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Scott Dworkin's avatar

NEW-Tell Congress to push back on Trump’s DC takeover: https://tinyurl.com/2jpp94yk

Links to everything we are doing: https://www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/how-were-fighting-trump

Tell Congress to support law to unmask ICE: https://tinyurl.com/bp8cau82

Tell Congress save the National Weather Service: https://tinyurl.com/bdbur8df

Tell Congress to investigate the Jeffrey Epstein trafficking case: https://tinyurl.com/4pfh2p4f

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Ms Jonington's avatar

Mayor Wu is awesome. And Rep Collier is a BOSS

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Paula Dean's avatar

I'm so grateful that she's my Mayor. I'm so blessed to live in Massachusetts. But even with our great people in office, we can't escape from the apocalyptic stupidity of tRumPutin's idiocracy. The next election is too far away!

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CA Productions/Carol Ann's avatar

Ms. Wu is a force to be reckoned with.

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Richard Waddell's avatar

And a most accomplished pianist. Check out her Rhapsody in Blue with the

Boston Pops:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omxAby8anJ0

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Here she makes a case for learning a musical instrument!

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Scott Dworkin's avatar

As a lifelong piano player, WOW I just watched this AMAZING

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TONY's avatar

Thank you for the reminder! She's amazing!

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Richard Waddell's avatar

And inspiring.

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TONY's avatar

Mayor WU is a MASTER at herding CATS!

She makes the CARPETBAGGING NEWTON NEBBISH look like a CLOWN!

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CA Productions/Carol Ann's avatar

Wow, thank you...One of my favorites. She was stunning.

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Warrior4Justice's avatar

And so humble and sincere.

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Janet's avatar

I have noticed that many women are making good trouble, and since “well behaved women seldom make history,” I have hope!

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foofaraw & Chiquita(ARF!)'s avatar

It seems that when "men" like Trump want to change history, they send someone out to the Smithsonian with a Sharpie.

Women have to actually do the work (even for long after) for the history they created to be considered true.

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foofaraw & Chiquita(ARF!)'s avatar

BTW,

I'm a 67-yo white male.

I call 'em like I see 'em...

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netta glaser's avatar

I'm with you!

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CA Productions/Carol Ann's avatar

Being well-behaved has nothing to do with it.... We, the women of America, will kick ass, anytime, anywhere.

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Janet's avatar

Thats the point but not all do.

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foofaraw & Chiquita(ARF!)'s avatar

The MAGAettes around here absolutely LUV Thump. (And they voted for him decisively in the south.)

I guess compared to their local MAGA "options" for romance or marriage, almost anything can be an improvement. (Although one loud, ignorant racist spewing hate seems much the same to me as every other.)

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Talula's avatar

Had the very same thought!!

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Suzanne Ryan's avatar

Our news keeps getting better and better. Thanks for reporting it Scott!

I was thinking about what I can do right now. Here are some actions to support Rep. Nicole Collier;

1) Send thank you notes to Rep. Nicole Collier

Texas House of Representatives

PO Box 12910

Austin, Texas 78711-2910

2) Call Speaker of the Texas House, Dustin Burrows and complain about his lack of judgement in governing - tell him it’s is despicable how Rep. Nicole Collier is being treated. His office number is 512-463-0542.

3) Send a fax with your sentiments…512-463-1516

Thank you, fellow democratic justice seekers!

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Susan Niemann's avatar

Hey, thanks for the contact information. I'm sharing this, Suzanne. Thank you!

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Suzanne Ryan's avatar

You are very welcome!

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Peggy Freeman's avatar

Suzanne, thank you so much for the address! I am going to write a thank you note to her today! She is totally AWESOME!

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Suzanne Ryan's avatar

You are very welcome!

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Talula's avatar

Thank you for suggesting this idea and posting her address. She needs to know that there is a wellspring of support for her. I also looked up her email and sent a note of thanks. She can be reached at nicole.collier@house.texas.gov

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Suzanne Ryan's avatar

Great! Thanks for posting that!

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Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

Just called.

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Suzanne Ryan's avatar

Thank you!

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Rhonda Winters's avatar

Amen and thank you 🙏💕

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Leanne (Anna)'s avatar

Thank you!

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J.R.'s avatar

Thank you. I will send a note

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Suzanne Ryan's avatar

Great! Thanks!

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Claire's avatar

Thanks for this info!

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Suzanne Ryan's avatar

You are very welcome!

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Sam Jones's avatar

It’s never a good idea to bet against Texas women!

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maryc's avatar

It is never a good idea to bet against ANY WOMAN.

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EaB's avatar

Women legislators definitely have the SPINES that we’ve been looking for!

Many of the ‘silent Democrats’ are finding out that We the People are watching and need to hear their voices at this inflection point of whether we can keep this democracy or not.

It’s showtime y’all!!!

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EaB's avatar

P.S. Scott you’re🙌🏻👏🏻💪🏼

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TONY's avatar

What an amazingly STUPID IDEA Brain Dead Texas REPUBLICANS concocted!

The WORLD is watching these FASCISTS!

Just watching the REPUBLICAN CLOWN SHOW in TEXAS is breathtaking! Remember that they couldn't even figure out how to keep the lights on? And then they allowed TEXANS to freeze or go hungry? Those darn LIBS got together & brought FOOD & BLANKETS!

Those darn LIBS faulted the CLOWN for going to CAN CUN, leaving the DOG in his unheated house with no food.

Never regulated storm water runoff & homes were destroyed, TOXIC WASTE SITES flooded...

After a MASS SCHOOL SHOOTING, ABBOTT rushed in the opposite direction to a fundraiser...never contacted the families of victims, never offered condolences...maybe because they weren't WHITE?

Good thing TEXAS has the MUSK NAZI to destroy their environment!

This is REPUBLICAN GOVERNANCE!

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Don't Stop Me Now - TLawrence's avatar

...or most women in general! They keep forgetting women are over 50% of the population, and we have options they aren't going to like. We are not cattle, or brood mares or possessions. We have brains, have accomplishments, and the fact they are so adamant to control us is because they are weak and afraid of us. Their weakness is our strength. Examples are the two women mentioned in the article - strong women who are courageous enough to stand up against oppression and injustice. They don't want women to unite! This time will be bigger than last. As for Texas, why are citizens getting po'd that their taxpayer money is being spent on full time guards for 51 Democrats?

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J.R.'s avatar

Precisely

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Susan Niemann's avatar

When will Pam Bondi get disbarred for her despicable efforts to do the bidding of an insane felon? Because he is clearly insane.

And Rep Collier inspires us all. Thanks to Suzanne Ryan in this thread for sharing

contact info.

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Scott Dworkin's avatar

In a few years hopefully---not anytime soon ugh

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Paula Dean's avatar

The people around tRump appear to be letting him destroy himself. He is no longer useful, and those who voted for him actually voted for JD.....they just didn't know it.

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Monica P.'s avatar

Great to see what Representative Nicole Collier has done. Now I understand other representatives have come back and are following suit. Mayor Wu is awesome.

don-old keeps throwing spaghetti at the wall, and it hasn’t been sticking.

Thanks for another day of great news, Scott! Onward!

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netta glaser's avatar

thanks Scott

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Elizabeth's avatar

Maybe just maybe when the tangerine menace mentions the perils of mail in voting to the media someone will have balls enough to list the democracies that use mail in voting successfully. It’s really NOT democratic to follow the path of a war criminal. But thats the point isn’t it?

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Cheryl Johnson's avatar

Not to mention that Trump himself uses mail-in voting!!

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Talula's avatar

Bingo! Do as I say, not as I do.

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Mary's avatar

I'm searching for pic of him and Melon(ia) in car doin mail in votes.

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Mike Hammer's avatar

Nicole Collier is 🔥

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Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

Has anyone seen all the Twitter responses Governor Newsom has done against Trump? They are awesome. He is totally mimicking Trump. Then Fox says oh, don't act like such a child but it's okay for Trump to be the baby. I got a good laugh this morning. Go Governor Newsom!

Go Texas Democrats! Go everyone who is fighting for democracy for our Constitution who goes to rallies who does everything they can to oppose this regime!!! Never stand down. Ooh rah!

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Scott Dworkin's avatar

Yes it is more important than a lot of folks could ever imagine. His social media team has acted like it is him sitting around all day just posting messages, when it has been one of the biggest propaganda campaigns ever. And Newsom is dismantling it by showing how absurd it is. I am loving every minute of it.

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Ralph T's avatar

The Fox "News" people are wusses and liars. And their audience is made up of stupid and/or brainwashed morons.

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J.R.'s avatar

I only call them FOX because the News part is a damn lie

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Ralph T's avatar

It definitely is. From the start, it has always been a Republican propaganda channel. And for a decade now, they might as well call themselves the Trump channel.

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CA Productions/Carol Ann's avatar

We, The People, are finally waking up and pushing back. It took a minute, but now with Gavin and others, it's starting to spread. People, we can beat this tired old lunatic and his minions by standing strong. Let's not get mad, let's get even and win the Day. I call them the Pussy Posse, no balls, no game.

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Lisa's avatar

Nicole Collier is truly courageous! As scary as it is, we all need to stand up to save our democracy!! Nicole is a true hero!!

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Scott Dworkin's avatar

For sure Lisa!

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Charles Bastille's avatar

Trump is insane, truly and clinically, but he knows every seat in the House and Senate is up for grabs and that there could be an Impeachment Majority after the elections. No seat is safe for Republicans. They don't seem to realize it yet.

He can whine about mail-in voting and sign all the executive orders he wants, but it won't change the fact that he can do nothing about it.

Meanwhile, Dominion kicked another right-wing propaganda outlet right in the nuts. Newsmax agreed to pay $67 million to settle the Dominion defamation lawsuit. More evidence of just how wrong the pedo-thief is.

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PeachBlossom's avatar

I think Trump is more than just insane -- he's completely evil, having sold his soul to the dark side long, long ago.

Regarding Newsmax, I would hope that having to pay that amount would be the precursor to bankruptcy, but I'm cynical enough to think some MAGA billionaire or organization would just pay the fine for them.

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J.R.'s avatar

I’m not sure he ever had a soul.

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Paula Dean's avatar

Or a brain!

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Talula's avatar

Agreed. They will finance these abominations but refuse to pay their employees a living wage or needed benefits. This needs to stop.

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CA Productions/Carol Ann's avatar

Agree with you. The Repuke Party doesn't seem to get it, and Dopey will listen to anyone (Putin this time) about any way or how he can cheat.

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Theodora's avatar

“Don’t mess with Texas women.” Brava, Rep Nicole Collier! 👏🏼

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Sherrill Cannon's avatar

Rep Collier is brave and righteous and Texas has to stop intimidating its own elected members of Congress just to appease the wannabe dictator currently (and hopefully temporarily) occupying the White House. Don’t mess with Texas women!!!

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Linda C Johnson's avatar

I so appreciate Scott "The Truth Whisperer" Dworkin 🌹🌹. Your daily reports keep me optimistic that life will get better.

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Scott Dworkin's avatar

Thank you Linda!

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Peggy Freeman's avatar

That is the absolute truth, Linda! He does a fantastic job!

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Scott Dworkin's avatar

Thanks Peggy!

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Carl Selfe's avatar

It’s sad. The Epstein files being hidden when Bondi by herself can release them. COVERUP!!! To think, the world’s wealthiest country increased taxes on and stripped benefits from the poor—to feed the wealthy. Gerrymander-elected government does not serve its people. Tear this house down. Give heathcare, food, and living wages to everyone. Here are 108 protest signs for your protests. Protesting is now critical for Occupied D.C. There is time to get signs printed for your protest group. Fill the hands of the signless. FreeDC!

https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/protest-sign-sign-everywhere-a-sign

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