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Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· 26d

The world's most famous sore loser will deliver a primetime presidential sour grapes address to pursue his six year old grievances about the 2020 election while his war in the Middle East spirals out of control and the cost of living continues to rise for Americans across the country.

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· 26d

Join the Weekend of Action from July 17th-19th to urge and support your community members in exercising their sacred freedom to vote. Find an event here: www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· 27d

Please send this message to your Senators ASAP. Vote NO on Todd Blanche’s nomination as Attorney General. Text Sign PAZCUD to 50409

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· 29d

Today's Action – Oppose Cuts to Disability Compensation for 1.5 Million Veterans Text Sign PORXAJ to 50409, answer a few questions, and resist.bot will deliver your message to all your elected officials in minutes.

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· Jul 8

Thank you @amysiskind.com for saying what many of us are afraid to voice. The Israeli government under Netanyahu IS horrible, so is the government of the United States. I will add Russia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Sudan,Burkina Faso, Burma, Ethiopia, Congo, North Korea, and more. Source is USHMM.

Anyway, I have been keeping relatively quiet for too long on what has been festering on our side, because I am consumed with keeping up with the news for my Weekly List project, and I was hoping to keep the peace on our side. But what has happened now is some real stupid group think has metastasized and become normalized on our side.
How did AIPAC and Israel become enemy #1, and the litmus test of our party? Does Bibi suck? Yes. Know who else sucks? YOUR PRESIDENT! And like the U.S., there will be an election there, and with any luck, Bibi will be gone in a few months. Also, half of you on this bandwagon probably don't even know what AIPAC is, or how small their influence is. This is the hill we are dying on now to lose in midterms? So fucking stupid!
We almost lost Maine. We would have if he was our candidate. Maybe we have a shot now. We are going to punt Michigan too if we use this inane litmus test in a purple state.
So if you are on my page, be prepared for some pushback to the mainstreaming of this stupidity. I should have done it sooner. My bad. If you're not wanting to listen, feel free to unfollow now. Here's your hat, what's your hurry.
My goal is to WIN in November. Trump will do untold damage if we don't take at least the House, and hopefully the Senate. We need some damn common sense in our party, and fast! Platner is exhibit A of that! I plan to do my part.

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· Jun 18

Tomorrow we mark Juneteenth, June 19, 1865, the day that after two + years, the slaves in Texas finally heard that they had been emancipated.

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· Jun 8

If you object to trump spending $100 million on a monument to himself at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, the public comment period is open. Go here to read more and to make your comments: parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.....

Architectural rendering of trumps proposed triumphal arch

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· May 29

#california In case you are waiting for a poll to inform your vote for governor, here is the latest, May 23 - 27. www.nytimes.com/.../californ.... Do not mail your ballot. Use an official drop box. Find one here: caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov

Poll NY Times
New poll from Kreate Strategies
conducted May 23 to 27
May 23-27New
Becerra +1
27%Becerra • 26%Hilton

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· May 25

2,852,901 Americans have died in wars from 1775–2026. Honor their ultimate sacrifice so that we can be free by voting, no matter how difficult they [gop] make it.

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· May 17

Steyer scares me. Look at what we got with the billionaire in chief. #becerraforgovernor

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· May 14

Alito used FALSE data. "Per the Guardian last Friday: Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito relied on misleading data to support his ruling decimating the Voting Rights Act." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... To email your reps, text Sign PJQKQC to 50409

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· May 12

This week, we need to take action again. Thousands will be taking action directly in their communities. You can register an event or sign up for updates at: blackpowerwarroom.com/dayofaction/ or check mobilize for new events being added daily: www.mobilize.us?q=all%20road...

The dismantling of the Voting Rights Act is a reminder that we have unfinished business.

* days,m that. is how long it took the Tennessee legislature to redraw and erase a black congressional district.

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· May 10

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· May 2

Protect the Right to Vote—Stop Failing the American People Text PNGAVG to 594409 to message your representatives.

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· Apr 29

Pass a State-Level Voting Rights Act This Session Text Sign PYSCJLto 50409

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· Apr 27

On May 1st, join the national day of resistance in the USA -- NO WORK, NO SCHOOL, NO SHOPPING Find an event here: www.mobilize.us?q=may%20day%... #WorkersOverBillionaires #MayDayStrong #DefendDemocracy

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· Apr 21

#California California Gubernatorial Race – New poll Source: www.nytimes.com/interactive/... #becerraforgovernor

New poll from
IVC Media
conducted April 14 to 20
April 14-20New
Independent Voter Project Becerra +3

Poll details:
3,404 likely voters.
This pollster does not meet our criteria for select pollsters.
Poll added April 21. Link to poll ›

Results:
23%Becerra.
20%Hilton.
17%Bianco.
14%Steyer.
11%Porter.
8%None/other.
4%Mahan.
1%Yee.
1%Villaraigosa.
1%Thurmond

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· Apr 18

April 25th – Communities Not Cages National Day of Action — a coordinated, nationwide mobilization against the Trump administration's reckless expansion of ICE warehouse detention and its assault on the due process rights of immigrants and all Americans.

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· Apr 11

My little honey boy. Rescued from a life on the streets. Is now the official pillow guy. #NationalPetDay

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· Apr 7

Stop Trump’s War Crimes NOW Text Sign PRMLTC to 50409 to easily email your reps

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· Apr 1

Today the Supreme Court has heard Oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara, on the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. The fourteenth amendment of the U.S. Constitution is clear about birthright citizenship. constitution.congress.gov/constitution...

Fourteenth Amendment

Section 1

All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· Mar 22

Planning to join a NO Kings event next Saturday, March 28? If you register, your official protest will be counted. Let's make the guy who cares about crowd size really scared! Find an event and/or register your plans here: www.mobilize.us/nokings/map/ #NoKings

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· Mar 22

Stop Authoritarian Spectacles – Text Sign PWJKAAto 50409

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· Mar 20

❗️Ask your reps to Vote No on any Iran War Funding❗️ "...exercise Congress’s constitutional authority over war powers and appropriations by voting against further funding for the war in Iran. "Text Sign PAXPWS to 50409

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· Mar 18

Friends, the Senate has begun debate on the terrible SAVE Act. Even if you have already reached out to your Senators, either via telephone or email, please do it again. This is not about voting, it is about suppressing voters. Call: 5calls.org/issue/save-a... Text/email: text Sign PJCMMQ to 50409

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· Mar 16

The SAVE Act is a poll tax. It costs $130 to get a passport for the first time, plus fees for a new driver license, birth certificate if you can't find yours, marriage license if you can't find it. Text Sign PXCDRH to 50409 to tell your reps to vote NO on the SAVE Act!

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· Mar 1

"Trump forgot to mention in his fantastical musings about power-to -the people and how simple it’s gonna be to Make Iran Great Again that he was the one who pulled the US out of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal." Text Sign PGFSLH to 50409

Petition: TRUMP’S UNILATERAL DECLARATION OF WAR IN IRAN IS THE ACT OF A DICTATOR

Text SIGN PGFSLH to 50409

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· Feb 28

Can we all please sign this petition – flood the mailboxes of our reps now! Text Sign PLBTMB to 50409

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· Feb 4

Mark your calendars, put a stickie note on the TV, spread the word. #resist

Democracy: Start Here@democracystarthere· Jan 29

Contact your senators tonight or early tomorrow morning. They vote on the DHS budget tomorrow! Resist.bot will do it for you, just text Sign PGBRKX to 50409 and follow the prompts.