Shannon Watts
@shannonrwatts
📚 Author, NYT bestseller FIRED UP 🔥 Organizer, Firestarter University 🏫 Founder emerita, @momsdemand firedupbook.com 🔥🔥🔥
"I never would and never will criticize Mao Zedong… one of the great leaders of this world... who changed the entire universe … There was a lot of fucking excess... but China would not exist without Mao." Mao’s rule resulted in 40M deaths.
Dressed like Mao and talking about how much he hates the majority of Democrats as an invited guest of @collegedemocrats.bsky.social Our party having a normal one.
Ro Khanna is the ONLY Platner endorser in Congress to publicly express regret over his decision. And all he said was, “ I wasn’t the only one. You had Planned Parenthood. You had Senator Warren. You had the entire Democratic Party. But I did get that call wrong.” www.notus.org/congress/thi...
The white supremacist group, Patriot Front, was seen marching through Capitol Hill this morning.
Hasan Piker claims that in a "just world," Kamala Harris would “turn herself into The Hague” and serve prison time.
Only 1 to 5 percent of women over age 55 can do a strict pull-up, so when I started lifting heavy weights last July, I made it a goal. Almost one year later, I’m so close!
I think it’s strange Chris Hayes didn’t ask Platner about saying he’d rape a home intruder to dehumanize him - especially since the campaign told the NYT they did not dispute the remarks.
Help @jordanwood.bsky.social win his primary in Maine next week: Follow, donate, sign up to volunteer (you don’t have to live in Maine to phonebank): electjordan.com Watch our whole convo on S*bstack: open.substack.com/pub/jordanwo...
Loved this conversation with @racheljanfaza.bsky.social, founder of The Up and Up, about how Gen Z’s voting patterns were shaped by the pandemic and what issues are most important to them going into November. Watch the whole convo on S*bstack: substack.com/@shannonrwat...
@michaeltubbs.bsky.social is the smartest, most compassionate, most competent Lt Governor California could ever hope to have. Vote for him on June 2. And watch our whole convo over on S*bstack: open.substack.com/pub/michaeld...
We must elect @piadandiya.bsky.social to Congress in Florida’s 22nd district. She’s a former high school principal running to reduce the cost of living, strength public education, and support middle-class families. Watch our whole convo on S*bstack: substack.com/@piadandiya/...
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TOMORROW, I’ll be chatting on Substack Live with my favorite Peloton star trainer, Jenn Sherman. Jenn is the founder of The Back Nine Era — a new way to redefine life after 50 through longevity, health, and strength. Don’t miss it! Join us Tues, March 24 at 1pm ET at shannonwatts.substack.com.
Illinois needs leaders who actually fight for working families and defend democracy. Proud to support @danielbiss.bsky.social — an experienced lawmaker who is smart, principled, and ready to get things done. Vote for Biss on 3/17!
Check out my conversation with @julianastratton.bsky.social. She’s the only candidate for US Senate saying Dems should shake up its leadership, abolish ICE, and provide Medicare for All.
Thrilled to speak about how women can lead and leave a legacy today at Case Western University in Cleveland.
@whipkclark.bsky.social has made supporting American families a cornerstone of her congressional career—from championing policies like universal childcare to supporting paid family leave to providing affordable healthcare. Here’s what she’s saying about the shutdown.
Thrilled my new book, “Fired Up,” made both the NYT and USA Today bestseller lists this week. Check it out and then enroll for free in Firestarter University at firedupbook.com. Over 700 women have already signed up!
Join me and Brooke Baldwin in conversation about my new book “Fired Up” in Seattle this Friday, June 27, at the Wyncote NW Forum. Be sure to get your tickets asap for what will be an amazing conversation: townhallseattle.org/event/shanno...
HOUSTON: I’m so thrilled to share the stage with Brené Brown in Houston this week to discuss my new book, “Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark Into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age.” Join us Mon, June 23, at 7 PM. Go to firedupbook.com for a link to tickets.
Ready to join Firestarter University, a year-long, online program starting in September? Go to firedupbook.com to buy my book, “Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark Into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age,” and get registered for free. 🔥
MIAMI: Join me and author Meggan Watterson on Sunday for a conversation about my new book,“Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age.”🔥 Go to firedupbook.com for tickets