I’m proud to endorse @jenagriswold.bsky.social for Colorado Attorney General. Jena has a proven track record protecting Coloradans’ rights. She has also fought back against the Trump administration and will continue to do both if elected.
Eric Holder
@ericholder.bsky.social
*82nd U.S. Attorney General *Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee *Author of “Our Unfinished March”
It’s time to call this out. The most unqualified person to ever be SecDef is blocking the promotions of high level people for racial and gender reasons not related to their experience or merit. That makes him a person with racist and sexist issues - and a hack who weakens our armed forces.
Secret Vetting and Blocked Promotions: Inside Hegseth’s War on Diversity
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June 11, 1963. My late sister in law - Vivian Malone - with the help of the Department of Justice and President Kennedy integrated the University of Alabama. The Governor of the state, George Wallace, stood in the school house door to prevent her from enrolling.
The redistricting referendums in Virginia & California stand in stark contrast to states where maps were enacted without public input, and at the direction of Trump. We’re meeting the moment responsibly - and sending a message that we will not sit back and watch MAGA attempt to steal our elections.
The victory in Virginia tonight reminds us that the people will defend democracy. Virginians who care about fairness didn’t just win an election – they have stopped Trump’s attempt to steal the 2026 midterms. A message to the White House: We will fight everywhere. And win.
It was great to speak to the folks attending the @americavotes.bsky.social Summit today. This group of organizations and individuals is doing so much good work to protect our democracy and make our nation more fair and more just. Great partners.
Doing nothing - or capitulating - while Trump destroys our democracy is not an option. That’s what tomorrow’s Virginia referendum is all about: meeting this democracy threat head-on with a TEMPORARY, voter-approved measure that levels the national playing field ahead of the midterms. Vote YES!
Virginia: Don’t be fooled by these deceptive, disgraceful, and deeply racist ads. What they are doing is an old trick with a dark history. I believe we—the people—have the power—and we need to use it. Make a plan to vote YES. Early voting ends this Saturday 4/18. Election Day is Tuesday 4/21.
That the Court is even hearing this case is negatively remarkable. Anything from the Justices, other than a 9-0 ruling supporting the plain language, the clear history and strong precedent, is absurd.
Live Updates: Key Justices Appear Skeptical of Limiting Birthright Citizenship
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Bob was more than a colleague to me. He was a friend. I hope that Bob Mueller‘s family is comforted on this sad day by the pride that those of us who served with him all feel. We were all fortunate to work with this great American. Bob made the nation better. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Texas is close to not being a functioning democracy It’s the hardest place to vote because Republicans have put impediments in place based on totally bogus vote fraud concerns - that they just make up The courts have become complicit in this effort What we’re seeing in Texas now is a disgrace
History teaches us that banners on buildings ultimately don’t matter …… and the spirit of inevitable revolution and opposition is never “televised”
Congratulations to the U.S. Men’s Hockey team. Great job!
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ICYMI — The FBI director flew there on the taxpayer dime on a private jet to do this
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I posted this one year ago at what was probably the height of Trump’s power. There’s more work to be done but these five things still make up a pretty good outline of how we save our democracy - not through resignation and capitulation but through determination and action. We can do this.
Eric Holder@ericholder.bsky.social · last yr.This is the way back (2025): *an aroused/involved American people *effective lawsuits *wins in state/local elections *political class finds its footing *falling Republican polling numbers All are starting to happen.
Great visit this morning with Governor Wes Moore of Maryland (and my son who works on his staff). Trying to convince legislators in their state senate to stand up to Trump & Republicans and their mid cycle gerrymander. This nefarious effort will devalue the votes of the citizens of that great state.
This is insane, unscientific and extremely dangerous What kind of world do these ignorant, rapacious zealots want to leave to our children and grandchildren???
Trump Administration Erases the Government’s Power to Fight Climate Change
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17 years ago today, I was sworn in as the first Black Attorney General of the United States during Black History Month.
This indictment is a shameful, pitiful, improper joke. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
Don Lemon Released Without Bond Over Minnesota Protest Charge
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Just as Mamie Till refused to hide the visual truth that was her son Emmett’s beaten body in the 1950s, just as we saw the visual truth of the beating of John Lewis on the Pettus bridge in 1965, we must confront the visual truth of agents killing U.S. citizens in Minneapolis. Do not look away.
Bovino is not leaving Minneapolis cause he wants to. Not cause Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, Vance or Trump want him to go. He’s leaving because the extraordinary “ordinary” citizens of that great city - by peacefully protesting en masse - kicked him out. Lesson to be learned. We have power.
Who is this quack? Who is this hack putting the lives of millions at risk by rejecting decades of vaccine success. Get rid of all of these nut jobs-starting at HHS top. Did you vote for this? www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/h...
Rejecting Decades of Science, Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Other Shots Should Be Optional
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So let me get this straight. The Justice Department WON’T investigate the shooting of a woman protesting ICE excesses in Minnesota but WILL investigate the Governor and Mayor? What are you going to charge the Mayor and Governor with? “Felony disagreement?” Absurd and shameful.
I was honored to receive the Reverend Fred L. Shuttleswoth Human Rights Award at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in Alabama this past week. You can read my full remarks on my Substack.
