Tonight, @realDonaldTrump commuted the sentence of his partner-in-crime and convicted felon Roger Stone. Stone was convicted of 7⃣ counts of lying to Congress and witness tampering related to the Trump campaign's ties to Russia. /THREAD nytimes.com/2020/07/10/us/…
In the words of @RepAdamSchiff, "With this commutation, Trump makes clear that there are two systems of justice in America: one for his criminal friends, and one for everyone else."
It's just another example of a president who thinks he is above the law.
The truth is, we shouldn't be surprised. But we should be angry. The Senate had the opportunity in February to hold Trump accountable for his lawlessness. But instead, they let him get away with it.
Just like they let him get away with endless attempts to take away our healthcare. Or, separate kids from their parents at the border. Or, let hundreds of thousands of people die from COVID because there was no plan or tests.
We're going to make sure they own it. So tonight, we've got 2 asks:
First, sign up here to tell us you’re all in to do the work to defeat Trump and defeat these 11 Republican enablers. Our digital program launches in two weeks: pledge.indivisible.org
If you can, chip in $25 to fund our work and ensure that this November, these 11 Republicans and Donald Trump get a loud and clear message that #NobodyIsAboveTheLaw. We’re talking tons of ads, 30 million texts and phone calls, and more. secure.actblue.com/donate/payback…
We know that the news right now is overwhelming and infuriating. But folks, in 116 days, we’re going to win.
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Here’s what we honestly believe: We’re going to win. 🧵
We know the polls are chaotic, but based on every input we have — the Indivisible groups in the field, the anecdotes from the doors, the quality of the campaigns, the dominant policy issues at play, the volunteer energy, and the voter enthusiasm — we believe we will win.
But belief isn’t enough. You still have the power to influence the outcome with one day left to go.
No matter where you live, you can make a difference in this election over the next 24 hours! Plug in your zip code and we’ll show you all your options. 👇 majorityovermaga.org/all-in?source=…
Labor Day is about celebrating the progress won by American workers. And on this Labor Day, it's worth celebrating the resurgence of unions in our country.
This summer has provided plenty of examples of the power of unions, collective action, and solidarity. 🧵
UPS workers recently won a new contract that boosts their wages, ends forced overtime work, and ensures all of their delivery trucks have air conditioning. nbcnews.com/business/busin…
Writers have been on strike in Hollywood since May and actors joined them in July. After 4 months and countless cringeworthy comments by studio executives, the unions remain united in their fight for fair compensation and protections against AI usage. latimes.com/entertainment-…
We just won the most important election of 2023! @janetforjustice’s victory tonight creates a liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court ahead of anticipated seismic cases on abortion access, voting rights, and fair maps. This is a huge win for our democracy!
It puts an end to the judicial rubber stamp for the rigged legislature’s experiments in anti-majoritarian governance in a state that has become a testing ground for the GOP’s efforts to lock in minority rule across the country.
This win will likely result in abortion rights being restored in the state. It could lead to the first fair elections in years for the state’s legislature and even result in newly competitive seats in the House ahead of 2024.
What’s happening in Nashville this week is about gun violence and our continued fight for our lives. It’s also about the MAGA GOP’s reflexive need to attack our democracy any time they’re confronted with the deadly consequences of their policies. 🧵tn.chalkbeat.org/2023/4/3/23668…
Students at school, congregants at places of worship, shoppers at grocery stores: no matter who we are, we're all at continued risk because of legislative inaction. Folks in Tennessee, like countless communities devastated by gun violence, are literally fighting for their lives.
Most people want our government to do something about gun violence. Many made their voices heard in Nashville this week. At first, this outcry was met with disturbing indifference: TN’s own @RepTimBurchett admitted they weren’t going to fix the problem. nbcnews.com/politics/congr…
Mark Finchem isn’t just talk though - he traveled across the country to join his fellow Oath Keepers for the insurrection on January 6 at the US Capitol. azmirror.com/2021/06/02/mar…
Mark Finchem didn’t just attend the January 6 riots though, he was a key planner in starting this dangerous campaign in Arizona. azmirror.com/2021/02/10/the…
*taps microphone* And now an important message from Secretary @HillaryClinton!
We're all focused on winning the midterms and defending our congressional majorities. That’s critical. But we also must take the fight to MAGA Republicans at the state level: crushthecoup.org
All our Crush the Coup candidates are running in highly competitive races and we’ve identified one from each state who is facing extra challenges that an infusion of late cash will help them overcome. If you're able, please consider making a donation: secure.actblue.com/donate/crushth…
These are races we can win but these six candidates need more support. People running for state legislature don’t have the benefit of big email lists, media coverage, or nationwide name recognition, but their races could very well determine what kind of democracy we have in 2024.