An open letter to the U.S. Congress

You Work for Us — Reopen the Government and Deliver for the People

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We, the voters who put you in office, are sick and tired of the nonsense. We are tired of being treated like hostages and pawns in a childish game while real Americans suffer. This manufactured chaos — the government shutdown, stalled assistance programs, and the refusal to seat duly elected representatives — is unacceptable. Our patience has run out. You work for us. Your boss is not Donald Trump. Your boss is not Mike Johnson. Your boss is the American voters who trusted you with power and responsibility. If you refuse to act to reopen the government, pass the tax credits that make healthcare affordable, get SNAP benefits restored to families that depend on them, and ensure that Adelita Grijalva — who won a special election to represent Arizona’s 7th District — is sworn in without further political delay, then expect to be held accountable at the ballot box in 2026. Here are our non-negotiable demands: Reopen the federal government now so federal employees can get paid and essential services can be restored. Pass the healthcare tax credits so people can afford coverage and stop choosing between medicine and rent. Immediately restore SNAP so families and children don’t go hungry while Congress plays politics. Swear in Adelita Grijalva without further delay so her constituents have the representation they voted for. This is not a request. This is a warning — not a threat, but a promise that your inaction and willingness to let political theater harm people’s lives will be remembered in 2026. If you value your seat, and if you value the people you represent, you will do what is right now. We expect timely confirmation from you that you will take immediate action toward meeting these demands.

▶ Created on November 8 by Marie

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