I also want to shout out all the Vermonters that have shown up each week in front of the court house to sing, chant, and listen before and stand vigil during both Mohsen and Rumeysa's trials. And also shout out the 90 folks who wrote the judge last week on Mohsen's behalf. To your ongoing point about our bodies making a difference, these bodies did make a difference. The judge commented positively on both the people outside and the letters. So, everyone, keep showing up!
it's been really beautiful, and is made up of a cross section of so many communities, peoples, religions, ages, etc. Some come before work and stay as long as they can, some stay until the day's trial ends. Today's add was two large groups of people meditating and/or praying, throughout the trial. This is the America we're working for, isn't it.
Thanks for all of your amazing work, we're out here!
last night ( her last of her 100 day stint) Rachel (Maddow)described at length the preparations people in Mohsen’s community had made in case he was taken by ICE - including a group text set up, phone numbers for lawyers, organizing the vigils, etc.
And look what happened? HOORAY!!!
So let’s all remember that and make our communities as ready!!!!
A crucial way for Democrats to "throw out the old playbook to fight Trump and win" is to Overturn Citizens United!! Corporations are NOT people, and money is NOT speech!!! Otherwise, both parties are culpable for the corporatocracy that has usurped a government of, by, and for We, the People!
Thanks Jess! Just finished my calls to my reps when I saw this - so awesome about Mohsen Mahdawi!! I tried to sign the Global Healthcare letter but the link didn't work for me, FYI. I will try again later. VERY excited about your IG live today with Mikie - she's the candidate we are supporting here in NJ!!
Hey Jess, Thank you for all you do. I was wondering if it would be possible to indicate when a call needs to be made the same day during working hours as the newsletter or if an after-hours call is ok. Like today—you stated that a vote on S.J. Res 49 is “coming any minute” and it makes me wonder if it’s worth calling after hours like I usually do or if I should push myself to call someone before the office closes. I’d hate to call and leave a message when it’s no longer helpful…like the votes were already cast. Hope this makes sense. Thanks!
Please shine some light on the April 11th memorandum, Military Mission for Sealing the Southern Border of the United States and Repelling Invasion. This memorandum is in violation of Posse Comitatus Act of 1878.
There is such a flood of attacks on our Democracy that it’s easy or get “lost in the weeds” jumping from one battle to the next. Military occupation of a 60’ wide by 800 mile long and calling it an expansion of Fort Huachuca Army Base is overreach, deploying battle ready soldiers with sophisticated resources is overreach. I fear this memorandum is Trump’s test of what of our resolve and an action which can be used to militarize law enforcement.
Hello! Excited to see you talk with Mikie Sherrill. If anyone is interested in helping with the NJ and VA governor's race (Abigail Spanberger is great too!), please sign up with Postcards to Swing States. They are doing these two races and the PA Supreme Court Race. They helped with the WI SC race. The postcards are free to order, you just have to write and provide postage.
As a New Jersey gal, I must comment on the 2025 state-wide election and your mention of gubernatorial candidate, Mikie Sherrill. I'm a 71 year old progressive Dem and long-time activist. We've been fighting a notorious, boss-driven county Dem machine in NJ for decades and finally had success getting fair ballots for this year's Primary. Sherrill has been endorsed as the Dem machine candidate for Gov in the northern part of the state. She announced her candidacy almost immediately after being re-elected to US Congress, and many folks took issue with that. Sherrill is a moderate Dem who does not support crucial proposed immigration and reproductive rights legislation. There are 6 Dem candidates (and 5 Repubs) running in this race, critical for NJ and for America, with 2 standouts - Steve Fulop and Ras Baraka. Both are Mayors of large cities, and have been lauded for their experience and success managing complex socioeconomic barriers and entrenched bureaucracies. Fulop in particular has earned his stripes by fighting back against NJ's corrupt county party system. As a feminist, I struggle with not supporting the only female candidate in this crowded race, but I just don't think she has the chops and we need her to keep her seat in Washington. We kept the Gov's seat by a very narrow margin 4 years ago (against a candidate who's running again) and our focus must be to KEEP NJ BLUE!
Good morning! Wanting to reach out and bring awareness about the devastating Americorps cuts! Yesterday my 21-year-old daughter arrived at her internship at the wonderful organization 826 Valencia in San Francisco and found out that all the Americorps interns who are the backbone of that organization have been terminated with NO notice! These are young people in their 20s just out of college trying to get jobs and are working with young school-age people through 826 teaching them HOW TO WRITE and supporting them to get inspired and lift up their voices!!! Why in the world would you cut a program like this that is so successful to job development AND to the communities they serve?? My daughter was planning on applying to the Americorps program after she graduates from SF State next year with the plan to get hired at 826 after her Americorps internship. I am livid and called every one of my Reps today in tears. About to head out to a May Day protest to yell and scream! Here is a call script on this topic: https://voicesforservice.org/grassroots-call-script-and-instructions/
Love Katelyn J, registered! Many of us here in NJ are of the thinking that Sherrill & Gottheimer need to stay in Congress fighting for us from their house seats. They both also accepted money from Musk PAC and Gottheimer is up,to his eyeballs in Tesla stock ownership. They are both non starters for me. We need the candidate who can beat the Republican in Nov. would love to see you “live” with mayors Steve Fulop & Ras Baraka before the June primary. Also, great read you shared at the end. Thank you. 24/7/365. Have a great May Day everyone! ✊🏻
I believe we're having a highly consequential governor's race this year here in NY. But so little news about it as yet.
Same with the NYC mayor's race. There's a little more coverage there (because Andrew Cuomo has decided he deserves another shot at elected office???). But still, not so much coverage nor is it clear who's running, given it's May already...
I also want to shout out all the Vermonters that have shown up each week in front of the court house to sing, chant, and listen before and stand vigil during both Mohsen and Rumeysa's trials. And also shout out the 90 folks who wrote the judge last week on Mohsen's behalf. To your ongoing point about our bodies making a difference, these bodies did make a difference. The judge commented positively on both the people outside and the letters. So, everyone, keep showing up!
I didn't know about this! Wow!
it's been really beautiful, and is made up of a cross section of so many communities, peoples, religions, ages, etc. Some come before work and stay as long as they can, some stay until the day's trial ends. Today's add was two large groups of people meditating and/or praying, throughout the trial. This is the America we're working for, isn't it.
Thanks for all of your amazing work, we're out here!
last night ( her last of her 100 day stint) Rachel (Maddow)described at length the preparations people in Mohsen’s community had made in case he was taken by ICE - including a group text set up, phone numbers for lawyers, organizing the vigils, etc.
And look what happened? HOORAY!!!
So let’s all remember that and make our communities as ready!!!!
A crucial way for Democrats to "throw out the old playbook to fight Trump and win" is to Overturn Citizens United!! Corporations are NOT people, and money is NOT speech!!! Otherwise, both parties are culpable for the corporatocracy that has usurped a government of, by, and for We, the People!
100%!
The FDA may not approve Covid boosters, please call your representatives if you support vaccination availability
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-covid-booster-shots-marty-makary/
Thanks Jess! Just finished my calls to my reps when I saw this - so awesome about Mohsen Mahdawi!! I tried to sign the Global Healthcare letter but the link didn't work for me, FYI. I will try again later. VERY excited about your IG live today with Mikie - she's the candidate we are supporting here in NJ!!
Sorry it's for Congressmembers to sign--eek I thought that was clear. Sorry!
Whaaaat. I’m not a congresswoman yet?? You probably were very clear, I’m just a signing idiot these days 🥸
Becca Balint is a rock star! Just sayin.
She is!
I tried to RSVP to Ms. Jetelina’s zoom yet was taken to a blank page.
Weird it worked for me. Try here? https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1uGpUNzuT5CSLNe_fHnVpA#/registration
Worked for me.
Hey Jess, Thank you for all you do. I was wondering if it would be possible to indicate when a call needs to be made the same day during working hours as the newsletter or if an after-hours call is ok. Like today—you stated that a vote on S.J. Res 49 is “coming any minute” and it makes me wonder if it’s worth calling after hours like I usually do or if I should push myself to call someone before the office closes. I’d hate to call and leave a message when it’s no longer helpful…like the votes were already cast. Hope this makes sense. Thanks!
Good point. The thing is I don't know exactly when the vote is today or tomorrow. But I see what you're saying.
Still it is a coup full of deceit. Narcissism is characterized by a lack of empathy. Any empathy. Trump and Musk are afflicted. They live in a game of conning others. https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/hornswaggling-over-100-days?r=3m1bs
Thank you so much for all you do.
Please shine some light on the April 11th memorandum, Military Mission for Sealing the Southern Border of the United States and Repelling Invasion. This memorandum is in violation of Posse Comitatus Act of 1878.
Please read this ACLU article https://www.aclu.org/news/national-security/trumps-expanded-domestic-military-use-should-worry-us-all.
There is such a flood of attacks on our Democracy that it’s easy or get “lost in the weeds” jumping from one battle to the next. Military occupation of a 60’ wide by 800 mile long and calling it an expansion of Fort Huachuca Army Base is overreach, deploying battle ready soldiers with sophisticated resources is overreach. I fear this memorandum is Trump’s test of what of our resolve and an action which can be used to militarize law enforcement.
Good point!
Amazing news about Mr Mahdawi. Indivisible has a call and email script to Democratic Attorney Generals:
https://www.bluestatedefiance.org/ice
Hello! Excited to see you talk with Mikie Sherrill. If anyone is interested in helping with the NJ and VA governor's race (Abigail Spanberger is great too!), please sign up with Postcards to Swing States. They are doing these two races and the PA Supreme Court Race. They helped with the WI SC race. The postcards are free to order, you just have to write and provide postage.
https://turnoutpac.org/postcards/
YES!
As a New Jersey gal, I must comment on the 2025 state-wide election and your mention of gubernatorial candidate, Mikie Sherrill. I'm a 71 year old progressive Dem and long-time activist. We've been fighting a notorious, boss-driven county Dem machine in NJ for decades and finally had success getting fair ballots for this year's Primary. Sherrill has been endorsed as the Dem machine candidate for Gov in the northern part of the state. She announced her candidacy almost immediately after being re-elected to US Congress, and many folks took issue with that. Sherrill is a moderate Dem who does not support crucial proposed immigration and reproductive rights legislation. There are 6 Dem candidates (and 5 Repubs) running in this race, critical for NJ and for America, with 2 standouts - Steve Fulop and Ras Baraka. Both are Mayors of large cities, and have been lauded for their experience and success managing complex socioeconomic barriers and entrenched bureaucracies. Fulop in particular has earned his stripes by fighting back against NJ's corrupt county party system. As a feminist, I struggle with not supporting the only female candidate in this crowded race, but I just don't think she has the chops and we need her to keep her seat in Washington. We kept the Gov's seat by a very narrow margin 4 years ago (against a candidate who's running again) and our focus must be to KEEP NJ BLUE!
⬆️⬆️⬆️ all this.
Thank you for sharing my petition!
Always! There's an idea for another good one in the comments above. About the Southern border. (:
https://resist.bot/petitions/PCMSJJ
Good morning! Wanting to reach out and bring awareness about the devastating Americorps cuts! Yesterday my 21-year-old daughter arrived at her internship at the wonderful organization 826 Valencia in San Francisco and found out that all the Americorps interns who are the backbone of that organization have been terminated with NO notice! These are young people in their 20s just out of college trying to get jobs and are working with young school-age people through 826 teaching them HOW TO WRITE and supporting them to get inspired and lift up their voices!!! Why in the world would you cut a program like this that is so successful to job development AND to the communities they serve?? My daughter was planning on applying to the Americorps program after she graduates from SF State next year with the plan to get hired at 826 after her Americorps internship. I am livid and called every one of my Reps today in tears. About to head out to a May Day protest to yell and scream! Here is a call script on this topic: https://voicesforservice.org/grassroots-call-script-and-instructions/
Love Katelyn J, registered! Many of us here in NJ are of the thinking that Sherrill & Gottheimer need to stay in Congress fighting for us from their house seats. They both also accepted money from Musk PAC and Gottheimer is up,to his eyeballs in Tesla stock ownership. They are both non starters for me. We need the candidate who can beat the Republican in Nov. would love to see you “live” with mayors Steve Fulop & Ras Baraka before the June primary. Also, great read you shared at the end. Thank you. 24/7/365. Have a great May Day everyone! ✊🏻
I believe we're having a highly consequential governor's race this year here in NY. But so little news about it as yet.
Same with the NYC mayor's race. There's a little more coverage there (because Andrew Cuomo has decided he deserves another shot at elected office???). But still, not so much coverage nor is it clear who's running, given it's May already...
hmmmm...