iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by Melissa B.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 09/10/2026

OSSOFF: Mike Collins is one of the most extreme members of Congress. He's a Trump puppet election denier. I want to hear if Mike still believes the 2020 election was stolen. What do you say Mike? COLLINS: ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

17544321064

Reposted by Melissa B.

Legal AF @legalafmtn.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Popok: We got a new ruling in the Kennedy Center case in which Judge Cooper has said, That the strong presumption of the public's access to court records and documents, means that that JLL report with some minor redaction is coming out...

25419

Reposted by Melissa B.

Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

🔥Hakeem Jeffries just dropped a truth bomb: “Trump didn’t expect Democrats would fight back … We’re battling him on his tariffs, health care, his One Big Ugly Bill, Epstein, his reckless and costly war of choice — and we’re gonna keep battling until we take back the House!” #WeCantAffordTrump

1531130298

Reposted by Melissa B.

65yearcitizen @usa24freedom.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

We are NOT being GOVERNED, WE ARE BEING LOOTED!

901778811

Reposted by Melissa B.

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 16/05/2026

AOC on Trump’s reported plan to use $1.7 billion in IRS funds to compensate January 6 insurrectionists and pardoned fraudsters: “He’s using the entire government as a slush fund… one of the most unpatriotic and un-American acts I’ve seen in my entire life.”

31782052741

Reposted by Melissa B.

judithbolyard.bsky.social @judithbolyard.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

He seems to be doing a great job for WE, the People

16057951149

Reposted by Melissa B.

Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

A beluga whale is not thrilled with a visitor smoking at the aquarium so he extinguishes it with one splash.

2104014818

Reposted by Melissa B.

AIPAC Tracker @trackaipac.com · 16/05/2026

#NHSEN candidate @karishmaforsenate.bsky.social is calling for a ban on donations from AIPAC in Democratic primaries. "We have seen AIPAC is a huge contributor to our politicians. They spent about $100 million in 2024 influencing our politicians and in return, Israel got about $30 billion."

23721

Reposted by Melissa B.

Rep. Jim McGovern @repmcgovern.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Today I traveled to Selma with my colleagues in Congress to take a stand against the radical right-wing plot to suppress Black political representation and dismantle our democracy by gutting the Voting Rights Act. We’ve made too much progress in this country to go backwards. We won’t be silenced.

21897852539

Reposted by Melissa B.

Malena-PRO-CHOICE 🌊 Fighting Tyranny! @malena.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Do you agree with Gov Newsom that we are seeing the return of Jim Crow in our country with the elimination of 14 Democratic congressional districts across the South that represented Black communities? I do & it's vital that everyone fight to win every seat possible. CA-40 is winnable. Please help!🧵

601500562

Reposted by Melissa B.

The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 16/05/2026

We cross this bridge yet again In 1965, civil rights leaders marched from Selma to Montgomery to demand equal voting rights Now civil rights leaders are back to fight for the very VRA freedoms SCOTUS just dismantled. We will not stay silent – this is the time to act!

292082597

Reposted by Melissa B.

Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 16/05/2026

While everyone's watching Hormuz, the Epstein files are being buried. The law says release them. Trump is fighting it. Massie may lose his seat Tuesday for pushing it. And now a $1.7B slush fund for Jan 6 defendants? Don't go quiet. open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...

open.substack.com

A Saturday Reminder: Don't Let Them Bury the Epstein Files

A torrent of news cannot bury the truth. We can't let it.

8339051511

Reposted by Melissa B.

Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

TODAY — and every day until we have justice for all: We fight for equal rights and we join together to support each other in this battle. blackpowerwarroom.com/dayofaction/

blackpowerwarroom.com

All Roads Lead to the South — National Day of Action for Voting Rights

The voting rights they marched for are being stripped away right now. We're going back. Are you coming?

10864232084

Reposted by Melissa B.

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 16/05/2026

C-SPAN caller regrets drinking Donald Trump's Kool-Aid: "He put us in a war. All he wants right now is for a clean face — he wants the Strait of Hormuz open. Guess what? Before he went there, it was open, and the gas prices were beautiful. Everything this man touches..when are people gonna wake up?"

791886488

Reposted by Melissa B.

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 16/05/2026

‼️THE SOUTH WILL NOT BE SILENCED‼️ Today’s march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge is a reminder that voting rights were paid for in blood. And now those same rights are under attack again. Next: Montgomery #AllRoadsLeadToTheSouth

20594082999

Reposted by Melissa B.

Insider Wire @insiderwire.com · 11/05/2026

Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to restore the voting map drawn by democrats.

Democrats ask Supreme Court to halt Virginia ruling blocking their new congressional map.

44612

Reposted by Melissa B.

Guitar gurl @in2frets.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

The Justice for Democracy PAC is sending out flyers with Abigail''s photo on it saying " say NO to Gerrymandering." . I'm filling a complaint with the State Election Board. If anyone else got this deceptive mailing designed to confuse voters, contact the state election board

011

Melissa B. @melissablive.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

I’ve been quiet… but I’ve been creating. My new single HIGHER is on the way. This one feels special. 🌊✨ Coming soon. #MelissaB #Higher #NewMusic #SoulfulVibes #ArtistLife

000

Reposted by Melissa B.

Ed Butt @edb1947.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

From today’s NYT newsletter. The rich have always had the advantage, but now the ultra-rich are succeeding in making that advantage even greater, making America an oligarchy, not a democracy. This must stop.

062

Reposted by Melissa B.

Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Donald Trump’s presidency in two words: broken promises. Affordability. Safety. No new wars. It was all a lie.

69729

Reposted by Melissa B.

Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

AIPAC sees we have the momentum, and they are panicking. Here’s their latest attack ad, and my reaction:

702892495

Reposted by Melissa B.

Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 04/03/2026

Will AI become smarter than humans? If so, is humanity in danger? I went to Silicon Valley to ask some of the leading AI experts that question. Here’s what they had to say:

youtu.be

AI Expert Tells Bernie: “The Humans will be Discarded”

YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders

98691212

Reposted by Melissa B.

Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 04/03/2026

Alex Pretti and Renée Good were murdered by federal agents. Soon after, Secretary Noem labeled them 'domestic terrorists.’ I gave her the chance to recant and apologize for the pain she's caused their families with these outrageous lies. She refused.

21436031169

Reposted by Melissa B.

Rep. Ilhan Omar @repilhan.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Americans are exhausted by endless wars built on lies and paid for with American and foreign lives. I'm urging my colleagues to vote YES on the War Powers Resolution authored by Khanna-Massie and stop Trump's illegal war in Iran.

13801116

Reposted by Melissa B.

Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Got it. There's plenty of funding to send troops into harm’s way, but not to take care of their health afterwards. This is shameful.

nytimes.com

Despite Promises, Veterans Affairs Department Cut Thousands of Roles for Doctors and Nurses

19154061995

Reposted by Melissa B.

Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 04/03/2026

I’m ordering flags to be flown at half-staff as we pay our final respects to Reverend Jesse Jackson ahead of his interment this weekend. Reverend Jackson’s lifetime of lessons and wisdom leaves a righteous path that is well prepared to carry forward his vision of a better world.

482594468

Reposted by Melissa B.

Ambassador Ken Fairfax (ret) @portlandken.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

The latest addition to this saga is that the White House has said that 6'9" Barron Trump is "too tall to serve in the military." That's evidently their modern equivalent of Trump's bogus bone spurs story. David Robinson is 7' tall and put his lucrative NBA career on hold to serve in the Navy.

1472468945

Reposted by Melissa B.

Bill Madden @maddenifico.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

This gentleman has something to say about this MAGA-fascist's twisted understanding of what "patriotism" is. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👇

76121

Reposted by Melissa B.

Blanche Devereaux II @gingerkap23.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Agreed, this is very scary

47419

Reposted by Melissa B.

Keith Olbermann @olbermann.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

What's shameful is: Speaker Johnson is not loyal to the constitution of the United States. He should be investigated for falsely swearing his oath of office

1340156904001

Reposted by Melissa B.

Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 03/03/2026

Trump sent our kids into a war of choice from his beach club in Florida. Americans do not want another endless, costly war in the Middle East. They want health care and lower prices.

29400128

Reposted by Melissa B.

Eric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Our lead keeps rising but this campaign is about more than numbers. It’s about building a safer, stronger California for everyone! Join us at ericswalwell.com

2636665

Reposted by Melissa B.

Senator Andy Kim @kim.senate.gov · 03/03/2026

I left the classified briefing on Iran even more concerned about what comes next as Trump drags us into what's so clearly a war. This Administration has no plan. American lives are on the line.

34789227

Reposted by Melissa B.

Sen. Cory Booker @booker.senate.gov · 03/03/2026

Secretary Noem is either completely incompetent or violating our rights with impunity, she should be removed from office.

104996255

Reposted by Melissa B.

Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Today the race is on. I’m counting on your support to defeat the AIPAC-backed quarter billionaire who bought this seat. Can you pitch in whatever you can? secure.actblue.com/donate/lande...

631566

Reposted by Melissa B.

Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 03/03/2026

🚨 Following U.S. military strikes in Iran, Americans abroad should immediately enroll in STEP and heed the latest advisories from Travel.State.gov. Our office stands ready to support constituents who need assistance returning home. Contact my team here: digitalprf.house.gov/AddressAuthe...

41545271

Reposted by Melissa B.

Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Trump’s “Operation Metro Surge” was a militarized campaign of fear that treated immigrants as criminals and weaponized the federal government against U.S. citizens. We need independent investigations, real accountability, and to abolish ICE. My op-ed:

startribune.com

Ilhan Omar: Five steps to take in response to Operation Metro Surge

"Nothing about what we witnessed was normal," U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar writes. "Where do we go from here?"

171429359

Reposted by Melissa B.

Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Morally indefensible and unacceptable.

221361230

Reposted by Melissa B.

Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 03/03/2026

Surprise! The Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post is against my 5% billionaire wealth tax. I wonder why? If enacted, Bezos would owe $12 billion in taxes, and an average family of 4 would receive a $12,000 direct payment. Poor Jeff would be left with just $224 billion to survive.

Bernie Sander’s 2028 litmus test would strangle America’s golden goose

18769702047

Reposted by Melissa B.

Rep. Jason Crow @crow.house.gov · 03/03/2026

Trump is lying. I serve on the Intel & Armed Services Committees. There’s no intelligence that Iran posed an imminent threat to the U.S. or the American people.

902561935

Reposted by Melissa B.

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 25/02/2026

Schiff: I've not missed the State of the Union in the 25 years I've been in Congress, but we have never had a president violate the constitution every day with seeming impunity. We can't treat this as some new normal, so I'm here boycotting...

367204994356

Reposted by Melissa B.

George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

This is Trump’s America. We need to ensure it won't be his “Mirror, Mirror” version much longer.

871993527