Brooke Lillard
@brookelillard.bsky.social
Working to protect democracy with NDRC & Affiliates. Capitol Hill + Obama-Biden White House alum. Comedy connoisseur.
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When people stand up, speak out, and get involved - we move our country forward.
November 5, 2025 at 5:35 AM
When people stand up, speak out, and get involved - we move our country forward.
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“If Prop 50 is successful, it should fortify in every Democratic elected official and leader that the voters are on the side of action in order to prevent a Republican takeover of the House of Representatives and the 2026 midterms” says @johnbisognano.com
California’s Prop 50 hugely important. Its approval by voters will not only combat Texas gerrymander but hopefully convince other Dem states to step up & counter Trump’s plan to rig midterms www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
California fights Trump's attempt to steal the midterms
The state can strike the first blow against Trump's plan to subvert democracy.
www.motherjones.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
“If Prop 50 is successful, it should fortify in every Democratic elected official and leader that the voters are on the side of action in order to prevent a Republican takeover of the House of Representatives and the 2026 midterms” says @johnbisognano.com
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This week I joined @katiecouric.bsky.social’s podcast to discuss the Trump administration’s ongoing dismantling of the DOJ, the frightening erosion of our democracy and institutions, and how the American people must focus and be involved in the fight to preserve our democracy. youtu.be/mrMRuh-5Bw4
DOJ Under Siege: Former Obama Attorney General Eric Holder Sounds the Alarm
YouTube video by Katie Couric
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June 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This week I joined @katiecouric.bsky.social’s podcast to discuss the Trump administration’s ongoing dismantling of the DOJ, the frightening erosion of our democracy and institutions, and how the American people must focus and be involved in the fight to preserve our democracy. youtu.be/mrMRuh-5Bw4
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"If you don't stand up and fight now, if you don't take a position now, it's going to be too late," Eric Holder tells Rachel Maddow. "The time is now to stand up and do all that we can to fight this administration."
April 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
"If you don't stand up and fight now, if you don't take a position now, it's going to be too late," Eric Holder tells Rachel Maddow. "The time is now to stand up and do all that we can to fight this administration."
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So incredibly proud of our work for @ericholder.bsky.social at @democraticredistricting.com to push for a democracy-minded WI Supreme Court over the years— it’s been a journey since the Dallett race in 2018, but even in the darkest moments, a little spark of hope is what you need to start a fire.
April 2, 2025 at 2:51 AM
So incredibly proud of our work for @ericholder.bsky.social at @democraticredistricting.com to push for a democracy-minded WI Supreme Court over the years— it’s been a journey since the Dallett race in 2018, but even in the darkest moments, a little spark of hope is what you need to start a fire.
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Meanwhile in WI-06, a Trump +16 district.
February 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Meanwhile in WI-06, a Trump +16 district.
Elon Musk might try to censor the fact that the American people — in blue AND red areas — are standing up against Trump’s dangerous actions, but the American people are much bigger in numbers than users on X. Flood the zone on ALL platforms: the people are raising their voices loudly in resistance.
Over on X, simple tweets by my colleague Greg Bluestein of the Atlanta Journal Constitution have been blocked. They were nothing but video of a town hall held by Rep. Rich McCormick R-GA where he was asked questions about DOGE
February 22, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Elon Musk might try to censor the fact that the American people — in blue AND red areas — are standing up against Trump’s dangerous actions, but the American people are much bigger in numbers than users on X. Flood the zone on ALL platforms: the people are raising their voices loudly in resistance.
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“Four years after America survived a brazen attempt to overturn an election, we must again stand firm, protect every ballot and demand that the will of the people prevails,” writes Eric Holder Jr., a former attorney general of the United States.
Opinion | The Courts Must Stop This Judge From Stealing an Election
North Carolinians — all Americans — should be watching closely to ensure that justice is done.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
“Four years after America survived a brazen attempt to overturn an election, we must again stand firm, protect every ballot and demand that the will of the people prevails,” writes Eric Holder Jr., a former attorney general of the United States.
Keep an eye on what’s happening in the states, too. Important piece by @ericholder.bsky.social in @nytopinion.nytimes.com on what’s unfolding in North Carolina. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/o...
Opinion | The Courts Must Stop This Judge From Stealing an Election
North Carolinians — all Americans — should be watching closely to ensure that justice is done.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Keep an eye on what’s happening in the states, too. Important piece by @ericholder.bsky.social in @nytopinion.nytimes.com on what’s unfolding in North Carolina. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/o...
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The richest man in the world is sitting at the Resolute desk, about to defund your public school.
Trump should stop him.
Trump should stop him.
February 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The richest man in the world is sitting at the Resolute desk, about to defund your public school.
Trump should stop him.
Trump should stop him.
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I gave this speech when I returned to the Justice Department 16 years ago today. Black history.
Another Attorney General will
have to give a similar speech and make the same commitments when this dark day in DOJ history finally ends.
Another Attorney General will
have to give a similar speech and make the same commitments when this dark day in DOJ history finally ends.
February 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I gave this speech when I returned to the Justice Department 16 years ago today. Black history.
Another Attorney General will
have to give a similar speech and make the same commitments when this dark day in DOJ history finally ends.
Another Attorney General will
have to give a similar speech and make the same commitments when this dark day in DOJ history finally ends.
Don’t sleep on the census. Huge implications for not only fair maps, but also policymaking & funding decisions. A group of TX and CA voters supported by @redistrictfdn.bsky.social filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit involving the census this week. redistrictingfoundation.org/news/eric-ho...
January 31, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Don’t sleep on the census. Huge implications for not only fair maps, but also policymaking & funding decisions. A group of TX and CA voters supported by @redistrictfdn.bsky.social filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit involving the census this week. redistrictingfoundation.org/news/eric-ho...
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As I said in the @nationaljournal.com, when asked how we would measure success:
“Giving all parties access and ability to compete on their ideas, as opposed to maps that draw one party into and/or out of power, is going to be the way that we try and measure success,” he said.
“Giving all parties access and ability to compete on their ideas, as opposed to maps that draw one party into and/or out of power, is going to be the way that we try and measure success,” he said.
Redistricting road map: The legal battles that could decide 2026
Several ongoing lawsuits could alter the House battlefield before voters head to the polls.
www.nationaljournal.com
January 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
As I said in the @nationaljournal.com, when asked how we would measure success:
“Giving all parties access and ability to compete on their ideas, as opposed to maps that draw one party into and/or out of power, is going to be the way that we try and measure success,” he said.
“Giving all parties access and ability to compete on their ideas, as opposed to maps that draw one party into and/or out of power, is going to be the way that we try and measure success,” he said.
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The final House race was called, putting the House at 220R-215D.
In 2016, Republicans held a 47 seat majority(!) despite the national congressional vote total looking very similar to the razor thin margin this year.
Here's what changed... 🧵
In 2016, Republicans held a 47 seat majority(!) despite the national congressional vote total looking very similar to the razor thin margin this year.
Here's what changed... 🧵
December 5, 2024 at 7:47 PM
The final House race was called, putting the House at 220R-215D.
In 2016, Republicans held a 47 seat majority(!) despite the national congressional vote total looking very similar to the razor thin margin this year.
Here's what changed... 🧵
In 2016, Republicans held a 47 seat majority(!) despite the national congressional vote total looking very similar to the razor thin margin this year.
Here's what changed... 🧵