Ellen Burns
@ellenburns.bsky.social
Democracy defender, Member of the Opposition, Democrat, Member of the Resistance, Grassroots organizer, Activist in training #blueresisters 💙 Ukraine 🇺🇦 strong, Chair Wellesley Dems 🇺🇸💙🇺🇸
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
If you get your insurance through the marketplace, you NEED to read this.
Thanks to greedy Republicans, premium costs will jump as high as 75% in 2026!
Thanks to greedy Republicans, premium costs will jump as high as 75% in 2026!
July 25, 2025 at 2:36 AM
If you get your insurance through the marketplace, you NEED to read this.
Thanks to greedy Republicans, premium costs will jump as high as 75% in 2026!
Thanks to greedy Republicans, premium costs will jump as high as 75% in 2026!
Protect NPR. PBS. USDA. USAID. PEPFAR.
And especially Planned Parenthood.
These are not extras.
They are critical health services.
And especially Planned Parenthood.
These are not extras.
They are critical health services.
July 16, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Protect NPR. PBS. USDA. USAID. PEPFAR.
And especially Planned Parenthood.
These are not extras.
They are critical health services.
And especially Planned Parenthood.
These are not extras.
They are critical health services.
Republicans claim the Big Beautiful bill is fiscally responsible-that couldn't be further from the truth.
The bill will increase the deficit by over $3 Trillion
The bill will increase the deficit by over $3 Trillion
July 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Republicans claim the Big Beautiful bill is fiscally responsible-that couldn't be further from the truth.
The bill will increase the deficit by over $3 Trillion
The bill will increase the deficit by over $3 Trillion
These are the members of the House that voted to strip healthcare from 17 million Americans and siphon money from working families to give major tax cuts to the rich.
It's time to use our power to vote them all out.
It's time to use our power to vote them all out.
July 11, 2025 at 7:16 PM
These are the members of the House that voted to strip healthcare from 17 million Americans and siphon money from working families to give major tax cuts to the rich.
It's time to use our power to vote them all out.
It's time to use our power to vote them all out.
Republicans only look out for themselves and their rich buddies.
Trump's Big Bill is a huge 'screw you' to working families.
Trump's Big Bill is a huge 'screw you' to working families.
July 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Republicans only look out for themselves and their rich buddies.
Trump's Big Bill is a huge 'screw you' to working families.
Trump's Big Bill is a huge 'screw you' to working families.
These are just some of the consequences that are in store for working families.
Trump and his administration plan to impact the healthcare, education, and food assistance of millions.
All while ballooning the national debt.
Trump and his administration plan to impact the healthcare, education, and food assistance of millions.
All while ballooning the national debt.
July 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
These are just some of the consequences that are in store for working families.
Trump and his administration plan to impact the healthcare, education, and food assistance of millions.
All while ballooning the national debt.
Trump and his administration plan to impact the healthcare, education, and food assistance of millions.
All while ballooning the national debt.
STOP THE Big Ugly Bill in the House.
This bill would strip the healthcare of millions of Americans while giving financial backing to ICE's cruel raids.
CALL ☎️ 202-225-3121
This bill would strip the healthcare of millions of Americans while giving financial backing to ICE's cruel raids.
CALL ☎️ 202-225-3121
July 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
STOP THE Big Ugly Bill in the House.
This bill would strip the healthcare of millions of Americans while giving financial backing to ICE's cruel raids.
CALL ☎️ 202-225-3121
This bill would strip the healthcare of millions of Americans while giving financial backing to ICE's cruel raids.
CALL ☎️ 202-225-3121
Buried in the Big Beautiful Bill no one’s talking about: $75B to ICE to build the largest law enforcement force in U.S. history and detain 200,000 in camps.
July 2, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Buried in the Big Beautiful Bill no one’s talking about: $75B to ICE to build the largest law enforcement force in U.S. history and detain 200,000 in camps.
Republicans' Big Ugly Bill has a lot of bad things in store for working families:
❌Kick 17 million people off of their health care.
❌Make energy bills go up $400/year.
❌And give a $1 trillion tax break to billionaires.
Tell your representatives to #VoteNo on this abomination.
❌Kick 17 million people off of their health care.
❌Make energy bills go up $400/year.
❌And give a $1 trillion tax break to billionaires.
Tell your representatives to #VoteNo on this abomination.
July 2, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Republicans' Big Ugly Bill has a lot of bad things in store for working families:
❌Kick 17 million people off of their health care.
❌Make energy bills go up $400/year.
❌And give a $1 trillion tax break to billionaires.
Tell your representatives to #VoteNo on this abomination.
❌Kick 17 million people off of their health care.
❌Make energy bills go up $400/year.
❌And give a $1 trillion tax break to billionaires.
Tell your representatives to #VoteNo on this abomination.