Rachel May
@srachelmay.bsky.social
State Senator from Syracuse, urban ecology nerd, focus on housing, fighting poverty, environmental protection. Escape into creative arts when I can
Let’s hear it for libraries! Fighting back against billionaires and bullies.
Brandi Buchman@brandibuchman.bsky.social · yesterdayLibrary funding is tied to usage.
When employers aren’t on the hook for ever-rising health insurance costs, they can pay good wages and hire more workers (duh). We hand Canada a big competitive advantage with our insistence on perpetuating a broken, for-profit health insurance system.
Justin Wolfers@justinwolfers.bsky.social · 4d agoSeems relevant: Canada is creating jobs at a rate that is roughly 4x that in the United States.
Anyone he helps needs to face relentless questions about accepting support from an openly racist neo-Nazi, about whether they support Doge killing children around the world or wrecking basic US government functions like the weather service and screwworm monitoring.
Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · last wk.Elon Musk is planning to spend at least $100 million to help Republicans in this year’s midterms. That’s just 0.014 percent of his current $702 billion net worth. Oligarchs can rig the system at the expense of everyone else, and only spend pennies doing so. We must get Big Money out of politics.
This is textbook domestic terrorism. Families, colleagues, even us legislators in other states, now living in constant fear. Meanwhile, the feds are trying to slap that label on all who peacefully protest their actions, and claim that terrorism somehow originates mostly on the left.
Allison Gill@muellershewrote.com · 3w agoBREAKING: The man who assassinated Melissa & Mark Hortman, and John & Yvette Hoffman, has been sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years in prison. www.cnn.com/2026/07/23/u...
I'm never going to get over the fact that the president of the United States paid a woman more than $5 million after a jury found him liable for raping her. And he's still president. And people still support him. Never. Get. Over. It.
Hilarious own goal by GOP in Onondaga County. New D majority passes bill for term limits on county exec. (They are already term limited.) CE announces veto, accidentally signs bill instead, then demands a do-over. www.syracuse.com/politics/cny...
Democrats push for public vote on the term-limits law McMahon signed by mistake
It may take a lawsuit to get the matter on the ballot.
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🧵1/4 From a historical and anthropological perspective, this is an interesting article, but the headline really irks me. No, we are not turning out in droves this year for a feel-good celebration of the 250 milestone. Why? Not because patriotism is dead. www.syracuse.com/living/2026/...
What happened to our patriotism? Here’s how Syracuse celebrated the 1976 bicentennial
Nearly 50,000 people gathered in Syracuse on July 3, 1976 to celebrate America's bicentennial. There is no similar celebration this weekend.
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If you owe a woman $5 million for sexual assault, you also owe the country your resignation.
When I game out what it will be like to debate my GOP opponent, I think the hardest part will be trying not to laugh when he trots out all the old chestnuts. Fiscal responsibility! Law and order! Family values! Drain the swamp! Don't tax billionaires! ...Honestly, what do they have left?
Allison Gill@muellershewrote.com · last mo.This is BANANAS. A 16-point lead on the generic ballot?! In a WALL STREET JOURNAL poll?! In 2018 when Dems netted 40 seats in the House, they led the generic ballot by 14.
Is anyone preparing for a SCOTUS ruling on Monday against birthright citizenship? If it happens, I think every one of us who comes from immigrant stock has to be out in the streets. Which is almost all of us.
4 mile bike ride through Syracuse this morning took me from the massive Pride Festival, through the Polish Festival, past a gaggle of young princesses in tiaras heading to see Frozen at Syracuse Stage, and by VeganCNY's weekly free lunch distribution at UU Methodist Church. Pride, joy, and love.
THIS is what a discount should be. Small businesses collaborating. Last night we passed my bill to rein in surveillance pricing. The debate focused on the sanctity of discounts, but unlike this one, most "discounts" these days are illusory, designed to extract every cent you're willing to pay.
NY Senate just passed a one-year data center moratorium plus significant oversight and regulation. The GOP mostly voted no, and they will come to regret it.
NY Senate passes S10637A “Congressional Redistricting Constitutional Amendment.” We all deserve medals for listening to two hours of the most hypocritical “debate” imaginable. Feel free to watch the feed at nysenate.gov - you can earn a medal, too.
Good day in NYS for consumer protection. Passed my S9267, protecting doorbell camera owners from video data sharing without their knowledge; my S1541, making it harder to sell stolen bikes; S9760 (Gounardes), broadening consumer debt protections; & S9570 (Skoufis) on unsolicited mail-loan checks.
Bloomberg today: “super-rich” investors are cashing in, selling off over $1b in the last few weeks. NYSenate yesterday: GOP weeps crocodile tears over raising taxes on second homes in NYC worth $5m+. Taxing the Rich is the only ethical move rn.
This is terrifying. Feeding bad intel to decision makers is dangerous and unpatriotic. My dad devoted his career to helping military and government leaders make good use of historical context for effective decision making. He could never have contemplated this level of malpractice.
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Asawin Suebsaeng@swin24.bsky.social · 3mo agoThe pressure has been enormous for months in case u can’t tell!! zeteo.com/p/trump-iran... @zeteo.com
🚨 DO NOT LET THEM ERASE OUR FORESTS! 🚨 Trump’s illegal scheme to wipe out the US Forest Service only works if we remain silent. Congress is waiting to see if anyone notices. Make them hear your fury. Tap this link immediately to defend our public lands: 👉 actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell Congress: Stop Trump’s Illegal Plan to Destroy the US Forest Service
Contact Congress today!
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It’s head spinning listening to the NY Senate GOP whine that our budget lacks fiscal restraint and affordability. Have they any idea what their party now stands for?
45 minutes away from voting on the budget bill that will reform NYS environmental quality review process so housing can be built more quickly and affordably and in places it is most needed. I’m voting AYE on behalf of young families, retirees, and workers who want vibrant walkable neighborhoods.
New York has passed protections for immigrants , including ending 287(g) agreements, unmasking law enforcement, and reinforcing the right to due process. Not everything we hoped for, but some meaningful action. spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
N.Y. Legislature approves measures to limit ICE cooperation
The package represents one of the primary actions taken by Hochul and the state Legislature to push back against the Trump administration
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Today we passed my bill S1690B through committee to create the New York Native Plants program. The bill was partly inspired by Go Native Perennials youtu.be/AjssyTGB8bw
Touring the native plants for sale at Go Native Perennials near Skaneatles, NY.
YouTube video by The Pessimistic Gardener
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In 1972, 3 charismatic young men came to my HS and recruited several of us to campaign door to door for them. 1 was Barney Frank, who won a state rep seat, another was John Kerry, who lost his bid for Congress. It was a great intro to campaigning! RIP, Barney. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/20/u...
Barney Frank, Gay Pioneer and Liberal Stalwart in Congress, Dies at 86
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Application forms out soon with recommended amounts to claim if accused of: Breaking into Capitol: $1m Spreading feces in rotunda: $2m Occupying Congressional office: $5m Injuring a Capitol cop: $10m Threatening Pelosi: $50m
Pat G🇨🇦 🍁🏳️🌈🍉@pguist.bsky.social · 3mo ago
Thousands are marching in Selma calling for a full restoration of the voting rights act.