Lynz Simmons @lynz-simmons.bsky.social · 29/01/2026There are serious changes being made to the Endangered Species Act that could destabilize threatened and endangered species. Experts have identified seven species—including the wolverine and monarch butterfly—that could go extinct if these changes move forward. 141
Reposted by Lynz SimmonsThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 28/01/2026Breaking News: The two federal agents who opened fire on Alex Pretti, a Veterans Affairs nurse, in Minneapolis on Saturday have been placed on leave, a U.S. official said. The move came as more Republican leaders broke with the White House’s handling of the shooting. nyti.ms/4bXJtIu 6020852
Lynz Simmons @lynz-simmons.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Wondering about the background of the appropriations bill in the Senate? Not sure whether you’re making a difference by calling your Senator? Let’s talk about it. Pt.1 310
Reposted by Lynz SimmonsAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 28/01/2026Rand Paul: "There has to be an investigation. I don't know who trusts an investigation done by DHS when they're the ones calling this person an 'assassin,' a 'domestic terrorist,' saying he was assaulting police. How can they be in charge of an independent investigation? Something's got to happen." 802165064191
Lynz Simmons @lynz-simmons.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Get ready to march on March 28th. Get the “Eyes on ICE” training on February 5th. Link to register for the training: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even... 012
Reposted by Lynz SimmonsAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 13/05/2025AOC: The math is not adding up. Their claim is that one million undocumented people are on Medicaid. So why are they trying to cut 13.7 million Americans off their healthcare? 9054736613185
Lynz Simmons @lynz-simmons.bsky.social · 14/05/2025In Henry VI, Part II, Dick the Butcher famously proclaims that, “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers.” Not because, as contemporary uses would have you believe, that everyone hates those educated in the law, but that lawyers must be removed for tyranny to exist. 112
Lynz Simmons @lynz-simmons.bsky.social · 18/11/2024The experience of finding my people over here on the Blewskee has been like tracking y’all down at the State Fair. Some of you are walking about the Coliseum and others over at the MEC while a few of ya got distracted at the grandstand and ended up at the Bud tent on your way to the carnival. 3100
Lynz Simmons @lynz-simmons.bsky.social · 17/11/2024The work to win back the House and Senate in 2026 starts now. And it happens every single day. The thing is—and what so many paid operatives condescendingly dismiss—is that to community build in a way that is effective and useful and long-lasting requires a 365-day, 50 state effort. 1143
Lynz Simmons @lynz-simmons.bsky.social · 17/11/2024Some of y’all are looking left to right, trying to find the perfect spot to reach folks, when what you need is to talk about the ladder that folks at the top keep knocking outta the way so no one else can climb up. 0104
Lynz Simmons @lynz-simmons.bsky.social · 16/11/2024Let me tell you a secret about how you, as one, individual person, can have an impact on your Republican Senator or Representative. Three steps. Let’s go. 🧶 113727
Lynz Simmons @lynz-simmons.bsky.social · 15/11/2024How about this. If you wanna be DNC Chair you publish a 50-state plan. I want to know how you intend to make progress in every single town in America. I don’t want to hear that red states + counties like mine are “too far gone.” Allowing the autocracy here to spread is why we’re in this mess. 3193
Lynz Simmons @lynz-simmons.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Drinking Game! One shot of Tennessee Whiskey each time this guy ⬇️ says “bureaucracy” because he wants to call public schools bad but lacks specific reasons why + wants to use one of those coded words for “government is bad except for when I do it.” 052
Lynz Simmons @lynz-simmons.bsky.social · 15/11/2024New Rule: If you can’t pass the character & fitness to be admitted to a state bar, you don’t get to be the Attorney General of the United Stares. 0151
Lynz Simmons @lynz-simmons.bsky.social · 15/11/2024So I’ve been digging into the Tennessee Constitution. I figured, “Hey, if Missouri can expand Medicaid and legalize marijuana and increase minimum wage and protect women’s autonomy, why not Tennessee too?” Do y’all know how difficult it is to amend its constitution? 192
Reposted by Lynz SimmonsSarah Kendzior @sarahkendzior.bsky.social · 15/11/2024sarahkendzior.substack.com/p/the-end-of... 11668208
Lynz Simmons @lynz-simmons.bsky.social · 15/11/2024At any point in time, the future Republican-controlled Senate and House can put a stop to Trump’s autocratic rise. I refuse to ignore that reality. Do I think they will act? No. But it is their responsibility. They will swear an oath to the Constitution. They shouldn’t be given a pass. 031
Lynz Simmons @lynz-simmons.bsky.social · 14/11/2024We’re in our “use high federal offices to avoid prison” era. 020
Lynz Simmons @lynz-simmons.bsky.social · 14/11/2024This is a thread I intended to write last Tuesday, but I couldn’t quite get the words right then. On Election Day, I spent twelve hours handling requests across Missouri from voters who had questions about casting their ballot. And I left that work feeling optimistic. 🧶 153
Lynz Simmons @lynz-simmons.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Right now, journalists should be making calls to Governors in red states asking them whether they will bow to Trump should he give the order for their National Guard to invade blue states. 021
Reposted by Lynz SimmonsJason Hancock @jasonhancock.bsky.social · 11/11/2024Republican Rep. Justin Sparks of Wildwood is mounting a long-shot challenge seeking to block Jon Patterson from the top leadership position in the Missouri House, arguing he is not up for the job of defending anti-abortion values. #moleg #mogovmissouriindependent.comGOP lawmaker cites abortion comments in push to replace incoming Missouri House speaker • Missouri IndependentRepublican Rep. Justin Sparks said he plans to challenge Jon Patterson for speaker of the House because of recent comments about abortion. 013
Lynz Simmons @lynz-simmons.bsky.social · 12/11/2024Hi! 👋 I’m Lindsey! Born + raised in rural MO. I worked for Congressman Ike Skelton, State Rep. Aull, State Rep. Ellinger, AG Nixon and Senator McCaskill before graduating from Harvard Law School. I ran in MO-04 in 2020 while my husband was deployed. Now I share legal insights from a red state. 🤓 1339
Lynz Simmons @lynz-simmons.bsky.social · 12/11/2024No lie. One of my favorite things about this app is the feeling that I can write and shards nerdy long threads about Missouri while *also* celebrating and connecting with my children’s writing community and I love that. 240
Reposted by Lynz SimmonsAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 12/11/2024Earnest post, but: a thing I like here is it’s okay to have moments of happiness in public without being broadly scolded, and I believe that sustaining this kind of humanity will be very important as we resist fascism. We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive 688017288521466
Lynz Simmons @lynz-simmons.bsky.social · 11/11/2024To the dad who’s a real life action hero to our kids— To the friend who talks LOTR + military history with equal ease— To the partner who supports me in everything— We honor you today. Happy Veterans Day. Thank you to all who have served + sacrificed. May we be worthy of it. 030
Lynz Simmons @lynz-simmons.bsky.social · 11/11/2024I’ll be honest. Still figuring this place out. But I can already see a marked improvement in the quality of posts across my feed. It’s people and projects and groups I actually follow and want to stay updated on. 080
Lynz Simmons @lynz-simmons.bsky.social · 10/11/2024Is there a Missouri or Tennessee or Red State starter pack? 250
Lynz Simmons @lynz-simmons.bsky.social · 10/11/2024Lessons from a Red State: I understand the “find out” sentiment. But the implied assumption, for some, is that people will then reconsider their choice, and potentially change because they’ve recognized their choice caused them direct harm in some way. But, historically, this isn’t what happens. 185