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Indivisible Brooklyn @bkindivisible.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Want to make an actual change in our democracy? No better way than doing the work knocking doors and talking to real people! Join us 9/20 — it’s all hands on deck for @mikedecillis.bsky.social @chrismccreight.bsky.social bit.ly/4AgdcWY
Canvassers holding DeCillis and McCreight signs
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The City Reporter @thecityreporter.nyc · 14/09/2026
A New York State Supreme Court judge ruled against Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn on Monday, declaring that outgoing executive committee members had “no authority” to vote on sweeping rule changes at a recent August meeting.
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Judge Strikes Down Controversial Rule Changes Benefitting Embattled Brooklyn Party Boss
Outgoing party leaders had no authority to vote on rule changes that would have changed the balance of power on the party’s executive committee, a State Supreme court judge found.
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Jessy Edwards @jessyedwards.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Brooklyn Dems Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn's last-minute gambit to overcome the results of the June election and retain power over the county machine has failed, for now! hellgatenyc.com/brooklyn-dem...
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Brooklyn Dems' Coup Tossed Out in Court
A State Supreme Court judge issued a ruling Monday nullifying the county party's efforts to hold on to control after losing its majority in the primary elections.
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Bill Orme @ormebill.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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In Brooklyn, a Judge-Maker’s Steady Wins Raise Eyebrows
A court battle over a dramatic rewriting of party rules will shape the selection of future judges.
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Elana Levin @levin.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Do you work for a nonprofit org, a union or a campaign? Got questions about digital strategy? Me & expert palls Gabriella Zutrau & @rosemariochoa.bsky.social are hosting a free q&a on zoom at 3pm ET tomorrow @organizing20.bsky.social. The zoom is almost full so rsvp!
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Organizing 2.0 Back to School Q&A. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Join Elana Levin and two of our favorite digital strategy experts to catch up on what's new in digital organizing. From chatbots to making your own influencer style videos to frontline funding for mig...
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Melissa Gira Grant @melissagiragrant.com · 09/09/2026
It’s true we shouldn’t expect state and local police to defend voters from ICE at the polls. But it’s not so much because it’s logistically tricky or because they’re scared or outnumbered or were told not to, but because they’re all law enforcement, and this is how law enforcement works.
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Cops won’t fight federal election interference—so citizens will have to
How democracy protection groups are preparing for Trump's worst.
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Hansi Lo Wang (he/him) @hansilowang.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
BREAKING: Trump admin proposes major #2030Census changes that would reshape voting maps, including no race & ethnicity questions and excluding non-U.S. citizens without a green card from a count that 14th Amendment says must include “whole number of persons in each state” www.npr.org/2026/09/09/n...
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Trump officials propose sweeping changes to the census that would reshape voting maps
A Trump census proposal would stop asking about race and exclude millions of U.S. residents from a count that the 14th Amendment says must include the "whole number of persons in each state."
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Mike DeCillis for Congress (NY-11) @mikedecillis.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I had a great time speaking with WSIA about issues that matter to students -- affordability, healthcare, cuts to the Department of Education and more. Tune in for the entire interview soon! #NY11 #Youth #College #GradStudents #StatenIsland
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Mike DeCillis for Congress (NY-11) @mikedecillis.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Former Assemblyman Peter Abbate served in the NY State Assembly for over three decades. As a 9/11 first responder, I was particularly grateful for his work to pass a bill that took care of survivors and workers on 9/11, a state version of the James Zadroga Act. I’m honored to have his endorsement.
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Mike DeCillis for Congress (NY-11) @mikedecillis.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Nicole Malliotakis and Trump are doing the ultimate dine & dash for endless wars, endless tariffs, & endless giveaways to corporations & billionaires. We get stuck with the bill. They're destroying our economy while stuffing their pockets — let's flip the House & stop this gold-plated trainwreck.
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Mike DeCillis for Congress (NY-11) @mikedecillis.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Brooklyn Dems deserve transparency & accountability. The inability of the party chair to accept the election results, & try to power grab is laughable & embarrassing. The people have spoken & we simply cannot allow this petty nonsense to continue.
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Indivisible Brooklyn @bkindivisible.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
📣 INBK is proud to endorse Mike Decillis for NY11. @mikedecillis.bsky.social is a life-long public servant committed to the rule of law & to protecting society's vulnerable. We can’t wait to get to work for REAL representation in this community! 💙 decillisforcongress.com @indivisible.org
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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 25/08/2026
@mikedecillis.bsky.social, the Democrat running against Malliotakis in NY-11, which includes big chunks of Brooklyn. Endorsed by @bkindivisible.bsky.social! Check him out at www.decillisforcongress.com and support if you're inclined! This would be an INCREDIBLE seat to win for NYC and the country!
Mike DeCillis speaks at the rally at Brooklyn Borough Hall.
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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 25/08/2026
Big rally today at Borough Hall against Brooklyn Democratic Party chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn's undemocratic power grab. Here a huge group of Brooklyn electeds and district leaders applaud @juliopenabk.com, their choice for the new Brooklyn Democratic Party chair. 🧵
Brooklyn electeds and Brooklyn Democratic district leaders and other supporters stand on the steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall applauding Julio Peña. Some folks in the picture include Shahana Hanif, Andrew Gounardes, Bobby Carroll, Emmitt Sklar, and Mike DeCillis.
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Mike DeCillis for Congress (NY-11) @mikedecillis.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
We live in the stupidest timeline. We’re all losing healthcare and can’t afford groceries or gas while Trump is using his label maker again.
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New Kings Democrats @newkingsdems.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
ICYMI, the Brooklyn Democratic Party posted a 2nd video aimed at critics of Chair Bichotte Hermelyn's ongoing power grab. We have to ask: Who's paying for these videos?
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New Kings Democrats @newkingsdems.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
If it's the party's own money, shouldn't that $ go toward boosting Dems in the upcoming general election? Candidates like: @mikedecillis.bsky.social challenging MAGA Republican Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis in NY-11 @chrismccreight.bsky.social challenging Republican Alec Brook-Krasny in AD-46
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Mike DeCillis for Congress (NY-11) @mikedecillis.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
This is an easy lie to refute, there's no "trillions" coming in, even grok says at best 232 billion. Just delulu.
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Mike DeCillis for Congress (NY-11) @mikedecillis.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Trump is lying about where he was at 9/11. It is insulting to people like myself and the thousands who ran towards Ground Zero to help. There’s no excuse for his behavior. I’m glad he won’t be at the ceremony in Manhattan on Friday.
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Mike DeCillis for Congress (NY-11) @mikedecillis.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
It's another sh*tstorm in Trump's America. @mollyjongfast.bsky.social @bkindivisible.bsky.social @newkingsdems.bsky.social @thedailyshow.com @nbcsnl-mirror.bsky.social @maddowblog.bsky.social
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Hell Gate *subscribe today!* @hellgatenyc.com · 08/09/2026
Happening Now: Protest outside of Mt. Sinai Hospital after the hospital agreed to a settlement with the DOJ ending care for trans youth
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 30/08/2026
Register to vote online in as little as two minutes: www.commoncause.org/research-and-re…
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Voting Tools
Empower yourself with our voting tools. Register to vote, check your status, request an absentee ballot, and more.
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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
2. More on Musk's Orwellian scheme in today's Popular Information:
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The hidden dangers of Musk’s votesafe.org
The slick voter registration website, currently being promoted to millions of people, is a digital surveillance machine.
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Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter @pnhpnymetro.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
No one should have to face the inhumane choice between receiving essential lifesaving care and supporting their family. Survival should not be a luxury. Call your state legislators today. Tell them why you need the NY Health Act: www.bit.ly/Action4NYHA
A light teal and red quotegraphic has a photo of a person. The quote says “My mentor was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. His insurance company refused to cover treatment that would have  either saved his life or at least eased his passing. He was faced with an impossible choice: save his own life at the cost of impoverishing himself and his family, or go untreated. As many people do, he chose the latter option, and passed away not long after.  We need the NY Health Act now!”
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April Glick Pulito @aprilglick.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
this is also part of why nyc DSA has been so electorally successful because with dems like these who needs republicans
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April Glick Pulito @aprilglick.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
hi so this man cannot be allowed to be in congress any longer
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Ravo Root @ravoroot.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Failed Congressman Marc Molinaro helps host a birthday party for future failed Congressman Mike Lawler, and the special guest is prominent Epstein Files appearer Howard Lutnick. Excited to see you again, Marc! Maybe Lawler will run for Assembly and resume his former position after he loses, too!
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April Glick Pulito @aprilglick.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Mike Lawler WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS
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April Glick Pulito @aprilglick.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Can someone in the media ask Mike Lawler why he’s not only campaigning, but *celebrating his 40th birthday,* with a MAGA stooge who appears in the Epstein files over a hundred times?
DutchessCounty GOP • Follow
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Please join us on Tuesday, September 8th to celebrate Congressman Mike Lawler's 40th
Birthday.
Nick D'Alessandro, Marcus Molinaro, Mitch Nesheiwat, & Phil Oliva
Invite You to Celebrate
Congressman Mike Lawler's
40t Birthday
With Special Guest
The Honorable Howard Lutnick
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Mike Hoerger, PhD, MSCR, MBA @michael-hoerger.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Early Edition: PMC COVlD Update, Week of Aug 17, 2026 (US) 🔥15 states/territories with COVlD outbreaks 🔥Worst in CA, AK, HI, TX, GU 🔥Reporting irregularities in TX 🔥2.2 million estimated infections/week 🔥1 in 144 people estimated infectious Details: See Alt text. 🧵(1/4)
We have posted this report 48 hours early in light of increased transmission.

The US has 15 states/territories with COVlD outbreaks, characterized by one or multiple counties at high to very high levels. The largest waves are in California, Texas, Alaska, Hawai’i, and Guam. Washington, Nevada, Mississippi, Alabama, Kentucky, and Florida are experiencing regional outbreaks. Finally, there are isolated hot spots in north central Utah (Summit/Wasatch), north central Illinois (Boone/DeKalb), central North Carolina (Cabarrus), and northwest Connecticut (Litchfield).

There are major reporting irregularities in Texas. Of the 19 sites online this week, 3 (16%) reported with high/very high levels. Of the 20 Texas sites offline this week that have reported data for last week, 18 (90%) report high/very high levels, with 16 (80%) reporting very high levels. The reason why high and very high sites are disproportionately offline this week is unknown. This creates a major discrepancy between the PMC and CDC maps. If carrying forward last week’s data for the offline sites, the CDC would place Texas in their “high” category, with 21 of 39 sites at high/very high levels (54%), and just below the threshhold for “very high” (17/39, 44%). Houston was previously a leader in wastewater monitoring with 8 sites but has not reported any data the past two updates.
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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
‼️“SAY THEIR NAMES” 📆 Fridays ⏰ 5-6 PM 📍 96th Street and Broadway, New York City 📣Join us! The Rise and Resist “Say Their Names” Group will publicly read aloud the names of those killed by ICE, or in ICE custody, along with the circumstances of their deaths.
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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
July 17, 2026 Good Trouble Lives On, NYC Honoring John Lewis's fighting spirit at the Good Trouble Lives On march & rally. Together we remember those who came before us and commit to fighting for our friends and neighbors. Defend the Black Vote! Protect Immigrant New Yorkers! Free Them All!
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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
07.17.2026 | NYC, NY Anti-ICE "Good Trouble" March: Immigration advocates rallied at Foley Sq, then marched to 26 Federal Plaza, placing flowers in the fence surrounding the federal building housing Manhattan's ICE offices and immigration court. 🎥 Kevin RC Wilson @FreedomNTV
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Staten Island Action Coalition @siactioncoalition.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Staten Islanders object to Rep. Malliotakis bringing Rep. Jim Jordan to our community for a fund raiser. We stood at the entrance of the fundraiser so donors know their money is poorly spent on representatives who cannot hold this administration accountable for their actions. @maddow.bsky.social
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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Join us in honoring John Lewis's fighting spirit at the Good Trouble Lives On march & rally. Together we'll remember those who came before us and commit to fighting for our friends and neighbors. Defend the Black Vote! Protect Immigrant New Yorkers! Free Them All! RSVP at: nyic.me/goodtrouble26
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Good Trouble Lives On: March Rally Music Wear White, Bring flowers, carry photos of love, remembrance and resistance. Defend the black vote. Protect Immigrant New Yorkers. Free them all.
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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
July 12, 2026 Chelsea, NYC Pier 40's lease for ICE vehicle parking expired in June and was not supposed to be renewed, yet ICE vehicles are still there. We documented them in the garage. We demand an end to ICE parking in our sanctuary city and reject our neighborhood being used for ICE operations.
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New Kings Democrats @newkingsdems.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Last night, Brooklyn Democratic voters sent a message. 22 Brooklyn Can’t Wait candidates won their seats — making up a majority of District Leaders in Brooklyn. 1/🧵
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Jews For Racial & Economic Justice Action @jfrejnyc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Mazel tov @eonforassembly.bsky.social !
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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
📆Fri, June ⏰12, noon 📍270 Park Ave., NYC (JPMorgan Chase HQ) Jamie Dimon is hosting a party for Elon Musk as SpaceX moves toward an IPO that could help make Musk a trillionaire. Join us to disrupt their party and protest extreme wealth and banker-driven policies.
Graphic that reads " STOP FUNDING BILLIONAIRES. JOIN THE ACTION. "
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Jay W. Walker @jaywwalker.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
NYPD is working on a plan to lock down Washington Square Park on Pride Sunday. Join @queermarch.org, @riseandresist.bsky.social, and numerous other community orgs and leaders to say, "HELL NO!" Friday, June 12, 12 noon, Washington Square Arch.
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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Join the seventh annual Disability Unite Festival, taking place Sunday July 12th at the Central Park Naumburg Bandshell and online at DisabilityUnite.org. Mark the 36TH Anniversary of the American's with Disabilities Act together with your community! Register below for FREE admission.
Disability
Unite Festival
2026 Festival Theme:
"A More Accessible Union"
Sunday, July 12, 11am - 6pm
Music, Arts, Advocacy & More
In-Person - Central Park Bandshell
& Virtual - Disability Unite.Org
Register at tinyurl.com/DUFestival2026
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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
On June 5th, 1981, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control first reported on what would become known as HIV/AIDS. This June 5th, a Friday, ACT UP New York will be marking the 45th anniversary of the AIDS epidemic with a candlelight vigil and march, starting at the NYC AIDS Memorial. Save the date.
RISE AND RESIST
HOUSING WORKS
45 YEARS OF AIDS
45 MILLION DEAD. AIDS ISN'T OVER.
JUNE 5,2026 AT NYC AIDS MEMORIAL SUNSET CANDLELIGHT VIGIL & MARCH
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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
June 5 marked the 45th anniversary of the CDC’s first AIDS report. Part of 7 Days of June, the memorial in NYC highlighted harms from funding cuts and called for affordable healthcare, research, public health protections, and support for LGBTQIA+ people and those living with HIV/AIDS. 📷 @jokesonsam
Photographs of people that attended the rally, march and die in.
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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Rise and Resist is a NONVIOLENT direct action group in NYC, which is committed to opposing, disrupting, and defeating any government act that threatens democracy, equality, and our civil liberties. Click link below to sign up for the RaR General Meeting Zoom link docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Mike DeCillis for Congress (NY-11) @mikedecillis.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
I’m Mike DeCillis and I’m a 3rd generation union guy with 35 years experience in public service. I’m a Democrat running against Trump loyalist, Nicole Malliotakis. Staten Island & South Brooklyn deserve better — donate to my campaign to send her packing in November.
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Mike DeCillis for Congress (NY-11) @mikedecillis.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
The Staten Island Democratic Association works to bring positive change through tireless advocacy and action. I am proud to earn their endorsement and look forward to continuing to work together to bring change to Staten Island and South Brooklyn. #NY11 #StatenIsland #SouthBrooklyn #Congress
Endorsement graphic from Staten Island Democratic Association.
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Indivisible Brooklyn @bkindivisible.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Last summer, Malliotakis voted in the dead of night to strip healthcare from millions. Now the GOP want to hand even more $ to ICE & fund Trump's ballroom. It’s ok to change your mind, Nicole! @riseandresist.bsky.social @indivisible.org @bcidbrooklyn.bsky.social @housingworksnyc.bsky.social
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We Make The Future Action @wmtfaction.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Defeating the all-out assault on our elections and our freedom to vote requires collective action at a scale to match the severity of the threat. We need to cultivate a committed, loud, and ongoing mass movement of people to protect our freedom to vote.
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“Say this:”
Keep, block, or prevent eligible Americans from voting
Keep, block, or prevent eligible votes from counting

“Instead of this:”
Voter suppression
Silence our voices
Policy descriptions such as ending vote by mail or requiring proof of citizenshipGraphic reading:
“Say this:”
Control the results of our elections
Declare themselves the winners no matter the will of the people

“Instead of this:”
Erode our democracy
Undermine our elections
Undermine our basic rights
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