Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialSenator Analise Ortiz @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Democrats need to stop repeating Trump's propaganda by referring to his Bullshit Budget Bill as the "Beautiful Bill". It is the largest transfer of wealth from the working class to billionaires in history. It will kill people with its cuts to medicaid and food assistance. Call it for what it is! 36218
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialSenator Analise Ortiz @senanaliseortiz.bsky.social · 24/07/2025Just full out Nazi propaganda from the official DHS account. Do not look away. Do not downplay it. 68025
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialRep. Jimmy Gomez @gomez.house.gov · 30/06/2025I’m going to keep fighting to get into this ICE-run facility. The Trump admin can try to block me, but I won’t stop until we transparency—and make sure the rights of hardworking migrant families and citizens aren’t being violated. 66815
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialCongresswoman Delia C. Ramirez @ramirez.house.gov · 14/05/2025We are not letting them gut services that working people rely on, while writing blank checks for the ultra-wealthy and their anti-immigrant, authoritarian agenda. 0216
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialCongresswoman Delia C. Ramirez @ramirez.house.gov · 24/02/2025No human being is illegal. 701275201
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialEric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · 11/05/2025More and more Republicans are showing up to my town halls. This isn’t red team versus blue team. It’s freedom versus fascism. 301413246
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialEric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Trump’s team is threatening to ARREST members of Congress for conducting oversight. That’s not democracy — that’s dictatorship. We’re not backing down and neither will you. We’ll speak up, show up, and peacefully protest to protect our rights. 591598415
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialEric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Secretary Noem wouldn’t even look at the doctored evidence Trump used to deport a Maryland man to a death camp. If they’ll lie to justify that, they’ll lie to lock anyone up. We’re not going away. We’re bringing the truth to light. 1122026528
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialCongressman Shri Thanedar @shrithanedar.bsky.social · 28/04/2025🚨 I have just introduced articles of impeachment against President Trump. Donald Trump is not above the law, and when he ignores the constitution, he should be held accountable. 34865201437
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialcatioguy.bsky.social @catioguy.bsky.social · 15/01/2025Gorgeous pink Thousand Oaks catio is home to Messi, Ziggy, Buzz, and Honey! 😻 011
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialSenator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 18/04/2025I went to El Salvador hoping to meet with Kilmar and check on his well-being, and I had the chance to do that last night. Our courts have been clear: this was an ILLEGAL abduction. I’m speaking now about my meeting with Kilmar and our work to bring him home:youtube.comVan Hollen Holds Media Availability at Dulles Upon Return from El SalvadorYouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen 674171623828
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialSenator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 11/04/2025The Republican “SAVE Act” isn’t just unnecessary (citizenship is already a voting requirement) — it would also disenfranchise millions of U.S. citizens who don’t have passports or access to their birth certificate, or who recently changed their name. It’s dead on arrival in the Senate. 52684121
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialSenator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 12/04/2025If the Trump Admin was able to illegally abduct Kilmar Abrego Garcia and send him to El Salvador in 72 hours, then they can sure as hell bring him home in less than that. Their foot-dragging on complying with court orders is unacceptable. They need to bring Kilmar home NOW.youtube.comThe Trump Admin must bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia home NOWYouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen 1031123247
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialSenator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 12/04/2025🚨Today we learned Trump plans to absolutely GUT the science mission at NASA—the foundation of our entire space program—including its engine: Maryland’s NASA Goddard. Make no mistake: this will destroy America's leadership in scientific research & innovation. It CANNOT happen.youtube.comThe Trump administration plans to gut NASA’s science mission. That cannot happen.YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen 38640174
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialRep. Steven Horsford @repstevenhorsford.bsky.social · 09/04/2025How many times will the GOP bail out billionaires while working Americans foot the bill? Tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy. Special treatment for corporations. Market games that leave families behind. This isn’t about helping people it’s about protecting power and profit at any cost. 46526183
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialRep. Steven Horsford @repstevenhorsford.bsky.social · 10/04/2025This morning, my colleagues and I on Ways and Means spoke on the alarming signs of market manipulation. Retirements tanked. Small businesses got hit. Billionaires cashed in. This isn’t policy, it’s exploitation. And I’m calling it out. 2225968
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialKaren L. Cox 📚🏳️🌈 @drkarenlcox.bsky.social · 28/03/2025The EO that included restoring monuments/memorials on federal property is a full-on embrace of Confederate ideology. Beginning Monday @uncpress.bsky.social will make my book No Common Ground available to read FOR FREE for the next two weeks. Educate yourself about what this embrace means. ✊ 10238101244
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialDr David Joffe MB BS(Hons), PhD, FRACP @davidjoffe64.bsky.social · 28/03/2025@mattmcneilshow.bsky.social As we were discussing in passing during our conversation yesterday. 95335
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialKSV @ksvesq.bsky.social · 28/03/2025🚨This. Is. How. You. Do. It. 🚨 352244694990
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialborn miserable @bornmiserable.bsky.social · 28/03/2025additionally, it is more important now than ever that people set the motherfucking record straight on what is fact and what is fiction considering Trump and his goons want to erase every facet of history and mold it to their own benefit. everything adds up and if you won't help, get out of the way. 942455
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialdemzoo.bsky.social @demzoo.bsky.social · 28/03/2025Good reminder in these crazy times 4455103
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/03/2025Layoffs at NOAA, which warns us about severe weather Attacking NIH, which finds cures for illnesses Dismantling SSA, which administers Social Security payments Terminating food inspectors and food safety committees at the USDA... The "specifics" of DOGE put us all at risk. 692190865999
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialAmbassador Luis G. Moreno (ret) @ambassadormoreno.bsky.social · 28/03/2025I’ll have a lot more to say on this, but eliminating USAID while a dozen officers were responding to the earthquake in Myanmar is so on brand for this nightmare of an administration. 8860941481
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 28/03/2025These men behind bars are not in prison after being charged with crimes. They are "enemy combatants" being detained in a concentration camp. As such, Kristi Noem's crass photo-op using them as props violates the Geneva Convention's prohibition of ‘exposure to public curiosity’ of those captured. 2877297758022
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialCaptain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 28/03/2025When the VP says they "do not think military force will ever be necessary," he’s saying it’s on the table. Greenland is of strategic importance, but this Administration needs to stop threatening our allies — because without allies, we are less safe. It’s that simple. 2622389674
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialRep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 28/03/2025Corrales, it’s so good to be home! To everyone who came out for our town halls—thanks for showing up! Your voices are so important in this fight! 1346461
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialTina Smith @smith.senate.gov · 28/03/2025Rumeysa Ozturk must not be deported. You can't kidnap someone off the street for their political views — this isn't Moscow. She has every right to speak her mind. I've contacted the Administration. I want answers. 751265415501
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialMark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 28/03/2025Not satisfied with purchasing a Presidential Election to become co-President, Sissy SpaceX now wants to buy himself a Supreme Court judge in Wisconsin. You can end his shopping spree, Wisconsinites! 🚫 💰 #VoteForJudgeSusanCrawford 🗳️ ✅ 👍 This is super important. 30525667716453
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialAmericaWeNeedToTalk @americaneedstotalk.bsky.social · 28/03/2025 912526
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialFriends of Kathy Hochul @friendsofgovhochul.bsky.social · 28/03/2025Governor Hochul and Senator Gillibrand are calling on Republicans to stop these cuts to Social Security and fight for New Yorkers. 032
melinda10.bsky.social @melinda10.bsky.social · 24/03/2025Please join me in supporting Urban Compassion Project @ snwbl.it/HqZqHvsnwbl.itDonate to Urban Compassion ProjectSupport Urban Compassion Project's East 12th Movement | Urban Compassion Project makes it easy to give with Snowball Fundraising. 031
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialGovernor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 12/03/2025Donald Trump and Republicans are taking money from our farmers, giving it to the wealthy for tax breaks, and throwing away locally-grown food that helps keep our kids fed at school. Illinois will continue to do its best to ensure our students can excel.politico.comUSDA cancels $1B in local food purchasing for schools, food banksStates have been notified that they will not receive 2025 funding for schools to buy food from nearby farms. 461764413
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialCaptain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 10/03/2025It’s not “America First” to pull the rug out from under an ally and leave their people to die. This kind of foreign policy will end with no one in the world trusting America. Our alliances give us strength and the damage being done makes our country weaker and us all less safe. 903495606
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialCaptain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 10/03/2025I just got back from 36 hours in Ukraine with my brother Scott. Wanted to share a story from while we were there. At a hospital, we talked with a wounded Ukrainian soldier. I asked him what he thought about the recent change in US policy. His response in English was, “What the fuck.” 19669351516
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialMolly Ploofkins @mollyploofkins.bsky.social · 12/03/2025The German fascist regime promoting the "people's car" 80 years ago. 1312450
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialDr David Joffe MB BS(Hons), PhD, FRACP @davidjoffe64.bsky.social · 12/03/2025This resonates: 610138
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialZohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 12/03/2025Today I confronted “border czar” Tom Homan who came to Albany to do Trump’s bidding — push for mass deportations, carry out the assault on working class New Yorkers, and justify the unjustifiable detention of legal permanent resident and father-to-be, Mahmoud Khalil. 1443654826
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialZohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 12/03/202529 hours left $64k short of our overall goal 1 out of breath candidate zohranfornyc.com/donate 619233
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialMaurice J. Casey @mauricejcasey.com · 07/03/2025Being a historian, people ask me if I think the US is living through Germany 1933. I answer no, analogies are always imperfect but to me it feels more like Russia 1999: a blatant theft of state assets and liberals in a fugue state, refusing to believe the arc of progress is bending against them. 784317108266
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialYan Matusevich @ymatusik.bsky.social · 07/03/2025Just got an email from the Fulbright Association. As of right now, funding has been cut off to 12,500 US citizens currently abroad and and more than 7,400 foreigner scholars and students in the United States 20362183211
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialSam Levin @samtlevin.bsky.social · 07/03/2025We've confirmed the US Bureau of Prisons has transferred trans women to men's prisons despite three court rulings blocking Trump's executive order “I’m continuing to be punished for existing. I'm a pawn in others' political games" -Whitney, 31-year-old woman taken to men's prison this week, told ustheguardian.comTrans women transferred to men’s prisons despite rulings against Trump’s orderIncarcerated trans women report being groped by male guards and suicidal thoughts: ‘I’m punished for existing’ 23746262403
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialThe Rude Pundit @rudepundit.bsky.social · 08/03/2025One of the most dickish things I've seen lately is that in the lawsuit against CBS for the 60 Minutes interview nonsense, which was filed in 2024, Trump's lawyers declare that they will call Vice President Harris "Kamala" throughout the document. And they do. Just degrading, shitty people. 711702284
Reposted by @melinda10.bsky.socialDr David Joffe MB BS(Hons), PhD, FRACP @davidjoffe64.bsky.social · 08/03/2025Just a friendly reminder... Hopefully there won't be a dickhead QLD CHO to rain on this occasion. 18422