Ellen Foreman
@mizellen.bsky.social
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"And if we don’t demand that our Democratic state officials gerrymander, purge, publicize, litigate, and employ every other legal method to counter this GOP assault on democracy, we may wake up one day soon and find that, like in Russia and Hungary, the ballot has become meaningless."
The 2025 elections and the 2026 midterms and beyond will be fought not just on the campaign trail, but at your county elections office, at your state legislature, and in your mailbox, warns @thomhartmann.bsky.social: www.commondreams.org/opinion/repu...
It’s Bigger Than Texas: Beware the Republican War on Fair Elections | Common Dreams
From Georgia to New Jersey, from Congress to the courts, the GOP is in the middle of an all-out assault on the very foundation of American self-governance: the vote.
www.commondreams.org
August 4, 2025 at 6:53 PM
"And if we don’t demand that our Democratic state officials gerrymander, purge, publicize, litigate, and employ every other legal method to counter this GOP assault on democracy, we may wake up one day soon and find that, like in Russia and Hungary, the ballot has become meaningless."
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🔔 “We’re coming to you from MEMPHIS to alert you of the critical nature of what’s happening right here in NASHVILLE.”
Richard Massey says Elon’s xAI pollution is having a “human cost” in Memphis, and with this Tesla Tunnel @GovBillLee is “elevating profit over people” again
Richard Massey says Elon’s xAI pollution is having a “human cost” in Memphis, and with this Tesla Tunnel @GovBillLee is “elevating profit over people” again
August 1, 2025 at 12:56 AM
🔔 “We’re coming to you from MEMPHIS to alert you of the critical nature of what’s happening right here in NASHVILLE.”
Richard Massey says Elon’s xAI pollution is having a “human cost” in Memphis, and with this Tesla Tunnel @GovBillLee is “elevating profit over people” again
Richard Massey says Elon’s xAI pollution is having a “human cost” in Memphis, and with this Tesla Tunnel @GovBillLee is “elevating profit over people” again
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Incredibly illuminating story from @billmckibben.bsky.social on unnecessary local permitting barriers -- highly specific to the U.S. -- that make rooftop solar far more expensive than it needs to be: www.motherjones.com/environment/...
Trump is trying to kill solar power—here's how to fight back
Rooftop solar is a clean power miracle. Why are we killing it with red tape?
www.motherjones.com
July 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Incredibly illuminating story from @billmckibben.bsky.social on unnecessary local permitting barriers -- highly specific to the U.S. -- that make rooftop solar far more expensive than it needs to be: www.motherjones.com/environment/...
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HCR: "It’s clear we are indeed in a revolution designed to destroy the government we have known in favor of the radical right-wing government envisioned by those who wrote Project 2025."
An outcome that Kamala Harris repeatedly warned of and which Trump repeatedly, and falsely, denied.
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HCR: "It’s clear we are indeed in a revolution designed to destroy the government we have known in favor of the radical right-wing government envisioned by those who wrote Project 2025."
An outcome that Kamala Harris repeatedly warned of and which Trump repeatedly, and falsely, denied.
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July 31, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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HCR: "It’s clear we are indeed in a revolution designed to destroy the government we have known in favor of the radical right-wing government envisioned by those who wrote Project 2025."
An outcome that Kamala Harris repeatedly warned of and which Trump repeatedly, and falsely, denied.
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HCR: "It’s clear we are indeed in a revolution designed to destroy the government we have known in favor of the radical right-wing government envisioned by those who wrote Project 2025."
An outcome that Kamala Harris repeatedly warned of and which Trump repeatedly, and falsely, denied.
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🚨GA Librarians & Library Supporters, ACT NOW! Senate Bill 74 heads to floor vote Monday, & your senators need to hear from you first!
Should SB 74 pass, librarians could face prosecution for high and aggravated misdemeanors should library materials be deemed “harmful to minors.”
#Booksky #SOS
Should SB 74 pass, librarians could face prosecution for high and aggravated misdemeanors should library materials be deemed “harmful to minors.”
#Booksky #SOS
Oppose Senate Bill 74
Georgia legislators exempted librarians from prosecution under Georgia state code on materials harmful to minors for good reason but SB 74 threatens to subject Georgia librarians to unwarranted att...
bit.ly
March 2, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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“Every American can do something—show up, walk out, call, sign up, demonstrate engagement.”
The Musk-Trump axis thrives on chaos and intimidation, but resistance is growing. Thousands protested, DOJ lawyers resigned & NYC officials walked out. Jen Rubin explains.
The Musk-Trump axis thrives on chaos and intimidation, but resistance is growing. Thousands protested, DOJ lawyers resigned & NYC officials walked out. Jen Rubin explains.
Showing Up & Walking Out
Two Ways to Make your Point
contrarian.substack.com
February 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“Every American can do something—show up, walk out, call, sign up, demonstrate engagement.”
The Musk-Trump axis thrives on chaos and intimidation, but resistance is growing. Thousands protested, DOJ lawyers resigned & NYC officials walked out. Jen Rubin explains.
The Musk-Trump axis thrives on chaos and intimidation, but resistance is growing. Thousands protested, DOJ lawyers resigned & NYC officials walked out. Jen Rubin explains.
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