Hi, all, and happy Sunday! Also merry Christmas Eve to all who celebrate the holiday! I may be on vacation, but good news can’t wait! So here’s your Sunday roundup of everything nice that happened in the last seven days or so. As usual, there were more wins than you may think.
Thanks, Jessica! You are great! May you enjoy rest and peace of heart and mind as you pass through the end of 2023 and into 2024 and may you continue to have strength, energy, courage and determination to collect and pass on the ways that all of your readers can take heart and go into action!!!!!!!
I have the same question. I thought maybe the eight signers are part of a committee but that doesn’t seem to be the case. To Nadine’s point, does anyone know why there aren’t more signers?
More good news from the sunshine state.😎 833,743 of 891,523 required signatures for abortion access in Fl !!!( Not sure updated figure for Republican signees)
Sorry, I should have clarified ! That’s how many signatures the Fl Dept of Elections have verified to date .We can do this ! 🤞on Florida Supreme Court to not block.
Such a big deal for Wisconsin and for America. Republicans actually being accountable to their voters is the first step in loosening the grip of MAGA extremism on their party.
Jessica, I'm not sure if you read these comments and I do not know how else to contact you about an issue I'm having with Resistbot and, although I did not cancel receiving them, I'm no longer getting the daily front pages of the 3 newspapers I had subscribed to receive. Also, who and what is WATERMELON? I'm getting text from WATERMELON from 50409. ~Mark J. Castellano~
"Watermelon" seems to be a username for someone who has created petitions for Resistbot. You probably signed one of their petitions and also clicked a box or button that "subscribed" you to any future petitions from them. They currently have 11,000 (!) followers (which sounds like you might be one of them). I don't know any more than that, but it's interesting that you're getting actual texts from them since Resistbot tries to avoid text msgs due to the much higher cost than when ppl sign up/follow/subscribe via a social messaging app like WhatsApp, Messenger or Telegram.
Hopefully by now you were able to reach them via the support email and yes, they are very responsive. I don't do most social media but I am in their Discord server.
Wishing you a happy Christmas and new year, Jean. May you have a peaceful and restful week. It’s so good to start the holiday weekend with very positive news.
Forgive a delayed response, Janet. I started to feel sick on Christmas eve and it increased as the day went on. Still not well and hoping to turn the corner little by little. Have felt badly not to return the kind wishes ... just haven't had the strength for much of anything.
So here's to my wish for you ... may these days be peaceful and restful.
Jean, I’m sorry you feel sick and there’s never any rush to respond. There are days when I’m so busy that I can’t check my notifications for a couple of days. So please just take care of yourself, and I hope you feel better by the end of the week.
What an amazing list. I yelled out loud when I saw the WI decision earlier this week. We helped make this happen!!!
I also want to say that my 12 year old gave me my best Christmas present-a banned book coffee mug celebrating those books. We advocates are seen for what we stand for. It brought tears to my eyes.
That is so much good news Jessica that one might be inclined to say you made most of it up. As Star Multitasker that you are, there is no way you could have time for that!!
HO HO HO !!!!!!! and have VERY Happy Hollidays andenjoy all your gatherings.
Adding to the DOT news, for all traveling this week, DOT has seriously upgraded its consumer protection role. You can check out resources for flyers at
Amazing list to celebrate with! 🥳 Thank you for taking time from your break to share❤️ !
Of course! Happy holidays, KC!
Okay, I'll say it. You saved the best for last, Jessica! Gimme some more of that thar Dark Brandon!
😂 so good, right?
Thanks, Jessica! You are great! May you enjoy rest and peace of heart and mind as you pass through the end of 2023 and into 2024 and may you continue to have strength, energy, courage and determination to collect and pass on the ways that all of your readers can take heart and go into action!!!!!!!
Beautifully and sincerely expressed. I believe you speak for all of us.
And thank YOU, Bitsy!
Thank you, Laine. Happy holidays and New Year to you, as well.
Hi Jessica- Jamie Raskin ( from January 6 commission makes the case for Trump to be removed from the ballot: https://moco360.media/2023/12/22/rep-raskin-says-trump-is-ineligible-for-public-office-according-to-constitution/
Ooh will read now!
I don't want to poo-poo all the good news, genuinely curious why more Democrats didn't sign the letter about Thomas recusing himself.
That is an excellent question, and I wish I knew the answer to it.
I agree, there should have been dozens (if not more) signatures on that. Thomas is a blight on the Supreme Court.
I have the same question. I thought maybe the eight signers are part of a committee but that doesn’t seem to be the case. To Nadine’s point, does anyone know why there aren’t more signers?
Thanks, Jess, for a great message for the holidays, and for all you do to keep us appropriately enraged and actively engaged!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!
Back at you, Bob! Thanks so much for all you do!
Thanks, Jess !
More good news from the sunshine state.😎 833,743 of 891,523 required signatures for abortion access in Fl !!!( Not sure updated figure for Republican signees)
❤️💚🤍
Yes! I think I actually had that in last weeks? But I’d forgotten to put in the part about the Republicans.
Sorry, I should have clarified ! That’s how many signatures the Fl Dept of Elections have verified to date .We can do this ! 🤞on Florida Supreme Court to not block.
Dang! You're up early! 😉 Thanks for the list of good news and the links - I checked 'em 🤗 Merry and restful holidays to you and yours. 🕊
Thanks, Beth. And actually, I was up late. Scheduled it to go out first thing the morning after I finished it. (:
Such a big deal for Wisconsin and for America. Republicans actually being accountable to their voters is the first step in loosening the grip of MAGA extremism on their party.
Yes! It’s huge!
Jessica, I'm not sure if you read these comments and I do not know how else to contact you about an issue I'm having with Resistbot and, although I did not cancel receiving them, I'm no longer getting the daily front pages of the 3 newspapers I had subscribed to receive. Also, who and what is WATERMELON? I'm getting text from WATERMELON from 50409. ~Mark J. Castellano~
Mark I would go to their website and look for the “contact us” button. They are extremely responsive.
Whose website?
Actually email support@resist.bot I just looked it up.
Thank you! And Happiest of Holidays to you and yours!
"Watermelon" seems to be a username for someone who has created petitions for Resistbot. You probably signed one of their petitions and also clicked a box or button that "subscribed" you to any future petitions from them. They currently have 11,000 (!) followers (which sounds like you might be one of them). I don't know any more than that, but it's interesting that you're getting actual texts from them since Resistbot tries to avoid text msgs due to the much higher cost than when ppl sign up/follow/subscribe via a social messaging app like WhatsApp, Messenger or Telegram.
Hopefully by now you were able to reach them via the support email and yes, they are very responsive. I don't do most social media but I am in their Discord server.
"... as long as we stick together, lead with love, and don’t quit before the miracle."
So beautiful, and so you, Jess!
And may it be so for us all! 💖
Wishing you a happy Christmas and new year, Jean. May you have a peaceful and restful week. It’s so good to start the holiday weekend with very positive news.
Forgive a delayed response, Janet. I started to feel sick on Christmas eve and it increased as the day went on. Still not well and hoping to turn the corner little by little. Have felt badly not to return the kind wishes ... just haven't had the strength for much of anything.
So here's to my wish for you ... may these days be peaceful and restful.
Jean, I’m sorry you feel sick and there’s never any rush to respond. There are days when I’m so busy that I can’t check my notifications for a couple of days. So please just take care of yourself, and I hope you feel better by the end of the week.
Thank you for your kindness, Janet. 💫
Hope you’re on the mend. Happy new year!
I am, Janet. You're so kind, and return wishes for a happy new year.
Merry Christmas, Jessica and family!
What an amazing list. I yelled out loud when I saw the WI decision earlier this week. We helped make this happen!!!
I also want to say that my 12 year old gave me my best Christmas present-a banned book coffee mug celebrating those books. We advocates are seen for what we stand for. It brought tears to my eyes.
Thanks Jess!
That is so much good news Jessica that one might be inclined to say you made most of it up. As Star Multitasker that you are, there is no way you could have time for that!!
HO HO HO !!!!!!! and have VERY Happy Hollidays andenjoy all your gatherings.
Wonderful to see such good things happening!
Adding to the DOT news, for all traveling this week, DOT has seriously upgraded its consumer protection role. You can check out resources for flyers at
https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer
Thhan( you, Jess.
Merry Christmas to you and your family and here's to a
fantastic 2024.