The Notorious Basement
@inthebasement.bsky.social
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Fan of The Rachel Maddow Show / Democrat / Runner / Hiker / Politics / Volunteer / Liberal
Calling all Maddow fans! I am @inthebasement on twitter.
Oregon/Sometimes California - From Nebraska
Fan of The Rachel Maddow Show / Democrat / Runner / Hiker / Politics / Volunteer / Liberal
Calling all Maddow fans! I am @inthebasement on twitter.
Oregon/Sometimes California - From Nebraska
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The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission may soon loosen radiation exposure safety standards at nuclear plants and operations. Experts warn the general public would be unsafe.
@lesleymmblume.bsky.social and @chloeshrager.bsky.social report below.
@lesleymmblume.bsky.social and @chloeshrager.bsky.social report below.
Trump's new radiation exposure limits could be 'catastrophic' for women and girls
“It’s an attack on the science and the policy behind radiation protection of people and the environment that has been in place for decades,” says radiologist Kimberly Applegate, a former chair of the radiological protection in medicine committee of the International Commission on Radiological Protection.
thebulletin.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission may soon loosen radiation exposure safety standards at nuclear plants and operations. Experts warn the general public would be unsafe.
@lesleymmblume.bsky.social and @chloeshrager.bsky.social report below.
@lesleymmblume.bsky.social and @chloeshrager.bsky.social report below.
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"Opponents of the effort kept up pressure on lawmakers. When one Republican senator, who said he was undecided on redistricting, held a listening session in his district this month, none of the more than 60 people who spoke expressed support for a new map..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
Indiana Senate Says It Won’t Vote on Redistricting That Trump Sought
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:10 PM
"Opponents of the effort kept up pressure on lawmakers. When one Republican senator, who said he was undecided on redistricting, held a listening session in his district this month, none of the more than 60 people who spoke expressed support for a new map..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
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In addressing whether removing Senator Schumer as leader should be an issue in Democratic primaries, Senator Sanders broadens the focus: "We need to take on the Democratic establishment all over this country."
November 11, 2025 at 2:55 AM
In addressing whether removing Senator Schumer as leader should be an issue in Democratic primaries, Senator Sanders broadens the focus: "We need to take on the Democratic establishment all over this country."
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No, @maddow.msnbc.com, we're not torn, we're just pissed!!! #maddow
November 11, 2025 at 2:40 AM
No, @maddow.msnbc.com, we're not torn, we're just pissed!!! #maddow
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Whew that was a lot! Wine break. 🍷👀👀
#maddow
#maddow
a woman is holding two boxes of belina juice and says i brought juice boxes .
ALT: a woman is holding two boxes of belina juice and says i brought juice boxes .
media.tenor.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Whew that was a lot! Wine break. 🍷👀👀
#maddow
#maddow
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Coming up next hour on MSNBC!
Senator Sander will be Rachel Maddow's guest.
Senator Sander will be Rachel Maddow's guest.
November 11, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Coming up next hour on MSNBC!
Senator Sander will be Rachel Maddow's guest.
Senator Sander will be Rachel Maddow's guest.
#Maddow Time
Who else is really angry tonight at the Dems caving in?
We're about to see what Maddow has to say about it.
Bernie Sanders will be on!
#MaddowMonday
Who else is really angry tonight at the Dems caving in?
We're about to see what Maddow has to say about it.
Bernie Sanders will be on!
#MaddowMonday
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
#Maddow Time
Who else is really angry tonight at the Dems caving in?
We're about to see what Maddow has to say about it.
Bernie Sanders will be on!
#MaddowMonday
Who else is really angry tonight at the Dems caving in?
We're about to see what Maddow has to say about it.
Bernie Sanders will be on!
#MaddowMonday
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Sen. Bernie Sanders said Monday he's "very disappointed" that eight members of the Democratic caucus voted to advance a bill to reopen the government, arguing Democrats got little in exchange aside from a "meaningless" vote on health insurance subsidies.
Sanders calls deal to end government shutdown a "disaster"
Sen. Bernie Sanders told CBS News he's "very disappointed" by the bill to end the government shutdown, calling a planned vote on health insurance subsidies "meaningless."
www.cbsnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Sen. Bernie Sanders said Monday he's "very disappointed" that eight members of the Democratic caucus voted to advance a bill to reopen the government, arguing Democrats got little in exchange aside from a "meaningless" vote on health insurance subsidies.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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"Hundreds of billions of dollars in new breaks for big businesses and investors... contributing hundreds of billions of dollars to the federal deficit, on top of the trillions that the legislation signed by Trump in July is already adding to the deficit..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"Hundreds of billions of dollars in new breaks for big businesses and investors... contributing hundreds of billions of dollars to the federal deficit, on top of the trillions that the legislation signed by Trump in July is already adding to the deficit..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
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What would happen if Chicago were the target of a nuclear bomb?
Jeffrey Lewis @armscontrolwonk.bsky.social spoke to the Bulletin about what people should know about nuclear weapons—from basic terminology, to which nations have them, and what could occur when they're used.
Jeffrey Lewis @armscontrolwonk.bsky.social spoke to the Bulletin about what people should know about nuclear weapons—from basic terminology, to which nations have them, and what could occur when they're used.
What you should know about nuclear weapons
On October 29th, Donald Trump announced on his social media site, Truth Social, that he had instructed the Department of War (formerly the Department of Defense) to “start testing our Nuclear Weapons…
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
What would happen if Chicago were the target of a nuclear bomb?
Jeffrey Lewis @armscontrolwonk.bsky.social spoke to the Bulletin about what people should know about nuclear weapons—from basic terminology, to which nations have them, and what could occur when they're used.
Jeffrey Lewis @armscontrolwonk.bsky.social spoke to the Bulletin about what people should know about nuclear weapons—from basic terminology, to which nations have them, and what could occur when they're used.
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Eight Senate Dems Caved, and Caved Too Early
With one more week, Trump would have owned far more of the responsibility for SNAP and flight cutbacks.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/11/10/e...
With one more week, Trump would have owned far more of the responsibility for SNAP and flight cutbacks.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/11/10/e...
Eight Senate Dems Caved, and Caved Too Early - emptywheel
The eight Democrats who voted for a deal to reopen government not just caved, but caved at least a week too early.
www.emptywheel.net
November 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Eight Senate Dems Caved, and Caved Too Early
With one more week, Trump would have owned far more of the responsibility for SNAP and flight cutbacks.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/11/10/e...
With one more week, Trump would have owned far more of the responsibility for SNAP and flight cutbacks.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/11/10/e...
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What was the goal of the shutdown? Was it concessions on the ACA subsidies? Was it putting up enough of a fight to win last Tuesday and then caving? Was it demonstrating Republicans are willing to hurt people for what they want?
like this is basically it, the melts melted under pressure
November 10, 2025 at 10:57 PM
What was the goal of the shutdown? Was it concessions on the ACA subsidies? Was it putting up enough of a fight to win last Tuesday and then caving? Was it demonstrating Republicans are willing to hurt people for what they want?
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OPINION by @stevebenen.com:
“GOP leaders, in the White House and on Capitol Hill, assumed that just enough Senate Democrats would cave under pressure. Those assumptions proved true.”
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
“GOP leaders, in the White House and on Capitol Hill, assumed that just enough Senate Democrats would cave under pressure. Those assumptions proved true.”
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
As the Senate advances a plan to end the government shutdown, what happens now?
As the shutdown continued, the pieces were in place for Democrats to stand firm in support of a popular cause. Eight Senate Democrats folded anyway.
www.msnbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
OPINION by @stevebenen.com:
“GOP leaders, in the White House and on Capitol Hill, assumed that just enough Senate Democrats would cave under pressure. Those assumptions proved true.”
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
“GOP leaders, in the White House and on Capitol Hill, assumed that just enough Senate Democrats would cave under pressure. Those assumptions proved true.”
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
November 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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What Democratic voter is excited about the Democratic vote to reopen the government without guarantees on the ACA?
Let me know.
Let me know.
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
What Democratic voter is excited about the Democratic vote to reopen the government without guarantees on the ACA?
Let me know.
Let me know.
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Don’t forget.
This circumvents the protection of preexisting conditions.
This takes away negotiating drug prices.
This means those who can get insurance have unregulated price increases.
What industries benefit from this?
These are Republican donors.
This circumvents the protection of preexisting conditions.
This takes away negotiating drug prices.
This means those who can get insurance have unregulated price increases.
What industries benefit from this?
These are Republican donors.
So the federal gov’t is going to send me $2133.83 a month in perpetuity instead of subsidizing my health insurance costs? So, who am I supposed to send that money to every month to pay for my health insurance if not the money sucking insurance companies? I think trump’s concept of a plan is flawed.
November 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Don’t forget.
This circumvents the protection of preexisting conditions.
This takes away negotiating drug prices.
This means those who can get insurance have unregulated price increases.
What industries benefit from this?
These are Republican donors.
This circumvents the protection of preexisting conditions.
This takes away negotiating drug prices.
This means those who can get insurance have unregulated price increases.
What industries benefit from this?
These are Republican donors.
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The ACA did more than just lower costs for those on it. It lowered the costs for EVERYONE. It did away with preexisting conditions. They used to be able to deny you care IF YOU HAD ACNE. What do you think will happen now.
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 AM
The ACA did more than just lower costs for those on it. It lowered the costs for EVERYONE. It did away with preexisting conditions. They used to be able to deny you care IF YOU HAD ACNE. What do you think will happen now.
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With the ACA gone say goodbye to coverage for preexisting conditions. No more keeping your kids on your insurance until they are 26. No more lower premiums for low income, seniors, and the chronically ill.
That’s the endgame.
That’s the endgame.
November 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM
With the ACA gone say goodbye to coverage for preexisting conditions. No more keeping your kids on your insurance until they are 26. No more lower premiums for low income, seniors, and the chronically ill.
That’s the endgame.
That’s the endgame.
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Also, let’s be serious:
Replacing health insurance with direct money not only fails to adequately protect the many millions of Americans with preexisting conditions, but any assertion that it would come close to being sufficient for costly treatments like cancer care is an utter fiction.
Replacing health insurance with direct money not only fails to adequately protect the many millions of Americans with preexisting conditions, but any assertion that it would come close to being sufficient for costly treatments like cancer care is an utter fiction.
Referring to Trump's post on Truth Social as a "compromise" is some real sane washing.
November 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Also, let’s be serious:
Replacing health insurance with direct money not only fails to adequately protect the many millions of Americans with preexisting conditions, but any assertion that it would come close to being sufficient for costly treatments like cancer care is an utter fiction.
Replacing health insurance with direct money not only fails to adequately protect the many millions of Americans with preexisting conditions, but any assertion that it would come close to being sufficient for costly treatments like cancer care is an utter fiction.
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Remember, before ACA you were able to ✌️purchase your own much better healthcare✌️, except that it was completely unaffordable and insurance companies could deny you for preexisting conditions and/or raise your premiums/cancel your coverage when you used your healthcare insurance for HEALTHCARE.
November 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Remember, before ACA you were able to ✌️purchase your own much better healthcare✌️, except that it was completely unaffordable and insurance companies could deny you for preexisting conditions and/or raise your premiums/cancel your coverage when you used your healthcare insurance for HEALTHCARE.
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WHAT about preexisting conditions??? That is GONE? Pregnant - lose your job -NO health insurance, waiting periods of ONE year! Anyone remember those?!!!
I’m PISSED!
I’m PISSED!
November 10, 2025 at 1:42 AM
WHAT about preexisting conditions??? That is GONE? Pregnant - lose your job -NO health insurance, waiting periods of ONE year! Anyone remember those?!!!
I’m PISSED!
I’m PISSED!