We’re getting slammed by wave after wave of executive orders, the disappearing of government websites, and cruel policies in an attempt to overwhelm and numb us to the coup happening before our very eyes. The world’s wealthiest person, Elon Musk, now has full access to the Dept of Treasury, despite not being elected to his “DOGE” position. Repeat: MUSK IS NOT AN ELECTED OFFICIAL. Musk and his minions are currently looting federal government infrastructure. This morning, Musk announced they’re shutting down USAID (U.S. Agency for International Development). Fortunately, some Representatives are speaking out. None of this stuff is ethical or legal. And yet, here we are. UPDATES on this POST here

I attended a mass call to action last night with about 50,000 other people.

The immediate strategy is to put pressure on the Senate to stop the confirmation of Russell Vought who is the architect of Project 2025. If Vought is confirmed to head the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), he will follow through on his promise to “put civil servants in trauma.” That means an end to air traffic control, food and water safety, and everything else we rely on.

It was stressed over and over during the mass call that what is happening is NOT a partisan issue–this isn’t Republicans vs Democrats–this is ALL OF US vs the billionaires. Every single Senator needs to know we need them to fight like hell for the programs and policies that help us.

The strategy is to show up in person at the local offices for your Senators. This map shows where actions have been planned. If you can’t make it in person, CALL and EMAIL YOUR SENATORS to let them know you are not happy with what’s happening. And the Democrats specifically need to know we demand they get a spine. I like to remind mine that the Republicans prevented Obama from appointing a Supreme Court justice because they know how to obstruct. In fact, Republicans distributed a memo outlining every tactic they could use to shut down 2009 attempts for healthcare.

Here’s what Democrats can be doing right now.

But we don’t need to get all wonky in our messaging, we only need to let them know we DO NOT WANT billionaires and tech bros to have access to our personal information. Tell them about the programs you and your neighbors rely on (Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, etc.)

Please, make noise! Do not let them overwhelm you with their cruelty. Stand in community with your neighbors. Share information and resources. Don’t stop talking about what’s happening before our very eyes. I added WIRED to my independent journalism post because they’re taking the lead on Elon Musk and his dismantling of the federal government.

Solidarity! ✊🏾