David Gayes
@dgayes.bsky.social
Disability rights activist,theologian,, h3: him
Thank you @merkley.senate.gov ! No cuts to Medicaid!
October 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Thank you @merkley.senate.gov ! No cuts to Medicaid!
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When public media disappears, so do the stories that bring us together.
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
August 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
When public media disappears, so do the stories that bring us together.
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
Devastating day for disabled Americans, we keep fighting together .
The House just voted nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts into law. Like many disabled people, we are outraged, heartbroken, and terrified. But thanks to community, we are also not alone.
Read AAPD's full statement: www.aapd.com/aapd-respond...
Read AAPD's full statement: www.aapd.com/aapd-respond...
American Association of People with Disabilities Responds to Passage of Budget Reconciliation Bill: “This Is A Devastating Day for Disabled Americans” - AAPD
For Immediate Release: July 3, 2025 Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-465-5528 WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives held its final vote on the budget r...
www.aapd.com
July 3, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Devastating day for disabled Americans, we keep fighting together .
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As Politics Girl Leigh McGowan suggested, many people don't realized their health care or that of a parents care home is Medicaid fund. Encourage them to check if they are under one of these programs.
www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/state-medica...
www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/state-medica...
Medicaid By State: Alternative Names and Contact Information
Below are direct links to each states’ Medicaid website. For those hoping to qualify for…
www.medicaidplanningassistance.org
June 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
As Politics Girl Leigh McGowan suggested, many people don't realized their health care or that of a parents care home is Medicaid fund. Encourage them to check if they are under one of these programs.
www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/state-medica...
www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/state-medica...
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Seems like yet another good day to remember this
June 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Seems like yet another good day to remember this
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Trump is no savior of the middle class.
Firefighters, teachers, police officers, truck drivers—
All of these Americans are set to lose $500 on average as a result of Trump’s tariffs and his Big, Beautiful Bill.
Meanwhile, millionaires will get a $300,000 handout.
Hell no.
Firefighters, teachers, police officers, truck drivers—
All of these Americans are set to lose $500 on average as a result of Trump’s tariffs and his Big, Beautiful Bill.
Meanwhile, millionaires will get a $300,000 handout.
Hell no.
June 30, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Trump is no savior of the middle class.
Firefighters, teachers, police officers, truck drivers—
All of these Americans are set to lose $500 on average as a result of Trump’s tariffs and his Big, Beautiful Bill.
Meanwhile, millionaires will get a $300,000 handout.
Hell no.
Firefighters, teachers, police officers, truck drivers—
All of these Americans are set to lose $500 on average as a result of Trump’s tariffs and his Big, Beautiful Bill.
Meanwhile, millionaires will get a $300,000 handout.
Hell no.
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Republicans just voted NO to saving health care for MILLIONS of people.
@wyden.senate.gov demanded that the Senate remove every single Medicaid cut from this bill because we believe no baby should go hungry so Jeff Bezos can buy another yacht.
Hear that again: Republicans voted NO.
@wyden.senate.gov demanded that the Senate remove every single Medicaid cut from this bill because we believe no baby should go hungry so Jeff Bezos can buy another yacht.
Hear that again: Republicans voted NO.
June 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Republicans just voted NO to saving health care for MILLIONS of people.
@wyden.senate.gov demanded that the Senate remove every single Medicaid cut from this bill because we believe no baby should go hungry so Jeff Bezos can buy another yacht.
Hear that again: Republicans voted NO.
@wyden.senate.gov demanded that the Senate remove every single Medicaid cut from this bill because we believe no baby should go hungry so Jeff Bezos can buy another yacht.
Hear that again: Republicans voted NO.
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BREAKING: Senate Republicans are taking votes right now to jam through their awful bill.
They don’t want you to know all the bad votes they’re taking.
I’m making sure you know EXACTLY where they stand and what they’re doing.🧵
They don’t want you to know all the bad votes they’re taking.
I’m making sure you know EXACTLY where they stand and what they’re doing.🧵
June 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
BREAKING: Senate Republicans are taking votes right now to jam through their awful bill.
They don’t want you to know all the bad votes they’re taking.
I’m making sure you know EXACTLY where they stand and what they’re doing.🧵
They don’t want you to know all the bad votes they’re taking.
I’m making sure you know EXACTLY where they stand and what they’re doing.🧵
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🔥 North Carolina Republican Tillis is now on the senate floor spitting truth bombs about #TrumpsTrillionsTransfer kicking millions off of health coverage — unleashed after announcing his retirement in the wake of Trump attacking him for opposing it.
June 30, 2025 at 1:19 AM
🔥 North Carolina Republican Tillis is now on the senate floor spitting truth bombs about #TrumpsTrillionsTransfer kicking millions off of health coverage — unleashed after announcing his retirement in the wake of Trump attacking him for opposing it.
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❌Kicking 16 million off health care
❌Taking away food from seniors and kids
❌Putting rural hospitals at risk
The Republicans' budget bill is nothing but bad news for American families.
That’s why I am voting NO.
❌Taking away food from seniors and kids
❌Putting rural hospitals at risk
The Republicans' budget bill is nothing but bad news for American families.
That’s why I am voting NO.
June 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
❌Kicking 16 million off health care
❌Taking away food from seniors and kids
❌Putting rural hospitals at risk
The Republicans' budget bill is nothing but bad news for American families.
That’s why I am voting NO.
❌Taking away food from seniors and kids
❌Putting rural hospitals at risk
The Republicans' budget bill is nothing but bad news for American families.
That’s why I am voting NO.
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BREAKING: 1 in 4 nursing homes say they will be forced to close if Republicans pass Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill.
No grandma should be kicked out of her nursing home so that Mark Zuckerberg can buy another Hawaiian island.
No grandma should be kicked out of her nursing home so that Mark Zuckerberg can buy another Hawaiian island.
June 28, 2025 at 10:37 PM
BREAKING: 1 in 4 nursing homes say they will be forced to close if Republicans pass Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill.
No grandma should be kicked out of her nursing home so that Mark Zuckerberg can buy another Hawaiian island.
No grandma should be kicked out of her nursing home so that Mark Zuckerberg can buy another Hawaiian island.
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Republican Senators voting for Trump's bill:
Please explain to Vivi why it's okay to make cuts to the program that helps pay for her wheelchair, her therapists, and her aide.
Just look her and millions of other kids in the eye and say that you think cutting their care is okay.
Please explain to Vivi why it's okay to make cuts to the program that helps pay for her wheelchair, her therapists, and her aide.
Just look her and millions of other kids in the eye and say that you think cutting their care is okay.
Kids like Vivian shouldn’t have to lobby senators to have health care. I’m in this fight all the way.
Kids like Vivian shouldn’t have to lobby senators to have healthcare. I’m in this fight all the way.
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
youtube.com
June 29, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Republican Senators voting for Trump's bill:
Please explain to Vivi why it's okay to make cuts to the program that helps pay for her wheelchair, her therapists, and her aide.
Just look her and millions of other kids in the eye and say that you think cutting their care is okay.
Please explain to Vivi why it's okay to make cuts to the program that helps pay for her wheelchair, her therapists, and her aide.
Just look her and millions of other kids in the eye and say that you think cutting their care is okay.
Call your Senators ! No cuts to Medicaid!
The Senate is currently pushing through a budget bill with devastating cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. If it passes, hundreds of thousands of disabled people will die. Learn what’s in the bill and how to take urgent action by reading AAPD’s statement:
www.aapd.com/senate-medic...
www.aapd.com/senate-medic...
AAPD Strongly Condemns Senate Proposal That Slashes Medicaid and Threatens Disabled Lives - AAPD
For Immediate Release: June 25, 2025 Contact: Jess Davidson at jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-465-5528 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) strongly condemns the S...
www.aapd.com
June 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Call your Senators ! No cuts to Medicaid!
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Happy Father’s Day to dads & father figures who show up in ways that matter—believing in their kid's w/ disabilities, supporting their goals, & advocating for what they need. We asked people w/ disabilities: How has your dad or father figure impacted your life? Please read on. pulse.ly/rntwdrumqr
June 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Happy Father’s Day to dads & father figures who show up in ways that matter—believing in their kid's w/ disabilities, supporting their goals, & advocating for what they need. We asked people w/ disabilities: How has your dad or father figure impacted your life? Please read on. pulse.ly/rntwdrumqr
Thank you to @America Magizine for sharing my perspective on proposed Medicaid cuts! No cuts to Medicaid! www.americamagazine.org/politics-soc...
I use Medicaid every day. I fear my lifeline is about to be cut.
Medicaid programs allow more children to attend school and climb out of poverty, and they allow some 4.5 million people to live in their own homes rather than in institutions.
www.americamagazine.org
June 4, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Thank you to @America Magizine for sharing my perspective on proposed Medicaid cuts! No cuts to Medicaid! www.americamagazine.org/politics-soc...
I use Medicaid every day. I fear my lifeline is about to be cut.
Medicaid programs allow more children to attend school and climb out of poverty, and they allow some 4.5 million people to live in their own homes rather than in institutions.
www.americamagazine.org
June 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Thank you to @America Magizine for sharing my perspective on proposed Medicaid cuts! No cuts to Medicaid! www.americamagazine.org/politics-soc...
Thank you to @America Magizine for sharing my perspective on proposed Medicaid cuts! No cuts to Medicaid! www.americamagazine.org/politics-soc...
I use Medicaid every day. I fear my lifeline is about to be cut.
Medicaid programs allow more children to attend school and climb out of poverty, and they allow some 4.5 million people to live in their own homes rather than in institutions.
www.americamagazine.org
June 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Thank you to @America Magizine for sharing my perspective on proposed Medicaid cuts! No cuts to Medicaid! www.americamagazine.org/politics-soc...
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May 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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EARLIER: Michael Lewis, AAPD’s Director of Policy, joined 100s of disabled advocates on Capitol Hill to protest Congress’ cruel Reconciliation Bill. This proposal puts millions at risk by gutting Medicaid, threatening lives & the critical care that so many depend on. www.youtube.com/shorts/epPVE...
AAPD's on Capitol Hill in Defense of Medicaid!
YouTube video by AAPD
www.youtube.com
May 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
EARLIER: Michael Lewis, AAPD’s Director of Policy, joined 100s of disabled advocates on Capitol Hill to protest Congress’ cruel Reconciliation Bill. This proposal puts millions at risk by gutting Medicaid, threatening lives & the critical care that so many depend on. www.youtube.com/shorts/epPVE...
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The corporate media is so easily manipulated. The Medicaid cuts are less "drastic" cause ONLY 14 m lose insurance. Tariffs were slashed because they are only 30 percent. Were they always this easily manipulated? is the stenography laziness or fear?
May 13, 2025 at 12:27 PM
The corporate media is so easily manipulated. The Medicaid cuts are less "drastic" cause ONLY 14 m lose insurance. Tariffs were slashed because they are only 30 percent. Were they always this easily manipulated? is the stenography laziness or fear?
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Congress has released a budget with proposed Medicaid cuts that will kill disabled and aging Americans. This isn’t about right vs. left. This is right vs. wrong.
Take action to prevent these devastating cuts: aapd.quorum.us/campaign/111...
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Take action to prevent these devastating cuts: aapd.quorum.us/campaign/111...
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May 13, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Congress has released a budget with proposed Medicaid cuts that will kill disabled and aging Americans. This isn’t about right vs. left. This is right vs. wrong.
Take action to prevent these devastating cuts: aapd.quorum.us/campaign/111...
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Take action to prevent these devastating cuts: aapd.quorum.us/campaign/111...
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More than ten hours on the National Mall holding vigil and listening to stories of people who benefit from Medicaid, and I’ve got two words for you: Protect Medicaid. #ProtectMedicaid #CareCantWait
May 8, 2025 at 3:36 AM
More than ten hours on the National Mall holding vigil and listening to stories of people who benefit from Medicaid, and I’ve got two words for you: Protect Medicaid. #ProtectMedicaid #CareCantWait
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HAPPENING NOW: 24-hour Medicaid Vigil at the National Mall 🕯️
Medicaid is not just a line item in a budget – it's a lifeline for millions of people and families. That’s why we’re joining a 24-hour #ProtectMedicaid vigil at the U.S. Capitol. Join us! go.caringacross.org/a/dc-medicai...
Medicaid is not just a line item in a budget – it's a lifeline for millions of people and families. That’s why we’re joining a 24-hour #ProtectMedicaid vigil at the U.S. Capitol. Join us! go.caringacross.org/a/dc-medicai...
May 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
HAPPENING NOW: 24-hour Medicaid Vigil at the National Mall 🕯️
Medicaid is not just a line item in a budget – it's a lifeline for millions of people and families. That’s why we’re joining a 24-hour #ProtectMedicaid vigil at the U.S. Capitol. Join us! go.caringacross.org/a/dc-medicai...
Medicaid is not just a line item in a budget – it's a lifeline for millions of people and families. That’s why we’re joining a 24-hour #ProtectMedicaid vigil at the U.S. Capitol. Join us! go.caringacross.org/a/dc-medicai...
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Image Description: Graphic on a brightly colored background shows a hand holding a glowing candle. Text reads “24-hour Medicaid vigil at the National Mall, begins 5/7 @1pm and ends with a rally 5/8 @ 12pm.”
May 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Image Description: Graphic on a brightly colored background shows a hand holding a glowing candle. Text reads “24-hour Medicaid vigil at the National Mall, begins 5/7 @1pm and ends with a rally 5/8 @ 12pm.”