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Betsy Coffia

@betsycoffia.bsky.social
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Northern woman. State Representative, 103rd House District MI repping beautiful Benzie, Grand Traverse & Leelanau counties. Former 2x Grand Traverse County Commissioner.

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Kimberly Bush @kimmlynn.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Traverse City 🚘 ➡️ Grand Rapids. 400 Residents. 150 Miles. 60 Personal Testimonials. 2 MI AG @dananessel.bsky.social townhalls down, 8 more to go! 💙 w/ @betsycoffia.bsky.social & SML Winnie Brinks.
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
"Congressman Jack Bergman would like to think that outsiders are funding the groundswell of opposition to his unquestioning support for Trump, Musk, and MAGA... But voters around his district are fed up with him, and they want him to know it." www.traverseticker.com/news/local-i...
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Local Indivisible Groups Respond To Claim That Their Events Are Paid For By Billionaire George Soros
Traverse Indivisible and Leelanau Indivisible, the co-hosts of a Jack Bergman town hall event scheduled to take place this Saturday at Milliken Auditorium, have issued a joint public response to claim...
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Betsy Coffia @betsycoffia.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Thank you! 🎉🎉🎉
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Betsy Coffia @betsycoffia.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Reupping this. As true now as when I first said it.
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 13/03/2025
Read my former colleague Ruth Marcus, explaining why she left the Washington Post www.newyorker.com/news/essay/w...
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Why I Left the Washington Post
Owner Jeff Bezos wants to transform the Opinions section of the paper, where I worked for forty years. After the publisher killed my column disagreeing with that move—it appears here in full—I decided...
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Betsy Coffia @betsycoffia.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
So… folks can’t afford a dozen eggs. But trump wants you to buy a Tesla. Let them eat cake.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
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Betsy Coffia @betsycoffia.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
So… folks can’t afford a dozen eggs. But trump wants you to buy a Tesla. Let them eat cake.
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Betsy Coffia @betsycoffia.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Reupping this. As true now as when I first said it.
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Michigan House Democrats @mihousedems.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Yesterday, Reps. @crheinga.bsky.social @repmacdonell.bsky.social @betsycoffia.bsky.social @repforeman.bsky.social & Miller intro'd bills and urged federal action to combat the further spread of the bird flu. We need more funding and stronger measures to keep our communities safe.
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Michigan House Democrats call on feds to do more to combat bird flu
Democratic lawmakers in Michigan are proposing more state funding to test humans, wildlife and livestock for bird flu.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Protect your peace.
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Harry Dunn @libradunn1.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Dude says we have to take care of our law enforcement FUCK YOU!!! YOU ASSHOLE YOU PARDONED OUR ATTACKERS
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Betsy Coffia @betsycoffia.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Great to visit w/township officials from Grand Traverse County today at MTA annual legislative lunch - East Bay Twp supervisor Beth Friend (103rd District), Green Lake Twp supervisor Marv Radtke & treasurer Andy Marek, Fife Lake Twp supervisor Lisa Leedy (104th district).
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Betsy Coffia @betsycoffia.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Great to visit w/township officials from Grand Traverse County today at MTA annual legislative lunch - East Bay Twp supervisor Beth Friend (103rd District), Green Lake Twp supervisor Marv Radtke & treasurer Andy Marek, Fife Lake Twp supervisor Lisa Leedy (104th district).
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Tariffs might be Trump’s favorite word. To legendary investor Warren Buffett, there’s less to be excited about. “Tariffs are actually — we’ve had a lot of experience with them — they’re an act of war, to some degree,” Buffett said. They serve as a tax on goods and could raise prices for consumers.
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Warren Buffett: Tariffs are ‘an act of war’
Tariffs might be President Donald Trump’s favorite word. To legendary investor Warren Buffett, there is less to be excited about.
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Betsy Coffia @betsycoffia.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
I met with my legislative staff this morning and they confirmed that the uptick in constituents contacting us continues, and that an estimated 50-60% of our already busy call and email engagement from constituents are now concerns about federal.
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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
We just want to remind you: You’re not alone. We’re all in this together, and we’ll get through it together. We’ve seen so many people sharing their feelings of anxiety and stress—please take a moment for yourself. Your well-being matters. Sending you hugs—you are amazing, and we love you all! 💚
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Betsy Coffia @betsycoffia.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
“opm tells cfpb to reinstate fired veterans military spouses” Keep pushing. Rest when you need to but keep pushing. They arent invincible and us thinking they are and obeying in advance is what they want. Dont give them what they want. Keep pushing. news.bloomberglaw.com/banking-law/...
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OPM Tells CFPB to Reinstate Fired Veterans, Military Spouses
The Office of Personnel Management told the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to reinstate veterans, disabled veterans, and military spouses who were fired, according to an email sent to CFPB emplo...
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
The FAA is close to canceling a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon to overhaul the communications system that serves as the backbone of the nation’s air traffic control and is awarding the work to Musk’s Starlink. Follow the money and see where it goes.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
This vote was to start the process of the cuts. It WILL come back for a final vote. There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 25/02/2025
This is insane
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Betsy Coffia @betsycoffia.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Every action is another bit of sand in the gears. No matter how small. Keep it up.
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Kara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Keep at it
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Betsy Coffia @betsycoffia.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
“Tyranny requires your fear and your silence and your compliance. Democracy requires your courage. So gather your justice and humanity ... and do not let the ‘tragic spirit of despair’ overcome us when our country needs us the most.” - IL @govpritzker.illinois.gov State of the State 2/20/25
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Betsy Coffia @betsycoffia.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
“Tyranny requires your fear and your silence and your compliance. Democracy requires your courage. So gather your justice and humanity ... and do not let the ‘tragic spirit of despair’ overcome us when our country needs us the most.” - IL @govpritzker.illinois.gov State of the State 2/20/25
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
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Betsy Coffia @betsycoffia.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
What they did this week.
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Betsy Coffia @betsycoffia.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
1st sign I’ve seen of a realistic strategy from sitting federal leaders for blocking Trump plan (& I’ve been watching for it). Engage/energize voters in key districts to make sure their R Congressmember doesn’t vote to gut social security Medicaid postal svc etc. Smart strategy.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office. Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc. Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.
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Betsy Coffia @betsycoffia.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
1st sign I’ve seen of a realistic strategy from sitting federal leaders for blocking Trump plan (& I’ve been watching for it). Engage/energize voters in key districts to make sure their R Congressmember doesn’t vote to gut social security Medicaid postal svc etc. Smart strategy.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
He nails it.
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Trump:Canada=Putin:Ukraine. Rhetorically. One more expression of Trump’s admiration for Putin. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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ANALYSIS | Trump's talk about Canada parrots Putin's claims on Ukraine | CBC News
Donad Trump's threats and claims about Canada may be unprecedented in the history of U.S.-Canada relations. But they have a strong precedent elsewhere in recent history: They closely resemble remarks ...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
DOGE recommended firing workers at: -FDA, which oversees Neuralink -FAA, which oversees SpaceX -USAID, which probed Starlink -CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X. "Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
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Betsy Coffia @betsycoffia.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Bingo.
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Betsy Coffia @betsycoffia.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
“One of the curses of history is that we cannot go back and change the course leading to disasters, no matter how much we might wish to. The past has its own terrible inevitability. But it is never too late to change the future." ~Heather Cox Richardson, American historian
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Betsy Coffia @betsycoffia.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Rules only apply to peasants, not kings. Apparently.
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Betsy Coffia @betsycoffia.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Over 300 people braved a frigid 11 degrees on Presidents Day in northern MI to say #NoKings in America. Donald Trump must follow the law, noone elected Elon Musk & both are currently violating the Constitution making us less safe & wreaking havoc on veterans svcs, air safety,
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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Ethics actually matters.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
The CFPB has: -Returned $20B to victims of financial fraud -Cracked down on junk fees -Fought against politically-motivated debanking -Protected veterans from predatory lenders -Protected consumers' data from corporate abuse Oligarchs want to reverse all of this.
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Bock Sam @bocksam.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Traverse City MI 2-17-25. What an inspiring day as we all came together in snow, wind, and cold. Temp of 10F and snow falling periodically. Speakers included Callie Barr and @betsycoffia.bsky.social It was a great turnout. Thanks to the local @indivisible.org and the other groups for the rally
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 17/02/2025
The Washington Post pulled an ad that was set to run in some editions on Tuesday calling for Elon Musk to be fired from his role in government, a group that ordered the ad said. It would have covered the front and back pages of editions delivered to the White House, the Pentagon and Congress.
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Washington Post Cancels Ad From Groups Calling for Trump to Fire Musk
The newspaper told Common Cause, an advocacy group, that it was pulling its special ad, which would have covered the front and back pages of some Tuesday editions.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
BREAKING WAPO: Elon Musk's DOGE is seeking access to a heavily-guarded IRS system that includes detailed financial information about every taxpayer, business, and nonprofit in the country — sparking alarm within the tax agency. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Musk’s DOGE seeks access to personal taxpayer data, raising alarm at IRS
Musk’s DOGE seeks access to personal taxpayer data at IRS
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Betsy Coffia @betsycoffia.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
@indivisible.org @altnps.bsky.social we are with you here in the North. ✊🏽
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Betsy Coffia @betsycoffia.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Over 300 people braved a frigid 11 degrees on Presidents Day in northern MI to say #NoKings in America. Donald Trump must follow the law, noone elected Elon Musk & both are currently violating the Constitution making us less safe & wreaking havoc on veterans svcs, air safety,
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Ezra Levin ❌👑 @ezralevin.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Elon is not elected, but he's not invulnerable. He's got offices like this all over the country.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
It is our honor to serve you. America, you broke through— the media is finally picking up on what’s happening. We love you!! 🦬 💚 🇺🇸
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
It’s important to know that a lot of productive activity is happening in person and offline, too. Not all of it can be broadcast online, but we’ve had hundreds of people showing up to our trainings, mobilizations, and more. Keep going. Tyranny is eroded by a sea of small acts. Everything matters.
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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
People are seeking books to teach their kids about diversity & belonging. What I hear: They're looking for books from a plethora of perspectives! Here are a few books, you & your kids may already be reading them ☺️ (🧵 1/4)
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