Bernard LaFayette, who died Thursday, laid the foundations of the Selma, Alabama, campaign that culminated in the passage of the Voting Rights Act. He was a Freedom Rider and helped found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. n.pr/4csIbWh
We cannot reform or retrain ICE. Cruelty is the feature, not a flaw. #abolishice
Thank you for your consistent moral courage, @pressley.house.gov. We appreciate you standing up for us❤️
When the history books are written, they will tell the story of Marc Elias and his work in maintaining free and fair elections. You have been relentless. Thank you.
My first remarks since being arrested last night.
Brutal column in the Kansas City Star about a local real estate company trying to avoid public scrutiny for selling ICE a property for a massive prison camp:
www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...
We are at the arresting journalists phase now. But we are past the DNI at a federal raid at an elections office phase.
From Massachusetts to Minnesota, the people demand accountability.
Abolish ICE.
Impeach Kristi Noem.
End qualified immunity.
Cut off funding for DHS.
Congress cannot keep sponsoring this campaign of cruelty.
Statement from Senator Jerry Moran (R) Kansas.
They continue to tell us to not believe what we hear and what we see with our own eyes and ears. About everything.
1. They lie.
2. We know they lie.
3. They know they are lying.
4. They know we know they are lying.
I don’t want to hear anything from an elected official unless it’s a plan to defund the DHS and impeach Noem, Bovino, etc. No texts. No emails. No talk about the economy. Step up or step off.
Philando Castile.
Steel. Trap.
No family should fear seeking medical care for their child. Never.
In October, ICE grabbed Maher Tarabishi.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
Members of Congress: stop posting online and APPEAR, PHYSICALLY on the steps of the Capitol to decry this unconstitutional violation of domestic & international law. SHOW THE PEOPLE the level of danger we are facing as a country.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
"I’m going to walk y’all through why this is very bad, and I’ll attempt to make it as clear as possible to outline the unnecessary risks and complications Trump is now forcing upon our country and the people of Venezuela and international stability."
ICE is out of control.
"All is lost" narratives are popular because people generally do not want to take action. Taking action is tiring so if all is lost, you are off the hook. Nothing is more seductive than not having to do anything.
A collage of photos of medically complex and disabled children holding up hand-decorated letters that spell out “THANK YOU ALICE!” Each child holds one letter, and many appear to have disabilities or use mobility devices. The background fades from blue to white, with the “Little Lobbyists” logo and the tagline “Advocating for Kids with Complex Medical Needs & Disabilities” at the bottom.
Today, Little Lobbyists honors #AliceWong, a ferocious advocate for disability justice and disability culture-maker who died on November 14 at the age of 51. Alice was a larger-than-life figure in the disability community and a friend to Little Lobbyists
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A young child wearing glasses gives a high-five to an adult. The image includes text noting that although IDEA provides early intervention for very young children, only about half of those eligible are enrolled.
Join the #IDEA50 Week of Action! Share your story, tag your members of Congress, and call for full funding of special education services. #FundIDEA
Medicaid is a lifeline for disabled Americans. It’s what keeps people living full, joyful lives in their own homes and communities.
"PROMISE OF A VOTE ON HEALTHCARE"
The Trump administration has killed IRS Direct File, the program that let you file your taxes for free. Direct File will not be operational this coming tax season.
🚨NEW: "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" just dropped its first response to ABC, FCC chair, and Disney firing Jimmy Kimmel.
Trump ain't sleeping tonight. 🤣
This is a must-watch. 🔥
"A #Medicaid waiver program helps Kinsley Stadler and Emma Staggs thrive in their homes despite significant disabilities. When their moms went to DC to implore Republicans in Congress not to pass huge cuts to Medicaid, some GOP staff locked their doors while others rolled their eyes."
Photo of me and Zini in front of thousands of luminaries and the Washington Monument.
At a 60 hr vigil for Medicaid. The candles represent the over 800,000 people who could lose Medicaid. Congress' reconciliation bill will likely result in almost $1 trillion being stolen. And all to allow billionaires and millionaires to continue to steal money from the most vulnerable.
