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Virginia Solomon

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Democracy Activist President of Common Cause *opinions are my own and I have many She/Her/Ella

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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Trump wants to bribe people to vote for Republicans. The desperation is pathetic . www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/u...
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Trump Wants to Give Out $5,000 Checks. It Would Cost More Than $1 Trillion.
The president’s pledge to hand every American adult a “dividend” if Republicans keep control of Congress in the midterm elections raises questions.
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
BREAKING: In my lawsuit against Todd Blanche for the Epstein Files, Judge Sullivan has just ordered Blanche to produce, in camera (in chambers), the UNREDACTED emails & documents, and Blanche must bring documentation supporting his representations the DOJ’s redactions are what he claims they are.
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
BREAKING: Donald Trump just filed his emergency stay in the DC circuit to keep his name on the Kennedy Center & it is batsh** crazy He clearly wrote big pieces himself We have filed our opposition, fighting for the rule of law & the American people
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 02/03/2026
"How many more times does President Trump have to illegally attack a foreign nation before Congress finally does its job and says one man can’t unilaterally start a war?" -Common Cause @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social
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Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
I have just demanded a full refund for remaining tickets at the Kennedy Center. I did not buy anything at the "Trump Kennedy" Center. I encourage you to do the same #refundKennedy
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 24/10/2025
Instead of lowering costs or improving lives, Trump enriched himself & his billionaire friends. Our CEO @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social & board member @cliffalbright.bsky.social told @theguardian.com that millions at #NoKings rallies demand real action—showing we’re a democracy, not an autocracy.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 28/05/2025
When billionaires control the media, the public loses. Outlets meant to inform and empower us are being gutted for profit — and we're paying the price. 📖 Read more in this powerful @salonnewsroom.bsky.social piece by our President & CEO, @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social: www.salon.com/2025/05/26/t...
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The privatization of media and the death of public interest
Democracy dies when billionaires own and threaten media
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Mind you, pre-Trump, Canada was leaning towards the Conservative Party. This is as much of a rebuke of Trump as it was conservatism. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/04...
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Canada Election 2025 Live Updates and Results: Mark Carney Wins on Anti-Trump Platform
CBC/Radio Canada, the national broadcaster, projected a win for the Liberal Party in an extraordinary election that was dominated by President Trump’s threats to Canada’s sovereignty and its economy.
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
And exactly how is this making America great? www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...
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Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat
The defense secretary sent sensitive information about strikes in Yemen to an encrypted group chat that included his wife and brother, people familiar with the matter said.
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Crazy to know we’re living under authoritarian rule, the Constitution is being disregarded, people are being disappeared, our government is being dismantled, our economy is being destroyed, and half of Congress is hiding from their constituents.
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homer simpson from the simpsons is standing in front of a grassy field .
ALT: homer simpson from the simpsons is standing in front of a grassy field .
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 11/04/2025
Join our President & CEO @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social and @harvardash.bsky.social's Steven Levitsky for a virtual chat about the strategies of pro-democracy movements, whether they will be enough, and what else can be done. Learn more & register: ash.harvard.edu/events/can-w...
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Can We Save American Democracy? – Ash Center
Join us for an online event exploring the current state of democratic decline in the United States and the efforts of pro-democracy advocates to combat it. Steven Levitsky, co-author of How Democracie...
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Just disgusting www.nytimes.com/2025/04/08/u...
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I.R.S. Agrees to Share Migrants’ Tax Information With ICE
The agreement is a major departure from the Internal Revenue Service’s efforts to gain the trust of migrants and encourage them to file their taxes.
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
If this isn’t a “let them eat cake” moment, I don’t know what is. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/05/u...
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Trump Family’s Cash Registers Ring as Financial Meltdown Plays Out
The party was on at a Saudi-backed LIV Golf tournament at the president’s Doral resort in Florida and a fund-raiser at Mar-a-Lago, even as markets tumbled.
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 05/04/2025
💙 DC never disappoints. #handsoff
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
In North Carolina we witnessing one of the worst cases of voter disenfranchisement in modern history. This decision should not be held in any partisan court.
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
I’m so afraid to look at my 401k
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
They really don’t care about us. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/h...
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Trump Administration Abruptly Cuts Billions From State Health Services
States have been told that they can no longer use grants that were funding infectious disease management and addiction services.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 26/03/2025
“‘A president does not set election law and never will,’ said @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social, president and CEO of Common Cause” apnews.com/article/trum...
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Trump's executive order on elections is far-reaching. But will it actually stick?
President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking broad changes to how elections are run in the U.S. is vast in scope and holds the potential to reorder the voting landscape across the country, even as...
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
They literally don’t give a damn that our national security was compromised. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/u...
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Republicans in Congress React to Signal Chat Leak With Collective Shrug
A few G.O.P. lawmakers said they would look into the breach, but party leaders largely tempered their criticism of the Trump administration.
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
The gross incompetence and pure stupidity is not surprising but it should also have us all asking what else they doing that could put us and our national security at risk. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/03...
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Trump Live Updates: Tariffs, Federal Layoffs and Greenland Backlash
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Trump and Musk are only out for themselves and other corrupt billionaires. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/23/u...
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Musk’s SpaceX Could Secure Billions in New Contracts Under Trump
The boost in federal spending for SpaceX will come in part as a result of actions by President Trump and Elon Musk’s allies and employees who hold government positions. Supporters say he has the best ...
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Jesus, help us.
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Essentially, they are using the full power of the United States government to go after anyone who does or has challenged Trump.
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Canadians are some of the NICEST people and have always been great neighbors. This is so embarrassing. I really hope they hold their ground against this reckless tyrant.
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
My sister in law has worked for the federal government for 34 years. She is 8 months shy of retirement and just found out she’s being let go and may not get her retirement benefits because she’s not going to make it to 35 years.This is how the Trump/Musk administration treats public servants.
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
They are an independent nonprofit! Congress must put an end to this. www.wusa9.com/article/news...
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DOGE 'breaks' into US Institute of Peace Headquarters
It works closely with the defense department to prevent violence and broker peace deals abroad.
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
This budget will decimate the city of Washington, DC. I’m disgusted that any Democrat would vote for this garbage CR that does nothing but hurt people.
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
There is absolutely no reason for any member of the Senate to vote for a CR that would harm people. Full stop. If Democrats think letting the people suffer without putting up a fight they are delusional.
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
This is the energy I want to see out of the Dems. Don’t let this shit slide or allow them to dehumanize people.
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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
I know former Presidents don’t like to talk shit about sitting Presidents but I’m going to need Bill Clinton, George W Bush, and Barack Obama to come out of retirement and speak up about what’s happening in our country because we need help here.
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John Bisognano @johnbisognano.com · 10/03/2025
Honestly, it’s pretty remarkable. It took them less than 2 months to destroy the economy. Next up: predatory buy outs by the rich all over the place. Suggestion: take some tums before you check your 401k.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
The perfect metaphor for what the Supreme Court did to this country with Citizens United v. FEC.
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
My child is a veteran and already struggles to get adequate healthcare because the VA is currently severely understaffed. The depth of their disdain for our country and our service members who have given us everything knows no bottom. apnews.com/article/vete...
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Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo
The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning an “aggressive” reorganization that includes cutting 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that provides health care for retired military members.
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Trump and Musk took away funding for cancer research.
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
The exploitation of people’s pain and tragedy for political gain is so deeply sad and disturbing.
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Every Democrat should walk out!!
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Donald Trump is a liar.
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
The disrespect is shameful and disgusting. Just a humiliating day for the United States. This administration is an embarrassment. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
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Trump Berates Zelensky at White House Meeting: Live Updates
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
If you are not subscribed to Robert Reich’s Substack I suggest you follow him now. open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
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What Trump is really trying to do
And what we must do
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Ordering groceries and just realized someone making minimum wage would have to work 1.25 hours to buy a dozen eggs.
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
I am here for this news!
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
They want to rob the most vulnerable Americans of healthcare to fund tax breaks for the rich. If that’s not a let them eat cake moment, I don’t know what is.
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
If you are as astounded that @msnbc would acquiesce to Trump by ending The Reid Out with @joyannreid.bsky.social @joy.msnbc.com please support her by letting them know this is NOT okay.
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
This makes no sense. I’m so disappointed in @msnbc.com. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/b...
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Joy Reid’s MSNBC Show Canceled in Major Shake-Up
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Virginia Solomon @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Why are the most incompetent people also the ones with the most hubris? Further proof that having money does not equal having intelligence. That email to federal workers was another level of stupidity and cruelty.
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 18/02/2025
“He said he was going to drain the swamp. He brought the whole Everglades to Washington" says our President & CEO @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social about Donald Trump while discussing this administration's corruption with @thedailybeast.bsky.social
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