Melissa Schwartz
@mschwartz3.bsky.social
Seasoned strategic and crisis communicator; perpetual resistance fighter. Team @DemocracyForward.org
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Lawyers are going to keep going to ensure people’s rights are protected — this is the right result.
BREAKING: Judge rules Lindsey Halligan's appointment was not valid, thus, she had no authority to present the James Comey or Letitia James indictments and the indictments are dismissed without prejudice.
November 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Lawyers are going to keep going to ensure people’s rights are protected — this is the right result.
The article notes that one thing that distinguishes the org is that “Perryman and her colleagues devote considerable time and effort to trying to ensure that their work is having an impact in the realms of politics and media as well in court.”
Our team was made for this moment 🔥🔥
Our team was made for this moment 🔥🔥
Protecting our democracy means showing up every day ready to fight for it.
Read more about how our “powerhouse” legal group is at the front lines pushing back against the Trump-Vance administration: https://politi.co/4oaXxkj
Read more about how our “powerhouse” legal group is at the front lines pushing back against the Trump-Vance administration: https://politi.co/4oaXxkj
November 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The article notes that one thing that distinguishes the org is that “Perryman and her colleagues devote considerable time and effort to trying to ensure that their work is having an impact in the realms of politics and media as well in court.”
Our team was made for this moment 🔥🔥
Our team was made for this moment 🔥🔥
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Americans are projected to break travel records over next week's holiday.
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the thousands of federal workers that work behind-the-scenes to help make sure all of us get to our families and friends safely.
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the thousands of federal workers that work behind-the-scenes to help make sure all of us get to our families and friends safely.
November 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Americans are projected to break travel records over next week's holiday.
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the thousands of federal workers that work behind-the-scenes to help make sure all of us get to our families and friends safely.
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the thousands of federal workers that work behind-the-scenes to help make sure all of us get to our families and friends safely.
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This administration is threatening our democracy. We’re fighting back to protect it.
The 650+ organizations that make up Democracy 2025 are on the legal frontlines working to disrupt anti-democratic actors and defend our rights.
The 650+ organizations that make up Democracy 2025 are on the legal frontlines working to disrupt anti-democratic actors and defend our rights.
This is Democracy 2025 | The united legal frontline in the fight for our democracy
Democracy 2025 is the strategic hub to protect people and their rights should the Trump-Vance administration seek to unlawfully strip away freedoms and prosperity.
www.democracy2025.org
November 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM
This administration is threatening our democracy. We’re fighting back to protect it.
The 650+ organizations that make up Democracy 2025 are on the legal frontlines working to disrupt anti-democratic actors and defend our rights.
The 650+ organizations that make up Democracy 2025 are on the legal frontlines working to disrupt anti-democratic actors and defend our rights.
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Paying your taxes does not forfeit your right to privacy.
Democracy Forward is honored to represent this coalition of brave plaintiffs protecting the privacy of millions of Americans.
Democracy Forward is honored to represent this coalition of brave plaintiffs protecting the privacy of millions of Americans.
UPDATE: Today a federal court blocked the unprecedented efforts by the IRS to share data on millions of taxpayers with ICE.
This is an important win for millions of people, and represents the first injunction against this unlawful data sharing.
This is an important win for millions of people, and represents the first injunction against this unlawful data sharing.
November 22, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Paying your taxes does not forfeit your right to privacy.
Democracy Forward is honored to represent this coalition of brave plaintiffs protecting the privacy of millions of Americans.
Democracy Forward is honored to represent this coalition of brave plaintiffs protecting the privacy of millions of Americans.
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UPDATE: Today a federal court blocked the unprecedented efforts by the IRS to share data on millions of taxpayers with ICE.
This is an important win for millions of people, and represents the first injunction against this unlawful data sharing.
This is an important win for millions of people, and represents the first injunction against this unlawful data sharing.
November 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
UPDATE: Today a federal court blocked the unprecedented efforts by the IRS to share data on millions of taxpayers with ICE.
This is an important win for millions of people, and represents the first injunction against this unlawful data sharing.
This is an important win for millions of people, and represents the first injunction against this unlawful data sharing.
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Acts of political violence are characteristic of authoritarian regimes and dictatorships – not strong democracies.
Violence of any kind has no place in our society and we must all condemn it. Especially when it comes from the President.
Violence of any kind has no place in our society and we must all condemn it. Especially when it comes from the President.
Joint Statement from Goodlander, Slotkin, Kelly, Crow, Deluzio, and Houlahan
November 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Acts of political violence are characteristic of authoritarian regimes and dictatorships – not strong democracies.
Violence of any kind has no place in our society and we must all condemn it. Especially when it comes from the President.
Violence of any kind has no place in our society and we must all condemn it. Especially when it comes from the President.
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BREAKING: We’re suing Trump’s Federal Communications Commission to get to the bottom of Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension.
Because government agencies don’t get to rewrite the rules of transparency when accountability becomes inconvenient.
Because government agencies don’t get to rewrite the rules of transparency when accountability becomes inconvenient.
November 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
BREAKING: We’re suing Trump’s Federal Communications Commission to get to the bottom of Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension.
Because government agencies don’t get to rewrite the rules of transparency when accountability becomes inconvenient.
Because government agencies don’t get to rewrite the rules of transparency when accountability becomes inconvenient.
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BREAKING: We just won a court order to block the unlawful National Guard deployment to Memphis.
President Trump’s attempt to militarize our cities and communities is unlawful. We’re grateful that the court upheld the rule of law and protected the American people in Tennessee.
President Trump’s attempt to militarize our cities and communities is unlawful. We’re grateful that the court upheld the rule of law and protected the American people in Tennessee.
November 18, 2025 at 3:24 AM
BREAKING: We just won a court order to block the unlawful National Guard deployment to Memphis.
President Trump’s attempt to militarize our cities and communities is unlawful. We’re grateful that the court upheld the rule of law and protected the American people in Tennessee.
President Trump’s attempt to militarize our cities and communities is unlawful. We’re grateful that the court upheld the rule of law and protected the American people in Tennessee.
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Every part of American life—from clean air and safe travel to education & health care—depends on the people inside the government. But attacks from the Trump-Vance admin have weakened the civil service.
That’s why we’re building a movement to reimagine the country’s next 250 years, for the people.
That’s why we’re building a movement to reimagine the country’s next 250 years, for the people.
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Every part of American life—from clean air and safe travel to education & health care—depends on the people inside the government. But attacks from the Trump-Vance admin have weakened the civil service.
That’s why we’re building a movement to reimagine the country’s next 250 years, for the people.
That’s why we’re building a movement to reimagine the country’s next 250 years, for the people.
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It’s up to all of us to do our part to protect our democracy from authoritarian power grabs.
November 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
It’s up to all of us to do our part to protect our democracy from authoritarian power grabs.
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BREAKING: We won a court order blocking Pres. Trump’s attempt to stifle First Amendment rights and gain political control over the University of California system.
The President can't force people to think or believe only the way he does. This is a key victory for our clients and the rule of law.
The President can't force people to think or believe only the way he does. This is a key victory for our clients and the rule of law.
November 15, 2025 at 1:07 AM
BREAKING: We won a court order blocking Pres. Trump’s attempt to stifle First Amendment rights and gain political control over the University of California system.
The President can't force people to think or believe only the way he does. This is a key victory for our clients and the rule of law.
The President can't force people to think or believe only the way he does. This is a key victory for our clients and the rule of law.
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How many Trump officials are helping cover up the president’s involvement in this?
We’re suing to expose the administration’s handling of the Epstein Files because the American people deserve the truth.
We’re suing to expose the administration’s handling of the Epstein Files because the American people deserve the truth.
Trump Presses Republicans to Block Vote on Epstein Files Release
Trump officials met in the White House Situation Room Wednesday with Lauren Boebert about her push for the Epstein files.
time.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM
How many Trump officials are helping cover up the president’s involvement in this?
We’re suing to expose the administration’s handling of the Epstein Files because the American people deserve the truth.
We’re suing to expose the administration’s handling of the Epstein Files because the American people deserve the truth.
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The truth about the Epstein Files is finally coming to light.
But the work is not done. Our lawsuit demands information on the extent of the Trump-Vance admin’s participation in this cover up. We will find out the truth in court.
But the work is not done. Our lawsuit demands information on the extent of the Trump-Vance admin’s participation in this cover up. We will find out the truth in court.
Latest Epstein files knock White House on its heels
The latest revelations stand to further fracture a party that already splintered once this year over the so-called Epstein files — during a much less politically fraught moment.
www.politico.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The truth about the Epstein Files is finally coming to light.
But the work is not done. Our lawsuit demands information on the extent of the Trump-Vance admin’s participation in this cover up. We will find out the truth in court.
But the work is not done. Our lawsuit demands information on the extent of the Trump-Vance admin’s participation in this cover up. We will find out the truth in court.
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“The Trump-Vance administration knows what to do with weakness. They don't know what to do with strength.”
Our CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @crooked.com's @jonfavs.bsky.social at Crooked Con to discuss how the strength of the people powers the fight against authoritarianism.
Our CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @crooked.com's @jonfavs.bsky.social at Crooked Con to discuss how the strength of the people powers the fight against authoritarianism.
November 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
“The Trump-Vance administration knows what to do with weakness. They don't know what to do with strength.”
Our CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @crooked.com's @jonfavs.bsky.social at Crooked Con to discuss how the strength of the people powers the fight against authoritarianism.
Our CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @crooked.com's @jonfavs.bsky.social at Crooked Con to discuss how the strength of the people powers the fight against authoritarianism.
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NEW: The First Circuit has denied the Trump Admin’s motion to stay in our SNAP case. This means that full benefits should be paid after the SCOTUS stay expires. The court does not mince words about what the government has done here. Congrats to our clients, co-counsel, and @democracyforward.org.
November 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM
NEW: The First Circuit has denied the Trump Admin’s motion to stay in our SNAP case. This means that full benefits should be paid after the SCOTUS stay expires. The court does not mince words about what the government has done here. Congrats to our clients, co-counsel, and @democracyforward.org.
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Our litigation at @democracyforward.org has exposed this administration for what it is: cruel and willing to use the American people (including those who voted for the President) as political pawns. We will not stop fighting for the people. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump administration orders states to pause paying full SNAP benefits
The Agriculture Department also demands that states “immediately undo” any steps they have taken to send full November payments to recipients of the food assistance program, referred to as food stamps...
www.washingtonpost.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Our litigation at @democracyforward.org has exposed this administration for what it is: cruel and willing to use the American people (including those who voted for the President) as political pawns. We will not stop fighting for the people. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Can’t make it up. While the AG seeks to advance a political agenda, our team @democracyforward.org will continue fighting for the American people and our Constitution This includes the 42 million people who are entitled to SNAP benefits. Join us.
November 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Can’t make it up. While the AG seeks to advance a political agenda, our team @democracyforward.org will continue fighting for the American people and our Constitution This includes the 42 million people who are entitled to SNAP benefits. Join us.
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CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social tonight to to discuss what it means that SCOTUS has temporarily halted the full funding of SNAP benefits.
"The administration is fighting tooth and nail to deprive over 40 million Americans of their food."
"The administration is fighting tooth and nail to deprive over 40 million Americans of their food."
Supreme Court agrees to Trump's request to temporarily block order to resume full SNAP benefits
Jen Psaki shares breaking news that the Supreme Court has agreed to a Trump administration request to temporarily block a lower court judge's order to resume full SNAP payments until the case can be h...
www.msnbc.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:50 AM
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social tonight to to discuss what it means that SCOTUS has temporarily halted the full funding of SNAP benefits.
"The administration is fighting tooth and nail to deprive over 40 million Americans of their food."
"The administration is fighting tooth and nail to deprive over 40 million Americans of their food."
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We just won a court order blocking the Dept. of Ed from violating the First Amendment rights of furloughed federal workers, whose out-of-office emails were changed – without notice or permission – to include partisan political language.
November 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
We just won a court order blocking the Dept. of Ed from violating the First Amendment rights of furloughed federal workers, whose out-of-office emails were changed – without notice or permission – to include partisan political language.
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The President’s attempts to militarize U.S. cities is not a sign of strength – it’s a sign of weakness. We will continue to protect the American people’s power in court.
November 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The President’s attempts to militarize U.S. cities is not a sign of strength – it’s a sign of weakness. We will continue to protect the American people’s power in court.
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We will continue to shed light on President Trump’s callous disregard for the needs of millions across the country. He may keep partying at Mar-a-Lago, but we’ll keep showing up in court to protect SNAP benefits and the American people.
November 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
We will continue to shed light on President Trump’s callous disregard for the needs of millions across the country. He may keep partying at Mar-a-Lago, but we’ll keep showing up in court to protect SNAP benefits and the American people.
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Unbelievable but believable.
BREAKING: The Justice Department said it would file an appeal after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to pay food stamps in full this month www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
November 6, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Unbelievable but believable.
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BREAKING: We took the Trump-Vance administration back to court and WON AGAIN.
The court was clear today: the President must stop playing politics with the lives of 42 million people in America.
The court was clear today: the President must stop playing politics with the lives of 42 million people in America.
November 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
BREAKING: We took the Trump-Vance administration back to court and WON AGAIN.
The court was clear today: the President must stop playing politics with the lives of 42 million people in America.
The court was clear today: the President must stop playing politics with the lives of 42 million people in America.