They Bring the Lies, We Bring the Wins — And We’ve Got More Than Tylenol in Our Medicine Cabinet
Minnesota Flips the Script
Democrat Xp Lee clawed his way to victory in a special election to replace assassinated Speaker Melissa Hortman. His win preserves the delicate 67–67 tie in the Minnesota House, keeping Republicans from hijacking committees and shoving through their fascist wish list. The message? Even tragedy can’t stop the resistance from holding the line.
California Powers Up
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping energy affordability package that blends climate justice with real economic relief. Cap-and-invest extended beyond 2030, $18 billion set aside for wildfire-resilient utilities, and actual cuts to electricity bills. Translation: California just proved you can save the planet and lower your bills, no MAGA math required.
Senate Dems Dare to Say the Quiet Part Out Loud
Led by Senator Jeff Merkley, Democrats introduced a resolution for U.S. recognition of a Palestinian state. Sure, it’s symbolic, but in D.C. symbolism shapes what’s possible tomorrow. This is a claw swipe at decades of unquestioned status quo, and it opens real conversations about justice and peace.
Gen Z and Millennials: Socialism? Yes, Please
A new Data for Progress poll showed what every student debt-ridden, rent-gouged twenty-something already knows: young voters prefer socialism over capitalism, especially when you attach words like healthcare, housing, and human rights. MAGA may be screaming about “freedom fries,” but the future is screaming about affordable insulin and rent control.
Minnesota Again — Because It’s That Big
Yes, Xp Lee’s win gets two mentions. Why? Because keeping the Minnesota House balanced prevents Republicans from bulldozing through gun-lobby bills or turning the statehouse into a Gilead fan convention. Sometimes holding the line is the win.
Why It Matters
These aren’t just scraps of good news. They’re proof that while fascists keep trying to rewrite laws, gag comedians, and push junk science, the resistance is actually building power. From statehouses to Senate resolutions to cultural shifts in polling, we’re not just saying no — we’re saying next.
Kitty’s Rallying Call
Celebrate the wins, spread them wide, and claw forward. Victories feed morale, and morale fuels movements. Every special election flipped, every progressive bill signed, every young voter radicalized — that’s another paw swipe at authoritarian rot. Keep pushing. Keep organizing. Keep scratching.
Sources
- AP News – Democrat Xp Lee wins special election to replace slain Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman
- Politico – Gavin Newsom signs sweeping energy affordability package
- Washington Post – Senate Democrats introduce resolution for U.S. recognition of Palestinian state
- Teen Vogue – Gen Z and Millennials prefer socialism to capitalism, new poll shows
