Reposted by Delaware Working Families PartyWorking Families Party 🐺 @workingfamilies.org · 10/11/2025Tonight, Senate Republicans — aided by eight Democrats — passed a funding bill that will raise healthcare premiums for millions of Americans and leave some families without health care at all. Let's discuss. 11348112
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 22/05/2025This has been worked on for over a decade. It's time to stop messing around and tax the rich. spotlightdelaware.org/2025/05/22/h...spotlightdelaware.orgHouse Speaker: Income tax reform may be delayedHouse Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown said Wednesday that while she supports higher income tax brackets, she did not want to rush the changes. 292
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 20/05/2025The 2026 midterms are coming up sooner than you might think! We're looking for candidates who are going to stand up for working families against the wealthy and powerful trying to buy our politics in Delaware and DC. Learn more and fill out the form here: www.deworkingfamilies.org/endorsements 162
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Now comes the hard part. An agreement must be reached between both versions of the legislation that still moves us towards a universal program. We'll keep you updated on how you can help. 070
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Universal free school meals legislation has been passed out of committee! Thank you to all of the community members who testified in support, all the legislators who voted it out, and of course Rep. Rae Moore for working tirelessly to pass this bill. 1110
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Do you live in or around New Castle and want new representation? Join our Grassroots Campaign Training next Tuesday, April 15th at 7pm at the Rt 9 Library, to learn more about how to run for office or how to support a local campaign! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...mobilize.usHow to Run a Grassroots Campaign · MobilizeEvery day, our political system seems less and less responsive to the needs of working people. One of the best way to break through the frustrations of politics is to get involved in a local campaign.... 030
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 09/04/2025In the past year, the number of hungry children in our state has increased by more than 7,000. We need to stop playing politics around this issue and allow the full school meals bill to be heard. 160
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 09/04/2025HB 125, which would provide all students with free school meals, has not yet received a hearing in the House Education Committee. But HB 91 which was introduced after HB 125 and would only cover children who are at or below 225% of the Federal Poverty Line, is scheduled for a committee hearing today 172
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Angry about a Republican Party that is gutting our economy and our rights, and a Democratic Party that just rolls over? Join our virtual training next Wednesday, April 2nd @ 6:30pm to learn more about how you can run for office or support a local campaign www.mobilize.us/delawarework...mobilize.usHow to Run a Grassroots Campaign · Delaware Working Families PartyEvery day, our political system seems less and less responsive to the needs of working people. One of the best way to break through the frustrations of politics is to get involved in a local campaign.... 061
Reposted by Delaware Working Families Party Maurice Mitchell 🐺 @mauricewfp.bsky.social · 26/03/2025🪼🪼🪼 It’s jellyfish season in Delaware 🤔 Our champions stand on business when it comes to Elon and everything in between. Time for a real opposition party: @workingfamilies.org & @delawarewfp.bsky.social. 24510
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Read more about Senate Bill 21 and the debate around it here: spotlightdelaware.org/2025/03/26/m...spotlightdelaware.orgMeyer signs controversial Senate Bill 21 into law after bitter House debateThe signing of Senate Bill 21 marked the end of a bitter debate in Delaware that focused on the corporate franchise industry. 030
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 26/03/2025If you choose to represent billionaires over the people, the people will choose someone who actually represents them. See you in September 2026. 1169
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 25/03/2025SB 21 is coming up for a vote today! You can still find your state representative at legis.delaware.gov and call them at 302-744-4351 to ask them to vote NO.legis.delaware.gov Home - Delaware General Assembly 010
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Senate Bill 21 would harm pension funds and 401k's while giving billionaires a license to steal. Rep. @madinahfordelaware.bsky.social breaks down the legislation and why the arguments in favor of the bill don't quite add up. 1136
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Join us this Saturday afternoon virtually or in New Castle for our Wilmington regional meeting to talk more about how we can build the party and support our community. 🗓️ Mar 8th 🕒 2:00-3:30 PM 📍 Hybrid www.mobilize.us/delawarework...mobilize.usWilmington Regional Meeting · Delaware Working Families PartyInterested in getting more involved with your community to build a multi-racial working class majority your region? Join our meeting for the Wilmington Regional Team! If you're anywhere in the Wilmin... 041
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Regardless of the origin of this bill, it is not good for Delaware franchise's, shareholders like union pensions and institutional investors, or the country as a whole 063
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Elon Musk has been attacking DE courts for years, but that attack has gotten more direct as Democrats have introduced legislation written by Musk's lawyers that could undermine our reputation for neutrality and harm pension funds. Tell your legislators to vote NO: actionnetwork.org/letters/stop... 2236
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 17/02/2025Join us this Saturday afternoon virtually or in Georgetown for our Sussex regional meeting to start working on building a stronger community for all of us. 🗓️ Feb 22 🕒 12:30-2:00 PM 📍 Hybrid www.mobilize.us/delawarework...mobilize.usSussex Regional Meeting · Delaware Working Families PartyInterested in getting more involved with your community to build a multi-racial working class majority your region? Join our meeting for the Sussex Regional Team! If you're anywhere in Sussex County,... 031
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 16/02/2025Coming up tomorrow at noon, join Indivisible for a National Day of Protest on President's Day at Rodney Square in Wilmington www.mobilize.us/indivisibleh...mobilize.usNational Day of Protest - Wilmington · Indivisible HighlandsWhat: National Day of Protest - Wilmington When: Monday, February 17th from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Where: Rodney Square in Wilmington Bring: signs and noise makers (cowbells, etc.,) to help raise... 051
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 14/02/2025Shout out to WFP Champion Sophie Phillips and a bunch of other WFP representatives for standing up to Trump's agenda at the state level. But we're going to need a lot more than seven. Reach out to legislative leadership to demand that they take action: actionnetwork.org/letters/stan... 062
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 10/02/2025Are you tired of waiting for people at the top of the power funnel to make the right decisions for your family? Join WFP DE and meet people who are just as fed up and determined as you are. We can build the future we want, together. secure.actblue.com/donate/wfppa...secure.actblue.comMake a contribution to the Working Families PartyJoin us! Pitch in today. 050
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 08/02/2025We must not allow our fear and anxiety lead to inaction! You can still help defend against Project 2025 by reaching out to our local elected officials and asking them to stand up: actionnetwork.org/letters/stan...actionnetwork.orgStand Up Against Project 2025In the first week of his administration, Donald Trump has begun to implement his Project 2025 agenda. This has meant: Freezing all federal grants, which could affect Medicaid, school meals, housing ... 082
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Join us this Saturday afternoon virtually or in New Castle for our Wilmington regional meeting to start working on building a stronger community for all of us. 🗓️ Feb 8 🕒 2:00-3:30 PM 📍 Hybrid www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...mobilize.usWilmington Regional Meeting · MobilizeInterested in getting more involved with your community to build a multi-racial working class majority your region? Join our meeting for the Wilmington Regional Team! If you're anywhere in the Wilmin... 072
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 02/02/2025Thank you to Trans Refuge Now, Poor People’s Campaign, 302 United, Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew, No Borders Delaware, Neighbors Organized for Credibility and Accountability in Policing, Democratic Socialists of America, and the HOMES Campaign for cosponsoring ! 080
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 02/02/2025Yesterday we took the first steps to fight back against the Trump administration and call on our elected officials to block his attacks while building a better alternative for all Delawareans. Reach out to your elected officials today to demand action: actionnetwork.org/letters/stan... 1176
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 31/01/2025Tomorrow at 11am in Rodney Square in Wilmington! Join us to stand up against Donald Trump's illegal and harmful executive actions and push our local leaders to take action to protect Delawareans. 0144
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Interested in getting involved with the Working Families Party but not sure where to start? Join our virtual welcome gathering, where we’ll talk about what we do and how you can get involved. 🗓️ Jan 29 🕒 6:30-7:30 PM 📍 Virtual www.mobilize.us/delawarework...mobilize.usDelaware WFP Welcome Gathering · Delaware Working Families PartyJoin us for our monthly welcome gathering, where we talk more about who we are at Delaware Working Families Party, what sort of things we work on, and how you can get involved. If you want to get inv... 040
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Congratulations to Governor Meyer on officially being sworn in today. We’re hopeful about many of the governor’s early statements about requiring wealthy Delawareans to pay their fair share of taxes, and excited to work together to help working families. www.delawarepublic.org/politics-gov...delawarepublic.orgFormer Gov. John Carney and Gov.-elect Matt Meyer talk FY26 Budget, future of financial reservesAmong his final acts as governor, John Carney releases a recommended fiscal year 2026 state budget for Gov.-elect Matt Meyer to consider. 061
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Join us this Saturday afternoon virtually or at the Georgetown Library for our Sussex regional meeting to discuss how to get involved in your community. 🗓️ Jan 25 🕒 12:00-1:30 PM 📍Hybrid www.mobilize.us/delawarework...mobilize.usSussex Regional Meeting · Delaware Working Families PartyInterested in getting more involved with your community to build a multi-racial working class majority your region? Join our meeting for the Sussex Regional Team! If you're anywhere in Sussex County,... 020
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 20/01/2025But for now, let's focus on the legacy of Dr. King and pledge ourselves to defeat the evils of racism, economic exploitation, and militarism. 030
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 20/01/2025It’s a difficult and confusing day in America. On one hand, we are celebrating Martin Luther King Day, honoring one of the country’s greatest heroes for civil and labor rights. On the other hand, we will also be watching the inauguration of a president who represents the opposite of those values. 1102
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 18/01/2025If you’re interested in running for office or joining a team in upcoming election cycles, our 12-week Campaign Camp is a great place to pick up the skills and knowledge you can use to get started. Join us for an interest meeting! 🗓️ Jan 30 🕒 6:30-8:00 PM 📍Virtual www.mobilize.us/delawarework...mobilize.usDelaware WFP Campaign Camp Interest Meeting · Delaware Working Families PartyInterested in running for office in 2026 or beyond? Or are you interested in supporting a quality Working Families candidate? Join us for an interest meeting to learn more about 12-week DE-WFP Campaig... 041
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 17/01/2025We deserve better from our elected officials, and this accusation calls his character and ability to serve his constituents into question. Rep. Hensley should resign immediately so his constituents can receive the representation they deserve. 020
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 17/01/2025Just days after he was re-elected to the State House, Rep. Hensley was arrested for driving under the influence after causing a major car crash. Luckily no one was seriously injured, but this kind of reckless behavior is unacceptable for an elected official. 120
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 17/01/2025Serving in elected office is a privilege, not a right. That’s why we believe Rep. Kevin Hensley should step down and allow a special election to determine his replacement. whyy.org/articles/del...whyy.orgRollover crash leads to DUI, vehicular assault charges against Delaware lawmakerState police say the state representative’s blood alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit when he pulled out from a Valero station onto a highway. 171
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 17/01/2025An interesting (and factually incorrect) critique coming from a guy whose only professional experience is in government. spotlightdelaware.org/2025/01/06/g... 030
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 15/01/2025One of Delaware’s best public high schools has now been in sharp decline for nearly a decade. Our education system should be rewarding these types of schools, not bleeding them dry. spotlightdelaware.org/2024/12/26/a...spotlightdelaware.org‘It should wake us all up’: The history behind A.I. du Pont High School’s declineAt one time, A.I. du Pont High School was a crown jewel of secondary education in the state, but today a multitude of factors has made it the smallest high school in Delaware. 030
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 14/01/2025The 2025 legislative session officially begins today! What issues do you think legislators should focus on? 110
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 13/01/2025Join us this Saturday afternoon virtually or in Smyrna for our Central regional meeting to discuss how to get involved 🗓️ Jan 18 🕒 1:00-2:30 PM 📍 Hybrid www.mobilize.us/delawarework...mobilize.usCentral Regional Meeting · Delaware Working Families PartyInterested in getting more involved with your community to build a multi-racial working class majority your region? Join our meeting for the Central Regional Team! If you're anywhere in the MOT area ... 000
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 13/01/2025“We have to make sure that we are not transforming too much of our housing stock into short-term rentals.” Christian Willauer is already fighting for housing justice in Wilmington City Council: spotlightdelaware.org/2024/12/18/w...spotlightdelaware.orgWilmington’s Airbnb policy to stay in limbo until next sessionNew rules for Wilmington Airbnbs have been tabled after a long debate, leaving it up to a new city council next year. 010
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Interested in getting more involved with your community to build a multi-racial working class majority your region? Join our meeting for the Wilmington Regional Team! 🗓️ Jan 11 🕒 1PM-2:30PM 📍 Virtual www.mobilize.us/delawarework...mobilize.usWilmington Regional Meeting · Delaware Working Families PartyInterested in getting more involved with your community to build a multi-racial working class majority your region? Join our meeting for the Wilmington Regional Team! If you're anywhere in the Wilmin... 020
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 07/01/2025Are you interested in learning how to analyze state legislation to better understand its impacts on Delaware residents? Join us this Tuesday! 🗓️ Jan 7 🕒 6PM-8PM 📍 Route 9 Library, hybrid www.mobilize.us/delawarework...mobilize.usTraining: How to Analyze State Legislation · Delaware Working Families PartyAre you interested in learning how to analyze state legislation to better understand its impacts on Delaware residents? Do you have an interest in joining a watchdog team that monitors bills produced ... 010
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 20/12/2024We’re so proud to support Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton's, whose willingness to question those in power is a much needed quality in our political system. whyy.org/articles/mad...whyy.org‘Baby Jesus is under rubble’: Delaware Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton doesn’t mince wordsThe only Muslim to ever serve in the General Assembly never hesitates to take an unpopular stand, and even upstaged the vice president. 050
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 19/12/2024While Eastern Sussex is suffering from a housing crisis, Lewes is just now seeing its first affordable housing project in 20 years: www.delawarepublic.org/politics-gov...delawarepublic.orgAffordable housing project breaks ground in LewesChapel Branch Apartments will be the first new affordable housing since 2003. 020
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 18/12/2024With Trump and Musk looking to slash important programs and attack our communities, we must do everything we can to protect working families. Join us. actionnetwork.org/forms/join-o...actionnetwork.orgJoin our Volunteer TeamAre you interested in electing great candidates and building the progressive movement in Delaware? Then get involved in the Delaware Working Families Party! We're an organization that recruits, vets, ... 060
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 17/12/2024We agree that Mayor Purzycki’s administration would be better off using taxpayer dollars and city resources to provide more affordable housing and address the root causes of homelessness instead of harassing people who are unhoused. www.delawareonline.com/story/news/l...delawareonline.comWilmington mayor hits back after police, city accused of harassing homelessMayor Mike Purzycki’s scathing letter comes in response to a Dec. 5 letter sent by a local pastor and signed by more than 250 others. 041
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 10/12/2024It is also why we are dedicated to strong, grassroots campaigns as the only way we will make that change in Delaware. As far as we are concerned, the real election for this seat will be in September 2026. 090
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 10/12/2024Throughout the entire process it was clear that the deck was stacked against progress as representatives of organized money and corporations lobbied months ahead of the election for Cruce and Seigfried. This is exactly why more and more people are becoming disillusioned. 160
Delaware Working Families Party @delawarewfp.bsky.social · 10/12/2024But when the Democratic Party insiders made their decision, they instead decided to replace two progressive women with two establishment, pro-corporate men: Dan Cruce and Ray Seigfried, both of whom have failed to win open and fair elections in the past. 150