Charles Gaba ✡️
@charlesgaba.com
Healthcare data analysis, advocacy & snark.
(Formerly @charles_gaba on 🐤)
🏥 https://ACASignups.net
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Charles Gaba ✡️
@charlesgaba.com
· Nov 12
ACA Signups
Healthcare policy data, analysis & snark.
ACASignups.net
Welcome new followers!
I'm a healthcare policy analyst, advocate & blogger who focuses primarily on the ACA. I’ve also gained some attention for my COVID19 data analysis.
I also raise money online for Democratic candidates.
You can follow my work (& even support it!) at ACASignups.net.
I'm a healthcare policy analyst, advocate & blogger who focuses primarily on the ACA. I’ve also gained some attention for my COVID19 data analysis.
I also raise money online for Democratic candidates.
You can follow my work (& even support it!) at ACASignups.net.
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A billionaire family that owns a bridge crossing between Michigan and Canada has wanted Trump to stop a new bridge — and Trump is now threatening to block its opening (with authority he doesn’t have). www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/u...
Trump Threatens to Block Opening of New Bridge to Canada
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:08 AM
A billionaire family that owns a bridge crossing between Michigan and Canada has wanted Trump to stop a new bridge — and Trump is now threatening to block its opening (with authority he doesn’t have). www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/u...
Much of the reaction to the Epstein Files reminds me of this scene from Casualties of War (an underrated film but a difficult watch, BTW).
youtu.be/zpl1VFLanEk?...
youtu.be/zpl1VFLanEk?...
Casualties of War (1989) Scene: "You don't have to try and kill me."
YouTube video by John Maverick
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Much of the reaction to the Epstein Files reminds me of this scene from Casualties of War (an underrated film but a difficult watch, BTW).
youtu.be/zpl1VFLanEk?...
youtu.be/zpl1VFLanEk?...
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I just heard Musk say on a podcast that one year from now, SpaceX will be doing Starship launches at a rate of ONE PER HOUR to build data centers in space.
There have been 6 successful Starship launches to date. Total.
Earth-based instruments are insufficient to measure how full of shit he is.
There have been 6 successful Starship launches to date. Total.
Earth-based instruments are insufficient to measure how full of shit he is.
Elon Musk's ambition to one day settle Mars appears to have taken a back seat for a rather nearer and more achievable goal – sending humans to live on the moon. https://cnn.it/46sbAMm
February 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM
I just heard Musk say on a podcast that one year from now, SpaceX will be doing Starship launches at a rate of ONE PER HOUR to build data centers in space.
There have been 6 successful Starship launches to date. Total.
Earth-based instruments are insufficient to measure how full of shit he is.
There have been 6 successful Starship launches to date. Total.
Earth-based instruments are insufficient to measure how full of shit he is.
Reposted by Charles Gaba ✡️
Today in mass murder on the high seas that requires immediate impeachment & removal.
Again, this is one of those "He can't do that because it's illegal" things that he keeps doing every day, so I don't know why anyone thinks the other things like that are things that can't also happen.
Again, this is one of those "He can't do that because it's illegal" things that he keeps doing every day, so I don't know why anyone thinks the other things like that are things that can't also happen.
Southcom killed 2 more in the Eastern Pacific today, making at least 131 civilians killed by the US with no due process in 35 attacks over 5 months.
Only a sick nation would do this. 23 attacks in the Eastern Pacific, 10 in the Caribbean, 2 unspecified. See adamisacson.com/boat-strikes/
Only a sick nation would do this. 23 attacks in the Eastern Pacific, 10 in the Caribbean, 2 unspecified. See adamisacson.com/boat-strikes/
February 10, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Today in mass murder on the high seas that requires immediate impeachment & removal.
Again, this is one of those "He can't do that because it's illegal" things that he keeps doing every day, so I don't know why anyone thinks the other things like that are things that can't also happen.
Again, this is one of those "He can't do that because it's illegal" things that he keeps doing every day, so I don't know why anyone thinks the other things like that are things that can't also happen.
Whut.
Woody Allen’s wife and stepdaughter, Soon Yi Previn, commented to Jeffrey Epstein about Anthony Weiner sexting with a 15-year-old girl:
“…It was disgusting what the 15-year-old did to him.”
She called the girl “a despicable and disgusting person…”
(www.justice.gov/epstein/file...)
“…It was disgusting what the 15-year-old did to him.”
She called the girl “a despicable and disgusting person…”
(www.justice.gov/epstein/file...)
February 10, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Whut.
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Vermont US Representative Becca Balint being interviewed by Drop Site News shortly after reviewing more, unreleased Epstein files saying
"They're all a bunch of sick fucks"
"They're all a bunch of sick fucks"
February 10, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Vermont US Representative Becca Balint being interviewed by Drop Site News shortly after reviewing more, unreleased Epstein files saying
"They're all a bunch of sick fucks"
"They're all a bunch of sick fucks"
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Playing politics with disaster relief funding is a new low, even for the Trump Administration.
Let’s call it for what it really is: a politically motivated decision that punishes thousands of Illinois families in a critical moment of need.
Let’s call it for what it really is: a politically motivated decision that punishes thousands of Illinois families in a critical moment of need.
Trump administration denies Illinois appeal for summer storms disaster relief
In two letters sent to President Donald Trump last year, Gov. JB Pritzker said the intense rainfall overwhelmed Chicago’s sewer system on the Southwest Side as well as in Cicero and other suburbs, hur...
chicago.suntimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Playing politics with disaster relief funding is a new low, even for the Trump Administration.
Let’s call it for what it really is: a politically motivated decision that punishes thousands of Illinois families in a critical moment of need.
Let’s call it for what it really is: a politically motivated decision that punishes thousands of Illinois families in a critical moment of need.
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They were talking about Bad Bunny at my Italian cooking class in Portugal
Nothing delights me more about the NFL halftime show than watching global corporations quietly undercut the MAGA fantasy. The NFL wants international eyeballs. MAGA wants “America First.” In the end, money always beats nationalist bullshit.
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl half-time show review – a thrilling ode to Boricua joy
The Grammy-winning Puerto Rican megastar delivered a powerful, detail-packed performance that paid tribute to his history and teased more greatness for his future
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:13 AM
They were talking about Bad Bunny at my Italian cooking class in Portugal
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I'd be genuinely interested in watching the reactions of every Republican member of Congress if they were forced to sit down and watch Schoolhouse Rock for a half an hour.
Especially the "3-Ring Government" one.
youtu.be/pKSGyiT-o3o?...
Especially the "3-Ring Government" one.
youtu.be/pKSGyiT-o3o?...
America - Three Ring Government - Schoolhouse Rock
YouTube video by Schoolhouse Rock
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 2:11 AM
I'd be genuinely interested in watching the reactions of every Republican member of Congress if they were forced to sit down and watch Schoolhouse Rock for a half an hour.
Especially the "3-Ring Government" one.
youtu.be/pKSGyiT-o3o?...
Especially the "3-Ring Government" one.
youtu.be/pKSGyiT-o3o?...
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Colleagues who have worked both in GAO and the LoC are very discreet about MoC. BUT... more than one has shared that the GOP has had a shockingly high proportion of folks coming into office who didn't understand the basics of government. The incoming class of 2011 was some kind of turning point.
February 10, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Colleagues who have worked both in GAO and the LoC are very discreet about MoC. BUT... more than one has shared that the GOP has had a shockingly high proportion of folks coming into office who didn't understand the basics of government. The incoming class of 2011 was some kind of turning point.
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NC5: “Marsha Blackburn faces allegations of ‘flagrant violations of campaign laws in race for TN Governor”
A Knoxville Republican accuses her of using federal campaign-raised funds for a state race.
www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...
A Knoxville Republican accuses her of using federal campaign-raised funds for a state race.
www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...
February 5, 2026 at 9:55 PM
NC5: “Marsha Blackburn faces allegations of ‘flagrant violations of campaign laws in race for TN Governor”
A Knoxville Republican accuses her of using federal campaign-raised funds for a state race.
www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...
A Knoxville Republican accuses her of using federal campaign-raised funds for a state race.
www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...
You're partly correct--you're thinking of Risk Corridors, not Cost Sharing Reduction subsidies.
acasignups.net/16/06/02/rub...
acasignups.net/16/06/02/rub...
RUBI-CON: Marco Rubio's Risk Corridor Massacre is the gift that keeps on giving
NOTE: Read this for the backstory. The conclusion?
acasignups.net
February 10, 2026 at 2:16 AM
You're partly correct--you're thinking of Risk Corridors, not Cost Sharing Reduction subsidies.
acasignups.net/16/06/02/rub...
acasignups.net/16/06/02/rub...
In which Dr. Oz once again proves himself to be a gaslighting, disingenuous grifter
(aka, don't mess around with CSR)
acasignups.net/26/02/09/whi...
(aka, don't mess around with CSR)
acasignups.net/26/02/09/whi...
In which Dr. Oz once again proves himself to be a gaslighting, disingenuous grifter.
Yesterday morning, Dana Bash of CNN’s “State of the Union” briefly interviewed Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). From the transcript: OZ: We have seen in ...
acasignups.net
February 10, 2026 at 2:11 AM
I'd be genuinely interested in watching the reactions of every Republican member of Congress if they were forced to sit down and watch Schoolhouse Rock for a half an hour.
Especially the "3-Ring Government" one.
youtu.be/pKSGyiT-o3o?...
Especially the "3-Ring Government" one.
youtu.be/pKSGyiT-o3o?...
America - Three Ring Government - Schoolhouse Rock
YouTube video by Schoolhouse Rock
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 2:11 AM
I'd be genuinely interested in watching the reactions of every Republican member of Congress if they were forced to sit down and watch Schoolhouse Rock for a half an hour.
Especially the "3-Ring Government" one.
youtu.be/pKSGyiT-o3o?...
Especially the "3-Ring Government" one.
youtu.be/pKSGyiT-o3o?...
Reposted by Charles Gaba ✡️
In which Dr. Oz once again proves himself to be a gaslighting, disingenuous grifter
(aka, don't mess around with CSR)
acasignups.net/26/02/09/whi...
(aka, don't mess around with CSR)
acasignups.net/26/02/09/whi...
In which Dr. Oz once again proves himself to be a gaslighting, disingenuous grifter.
Yesterday morning, Dana Bash of CNN’s “State of the Union” briefly interviewed Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). From the transcript: OZ: We have seen in ...
acasignups.net
February 9, 2026 at 4:03 PM
In which Dr. Oz once again proves himself to be a gaslighting, disingenuous grifter
(aka, don't mess around with CSR)
acasignups.net/26/02/09/whi...
(aka, don't mess around with CSR)
acasignups.net/26/02/09/whi...
Hey now, they're only off by 2 letters.
February 10, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Hey now, they're only off by 2 letters.
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Wow
NEW: An immigration court has terminated removal proceedings against Tufts doctoral student Rümeysa Öztürk, finding that DHS did not meet its burden of establishing that she was removable, her lawyers tell the Second Circuit. live-awp-vermont.pantheonsite.io/app/uploads/...
February 10, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Wow
Stupid but serious question:
He took office in the U.S. House the same year as Trump in 2017.
Is it conceivable that he LITERALLY DOESN'T EVEN *KNOW* THAT CONGRESS IS A CO-EQUAL BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT?
Like, could he possibly honestly think that his job is to literally be Trump's toady?
He took office in the U.S. House the same year as Trump in 2017.
Is it conceivable that he LITERALLY DOESN'T EVEN *KNOW* THAT CONGRESS IS A CO-EQUAL BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT?
Like, could he possibly honestly think that his job is to literally be Trump's toady?
February 10, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Stupid but serious question:
He took office in the U.S. House the same year as Trump in 2017.
Is it conceivable that he LITERALLY DOESN'T EVEN *KNOW* THAT CONGRESS IS A CO-EQUAL BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT?
Like, could he possibly honestly think that his job is to literally be Trump's toady?
He took office in the U.S. House the same year as Trump in 2017.
Is it conceivable that he LITERALLY DOESN'T EVEN *KNOW* THAT CONGRESS IS A CO-EQUAL BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT?
Like, could he possibly honestly think that his job is to literally be Trump's toady?
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His Republican opponent in OK HD-035, which is an R+51 district, is a farmer & rancher.
He touts the fact that he's a "Christian conservative" who's "one of us," a "Trump conservative" who will "stand up against government overreach." 🙄
He touts the fact that he's a "Christian conservative" who's "one of us," a "Trump conservative" who will "stand up against government overreach." 🙄
February 10, 2026 at 2:01 AM
His Republican opponent in OK HD-035, which is an R+51 district, is a farmer & rancher.
He touts the fact that he's a "Christian conservative" who's "one of us," a "Trump conservative" who will "stand up against government overreach." 🙄
He touts the fact that he's a "Christian conservative" who's "one of us," a "Trump conservative" who will "stand up against government overreach." 🙄
His Republican opponent in OK HD-035, which is an R+51 district, is a farmer & rancher.
He touts the fact that he's a "Christian conservative" who's "one of us," a "Trump conservative" who will "stand up against government overreach." 🙄
He touts the fact that he's a "Christian conservative" who's "one of us," a "Trump conservative" who will "stand up against government overreach." 🙄
February 10, 2026 at 2:01 AM
His Republican opponent in OK HD-035, which is an R+51 district, is a farmer & rancher.
He touts the fact that he's a "Christian conservative" who's "one of us," a "Trump conservative" who will "stand up against government overreach." 🙄
He touts the fact that he's a "Christian conservative" who's "one of us," a "Trump conservative" who will "stand up against government overreach." 🙄
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LUKE KRUSE is the Democratic candidate for state House in a deep red OKLAHOMA district tomorrow.
He's a history, government & math teacher.
Major policy focus: Education, foster care programs, local roads/infrastructure, rural economy.
kruseforok.com
He's a history, government & math teacher.
Major policy focus: Education, foster care programs, local roads/infrastructure, rural economy.
kruseforok.com
Luke Kruse for State House
kruseforok.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:58 AM
LUKE KRUSE is the Democratic candidate for state House in a deep red OKLAHOMA district tomorrow.
He's a history, government & math teacher.
Major policy focus: Education, foster care programs, local roads/infrastructure, rural economy.
kruseforok.com
He's a history, government & math teacher.
Major policy focus: Education, foster care programs, local roads/infrastructure, rural economy.
kruseforok.com
LUKE KRUSE is the Democratic candidate for state House in a deep red OKLAHOMA district tomorrow.
He's a history, government & math teacher.
Major policy focus: Education, foster care programs, local roads/infrastructure, rural economy.
kruseforok.com
He's a history, government & math teacher.
Major policy focus: Education, foster care programs, local roads/infrastructure, rural economy.
kruseforok.com
Luke Kruse for State House
kruseforok.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:58 AM
LUKE KRUSE is the Democratic candidate for state House in a deep red OKLAHOMA district tomorrow.
He's a history, government & math teacher.
Major policy focus: Education, foster care programs, local roads/infrastructure, rural economy.
kruseforok.com
He's a history, government & math teacher.
Major policy focus: Education, foster care programs, local roads/infrastructure, rural economy.
kruseforok.com
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📣 Dems have overperformed 13 pts on avg across 84 Special Elections so far!
🚨 TOMORROW:
OK HD-35 (R+51): Luke Kruse
VA HD-05 (D+56): Kirk McPike
VA SD-39 (D+55): Elizabeth Bennett-Parker
02/17: GA SD-18 (R+25) LeMario Brown
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🚨 TOMORROW:
OK HD-35 (R+51): Luke Kruse
VA HD-05 (D+56): Kirk McPike
VA SD-39 (D+55): Elizabeth Bennett-Parker
02/17: GA SD-18 (R+25) LeMario Brown
Donate today! #Blue26
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February 9, 2026 at 1:59 PM
📣 Dems have overperformed 13 pts on avg across 84 Special Elections so far!
🚨 TOMORROW:
OK HD-35 (R+51): Luke Kruse
VA HD-05 (D+56): Kirk McPike
VA SD-39 (D+55): Elizabeth Bennett-Parker
02/17: GA SD-18 (R+25) LeMario Brown
Donate today! #Blue26
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🚨 TOMORROW:
OK HD-35 (R+51): Luke Kruse
VA HD-05 (D+56): Kirk McPike
VA SD-39 (D+55): Elizabeth Bennett-Parker
02/17: GA SD-18 (R+25) LeMario Brown
Donate today! #Blue26
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🚨 This is an #UnlikelyHeroes page *deliberately* featuring Dems running in RED districts to boost statewide turnout & force Republicans to defend their turf.
Donate today! #Blue26
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🚨 This is an #UnlikelyHeroes page *deliberately* featuring Dems running in RED districts to boost statewide turnout & force Republicans to defend their turf.
Donate today! #Blue26
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Chip in!
Show your support with a contribution.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:51 AM
📣 #WESTVIRGINIA Democrats need your help!
🚨 This is an #UnlikelyHeroes page *deliberately* featuring Dems running in RED districts to boost statewide turnout & force Republicans to defend their turf.
Donate today! #Blue26
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🚨 This is an #UnlikelyHeroes page *deliberately* featuring Dems running in RED districts to boost statewide turnout & force Republicans to defend their turf.
Donate today! #Blue26
secure.actblue.com/donate/wv26h...