Elise
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In 48 other states, new moms have access to Medicaid for up to one year after they give birth. Not in Wisconsin.
There, the limit remains two months. And it’s only because of one man: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
By @megomatz.bsky.social
There, the limit remains two months. And it’s only because of one man: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
By @megomatz.bsky.social
He Vowed to “Protect the Unborn.” Now He’s Blocking a Bill to Expand Medicaid for Wisconsin’s New Moms.
Splitting with anti-abortion members of his own party, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has refused to join 48 other states in ensuring that vulnerable women have access to potentially lifesaving ...
www.propublica.org
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 AM
In 48 other states, new moms have access to Medicaid for up to one year after they give birth. Not in Wisconsin.
There, the limit remains two months. And it’s only because of one man: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
By @megomatz.bsky.social
There, the limit remains two months. And it’s only because of one man: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
By @megomatz.bsky.social
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BREAKING: US President Trump announces he’s designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, and has asked Crown Prince MBS to join the board that will act as a transitional authority for war-torn Gaza.
🟠 LIVE updates: aje.io/aivosv
🟠 LIVE updates: aje.io/aivosv
November 19, 2025 at 2:35 AM
BREAKING: US President Trump announces he’s designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, and has asked Crown Prince MBS to join the board that will act as a transitional authority for war-torn Gaza.
🟠 LIVE updates: aje.io/aivosv
🟠 LIVE updates: aje.io/aivosv
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Israel continues to attack Lebanon on a near-daily basis in violation of a yearlong ceasefire with Hezbollah.
Israeli attack on Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills at least 13
Israel continues to attack Lebanon on a near-daily basis in violation of a yearlong ceasefire with Hezbollah.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Israel continues to attack Lebanon on a near-daily basis in violation of a yearlong ceasefire with Hezbollah.
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The Trump White House is a Safe Space for Sex Traffickers, Dictators, and Fraudsters
There will be no help for America's children or workers, but if you're a corrupt dictator or a sex trafficker who can benefit Trump, then you'll be protected and welcomed!
thelefthook.substack.com/p/the-trump-...
There will be no help for America's children or workers, but if you're a corrupt dictator or a sex trafficker who can benefit Trump, then you'll be protected and welcomed!
thelefthook.substack.com/p/the-trump-...
November 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Trump White House is a Safe Space for Sex Traffickers, Dictators, and Fraudsters
There will be no help for America's children or workers, but if you're a corrupt dictator or a sex trafficker who can benefit Trump, then you'll be protected and welcomed!
thelefthook.substack.com/p/the-trump-...
There will be no help for America's children or workers, but if you're a corrupt dictator or a sex trafficker who can benefit Trump, then you'll be protected and welcomed!
thelefthook.substack.com/p/the-trump-...
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Between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, join us in hitting pause on buying from corporations that enable Trump’s fascist agenda: weaintbuyingit.com?utm_source=i...
November 19, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, join us in hitting pause on buying from corporations that enable Trump’s fascist agenda: weaintbuyingit.com?utm_source=i...
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omg
Trump: I’m very proud of the job he’s done. What he’s done is incredible in terms of human rights.
November 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM
omg
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🚨 Speaker Johnson makes it clear it’s Thune’s turn to stall the release of the Epstein files in the senate
#TrumpEpsteinCoverUp
#TrumpEpsteinCoverUp
November 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
🚨 Speaker Johnson makes it clear it’s Thune’s turn to stall the release of the Epstein files in the senate
#TrumpEpsteinCoverUp
#TrumpEpsteinCoverUp
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The fact that no one in the room stood up for her says a lot about how we got here bsky.app/profile/pale...
"Quiet! Quiet, Piggy."
November 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The fact that no one in the room stood up for her says a lot about how we got here bsky.app/profile/pale...
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Florida grandfather, born in refugee camp, nabbed by ICE after 70 years in US
Florida grandfather, born in refugee camp, nabbed by ICE after 70 years in US
Paul John Bojerski was born to Polish parents in a German refugee camp a year after World War II ended. His family legally emigrated to the United States in 1952 when he was five.
www.yahoo.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Florida grandfather, born in refugee camp, nabbed by ICE after 70 years in US
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I just watched the whole video, and not a single reporter stood up for her. Everyone just pivoted to asking questions on other topics.
This is shameful.
This is shameful.
When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'
people.com/donald-trump...
people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I just watched the whole video, and not a single reporter stood up for her. Everyone just pivoted to asking questions on other topics.
This is shameful.
This is shameful.
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"'Quiet, quiet, piggy,' Trump told a Bloomberg reporter who asked why, if there's nothing incriminating in the files, he's acting like there is." x.com/JenniferJJac...
Jennifer Jacobs on X: "Highlights from NEWSY gaggle on AF1 on our flight to Florida on Friday night: Trump told us on EPSTEIN: -"I know nothing about that," he said when asked what Epstein meant when he said Trump knew about the girls. "Jeffrey Epstein and I had a very bad relationship for many years." https://t.co/zRpNTrgkLy" / X
Highlights from NEWSY gaggle on AF1 on our flight to Florida on Friday night: Trump told us on EPSTEIN: -"I know nothing about that," he said when asked what Epstein meant when he said Trump knew about the girls. "Jeffrey Epstein and I had a very bad relationship for many years." https://t.co/zRpNTrgkLy
x.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:40 AM
"'Quiet, quiet, piggy,' Trump told a Bloomberg reporter who asked why, if there's nothing incriminating in the files, he's acting like there is." x.com/JenniferJJac...
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November 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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More great reporting on by @amelianews.bsky.social "On the basis of our sample results, we estimated that 91% of the 100 screened-in family reports for our audit period were not in compliance with...intake, screening, assessment, and investigation of child abuse and neglect"
Ghastly incompetence
Ghastly incompetence
Federal audit says WV failed to properly investigate bulk of child abuse and neglect referrals • West Virginia Watch
An audit of West Virginia’s foster care system showed the state didn’t comply with requirements when responding to reports of child abuse.
westvirginiawatch.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
More great reporting on by @amelianews.bsky.social "On the basis of our sample results, we estimated that 91% of the 100 screened-in family reports for our audit period were not in compliance with...intake, screening, assessment, and investigation of child abuse and neglect"
Ghastly incompetence
Ghastly incompetence
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"I got a call from the general counsel at the F.B.I. about changing exceptions to the gift rules because his boss, Kash Patel, felt like he should be able to accept more expensive gifts..."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
60 Attorneys on the Year of Chaos Inside Trump’s Justice Department
Sixty former staffers describe an environment of suspicion and intimidation within the nation’s most powerful law enforcement agency.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
"I got a call from the general counsel at the F.B.I. about changing exceptions to the gift rules because his boss, Kash Patel, felt like he should be able to accept more expensive gifts..."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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How stupid would you have to be to accept Trump's new position that he wants the House to vote for releasing the Epstein files but he still isn't releasing the Epstein files, which he could do without a vote?
November 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
How stupid would you have to be to accept Trump's new position that he wants the House to vote for releasing the Epstein files but he still isn't releasing the Epstein files, which he could do without a vote?
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Related: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
November 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Related: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
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Over the last two weeks, employees with the state’s 24/7 call center spent days, evenings and weekends answering phone call after call from West Virginians in need of groceries while food stamps were delayed, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.
West Virginia 211 helpline sees 1,680% increase in calls — mostly for food — during SNAP delay • West Virginia Watch
Over the last two weeks, employees with the state’s 24/7 call center answered phone call after call from West Virginians in need of food while SNAP was delayed.
westvirginiawatch.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Over the last two weeks, employees with the state’s 24/7 call center spent days, evenings and weekends answering phone call after call from West Virginians in need of groceries while food stamps were delayed, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.
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Absolutely no way to read this and not conclude that the Department of Justice has been deeply corrupted. And this is from a time when career lawyers were in place, pushing back against illegality. With firings and resignations, the politicization will just get worse.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
60 Attorneys on the Year of Chaos Inside Trump’s Justice Department (Gift Article)
Sixty former staffers describe an environment of suspicion and intimidation within the nation’s most powerful law enforcement agency.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Absolutely no way to read this and not conclude that the Department of Justice has been deeply corrupted. And this is from a time when career lawyers were in place, pushing back against illegality. With firings and resignations, the politicization will just get worse.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Israeli authorities have been systematically abusing Palestinian prisoners with impunity, according to PHRI.
Palestinian deaths in Israeli jails surge amid Gaza war: Report
Israeli authorities have been systematically abusing Palestinian prisoners with impunity, according to PHRI.
bit.ly
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Israeli authorities have been systematically abusing Palestinian prisoners with impunity, according to PHRI.
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An Emirati investment fund used a Trump-family cryptocurrency in a $2 billion deal. The cryptocurrency had been on the market for five weeks. The Emiratis tell 60 Minutes they chose World Liberty crypto for “business suitability.” cbsn.ws/4r3epvX
November 17, 2025 at 12:56 AM
An Emirati investment fund used a Trump-family cryptocurrency in a $2 billion deal. The cryptocurrency had been on the market for five weeks. The Emiratis tell 60 Minutes they chose World Liberty crypto for “business suitability.” cbsn.ws/4r3epvX
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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once again people magazine is out there doing the lord’s work
This is the kind of coverage you want voters to see when they’re in line at the grocery checkout. 🤡
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November 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM
once again people magazine is out there doing the lord’s work