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Survivor with PTSD 🩵 Former Co-chair Recall Judge Persky 💙 Former Co-founder Enough is Enough Voter Project 🩵 Lead of Action Together Bay Area 💙 Unapologetic Angry Feminist 🩵 Always #Khive 💙 ONWARD 💙
Calling on @asmnickschultz.bsky.social & Public Safety to vote YES on SB 258. CA is ONLY state where law permits the rape of a spouse who is unable to consent due to disability. Shameful to target disabled spouses & deny them same protections that all others in CA receive. www.sb258.org/action
TAKE ACTION — SB 258: Justice For Disabled Spouses
There is power in community. Urge the California Legislature to pass SB 258 and establish that rape is rape, regardless of a victim’s abilities and their relationship to the perpetrator. Join the figh...
www.sb258.org
July 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Calling on @asmnickschultz.bsky.social & Public Safety to vote YES on SB 258. CA is ONLY state where law permits the rape of a spouse who is unable to consent due to disability. Shameful to target disabled spouses & deny them same protections that all others in CA receive. www.sb258.org/action
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January 30, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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If you haven’t sent letters to your Senators telling them to oppose Pam Bondi, now is the perfect time to do so!
Tell your Senators: Oppose Trump's selection of Pam Bondi for Attorney General
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
November 24, 2024 at 5:02 PM
If you haven’t sent letters to your Senators telling them to oppose Pam Bondi, now is the perfect time to do so!
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UPDATE: The bill passed the House but make sure it doesn’t pass the Senate! Demand your Senators reject this bill and deny the Trump administration new powers to silence their opposition.
H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act authorizes broad and easily abused new powers for the executive branch. It grants the Secretary of the Treasury virtually unfettered discretion to designate any U.S. nonprofit as a “terrorist supporting organization”.
November 21, 2024 at 5:41 PM
UPDATE: The bill passed the House but make sure it doesn’t pass the Senate! Demand your Senators reject this bill and deny the Trump administration new powers to silence their opposition.
This is one helluva time to be a survivor. BTW, snarky jokes about rape and SA only perpetuate rape culture.
November 22, 2024 at 5:48 AM
This is one helluva time to be a survivor. BTW, snarky jokes about rape and SA only perpetuate rape culture.
I do not understand the “let them hoist by their own petard” folks. What makes you think it will work now when it just barely had an impact on the 2020 race? And think of all the collateral damage. The exhaustion and feelings of futility are valid, but it’s not a successful strategy. WE MUST RESIST
November 21, 2024 at 6:21 PM
I do not understand the “let them hoist by their own petard” folks. What makes you think it will work now when it just barely had an impact on the 2020 race? And think of all the collateral damage. The exhaustion and feelings of futility are valid, but it’s not a successful strategy. WE MUST RESIST
I still think the Garth report should be released! Don’t let him play the martyr! #EndRapeCulture
November 21, 2024 at 6:10 PM
I still think the Garth report should be released! Don’t let him play the martyr! #EndRapeCulture
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Leak the report. Pass it on.
November 21, 2024 at 2:08 AM
Leak the report. Pass it on.
Our local YMCA Silicon Valley has an effort called Project Cornerstone that fosters the qualities, relationships and experiences to help kids thrive. This is their #UPstander pledge. It seems particularly appropriate today. Please take this pledge and repost with “I am an #UPstander”
November 20, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Our local YMCA Silicon Valley has an effort called Project Cornerstone that fosters the qualities, relationships and experiences to help kids thrive. This is their #UPstander pledge. It seems particularly appropriate today. Please take this pledge and repost with “I am an #UPstander”
They are installing sexual predators at the highest levels and trying to distract you with this bigoted BS. They prey on the vulnerable because they are bullies. I will not look away. #Upstander
Blaming trans people for imagined threats in bathrooms is bigotry, not advocacy. Using personal trauma as a shield to demonize an already marginalized group weaponizes pain against the innocent. Protecting women means addressing real dangers, not scapegoating trans folks.
Mace says anti-trans bathroom bill is response to Sarah McBride coming to Congress
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., told reporters that her effort to ban transgender women from female bathrooms at the U.S. Capitol was "absolutely" in response Sarah McBride's election as the first openly tra...
www.nbcnews.com
November 20, 2024 at 4:59 PM
They are installing sexual predators at the highest levels and trying to distract you with this bigoted BS. They prey on the vulnerable because they are bullies. I will not look away. #Upstander
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Bluesky tip for newbies: Bluesky has no real algorithm. Likes here do nothing but show the poster that you enjoyed their content.
That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂
That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂
November 18, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Bluesky tip for newbies: Bluesky has no real algorithm. Likes here do nothing but show the poster that you enjoyed their content.
That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂
That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂
Please, more of this approach… we desperately need a framework for resistance that goes beyond calls to reps and fundraising clickbait.
I'm still turning this in my mind—there are lines drawing confusion among progressives between—
•Trump2.0 doesn't care in principle about rule of law (true)
•laws don't matter to explain Trump2.0's behavior or freedom-of-action (false)
•settled law is sufficient to constrain Trump et al. (sometimes)
•Trump2.0 doesn't care in principle about rule of law (true)
•laws don't matter to explain Trump2.0's behavior or freedom-of-action (false)
•settled law is sufficient to constrain Trump et al. (sometimes)
I understand the impetus is to not freak everyone out, but I feel like this sort of shit is toxic neutrality somehow. I don't know what to call it. But it's bothering me. Just listen to the things they are saying they want to do. They will find a way to do them. Believe what they say!
November 19, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Please, more of this approach… we desperately need a framework for resistance that goes beyond calls to reps and fundraising clickbait.
Anyone else having trouble creating a Starter Pack? Keep getting a failed message and I’m trying to connect our activism groups!! What am I doing wrong?
November 16, 2024 at 2:55 AM
Anyone else having trouble creating a Starter Pack? Keep getting a failed message and I’m trying to connect our activism groups!! What am I doing wrong?
Let’s get to work…
Never made calls before? Don’t fear, it’s easy. Typically, U just talk to a staffer who records your point. Keep it short & respectful. It helps the reps negotiate & substantiate with colleagues and the press.
Make the calls & ask 3 friends to do so too!
Never made calls before? Don’t fear, it’s easy. Typically, U just talk to a staffer who records your point. Keep it short & respectful. It helps the reps negotiate & substantiate with colleagues and the press.
Make the calls & ask 3 friends to do so too!
On a totally unrelated note, the Democrats on House Ethics are:
Ranking Member Susan Wild (PA) - (202) 225-6411
Mark DeSaulnier (CA) - (202) 225-2095
Veronica Escobar (TX) - (202) 225-4831
Glenn Ivey (MD) - (202) 225-8699
Deborah Ross (NC) - (202) 225-3032
Ranking Member Susan Wild (PA) - (202) 225-6411
Mark DeSaulnier (CA) - (202) 225-2095
Veronica Escobar (TX) - (202) 225-4831
Glenn Ivey (MD) - (202) 225-8699
Deborah Ross (NC) - (202) 225-3032
The House ethics committee doesn't need to "leak" the Gaetz report. Nothing is stopping any member of that committee from invoking parliamentary privilege to read the full report into the Congressional Record.
November 15, 2024 at 7:17 AM
Let’s get to work…
Never made calls before? Don’t fear, it’s easy. Typically, U just talk to a staffer who records your point. Keep it short & respectful. It helps the reps negotiate & substantiate with colleagues and the press.
Make the calls & ask 3 friends to do so too!
Never made calls before? Don’t fear, it’s easy. Typically, U just talk to a staffer who records your point. Keep it short & respectful. It helps the reps negotiate & substantiate with colleagues and the press.
Make the calls & ask 3 friends to do so too!
After scrolling Bluesky and seeing lots of wit and snark and fear and complaints, this is the only action item I’ve seen. Even if it’s just data mining, I want to do SOMETHING so badly (and I’m already on that Common Cause list anyway).
YOU can help block Matt Gaetz from becoming Attorney General.
Please share and add your name!
Pass it on.
Please share and add your name!
Pass it on.
You Can Help Block Matt Gaetz From Becoming AG
DemCast has partnered with Common Cause to tell the Senate NO on Gaetz.
www.digitaldrumbeat.com
November 15, 2024 at 1:51 AM
After scrolling Bluesky and seeing lots of wit and snark and fear and complaints, this is the only action item I’ve seen. Even if it’s just data mining, I want to do SOMETHING so badly (and I’m already on that Common Cause list anyway).
Exactly!
November 14, 2024 at 6:06 AM
Exactly!
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We're going to take over this place the same way we took over threads: by building up all of you
First, hit the like button, reply with #NoDemUnder1k, and most importantly, hit the REPOST button.
Then follow each other back. The easiest way to do so is to follow everyone who reposts.
Here's how:
First, hit the like button, reply with #NoDemUnder1k, and most importantly, hit the REPOST button.
Then follow each other back. The easiest way to do so is to follow everyone who reposts.
Here's how:
November 12, 2024 at 9:13 PM
We're going to take over this place the same way we took over threads: by building up all of you
First, hit the like button, reply with #NoDemUnder1k, and most importantly, hit the REPOST button.
Then follow each other back. The easiest way to do so is to follow everyone who reposts.
Here's how:
First, hit the like button, reply with #NoDemUnder1k, and most importantly, hit the REPOST button.
Then follow each other back. The easiest way to do so is to follow everyone who reposts.
Here's how:
This is terrifying, all too possible, and only the beginning. No amount of snarky posts, OpEds, postcards, phone calls or witty protest signs is going to stop this. WHAT ARE OUR CURRENT ELECTEDS GOING TO DO *RIGHT NOW* TO STOP THE COLLAPSE OF THE US GOVERNMENT?
I fear the U.S. government may actually collapse. When you look at who he’s picking, what they plan to do, who they plan to fire, how under-resourced and understaffed and perpetually anxious the remaining employees will be, how much institutional memory is being washed away, the utter lawlessness...
Trump aides explore plans to boost Musk effort by wresting control from Congress
The White House could challenge or seek to change a 1974 law that blocks presidents from choosing which programs to fund.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 14, 2024 at 4:14 AM
This is terrifying, all too possible, and only the beginning. No amount of snarky posts, OpEds, postcards, phone calls or witty protest signs is going to stop this. WHAT ARE OUR CURRENT ELECTEDS GOING TO DO *RIGHT NOW* TO STOP THE COLLAPSE OF THE US GOVERNMENT?
Today is a difficult day for survivors. So many emotions.
A pedophile for AG, chosen by a rapist.
What could go wrong?
What could go wrong?
November 14, 2024 at 3:41 AM
Today is a difficult day for survivors. So many emotions.
Thank you! This kind of feedback is SO important for people to hear—especially those new to activism. @aoc.bsky.social Please keep it coming so we can amplify!!
Was there today for the H.R. 9495 vote (bill that would have allowed labeling nonprofits as terrorist supporting organizations).
Voted no, of course - but I do want to report that the activism DID work and persuaded members.
I thought it’d be a lonely NO vote, which we take often. It wasn’t.
Voted no, of course - but I do want to report that the activism DID work and persuaded members.
I thought it’d be a lonely NO vote, which we take often. It wasn’t.
November 13, 2024 at 5:03 AM
Thank you! This kind of feedback is SO important for people to hear—especially those new to activism. @aoc.bsky.social Please keep it coming so we can amplify!!
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The U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania is too close to call – but Republicans are trying to stop the count and claim victory prematurely.
Join the Social Storm Wednesday at 1 ET to ensure that every vote is counted!
This toolkit will populate when we launch! social.demcast.com/s/IP03XVJT
Join the Social Storm Wednesday at 1 ET to ensure that every vote is counted!
This toolkit will populate when we launch! social.demcast.com/s/IP03XVJT
Access the Toolkit
social.demcast.com
November 13, 2024 at 4:46 AM
The U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania is too close to call – but Republicans are trying to stop the count and claim victory prematurely.
Join the Social Storm Wednesday at 1 ET to ensure that every vote is counted!
This toolkit will populate when we launch! social.demcast.com/s/IP03XVJT
Join the Social Storm Wednesday at 1 ET to ensure that every vote is counted!
This toolkit will populate when we launch! social.demcast.com/s/IP03XVJT
Cool!
if u are wondering about that red pin emoji here 📌
if u find a post u want to return to u can stick a pin in it by replying with the red pin emoji
then use @jaz.bsky.social's red pin feed which keeps track of your red pins
if u find a post u want to return to u can stick a pin in it by replying with the red pin emoji
then use @jaz.bsky.social's red pin feed which keeps track of your red pins
November 13, 2024 at 4:48 AM
Cool!
Yup
One thing I think people need to be aware of is the absolute torrent of bullshit we are about to see.
Pay attention to what else is happening when the big distracting things - deportations, etc. - start.
They’re going to try to flood the zone and ram it all through at once.
Pay attention to what else is happening when the big distracting things - deportations, etc. - start.
They’re going to try to flood the zone and ram it all through at once.
November 12, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Yup
Just a little note for my fellow newbies… It is helpful to add a little something to your profile and make a post so potential followers (and follow-backs) know you are a friendly. Especially when handles are cryptic.
November 12, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Just a little note for my fellow newbies… It is helpful to add a little something to your profile and make a post so potential followers (and follow-backs) know you are a friendly. Especially when handles are cryptic.
Ok, it’s not a perfect metaphor, but I feel like we are playing the most consequential game of poker with a guy who has lots of cards up his sleeve and we are afraid to count the cards. Delay & Detract should start with every legal means possible to challenge the election results.
November 12, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Ok, it’s not a perfect metaphor, but I feel like we are playing the most consequential game of poker with a guy who has lots of cards up his sleeve and we are afraid to count the cards. Delay & Detract should start with every legal means possible to challenge the election results.