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aunt, sister, daughter, dog mom, ally
off on a tangent. always.
democrat abroad 🇺🇸👉🇨🇦
Vouloir c’est pouvoir.
aunt, sister, daughter, dog mom, ally
off on a tangent. always.
democrat abroad 🇺🇸👉🇨🇦
Vouloir c’est pouvoir.
Having worked in clinics where my primary job was to talk with patients about insurance policy/coverage, I can tell you that the average person doesn't know the difference between deductible, coinsurance & copay, and you expect them to negotiate their own premiums? This is not a viable option.
Except individuals have nowhere near the leverage that the federal government has when negotiating insurance plans with adequate coverage.
Cassidy: "The president is proposing that we take the $26b that would be going to insurance companies if we just do an extension and give it directly to the American people in which 100% of the money is used for them to purchase healthcare on their own terms. That makes them an informed consumer."
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Having worked in clinics where my primary job was to talk with patients about insurance policy/coverage, I can tell you that the average person doesn't know the difference between deductible, coinsurance & copay, and you expect them to negotiate their own premiums? This is not a viable option.
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Todd Snider, the folk singer and songwriter whose wry wit coursed through big-hearted ballads rallying for the underdog, and whose charming onstage stories often lasted longer than the songs they introduced, died on Friday. He was 59.
Todd Snider, Folk Singer With a Wry Wit, Dies at 59
Mentored by the likes of Jimmy Buffett and John Prine, his big-hearted ballads told of heartache even as his humor revealed a steadfast optimism.
nyti.ms
November 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Todd Snider, the folk singer and songwriter whose wry wit coursed through big-hearted ballads rallying for the underdog, and whose charming onstage stories often lasted longer than the songs they introduced, died on Friday. He was 59.
Agree 100%.
As aggravating as this week has been, we have to let go of this 'purity test' mentality and remember that perfect is the enemy of good.
As aggravating as this week has been, we have to let go of this 'purity test' mentality and remember that perfect is the enemy of good.
For Democrats, the only way out of this mess is to fight through it, and the only way through is together.
Unity is not a hallmark of the Democratic Party.
But if the shutdown has taught them anything, it’s that the only way to withstand this presidency is by standing together.
Unity is not a hallmark of the Democratic Party.
But if the shutdown has taught them anything, it’s that the only way to withstand this presidency is by standing together.
November 14, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Agree 100%.
As aggravating as this week has been, we have to let go of this 'purity test' mentality and remember that perfect is the enemy of good.
As aggravating as this week has been, we have to let go of this 'purity test' mentality and remember that perfect is the enemy of good.
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To our nation’s Veterans and their families: Thank you.
Thank you for answering the call to serve and for the sacrifices you have made in the name of freedom and safety for all Americans.
Thank you for answering the call to serve and for the sacrifices you have made in the name of freedom and safety for all Americans.
November 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
To our nation’s Veterans and their families: Thank you.
Thank you for answering the call to serve and for the sacrifices you have made in the name of freedom and safety for all Americans.
Thank you for answering the call to serve and for the sacrifices you have made in the name of freedom and safety for all Americans.
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This seems like the most straightforward and also basically accurate message.
instead of saying this was good strategy, maybe senate dems should say: "the republicans were going to kill people by starving them to death, and because we aren't monsters, we decided to let this fight go. We'll keep fighting. Stop electing monsters."
November 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This seems like the most straightforward and also basically accurate message.
I am still angry that 8 Dems voted to pass the CR out of the Senate less than a week after we gave them a referendum to keep fighting BUT, having slept on it, I am hoping they're playing the long game and will force R's to vote on record against the ACA subsidies and force the House into session.
November 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I am still angry that 8 Dems voted to pass the CR out of the Senate less than a week after we gave them a referendum to keep fighting BUT, having slept on it, I am hoping they're playing the long game and will force R's to vote on record against the ACA subsidies and force the House into session.
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This! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻!
Is exactly what we the people need to hear from Dems!
This is what America needs in leadership as we move forward to remove the orange plague!
Is exactly what we the people need to hear from Dems!
This is what America needs in leadership as we move forward to remove the orange plague!
Chris Murphy nailed it after last night's vote: "There's no way to sugarcoat what happened tonight. And my fear is that Trump gets stronger, not weaker, because of this acquiescence. I'm angry - like you. But I choose to keep fighting.
November 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
This! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻!
Is exactly what we the people need to hear from Dems!
This is what America needs in leadership as we move forward to remove the orange plague!
Is exactly what we the people need to hear from Dems!
This is what America needs in leadership as we move forward to remove the orange plague!
I have left messages for my Senator and for @schumer.senate.gov. Have you?
Get on the phones, friends!
Get on the phones, friends!
There’s still time to call senators. Let me explain. Sorry not sorry about the cat. He’s also really upset about this deal.
November 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I have left messages for my Senator and for @schumer.senate.gov. Have you?
Get on the phones, friends!
Get on the phones, friends!
@schumer.senate.gov and @democrats.senate.gov failed us. The Senate must have new leadership and our delegates to Congress must rise to the level of courage we entrust to them. If they cannot do that, they must resign.
November 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
@schumer.senate.gov and @democrats.senate.gov failed us. The Senate must have new leadership and our delegates to Congress must rise to the level of courage we entrust to them. If they cannot do that, they must resign.
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
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We can't vote Schumer out until 2028 but we can make him being the senate majority leader a litmus test for 2026 candidates. Every single Dem senate candidate should be forced to go on the record and state they will not vote for him as majority leader.
November 10, 2025 at 4:17 AM
We can't vote Schumer out until 2028 but we can make him being the senate majority leader a litmus test for 2026 candidates. Every single Dem senate candidate should be forced to go on the record and state they will not vote for him as majority leader.
Get on the phones to every one of them - especially if you are a constituent. They can still do the right thing on the 2nd vote.
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Get on the phones to every one of them - especially if you are a constituent. They can still do the right thing on the 2nd vote.
I am disappointed in you, Dick @durbin.senate.gov.
November 10, 2025 at 3:49 AM
I am disappointed in you, Dick @durbin.senate.gov.
A *promise* of a vote on ACA subsidies is not good enough. If that is the compromise being offered, vote NO. @schumer.senate.gov @democrats.senate.gov
November 9, 2025 at 10:50 PM
A *promise* of a vote on ACA subsidies is not good enough. If that is the compromise being offered, vote NO. @schumer.senate.gov @democrats.senate.gov
The cruelty is the point.
JUST IN: The Trump administration late Saturday directed states that they must "immediately undo" any actions they have made to provide benefits to low-income families via SNAP.
Trump tells states to 'immediately undo' steps to fund November SNAP benefits
The Trump administration late Saturday directed states that they must "immediately undo" any actions they have made to provide benefits to low-income families via SNAP.
n.pr
November 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The cruelty is the point.
Nancy is the kind of smart, determined energy, with a healthy splash of petty, I aspire to. Merci, Madame Speaker.
November 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Nancy is the kind of smart, determined energy, with a healthy splash of petty, I aspire to. Merci, Madame Speaker.
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If you are furious at #ChuckSchumer about his offer to negotiate with Republicans, you MUST watch this explainer by @hcrichardson.bsky.social. This was much more of a chess move than anyone expected from ol' Chuck.
Republicans now COMPLETELY own the #TrumpShutdown
www.youtube.com/live/NM8mtDm...
Republicans now COMPLETELY own the #TrumpShutdown
www.youtube.com/live/NM8mtDm...
Shutdown Offer | Explainer
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
www.youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:19 AM
If you are furious at #ChuckSchumer about his offer to negotiate with Republicans, you MUST watch this explainer by @hcrichardson.bsky.social. This was much more of a chess move than anyone expected from ol' Chuck.
Republicans now COMPLETELY own the #TrumpShutdown
www.youtube.com/live/NM8mtDm...
Republicans now COMPLETELY own the #TrumpShutdown
www.youtube.com/live/NM8mtDm...
I'm with you on this point.
I’m kind of in burn it all down mode.
I hope they nuke the filibuster.
Think of all the fun stuff we can pass when we’re the majority again.
I hope they nuke the filibuster.
Think of all the fun stuff we can pass when we’re the majority again.
November 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I'm with you on this point.
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this is genuinely wild
Looks like the Dems will pick up 12 seats in the VA House of Delegates, which will go from 51-49 to 63-37 D-R. That's an honestly shocking result.
November 5, 2025 at 2:17 AM
this is genuinely wild
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BREAKING: MAMDANI HAS WON according to Decision Desk
November 5, 2025 at 2:15 AM
BREAKING: MAMDANI HAS WON according to Decision Desk
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For the record: I'm not tired of winning.
November 5, 2025 at 2:13 AM
For the record: I'm not tired of winning.
THIS. Senate Democrats must hold the line.
Tonight should be a good reminder to Senate Democrats they better not cave.
November 5, 2025 at 2:51 AM
THIS. Senate Democrats must hold the line.
I just said to my husband - I really wish I had a fake Truth account to watch the meltdown.
Alas, I refuse to create one so I will be dancing around the house just imagining the new ketchup-colored walls in (what's left of) the White House.
Alas, I refuse to create one so I will be dancing around the house just imagining the new ketchup-colored walls in (what's left of) the White House.
I have a huge grin on my face...thinking about Donald...watching the election returns. That is all.
November 5, 2025 at 2:37 AM
I just said to my husband - I really wish I had a fake Truth account to watch the meltdown.
Alas, I refuse to create one so I will be dancing around the house just imagining the new ketchup-colored walls in (what's left of) the White House.
Alas, I refuse to create one so I will be dancing around the house just imagining the new ketchup-colored walls in (what's left of) the White House.
Virginia has us off to a GREAT start! Keep it going CA, NYC, NJ and PA! Democracy has its eyes on you!
November 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Virginia has us off to a GREAT start! Keep it going CA, NYC, NJ and PA! Democracy has its eyes on you!