Melissa Marquez
@lamelimarquez.bsky.social
Writer with a day job.
Voracious reader of all things.
Food lover. Cookie fanatic.
Golden era snob.
Wife and mommy.
Voracious reader of all things.
Food lover. Cookie fanatic.
Golden era snob.
Wife and mommy.
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🛑 THE BIG UGLY BILL: Here’s a list of 35 vulnerable Republicans, their contact info/social media accounts with links and everything you need to know about this 💩 MAGA budget. Spread the word to everyone you know.
open.substack.com/pub/democrat...
open.substack.com/pub/democrat...
We Ride At Dawn Bitches
Here are your Wednesday, 7/2 Marching Orders!
open.substack.com
July 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
🛑 THE BIG UGLY BILL: Here’s a list of 35 vulnerable Republicans, their contact info/social media accounts with links and everything you need to know about this 💩 MAGA budget. Spread the word to everyone you know.
open.substack.com/pub/democrat...
open.substack.com/pub/democrat...
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The Big Ugly Bill is trash! But it isn’t law—yet. It still has to be passed in the House.
Flood the phone lines! Tell your Representative: #VoteHellNo
☎️ Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
Flood the phone lines! Tell your Representative: #VoteHellNo
☎️ Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
July 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The Big Ugly Bill is trash! But it isn’t law—yet. It still has to be passed in the House.
Flood the phone lines! Tell your Representative: #VoteHellNo
☎️ Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
Flood the phone lines! Tell your Representative: #VoteHellNo
☎️ Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
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"Trump lost against the Maine governor. He lost against Perkins Coie. He loses 80% of cases in court. Which makes those who’ve capitulated look that much more foolish, because if they’d just fought back, they would've retained what they thought they'd lose and their dignity would still be intact."
Trump forced to concede defeat
Maine's governor promised she'd see Trump in court. She just declared victory.
plus.briantylercohen.com
May 4, 2025 at 8:58 PM
"Trump lost against the Maine governor. He lost against Perkins Coie. He loses 80% of cases in court. Which makes those who’ve capitulated look that much more foolish, because if they’d just fought back, they would've retained what they thought they'd lose and their dignity would still be intact."
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Join me and others in protecting the #FreedomtoRead. Free reading event!
Friday, May 9 from 10 AM to 3 PM ET
Listen and take action in your community to protect kids' access to books.
Register:
Morning: crowdcast.io/c/z2e4i7i652g1
Afternoon: crowdcast.io/c/ky2m562xhkso
@authorsabb.bsky.social
Friday, May 9 from 10 AM to 3 PM ET
Listen and take action in your community to protect kids' access to books.
Register:
Morning: crowdcast.io/c/z2e4i7i652g1
Afternoon: crowdcast.io/c/ky2m562xhkso
@authorsabb.bsky.social
May 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Join me and others in protecting the #FreedomtoRead. Free reading event!
Friday, May 9 from 10 AM to 3 PM ET
Listen and take action in your community to protect kids' access to books.
Register:
Morning: crowdcast.io/c/z2e4i7i652g1
Afternoon: crowdcast.io/c/ky2m562xhkso
@authorsabb.bsky.social
Friday, May 9 from 10 AM to 3 PM ET
Listen and take action in your community to protect kids' access to books.
Register:
Morning: crowdcast.io/c/z2e4i7i652g1
Afternoon: crowdcast.io/c/ky2m562xhkso
@authorsabb.bsky.social
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Trump told “Meet the Press” he didn’t know whether it was his job to uphold the Constitution and wavered when asked whether every person on American soil was entitled to due process, even though the Fifth Amendment says as much. “It might say that,” Trump said: www.nytimes.com/live/2025/05...
Trump Repeatedly Responds 'I Don't Know' to Constitutional Questions: Live Updates
www.nytimes.com
May 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Trump told “Meet the Press” he didn’t know whether it was his job to uphold the Constitution and wavered when asked whether every person on American soil was entitled to due process, even though the Fifth Amendment says as much. “It might say that,” Trump said: www.nytimes.com/live/2025/05...
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The Trump family's crypto business just got a huge $2 billion investment from a UAE government-backed firm.
We are witnessing a foreign government effectively bribe the President of the United States — right out in the open.
Hello?
We are witnessing a foreign government effectively bribe the President of the United States — right out in the open.
Hello?
Trump Crypto Corruption Intensifies as Abu Dhabi Firm Invests $2 Billion
President Donald Trump and his family are deeply involved in the world of cryptocurrency as his administration seeks to
www.rollingstone.com
May 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The Trump family's crypto business just got a huge $2 billion investment from a UAE government-backed firm.
We are witnessing a foreign government effectively bribe the President of the United States — right out in the open.
Hello?
We are witnessing a foreign government effectively bribe the President of the United States — right out in the open.
Hello?
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For those of you feeling a little spicy--or those of you hesitant to spread the word, I also made this. Taking a stance can be uncomfortable. The fascism that's coming will be way more uncomfortable. (2x4 label. Right-click to save; full sheet at bit.ly/4kOXREP, just load labels & hit print.)
March 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
For those of you feeling a little spicy--or those of you hesitant to spread the word, I also made this. Taking a stance can be uncomfortable. The fascism that's coming will be way more uncomfortable. (2x4 label. Right-click to save; full sheet at bit.ly/4kOXREP, just load labels & hit print.)
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Ossoff: This was a huge a mistake
Ratcliffe: No
Ossoff: This is an embarrassment. We will get the full transcript of this chain and your testimony will be measured carefully against its content
Ratcliffe: No
Ossoff: This is an embarrassment. We will get the full transcript of this chain and your testimony will be measured carefully against its content
March 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Ossoff: This was a huge a mistake
Ratcliffe: No
Ossoff: This is an embarrassment. We will get the full transcript of this chain and your testimony will be measured carefully against its content
Ratcliffe: No
Ossoff: This is an embarrassment. We will get the full transcript of this chain and your testimony will be measured carefully against its content
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For those not in the know Diane is running against Pam Bondi's brother for President of the DC Bar.
If she loses Trump will control one of the few institutions that could reign in his DOJ attorneys (through threats of discipline/disbarment).
If you're a DC licensed attorney make sure your email is
If she loses Trump will control one of the few institutions that could reign in his DOJ attorneys (through threats of discipline/disbarment).
If you're a DC licensed attorney make sure your email is
Just launched the website for my candidacy for President of the DC Bar. More content to come, but I think you’ll find lots of information to guide your vote for me. Please share!
www.seltzerlawfirm.com/dc-bar-presi...
www.seltzerlawfirm.com/dc-bar-presi...
DC Bar Presidential Election - Seltzer Law Firm
www.seltzerlawfirm.com
March 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
For those not in the know Diane is running against Pam Bondi's brother for President of the DC Bar.
If she loses Trump will control one of the few institutions that could reign in his DOJ attorneys (through threats of discipline/disbarment).
If you're a DC licensed attorney make sure your email is
If she loses Trump will control one of the few institutions that could reign in his DOJ attorneys (through threats of discipline/disbarment).
If you're a DC licensed attorney make sure your email is
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🎉🎉 Happy #BookBirthday to these March 11th Latinx book releases!!
IG: www.instagram.com/reel/DHDzXig...
TT: www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82hsQJE/
Buy them—
Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/2025-b...
LibroFM: www.awin1.com/cread.php?aw...
IG: www.instagram.com/reel/DHDzXig...
TT: www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82hsQJE/
Buy them—
Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/2025-b...
LibroFM: www.awin1.com/cread.php?aw...
March 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🎉🎉 Happy #BookBirthday to these March 11th Latinx book releases!!
IG: www.instagram.com/reel/DHDzXig...
TT: www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82hsQJE/
Buy them—
Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/2025-b...
LibroFM: www.awin1.com/cread.php?aw...
IG: www.instagram.com/reel/DHDzXig...
TT: www.tiktok.com/t/ZP82hsQJE/
Buy them—
Bookshop: bookshop.org/lists/2025-b...
LibroFM: www.awin1.com/cread.php?aw...
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“What authors need to know” ⬇️⬇️⬇️ The AG works hard for writers. I’m proud to be a member
Many writers and literary organizations have contacted the Authors Guild about grant applications, vague language, and more.
We’ve published an in-depth overview and FAQ on these EOs and their impact on NEA/NEH grants. You can read the full breakdown here: authorsguild.org/news/anti-de...
We’ve published an in-depth overview and FAQ on these EOs and their impact on NEA/NEH grants. You can read the full breakdown here: authorsguild.org/news/anti-de...
March 11, 2025 at 4:12 AM
“What authors need to know” ⬇️⬇️⬇️ The AG works hard for writers. I’m proud to be a member
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Another lie from Elon Musk that conspicuously benefits the Kremlin.
⚡️Musk blames X outage on 'massive cyberattack' linked to Ukraine.
The amount of traffic coming from Ukraine was "insignificant," an industry source told Reuters, disputing Musk's account.
The amount of traffic coming from Ukraine was "insignificant," an industry source told Reuters, disputing Musk's account.
Musk blames X outage on 'massive cyberattack' linked to Ukraine
The amount of traffic coming from Ukraine was "insignificant," an industry source told Reuters, disputing Musk's account.
kyivindependent.com
March 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Another lie from Elon Musk that conspicuously benefits the Kremlin.
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I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
We're not done yet | 18F
18f.org
March 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
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A reminder for these times.
March 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A reminder for these times.
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THE Rep. Jasmine Crockett to Elon Musk:
"Fuck off."
So say we all.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Video clip courtesy of @calltoactivism.bsky.social
"Fuck off."
So say we all.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Video clip courtesy of @calltoactivism.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM
THE Rep. Jasmine Crockett to Elon Musk:
"Fuck off."
So say we all.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Video clip courtesy of @calltoactivism.bsky.social
"Fuck off."
So say we all.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Video clip courtesy of @calltoactivism.bsky.social
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www.cnn.com/2025/02/19/p...
Only $2.5 million has been spent so far under the contract, according to data from USA Spending, with an additional $1 million obligated to be spent.
Claiming that canceling the contract had saved the government $8 billion was “completely disingenuous.”
Only $2.5 million has been spent so far under the contract, according to data from USA Spending, with an additional $1 million obligated to be spent.
Claiming that canceling the contract had saved the government $8 billion was “completely disingenuous.”
DOGE claim it saved $8 billion by canceling an $8 million contract raises questions about its ‘wall of receipts’ | CNN Politics
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency disclosed for the first time this week a snapshot of some of the government contracts it has canceled, claiming to have saved taxpayers about $55 billio...
www.cnn.com
February 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
www.cnn.com/2025/02/19/p...
Only $2.5 million has been spent so far under the contract, according to data from USA Spending, with an additional $1 million obligated to be spent.
Claiming that canceling the contract had saved the government $8 billion was “completely disingenuous.”
Only $2.5 million has been spent so far under the contract, according to data from USA Spending, with an additional $1 million obligated to be spent.
Claiming that canceling the contract had saved the government $8 billion was “completely disingenuous.”
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Donald Trump has reportedly spent an estimated $10.7 million worth of taxpayer money to play golf since his inauguration.
This is happening as Head Start programs have struggled to access previously approved federal funding due to the Trump admin's illegal impoundment.
Hello?
This is happening as Head Start programs have struggled to access previously approved federal funding due to the Trump admin's illegal impoundment.
Hello?
February 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Donald Trump has reportedly spent an estimated $10.7 million worth of taxpayer money to play golf since his inauguration.
This is happening as Head Start programs have struggled to access previously approved federal funding due to the Trump admin's illegal impoundment.
Hello?
This is happening as Head Start programs have struggled to access previously approved federal funding due to the Trump admin's illegal impoundment.
Hello?
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Feb 19 is Prevent Plagiarism Day!
February 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Feb 19 is Prevent Plagiarism Day!
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progressives.substack.com/p/elon-musk-... Receipts. COBOL uses weird "null values" that involve setting FLASE codes for ages people will never get too like 150 yrs. It's why he and Dump think 150 yrs olds are getting Social Security checks etc.
Elon Musk: Doesn't Know Diddly About Coding, Constitution, Law
Rachel Maddow Embarrasses Elon Musk by exposing Elon's Supreme Ignorance of Coding, Constitution, Law and Government - Maddow debunks Musk's false claim of 150 year old Social Security recipients
progressives.substack.com
February 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
progressives.substack.com/p/elon-musk-... Receipts. COBOL uses weird "null values" that involve setting FLASE codes for ages people will never get too like 150 yrs. It's why he and Dump think 150 yrs olds are getting Social Security checks etc.
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Cognitive dissonance is Elon baselessly accusing other people of using the government as their piggy bank while he took in ~$20 BILLION in taxpayer funds.
February 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Cognitive dissonance is Elon baselessly accusing other people of using the government as their piggy bank while he took in ~$20 BILLION in taxpayer funds.
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If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
February 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
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An important point to keep in mind.
February 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
An important point to keep in mind.