Elizabeth Vest
@elizabethvest.bsky.social
Middle TN | Mother of son w/autism | Vanderbilt Disabilities Rights Project - advocate for families with special needs in education & community. Auburn grad | Art Writing | Design | Political Science | News Junkie | (former) Community Journalist/Editor
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Medicaid did this for my son. Saved his life when severe scoliosis was collapsing his lungs & beginning to interfere with his heartbeat.
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I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.
October 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.
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Are your aggressive maps ready to go because gerrymandering is the fight right now!
July 31, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Are your aggressive maps ready to go because gerrymandering is the fight right now!
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We know they will cheat, violate every norm & try to run out the clock in court. They will gerrymander Ohio, Missouri & Utah next. We must be prepared to go proactive now to stop the slide of Democracy. This post is to the Governors who can combat this. 2/
July 31, 2025 at 1:35 AM
We know they will cheat, violate every norm & try to run out the clock in court. They will gerrymander Ohio, Missouri & Utah next. We must be prepared to go proactive now to stop the slide of Democracy. This post is to the Governors who can combat this. 2/
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@govpritzker.illinois.gov @govwesmoore.bsky.social @govmurphy.bsky.social
@governor.ny.gov
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social
Texas launched their first shot over the bow today for stealing the election with gerrymandered maps. Authoritarian Trump told Texas to find him the votes (like he did in GA). 1/
@governor.ny.gov
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social
Texas launched their first shot over the bow today for stealing the election with gerrymandered maps. Authoritarian Trump told Texas to find him the votes (like he did in GA). 1/
July 31, 2025 at 1:35 AM
@govpritzker.illinois.gov @govwesmoore.bsky.social @govmurphy.bsky.social
@governor.ny.gov
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social
Texas launched their first shot over the bow today for stealing the election with gerrymandered maps. Authoritarian Trump told Texas to find him the votes (like he did in GA). 1/
@governor.ny.gov
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social
Texas launched their first shot over the bow today for stealing the election with gerrymandered maps. Authoritarian Trump told Texas to find him the votes (like he did in GA). 1/
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ICYMI:
Vance Boelter has been captured and is now in custody.
Boelter was arrested in Green Isle, the city where he lived.
Vance Boelter has been captured and is now in custody.
Boelter was arrested in Green Isle, the city where he lived.
June 16, 2025 at 4:17 AM
ICYMI:
Vance Boelter has been captured and is now in custody.
Boelter was arrested in Green Isle, the city where he lived.
Vance Boelter has been captured and is now in custody.
Boelter was arrested in Green Isle, the city where he lived.
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ABC News says Vance Boelter has been arrested.
June 16, 2025 at 2:33 AM
ABC News says Vance Boelter has been arrested.
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Biggest mistakes I'm seeing in early reporting (thread):
1. Tariffmageddon isn't over: Lotsa tariffs to account for, but the average tariff rate is only down around one quarter. So most of the pain of Liberation Day is still with us.
1. Tariffmageddon isn't over: Lotsa tariffs to account for, but the average tariff rate is only down around one quarter. So most of the pain of Liberation Day is still with us.
April 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Biggest mistakes I'm seeing in early reporting (thread):
1. Tariffmageddon isn't over: Lotsa tariffs to account for, but the average tariff rate is only down around one quarter. So most of the pain of Liberation Day is still with us.
1. Tariffmageddon isn't over: Lotsa tariffs to account for, but the average tariff rate is only down around one quarter. So most of the pain of Liberation Day is still with us.
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The PM said yesterday, “Dignity is probably the most important word in my dictionary.”
As unpaid carer of an autistic adult I really believe “dignity” & “respect” are no replacements for empathy, equality & equity.
As unpaid carer of an autistic adult I really believe “dignity” & “respect” are no replacements for empathy, equality & equity.
April 9, 2025 at 6:01 AM
The PM said yesterday, “Dignity is probably the most important word in my dictionary.”
As unpaid carer of an autistic adult I really believe “dignity” & “respect” are no replacements for empathy, equality & equity.
As unpaid carer of an autistic adult I really believe “dignity” & “respect” are no replacements for empathy, equality & equity.
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He’s ignorant 9to5mac.com/2025/04/08/t...
Trump thinks the US has the 'resources' needed to make iPhones - 9to5Mac
Trump’s massive 104% tariffs on China are set to go into effect at midnight tonight, a move that will have...
9to5mac.com
April 9, 2025 at 3:56 AM
He’s ignorant 9to5mac.com/2025/04/08/t...
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Ahem.
DOGE has nothing to do with Government waste or saving money.
That's it. That's the post.
DOGE has nothing to do with Government waste or saving money.
That's it. That's the post.
March 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Ahem.
DOGE has nothing to do with Government waste or saving money.
That's it. That's the post.
DOGE has nothing to do with Government waste or saving money.
That's it. That's the post.
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Who’d a thunk, “They’re eating the cats! They’re eating the dogs!” or “Your son will come home a girl!” would be stronger messages than: “I’ll protect your Social Security&Medicare.” or “We’ll give you $25K to help get your first home.” Who knew so many American voters are this ignorant&hateful?!
March 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Who’d a thunk, “They’re eating the cats! They’re eating the dogs!” or “Your son will come home a girl!” would be stronger messages than: “I’ll protect your Social Security&Medicare.” or “We’ll give you $25K to help get your first home.” Who knew so many American voters are this ignorant&hateful?!
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One of the first things Musk did upon becoming co-president was fire the head of the FAA because the FAA penalized SpaceX for safety violations.
Fast forward a few months: 2 rockets explode. MAGA.
www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa...
Fast forward a few months: 2 rockets explode. MAGA.
www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa...
www.faa.gov
March 7, 2025 at 5:04 AM
One of the first things Musk did upon becoming co-president was fire the head of the FAA because the FAA penalized SpaceX for safety violations.
Fast forward a few months: 2 rockets explode. MAGA.
www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa...
Fast forward a few months: 2 rockets explode. MAGA.
www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa...
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A federal judge overseeing a lawsuit claiming Elon Musk is wielding vast unconstitutional power to reshape US government said he was “highly suspicious” of the Trump administration’s incomplete explanation of the billionaire’s actual role.
Judge Calls DOJ Answers About Musk DOGE Role ‘Highly Suspicious’
A federal judge overseeing a lawsuit claiming Elon Musk is wielding vast unconstitutional power to reshape US government said he was “highly suspicious” of the Trump administration’s incomplete explan...
www.bloomberg.com
March 1, 2025 at 7:41 AM
A federal judge overseeing a lawsuit claiming Elon Musk is wielding vast unconstitutional power to reshape US government said he was “highly suspicious” of the Trump administration’s incomplete explanation of the billionaire’s actual role.
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Wow. 20+ DOGE staffers just resigned en masse, saying they refuse to use their expertise to “dismantle critical public services.”
“We swore to serve the American people... However, it has become clear that we can no longer honor those commitments.”
“We swore to serve the American people... However, it has become clear that we can no longer honor those commitments.”
21 federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGE slash size of government
Twenty-one civil service employees have resigned from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they're refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle ...
apnews.com
February 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Wow. 20+ DOGE staffers just resigned en masse, saying they refuse to use their expertise to “dismantle critical public services.”
“We swore to serve the American people... However, it has become clear that we can no longer honor those commitments.”
“We swore to serve the American people... However, it has become clear that we can no longer honor those commitments.”
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Trump's CFPB, now under the command of billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, has halted the Biden admin's rule to ban medical bills from credit reports.
It's been estimated that the rule would help improve the credit scores of 15 million people.
Some populist, huh?
It's been estimated that the rule would help improve the credit scores of 15 million people.
Some populist, huh?
February 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Trump's CFPB, now under the command of billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, has halted the Biden admin's rule to ban medical bills from credit reports.
It's been estimated that the rule would help improve the credit scores of 15 million people.
Some populist, huh?
It's been estimated that the rule would help improve the credit scores of 15 million people.
Some populist, huh?
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BREAKING: A federal judge has determined that the Trump administration is violating his order lifting the blanket spending freeze on federal grant programs.
He is orderin gthe administration to immediately unfreeze funds, including for NIH and the IRA. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
He is orderin gthe administration to immediately unfreeze funds, including for NIH and the IRA. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge has determined that the Trump administration is violating his order lifting the blanket spending freeze on federal grant programs.
He is orderin gthe administration to immediately unfreeze funds, including for NIH and the IRA. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
He is orderin gthe administration to immediately unfreeze funds, including for NIH and the IRA. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Trump says he will fire Kennedy Center board members, appoint himself chairman
February 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Trump says he will fire Kennedy Center board members, appoint himself chairman
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🚨BREAKING: Trump-appointed federal judge in Washington DC says he will temporary BLOCK placement of approx. 2200 USAID employees on leave. Congrats to @democracyforward.bsky.social and @publiccitizen.bsky.social on a BIG victory!
Follow @democracydocket.com for full details.
www.democracydocket.com
Follow @democracydocket.com for full details.
www.democracydocket.com
February 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM
🚨BREAKING: Trump-appointed federal judge in Washington DC says he will temporary BLOCK placement of approx. 2200 USAID employees on leave. Congrats to @democracyforward.bsky.social and @publiccitizen.bsky.social on a BIG victory!
Follow @democracydocket.com for full details.
www.democracydocket.com
Follow @democracydocket.com for full details.
www.democracydocket.com
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Medicaid is NOT just a safety net, it's a HUMAN RIGHT!
80 million Americans, including KIDS, moms, seniors, people of color, rural Americans, and people with disabilities COUNT ON IT TO SURVIVE.
Republicans want to CUT IT OFF AT THE KNEES?
That's so pro-life of them 🙄
#HandsOffOurMedicaid
80 million Americans, including KIDS, moms, seniors, people of color, rural Americans, and people with disabilities COUNT ON IT TO SURVIVE.
Republicans want to CUT IT OFF AT THE KNEES?
That's so pro-life of them 🙄
#HandsOffOurMedicaid
February 7, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Medicaid is NOT just a safety net, it's a HUMAN RIGHT!
80 million Americans, including KIDS, moms, seniors, people of color, rural Americans, and people with disabilities COUNT ON IT TO SURVIVE.
Republicans want to CUT IT OFF AT THE KNEES?
That's so pro-life of them 🙄
#HandsOffOurMedicaid
80 million Americans, including KIDS, moms, seniors, people of color, rural Americans, and people with disabilities COUNT ON IT TO SURVIVE.
Republicans want to CUT IT OFF AT THE KNEES?
That's so pro-life of them 🙄
#HandsOffOurMedicaid
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Breaking News: Two top officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development are said to have been put on leave after refusing to give representatives of Elon Musk access to a secure area.
Top Security Officials at Aid Agency Put on Leave After Denying Access to Musk Team
Workers at the U.S. Agency for International Development are bracing for a loss of its independent status and sweeping layoffs as President Trump continues slashing foreign aid.
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Breaking News: Two top officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development are said to have been put on leave after refusing to give representatives of Elon Musk access to a secure area.
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1/ Musk seeking control over nerve systems of the federal government. As someone who spent a decade studying how centralized information systems are used for coercion this is a five alarm fire. We need to name it, identify risks, and seek to mitigate their impacts.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/u...
Elon Musk’s Team Now Has Access to Treasury’s Payments System
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave Mr. Musk’s representatives at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency a powerful tool to monitor and potentially limit government spending.
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2025 at 12:32 PM
1/ Musk seeking control over nerve systems of the federal government. As someone who spent a decade studying how centralized information systems are used for coercion this is a five alarm fire. We need to name it, identify risks, and seek to mitigate their impacts.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/u...