I have seen this before: when authoritarians build the infrastructure of a police state, that machinery can be flipped on overnight, to grab power, crush opposition, and end democracy. Trump laid the groundwork. Right-wing propaganda is setting the stage. Don’t look away. 2/ Trump allies are openly calling for martial law. That’s not a conspiracy theory. It’s part of a dangerous strategy: provoke unrest, declare a “national emergency,” and suspend civil rights in the name of “order.”

🧵Over the past week, people in Miami and in red areas like the Keys across political affiliations and backgrounds have been approaching me, outraged by the lawlessness and blatant violations of our Constitution by Trump and unofficial puppets like Musk. They ask me “What can we do?”

A LOT! Here’s where to start: 2/ Get Organized!

Join local grassroots groups fighting for democracy. This battle is won with numbers and strategy.

Speak Up!

Call out corruption online and in your community. Silence is complicity, and we can’t afford that. Follow Moveon.org

1. Democracy doesn’t collapse overnight, it erodes over time. When those in power undermine the constitution and the rule of law, when the press loses not only its independence but also credibility, when citizens of our society normalize corruption and disengage from civic participation, we pave the way to authoritarianism….🧵 2. America has allowed extreme right wing populist leaders who stoke ethnic, racial and ideological divides to gain and remain in power while they demonize the opposition as “enemies” to silence dissent and control government.

If you haven't been paying attention, let me introduce you to some of the fearless women leaders of Florida who solidly won their nominations last night! They'll lead the charge for change to get our state back on track🧵 Congratulations, @gayforcongress! Now let’s unseat extremist Matt Gaetz in FL’s 1st District and protect our rights 💪

Looks like my post on the corruption in Florida GOP circles struck a nerve with some people — so let me just show you what I’m talking about: Rick Scott’s Medicare fraud: sun-sentinel.com/2018/10/02/gov…

Voter registration in Florida must be closely studied to understand what’s truly going on with these numbers keeping in mind that the FL GOP wants you to believe that FL has become a red state. It is NOT. Here’s a recent “active” list of registered voters including 3.8 mill NPAs. 2. And now look at this chart, the number of “inactive” voters listed is more than 800 thousand. Who are these “inactive” voters? Many have been thrown out of the rolls for wrong addresses, not voting, or former felons who after 2018 had their voting rights restored.

🧵.@GovRonDeSantis is following the footsteps of dictators in Cuba, Venezuela & Nicaragua countries that have stood by Russia like the ultra MAGA wing in FL & the US. Violating civil rights, retaliating against opposition, imprisoning people for “voting” & theguardian.com/us-news/2023/j… 2. has created an economy in FL that works only for the ultra wealthy. Ask any teacher, nurse, or janitor if they can afford to live here. FL’s inflation is higher than the national average bc of failed policies by DeSantos & his ultra MAGA legislature. miamiherald.com/money/florida-…

🧵America was built on the premise that every individual has the right to the liberty of his/her own conscience & the freedom to choose their own destiny. But now the rise of Christian nationalism & white supremacists are a threat to our national security. nytimes.com/2021/05/12/us/… 2. Backed by powerful groups, this movement isn’t lead by one individual, billionaires have taken control of mainstream media, local, state & national politics w/an effort to take total control funding campaigns to appoint Supreme Court justices & .. narativ.org/2022/08/23/bil…

President Biden is right - gun violence poses an existential risk to the health & safety of our children and families. He knows that WE MUST ACT and is delivering the kind of comprehensive plan needed to keep American communities safe. The Safer America Plan will: 🧵

https://twitter.com/potus/status/1564701843116232705

Be fully paid for and include $37 billion in new funding for police and community violence prevention programs, including the money needed to hire 100,000 additional police officers - all of whom will be required to receive proper training.

🧵More than 30 yrs ago, my mother brought my sisters & me to this nation, escaping political corruption of our native Ecuador & seeking freedoms & opportunities only available here in America. This is the story of many of us living in SoFL who've seen & experienced firsthand 1/7 2. the corrosive & demoralizing effect of pervasive corruption & the abuse of power by government leaders in our countries of birth. We've seen authoritarian dictators on both the left & right subvert democratic institutions and freedoms. Many in FL fled brutal communist regimes

The best way to stop authoritarians is preventing them from holding office.

Just like we have seen in Venezuela after Maduro took office, Ron DeSantis has used his election to develop his governorship into a full fledged authoritarian regime.

Here’s how..🧵 1. DeSantis has, and continues to target the media by using repressive politics.

DeSantis’ spokesperson has systematically targeted and harassed well respected journalists and media outlets resulting in her suspension from Twitter. 2/6
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Many have commented on Democratic losses in South Florida and with Latinos across the country.

As the Congresswoman from #FL26 who lost her seat, and the first South American immigrant ever elected to Congress...

Let me set the record straight. (1/8) My district voted for Clinton +16% and Trump +6% — that's a DRAMATIC 22 pt swing at the top of the ticket not easily explained by this false narrative of progressives versus moderates.

I won by 2% in 2018 and lost by 3% in 2020. (2/8)