Meredith Sumenek
@meredithas.bsky.social
STL democracy defender who loves a great book & conversation
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Missouri Capitol Protest earlier today.
September 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Missouri Capitol Protest earlier today.
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) on the shooting of Charlie Kirk:
"Political violence, unfortunately, has ramped up in this country ... I think there are people who are fomenting it in this country. I think the president's rhetoric often foments it."
"Political violence, unfortunately, has ramped up in this country ... I think there are people who are fomenting it in this country. I think the president's rhetoric often foments it."
September 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) on the shooting of Charlie Kirk:
"Political violence, unfortunately, has ramped up in this country ... I think there are people who are fomenting it in this country. I think the president's rhetoric often foments it."
"Political violence, unfortunately, has ramped up in this country ... I think there are people who are fomenting it in this country. I think the president's rhetoric often foments it."
We rocked the capital today at Jeff City! Voters pick their politicians, politicians DON'T pick their voters!!
September 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
We rocked the capital today at Jeff City! Voters pick their politicians, politicians DON'T pick their voters!!
Maps should serve people, not parties. Hands off our communities. Draw fair maps.
August 25, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Maps should serve people, not parties. Hands off our communities. Draw fair maps.
They’re not just redrawing maps — they’re redrawing power.
We can stop it. Use the tools. Use the power.
🔗 www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
#ProtectOurVote #FairMaps #VotingRights
We can stop it. Use the tools. Use the power.
🔗 www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
#ProtectOurVote #FairMaps #VotingRights
How States Can Fill Election Security Gaps Left by Federal Cuts
From cybersecurity assessments and training to coordination with law enforcement agencies, state governments need to provide wide-ranging support to ensure smooth and secure elections.
www.brennancenter.org
August 14, 2025 at 11:02 PM
They’re not just redrawing maps — they’re redrawing power.
We can stop it. Use the tools. Use the power.
🔗 www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
#ProtectOurVote #FairMaps #VotingRights
We can stop it. Use the tools. Use the power.
🔗 www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
#ProtectOurVote #FairMaps #VotingRights
August 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🛑 Cut Medicaid.
🛑 Blocked paid sick leave.
🛑 Gave tax breaks to billionaires.
Meanwhile? Families can’t afford groceries—or get a damn doctor’s appointment.
But the outlaws? Yeah—we’re organizing.
#RobinHoodEnergy
#FightBackMO
🛑 Blocked paid sick leave.
🛑 Gave tax breaks to billionaires.
Meanwhile? Families can’t afford groceries—or get a damn doctor’s appointment.
But the outlaws? Yeah—we’re organizing.
#RobinHoodEnergy
#FightBackMO
August 7, 2025 at 11:10 PM
🛑 Cut Medicaid.
🛑 Blocked paid sick leave.
🛑 Gave tax breaks to billionaires.
Meanwhile? Families can’t afford groceries—or get a damn doctor’s appointment.
But the outlaws? Yeah—we’re organizing.
#RobinHoodEnergy
#FightBackMO
🛑 Blocked paid sick leave.
🛑 Gave tax breaks to billionaires.
Meanwhile? Families can’t afford groceries—or get a damn doctor’s appointment.
But the outlaws? Yeah—we’re organizing.
#RobinHoodEnergy
#FightBackMO
Call Kehoe! Redistricting is cheating.
August 6, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Call Kehoe! Redistricting is cheating.
Somebody was really thinking....
July 30, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Somebody was really thinking....
📚✏️ Back-to-school shopping shouldn't break the bank.
But thanks to Trump's inflation and tariff hikes, families are drowning in supply costs.
This is what "America First" really costs working families.
#BackToSchool #FamiliesFirst #StopTheSqueeze
But thanks to Trump's inflation and tariff hikes, families are drowning in supply costs.
This is what "America First" really costs working families.
#BackToSchool #FamiliesFirst #StopTheSqueeze
July 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM
📚✏️ Back-to-school shopping shouldn't break the bank.
But thanks to Trump's inflation and tariff hikes, families are drowning in supply costs.
This is what "America First" really costs working families.
#BackToSchool #FamiliesFirst #StopTheSqueeze
But thanks to Trump's inflation and tariff hikes, families are drowning in supply costs.
This is what "America First" really costs working families.
#BackToSchool #FamiliesFirst #StopTheSqueeze
Nobody voted for this.
Not the price hikes. Not the service cuts. Not the backroom deals. Not the chaos.
#NobodyVotedForThis #WeDeserveBetter
Not the price hikes. Not the service cuts. Not the backroom deals. Not the chaos.
#NobodyVotedForThis #WeDeserveBetter
July 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Nobody voted for this.
Not the price hikes. Not the service cuts. Not the backroom deals. Not the chaos.
#NobodyVotedForThis #WeDeserveBetter
Not the price hikes. Not the service cuts. Not the backroom deals. Not the chaos.
#NobodyVotedForThis #WeDeserveBetter
Politicians already rigged the map to hold power.
Now they want to cheat again—mid-decade.
But real power? It’s with us.
🗳️ Organize. Mobilize. Call their bluff.
#FairMapsNow #StackedDeck #WeSeeTheGame
Now they want to cheat again—mid-decade.
But real power? It’s with us.
🗳️ Organize. Mobilize. Call their bluff.
#FairMapsNow #StackedDeck #WeSeeTheGame
July 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Politicians already rigged the map to hold power.
Now they want to cheat again—mid-decade.
But real power? It’s with us.
🗳️ Organize. Mobilize. Call their bluff.
#FairMapsNow #StackedDeck #WeSeeTheGame
Now they want to cheat again—mid-decade.
But real power? It’s with us.
🗳️ Organize. Mobilize. Call their bluff.
#FairMapsNow #StackedDeck #WeSeeTheGame
I'm attending St. Louis County Democratic Central Committee's event, “The People's Town Hall” - sign up now to join www.mobilize.us/stlouiscount...
The People's Town Hall · St. Louis County Democratic Central Committee
Join the Missouri Democrats and US Senator Chris Murphy for a People's Town Hall on Friday, April 25th at 4PM in Chesterfield, Missouri.
Ann Wagner, alongside the Republicans in Congress, is standin...
www.mobilize.us
April 19, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I'm attending St. Louis County Democratic Central Committee's event, “The People's Town Hall” - sign up now to join www.mobilize.us/stlouiscount...
Silence is complicity! Why aren't our representatives speaking out about this? Shame.
We won't stand for violence against any institution. Let your representatives know you want them to condemn the violence against Governor Shapiro and his family this weekend.
April 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Silence is complicity! Why aren't our representatives speaking out about this? Shame.
This is insane and must be stopped. youtube.com/shorts/YHavC...
Republicans Just Blocked an Amendment Protecting Married Women’s Right to Vote
YouTube video by NowThis Impact
youtube.com
April 10, 2025 at 1:38 AM
This is insane and must be stopped. youtube.com/shorts/YHavC...
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Springfield MO showed up today! #handsoff2025 #peacefulprotest
April 6, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Springfield MO showed up today! #handsoff2025 #peacefulprotest
End stage Fascism anyone?
“A sharp rise in trade-war intensity sent Wall Street spiraling Friday, pushing the Nasdaq into a bear market denoting a 20% decline from its peak. … The marketwide toll from the two-day tariff rout surged to a record $6.4 trillion.”
www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
April 4, 2025 at 8:11 PM
End stage Fascism anyone?
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Never mess with a cheese head
April 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Never mess with a cheese head
Just wow.
This is a United States Senator
MACK: I was laid off from HHS and now people aren’t getting social services, especially people with disabilities
BANKS: You probably deserved it
MACK: Why did I deserve it?
BANKS: Because you look like a clown
MACK: I was laid off from HHS and now people aren’t getting social services, especially people with disabilities
BANKS: You probably deserved it
MACK: Why did I deserve it?
BANKS: Because you look like a clown
April 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Just wow.
This is a reminder that Mike Waltz and co. still haven't been prosecuted for sharing state secrets via Signal.
April 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
This is a reminder that Mike Waltz and co. still haven't been prosecuted for sharing state secrets via Signal.
Great start! Now we need more of this energy.
April 2, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Great start! Now we need more of this energy.
Yes!!! Go Cheese heads!!! Thank you!
April 2, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Yes!!! Go Cheese heads!!! Thank you!
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