Ellen Burns
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Democracy defender, Member of the Opposition, Democrat, Member of the Resistance, Grassroots organizer, Activist in training #blueresisters 💙 Ukraine 🇺🇦 strong, Chair Wellesley Dems 🇺🇸💙🇺🇸
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November 25, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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Trump’s approval just cratered to 33%. Even Republicans are peeling off — a 13-point dive since March. Turns out running the government like a reality show doesn’t play when the country’s the one getting eliminated.
November 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Trump’s approval just cratered to 33%. Even Republicans are peeling off — a 13-point dive since March. Turns out running the government like a reality show doesn’t play when the country’s the one getting eliminated.
Why would someone keep a list of pedophiles secret?
1) They’re on the list
2) They’re protecting people on the list
3) They’re following an order
Am I wrong, GOP? Then prove it.
#ReleaseTheFiles
1) They’re on the list
2) They’re protecting people on the list
3) They’re following an order
Am I wrong, GOP? Then prove it.
#ReleaseTheFiles
November 14, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Why would someone keep a list of pedophiles secret?
1) They’re on the list
2) They’re protecting people on the list
3) They’re following an order
Am I wrong, GOP? Then prove it.
#ReleaseTheFiles
1) They’re on the list
2) They’re protecting people on the list
3) They’re following an order
Am I wrong, GOP? Then prove it.
#ReleaseTheFiles
Republicans are pumping billions into ICE while cutting programs that actually help American families.
November 12, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Republicans are pumping billions into ICE while cutting programs that actually help American families.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A top member of Jack Ciattarelli’s inner circle spews antisemitic hate — and Jack’s response? Applause. Not condemnation. Not courage. Just silence and complicity.
New Jersey deserves better than that. #VoteNJ
New Jersey deserves better than that. #VoteNJ
October 31, 2025 at 1:47 AM
A top member of Jack Ciattarelli’s inner circle spews antisemitic hate — and Jack’s response? Applause. Not condemnation. Not courage. Just silence and complicity.
New Jersey deserves better than that. #VoteNJ
New Jersey deserves better than that. #VoteNJ
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Trump, the Self-Styled “President of PEACE” Abroad, Makes War at Home: The President’s martial rhetoric against fellow-Americans is a striking contrast with his push for an end to hostilities in Gaza. www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
Trump, the Self-Styled “President of PEACE” Abroad, Makes War at Home
The President’s martial rhetoric against fellow-Americans is a striking contrast with his push for an end to hostilities in Gaza.
www.newyorker.com
October 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Trump, the Self-Styled “President of PEACE” Abroad, Makes War at Home: The President’s martial rhetoric against fellow-Americans is a striking contrast with his push for an end to hostilities in Gaza. www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
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RIGGED AND STOLEN!!!
October 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
RIGGED AND STOLEN!!!
Figures that if you live in a red state, you’re getting screwed the hardest by Trump and Republicans buddies.
The top 10 states facing the highest projected premium increases are all Republican led.
The top 10 states facing the highest projected premium increases are all Republican led.
October 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Figures that if you live in a red state, you’re getting screwed the hardest by Trump and Republicans buddies.
The top 10 states facing the highest projected premium increases are all Republican led.
The top 10 states facing the highest projected premium increases are all Republican led.
Trump & his Republicans own this shut down.
They will do anything but work with Democrats to keep healthcare costs down or release the Epstein files.
They will do anything but work with Democrats to keep healthcare costs down or release the Epstein files.
October 8, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Trump & his Republicans own this shut down.
They will do anything but work with Democrats to keep healthcare costs down or release the Epstein files.
They will do anything but work with Democrats to keep healthcare costs down or release the Epstein files.
Trump's federal agents are terrorizing communities across America, but leaders like Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson are fighting back.
October 8, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Trump's federal agents are terrorizing communities across America, but leaders like Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson are fighting back.
If you are approached by federal agents: invoke your5th Amendment right to remain silent, and your 6th Amendment right to counsel, by saying “I cannot answer any questions without my lawyer."
September 18, 2025 at 1:10 AM
If you are approached by federal agents: invoke your5th Amendment right to remain silent, and your 6th Amendment right to counsel, by saying “I cannot answer any questions without my lawyer."
Look at that- the 'tough on crime' President really likes to bend over backwards for his criminal friends.
September 17, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Look at that- the 'tough on crime' President really likes to bend over backwards for his criminal friends.
Dear Democrats: stand firm! We are behind you!
September 17, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Dear Democrats: stand firm! We are behind you!
Trump's ICE is kidnapping hard-working folks off the streets—and tearing our communities apart.
September 17, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Trump's ICE is kidnapping hard-working folks off the streets—and tearing our communities apart.
House Democrats are fighting to protect Americans’ access to affordable, quality health care.
September 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
House Democrats are fighting to protect Americans’ access to affordable, quality health care.
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Charlie Kirk was a private citizen
Melissa Hortman was a seated lawmaker in MN
No Flags were flown half staff at the WH for her death by gun violence
Melissa Hortman was a seated lawmaker in MN
No Flags were flown half staff at the WH for her death by gun violence
September 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Charlie Kirk was a private citizen
Melissa Hortman was a seated lawmaker in MN
No Flags were flown half staff at the WH for her death by gun violence
Melissa Hortman was a seated lawmaker in MN
No Flags were flown half staff at the WH for her death by gun violence
Trump is trying to normalize his authoritarian behavior.
Don't let him push the boundaries of our democracy.
Don't let him push the boundaries of our democracy.
August 29, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Trump is trying to normalize his authoritarian behavior.
Don't let him push the boundaries of our democracy.
Don't let him push the boundaries of our democracy.
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This should be front page news on every newspaper in the country and on every chyron on your TV screen.
Naive, aren't I?
Naive, aren't I?
A United States Senate investigation has identified more than 500 credible reports of human rights abuses in US immigration detention since January, including alarming allegations of mistreatment of pregnant women and children.
Senate Probe Uncovers Allegations of Widespread Abuse in ICE Custody
Led by US senator Jon Ossoff, the investigation cites hundreds of reports since January, including accounts of miscarriages, child neglect, and sexual abuse at ICE detention centers in dozens of state...
www.wired.com
August 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
This should be front page news on every newspaper in the country and on every chyron on your TV screen.
Naive, aren't I?
Naive, aren't I?
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Fuck yes
Last week, Boston received a letter from AG Bondi threatening to prosecute officials and withhold funds unless we cooperate with carrying out mass deportations.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
August 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Fuck yes
Texas Rep. James Talarico has some powerful words on the gerrymandering fight Trump brought to his state.
August 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Texas Rep. James Talarico has some powerful words on the gerrymandering fight Trump brought to his state.
Republicans are forcing us to pay more so they can fund massive billionaire tax cuts—that doesn't sound fiscally responsible.
August 7, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Republicans are forcing us to pay more so they can fund massive billionaire tax cuts—that doesn't sound fiscally responsible.
Texas Republicans are gutting the rules for Trump—we cannot let them get away with it.
August 6, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Texas Republicans are gutting the rules for Trump—we cannot let them get away with it.
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