Rob Pratt ❌ 👑❗️ ✊

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Interested in making a difference, helping others, and pushing our government and society towards our ideals. Engagement > enragement. Interests: photography, travel, good food, tech, swimming. 📷 & 🧵: @therobpratt 🐘: @robpratt.mastodon.social

Altered image of POTUS 47 photo taken at his 60 minutes interview on April 26, 2026. Blue business it has been swapped out for black glossy armor, cape and a control box with lights. Matches the same body type and mass as the original photo. Text bubble saying “I’m not a rapist… I’m not a pedophile.”
Graphic of 47th POTUS tossing a nuke over his shoulder onto a globe in careless, indifferent cruelty. Opinion: Trump’s presidency is what evil looks like: absurd, frightening, cruel.
URGENT: STOP THIS WAR! Shortly after midnight on January 3rd, President DJT illegally started a war with Venezuela for oil. Do what you can to help stop it. Call both of your Senators and House Representative! Switchboard: (202) 224-3121 Please call as soon as possible - it's quick, painless - even empowering! Then, spread the word to others! If you are having trouble getting through the switchboard, use Google to find the direct office line for your senator or representative either in their DC office or one of their state or district offices. Sample script and more info on the following screens...
Google search result summary of Amazon’s Thank Your Driver promotion for December 2025: To thank your Amazon driver in 2025, say "Alexa, thank my driver" to an Amazon device or type "thank my driver" in the Amazon app/website; drivers get a $5 bonus (capped at 2 million thanks total), and after that, daily $100 prizes for top drivers, all at no cost to you, running through December 31, 2025. How to Send Thanks 1. Alexa Device: Say, "Alexa, thank my driver.” 2. Amazon App/Website: Search "thank my driver" on Amazon.com or the mobile app. Promotion Details (2025 Holiday) Initial Phase: Drivers receive $5 per thank-you, funded by Amazon, until 2 million thanks are reached. After Milestone: Every thank you after 2 million enters drivers (DSP, Flex, Hub) into a draw for $100 daily prizes (1,250 winners total). Duration: The promotion runs through December 31, 2025. Driver Notification: The driver gets a notification and a compliment badge in their app.
A scene from the movie "Leave The World Behind", a number of deer staring at one of the characters.
Charlie Brown comic character exclaiming “good grief!”
A panel from The Watchmen comic, showing a character that is remarking three different times where OpenAI stated that the new version exhibited PhD-level intelligence.
Political cartoon: Trump pointing a gun at a box labeled “Epstein files,” on fifth Avenue, with a MAGA supporter saying “don’t even think about it!”
Information about virtual training event organized by Indivisible, starts tonight, July 16, 2025. One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism Wednesdays 8 - 9:30pm EDT July 16, July 30 and August 13 Link to sign up for this event https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/811934/ Across the country, authoritarian forces are getting bolder and more dangerous. Trump and his allies are not hiding their agenda: mass deportations, rollbacks of civil rights, weaponized courts, and full-scale attacks on our democracy. We don't have to wait until it's too late. We can stop this. But it'll take all of us-not just on single days of mass action, but through sustained organizing in our communities. That's why this summer, we're launching One Million Rising-a national effort to train one million people in the strategic logic and practice of non-cooperation, as well as the basics of community organizing and campaign design. This is how we build people power that can't be ignored. You're invited to join us-and lead. Let's build a force bigger than fear and louder than hate. Let's get ready. Let's get organized. Let's stop Trump.
People’s CDC info card: Tell your friends: Our Access to Vaccines is under attack Submit a public comment to the FDA by May 23: We all need access to updated COVID boosters Our template makes it easy (link in bio). Comment at https://tinyurl.com/FDAVaccineMeeting
Yoda “Do or do not. There is no try.”
People gathered on the Norwalk Green in Norwalk, CT for the national protest.
Chart showing a drop in the number of Europeans traveling to the USA under Trump
Crescent moon, April 1st, 2025.
Protestors gather on both sides of the street in front of the headquarters of the WWE for Hands Off.
Protestors in front of the WWE headquarters in Stamford, CT on Saturday April 5th, 2025. A bit of rain, some cars, but mostly people holding signs protesting 47’s and musk’s anti-constitutional actions.
A frame from the opening credits of the Andy Griffith Show showing Andy and Opie walking outside with a fishing pole.
A PLEA FOR DONALD TRUMP TO RESIGN Dear President Trump, I was born 80 years ago in a working-class neighborhood in Philadelphia. I was taught to respect all people, regardless of wealth, power, or status, and to be wary of the empty promises of politicians. Cops and firemen lived in my neighborhood. Some still do. Some likely voted for you, thinking that you respected them. Then came your order pardoning the thugs who attacked the police officers at the Capitol. Despite the fact that some of those officers died. Despite the fact that they had children and families that loved them. You called the thugs "patriots" and pardoned them. That filled me with disgust. It showed me that you don't give a damn about "law and order." You only pretend to care about the cops and firefighters who put their safety at risk every single day to protect our communities. I do not carry water for the Democratic Party. I was a member of the Republican Party when it stood for fiscal responsibility and the rule of law. When Republican presidents stood strong with our allies and never groveled before a dictator. Prostrating yourself to Putin is despicable. Your actions desecrate a flag that generations of Americans in uniform bled and died for. Americans like John McCain. His heroism showed us who he was. When you disrespected him, you showed us who you are. You show contempt for poor and middle-class Americans, allowing Elon Musk to dismantle agencies they rely on while he prances around the Oval Office and you sit inert at your desk. You place unqualified lackeys in charge of those agencies. You have contempt for anyone more loyal to God and country than to you; ask Mike Pence. Your tax cut in 2017 yielded hundreds of millions of dollars for your billionaire friends and pennies for the middle-class blue-collar families that make America great. You intend to do it again: to take benefits from those who have the least to sate the gluttony of the rich.
Sen. Gillibrand on Brian Lehrer’s radio talk show discussing the situation with the Equal Rights Amendment.
Sen. Gillibrand explains why the ERA wasn’t published in 2020 when Trump was President, and why Biden can still publish it before leaving office.
December 17 AM first thing: call your DEMOCRATIC House rep and demand they support AOC for ranking member of the House Oversight Committee 202-224-3121 My name is (your name) and I'm a constituent from [zip]. I know Rep. Ocasio-Cortez is running to be the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee. I'm calling to say that I fully support her and I want the congressmember to as well. AOC is the brilliant and fearless leader we need at this moment. We want HER, not another old guard member. Please show us that you're listening to us. Thanks.
TIPS FOR CONTACTING CONGRESS 1. One message/topic, one office, one call. 2. Call about a topic that is under their control. Be respectful in tone. 4. Identify yourself as a constituent (name, address, zip code). 5. Tailor your request to your elected's beliefs. 6. Use time wisely to express your position. 7. Know the issue you're calling about. 8. Can't get through? Try another office location or call after hours and leave a voicemail. If not urgent, email or a letter. 9. Basic Script: "Hi, my name is [NAME] and I'm a constituent from [CITY, ZIP]. I'm calling to urge [REP/SEN NAME] to [support OR oppose] [the bill or political action you're calling about]. [Add more about your position if you like.] Thank you for your time and consideration." LEAVING A VOICEMAIL? Specify your full street address to ensure your call is tallied. US Capitol Switchboard will connect you directly with office you request, Senate & House: (202) 224-3121 Use govtrack.us and congress.gov to see the status of legislation you're concerned with.
This is a big deal and worth your time! Call the White House the sooner, the better! (202) 456-1111 "I urge President Biden to instruct the US Archivist to certify and publish the ERA in the Constitution! Equality cannot wait." Submit a letter through the League of Women Voters: https://www.lwv.org/take-action/president-must-immediately-publish-equal-rights-amendment Extra Credit: Call Your 2 Senators & 1 House Rep and ask them to support Biden publishing / certifying the ERA and that you want them to make it a priority. (202) 224-3121 Activate people you know and your community to rally around certifying the ERA, the Vote Equality website has some pointers to help. Proponents are advocating that President Biden has the authority to direct the Archivist to publish it. Equal Rights is worth the small effort you can take right now! Learn More, Do More, plus a FAQ: https://www.voteequality.us
Our family, friends and neighbors who are women, minorities or LGBTO deserve the same protection of their rights that straight white men have enjoyed. You can help make that happen - as easy as ordering dinner delivered or forwarding a meme. Srsly. No cap. This is the last chance we'll have for the next four years to have the 28th Amendment affirmed because we know 47 won't do it. Is that worth a few minutes of your time for a friendly, easy call and sharing with your people? If so, look at the info cards that follow for details & who to call.
Sunset over Long Island in the distance. A sliver of dark orange on the horizon, dark gray and blue clouds hang low. The low tide is exposing dark rocks surrounded by a purplish, calm water. Taken with iPhone 16 Pro.
Long Exposure shot of Grand Central Terminal’s main floor, the clock center of frame, July, 2021
Sunset panorama of the Long Island Sound, the coast of Norwalk, CT
Australian Shepherd peeking from under the table below script text “happy thanksgiving” and a plate full of typical Thanksgiving foods.
Times Square at night with oncoming traffic, billboards lit up. Oversaturated, blurry. Circa December of 2004. Nikon E5200.
Golden leaves in late Fall, sun through two trees on the right. Merwin Meadows Park, Wilton, CT. Nov. 19, 2024 Shot on iPhone 16 Pro, Ultra Wide Lens, RAW.
Why Call Congress? Call Impact: Constituent calls are logged. The staffer records numbers of calls and topics. Coordinated calls on a single topic can have a real impact. It’s Not A Debate Nor Confrontation: You're calling as part of a coordinated effort to have your voice counted, not to change the mind of the staffer who answers your call. Staff Time Allocation: High call volumes on a single issue can influence the elected official's priorities. You should call even if you think your electeds aren't sympathetic. Influence Future Behavior: Electeds prioritize re-election and public image, making them susceptible to coordinated call campaigns even if they don't immediately change their stance. The more often we voice our opinions with our electeds, the more influence we’ll have. The Truth: Never calling is guaranteed to have zero influence on your electeds.
At 9 AM, Thursday 11/20 the House will begin voting on this bill, with Section 4 intact. “Not great, Bob.” Call your House Rep before then - heck, right now if you’ve got 2 minutes. Simply tell them you want them to OPPOSE the bill as long as it includes Section 4. Or refer to the sample script. Call your House Representative: (202) 224-3121 Please call as soon as possible - it’s quick, painless and even empowering! Then, spread the word to others who might care. Both Dems & GOP have voted for it in the past, so call regardless your House Rep’s party. Tip: Do not call your Senators about this bill. Why oppose? HR 9495 is a mislabeled bill, opposed by over 160 organizations, that would allow DJT to revoke a nonprofit's status without providing a reason, evidence or a hearing. He will have unilateral power to intimidate and undermine his political opponents. Want to know more? Use the QR Codes below or Google "HR 9495” to see recent articles about why nonprofits are concerned about Section 4 of the bill. 5calls.org has a decent info page and the ACLU published a letter signed by 150 Non-Profits opposing the bill, both linked below.
Unfortunately, this bill is going to the House floor for a vote as early as tomorrow (Wednesday 11/20) with Section 4 intact. Need to call your House Rep today, this evening or early tomorrow. Simply tell them you want them to OPPOSE the bill as long as it includes Section 4 or refer to the sample script. Call your Representative: (202) 224-3121 Please call as soon as possible - it only takes a few minutes - really. Also - spread the word. Don't assume you don't need to call your Dem Rep - some D's have voted for it. Call ASAP to leave a voicemail or to talk with your Rep's staff. Why? Section 4 of the bill giving the Treasury Secretary too much power to threaten Non-Profits with. You can tap the QR Codes below or google HR 9495 and see recent articles and posts by Non-Profits about why they're concerned about Section 4 of the bill. The ACLU has a letter signed by over 150 Non-Profits opposing it, I suggest starting there.
Sample Script, telling your House Rep to oppose Section 4 or all of H.R. 9495:Hi, I'm a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is [name] I want the Congressmember to oppose H.R. 9495, The Stop Terror Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act. This bill would give the secretary of the Treasury the unilateral power to revoke a nonprofit's tax-exempt status and it would be abused by the Trump Administration. Alternatively, I know that Representatives Doggett and Beyer have submitted an amendment to the bill which strikes section 4 from it. This is the part I object to. So please ask the Congressmember to either vote no on the bill completely or insist that the House Rules committee adopt the Doggett Beyer amendment before s/he will support it. Thanks. LEAVING A VOICEMAIL? Specify your full street address to ensure your call is tallied.US Capitol Switchboard will connect you directly with office you request, Senate or House: (202) 224-3121 Script by Jessica Craven
Section 4 of H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, grants the Treasury Secretary broad powers to designate U.S. nonprofits as "terrorist supporting organizations" and strip them of tax-exempt status without disclosure of reasons or evidence. This authority could be easily abused by the DJT admin to target disfavored groups to dismantle non-profits helping immigrants, minorities, environmental causes, etc. Goal: Have Section 4 struck from the bill, or oppose the entire bill. The vote will be as soon as Monday afternoon. Don’t assume you don’t need to call your Dem Rep as some have voted for it. Call ASAP to leave a voicemail or to talk with your Rep’s staff. See the “tips for contacting congress” panel on tips & script. Call your Representative: (202) 224-3121
Image basically saying the same thing in the post itself. Advocating our Representatives to oppose HR 9495 and call them at 202-224-3121
Fight Back - Tips for Contacting congress 1. Contact their local office and their DC office. 2. Be respectful in tone. 3. Tailor your request to your elected official's beliefs. US Capitol Switchboard will connect you directly with office you request, Senate & House: (202) 224-3121 Use govtrack.us and congress.gov to see the status of legislation you’re concerned with.
Fight Back - Tips for Contacting congress 1. Contact their local office and their DC office. 2. Be respectful in tone. 3. Tailor your request to your elected official's beliefs. US Capitol Switchboard will connect you directly with office you request, Senate & House: (202) 224-3121 Use govtrack.us and congress.gov to see the status of legislation you’re concerned with.
Fight Back - Tips for Contacting congress 1. Contact their local office and their DC office. 2. Be respectful in tone. 3. Tailor your request to your elected official's beliefs. US Capitol Switchboard will connect you directly with office you request, Senate & House: (202) 224-3121 Use govtrack.us and congress.gov to see the status of legislation you’re concerned with.
Fight Back - Tips for Contacting congress 1. Contact their local office and their DC office. 2. Be respectful in tone. 3. Tailor your request to your elected official's beliefs. US Capitol Switchboard will connect you directly with office you request, Senate & House: (202) 224-3121 Use govtrack.us and congress.gov to see the status of legislation you’re concerned with.
Short List of Actions You Can Take Today/This Week: 1. Push Biden to certify the Equal Rights Amendment (the 28th). 2. If your senators are D's or Collins or Murkowski - then ask them to prioritize confirming Biden's Judicial nominations. 3. Whether they're D or R, ask them to not allow DJT to make recess appointments. 4. Contact your senators to pass the PRESS Act, S.2074 - shields the press from revealing sources except in case of terrorism or violence. 5. Contact your senators to pass the No Kings Act, S.4973 - clarifies that a President is not immune for criminal acts.
Fight Back - you know, if you wanna… no pressure. Short List of Actions You Can Take Today/This Week: 1. Push Biden to certify the Equal Rights Amendment (the 28th). 2. If your senators are D's or Collins or Murkowski - then ask them to prioritize confirming Biden's Judicial nominations. 3. Whether they're D or R, ask them to not allow DJT to make recess appointments. 4. Contact your senators to pass the PRESS Act, S.2074 - shields the press from revealing sources except in case of terrorism or violence. 5. Contact your senators to pass the No Kings Act, S.4973 - clarifies that a President is not immune for criminal acts.
Fight Back - you know, if you wanna… no pressure. Short List of Actions You Can Take Today/This Week: 1. Push Biden to certify the Equal Rights Amendment (the 28th). 2. If your senators are D's or Collins or Murkowski - then ask them to prioritize confirming Biden's Judicial nominations. 3. Whether they're D or R, ask them to not allow DJT to make recess appointments. 4. Contact your senators to pass the PRESS Act, S.2074 - shields the press from revealing sources except in case of terrorism or violence. 5. Contact your senators to pass the No Kings Act, S.4973 - clarifies that a President is not immune for criminal acts.
Fight Back - you know, if you wanna… no pressure. Short List of Actions You Can Take Today/This Week: 1. Push Biden to certify the Equal Rights Amendment (the 28th). 2. If your senators are D's or Collins or Murkowski - then ask them to prioritize confirming Biden's Judicial nominations. 3. Whether they're D or R, ask them to not allow DJT to make recess appointments. 4. Contact your senators to pass the PRESS Act, S.2074 - shields the press from revealing sources except in case of terrorism or violence. 5. Contact your senators to pass the No Kings Act, S.4973 - clarifies that a President is not immune for criminal acts.
Fight Back - About Refuting DJT’s RECESS appointments DJT is looking to expand his power by having the Senate abdicate their advise and consent role that examines the qualifications of his cabinet and high-level governmental roles in the executive branch. His nominations are so poorly qualified he doesn't want a public forum to make it obvious to the media and citizens. Call your senators to make sure they don’t give into his power grab. Call your Senators: (202) 224-3121 Tip: Call their local offices, too!
Fight Back - About Prioritizing Biden’s Noms As we're all too aware - Federal judges are one the longest lasting and most impactful legacies of presidencies... and the Senate has 66 days to approve Biden's nominees for federal judgeships. So, call your senators and let them know you want them to prioritize making that happen. Call Your Senators: (202) 224-3121 Tip: Call their local offices, too!
Fight Back - you know, if you wanna… no pressure. Short List of Actions You Can Take Today/This Week: 1. Push Biden to certify the Equal Rights Amendment (the 28th). 2. If your senators are D's or Collins or Murkowski - then ask them to prioritize confirming Biden's Judicial nominations. 3. Whether they're D or R, ask them to not allow DJT to make recess appointments. 4. Contact your senators to pass the PRESS Act, S.2074 - shields the press from revealing sources except in case of terrorism or violence. 5. Contact your senators to pass the No Kings Act, S.4973 - clarifies that a President is not immune for criminal acts.
Fight Back - About The PRESS Act Called the Protect Reporters From Exploitative State Spying Act, or PRESS Act S.2074, it would shield reporters from court-ordered disclosure of their sources of information, except in the rare cases in which disclosure is necessary to prevent an act of terrorism or imminent violence. This will be a critical protection from DJT’s regime. The US House passed this earlier this year, so it’s up to the Senate now, specifically the Judiciary committee. Call your Senators: (202) 224-3121 Send a Form letter through the ACLU: https://go.peoplepower.org/letter/congress-press-act/ Track the bill: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/118/s2074
Fight Back - About The PRESS Act Called the Protect Reporters From Exploitative State Spying Act, or PRESS Act S.2074, it would shield reporters from court-ordered disclosure of their sources of information, except in the rare cases in which disclosure is necessary to prevent an act of terrorism or imminent violence. This will be a critical protection from DJT’s regime. The US House passed this earlier this year, so it’s up to the Senate now, specifically the Judiciary committee. Call your Senators: (202) 224-3121 Send a Form letter through the ACLU: https://go.peoplepower.org/letter/congress-press-act/ Track the bill: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/118/s2074
Photo of a freshly made cheesesteak, opened to expose cuts of grilled beef, sautĂŠed peppers and onions, melted cheese, on a loaf of bread, baked by the pizzeria itself, served on a small aluminum pizza pan, placed on a red and white checker table cloth. There is a can of pellegrino in the upper left corner. Location: Grigg Street Pizza, Greenwich, Connecticut, in November of 2024.
Image for sharing on Instagram or other visual social media. Titled: Fight Back, About Refuting DJT’s RECESS appointments DJT is looking to expand his power by having the Senate abdicate their advise and consent role that examines the qualifications of his cabinet and high-level governmental roles in the executive branch. His nominations are so poorly qualified he doesn't want a public forum to make it obvious to the media and citizens. Call your senators to make sure they don’t give into his power grab. US Capitol Switchboard will connect you directly with the office you request (Senate & House): (202) 224-3121 Tip: Call their local offices, too!
Visual for sharing on Instagram or other visual social media. Titled: fight back, you know, if you wanna… Short List of Actions You Can Take Today/This Week: 1. Push Biden to certify the Equal Rights Amendment (the 28th). 2. If your senators are D's or Collins or Murkowski - then ask them to prioritize confirming Biden's Judicial nominations. 3. Whether they're D or R, ask them to not allow DJT to make recess appointments. 4. Contact your senator to pass the No Kings Act, S4973 - clarifies that whole the-President-is-completely-immune b.s. SCOTUS crapped out.
Screenshot of Dan Froomkin’s tweet from 2023
Reported this morning: Trump to house GOP: “I suspect I won’t be running again unless you say he’s so good. We got to figure something else out.”
Electoral map of the USA showing congressional districts. Currently 205 seats for democrats, 214 for the GOP. Still a number of races being counted, especially in California.
Screenshot of ballot cure event, Volunteer Blue