Melissa Monte
melissa-monte.bsky.social
Melissa Monte
@melissa-monte.bsky.social
Writer, reader, lover of baseball.
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I sided with the Orcas. I’m of course siding with the penguins too.
three penguins are standing next to each other with the words just smile and wave boys smile and wave below them
ALT: three penguins are standing next to each other with the words just smile and wave boys smile and wave below them
media.tenor.com
April 4, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Happy Opening Day baseball fans! 💙💙⚾️⚾️
March 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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THIS IS LIVE!!!!! Senate Dems are on the Capitol steps right now!

If you’re wondering why the guests they are bringing to the SOTU makes a difference, they’re gonna be speaking about their experiences on the steps of the capital

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA4m...
Senate Democrats Live, 3.4.2025
YouTube video by Senate Democrats
www.youtube.com
March 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Text SIGN PJPBQX to 50409 or got to: resist.bot/petitions/PJ... to share your thoughts on the budget vote happening.
Vote NO on $2T in Cuts
Text SIGN PJPBQX to 50409 to send this to your officials.
resist.bot
February 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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🖋️ “VOTE NO ON THE SAVE ACT!” hit 100 signers!
VOTE NO ON THE SAVE ACT!
Text SIGN PJUWYX to 50409 — I’m writing in strong opposition to H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. Congress has a constitutional responsibility to safeguard free and fair elections and ensure all American citizens can freely, securely, and easily exercise their right to vote. The SAVE Act represents a dangerous departure from fulfilling this duty, and as currently written, this bill will make it significantly harder, if not outright impossible, for millions of Republican, Democratic, and independent voters to register to vote and have their voices heard. Federal law already states that it is illegal for non-U.S. citizens to register to vote or cast a ballot in a federal election (18 U.S. C. § 1015). It’s an existing crime that is punishable by up to five years in prison. Election officials already use extensive state and federal data, including citizenship data, to verify an individual’s eligibility to cast a ballot. Introduction of the SAVE Act is the most recent example of a string of schemes to make voting more difficult for citizens, while hiding behind a thin veil of disinformation promoting false narratives of wide-spread voter fraud. Even President Trump’s Presidential Advisory Committee on Election Integrity was disbanded after it was not able to find evidence of widespread voter fraud in U.S. elections. Despite overwhelming evidence attesting to the integrity of federal elections, many Americans continue to voice concerns about our elections – we encourage Congress to be receptive to those concerns, but it must do so responsibly and constitutionally. Instead of proceeding with this dangerous bill, Congress should take actions that will strengthen our elections and ensure that all eligible voters have access to the ballot box. Please vote NO. Thanks.
resist.bot
February 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
One of the new @resist.bot petitions I signed today. The NPS is very near and dear to me - especially Yosemite. 🔗 Share this link to drive more signers: resist.bot/petitions/PB...
Protect Yosemite National Park
Text SIGN PBYDTT to 50409 to send this to your officials.
resist.bot
February 18, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I became a premium member a few weeks ago because of how much I rely on this service.
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February 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I grew up going to Yosemite Natuonal Park and have a deep love and respect for the NPS and park service employees. Seeing their jobs and the parks threatened is heartbreaking.
resist.bot/petitions/PI...
Fight to reinstate Parks Service/Forest Service employees & protect public land
Text SIGN PIUJLW to 50409 to send this to your officials.
resist.bot
February 16, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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UC Student Association is suing to prevent musk and his freshman 15 from accessing financial aid data in the department of education system.

You know, it’s not smart to mess with college students, who are literally paying to get better at researching and understanding how the world works
Students sue over DOGE’s access to Education Department data
Elon Musk’s DOGE reportedly accessed sensitive information provided by tens of millions of Americans who applied for federal student loans.
www.courthousenews.com
February 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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SHUT DOWN THE SENATE

30 hours, no breaks @senatedemocrats.bsky.social are doing a real fucking filibuster!!!!!

You can watch on CSPAN or @kvalnews.bsky.social

We might not be able to stop Russell Vought’s confirmation but we sure as hell can slow it down

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITh0...
Democratic senators hold Senate Floor to oppose Russ Vought’s OMB nomination
YouTube video by KVAL News
www.youtube.com
February 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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We're in the midst of a constitutional crisis.

The world's richest man is effectively orchestrating a coup.

At the very least, Senate Dems should not be confirming any of Trump’s nominees for any agency while this power grab continues.

Nothing should be "business as usual."
February 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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I'd be very curious to see the stats on suicides and mental health emergencies over the last 14 days. People are not doing well.
February 5, 2025 at 12:36 AM
If you need a quick message to your senators about protecting the Department of Educaton - I made one on @resist.bot
Text SIGN PTDYTD to 50409 or share: resist.bot/petitions/PT...
Protect the DoE Immediately
Text SIGN PTDYTD to 50409 to send this to your officials.
resist.bot
February 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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As a military veteran and a working mom with two kids in public school. I was called to run for Congress after the November election to end the divisiveness and bring folks together.

My name is Rebecca Bennett, and I am ready to roll up my sleeves and deliver for New Jersey’s 7th.
Rebecca Bennett 'Taking Flight' CAPTIONED
YouTube video by Rebecca Bennett for Congress
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February 4, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I will also be sending
I have sent a letter to my state representatives asking them to pass a law disallowing companies from operating in the state where C-Suite executives are waging war on the Constitution, punishable by civil forfeiture of company property.
February 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Thanks for the wording from Everyday Activist man threads SIGN PZNVUD to 50409 or share: resist.bot/petitions/PZ...
Nobody Elected Elon Musk
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resist.bot
February 3, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Here are 25 sapphic books by Black authors out in 2025 to preorder now! lesbrary.com/black-sapphi...
February 2, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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There's a reason these are all young inexperienced bros. Engineers aren't known for their humanities skills but even the bulk of that group can see how unethical this is. No one with experience would be on Elon's side. And certainly not any women.
Hey. Here are the names of the unauthorized dudes who are creeping into government computers:

The engineers are Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran.

These are the DOGE boys.
February 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Yes! Calling may be better than emailing but emailing is better than nothing. Call, tag them on socials, email. Whatever you can do to get in touch with your reps.
Okay, I want to say it again for anyone who needs to hear it right now:

Yes, calling is better for getting in touch with your reps. But right now? DO IT HOWEVER YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE.

I'm really concerned that the emphasis on calling right now is stopping people from getting in touch.
February 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Anti-ICE protesters in California have shut down the 101 freeway in Los Angeles marching towards City Hall.
February 2, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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BEYONCÉ WINS THE BEST COUNTRY ALBUM #GRAMMY FOR COWBOY CARTER YEEHAWWWWW
February 3, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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🖋️ “Elon Musk is not elected & should not have access to government computer systems” hit 3,000 signers!
Elon Musk is not elected & should not have access to government computer systems
The reported actions by Elon Musk and his associates to gain control over critical government IT systems and processes is extremely concerning and represents a severe overreach of power. As a private citizen, Musk holds no elected office or other legitimate authority to interfere with the operations of federal agencies like the Treasury Department or the Office of Personnel Management. Allowing unauthorized individuals to access sensitive data and systems that manage trillions in funds and contain personal information of millions of federal employees is a reckless violation of security protocols. This flagrant disregard for proper procedures jeopardizes the integrity of government functions and public trust. Immediate steps must be taken to revoke any access Musk or his affiliates have obtained and reinstate full control to the career civil servants intended to operate these systems. Unelected private citizens should never be permitted to exert undue influence over core government operations in this manner. Prompt action to address this unlawful intrusion is imperative to uphold the separation of powers and defend democratic norms.
resist.bot
February 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Earnest post, but: a thing I like here is it’s okay to have moments of happiness in public without being broadly scolded, and I believe that sustaining this kind of humanity will be very important as we resist fascism.

We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
November 12, 2024 at 1:22 AM
open.substack.com/pub/chopwood...
These were so good actionable steps to take today.
Chop Wood, Carry Water 1/28
Hi, all, and happy Tuesday.
open.substack.com
January 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I know it’s January but how do we get the Christmas ghosts to come out and scare the shit out of some rich folks?
January 28, 2025 at 6:33 AM