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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 20h

It’s October—let’s get registered, vote early, and track your ballot this fall at vote.org and vote411.org. If you have any issues casting your vote, call 1-866-OUR-VOTE for resources and support. Let’s get to work.

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Join us @libraryhistoryrt.bsky.social for a conversation about what we can all do in this extraordinary time to build a better & stronger future. Divya Khosla of Artistic Freedom Initiative joins me & team @democracyforward.org to chart out global & local challenges & solutions. RSVP bit.ly/4ytCFKE

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The @democracyforward team and I recently chatted with the inspiring Dr. Kristin Lyerly and @erinstevens.bsky.social at a tailgate. They reminded us that healthcare transcends ideological divides. Where should we tailgate next? #tailgatetalks

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

“This has nothing to do with politics, it has everything to do with being human.” Tailgates remind us that we have more in common than those who would polarize us would have us believe.

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 04/10/2026

CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social is right: mail-in voting is secure — no matter what President Trump claims. You can track your ballot's journey at vote.org and learn more ahead of the midterms, including how to vote early, in our People's Guide to Voting Rights: bit.ly/3U1WJVY

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perryhombre.bsky.social @perryhombre.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

“I want you to know why we support our public library” Highly recommended from @skyeperryman.bsky.social “Stop spiraling and pick up a shovel”

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

New SCOTUS term starts on Monday & @democracyforward created a guide so everyone can understand what’s on the docket & what’s at stake. The People’s Guide to SCOTUS outlines cases the court may hear in coming months w/ rulings on everything from assault weapons to elections. Available bit.ly/4xSrri5

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juliacurlee.bsky.social @juliacurlee.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The President has no idea how to end this war. And it could get worse: what will he do once the midterms are behind him and gas prices no longer cost him votes? My former CIA and NSC colleagues Cole Bucy and Nate Swanson lay out the trap in Foreign Policy:

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Thank you for including my book — let us know how we can be helpful !

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 01/10/2026

We discuss how ordinary people can reclaim their power, fight for freedom, and reimagine democracy, inspired by a new book, Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times, with Skye Perryman, Democracy Fwd, @democracyforward.org.

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Adam Bonin @adambonin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Op-ed, "What the failed Tennessee execution shows about lethal injection," by Erwin Chemerinsky, Lisa Tucker, and @skyeperryman.bsky.social. archive.ph/K7lQQ

In light of this experience, and that in other failed executions by lethal injection, the Supreme Court should hold that under current protocols this method of execution is cruel and unusual punishment, given that it is an unreliable means of carrying out a death sentence and one that can cause great pain.
There is an immediate opportunity for the Supreme Court to do the right thing. Next Wednesday, Texas is scheduled to execute Jamaal Howard by a lethal injection of phenobarbital, the same drug that failed with Pike. In fact, at least seven individuals are scheduled for execution by the end of 2026, all of them in states that use lethal injection as a primary method of causing death.
This should not be an ideological issue with the Supreme Court or in society. Even supporters of the death penalty should agree that executions must be carried out humanely, and it should be apparent to all that death by lethal injection has now unquestionably been shown to be inhumane.
Procedurally, how could the Supreme Court halt executions by lethal injection, at least for the time being? Howard’s attorneys can ask the court to stay his execution, using the failure of the Pike execution to show that, as currently implemented, execution by lethal injection constitutes cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment. The justices could issue a stay of execution with an opinion explaining why, given current protocols for lethal injection and recent experience, this method of execution has too great a likelihood of imposing the type of pain which the court previously has said constitutes cruel and unusual punishment.

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

There’s no place like home. ❤️ WACO, thank you for the energy you brought to this book & even more for showing up for democracy right now when it matters most. You inspire us all. Keep going. And big thanks to the one & only former Rep. Chet Edwards. Austin, see you tonight! @democracyforward.org

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 30/09/2026

Congratulations to our President and CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social for being recognized as one of the “Most Powerful Women in Washington” by the Washingtonian magazine for a second consecutive year!

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Democracy is not a spectator sport—join us at our next tailgate!

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

“We don’t care about a litmus test, we care if you’re cheering for the home team.” Last week at Lambeau Field, I had the chance to chat with the trailblazing Representative @air152.bsky.social about community, patriotism, and what bonds us fans together beyond the tailgate.

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Kris and Dave Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social

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Steve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Just a reminder that this is the same Sen. Schmitt who repeatedly claimed that Chief Judge Boasberg was receiving a disproportionate share of Trump-related cases because he confused the D.C. Superior Court (which has 62 judges) with the D.C. district court (which has 15).

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We listened to Packers & Falcons fans on the issues that matter most (spoiler alert: which we have in common)! A better future requires we get on the same team—where should the tailgate tour stop next? Tell us in the comments!

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tell us: Where should we tailgate next? Thank you to @seiuwis.bsky.social @indivisiblebrownco.bsky.social Dr. Erin Stevens and Kristin Lyerly for helping Team @democracyforward.org bring people together at the iconic Lambeau Field last week

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 28/09/2026

Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. said he will not take part in a major climate-change lawsuit scheduled to be heard next week by the Supreme Court after facing pressure to step aside because he owns stock in two oil companies.

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Justice Alito Recuses Himself Days Before Major Climate-Change Case

Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. had faced pressure to recuse himself from the climate case because he owns stock in oil companies.

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 28/09/2026

The Supreme Court’s shadow docket is being used at an unprecedented rate — and that has real consequences for our courts and our democracy. @skyeperryman.bsky.social explains on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social the harms of this trend.

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

👉If you aren’t registered, get registered and help your community get registered. 👉 Vote as early as you can 👉 If you show up to vote and cannot, first, cast a provisional ballot, then call 1-888-OUR-VOTE to get help making sure your voice is heard. You can track ballots at vote.org

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Everything You Need to Vote - Vote.org

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

What to know and what to do after the SCOTUS decision yesterday re DHS’s voter purge. The decision is disappointing and dangerous but likely won’t impact the midterms. Yet it underscores the role we ALL must play — no one coming to save us but us. Here’s what YOU can do👇

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 26/09/2026

The SCOTUS decision on the voter purge decision is dangerous, but it's important to know that its potential impact on the upcoming midterm elections should be limited. @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @chrislhayes.bsky.social to discuss.

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The Weekend on MS NOW @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

"The courts are not going to be the silver bullet here...the people are going to have to work themselves to make sure and be vigilant that they are able to vote." @skyeperryman.bsky.social on the Supreme Court allowing President Trump to deploy the SAVE database, which screens voter rolls.

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

AUSTIN - Join team @democracyforward.org and me in conversation with @eramshaw.bsky.social Co-Founder & CEO of @19thnews.org at FBC Austin on 10/1 at 6:30 pm, together with First Light Books and the @lbjlibrary.bsky.social RSVP here: www.firstlightaustin.com/events/skye-...

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LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Do you follow @lwvwilliamsburg.org If not, you’re missing out! We have the best SM Dir! He posts every day on issues that educate & empower voters! Like today! @lwv.org sponsors Vote411.org to provide voters & “wanna be” voters all the info they need. @skyeperryman.bsky.social recommends it. 🇺🇸

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Kettering Foundation @kettering.org · 24/09/2026

How do you talk politics without turning disagreement into division? On Assembly Required, KF Senior Fellow @staceyabrams.com talks with @democracyforward.org President and CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social about navigating political differences while staying grounded in shared democratic life.

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

If we get out of this crisis (and I believe we, the people, will), it will be our courts, our First Amendment, and our people that made the difference. Thank you to Judge Kelly, the lawyers, and the media outlets for reminding us the First Amendment is for everyone, not just for those in power.

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 23/09/2026

Trump's voter suppression attempts will continue to be met in court. We've stopped him before and will do it again.

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Thank you for flagging! Will make sure this doesn’t get missed in the future.

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Democracy doesn’t have a resource problem, it has a mechanism challenge and this is a step to solve it.

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

On behalf of @democracyforward.org I could not have been more honored to join Stacey Abrams’s 10 Steps Campaign, Julia Spiegel’s GovAct Action Fund, and Kellea Miller’s Human Rights Funders Network on the main stage of CGI to announce this commitment. Now, let’s get to work.

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Thank you President Bill Clinton, Secretary @hillaryclinton.bsky.social , Dr. Chelsea Clinton and @clintonglobal.bsky.social for helping us launch a Commitment to Action to direct capital to those doing the work of our democracy.

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Crooked Media @crooked.com · 22/09/2026

@staceyabrams.com and Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman discuss the Trump administration’s latest attempts to suppress and intimidate voters: stationing ICE officers at polling places.

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 22/09/2026

"All people appreciate the First Amendment" - @skyeperryman.bsky.social on the importance of the courts, the media, and the people pushing back on the White House’s clear violation of the Constitution by banning legacy media outlets from the press pool

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Because the divide and conquer mentality doesn’t serve the people — it tries to conquer us. Stay tuned and learn more at ordinarypeopleaction.com 3/ @democracyforward.org

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Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times

How to Reclaim Your Power, Fight for Freedom, and Reimagine Democracy

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

In fact, rituals like tailgating and enjoying games can provide the opportunity to be proactive against our polarization. In my book, I call it Tailgate Accountability: learning how to talk to each other, setting important boundaries, and getting back on the same team. 2/

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

TAILGATE TALKS COMING SOON— What if tailgates could show us a path forward? We aren’t three weeks into football season and we’ve already seen Bo French and the MAGA movement try to use football to divide us further—but thats not actually how Americans are and the response has shown it. 1/

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Make sure you and your friends are registered to vote at vote411.org and go to the Information Sobriety page on ordinarypeopleaction.com for more resources on how you can defend our free press.

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VOTE411

Election information you need. Brought to you by The League of Women Voters Education Fund.

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This administration is attacking the freedom of the press once again: Don’t panic, push back. Let’s follow and support the organizations that do the work to stop this in court: @democracyforward.org , @aclu.org , @rcfp.org , and theajp.org

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Laura Seay @texasinafrica.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

What are you doing to fight for American democracy this weekend?

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