The Fighting Back Starter Pack
A list of opposition leaders, resisters, and very irreverent, sarcastic people who help keep American democracy strong.
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@ki10br4v0.bsky.social
@rbreich.bsky.social
Berkeley professor, former Secretary of Labor. Co-founder of @inequalitymedia.bsky.social and @imcivicaction.bsky.social. Substack: http://robertreich.substack.com Preorder my new book: https://sites.prh.com/reich Visit my website: https://rbreich.com/
@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
Editor in Chief, MeidasNews. Former Fed & State Prosecutor, Marine, Attorney. Switched parties from R to D in 2020. MeidasPlus.com/subscribe
@just-jack-1.bsky.social
"Our capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but our inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary." https://buymeacoffee.com/justjack1
@muellershewrote.com
Owner of MSW Media, host of The Daily Beans, UnJustified, and Cleanup on Aisle 45 podcasts. #Leguminati. Veteran. She/Her Substack: muellershewrote.com Secure contact: FedOath@pm.me Signal: muellershewrote.23 Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/TheDailyBeans
@altnps.bsky.social
The official "Resistance" team of U.S. National Park Service. Our website: www.ourparks.org
@schiff.senate.gov
Husband. Father. U.S. Senator for California. Fighting for an economy that works for everyone and for our democracy.
@meidastouch.com
The fastest growing independent news network in the world. We cover breaking news, politics, law and more. We are unapologetically pro-democracy.
@governorwalz.mn.gov
Dad, husband, teacher, coach, veteran. Governor of Minnesota. Working to move our state forward as #OneMinnesota.
@thedavidpakmanshow.bsky.social
Independent progressive podcast & online show, hosted by @davidpakman.bsky.social ➡️ Subscribe on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Youtube https://linktr.ee/davidpakman
@davidpakman.bsky.social
@lincolnproject.us
"You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” – Abraham Lincoln 🏴☠️ | Home of #TheBreakdown and LP Podcast
@repraulruizmd.bsky.social
Emergency physician, public servant, and dad. Proudly serving California's 25th Congressional District.
@repbillfoster.bsky.social
Scientist. Businessman. Proud to represent the 11th Congressional District of Illinois.
@juliabrownley.house.gov
Fighting #ForThePeople of California's 26th Congressional District
@pingree.house.gov
Organic Farmer 👩🌾 Mom of 3. Grandma of 7. Maine islander 🌊.
@amo.house.gov
Proudly representing Rhode Island's First Congressional District in the United States Congress.
@salinas.house.gov
Working for #OR06. Proud Latina, mom, and first-generation American. Member @houseagdems.bsky.social & House Science Committee. Leader in the @hispaniccaucus.bsky.social & @newdems.bsky.social.
@repcohen.bsky.social
Memphis | Ranking Member of Aviation Subcommittee | Champion for Justice and Civil Rights on Judiciary Committee | House Ranking Member of Helsinki Commission
@repdean.bsky.social
Congresswoman serving Pennsylvania’s Fourth District of Montgomery and Berks Counties | Committees: Appropriations & Foreign Affairs | “Courage is in the air" dean.house.gov
@repdwightevans.bsky.social
Representing the 3rd Congressional District in PA. Making Ideas Matter since 1980. evans.house.gov
@pattymurray.bsky.social
U.S. Senator, Washington State | Vice Chair of the United States Senate Committee on Appropriations | Working everyday for WA families. Repost ≠ Endorsement
@murray.senate.gov
U.S. Senator, Washington state | Senate Appropriations Vice Chair | Working every day to help people and solve problems
@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social
Editor at large, The Bulwark. Director, Defending Democracy Together. Host, Conversations with Bill Kristol. Never Trump.
@skeetofgod.bsky.social
Disappointed but not surprised. Now ruling a brand new universe: https://theskeetofgod.com.
@cheferic1970.bsky.social
I will never bow down to a tyrannical dictator. He’s already a lame duck. Let’s hope a 3rd impeachment seals the deal!! “Nolite te bastardes carborundum”
@fuhgeddabouit2025.bsky.social
New Yorker 💙☕️💙 #RESIST #VotedForKamala #WeWereWarned #CriminalTrumpFreedCopKillers #Felon47 #RememberJan6 #ImpeachTrumpAGAIN #PutinPuppetRussianAssetTrump #GreatDay4aMassiveHeartAttack #FuckMusk #Everyaccusationisaconfession 🤥 #Ukraine 🇺🇦
@onewokecitizen.bsky.social
Being Woke has always been a superpower and not a weakness | News & Politics | Just say no to MAGA🚫| #NeverTrump | #NeverMusk | #Resist ✊🏽
@resistandfight.bsky.social
Retired nurse/educator. MSN. Here to fight the theocracy. Abortion is healthcare. Science is real. Everyone deserves equality. Block all Magats. Boston to SF Bay Area transplant decades ago. Love 💙is all we need!
@stephhicks.bsky.social
Oregonian by way of Washington state. Embarrassed by the kakistocracy and a** kissing of USA oligarchs. Never Trumper, anti-facist. MAGA drove me from GOP. Voting blue since 2016. 💙Lawyer, marathoner, cancer survivor, type 1 diabetic. No DM 🚫
@leftwingnews.bsky.social
@resistforgood.bsky.social
@MamaKeiki @KeikiForHouse & @ResistForGOOD #Indivisible left X #ResistForGOOD #DemCast Antitrump since the 1970s 2018WAState DEMCandidate MultiracialMulticultural ChineseKanaka KetoowahAcadian IrishScottishEnglish Live on rural SacredLands of ColvilleRez
@phistus.bsky.social
Life long liberal and retired civil servant a blue dot in a red state 🚫DMs please
@potusbumblephuq.bsky.social
Lifelong political hack. Fairly well educated. OG liberal. Zero tolerance for racism, bigotry and misogyny. Living the dream in SoCal with my lovely, intelligent wife and little poodles, Doodlebug and Chili.
@larrydolphin.bsky.social
Love Dogs, Dolphins🐬and a couple of humans. Veteran 25th Infantry. Divorced. Please 𝐍𝐎 𝐃𝐌𝐬🚫 SoCal. native #Blue 🌎 @NancySinatra @MarkHamill @HeatherThomasAF @JohnCena@JonCooper
@immdef.bsky.social
Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef) is a next-generation social justice law firm that defends our immigrant communities against injustices in the immigration system. Support us: immdef.org
@democraticredistricting.com
On a mission to end gerrymandering and achieve a more representative democracy. Chaired by @ericholder.bsky.social
@ndrnadvocates.bsky.social
We are the national membership association for the congressionally mandated Protection & Advocacy Systems and Client Assistance Programs. #DisabilityRightsNews
@peoplefor.bsky.social
Resisting fascism and fighting for freedom. Home of @rightwingwatch.bsky.social & @yeonetwork.bsky.social.
@natclimate.nature.com
A monthly journal dedicated to publishing cutting-edge research on the nature, underlying causes or impacts of global climate change and its implications for the economy, policy and the world at large https://www.nature.com/nclimate
@voteequalityus.bsky.social
VoteEquality is a nonpartisan 501c3 grassroots effort solely focused on publication of our fully ratified 28th Amendment (ERA) before President Biden leaves office. Let's make history! https://voteequality.us https://artists4era.org https://mprint.pub/
@nadler.house.gov
Proudly representing the west & east sides of Manhattan. nadler.house.gov
@anntelnaes.bsky.social
Pulitzer prize winning Editorial Cartoonist Open Windows at http://anntelnaes.substack.com Archived work at http://anntelnaes.com
@marchforourlives.bsky.social
stay involved, text ACT to 954-954. 📢 rts ≠ endorsements
@adamkinzinger.bsky.social
Former US Congressman, Proud RINO, husband, and military man. Fighting the MAGA brain worms daily! Adamkinzinger.komi.io Adamkinzinger.substack.com
@gtconway.bsky.social
Recovering lawyer who may relapse at any moment. President, Society for the Rule of Law. Co-host of the “George Conway Explains It All” podcast on The Bulwark.
@mollyjongfast.bsky.social
Special correspondent at Vanity Fair and host of the Fast politics podcast and MSNBC
@everytown.bsky.social
We are a movement of parents, students, survivors, educators, gun owners & concerned citizens fighting to end gun violence and build safer communities. https://everytown.org/
@markhamillofficial.bsky.social
Believe in yourself! Work hard, never give up & anything's possible! OR: Kick back, relax & aim low: You'll never be disappointed...😜 I IGNORE ALL DMs!
@mmpadellan.bsky.social
Proud papa. Perpetually pissed. #BlueWave2026, #Feminist. Author of The Bigliest Loser and The Liddle'est President. Check out my AMAZING Substack here: https://linktr.ee/mmpadellan 👉Sr. Advisor, @reallyamerican.bsky.social👈👀
@fredbluevoter.bsky.social
Democrat booster, Twitter exile, climate fighter, caring human being; love, truth and justice matters 😀😍💙🌞🌎💚🌈🌞🕊 🚫 MAGA, Elon, other haters
@votesaveamerica.crooked.com
We’ve got everything you need to vote, volunteer, and fight for change. Paid for by Vote Save America. votesaveamerica.com
@briantylercohen.bsky.social
Political commentary. Over 3 billion views on YouTube. #1 NYT bestselling author. Past: MSNBC https://linktr.ee/briantylercohen
@marcelias.bsky.social
Founder @democracydocket.com. Chair of Elias Law Group. My dog's name is Bode.
@votefwd.bsky.social
Working to boost voter turnout and increase participation in our democracy—one handwritten letter at a time! 💌
@statesunited.org
Democracy needs back-up. That's where we come in. @statesunitedaction.bsky.social 🔗 statesunited.org
@cartoonistsrights.org
We’re a #humanrights non-profit, defending #cartoonists freedom of expression internationally. Marking our mission’s first quarter century in 2025! https://cartoonistsrights.org/help-us
@suzie1996.bsky.social
I’m a small town beach Florida girl that loves animals,traveling & politics.I’m part of the Blue crew 💙& I’m a resister.I support BLM,LGBTQ,Womens Rights,Climate Change,Pro Choice,& I’m against Fascism,Trump,MAGA & Racist.Stay strong together.No DMs 💙💯🙏🌈🌊💪
@campaignlegal.org
Advancing democracy through law. We're working on behalf of the American people to hold our government accountable. Visit: CampaignLegal.org
@boldprogressives.org
Nearly one million member grassroots organization working to elect Democrats and build power for economic populist priorities.
@standupamerica.com
We’re a grassroots community of nearly 2 million progressives that’s standing up to corruption & voter suppression and building a more representative democracy. https://linktr.ee/StandUpAmerica
@democracymoms.bsky.social
Mothers Against Greg Abbott & Mothers for Democracy Mothers fighting for Democracy and their families
@swingleft.bsky.social
Ready to make progress on the issues you care about? Let's protect democracy and build Democratic majorities together.
@afscme.bsky.social
America's communities never rest. That's why people who work in public service never quit. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
@davidhogg.bsky.social
@hrc.org
We’re America’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. We proudly fight for a world where equality wins at home, school, work, and every community.
@katieporteroc.bsky.social
Irvine mom & consumer protection attorney. Congresswoman for Orange County, CA.
@repjasmine.bsky.social
Former public defender, now U.S. Congresswoman, proudly serving the good people of Texas’ 30th Congressional District. ✊🏾
@raskin.house.gov
Proudly serving Maryland's beautiful Eighth Congressional District and leading House Judiciary Committee Democrats in Congress.
@aoc.bsky.social
Waitress turned Congresswoman for the Bronx and Queens. Grassroots elected, small-dollar supported. A better world is possible. ocasiocortez.com
@godpod.bsky.social
Creator of the Universe. Daily free newsletter & animated podcast here: https://www.thegodpodcast.com
@pocan.house.gov
Honored to serve the people of Wisconsin's 2nd District. Equality Caucus Co-Chair 🏳️🌈 Labor Caucus Co-Chair ✊ Appropriations Committee Member He/Him/His
@annaforflorida.bsky.social
Orlandoan, daughter of working class immigrants and UCF grad elected to serve in the FL House & running for Orlando Mayor in 2027. Working for you, fighting for us. she/her #OnwardWithAnna
@govpritzker.illinois.gov
Husband and father. Proudly serving as Illinois’ 43rd governor.
@jayapal.house.gov
Congresswoman, lifelong organizer, mom. Proudly serving WA-7. Chair Emerita of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Member of Judiciary Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Budget Committee. She/her.
@casten.house.gov
Proudly serving IL-06. Dad, husband, former clean energy entrepreneur. Climate nerd, gun safety & consumer advocate. Member of the House Financial Services Committee and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
@citizensforethics.org
CREW (Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington) uses high-impact legal actions to target government officials who sacrifice the common good to special interests. citizensforethics.org
@repcasar.bsky.social
Representing the heart of Texas from East Austin to West San Antonio #TX35. Chair of @USProgressives.bsky.social. Labor organizer. Lover of migas and long runs, just not at the same time.
@indivisible.org
Building progressive grassroots power and holding members of Congress accountable. Make a difference in a few clicks: https://linktr.ee/indivisibleteam
@workingfamilies.org
We are a progressive grassroots political party building a multiracial, feminist movement of working people. Text WFP to 30403 to join us. linktr.ee/workingfamilies
@markwarner.bsky.social
U.S. Senator from Virginia. Vice Chairman, Senate Intel Committee.
@padilla.senate.gov
U.S. Senator for California. Devoted husband and proud dad. Dodgers diehard. EngiNERD.
@pewresearch.org
Nonpartisan, nonadvocacy data and analysis. Visit us at https://www.pewresearch.org/
@heinrich.senate.gov
U.S. Senator for NM. Husband, dad, hunter. Former Engineer/Current energy nerd. Respects hard work, NM values, & anyone w/a freezer full of wild game.
@publiccitizen.bsky.social
Public Citizen has been standing up to corporate power and holding government accountable for 50 years. We're people-powered and accept no corporate money.
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
Brooklyn Congressman. Democratic Leader. Work hard. Stay focused. Deliver results #ForThePeople.
@lizcheney.bsky.social
Proud rodeo mom, soccer mom, baseball mom, hockey mom, constitutional conservative.
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social
Husband and father. 40th Governor of California. Former Lt. Governor of California. Former San Francisco Mayor. Personal account.
@aflcio.org
America's Labor Unions, representing nearly 15 million members across the country.