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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 15h
Big Tech AI agents are accessing government data and breaching safeguards, yet there has been zero public Congressional oversight. @voicesforprogress.org is proud to stand with @publiccitizen.bsky.social & 40+ orgs urging the DOJ to open an investigation & Congress to hold public hearings.
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Coalition Calls on DOJ and Congress to Investigate Growing Wave of AI Cybersecurity Incidents - Public Citizen
September 30, 2026 Dear Attorney General Blanche, Chairman Jordan, Chairman Grassley, Chairman Cruz, Chairman Guthrie, Ranking Member Raskin, Ranking Member…
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 28/09/2026
Stripping Title IX protections from trans and LGBTQ+ students puts vulnerable kids directly at risk. Every student deserves safety and dignity in school. thehill.com/homenews/edu...
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Education Department formally rescinds Title IX protections for LGBTQ students
The Education Department announced Monday it has formally rescinded the Biden-era Title IX interpretation that gave sex-based discrimination protections to students on the basis of sexual orientati…
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 16/09/2026
This #HispanicHeritageMonth, V4P is proud to honor Hispanic leaders fighting for working families, civil rights & climate justice: • Rep. Nellie Pou (NJ-09) • Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06) • Randy Villegas (CA-22) • JoAnna Mendoza (AZ-06) • Denise Powell (NE-02)
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Homepage - Nellie Pou for Congress
Nellie was born and raised in a welcoming blue collar family in Paterson. Nellie’s father was an employee of the City of Paterson, and her mother was a
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 15/09/2026
The Senate’s failure to advance the CLARITY Act is a step in the right direction, and a clear sign that crypto special interests can’t simply buy their way to a legislative win. 🧵
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Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the Industry
The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump’s personal investments in crypto.
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LCV – League of Conservation Voters 🌎 @lcv.org · 14/09/2026
BREAKING: The Trump administration is set to repeal climate pollution standards for coal and methane gas plants. This will have devastating consequences for public health and our economy. Dirty Energy companies will get richer than ever while we all pay the price in dirty air and higher bills.
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E.P.A. Will Erase Limits on Climate Pollution From Power Plants
Generation of electricity is the second largest source of carbon dioxide and other planet-warming gases in the United States.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day! Today we honor the workers and organizers whose resilience built the American labor movement. We’re proud to keep fighting alongside you for fair wages, safe workplaces, and true economic opportunity for all. ✊ #LaborDay
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 04/08/2026
On August 28, the country will gather at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., for the March on Washington: Defend the Vote, convened by the National Action Network and the Drum Major Institute. Join @civilrightsorg.bsky.social and partner organizations to stand in solidarity
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March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote
August 28, 2026. Washington, D.C. Register to march, reserve a bus, or partner with us.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 27/07/2026
V4P is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 36th Anniversary on July 26. Legislation like ADA ensures that all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. #ADA36
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ADA Anniversary Events | ADATA.org
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 23/07/2026
From 1986 to 2020, foreign ownership of American stocks increased tenfold from 4 percent to 40 percent. Stronger restrictions on corporate political spending are necessary to safeguard our elections & keep American democracy alive. Read more: www.cnbc.com/2026/07/22/c...
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Citizens United provision allowing foreign campaign contributions draws Democratic bill
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., want to establish foreign ownership thresholds for companies that spend on campaigns.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 21/07/2026
Over the weekend, community members gathered at 500 events across the country to honor John Lewis and continue his legacy of making good trouble.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 19/06/2026
"161 years ago today, Black people in Texas finally learned they were free, more than two years after slavery had been abolished. Juneteenth remains a powerful reminder that freedom delayed is freedom denied.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 11/06/2026
This Pride Month means recognizing what is at stake for all of us when we do not stand up to protect those most vulnerable in our communities. As Marsha P Johnson reminds us, there is "No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us. #Pride2026
Graphic that says 2026 Pride Month against a light blue background with Marsha P Johnson and Sylvia Rivera at the 1989 Pride March in New York. Voices for Progress logo is located in the top right corner.
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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 04/06/2026
BREAKING: Senate Republicans have just begun a marathon vote-a-rama in the Senate. Why? Not to lower health care or housing costs. Instead, they are fighting tooth & nail to give ICE another $70 billion blank check with ZERO reforms. A disgrace.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 04/06/2026
With Americans struggling to afford health care, utilities, child care, and more, the Trump administration is all-in on mass deportations and warehousing immigrants—and Republicans in Congress are about to bankroll it.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 02/06/2026
The CEO to worker pay gap is a great example of why the American tax system needs a refresh. Taxing the wealthy means making sure everyone pays their fair share, giving opportunities for everyday people to thrive and not just survive. @moreperfectunion.bsky.social
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This Simple Tool for Unrigging the Economy Is Spreading. Your Town Could Be Next.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 30/05/2026
Jewish American Heritage Month is an opportunity to honor the achievements and traditions of Jewish communities and reflect on the importance of confronting antisemitism, religious discrimination, and hatred in all forms. guides.loc.gov/jewish-ameri...
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Research Guides: Jewish American Heritage Month: A Commemorative Observances Legal Research Guide: History and Overview
A guide to the laws and presidential proclamations which establish and designate Jewish American Heritage Month (historically April, currently May).
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 29/05/2026
As AAPI Heritage Month comes to a close, we honor and celebrate the cultures, histories of resilience, and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 28/05/2026
6 years ago, on May 25, George Floyd was murdered by the police. Everyday since, communitiy members across the world have honored George Floyd's life and legacy, recognizing that police violence anywhere impacts the safety and well being of people everywhere.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 22/05/2026
Wednesday’s hearing made clear that @splcenter.org is just the beginning. The Trump administration and its Congressional allies have built a playbook for targeting any organization they disagree with. No organization is safe from this abuse of power. #DissentIsNotACrime @civilrightsorg.bsky.social
Graphic that has a quote in white and red text on a black background. The text says: SPLC has been targeted by extremists and their supporters for years, not because it is dangerous, but because it is effective. Today it is SPLC, but in a sense, we are all SPLC. Maya Wiley, president and CEO, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. Graphic also has the leadership conference on civil and human rights logo and Bluesky address @civilrightsorg
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 11/05/2026
The indictment of @splcenter.org is a direct attack on free speech and a free and fair democracy. The Trump administration is using the full weight of the federal government to punish organizations for their willingness to fight for our rights.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 30/04/2026
Yesterday's SCOTUS decision threatens the foundation of our democracy, making the path easier to silence voters and weaken fair representation. But this isn't where the story ends. It's time to take action. Voter participation is how we resist, and now is the time to let our voices be heard.
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Supreme Court limits reach of the Voting Rights Act and could end temporary protected status for some migrants | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Wednesday tossed out Louisiana’s long-contested congressional map as an unconstitutional gerrymander.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 30/04/2026
As Arab American Heritage Month comes to a close, V4P stands with Arab American communities amid grief, and ongoing injustice. Celebrating means uplifting Arab American leadership and reminding ourselves that solidarity brings us all closer to the futures we aim for. (via @aaiusa.bsky.social)
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Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month
It’s Arab American Heritage month. And as it’s the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, it’s a good time to reflect on the history of Arab immigration to America and the community’s more...
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 29/04/2026
As V4P President Sandra Fluke shares: This moment reflects a growing recognition that affordability is not just about lowering prices — it’s about ensuring people are paid enough to live on, so we can build an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top. It's time for a living wage!
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Congresswoman Analilia Mejia @repanalilia.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Today, with Rep. Ramirez, Rep. Garcia, Rep. Simon, and One Fair Wage, I led my first bill to raise the minimum wage to $25 an hour. No one can afford to live on less. I fought for $15 in NJ—now we take this fight national for $25 an hour to create an economy for all!
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Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez @ramirez.house.gov · 28/04/2026
While companies are reporting record-high earnings, working people are struggling to survive. Minimum wage is not a living wage.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 28/04/2026
Civil rights are under attack and so are the people who defend them. Groups that fight hate and discrimination help ensure we can live, work, vote, and be ourselves safely. Rewriting history and weakening these protections puts everyday freedoms at risk. But intimidation won’t work.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 23/04/2026
Yesterday, we celebrated the 56th Earth Day, reminding us what collective action can achieve. Earth day is a call to keep pushing for solutions that lower costs, expand clean energy, and protect public health in the legacy of landmark legislation like the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. 🌍
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 21/04/2026
Congress already handed nearly $170B to ICE and Border Patrol, fueling abuses instead of lowering costs or expanding health care. Now Republicans want even more. Families need relief, not policies that harm communities and ignore what Americans actually want.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 16/04/2026
Momentum is growing to tax the wealthiest among us, with more than 7 in 10 Americans agreeing the wealthiest should pay more in taxes. Instead of pretending the average American made it out ahead on tax day, our leaders should focus on fixing a system that lets the richest avoid paying their share.
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The Pied-à-Terre Tax Has Failed Before. Could This Year Be Different?
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 14/04/2026
When advocates discuss a wealth tax they aren't talking about income alone. Using the middle class as a scapegoat is a tactic used often to distract from the point: The wealthiest among us continue to increase their wealth at staggering rates while working people continue to pay the price.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 26/03/2026
50 members of Congress have cosponsored this bill (ten in the Senate and 40 in the House), making this the largest coalition supporting the wealth tax to date. Americans have spoken. It's time for a wealth tax.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 19/03/2026
V4P stands in solidarity with Dolores Huerta, Ana Murguía, Debra Rojas, and the women and children whose labor and leadership shaped the farmworker movement — often without recognition, and at times while enduring harm. Their stories matter. We choose to center truth and those impacted.
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César Chavez accused of sexually abusing labor rights leader Dolores Huerta and others
Labor rights activist Dolores Huerta revealed she was among women and girls who say they were sexually abused by César Chavez, the long-admired Latino icon, while he led the United Farm Workers union.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 18/03/2026
Families need relief from rising energy costs. The #EnergyBillsReliefAct would help by restoring clean energy incentives, speeding up grid connections, and expanding relief for households. More affordable energy, faster. Thanks to the leaders in Congress pushing this forward!
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Tammy Duckworth @duckworth.senate.gov · 17/03/2026
The SAVE Act is not about stopping voter fraud. It was designed to serve the fraud in the White House. Trump knows his policies aren’t popular so he is desperate to stop Americans from having their voices heard. It’s the “Save Trump’s Ass Act.” I will vote no.
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The Watchdog Coalition @thewatchdogco.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
The SAVE Act is voter suppression—not security. It would purge millions, especially married women with name changes, low-income voters without passports, and more. Tell Your Senators: Vote NO to protect our democracy!
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Tell Your Senators: Protect our Democracy, Vote NO on the SAVE Act
Contact Congress today!
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 16/03/2026
It's already ILLEGAL for non-citizens to vote. This voter suppression bill—the "Save America Act"—solves a non-existent problem while disenfranchising millions of actual citizens. It's a lie from start to finish. #SaveActIsPayToVote social.demcast.com/s/3YGI2Tch
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Contact Your MOC
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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 16/03/2026
This is flying under the radar about the SAVE America Act: It would require states to upload voter data to DHS's SAVE database which is notoriously full of errors and illegally pools voters' data. That puts both privacy and voting rights at risk.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 12/03/2026
In this moment, waves of legislative attacks are undermining the foundations of our democracy and the sustainable future communities are fighting to build. This Women's History Month, we stay grounded in honoring the women who choose action to forge safer, more sustainable futures.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 05/03/2026
Democrats are standing firm: no blank check for ICE abuses. The GOP is trying to use Trump’s strikes on Iran as leverage but Democrats are still demanding accountability. Sneaking in policies that undermine safety, autonomy, and dignity are not the way to do it. www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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Live updates: House to vote on Trump war powers measure and DHS funding
Live updates: House to vote on Trump war powers, DHS funding
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Tammy Duckworth @duckworth.senate.gov · 25/02/2026
For all those who didn't watch tonight, allow me to summarize: The liar lied again.
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National Women's Law Center @nwlc.org · 25/02/2026
Top (worst) moments from the longest SOTU speech on record: 🚩Racist conspiracy theories 🚩Ignoring families struggling to make ends meet 🚩Pretending Epstein survivors weren't in the room 🚩Demonizing trans kids 🚩Openly talking about making it harder to vote
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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Did you know that 15 of the 43 drugs on TrumpRx can be found cheaper elsewhere? He won’t say that because saving you money doesn’t matter if his name isn’t on it. #SOTU Cc: @energycommerce.bsky.social
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 23/02/2026
On @velshimsnow.bsky.social, @mawaldman.bsky.social explains that the SAVE Act is "very, very carefully crafted to exclude certain groups." That includes voters of color, younger voters, married women who have changed their names, and more.
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Understanding MAGA's anti-voter agenda: 'Carefully crafted to exclude certain groups'
Right now, President Trump and some Republicans in Congress are pushing the SAVE Act, which would tightly restrict voting access. It’s part of a broader strategy of undermining public access to and tr...
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 24/02/2026
Tariffs are now near their highest levels in a century under the Trump administration. Even after the Supreme Court struck down the policy, newly proposed tariffs push prices back up at a time when families are still battling to cover everyday costs. thehill.com/homenews/sen...
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 23/02/2026
Ahead of the State of the Union, progressive groups led by @taxgreed.bsky.social argue that tackling high costs starts by taxing extreme wealth — because any real shift in power “must begin with taxing extreme wealth.” @politico.com
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Cluttering up the code
Republicans have argued that last year’s tax cuts will boost incomes and help families as they seek to gin up support ahead of this year’s midterms. But here’s something they can’t really say — that t...
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 19/02/2026
Attorneys general are urging the U.S. Senate to reject the SAVE America Act, calling it an unconstitutional power grab blocking millions from voting. They warn it undermines state authority and access to the ballot. The time to stand up against authoritarianism is now: Stop The Save Act!
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SAVE America Act would require in-person proof of citizenship, ending online registration
New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a coalition of 11 attorneys general calling on the U.S. Senate to reject the proposed SAVE America Act.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 17/02/2026
“Our flag is red, white and blue, but our nation is a rainbow…” Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at 84, reminded us that America is a quilt: many colors, many communities, held together by a common thread. In a time of division, his vision calls us back to what is right.
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The Jesse Jackson Speech That Helped Redefine the Democratic Party’s Base
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 13/02/2026
V4P supports transparency and accountability wherever harm has occurred. Protecting children and young people should always come first — regardless of party or position.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 12/02/2026
We agree with @earthjustice.org: abandoning climate protections isn’t just reckless — it puts our health, safety, and economic security at risk. Democrats must stand united against efforts to roll back safeguards that protect our communities.
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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · 11/02/2026
The SAVE Act (and SAVE 2.0) would make it harder for millions of eligible Americans to cast their ballots — all under the false claim that it stops non-citizens from registering (which is already illegal). Eliza Sweren-Becker & Owen Bacskai for @brennancenter.org
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House Bill Would Hurt American Voters
Republicans have reintroduced the SAVE Act, a bill that could disenfranchise millions of American voters.
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