Alison Johnson

Can't cook, so I feed folks with words. Taste: Democracy. Bearing witness. Art. Tea. Trees. Feminism. Oh, and movies. #PublicPolicy #FairElections #Healthcare

[Jonathan H. Adler @jadler1969]

So it appears Lake Ontario is named as such in the Treaty of Canandaigua, signed by President George Washington and ratified by Congress in 1795.

[Mark Warner @MarkWarner]

Reports that the White House has dismissed the remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission — all of whom were unanimously confirmed by the Senate, including a commissioner appointed by President Trump himself — should concern every American, regardless of party, because the EAC was established by Congress as an independent, bipartisan body to help states administer secure and credible elections.

If these reports are accurate, removing every remaining commissioner just months before the 2026 midterm elections is an extraordinary step that demands an immediate explanation from the administration and raises profound concerns about political interference in the institutions that support our elections.

[Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1]

BREAKING: The Trump White House just ousted all three sitting members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission — hamstringing the bipartisan agency ahead of the midterms.

The EAC helps state and local officials run elections, including by certifying election equipment. https://t.co/DBaRuFaWJB

[Alison Johnson @ALJWriter]

@jwgale Important work!! And I wish that your book title was ‘“After” Covid - the quotes would help people understand it’s not over, AND we need to talk about all of the falllout and long-term implications of the pandemic. 🌷

[Alison Johnson @ALJWriter]

@RachelFrank_CT @Eweather13 Bluesky is a much kinder place to post! 🌷

[Alison Johnson @ALJWriter]

@michael_hoerger Do you think this large winter storm, school and flight cancellations, etc. will have any impact on the course of disease transmission? Am curious. Thanks for your important work!

[The Corsi-Rosenthal Foundation UK @CRFoundationUK]

New hospital study: air purifiers cut airborne COVID by 98%.
Rooms with HEPA ventilation had zero virus detected.
Clean air is essential public health infrastructure — not a luxury.
Study: https://t.co/Kr54dY0aPU
#CorsiRosenthal #CleanAir #PublicHealth

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC]

41% of all births in the US are covered by Medicaid.

Overnight, Republicans are destroying healthcare for millions of Americans - and it isn’t just Trump.

Republican majorities in the House and the Senate are backing this illegal sabotage.

They are ALL in on it. Every one.

[Kate Kelly @Kate_Kelly_Esq]

I’m seeing a lot of confusion about the Equal Rights Amendment online.

I've been working on the ERA for 13 years & literally wrote a book about it.

So, let me help answer some questions.

1) Yes, it really is a real amendment & fully part of the U.S. Constitution. Full stop.

[Laurence Tribe 🇺🇦 ⚖️ @tribelaw]

Such a fitting way for Manchin and Sinema to close this chapter of their sadly compromised political careers.

[Cat in the Hat 🐈‍⬛ 🎩 🇬🇧 @_CatintheHat]

[10 Dec 2024] Opening Remarks from @DrTedros at WHO media briefing:

“We cannot talk about COVID in the past tense.

“It’s still with us, it still causes acute disease and Long COVID, and it still kills.

“The world might want to forget about COVID-19, but we cannot afford to.”

[Alison Johnson @ALJWriter]

@jbf1755 Thank you Dr. Freeman for your words, your clear eyed look at where we are and we’ve been as a country, and how to form a more just nation. And thank you also for helping to build community! 🌷

[Alison Johnson @ALJWriter]

@ElieNYC Yes. And the whole Great Replacement Theory provides the frame, the permission structure, the perceived *necessity” of doing harm. :(

[deray @deray]

Over the next four years, we will need to help people make the link between Trump's actions and their lives. There is a disconnect.

[Prison Policy Initiative @PrisonPolicy]

No, having 34 felony convictions does not stop Trump from being president.

But felony convictions DO prohibit 19 million people in the US from earning a living in more ordinary roles, like firefighting or pest control work.

[Alison Johnson @ALJWriter]

@Logically_JC @debra_caplan I visited the Lincoln Memorial on a trip to DC and found myself saying those exact same words to Lincoln - “We’re trying.”

We’re trying! 🗽🗽🗽

[Brennan Center @BrennanCenter]

Don’t hesitate to ask election-related questions: call or text 866-OUR-VOTE. Local volunteers are ready to help. Please share to spread the word. Learn about your rights as a voter: https://t.co/PR1NH6akBS

[David Becker @beckerdavidj]

Today, hundreds of thousands of election workers and millions of volunteers will be working a very long day to ensure that every American citizen has a voice in who governs them. Join me in thanking them for their service. No election is perfect, but they do a great job ensuring our elections are secure, your vote will be safe and convenient, and your vote will matter. Even if it's close, we will know who accurately won, thanks to our election workers!

[Power the Polls @PowerThePolls]

At the end of the (long but fulfilling) day, being a poll worker is all about helping people vote. If you're a poll worker this year, thank you for your service. And if not, thank the poll workers when you vote! To support a future election, visit https://t.co/kTI9EGrTJU today.

[Brennan Center @BrennanCenter]

Since the last presidential election, at least 29 states have enacted laws that can make it harder to vote. Our new interactive map aims to help voters navigate the new restrictions:
https://t.co/eqWQCndvJX