Chair of California Democrats. Organizer. Educator. Veteran.https://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3lrgrm3amnk2vCalifornia Democrats standing with Senator Alex Padilla today!12 Jun 2025 20:36 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrgrm3amnk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3lrgkzjupcs2rThese actions against a United States Senator are unacceptable - all for standing up & speaking out for all Californians. Shameful. [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Jun 2025 18:39 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrgkzjupcs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3lr2ssx5d2k2g08 Jun 2025 02:26 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr2ssx5d2k2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3lmvhnfbyyk2xI’m running for reelection as Chair of the California Democrats. Over the last 5 years, we have overcome so much together - rebuilding our Party & winning up and down the ballot across California. I’m proud of all we’ve done together & know there is more to do. So let’s get to work! #rustyforchair16 Apr 2025 01:42 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmvhnfbyyk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3llp7b43b4k2hTalk is cheap. It is the way we organize and use our lives everyday that tells what we believe in. -- Cesar Chavez On #CesarChavezDay, let’s reflect on how we best use our lives in service to uplifting those who need us most.31 Mar 2025 20:31 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3llp7b43b4k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3ljlvzvtklk2eTonight Trump & Republicans are going to try and sell their rotten deal for the American People - higher prices, less safety and more tax breaks for the wealthy & well connected. No one is buying it.05 Mar 2025 02:18 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljlvzvtklk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3ljb77nf4dc25🇺🇦28 Feb 2025 20:03 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljb77nf4dc25https://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3lipq7tovxk2tRepublicans have wanted to privatize the postal service for a long time. Now Trump is willing to violate of federal law (again) to do it. A bad deal for the American People. [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Feb 2025 21:19 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lipq7tovxk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3lgwmmfqodc2fTragic airline accident at DCA this evening. Thinking of the passengers & crew on board - as well as their loved ones - tonight. Many of our CA DNC Members are either in DC or en route. Grateful all are accounted for safe & sound.30 Jan 2025 04:13 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgwmmfqodc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3lgtgt7ztrc2aTrump’s unconstitutional suspension of federal funding will harm so many working families across America - despite the fact that Congress legally appropriated funds for vital services. Now Trump acts like a bully to bring pain, suffering to the America People. Only one thing to do #StandUpFightBack28 Jan 2025 21:51 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgtgt7ztrc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3lgizwgblhk2pTrump’s first week tells us how destructive he will be - pardoning J6 insurrectionists & attempting to end birthright citizenship. Meanwhile, the price of eggs have only gone up & prescription drugs for seniors will soon cost more. We can’t stand by. We must push back. And now.24 Jan 2025 18:34 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgizwgblhk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3lg6rzzya422y“We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends towards justice.” - Dr Martin Luther King Jr. On this day - and especially on this particular day - Dr. King’s words are more important than ever.20 Jan 2025 16:46 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lg6rzzya422yhttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3lffuxqivnk2c10 Jan 2025 19:02 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lffuxqivnk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3ldw355necc2k15 years. Forever grateful I get the chance to build this wonderful life hand-in-hand with you. Happy Anniversary, Sweetheart. I love you. 💙22 Dec 2024 18:44 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldw355necc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3ldhlocr2l225What an amazing opportunity to attend a White House Holiday Party! Thank you to President Biden & the First Lady Dr. Jill Biden for the chance to celebrate the holidays in the People’s House. 🎄17 Dec 2024 00:30 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldhlocr2l225https://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3ld7uhwg6x22kRepresenting @cademocrats.bsky.social at the @thedemocraticparty.bsky.social Executive Committee & discussing the 2024 election cycle. Plenty to be proud of and lots of work to do!13 Dec 2024 22:46 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld7uhwg6x22khttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3lcgzhiasac2bCongrats to Congressmember-Elect Adam Gray in #CA13! Another Red-to-Blue flip!04 Dec 2024 01:39 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcgzhiasac2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3lceas54t7c2lUnder the dome of the State Capitol today for the swearing-in of new Members. Legislative leaders focused the important work to come on improving affordability & protecting the rights of all Californians. Plenty to do. So let’s get to work!02 Dec 2024 23:12 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lceas54t7c2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3lbzdmg22d227Grateful. Today. And every day. Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours.28 Nov 2024 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbzdmg22d227https://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3lbvg7g44e22iAdam Gray now LEADS by +105 votes in #CA13. #EveryVoteCounts27 Nov 2024 01:39 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbvg7g44e22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3lbgcslvnhs2rSaddened at the passing of former-Assemblymember Patty Berg. I got the chance to spend time with her earlier this year. She had a quick wit & was never afraid to speak her mind. She impacted countless lives & she’ll be missed by so many on the North Coast & across the State. Rest in Peace.21 Nov 2024 01:29 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbgcslvnhs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3lb4croh4ys24Derek Tran takes a lead of +36 votes in #CA45! Sounds like Congressmember-Elect is straight ahead!17 Nov 2024 02:01 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb4croh4ys24https://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3lauhfghhek25We cannot spend the next four years obsessed with Trump’s daily silliness. But his latest picks - Gaetz (Justice) Gabbard (DNI) & Hegseth (Defense) - go beyond silliness. Downright dangerous.13 Nov 2024 23:03 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lauhfghhek25https://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3lashtwbobs2jCongratulations to Dave Min - the next Member of Congress from #CA47! An important hold for Orange County & Democrats across the State who did so much hard work to win. Congrats to you all!13 Nov 2024 04:06 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lashtwbobs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3lasgzpc2b22pCongratulations @mikelevin.bsky.social! [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Nov 2024 03:51 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lasgzpc2b22phttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3larlnxqhys2mThe gift that is the Arcata Community Forest…12 Nov 2024 19:41 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3larlnxqhys2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3lapy3hoik22hCongratulations to the next Congressmember in #CA27… George Whitesides! A hard-fought victory that belongs to so many who made this #RedtoBlue flip possible.12 Nov 2024 04:18 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lapy3hoik22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/rustyhicks.bsky.social/post/3lapciiqa5e22Today, we take a moment to honor the sacrifice of the women & men who have served our Nation in uniform. Now more than ever, we must commit to honoring all they and their families have given - not just on #VeteransDay but everyday. #VeteransDay202411 Nov 2024 21:52 +0000at://did:plc:l4tmp5q7slijjdlxvq3sg2vz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lapciiqa5e22