in the VA House of Delegates, which will go from 51-49 to 63-37 D-R. That's an honestly shocking result.
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🚨BREAKING: Three Democratic justices on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court have all won another 10-year term in a high-stakes retention election that saw a major GOP push to reshape the state’s highest court. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
In Win for Democracy in Pennsylvania, Dems Retain Majority on Supreme Court
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:59 AM
🚨BREAKING: Three Democratic justices on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court have all won another 10-year term in a high-stakes retention election that saw a major GOP push to reshape the state’s highest court. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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This one shouldn't get lost tonight.
🚨 Mainers have voted to pass a red flag law, which will allow family members to petition courts to remove firearms from a loved one in danger.
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/04/p...
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/04/p...
Maine passes ‘red flag’ law born out of the Lewiston shooting
The yes side of Question 2 had 60.1% of votes to 39.9% for the no side when the Bangor Daily News and its national partner, Decision Desk HQ, called the race at 9:48 p.m. Tuesday.
www.bangordailynews.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
This one shouldn't get lost tonight.