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profgalloway.com
February 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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mcuban.bsky.social
theintercept.com/2025/02/17/e...
This Is the Way to Stop Elon Musk
Senate Democrats have the power to block federal contracts to Tesla and SpaceX. It’s the path to pushing Musk out of politics.
theintercept.com
February 18, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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50501movement.bsky.social
We the People are pissed! #50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne #BuildTheResistance #PoliticalRevolution #NoVoiceUnheard #NoKings #VoicesOfFlorida #VoicesUnheard @polrev.bsky.social
February 17, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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youranoncentral.bsky.social
Thousands marched in New York City against the fascist Trump regime. (📹@StatusCoup)

"Fascist Trump has got to go"

#3E #USProtests #fiftyfiftyone #NoKings #Feb17
February 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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whodat35.bsky.social
This is what #Democracy looks like!! ⬇️

#50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne
#BuildTheResistance #Resist
#NoKings
giligetz.bsky.social Gili Getz @giligetz.bsky.social · Feb 17
Mass protest in New York happening now against Trump/Musk authoritarian regime.
February 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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stephenking.bsky.social
Don’t buy stuff on February 28. Money’s the only thing these dicks understand.
#resist
February 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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mjfree.bsky.social
Here’s how you do it ⬇️
February 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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johnpavlovitz.bsky.social
February 9, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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krassenstein.bsky.social
February 9, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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January 30, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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February 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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February 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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February 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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February 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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charlotteclymer.bsky.social
Now we’re cooking!

Thank you for doing something, @schatz.bsky.social.

www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
February 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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kenklippenstein.bsky.social
Rep. Gerry Connolly speaks in front of USAID HQ, saying: "Elon, if you want to run AID, get nominated by Trump, go to the senate, and good luck in getting confirmed."

Elon would absolutely be confirmed lol
February 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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February 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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mary1kathy.bsky.social
“Make no mistake, what’s happening right now is a hostile takeover of the federal government by a private agency operating with a broad mandate and no concerns for the stability of the United States or the interests of the average American.”
Alexander Vindman

open.substack.com/pub/alexande...
Hostile Takeover
“Department of Government Efficiency” Hijacks The Federal Government
open.substack.com
February 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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ruddock.bsky.social
Congressional delegation outside USAID now: “We are here to shed a light on a crime unfolding before our eyes.”
February 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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joshuajfriedman.com
Indivisible is urging people to visit their senators' local offices between now and Thursday to demand that they use every tool—including denying a quorum and blocking unanimous consent—to fight the confirmation of Project 2025 architect Russell Vought for head of OMB docs.google.com/document/d/1...
THE ASK This week, between Monday and the vote on Vought, we're asking people from all over the country to plan a visit to Senate State Offices to demand Democrats fight and to hold Republicans accountable for their complicity. DEMOCRATS MUST USE EVERY PROCEDURAL TOOL TO SHUT DOWN TRUMP'S AGENDA Yes, we need Democrats to vote no on Vought's nomination, but no is not enough. Democrats have the power to grind Senate business to a halt and force Republicans to feel the political cost of backing Trump's extremist agenda. Here's how: 1. Deny a Quorum: If Republicans don't have 51 votes in the chamber, Democrats can walk out and shut down Senate business entirely. 2. Block Unanimous Consent: Object to every procedural shortcut, forcing Republicans to take the longest possible route for every step of the confirmation process. 3. Max Out Debate Time: Use all 30 hours of debate on Vought to expose Project 2025, Musk's Treasury takeover, and the funding freeze. 4. Delay and Disrupt: Force roll-call votes, quorum calls, and procedural delays to slow everything down. 5. Blanket Opposition: Democrats cannot continue to vote for Trump's other nominees, helping to install more MAGA loyalists into powerful positions in the federal government while this power grab continues. No Business as Usual: This is a constitutional crisis. Democrats must abandon the old rules and fight with everything they have. Bottom line: Senate Democrats must block, delay, and obstruct every step of this process-no cooperation, no easy votes, no fast-tracking Trump's takeover. To learn more about how Senate Democrats can shut down Trump's agenda with procedural hardball, check out our explainer here.
February 3, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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charlotteclymer.bsky.social
Senator Andy Kim just went to the USAID building, talked to the security guard there to confirm employees are being barred entry, and then did a press gaggle right there in front to call it out.

This is doing something. This is making an effort on messaging. Other Democratic lawmakers: take notes.
February 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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mcuban.bsky.social
Ive said this before. Unions have a moment in time to create parallel, Non Profit Trust or Associated Health Plans and
offer them to small to medium size businesses.

Unions can negotiate far better than SMBs or associations .

Imagine if millions got their healthcare from unions ?

Thoughts ?
February 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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mcuban.bsky.social
I’m going to put my rich guy hat on and say I hope that Mexico and Canada issue equal, retaliatory tariffs and stick to them for an extended period.

I apologize to all the people it will cost money and the businesses it will hurt.

But it’s the only way for tariffs to be seen for what they are
February 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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teapainusa.bsky.social
Did anyone notice how Russia was spared any tariffs?
February 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM