Dr. Christopher R. Wren
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Dr. Christopher R. Wren
@c.drwren.com
· Jun 9
“Ninety-two percent of the targeted Medicaid recipients already work, are in school, have family caregiving responsibilities or have disabilities.” The proposed work requirements have nothing to do with waste, they are designed to cut enrollment through paperwork. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/08/o...
Opinion | We Saw Medicaid Work Requirements Up Close. You Don’t Want This Chaos.
www.nytimes.com
"In fact, there’s reason to believe that they could counterproductively hurt employment. That’s because when you take away people’s health insurance, their otherwise manageable health conditions turn into unmanageable work barriers."
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The Boston Globe identified the companies in Massachusetts that employ the most SNAP recipients. A key stat: "In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are employed, half of them full-time."
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
November 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The Boston Globe identified the companies in Massachusetts that employ the most SNAP recipients. A key stat: "In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are employed, half of them full-time."
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
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spoke with the executive director of my local food bank today and got this really incredible line: "if you donate 1 can of green beans, we can give away 1 can of green beans. but if you donate a dollar, we can give away 6 cans of green beans"
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
spoke with the executive director of my local food bank today and got this really incredible line: "if you donate 1 can of green beans, we can give away 1 can of green beans. but if you donate a dollar, we can give away 6 cans of green beans"
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I know some of the folks from @alt18f.bsky.social who worked on this. Hell, some former coworkers worked on it.
Direct File is/was one of the best examples of digital modernization and this hits hard.
Direct File is/was one of the best examples of digital modernization and this hits hard.
Sam Corcos, who entered government with DOGE earlier this year, decided to kill DirectFile after one meeting with with tax software lobbyists.
www.wired.com/story/doge-d...
www.wired.com/story/doge-d...
November 4, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I know some of the folks from @alt18f.bsky.social who worked on this. Hell, some former coworkers worked on it.
Direct File is/was one of the best examples of digital modernization and this hits hard.
Direct File is/was one of the best examples of digital modernization and this hits hard.
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New NYT investigation reveals how Equifax plans to profit from Medicaid work requirements.
The dominance and price hiking uncovered would be alarming in any industry, but it's unconscionable when families' healthcare is at risk and tax payers are footing the bill.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/h...
The dominance and price hiking uncovered would be alarming in any industry, but it's unconscionable when families' healthcare is at risk and tax payers are footing the bill.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/h...
‘A Big Positive’: How One Company Plans to Profit From Medicaid Cuts
www.nytimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
New NYT investigation reveals how Equifax plans to profit from Medicaid work requirements.
The dominance and price hiking uncovered would be alarming in any industry, but it's unconscionable when families' healthcare is at risk and tax payers are footing the bill.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/h...
The dominance and price hiking uncovered would be alarming in any industry, but it's unconscionable when families' healthcare is at risk and tax payers are footing the bill.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/h...
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Also, if this continues we’re cooked 👇We can and must build alternatives that don’t rely on private data brokers.
November 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Also, if this continues we’re cooked 👇We can and must build alternatives that don’t rely on private data brokers.
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Every mention of SNAP being frozen should include this simple fact:
TRUMP is CHOOSING TO CANCEL FOOD ASSISTANCE. There are literally emergency dollars available to keep SNAP funded.
TRUMP is CHOOSING TO CANCEL FOOD ASSISTANCE. There are literally emergency dollars available to keep SNAP funded.
October 27, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Every mention of SNAP being frozen should include this simple fact:
TRUMP is CHOOSING TO CANCEL FOOD ASSISTANCE. There are literally emergency dollars available to keep SNAP funded.
TRUMP is CHOOSING TO CANCEL FOOD ASSISTANCE. There are literally emergency dollars available to keep SNAP funded.
People are mad about the East Wing, and you should be, but also... metaphorical bulldozers are doing the same thing to the federal government, on a massive scale
Unfortunately, metaphorical bulldozers are hard to photograph
Be mad about the East Wing
Be 100X as mad about everything you can't see
Unfortunately, metaphorical bulldozers are hard to photograph
Be mad about the East Wing
Be 100X as mad about everything you can't see
And for the first time since January, I felt the full weight of what we’ve lost in just nine months. I sat at my desk and cried, proud of what we accomplished, and so damn heartbroken by how much of it has been broken. Because in the end, it’s the people who lose the most.
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October 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM
People are mad about the East Wing, and you should be, but also... metaphorical bulldozers are doing the same thing to the federal government, on a massive scale
Unfortunately, metaphorical bulldozers are hard to photograph
Be mad about the East Wing
Be 100X as mad about everything you can't see
Unfortunately, metaphorical bulldozers are hard to photograph
Be mad about the East Wing
Be 100X as mad about everything you can't see
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Join Federal workers and tell Congress to pass nothing less than a fighting CR; a funding bill that not only keeps the lights on, but that also includes statutory protections to reign in executive lawlessness.
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September 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Join Federal workers and tell Congress to pass nothing less than a fighting CR; a funding bill that not only keeps the lights on, but that also includes statutory protections to reign in executive lawlessness.
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We condemn the Supreme Court’s decision to allow federal agents to profile people based on how we look, the language we speak, and the type of work we do. This is a dangerous attack on workers’ freedoms in Los Angeles and across the country, and our solidarity will not waver!
September 8, 2025 at 11:31 PM
We condemn the Supreme Court’s decision to allow federal agents to profile people based on how we look, the language we speak, and the type of work we do. This is a dangerous attack on workers’ freedoms in Los Angeles and across the country, and our solidarity will not waver!
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“The only reason the system hasn’t already collapsed is that the mission-driven staffers who remain are each doing the work of five people. They are holding Social Security together with shoestrings and chewing gum— but they can’t do it forever.”
No we can’t. We really can’t. 💔💔💔
No we can’t. We really can’t. 💔💔💔
thehill.com
September 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
“The only reason the system hasn’t already collapsed is that the mission-driven staffers who remain are each doing the work of five people. They are holding Social Security together with shoestrings and chewing gum— but they can’t do it forever.”
No we can’t. We really can’t. 💔💔💔
No we can’t. We really can’t. 💔💔💔
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Heads up DC folks!!!!!
For those in DC: they’re dismantling the 40 year peace vigil in lafayette square RIGHT NOW! Please come to protest/record if you can!
For those in DC: they’re dismantling the 40 year peace vigil in lafayette square RIGHT NOW! Please come to protest/record if you can!
Trump orders takedown of longtime protest tent at White House
President Trump ordered the removal of the White House Peace Vigil on Friday, marking an end to a 44-year protest against the nation’s nuclear weaponry and warfare. A reporter informed the preside…
thehill.com
September 6, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Heads up DC folks!!!!!
For those in DC: they’re dismantling the 40 year peace vigil in lafayette square RIGHT NOW! Please come to protest/record if you can!
For those in DC: they’re dismantling the 40 year peace vigil in lafayette square RIGHT NOW! Please come to protest/record if you can!
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If you’re wondering how much of what RFK Jr said yesterday about vaccines was true—almost none of it was.
@FullerLab_UW is one of the most accomplished vaccinologists out there and her article is required reading to separate truth from falsehoods.
theconversation.com/how-rfk-jr-s...
@FullerLab_UW is one of the most accomplished vaccinologists out there and her article is required reading to separate truth from falsehoods.
theconversation.com/how-rfk-jr-s...
How RFK Jr.’s misguided science on mRNA vaccines is shaping policy − a vaccine expert examines the false claims
Chaos at the CDC and the sharp move away from mRNA vaccines has public health experts alarmed.
theconversation.com
September 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
If you’re wondering how much of what RFK Jr said yesterday about vaccines was true—almost none of it was.
@FullerLab_UW is one of the most accomplished vaccinologists out there and her article is required reading to separate truth from falsehoods.
theconversation.com/how-rfk-jr-s...
@FullerLab_UW is one of the most accomplished vaccinologists out there and her article is required reading to separate truth from falsehoods.
theconversation.com/how-rfk-jr-s...
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When it takes a good engineer two days to recreate an accessible version "design studio" that DOGE people are extolling, you know the "design studio" sucks.
May I present to you americabydesign.fail
May I present to you americabydesign.fail
America by Design Fail
Trump fired the best designers in the Federal Government
americabydesign.fail
August 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
When it takes a good engineer two days to recreate an accessible version "design studio" that DOGE people are extolling, you know the "design studio" sucks.
May I present to you americabydesign.fail
May I present to you americabydesign.fail
This administration is afraid of traumatized 8 year old amputees
Let that sink in
Fear is at the core of their power. If we go along with calling an 8 year old amputee a threat, they can call anyone a threat, and that's the point.
Let that sink in
Fear is at the core of their power. If we go along with calling an 8 year old amputee a threat, they can call anyone a threat, and that's the point.
These are the kids whose medical treatment in the US Loomer objects to:
"Leyan is a 14-year-old who was burned and injured by shrapnel in an explosion at her school. Ghazal, 6, was also hurt in an explosion. Another child, 8-year-old Anas, was hurt in an explosion that killed his entire family."
"Leyan is a 14-year-old who was burned and injured by shrapnel in an explosion at her school. Ghazal, 6, was also hurt in an explosion. Another child, 8-year-old Anas, was hurt in an explosion that killed his entire family."
A new shameful low. Even for Trump and MAGA. Everything about this story reveals the sickness that has taken over America.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
August 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
This administration is afraid of traumatized 8 year old amputees
Let that sink in
Fear is at the core of their power. If we go along with calling an 8 year old amputee a threat, they can call anyone a threat, and that's the point.
Let that sink in
Fear is at the core of their power. If we go along with calling an 8 year old amputee a threat, they can call anyone a threat, and that's the point.
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6/6
Malone must go. ❌
RFK Jr. must go. ❌
Read the full letter here: www.hsgac.senate.gov/wp-content/u...
Malone must go. ❌
RFK Jr. must go. ❌
Read the full letter here: www.hsgac.senate.gov/wp-content/u...
www.hsgac.senate.gov
August 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
6/6
Malone must go. ❌
RFK Jr. must go. ❌
Read the full letter here: www.hsgac.senate.gov/wp-content/u...
Malone must go. ❌
RFK Jr. must go. ❌
Read the full letter here: www.hsgac.senate.gov/wp-content/u...
I am in downtown Boston all the time, I spent a bunch of time in NYC last year, I travelled to DC for work routinely over the last three years.
We're doing fine.
Not perfect, of course, but what place is?
If you haven't experienced these places recently: come visit! See for yourself.
We're doing fine.
Not perfect, of course, but what place is?
If you haven't experienced these places recently: come visit! See for yourself.
Trump Takeover of DC Police Legally Invalid
On its face, the Executive Order says the stated reason is "the precipitous rise in violent crime" in DC.
DOJ's own statements are that DC violent crime has dropped to 30 year low (and dropped more since).
youtu.be/VLIwlDPNGh0?...
On its face, the Executive Order says the stated reason is "the precipitous rise in violent crime" in DC.
DOJ's own statements are that DC violent crime has dropped to 30 year low (and dropped more since).
youtu.be/VLIwlDPNGh0?...
Trump Takeover of DC Police Legally Invalid
YouTube video by Ryan Goodman
youtu.be
August 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I am in downtown Boston all the time, I spent a bunch of time in NYC last year, I travelled to DC for work routinely over the last three years.
We're doing fine.
Not perfect, of course, but what place is?
If you haven't experienced these places recently: come visit! See for yourself.
We're doing fine.
Not perfect, of course, but what place is?
If you haven't experienced these places recently: come visit! See for yourself.
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We knew in our guts while hiding that the shooter was targeting us. This violence is driven by anti-vaccine propaganda. And the rot start at the top.
Just this week RFK Jr canceled all mRNA vaccine research while lying about the technologies safety and effectiveness.
Just this week RFK Jr canceled all mRNA vaccine research while lying about the technologies safety and effectiveness.
“The shooter was either sick or believed he was sick, and blamed his illness on COVID vaccine — which is why he was targeting the CDC.”
August 9, 2025 at 1:28 AM
We knew in our guts while hiding that the shooter was targeting us. This violence is driven by anti-vaccine propaganda. And the rot start at the top.
Just this week RFK Jr canceled all mRNA vaccine research while lying about the technologies safety and effectiveness.
Just this week RFK Jr canceled all mRNA vaccine research while lying about the technologies safety and effectiveness.
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Standing up for the smallest of minorities is important because when you accept the premise that one group are expendable because small or ‘insignificant’, you have accepted the idea of the expendability of human life in general, and the enemy will use your acquiescence to pick off yet more.
August 3, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Standing up for the smallest of minorities is important because when you accept the premise that one group are expendable because small or ‘insignificant’, you have accepted the idea of the expendability of human life in general, and the enemy will use your acquiescence to pick off yet more.
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I have a new post over at The Climate Brink on how the recent DOE report on climate science and the EPA's proposed overturning of the endangerment finding used and misused my research: www.theclimatebrink....
How the DOE and EPA used and misused my research
Elevating contrarian views while burying the actual science
www.theclimatebrink.com
August 3, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I have a new post over at The Climate Brink on how the recent DOE report on climate science and the EPA's proposed overturning of the endangerment finding used and misused my research: www.theclimatebrink....
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“I'm calling for a full investigation into the actions of ICE & other agencies involved in this operation. I want the agents who ignored protocol & used force against me to be held accountable. And I want the public to know the truth: this raid didn't just target immigrants. It hurt Americans too.”
Interested media should
RSVP to media @ ufw . org.
Ahead of his press
availability, George Retes issues the following statement:
RSVP to media @ ufw . org.
Ahead of his press
availability, George Retes issues the following statement:
July 16, 2025 at 3:05 AM
“I'm calling for a full investigation into the actions of ICE & other agencies involved in this operation. I want the agents who ignored protocol & used force against me to be held accountable. And I want the public to know the truth: this raid didn't just target immigrants. It hurt Americans too.”
I did not have "wake up to a white male **billionaire** whining about how oppressed he is" on my bingo card
This leaked text from Mark Andreessen, explaining his right-wing radicalization, is a perfect illustration of my "long 2020" theory — that the current right-wing coalition is defined by its shared hostility to the events of that year www.vox.com/on-the-right...
July 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I did not have "wake up to a white male **billionaire** whining about how oppressed he is" on my bingo card
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Our nation's federal employees are more than just numbers on a spreadsheet.
They make sure we have clean water.
They protect us from financial fraud.
They provide healthcare to our communities.
They make our government actually work for people.
Do not forget this.
They make sure we have clean water.
They protect us from financial fraud.
They provide healthcare to our communities.
They make our government actually work for people.
Do not forget this.
July 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Our nation's federal employees are more than just numbers on a spreadsheet.
They make sure we have clean water.
They protect us from financial fraud.
They provide healthcare to our communities.
They make our government actually work for people.
Do not forget this.
They make sure we have clean water.
They protect us from financial fraud.
They provide healthcare to our communities.
They make our government actually work for people.
Do not forget this.
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18F and the USDS was not perfect but it was trying to make things better and I will die mad they gutted it for the so-called "DOGE"
July 6, 2025 at 4:33 AM
18F and the USDS was not perfect but it was trying to make things better and I will die mad they gutted it for the so-called "DOGE"
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This is a new low for the NYT. Someone uses an actual white supremacist as a source for an article throwing shade at Zohran, but the person who points it out (Jamelle) is the one disciplined.
I deleted several posts about a Times story because they violated Times social media standards.
July 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM
This is a new low for the NYT. Someone uses an actual white supremacist as a source for an article throwing shade at Zohran, but the person who points it out (Jamelle) is the one disciplined.
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I am grieving the barbarism that is going to unfurl from all this. People are going to die. Livelihoods gone. All to feed a corrupt kleptocracy.
I see every day up close how different it is from the first time around. There are no guardrails. A disaster. I’m sorry we have to live through this.
I see every day up close how different it is from the first time around. There are no guardrails. A disaster. I’m sorry we have to live through this.
July 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I am grieving the barbarism that is going to unfurl from all this. People are going to die. Livelihoods gone. All to feed a corrupt kleptocracy.
I see every day up close how different it is from the first time around. There are no guardrails. A disaster. I’m sorry we have to live through this.
I see every day up close how different it is from the first time around. There are no guardrails. A disaster. I’m sorry we have to live through this.