Eleni Kounalakis
@eleniforca.bsky.social
CA Lt. Governor. Wife & Mom. Businesswoman & former U.S. Ambassador to Hungary. Advocate for students, women & protecting our planet. She/her.
Yesterday’s overwhelming victory with the passage of Prop 50 made it clear: Californians are NOT backing down. In the face of Trump’s threats and fear tactics, voters organized, mobilized, and delivered a nearly 2 to 1 victory.
November 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Yesterday’s overwhelming victory with the passage of Prop 50 made it clear: Californians are NOT backing down. In the face of Trump’s threats and fear tactics, voters organized, mobilized, and delivered a nearly 2 to 1 victory.
Historic win for VA!
Congratulations to @abigailspanberger.com on being elected as the first female Governor of VA & to @senatorhashmi.bsky.social on being elected as the first Indian American & Muslim Lt. Governor of VA!
This is a huge milestone for VA & for women’s leadership across the country.
Congratulations to @abigailspanberger.com on being elected as the first female Governor of VA & to @senatorhashmi.bsky.social on being elected as the first Indian American & Muslim Lt. Governor of VA!
This is a huge milestone for VA & for women’s leadership across the country.
November 5, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Historic win for VA!
Congratulations to @abigailspanberger.com on being elected as the first female Governor of VA & to @senatorhashmi.bsky.social on being elected as the first Indian American & Muslim Lt. Governor of VA!
This is a huge milestone for VA & for women’s leadership across the country.
Congratulations to @abigailspanberger.com on being elected as the first female Governor of VA & to @senatorhashmi.bsky.social on being elected as the first Indian American & Muslim Lt. Governor of VA!
This is a huge milestone for VA & for women’s leadership across the country.
CA didn’t start this redistricting fight, but we refuse to sit it out.
We will not let partisan maps silence communities, erase representation, or rig democracy.
Republicans are trying to lock in minority rule by drawing lines to drown out voices.
Not here. Not now. Not ever.
#VoteYESonProp50
We will not let partisan maps silence communities, erase representation, or rig democracy.
Republicans are trying to lock in minority rule by drawing lines to drown out voices.
Not here. Not now. Not ever.
#VoteYESonProp50
November 5, 2025 at 12:38 AM
CA didn’t start this redistricting fight, but we refuse to sit it out.
We will not let partisan maps silence communities, erase representation, or rig democracy.
Republicans are trying to lock in minority rule by drawing lines to drown out voices.
Not here. Not now. Not ever.
#VoteYESonProp50
We will not let partisan maps silence communities, erase representation, or rig democracy.
Republicans are trying to lock in minority rule by drawing lines to drown out voices.
Not here. Not now. Not ever.
#VoteYESonProp50
Happy Birthday to @hillaryclinton.bsky.social!
Your tireless fight for women’s rights, equality, and justice has inspired generations. California and the country are better because of your leadership.
Here’s to another year of making history!
Your tireless fight for women’s rights, equality, and justice has inspired generations. California and the country are better because of your leadership.
Here’s to another year of making history!
October 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Happy Birthday to @hillaryclinton.bsky.social!
Your tireless fight for women’s rights, equality, and justice has inspired generations. California and the country are better because of your leadership.
Here’s to another year of making history!
Your tireless fight for women’s rights, equality, and justice has inspired generations. California and the country are better because of your leadership.
Here’s to another year of making history!
CA, I just opened my mail-in ballot to vote YES on Prop 50!
This special election is our chance to restore power to the people, with fair, transparent maps that sunset in 2030.
Vote early, by mail, or on Election Day — but make sure you vote YES on 50!
Let’s do this, CA!
#YesOnCA50 #CAStrong
This special election is our chance to restore power to the people, with fair, transparent maps that sunset in 2030.
Vote early, by mail, or on Election Day — but make sure you vote YES on 50!
Let’s do this, CA!
#YesOnCA50 #CAStrong
October 23, 2025 at 9:54 PM
CA, I just opened my mail-in ballot to vote YES on Prop 50!
This special election is our chance to restore power to the people, with fair, transparent maps that sunset in 2030.
Vote early, by mail, or on Election Day — but make sure you vote YES on 50!
Let’s do this, CA!
#YesOnCA50 #CAStrong
This special election is our chance to restore power to the people, with fair, transparent maps that sunset in 2030.
Vote early, by mail, or on Election Day — but make sure you vote YES on 50!
Let’s do this, CA!
#YesOnCA50 #CAStrong
Happy Birthday to my good friend, VP @kamalaharris.com!
From breaking barriers as California’s first woman Attorney General to making history as the nation’s first female, Black, and South Asian Vice President, your leadership continues to inspire us all.
From breaking barriers as California’s first woman Attorney General to making history as the nation’s first female, Black, and South Asian Vice President, your leadership continues to inspire us all.
October 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Happy Birthday to my good friend, VP @kamalaharris.com!
From breaking barriers as California’s first woman Attorney General to making history as the nation’s first female, Black, and South Asian Vice President, your leadership continues to inspire us all.
From breaking barriers as California’s first woman Attorney General to making history as the nation’s first female, Black, and South Asian Vice President, your leadership continues to inspire us all.
More political theatre nonsense from the Trump administration — and this time, it resulted in flying shrapnel that put our brave CHP officers in unnecessary danger.
This is exactly the reason why part of I-5 was temporarily closed to the public yesterday.
This is exactly the reason why part of I-5 was temporarily closed to the public yesterday.
October 20, 2025 at 4:16 AM
More political theatre nonsense from the Trump administration — and this time, it resulted in flying shrapnel that put our brave CHP officers in unnecessary danger.
This is exactly the reason why part of I-5 was temporarily closed to the public yesterday.
This is exactly the reason why part of I-5 was temporarily closed to the public yesterday.
I’m deeply honored to have the endorsement of Governor Gavin Newsom.
I’m proud of the working relationship Governor Newsom and I have built, and I look forward to continuing our work to defend California’s values, expand opportunity, and grow our economy as California’s State Treasurer.
I’m proud of the working relationship Governor Newsom and I have built, and I look forward to continuing our work to defend California’s values, expand opportunity, and grow our economy as California’s State Treasurer.
October 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I’m deeply honored to have the endorsement of Governor Gavin Newsom.
I’m proud of the working relationship Governor Newsom and I have built, and I look forward to continuing our work to defend California’s values, expand opportunity, and grow our economy as California’s State Treasurer.
I’m proud of the working relationship Governor Newsom and I have built, and I look forward to continuing our work to defend California’s values, expand opportunity, and grow our economy as California’s State Treasurer.
Fired up in Newport Beach!
It was incredible to join the Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club for their #Prop50 GOTV Kickoff event.
The energy in the room said it all: Californians are ready to vote YES on Prop 50 this November 4.
Let’s get out the vote!
It was incredible to join the Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club for their #Prop50 GOTV Kickoff event.
The energy in the room said it all: Californians are ready to vote YES on Prop 50 this November 4.
Let’s get out the vote!
October 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Fired up in Newport Beach!
It was incredible to join the Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club for their #Prop50 GOTV Kickoff event.
The energy in the room said it all: Californians are ready to vote YES on Prop 50 this November 4.
Let’s get out the vote!
It was incredible to join the Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club for their #Prop50 GOTV Kickoff event.
The energy in the room said it all: Californians are ready to vote YES on Prop 50 this November 4.
Let’s get out the vote!
Jane Goodall was a trailblazing leader in primatology, ethology, & animal rights activism.
Her advocacy work changed the way we understand chimpanzees & primates, while paving the way for conservation efforts.
May Jane rest in peace. We are forever grateful for all her contributions & her legacy.
Her advocacy work changed the way we understand chimpanzees & primates, while paving the way for conservation efforts.
May Jane rest in peace. We are forever grateful for all her contributions & her legacy.
October 2, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Jane Goodall was a trailblazing leader in primatology, ethology, & animal rights activism.
Her advocacy work changed the way we understand chimpanzees & primates, while paving the way for conservation efforts.
May Jane rest in peace. We are forever grateful for all her contributions & her legacy.
Her advocacy work changed the way we understand chimpanzees & primates, while paving the way for conservation efforts.
May Jane rest in peace. We are forever grateful for all her contributions & her legacy.
It was an honor to host TX State Rep. Nicole Collier in support of Prop 50.
In TX, she’s been on the frontlines pushing back against Trump & Governor Abbott’s efforts to gerrymander congressional maps. Her courage is a powerful reminder that protecting democracy takes leadership at every level.
In TX, she’s been on the frontlines pushing back against Trump & Governor Abbott’s efforts to gerrymander congressional maps. Her courage is a powerful reminder that protecting democracy takes leadership at every level.
October 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
It was an honor to host TX State Rep. Nicole Collier in support of Prop 50.
In TX, she’s been on the frontlines pushing back against Trump & Governor Abbott’s efforts to gerrymander congressional maps. Her courage is a powerful reminder that protecting democracy takes leadership at every level.
In TX, she’s been on the frontlines pushing back against Trump & Governor Abbott’s efforts to gerrymander congressional maps. Her courage is a powerful reminder that protecting democracy takes leadership at every level.
Since the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Americans have made it clear: free speech and a free press are not negotiable.
We will not allow censorship or state-controlled media to become the norm. Our democracy depends on defending these freedoms, loudly and relentlessly.
We will not allow censorship or state-controlled media to become the norm. Our democracy depends on defending these freedoms, loudly and relentlessly.
September 23, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Since the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Americans have made it clear: free speech and a free press are not negotiable.
We will not allow censorship or state-controlled media to become the norm. Our democracy depends on defending these freedoms, loudly and relentlessly.
We will not allow censorship or state-controlled media to become the norm. Our democracy depends on defending these freedoms, loudly and relentlessly.
First Colbert. Now Kimmel. Who’s next?
Ben Rhodes is exactly right about Trump creating an environment where people start to self-censor. It is right out of Viktor Orban‘s playbook which, as Ben, notes, Trump & his administration have studied.
The fight to speak the truth is far from over.
Ben Rhodes is exactly right about Trump creating an environment where people start to self-censor. It is right out of Viktor Orban‘s playbook which, as Ben, notes, Trump & his administration have studied.
The fight to speak the truth is far from over.
September 19, 2025 at 1:47 AM
First Colbert. Now Kimmel. Who’s next?
Ben Rhodes is exactly right about Trump creating an environment where people start to self-censor. It is right out of Viktor Orban‘s playbook which, as Ben, notes, Trump & his administration have studied.
The fight to speak the truth is far from over.
Ben Rhodes is exactly right about Trump creating an environment where people start to self-censor. It is right out of Viktor Orban‘s playbook which, as Ben, notes, Trump & his administration have studied.
The fight to speak the truth is far from over.
Democracy is under threat, and Americans today have fewer freedoms than generations before. But we will never back down.
This is America. We are a nation of rebels, and we the people—not one man—will shape the future.
This is America. We are a nation of rebels, and we the people—not one man—will shape the future.
September 17, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Democracy is under threat, and Americans today have fewer freedoms than generations before. But we will never back down.
This is America. We are a nation of rebels, and we the people—not one man—will shape the future.
This is America. We are a nation of rebels, and we the people—not one man—will shape the future.
Robert Redford was a brilliant actor, filmmaker, activist, & a dear friend.
His legacy will live on through the initiatives he championed & his work for the environment, human rights, & independent cinema. My thoughts are with his family & all who were touched by his life.
May he rest in peace.
His legacy will live on through the initiatives he championed & his work for the environment, human rights, & independent cinema. My thoughts are with his family & all who were touched by his life.
May he rest in peace.
September 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Robert Redford was a brilliant actor, filmmaker, activist, & a dear friend.
His legacy will live on through the initiatives he championed & his work for the environment, human rights, & independent cinema. My thoughts are with his family & all who were touched by his life.
May he rest in peace.
His legacy will live on through the initiatives he championed & his work for the environment, human rights, & independent cinema. My thoughts are with his family & all who were touched by his life.
May he rest in peace.
For 40 years, EMILY’s List has lifted women into leadership, proving that when women lead, communities thrive & democracy grows stronger.
In California, women lead at every level of government. However, our work continues to show every girl that she can lead & that the future belongs to all of us.
In California, women lead at every level of government. However, our work continues to show every girl that she can lead & that the future belongs to all of us.
September 15, 2025 at 11:39 PM
For 40 years, EMILY’s List has lifted women into leadership, proving that when women lead, communities thrive & democracy grows stronger.
In California, women lead at every level of government. However, our work continues to show every girl that she can lead & that the future belongs to all of us.
In California, women lead at every level of government. However, our work continues to show every girl that she can lead & that the future belongs to all of us.
Proud to kick off the YES on Prop 50 campaign with @seiu2015.bsky.social and @sflabor.bsky.social!
Texans say, ‘Don’t mess with Texas.’
But Californians? We say, ‘Don’t poke the bear.’ And we mean it.
Texans say, ‘Don’t mess with Texas.’
But Californians? We say, ‘Don’t poke the bear.’ And we mean it.
September 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Proud to kick off the YES on Prop 50 campaign with @seiu2015.bsky.social and @sflabor.bsky.social!
Texans say, ‘Don’t mess with Texas.’
But Californians? We say, ‘Don’t poke the bear.’ And we mean it.
Texans say, ‘Don’t mess with Texas.’
But Californians? We say, ‘Don’t poke the bear.’ And we mean it.
John Burton was a relentless force for progress.
He led with courage, fought for the voiceless, and spoke truth without fear. He broke barriers, opened doors, and never stopped fighting for working families, children, foster youth, and the most vulnerable among us.
He led with courage, fought for the voiceless, and spoke truth without fear. He broke barriers, opened doors, and never stopped fighting for working families, children, foster youth, and the most vulnerable among us.
September 7, 2025 at 9:54 PM
John Burton was a relentless force for progress.
He led with courage, fought for the voiceless, and spoke truth without fear. He broke barriers, opened doors, and never stopped fighting for working families, children, foster youth, and the most vulnerable among us.
He led with courage, fought for the voiceless, and spoke truth without fear. He broke barriers, opened doors, and never stopped fighting for working families, children, foster youth, and the most vulnerable among us.
California has always led the fight for democracy, & this November we’ll do it again.
Honored to stand with SEIU Local 87, LiUNA Local 261, @sfdemocrats.org, Equality California, & Operating Engineers Local 3 at the YES on Prop 50 Rally.
Honored to stand with SEIU Local 87, LiUNA Local 261, @sfdemocrats.org, Equality California, & Operating Engineers Local 3 at the YES on Prop 50 Rally.
September 2, 2025 at 7:27 PM
California has always led the fight for democracy, & this November we’ll do it again.
Honored to stand with SEIU Local 87, LiUNA Local 261, @sfdemocrats.org, Equality California, & Operating Engineers Local 3 at the YES on Prop 50 Rally.
Honored to stand with SEIU Local 87, LiUNA Local 261, @sfdemocrats.org, Equality California, & Operating Engineers Local 3 at the YES on Prop 50 Rally.
For months, Donald Trump tried to turn Los Angeles into a staging ground for his anti-immigrant agenda. Today a federal judge struck it down.
This was never about safety. It was about creating a militarized national police force with the President as its chief.
This was never about safety. It was about creating a militarized national police force with the President as its chief.
September 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
For months, Donald Trump tried to turn Los Angeles into a staging ground for his anti-immigrant agenda. Today a federal judge struck it down.
This was never about safety. It was about creating a militarized national police force with the President as its chief.
This was never about safety. It was about creating a militarized national police force with the President as its chief.
Texas just poked the bear.
It’s game on.
It’s game on.
August 21, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Texas just poked the bear.
It’s game on.
It’s game on.
Donald Trump was all for early, absentee, and mail-in voting as long as it helped him and Republicans.
Now he’s flipped, parroting Putin, a foreign dictator who has no place in America’s democracy.
Trump doesn’t want fair elections, he just wants elections he can rig.
Now he’s flipped, parroting Putin, a foreign dictator who has no place in America’s democracy.
Trump doesn’t want fair elections, he just wants elections he can rig.
August 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Donald Trump was all for early, absentee, and mail-in voting as long as it helped him and Republicans.
Now he’s flipped, parroting Putin, a foreign dictator who has no place in America’s democracy.
Trump doesn’t want fair elections, he just wants elections he can rig.
Now he’s flipped, parroting Putin, a foreign dictator who has no place in America’s democracy.
Trump doesn’t want fair elections, he just wants elections he can rig.
At the Governor’s press conference today, U.S. Border Patrol agents staged themselves outside the Japanese American National Museum, the same site where Japanese Americans were once rounded up and forced onto buses to internment camps.
August 15, 2025 at 3:56 AM
At the Governor’s press conference today, U.S. Border Patrol agents staged themselves outside the Japanese American National Museum, the same site where Japanese Americans were once rounded up and forced onto buses to internment camps.
When Trump had the chance to stand up for law enforcement on Jan 6, 2021, he didn’t.
He refused to call in the National Guard, called the insurrectionists “patriots” & “great people,” & described the attack as “a day of love.” Now he uses them as a political prop for his theatrical power grab.
He refused to call in the National Guard, called the insurrectionists “patriots” & “great people,” & described the attack as “a day of love.” Now he uses them as a political prop for his theatrical power grab.
August 13, 2025 at 6:18 PM
When Trump had the chance to stand up for law enforcement on Jan 6, 2021, he didn’t.
He refused to call in the National Guard, called the insurrectionists “patriots” & “great people,” & described the attack as “a day of love.” Now he uses them as a political prop for his theatrical power grab.
He refused to call in the National Guard, called the insurrectionists “patriots” & “great people,” & described the attack as “a day of love.” Now he uses them as a political prop for his theatrical power grab.
I’m proud to have the endorsement of my friend and colleague, CA State Treasurer @fionamacpa.bsky.social!
Her leadership has strengthened California’s economy and invested in our future. I’m ready to build on that record as your next State Treasurer!
Her leadership has strengthened California’s economy and invested in our future. I’m ready to build on that record as your next State Treasurer!
August 12, 2025 at 11:50 PM
I’m proud to have the endorsement of my friend and colleague, CA State Treasurer @fionamacpa.bsky.social!
Her leadership has strengthened California’s economy and invested in our future. I’m ready to build on that record as your next State Treasurer!
Her leadership has strengthened California’s economy and invested in our future. I’m ready to build on that record as your next State Treasurer!