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Russ Sciandra
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Leftist. Retired public health lobbyist in NYS: tobacco control, health care coverage, patient rights. Now living on the shores of Puget Sound.
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Walking into the desert at the end of Morocco.
December 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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sbworkersunited.org
If you live near Seattle, we have BIG plans this week.

RSVP to our rally, happening tomorrow, Dec. 18! Once you RSVP we'll send you all the details:
Starbucks Action and Rally · SEIU Organizing
Join union baristas for a major rally heading into the holidays!
www.mobilize.us
December 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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PARTAY!
November 29, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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In March 2007, Rocker was implicated in a steroid ring…Rocker initially denied the reports that he had used somatropin … In December 2011, he admitted to using steroids, saying, "Yeah, of course I was [using steroids]. I mean who wasn't? Let’s be honest here, who wasn't?"[29]
November 5, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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I thought this guy promised us he was dying.
July 14, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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Her Dad, Sen Maurice Hinchey, was a giant. Glad she’s following in his footsteps.
June 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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What is that in Scaramuccis?
May 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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indivisible.org
Democrats are saying no votes unless the bill includes safeguards against Musk’s illegal & unconstitutional behavior. Republicans are rejecting that, but we need Democrats to hold the line. Make sure they hear from you.

House: indivisible.org/resource/cal...

Senate: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
(above an image of Congress) HOUSE DEMOCRATS CAN STOP THE TRUMP-MUSK POWER GRAB IF THEY USE THEIR LEVERAGE IN THE GOVERNMENT FUNDING FIGHT Democrats are in the minority, but that doesn't mean they're without power. Here's how Democrats can stop extreme MAGA cuts and President Musk. HOUSE DEMOCRATS HAVE LEVERAGE - IF THEY USE IT. House Republicans are in chaos, torn between extreme cuts to life-saving programs like Medicaid and shutdown fears. With a March 14 deadline and control of both the White House and Congress, the GOP owns any shutdown failure. Their majority is miniscule and as soon as the government funding bill looks even remotely reasonable, hardline MAGA extremists will revolt. That means the GOP will need Democratic support to pass a budget. Meanwhile, the Trump-Musk coup continues as MAGA tries to illegally raid payment systems, shut down federal agencies, and fire federal workers. The only way Democrats can stop any of this is by fighting like hell and refusing to cooperate. DEMOCRATS NON-NEGOTIABLE DEMANDS PROTECT ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS Demand a budget that stops MAGA looting and protects working families, or Trump's team will slash essential programs and funnel cash to allies. STOP MAGA CORRUPTION Block any budget without strong protections against Trump and MAGA abuse. Without safeguards, Trump and his allies will divert funds while cutting essential programs. No cuts to Medicaid, Social Security, or food assistance-no loopholes, no empty promises. NO EXTREMIST RIDERS Hold the line on a clean government funding bill-no funding cuts to critical programs and no poison pill riders attacking abortion rights, LGBTQ+ protections, or immigrant communities. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP DEMOCRATS FIGHT BACK Whether your representative is a Democrat or a Republican, they need to hear from you right now. IF YOU'RE REPRESENTED BY A DEMOCRAT Ask them to hold the line. Democrats shouldn't vote for anything more than a two-week continuing resolution until the GOP comes to the table to negotiate a responsible budget with safeguards. IF YOU'RE REPRESENTED BY A REPUBLICAN tell them that you don't want to pay the price for the GOP's billionaire tax breaks. Check out the link in our bio to be connected with your Member of Congress.
March 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM