David Rooney
@drooney7.bsky.social
Progressive strategist helping to inspire policy changes
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David Rooney
@drooney7.bsky.social
· May 9
They want to cut $800 billion from Medicaid. Instead, let’s unify Medicare and Medicaid into a public plan with no surprise bills or paperwork nightmares. It’s cheaper, simpler, and finally puts patients first. #MedicareForAll
Laws should be written for the people — not for lobbyists and lawyers. Every American deserves to understand their rights without needing a law degree. It’s time for Congress to pass a #PlainLanguage Act. Democracy should speak our language.
October 25, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Laws should be written for the people — not for lobbyists and lawyers. Every American deserves to understand their rights without needing a law degree. It’s time for Congress to pass a #PlainLanguage Act. Democracy should speak our language.
Politics should be driven by the many, not the money.
October 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Politics should be driven by the many, not the money.
The richest 1% keep breaking records while millions can’t afford groceries. Let’s flip the script and enact policies that promote fair taxes, fair wages, fair chances. The economy should work for people, not the other way around. #TaxTheRich #PeopleFirst
October 13, 2025 at 3:11 AM
The richest 1% keep breaking records while millions can’t afford groceries. Let’s flip the script and enact policies that promote fair taxes, fair wages, fair chances. The economy should work for people, not the other way around. #TaxTheRich #PeopleFirst
Politics should be about people, not profits. The moment we fund campaigns through small recurring donations instead of corporate checks, we reclaim democracy. Small dollar donations mean everything to this fight. #PeopleOverMoney
October 12, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Politics should be about people, not profits. The moment we fund campaigns through small recurring donations instead of corporate checks, we reclaim democracy. Small dollar donations mean everything to this fight. #PeopleOverMoney
We can’t keep calling it a “free market” when the rules are written by corporations. Real freedom means workers have a voice, families have security, and communities can thrive without begging billionaires for crumbs. #EconomicJustice
October 12, 2025 at 12:21 AM
We can’t keep calling it a “free market” when the rules are written by corporations. Real freedom means workers have a voice, families have security, and communities can thrive without begging billionaires for crumbs. #EconomicJustice
A $1, $3 or $5 recurring donation might not sound like much. But when thousands of people give a few bucks each month, it becomes unstoppable. That’s how we take back power from lobbyists and corporate PACs … one small act of courage at a time. #SmallDollarPower
October 12, 2025 at 12:05 AM
A $1, $3 or $5 recurring donation might not sound like much. But when thousands of people give a few bucks each month, it becomes unstoppable. That’s how we take back power from lobbyists and corporate PACs … one small act of courage at a time. #SmallDollarPower
Progress isn’t a slogan … it’s a promise that every family deserves fairness, dignity, and opportunity. Healthcare. A living wage. Housing. Freedom. Let’s keep fighting for a future that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few. #ForThePeople
October 11, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Progress isn’t a slogan … it’s a promise that every family deserves fairness, dignity, and opportunity. Healthcare. A living wage. Housing. Freedom. Let’s keep fighting for a future that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few. #ForThePeople
Democracy shouldn’t be for sale. It’s time to get big money out of politics and build campaigns powered by people, and not by billionaires. This would ensure every donation matters because it proves our movement’s strength comes from us, not them. #PeoplePower
October 11, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Democracy shouldn’t be for sale. It’s time to get big money out of politics and build campaigns powered by people, and not by billionaires. This would ensure every donation matters because it proves our movement’s strength comes from us, not them. #PeoplePower
Reproductive rights aren’t up for debate. Bodily autonomy means you make your own choices, without politicians in the exam room.
August 16, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Reproductive rights aren’t up for debate. Bodily autonomy means you make your own choices, without politicians in the exam room.
Student debt is a tax on ambition. It’s not just hurting borrowers, it’s slowing the whole economy. Cancel it. Let people build businesses, buy homes, and start families without decades of debt.
August 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Student debt is a tax on ambition. It’s not just hurting borrowers, it’s slowing the whole economy. Cancel it. Let people build businesses, buy homes, and start families without decades of debt.
Politicians say there’s no money for schools, but somehow there’s always money for tax breaks to billionaires. It’s not a budget problem—it’s a priorities problem.
August 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Politicians say there’s no money for schools, but somehow there’s always money for tax breaks to billionaires. It’s not a budget problem—it’s a priorities problem.
The minimum wage hasn’t been raised in 15 years. Meanwhile, rent has doubled. It’s not “unrealistic” to demand a living wage—it’s unrealistic to think people can survive without one.
August 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The minimum wage hasn’t been raised in 15 years. Meanwhile, rent has doubled. It’s not “unrealistic” to demand a living wage—it’s unrealistic to think people can survive without one.
Health care tied to employment is like a parachute tied to the plane — it works until you need it. We need Medicare for All so losing your job doesn’t mean losing your life.
August 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Health care tied to employment is like a parachute tied to the plane — it works until you need it. We need Medicare for All so losing your job doesn’t mean losing your life.
Climate change isn’t a distant threat—it’s your grocery bill, your asthma, the increasing frequency of deadly storms. It’s now. And the cost of action will always be less than the cost of pretending it’s not happening.
August 15, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Climate change isn’t a distant threat—it’s your grocery bill, your asthma, the increasing frequency of deadly storms. It’s now. And the cost of action will always be less than the cost of pretending it’s not happening.
Billionaires doubled their wealth during a pandemic while millions skipped meals or rent. That’s not “freedom.” Real freedom is knowing your kids can see a doctor, you can pay your bills, and you have time to actually live.
August 14, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Billionaires doubled their wealth during a pandemic while millions skipped meals or rent. That’s not “freedom.” Real freedom is knowing your kids can see a doctor, you can pay your bills, and you have time to actually live.
We ask service members to risk everything for this country. The least we can do is make sure they don’t have to fight for healthcare, housing, or benefits when they come home.
August 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
We ask service members to risk everything for this country. The least we can do is make sure they don’t have to fight for healthcare, housing, or benefits when they come home.
Two parents working full-time still can’t afford a starter home? That’s not a personal failure. That’s a broken economy rigged against working families. We need fair wages and affordable housing.
August 5, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Two parents working full-time still can’t afford a starter home? That’s not a personal failure. That’s a broken economy rigged against working families. We need fair wages and affordable housing.
Childcare costs more than rent in many states. Families are drowning, and politicians are still debating whether kids deserve care. We need universal childcare now, not later.
August 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Childcare costs more than rent in many states. Families are drowning, and politicians are still debating whether kids deserve care. We need universal childcare now, not later.
We don’t need another billionaire president. We need a government that answers to us. Not Wall Street, Big Pharma, or fossil fuel execs. Democracy means the people rule. Not the highest bidder.
July 21, 2025 at 3:59 AM
We don’t need another billionaire president. We need a government that answers to us. Not Wall Street, Big Pharma, or fossil fuel execs. Democracy means the people rule. Not the highest bidder.
Billionaires didn’t “earn” their wealth. They exploited labor, dodged taxes, and bought influence. If hard work created billionaires, every nurse, teacher, and warehouse worker would be rich by now.
July 21, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Billionaires didn’t “earn” their wealth. They exploited labor, dodged taxes, and bought influence. If hard work created billionaires, every nurse, teacher, and warehouse worker would be rich by now.
If working 40+ hours a week can’t cover rent, groceries, and a doctor’s visit, then the system is broken. And it’s not by accident. It’s designed that way to keep us exhausted, divided, and too tired to fight back.
July 21, 2025 at 3:57 AM
If working 40+ hours a week can’t cover rent, groceries, and a doctor’s visit, then the system is broken. And it’s not by accident. It’s designed that way to keep us exhausted, divided, and too tired to fight back.
They divide us by race, gender, and zip code—because they know if we unite, we win. Working class solidarity is their worst nightmare. Let’s make it real.
July 21, 2025 at 3:55 AM
They divide us by race, gender, and zip code—because they know if we unite, we win. Working class solidarity is their worst nightmare. Let’s make it real.
If megacorporations can be “people,” they should be taxed like people, jailed like people, and held accountable like people. Until then, they’re not people, they’re predators with legal teams.
July 21, 2025 at 3:54 AM
If megacorporations can be “people,” they should be taxed like people, jailed like people, and held accountable like people. Until then, they’re not people, they’re predators with legal teams.
You shouldn’t have to crowdfund insulin. You shouldn’t go bankrupt because your kid broke their arm. You shouldn’t fear getting sick. Healthcare is a human right, and we’re done asking nicely.
July 21, 2025 at 3:53 AM
You shouldn’t have to crowdfund insulin. You shouldn’t go bankrupt because your kid broke their arm. You shouldn’t fear getting sick. Healthcare is a human right, and we’re done asking nicely.
Healthcare shouldn’t be tied to your job. Wages shouldn’t be stolen by middlemen. Rent shouldn’t take your whole check. We can build a country that works for us, not just for CEOs and shareholders.
July 21, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Healthcare shouldn’t be tied to your job. Wages shouldn’t be stolen by middlemen. Rent shouldn’t take your whole check. We can build a country that works for us, not just for CEOs and shareholders.