Craig Schisel
@craig725.bsky.social
Aspiring Democrat | 15 Years in Restaurants | B.S. Urban Studies, UNLV '25
Living the everyday struggle, fighting a system rigged for the elite.
Living the everyday struggle, fighting a system rigged for the elite.
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Who benefits from 50 year mortgages: banks, developers, realtors, estate lawyers.
Who gets screwed: everyone else.
Who gets screwed: everyone else.
November 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Who benefits from 50 year mortgages: banks, developers, realtors, estate lawyers.
Who gets screwed: everyone else.
Who gets screwed: everyone else.
Even when SNAP benefits are paid in full, families are still struggling to afford groceries as prices climb.
Zohran Mamdani is pushing for local food security solutions, because no one should have to wonder where their next meal will come from.
Zohran Mamdani is pushing for local food security solutions, because no one should have to wonder where their next meal will come from.
November 8, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Even when SNAP benefits are paid in full, families are still struggling to afford groceries as prices climb.
Zohran Mamdani is pushing for local food security solutions, because no one should have to wonder where their next meal will come from.
Zohran Mamdani is pushing for local food security solutions, because no one should have to wonder where their next meal will come from.
USDA officials sought to use the shutdown as an excuse to defund SNAP, echoing the Project 2025 plan to strip funds from America’s safety net.
In response, the courts just ordered full SNAP funding, showing that power can be checked and democracy, though battered, endures.
In response, the courts just ordered full SNAP funding, showing that power can be checked and democracy, though battered, endures.
November 7, 2025 at 11:49 PM
USDA officials sought to use the shutdown as an excuse to defund SNAP, echoing the Project 2025 plan to strip funds from America’s safety net.
In response, the courts just ordered full SNAP funding, showing that power can be checked and democracy, though battered, endures.
In response, the courts just ordered full SNAP funding, showing that power can be checked and democracy, though battered, endures.
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Speaker Pelosi will be remembered as one of the most consequential Speakers in our nation’s history. Her leadership in Congress delivered affordable health care and economic opportunity for millions of Americans and her legacy as the first woman Speaker will endure for generations to come.
Breaking News: Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the only female House speaker, said she would retire in 2027, ending a run as one of the most powerful women in U.S. politics. nyti.ms/3XkTV49
November 6, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Speaker Pelosi will be remembered as one of the most consequential Speakers in our nation’s history. Her leadership in Congress delivered affordable health care and economic opportunity for millions of Americans and her legacy as the first woman Speaker will endure for generations to come.
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The corruption is absurd.
Reports across the Middle East that Syria has given the US an airbase outside of Damascus and has given the Trump organization exclusive rights to build a new hotel there. www.reuters.com/world/middle...
November 7, 2025 at 12:18 AM
The corruption is absurd.
Trump claims to be pro-worker, yet he’s silent as Starbucks workers prepare to strike.
He’s too busy thinking about FIFA’s “Peace Prize,” clearly created for his benefit.
Voters see how self-serving he is. The blue wave we saw days ago was just a prelude to 2026.
He’s too busy thinking about FIFA’s “Peace Prize,” clearly created for his benefit.
Voters see how self-serving he is. The blue wave we saw days ago was just a prelude to 2026.
November 7, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Trump claims to be pro-worker, yet he’s silent as Starbucks workers prepare to strike.
He’s too busy thinking about FIFA’s “Peace Prize,” clearly created for his benefit.
Voters see how self-serving he is. The blue wave we saw days ago was just a prelude to 2026.
He’s too busy thinking about FIFA’s “Peace Prize,” clearly created for his benefit.
Voters see how self-serving he is. The blue wave we saw days ago was just a prelude to 2026.
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Mr. "I Don't Take Responsibility At All" thinks the MASSIVE BLUE WAVE was because he wasn't on the ballot, not
a Major Referendum on his 2nd Term.
Turns out folks prefer feeding the hungry over building expen$ive, tacky Ballrooms.
Looking forward to the midterms... 🌊
#AccountabilityIsComing
a Major Referendum on his 2nd Term.
Turns out folks prefer feeding the hungry over building expen$ive, tacky Ballrooms.
Looking forward to the midterms... 🌊
#AccountabilityIsComing
November 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Mr. "I Don't Take Responsibility At All" thinks the MASSIVE BLUE WAVE was because he wasn't on the ballot, not
a Major Referendum on his 2nd Term.
Turns out folks prefer feeding the hungry over building expen$ive, tacky Ballrooms.
Looking forward to the midterms... 🌊
#AccountabilityIsComing
a Major Referendum on his 2nd Term.
Turns out folks prefer feeding the hungry over building expen$ive, tacky Ballrooms.
Looking forward to the midterms... 🌊
#AccountabilityIsComing
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At a time when our politics feels broken, we need leaders like @mikiesherrill.bsky.social for Governor.
Mikie will work to create jobs, lower costs, and do what’s right for the people of New Jersey.
Mikie will work to create jobs, lower costs, and do what’s right for the people of New Jersey.
November 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
At a time when our politics feels broken, we need leaders like @mikiesherrill.bsky.social for Governor.
Mikie will work to create jobs, lower costs, and do what’s right for the people of New Jersey.
Mikie will work to create jobs, lower costs, and do what’s right for the people of New Jersey.
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It was great being back in Norfolk to help get out the vote for @abigailspanberger.com for Governor.
Virginia – Abigail Spanberger cares about your freedoms, she will fight for your rights, and she will work every day to make your life a little bit better.
Virginia – Abigail Spanberger cares about your freedoms, she will fight for your rights, and she will work every day to make your life a little bit better.
November 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It was great being back in Norfolk to help get out the vote for @abigailspanberger.com for Governor.
Virginia – Abigail Spanberger cares about your freedoms, she will fight for your rights, and she will work every day to make your life a little bit better.
Virginia – Abigail Spanberger cares about your freedoms, she will fight for your rights, and she will work every day to make your life a little bit better.
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While Americans struggle with rising costs, this White House is finding new ways to enrich itself every day.
The corruption and shamelessness is unbelievable.
The corruption and shamelessness is unbelievable.
One week after Trump pardoned Binance’s owner (for a stunning array of crimes related to terrorist and sex predator financing), Binance starts promoting Trump crypto.
The White House is a full time, 24/7 corruption machine.
The White House is a full time, 24/7 corruption machine.
October 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
While Americans struggle with rising costs, this White House is finding new ways to enrich itself every day.
The corruption and shamelessness is unbelievable.
The corruption and shamelessness is unbelievable.
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Nevadans still remember the nuclear testing era, and it left lasting radioactive contamination across millions of acres of land.
Our nuclear stockpile is annually certified to be both safe and effective, and there’s no evidence that resuming explosive testing is necessary.
Our nuclear stockpile is annually certified to be both safe and effective, and there’s no evidence that resuming explosive testing is necessary.
October 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Nevadans still remember the nuclear testing era, and it left lasting radioactive contamination across millions of acres of land.
Our nuclear stockpile is annually certified to be both safe and effective, and there’s no evidence that resuming explosive testing is necessary.
Our nuclear stockpile is annually certified to be both safe and effective, and there’s no evidence that resuming explosive testing is necessary.
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For the first time ever, the USDA is refusing to tap emergency funds to keep SNAP benefits going. Millions of families already paying too much for food, healthcare & housing now face a crisis. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
SNAP benefits won't go out Nov. 1. 'The well has run dry,' USDA says.
"The well has run dry," The U.S. Department of Agriculture said about November food stamps.
www.usatoday.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:08 AM
For the first time ever, the USDA is refusing to tap emergency funds to keep SNAP benefits going. Millions of families already paying too much for food, healthcare & housing now face a crisis. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
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Trump is putting Argentina First and Rural America last.
First, he sold out U.S. soybean farmers.
Now, he abandons our ranchers.
All while working to give $40B to Argentina.
First, he sold out U.S. soybean farmers.
Now, he abandons our ranchers.
All while working to give $40B to Argentina.
October 23, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Trump is putting Argentina First and Rural America last.
First, he sold out U.S. soybean farmers.
Now, he abandons our ranchers.
All while working to give $40B to Argentina.
First, he sold out U.S. soybean farmers.
Now, he abandons our ranchers.
All while working to give $40B to Argentina.
Trump’s "America First" was all a lie. Instead, he rolled out the red carpet for Putin in Alaska, is bailing out Argentina, and is using his power to attack Americans who stand up to him, like Jack Smith and Adam Schiff.
The GOP has completely failed our country.
The GOP has completely failed our country.
October 23, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Trump’s "America First" was all a lie. Instead, he rolled out the red carpet for Putin in Alaska, is bailing out Argentina, and is using his power to attack Americans who stand up to him, like Jack Smith and Adam Schiff.
The GOP has completely failed our country.
The GOP has completely failed our country.
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"Destruction of federal property is a federal crime-18 U.S. Code § 1361 defines it as willfully injuring or committing any depredation of U.S. gov't property-Damage exceeding $1k is a felony w/ a fine-up to 10 yrs in prison or both"
Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.
Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.
October 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
"Destruction of federal property is a federal crime-18 U.S. Code § 1361 defines it as willfully injuring or committing any depredation of U.S. gov't property-Damage exceeding $1k is a felony w/ a fine-up to 10 yrs in prison or both"
Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.
Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.
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"I don't know anything about that so I'm afraid I can't comment."
--Speaker Mike Johnson, repeatedly
--Speaker Mike Johnson, repeatedly
October 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
"I don't know anything about that so I'm afraid I can't comment."
--Speaker Mike Johnson, repeatedly
--Speaker Mike Johnson, repeatedly
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The average age of U.S. homebuyers is now 56, up from 49 last year.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.
October 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The average age of U.S. homebuyers is now 56, up from 49 last year.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.
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Another step forward for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project.
We’ll continue our work protecting the Great Lakes and easing the burden on Illinoisans.
We’ll continue our work protecting the Great Lakes and easing the burden on Illinoisans.
Illinois one step closer to keeping invasive carp out of Great Lakes
For decades, officials have worried the fish could wreak disaster on the world’s largest freshwater ecosystem and the multibillion-dollar tourism, boating and fishing industries that rely on it. Now, ...
www.wbez.org
October 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Another step forward for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project.
We’ll continue our work protecting the Great Lakes and easing the burden on Illinoisans.
We’ll continue our work protecting the Great Lakes and easing the burden on Illinoisans.
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The pattern of "religious" men abusing children is real and documented. It's infuriating that LGBTQ+ people bear the brunt of moral panic rhetoric while the actual harm to children is coming from the very people doing the loudest screaming about "protecting" them. #NotADragQueen
Pastor who raged about kids seeing Pride flags arrested for child abuse - LGBTQ Nation
Silas H. Shelton has been accused of abusing his religious authority to groom a teenage girl.
www.lgbtqnation.com
October 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The pattern of "religious" men abusing children is real and documented. It's infuriating that LGBTQ+ people bear the brunt of moral panic rhetoric while the actual harm to children is coming from the very people doing the loudest screaming about "protecting" them. #NotADragQueen
The Republican shutdown is leaving federal workers unpaid and threatening food security for 42 million people on SNAP benefits.
Trump doesn’t want to work with Hakeem Jeffries or Schumer to reopen the government.
This was the Project 2025 plan all along.
Trump doesn’t want to work with Hakeem Jeffries or Schumer to reopen the government.
This was the Project 2025 plan all along.
October 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The Republican shutdown is leaving federal workers unpaid and threatening food security for 42 million people on SNAP benefits.
Trump doesn’t want to work with Hakeem Jeffries or Schumer to reopen the government.
This was the Project 2025 plan all along.
Trump doesn’t want to work with Hakeem Jeffries or Schumer to reopen the government.
This was the Project 2025 plan all along.
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I'm always very open about the fact that I received SNAP benefits and Medicaid for a bit after I fled my abusive husband with my little kid in tow. I used it to help me start over in a new state and go back to school to get my BA. I now have a PhD.
SNAP benefits saved my life.
SNAP benefits saved my life.
October 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I'm always very open about the fact that I received SNAP benefits and Medicaid for a bit after I fled my abusive husband with my little kid in tow. I used it to help me start over in a new state and go back to school to get my BA. I now have a PhD.
SNAP benefits saved my life.
SNAP benefits saved my life.
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Texans can no longer afford the state fair in Donald Trump's economy. Or they fear the secret police. Or both. Either way, this represents nearly a 20% DROP in attendance over last year.
Republicans have managed to kill a huge revenue source for the state and hundreds of businesses.
Republicans have managed to kill a huge revenue source for the state and hundreds of businesses.
State Fair of Texas sees 400,000 drop in attendance compared to 2024, with cost cited as key factor by families
The 2025 State Fair of Texas drew about 2 million visitors, roughly 400,000 fewer than last year, as many families cited affordability concerns.
www.cbsnews.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Texans can no longer afford the state fair in Donald Trump's economy. Or they fear the secret police. Or both. Either way, this represents nearly a 20% DROP in attendance over last year.
Republicans have managed to kill a huge revenue source for the state and hundreds of businesses.
Republicans have managed to kill a huge revenue source for the state and hundreds of businesses.
The government remains shut down, leaving federal workers struggling to get by.
Meanwhile, Trump pushes forward with East Wing construction and deploys the National Guard to cities that oppose him.
This is what dictators do: deprive the people, abuse power, and reward themselves.
Meanwhile, Trump pushes forward with East Wing construction and deploys the National Guard to cities that oppose him.
This is what dictators do: deprive the people, abuse power, and reward themselves.
October 20, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The government remains shut down, leaving federal workers struggling to get by.
Meanwhile, Trump pushes forward with East Wing construction and deploys the National Guard to cities that oppose him.
This is what dictators do: deprive the people, abuse power, and reward themselves.
Meanwhile, Trump pushes forward with East Wing construction and deploys the National Guard to cities that oppose him.
This is what dictators do: deprive the people, abuse power, and reward themselves.
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It was perfectly safe for the Marines to fire artillery shells over I-5 because the US military never has training accidents.
October 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
It was perfectly safe for the Marines to fire artillery shells over I-5 because the US military never has training accidents.