Sean O’Brien
@sean-obrien.bsky.social
Candidate for District 16 Alder | Policy and Advocacy Director for Fair Wisconsin | fmr team Tony For WI & Chris Taylor for WI | he/him |
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I know I should quit eating Thanksgiving leftovers…
But I can't quit cold turkey.
But I can't quit cold turkey.
November 30, 2024 at 10:00 PM
I know I should quit eating Thanksgiving leftovers…
But I can't quit cold turkey.
But I can't quit cold turkey.
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140 million people in the US have a pre-existing medical condition. The Affordable Care Act guarantees that they can’t be turned away at the emergency room or denied coverage.
Trump and his MAGA Republican enablers in Congress have promised to repeal it.
We are going to stop them AGAIN!
Trump and his MAGA Republican enablers in Congress have promised to repeal it.
We are going to stop them AGAIN!
November 18, 2024 at 2:43 AM
140 million people in the US have a pre-existing medical condition. The Affordable Care Act guarantees that they can’t be turned away at the emergency room or denied coverage.
Trump and his MAGA Republican enablers in Congress have promised to repeal it.
We are going to stop them AGAIN!
Trump and his MAGA Republican enablers in Congress have promised to repeal it.
We are going to stop them AGAIN!
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The GOP can’t pass a farm bill or appropriation bills or pretty much anything, but has time for crap like this. Nancy Mace and Marjorie Taylor Greene embarrass the institution with their obsession on people‘s private parts. Such an unclassy move. What a way to welcome a new colleague… Embarrassing.
November 19, 2024 at 3:56 AM
The GOP can’t pass a farm bill or appropriation bills or pretty much anything, but has time for crap like this. Nancy Mace and Marjorie Taylor Greene embarrass the institution with their obsession on people‘s private parts. Such an unclassy move. What a way to welcome a new colleague… Embarrassing.
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United we stand, divided we fall.
November 18, 2024 at 8:05 AM
United we stand, divided we fall.
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Sums up the current state of the US politics
November 15, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Sums up the current state of the US politics
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1. It was never about sports.
Some have argued that Democrats should give up on trans people in sports.
As a leading transgender journalist covering the issue for years, I can say that this is a strategy doomed to fail.
Here's why.
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Some have argued that Democrats should give up on trans people in sports.
As a leading transgender journalist covering the issue for years, I can say that this is a strategy doomed to fail.
Here's why.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
November 15, 2024 at 6:57 PM
1. It was never about sports.
Some have argued that Democrats should give up on trans people in sports.
As a leading transgender journalist covering the issue for years, I can say that this is a strategy doomed to fail.
Here's why.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
Some have argued that Democrats should give up on trans people in sports.
As a leading transgender journalist covering the issue for years, I can say that this is a strategy doomed to fail.
Here's why.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
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Buckle up: SCOTUS is hearing arguments on gender-affirming care and trans rights. (sorry to bring more bad news)
We LOVED this conversation with @imarajones.bsky.social and ACLU's Chase Strangio.
open.spotify.com/episode/0qpm...
We LOVED this conversation with @imarajones.bsky.social and ACLU's Chase Strangio.
open.spotify.com/episode/0qpm...
U.S. v. Skrmetti with Chase Strangio
open.spotify.com
November 15, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Buckle up: SCOTUS is hearing arguments on gender-affirming care and trans rights. (sorry to bring more bad news)
We LOVED this conversation with @imarajones.bsky.social and ACLU's Chase Strangio.
open.spotify.com/episode/0qpm...
We LOVED this conversation with @imarajones.bsky.social and ACLU's Chase Strangio.
open.spotify.com/episode/0qpm...
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Hey, it's Rep. Mark Pocan. Tired of X and excited to be here on BlueSky!
November 15, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Hey, it's Rep. Mark Pocan. Tired of X and excited to be here on BlueSky!
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1. Ohio has become the first state in the aftermath of the election to pass an anti-trans law on the first day of a lame duck session.
It is a transgender bathroom ban that even applies to adults in private universities.
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It is a transgender bathroom ban that even applies to adults in private universities.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
November 14, 2024 at 7:44 PM
1. Ohio has become the first state in the aftermath of the election to pass an anti-trans law on the first day of a lame duck session.
It is a transgender bathroom ban that even applies to adults in private universities.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
It is a transgender bathroom ban that even applies to adults in private universities.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
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It is not too early for Christmas music.
a man with a mustache is looking out the window of a red peacock car
ALT: a man with a mustache is looking out the window of a red peacock car
media.tenor.com
November 13, 2024 at 4:43 PM
It is not too early for Christmas music.
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Governor Andy Beshear, in a Trump +30 state, gives advice to Democrats: Do not throw LGBTQ+ people under the bus, it will not work.
His advice to dems: Lead on your values.
This man ran on a fully inclusive campaign in 2023 and won. He received the same kind of ads Harris did.
His advice to dems: Lead on your values.
This man ran on a fully inclusive campaign in 2023 and won. He received the same kind of ads Harris did.
November 13, 2024 at 2:09 AM
Governor Andy Beshear, in a Trump +30 state, gives advice to Democrats: Do not throw LGBTQ+ people under the bus, it will not work.
His advice to dems: Lead on your values.
This man ran on a fully inclusive campaign in 2023 and won. He received the same kind of ads Harris did.
His advice to dems: Lead on your values.
This man ran on a fully inclusive campaign in 2023 and won. He received the same kind of ads Harris did.
Time for Eric to go back to California 🙄
Eric Hovde is refusing to concede defeat in the U.S. Senate race, and made wild accusations about the city of Milwaukee, in a video posted to social media this afternoon. Already strong pushback from election officials, Baldwin camp, Milwaukee, more: civicmedia.us/news/2024/11...
US Senate Candidate Eric Hovde Refuses To Concede, Says He Is Weighing Options On Potential Challenges
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde said Tuesday that he is waiting until Wisconsin election officials complete their canvassing efforts before deciding what to do in response to last week’s e...
civicmedia.us
November 13, 2024 at 2:06 AM
Time for Eric to go back to California 🙄
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The fight for democracy and voting rights will continue in state houses, at the ballot box and in court.
We're unapologetically pro-democracy and pro-voter in our work and coverage. Subscribe to our free newsletters to stay informed: newsletters.democracydocket.com/bluesky
We're unapologetically pro-democracy and pro-voter in our work and coverage. Subscribe to our free newsletters to stay informed: newsletters.democracydocket.com/bluesky
November 12, 2024 at 6:32 PM
The fight for democracy and voting rights will continue in state houses, at the ballot box and in court.
We're unapologetically pro-democracy and pro-voter in our work and coverage. Subscribe to our free newsletters to stay informed: newsletters.democracydocket.com/bluesky
We're unapologetically pro-democracy and pro-voter in our work and coverage. Subscribe to our free newsletters to stay informed: newsletters.democracydocket.com/bluesky
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Check out our new generation of Dem Senators ready to get to work for the people!
(L-R Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester, Adam Schiff, Elissa Slotkin, Andy Kim, Ruben Gallego, Angela Alsobrooks)
(L-R Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester, Adam Schiff, Elissa Slotkin, Andy Kim, Ruben Gallego, Angela Alsobrooks)
November 12, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Check out our new generation of Dem Senators ready to get to work for the people!
(L-R Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester, Adam Schiff, Elissa Slotkin, Andy Kim, Ruben Gallego, Angela Alsobrooks)
(L-R Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester, Adam Schiff, Elissa Slotkin, Andy Kim, Ruben Gallego, Angela Alsobrooks)
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And State Senate Dems swept all competitive races.
Wisconsin ended their highly gerrymandered maps this year.
The result, during a red wave election?
Senate went from 22(R)-11(D) to 18(R)-15(D)
House: 64(R)-35(D) to 54(R)-45(D)
From @danshafer.bsky.social:
www.therecombobulationarea.news/p/democrats-...
The result, during a red wave election?
Senate went from 22(R)-11(D) to 18(R)-15(D)
House: 64(R)-35(D) to 54(R)-45(D)
From @danshafer.bsky.social:
www.therecombobulationarea.news/p/democrats-...
Democrats make gains, but Republicans keep majority control in Wisconsin State Legislature
Democrats won every close race in the State Senate, but Republicans won the majority of toss-up races in the State Assembly.
www.therecombobulationarea.news
November 12, 2024 at 1:37 AM
And State Senate Dems swept all competitive races.
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New in PN: Blue state govs gear up to protect their people
"In immediately rolling out programs for resistance, govs also underlined that state Democratic strength has grown since 2016 — which is one way we are better prepared for Trump now than we were then."
"In immediately rolling out programs for resistance, govs also underlined that state Democratic strength has grown since 2016 — which is one way we are better prepared for Trump now than we were then."
Blue state govs gear up to protect their people
“You come for my people, you come through me.”
www.publicnotice.co
November 12, 2024 at 1:48 PM
New in PN: Blue state govs gear up to protect their people
"In immediately rolling out programs for resistance, govs also underlined that state Democratic strength has grown since 2016 — which is one way we are better prepared for Trump now than we were then."
"In immediately rolling out programs for resistance, govs also underlined that state Democratic strength has grown since 2016 — which is one way we are better prepared for Trump now than we were then."
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Unfortunately, this seem an apt time to share: A group of historians annotated sections of Project 2025, contextualizing and commenting on its plans to undermine environmental protections, exacerbate inequalities, and burn, burn, burn more fossil fuels. #envhist 🌎
Project 2025 Annotation: A Summary – Environmental Data and Governance Initiative
Eighteen environmental historians from EDGI's Environmental Historians Action Collaborative working group are annotating environmental chapters and sections from Project 2025. For all the discussions ...
envirodatagov.org
November 10, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Unfortunately, this seem an apt time to share: A group of historians annotated sections of Project 2025, contextualizing and commenting on its plans to undermine environmental protections, exacerbate inequalities, and burn, burn, burn more fossil fuels. #envhist 🌎
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Don't mind me. I'm just moving boxes from The Bad Place and hanging art in the new digs.
**Never think your vote doesn't matter.**
**Never think your vote doesn't matter.**
November 8, 2024 at 2:40 AM
Don't mind me. I'm just moving boxes from The Bad Place and hanging art in the new digs.
**Never think your vote doesn't matter.**
**Never think your vote doesn't matter.**