@craigsmardan.bsky.social
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This is part of the tragedy of a surrender now. It invites more pain and suffering by emboldening the regime. Why should they listen to a weak opposition?
Schumer and the Dems are about to teach Trump the lesson that they’ll cave whenever he abuses power to sufficiently hurt people.
November 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
This is part of the tragedy of a surrender now. It invites more pain and suffering by emboldening the regime. Why should they listen to a weak opposition?
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We polled Indivisible members over the weekend on whether Dems should take a deal or keep fighting for the ACA subsidies. Results: 98.67% said keep fighting.
Dems who vote to surrender now are fracturing their own party in a way that will reverberate loudly in the primaries.
Dems who vote to surrender now are fracturing their own party in a way that will reverberate loudly in the primaries.
So Democrats get:
1. A CR that will prevent the GOP from facing the wrath of Americans for a shutdown over the holidays
2. A coupon for one (1) meaningless ACA vote that will fail
3. An end to the illegal RIF/SNAP moves that are already before the courts
Those all seem like wins for the GOP.
1. A CR that will prevent the GOP from facing the wrath of Americans for a shutdown over the holidays
2. A coupon for one (1) meaningless ACA vote that will fail
3. An end to the illegal RIF/SNAP moves that are already before the courts
Those all seem like wins for the GOP.
November 10, 2025 at 12:40 AM
We polled Indivisible members over the weekend on whether Dems should take a deal or keep fighting for the ACA subsidies. Results: 98.67% said keep fighting.
Dems who vote to surrender now are fracturing their own party in a way that will reverberate loudly in the primaries.
Dems who vote to surrender now are fracturing their own party in a way that will reverberate loudly in the primaries.
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The Supreme Court's Republican appointees sound ready to transform the 14th and 15th Amendments into a weapon against the very racial minorities they were meant to protect—handing Republicans 15-19 additional House seats in the process. A disaster for democracy.
slate.com/news-and-pol...
slate.com/news-and-pol...
October 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The Supreme Court's Republican appointees sound ready to transform the 14th and 15th Amendments into a weapon against the very racial minorities they were meant to protect—handing Republicans 15-19 additional House seats in the process. A disaster for democracy.
slate.com/news-and-pol...
slate.com/news-and-pol...
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SCOTUS decision killing what’s left of Voting Rights Act could cost Dems 19 House seats, eliminate every majority-minority district in South, eviscerate 14th/15th Amendments & fulfill John Roberts 40-year crusade against country’s most important civil rights law www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Republican justices appear poised to destroy what’s left of the Voting Rights Act
The results will be "catastrophic."
www.motherjones.com
October 15, 2025 at 10:06 PM
SCOTUS decision killing what’s left of Voting Rights Act could cost Dems 19 House seats, eliminate every majority-minority district in South, eviscerate 14th/15th Amendments & fulfill John Roberts 40-year crusade against country’s most important civil rights law www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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“California, and the country, cannot await the outcome of the midterms to repel Trump’s siege on democracy. More drastic action is required.”
My piece exploring "soft secession": www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
My piece exploring "soft secession": www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
It’s time for soft secession
How blue states can use their economic clout to stand up to Trump’s agenda—starting with California.
www.motherjones.com
October 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
“California, and the country, cannot await the outcome of the midterms to repel Trump’s siege on democracy. More drastic action is required.”
My piece exploring "soft secession": www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
My piece exploring "soft secession": www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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It's important to keep in mind that the original purpose of the Civil War Amendments was to give Donald Trump perpetual control of Congress
John Roberts has been trying to kill Voting Rights Act since he was young lawyer in Reagan DOJ. Today SCOTUS will hear case that could dismantle what's left of VRA, turbocharge racial gerrymandering & rig House for GOP. Huge stakes for American democracy www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The nation's landmark voting rights law just turned 60. It may not survive Trump.
“The long-term game is to repeal the Voting Rights Act.”
www.motherjones.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
It's important to keep in mind that the original purpose of the Civil War Amendments was to give Donald Trump perpetual control of Congress
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I'll be writing about today's Supreme Court arguments in Callais v. Louisiana—which the GOP justices have likely teed up to nuke what's left of the Voting Rights Act—but for now, read up on the practical consequences of this case: a net 19 extra House seats for Republicans. slate.com/news-and-pol...
The Supreme Court Might Net Republicans 19 Congressional Seats in One Fell Swoop
On Wednesday, the justices will take the extraordinary step of rehearing Louisiana v. Callais.
slate.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I'll be writing about today's Supreme Court arguments in Callais v. Louisiana—which the GOP justices have likely teed up to nuke what's left of the Voting Rights Act—but for now, read up on the practical consequences of this case: a net 19 extra House seats for Republicans. slate.com/news-and-pol...
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Ridiculous. He tried to steal his election to remain in power just like Trump, so of course Lil Marco stands up for the coup leader. But the fact that this is the official position of the United States is disgusting.
September 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Ridiculous. He tried to steal his election to remain in power just like Trump, so of course Lil Marco stands up for the coup leader. But the fact that this is the official position of the United States is disgusting.
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As Rick Hasen notes, the Supreme Court just fast-tracked its new attack on the Voting Rights Act—increasing the possibility that the justices will strike down the law in time to set off another wave of racist redistricting before the 2026 midterms. electionlawblog.org?p=151533
Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Potential Demolition of Section 2 of Voting Rights Act by Setting Argument October 15 in Louisiana Case, Possibly in Time to Affect 2026 Midterm Elections #ELB
We know the Supreme Court dallied a long time in setting the Louisiana case for reargument, only recently adding a doozy of a question in this racial gerrymandering case that could tee up a potential ...
electionlawblog.org
August 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
As Rick Hasen notes, the Supreme Court just fast-tracked its new attack on the Voting Rights Act—increasing the possibility that the justices will strike down the law in time to set off another wave of racist redistricting before the 2026 midterms. electionlawblog.org?p=151533
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John Roberts has been trying to kill Voting Rights Act since he was young lawyer in Reagan DOJ. Now SCOTUS conservative justices appear set to dismantle what’s left of the country’s most important civil rights law, dealing a catastrophic blow to American democracy www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The nation's landmark voting rights law just turned 60. It may not survive Trump.
“The long-term game is to repeal the Voting Rights Act.”
www.motherjones.com
August 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
John Roberts has been trying to kill Voting Rights Act since he was young lawyer in Reagan DOJ. Now SCOTUS conservative justices appear set to dismantle what’s left of the country’s most important civil rights law, dealing a catastrophic blow to American democracy www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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August 10, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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There is just no precedent in recent world history of an advanced industrialized country sabotaging its own scientific establishment, and destroying the base of scientific knowledge necessary for basic policymaking. An avowedly, actively anti-knowledge regime.
Head of NASA Sean Duffy intends to destroy a satellite that collects key data on carbon dioxide and plant health, by causing it to burn up in the atmosphere. The U.S. Dept of Agriculture and private agriculture firms use the data to forecast crop yield, drought conditions and more.
Why a NASA satellite that scientists and farmers rely on may be destroyed on purpose
The Trump administration has asked NASA staffers to draw up plans to end at least two satellite missions that measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, according to current and former NASA employees.
www.npr.org
August 8, 2025 at 11:24 AM
There is just no precedent in recent world history of an advanced industrialized country sabotaging its own scientific establishment, and destroying the base of scientific knowledge necessary for basic policymaking. An avowedly, actively anti-knowledge regime.
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Don’t let this die. Keep elevating this.
Pete Hegseth shares a clip saying women shouldn’t have the right to vote, the 19th Amendment should be “repealed,” and women should “submit” to their husbands: “All of Christ for All of Life”
August 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Don’t let this die. Keep elevating this.
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More from me on the potentially catastrophic fallout from yesterday’s decision. A bunch of patently unlawful Trump policies are about to take effect thanks to SCOTUS.
“Wild, chaotic new system”: The Supreme Court paved the way for Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship to soon take effect in some parts of the country. @mjsdc.bsky.social joins The Weeknight to discuss what it means for America.
June 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
More from me on the potentially catastrophic fallout from yesterday’s decision. A bunch of patently unlawful Trump policies are about to take effect thanks to SCOTUS.
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Democrats need something or someone they can build their political infrastructure around. Jon, @jonlovett.bsky.social and @jonfavs.bsky.social on the power and messaging vacuum among Dems. @crooked.com @podsaveamerica.crooked.com
May 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Democrats need something or someone they can build their political infrastructure around. Jon, @jonlovett.bsky.social and @jonfavs.bsky.social on the power and messaging vacuum among Dems. @crooked.com @podsaveamerica.crooked.com
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🚨 NEW: VoteVets is launching a six-figure ad blitz across TV, streaming, digital, and billboards—exposing GOP Veterans dodging constituents while Musk’s DOGE fires thousands of Veterans.
They promised to fight for Veterans—now they’re silent. Stop Elon’s war on Veterans. Demand Congress act!
They promised to fight for Veterans—now they’re silent. Stop Elon’s war on Veterans. Demand Congress act!
March 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM
🚨 NEW: VoteVets is launching a six-figure ad blitz across TV, streaming, digital, and billboards—exposing GOP Veterans dodging constituents while Musk’s DOGE fires thousands of Veterans.
They promised to fight for Veterans—now they’re silent. Stop Elon’s war on Veterans. Demand Congress act!
They promised to fight for Veterans—now they’re silent. Stop Elon’s war on Veterans. Demand Congress act!
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Here they are. Embarrassing. Despicable. Indefensible. Stay tuned for more.
March 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Here they are. Embarrassing. Despicable. Indefensible. Stay tuned for more.
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Hi @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social. Thought of you and your book immediately when I saw this ad. Great example of nationalizing an election with the use of an identifiable nationally known figure and villain. Your thoughts?
youtu.be/Jstxats3eCY
youtu.be/Jstxats3eCY
Elon Musk trying to buy Wisconsin's Supreme Court
YouTube video by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
youtu.be
March 4, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Hi @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social. Thought of you and your book immediately when I saw this ad. Great example of nationalizing an election with the use of an identifiable nationally known figure and villain. Your thoughts?
youtu.be/Jstxats3eCY
youtu.be/Jstxats3eCY
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Starting now! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
February 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Starting now! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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Cannot recommend this @jamellebouie.net piece enough. Here's what I'd add: we've had more local Indivisible groups form in the last month than any month since 2017. They want to see Dems fight back. And they will be calling out capitulators. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/o...
Opinion | What Do Democrats Need to Do? Act Like an Opposition Party. (Gift Article)
Now is not the time for surrender.
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Cannot recommend this @jamellebouie.net piece enough. Here's what I'd add: we've had more local Indivisible groups form in the last month than any month since 2017. They want to see Dems fight back. And they will be calling out capitulators. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/18/o...
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If you live in California, Michigan or one of these folks' districts, call them and give them hell.
If you live in the district of other Dems (ESPECIALLY swingers) tell them you appreciate them keeping their heads on straight on the "Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act"
If you live in the district of other Dems (ESPECIALLY swingers) tell them you appreciate them keeping their heads on straight on the "Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act"
My apologies for the terrible formatting on this.
Your 52 Democrats yeses to pass a bill that would allow Trump to crack down on nonprofits:
Your 52 Democrats yeses to pass a bill that would allow Trump to crack down on nonprofits:
November 13, 2024 at 1:23 AM
If you live in California, Michigan or one of these folks' districts, call them and give them hell.
If you live in the district of other Dems (ESPECIALLY swingers) tell them you appreciate them keeping their heads on straight on the "Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act"
If you live in the district of other Dems (ESPECIALLY swingers) tell them you appreciate them keeping their heads on straight on the "Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act"