Jennifer McCormick
@jennifermccormick.bsky.social
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Forget the spin.
The new tax shelter voucher scheme in the MAGA Congress would force vouchers into states that don’t want them—funding private schools’ choice of kids to admit, not school choice for families.
I explain in new comments @thehill.com
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The new tax shelter voucher scheme in the MAGA Congress would force vouchers into states that don’t want them—funding private schools’ choice of kids to admit, not school choice for families.
I explain in new comments @thehill.com
thehill.com/homenews/edu...
thehill.com
May 8, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Forget the spin.
The new tax shelter voucher scheme in the MAGA Congress would force vouchers into states that don’t want them—funding private schools’ choice of kids to admit, not school choice for families.
I explain in new comments @thehill.com
thehill.com/homenews/edu...
The new tax shelter voucher scheme in the MAGA Congress would force vouchers into states that don’t want them—funding private schools’ choice of kids to admit, not school choice for families.
I explain in new comments @thehill.com
thehill.com/homenews/edu...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Sooooo….In May, Trump administration announced it will stop paying out $1B in federal grants that US school districts have been using to hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers.
Total Disconnect! Shameful.
Sooooo….In May, Trump administration announced it will stop paying out $1B in federal grants that US school districts have been using to hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers.
Total Disconnect! Shameful.
May 8, 2025 at 10:16 AM
May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Sooooo….In May, Trump administration announced it will stop paying out $1B in federal grants that US school districts have been using to hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers.
Total Disconnect! Shameful.
Sooooo….In May, Trump administration announced it will stop paying out $1B in federal grants that US school districts have been using to hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers.
Total Disconnect! Shameful.
Indiana Budget:
Public sch ⬆️ by 3.3% in ‘26 & 1.6% in ‘27, which includes an existing $160M leaders just moved.
Charters receive a 4.8% ⬆️ in ‘26 & 3.7% ⬆️ in ‘27.
Virtual will ⬆️ by 14.2% in ‘26 & 9% in ‘27.
Private Sch vouchers will ⬆️ by 10.1% in ‘26 & 23.4% in ‘27.
Public sch ⬆️ by 3.3% in ‘26 & 1.6% in ‘27, which includes an existing $160M leaders just moved.
Charters receive a 4.8% ⬆️ in ‘26 & 3.7% ⬆️ in ‘27.
Virtual will ⬆️ by 14.2% in ‘26 & 9% in ‘27.
Private Sch vouchers will ⬆️ by 10.1% in ‘26 & 23.4% in ‘27.
May 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Indiana Budget:
Public sch ⬆️ by 3.3% in ‘26 & 1.6% in ‘27, which includes an existing $160M leaders just moved.
Charters receive a 4.8% ⬆️ in ‘26 & 3.7% ⬆️ in ‘27.
Virtual will ⬆️ by 14.2% in ‘26 & 9% in ‘27.
Private Sch vouchers will ⬆️ by 10.1% in ‘26 & 23.4% in ‘27.
Public sch ⬆️ by 3.3% in ‘26 & 1.6% in ‘27, which includes an existing $160M leaders just moved.
Charters receive a 4.8% ⬆️ in ‘26 & 3.7% ⬆️ in ‘27.
Virtual will ⬆️ by 14.2% in ‘26 & 9% in ‘27.
Private Sch vouchers will ⬆️ by 10.1% in ‘26 & 23.4% in ‘27.
Reminder to Hoosier families:
Indiana’s relentless attack on PreK, K-12, and higher education is a GOP choice.
There are other states prioritizing kids!
Kids. First. Always.
Indiana’s relentless attack on PreK, K-12, and higher education is a GOP choice.
There are other states prioritizing kids!
Kids. First. Always.
April 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Reminder to Hoosier families:
Indiana’s relentless attack on PreK, K-12, and higher education is a GOP choice.
There are other states prioritizing kids!
Kids. First. Always.
Indiana’s relentless attack on PreK, K-12, and higher education is a GOP choice.
There are other states prioritizing kids!
Kids. First. Always.
As Indiana continues to reduce funding for traditional public schools, struggle to fund 4 different systems of (schools’) choice, discuss voluntary public district consolidation, and start forced consolidation, 5 more charters are seeking approval to open.
Bad policy!
Bad policy!
April 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
As Indiana continues to reduce funding for traditional public schools, struggle to fund 4 different systems of (schools’) choice, discuss voluntary public district consolidation, and start forced consolidation, 5 more charters are seeking approval to open.
Bad policy!
Bad policy!
Unbelievable.
The GOP confirmed a Sec of Education who refers to AI as A1 (steak sauce).
The GOP confirmed and defends a Sec of Defense who sends US classified, sensitive detailed military plans to his family and a journalist using non-secure channels.
We deserve better.
The GOP confirmed a Sec of Education who refers to AI as A1 (steak sauce).
The GOP confirmed and defends a Sec of Defense who sends US classified, sensitive detailed military plans to his family and a journalist using non-secure channels.
We deserve better.
April 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Unbelievable.
The GOP confirmed a Sec of Education who refers to AI as A1 (steak sauce).
The GOP confirmed and defends a Sec of Defense who sends US classified, sensitive detailed military plans to his family and a journalist using non-secure channels.
We deserve better.
The GOP confirmed a Sec of Education who refers to AI as A1 (steak sauce).
The GOP confirmed and defends a Sec of Defense who sends US classified, sensitive detailed military plans to his family and a journalist using non-secure channels.
We deserve better.
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A pro-measles, pro-price increase, pro-layoff regime about to increase taxes on working families and demand we call it freedom.
Leavitt: "My understanding is that the tariff announcement will come tomorrow. They will be effective immediately ... he's talked a lot about April 2 as 'Liberation Day' for America. It would be taking place today if not for April Fools Day."
April 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
A pro-measles, pro-price increase, pro-layoff regime about to increase taxes on working families and demand we call it freedom.
Nice work!
Big Crawford win for the rule of law!
Big Underly win for public education!
Let’s go, Wisconsin!
Big Crawford win for the rule of law!
Big Underly win for public education!
Let’s go, Wisconsin!
April 2, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Nice work!
Big Crawford win for the rule of law!
Big Underly win for public education!
Let’s go, Wisconsin!
Big Crawford win for the rule of law!
Big Underly win for public education!
Let’s go, Wisconsin!
Reposted by Jennifer McCormick
I'm not receiving SS yet, but I wonder if those of you who do don't mind missing a check or two?
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Commerce secretary: No one but ‘fraudsters’ would complain about missed Social Security check
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick raised alarm over “fraudsters” receiving Social Security benefits, as Trump allies have ramped up rhetoric about potential waste in the program amid a major restru…
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March 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I'm not receiving SS yet, but I wonder if those of you who do don't mind missing a check or two?
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
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Pleased to see @usatoday.com running my column from the @indystar.bsky.social
@mcuban.bsky.social
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@mcuban.bsky.social
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Trump has no plan to fix the economy – and Americans know it | Opinion
GOP voters are more likely to work in trades, while Democrats toil in service sectors. The pain of an economic downturn won't be uniformly distributed
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March 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Pleased to see @usatoday.com running my column from the @indystar.bsky.social
@mcuban.bsky.social
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@mcuban.bsky.social
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Twenty yrs of GOP control-this is Indiana. The continuing story of underfunding public schs…
The current proposed GOP state budget: 25K
voucher students (families in top 3% of income earners) will receive $330M add’l $. Comparatively, 960K students in trad. public schs will receive only $190M.
The current proposed GOP state budget: 25K
voucher students (families in top 3% of income earners) will receive $330M add’l $. Comparatively, 960K students in trad. public schs will receive only $190M.
March 19, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Twenty yrs of GOP control-this is Indiana. The continuing story of underfunding public schs…
The current proposed GOP state budget: 25K
voucher students (families in top 3% of income earners) will receive $330M add’l $. Comparatively, 960K students in trad. public schs will receive only $190M.
The current proposed GOP state budget: 25K
voucher students (families in top 3% of income earners) will receive $330M add’l $. Comparatively, 960K students in trad. public schs will receive only $190M.
Who’s ready for a Midwest Town Hall?
Let’s go!
#regionalism
@andybeshearky.bsky.social @govpritzker.illinois.gov
@kenmartin.bsky.social @petebuttigieg.bsky.social
Let’s go!
#regionalism
@andybeshearky.bsky.social @govpritzker.illinois.gov
@kenmartin.bsky.social @petebuttigieg.bsky.social
March 16, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Who’s ready for a Midwest Town Hall?
Let’s go!
#regionalism
@andybeshearky.bsky.social @govpritzker.illinois.gov
@kenmartin.bsky.social @petebuttigieg.bsky.social
Let’s go!
#regionalism
@andybeshearky.bsky.social @govpritzker.illinois.gov
@kenmartin.bsky.social @petebuttigieg.bsky.social
For those of us who continue to champion for strong public education, it is great to hear a governor prioritize public education.
Thank you, @govandybeshear.bsky.social.
Thank you, @govandybeshear.bsky.social.
Public education will always be a priority for me. There is no "final mission" when it comes to Kentucky's kids and their right to a bright future.
March 12, 2025 at 9:36 PM
For those of us who continue to champion for strong public education, it is great to hear a governor prioritize public education.
Thank you, @govandybeshear.bsky.social.
Thank you, @govandybeshear.bsky.social.
Congress makes up a co-EQUAL branch of our federal government.
Waiting on them to start acting like it…
Waiting on them to start acting like it…
March 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Congress makes up a co-EQUAL branch of our federal government.
Waiting on them to start acting like it…
Waiting on them to start acting like it…
Trump-Musk GOP Playbook (Project 2025):
Gut VA➡️ Public Outcry on poor quality➡️ Privatize VA
Gut Public Education ➡️ Public Outcry on poor quality➡️ Privatize Education
Gut Medicare ➡️ Public Outcry on poor quality➡️ Privatize Medicare
Gut ….
This isn’t going to end well.
Gut VA➡️ Public Outcry on poor quality➡️ Privatize VA
Gut Public Education ➡️ Public Outcry on poor quality➡️ Privatize Education
Gut Medicare ➡️ Public Outcry on poor quality➡️ Privatize Medicare
Gut ….
This isn’t going to end well.
March 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Trump-Musk GOP Playbook (Project 2025):
Gut VA➡️ Public Outcry on poor quality➡️ Privatize VA
Gut Public Education ➡️ Public Outcry on poor quality➡️ Privatize Education
Gut Medicare ➡️ Public Outcry on poor quality➡️ Privatize Medicare
Gut ….
This isn’t going to end well.
Gut VA➡️ Public Outcry on poor quality➡️ Privatize VA
Gut Public Education ➡️ Public Outcry on poor quality➡️ Privatize Education
Gut Medicare ➡️ Public Outcry on poor quality➡️ Privatize Medicare
Gut ….
This isn’t going to end well.
The VA is critical to meeting the needs of Veterans, their families, & caregivers. Sure-there is plenty of room for discussion on improving the efficiency & effectiveness of VA services. But-the Trump/Musk approach of cutting add’l 80K VA employees is dangerous & reckless.
Veterans deserve better!
Veterans deserve better!
March 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The VA is critical to meeting the needs of Veterans, their families, & caregivers. Sure-there is plenty of room for discussion on improving the efficiency & effectiveness of VA services. But-the Trump/Musk approach of cutting add’l 80K VA employees is dangerous & reckless.
Veterans deserve better!
Veterans deserve better!
I’m with Ukraine! 🇺🇦
March 1, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I’m with Ukraine! 🇺🇦
Project 2025
The SAVE ACT is trying to silence voters w/ new voting requirements:1)birth certificate & 2) state/fed photo ID w/ MATCHING names.
Millions of voters have changed names since birth (marriage/otherwise)resulting in mismatch b/w the new requirements. Bill has NO answer for these voters.
The SAVE ACT is trying to silence voters w/ new voting requirements:1)birth certificate & 2) state/fed photo ID w/ MATCHING names.
Millions of voters have changed names since birth (marriage/otherwise)resulting in mismatch b/w the new requirements. Bill has NO answer for these voters.
February 22, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Project 2025
The SAVE ACT is trying to silence voters w/ new voting requirements:1)birth certificate & 2) state/fed photo ID w/ MATCHING names.
Millions of voters have changed names since birth (marriage/otherwise)resulting in mismatch b/w the new requirements. Bill has NO answer for these voters.
The SAVE ACT is trying to silence voters w/ new voting requirements:1)birth certificate & 2) state/fed photo ID w/ MATCHING names.
Millions of voters have changed names since birth (marriage/otherwise)resulting in mismatch b/w the new requirements. Bill has NO answer for these voters.
💥Hoosiers: Make Calls!
CD1-Mrvan(202) 225-2461
CD2-Yakym(202) 225-3915
CD3
Stutzman(202)225-4436
CD4-Baird(202) 225-5037
CD 5-Spartz(202) 225-2276
CD 6-Shreve 12022243121
CD 7-Carson(202) 225-4011
CD8-Messmer(202)225-4636
CD 9-Houchin(202)225-5315
Sen Banks-(202)-224-4814
Sen Young-(202) 224-5623
CD1-Mrvan(202) 225-2461
CD2-Yakym(202) 225-3915
CD3
Stutzman(202)225-4436
CD4-Baird(202) 225-5037
CD 5-Spartz(202) 225-2276
CD 6-Shreve 12022243121
CD 7-Carson(202) 225-4011
CD8-Messmer(202)225-4636
CD 9-Houchin(202)225-5315
Sen Banks-(202)-224-4814
Sen Young-(202) 224-5623
February 21, 2025 at 2:48 AM
💥Hoosiers: Make Calls!
CD1-Mrvan(202) 225-2461
CD2-Yakym(202) 225-3915
CD3
Stutzman(202)225-4436
CD4-Baird(202) 225-5037
CD 5-Spartz(202) 225-2276
CD 6-Shreve 12022243121
CD 7-Carson(202) 225-4011
CD8-Messmer(202)225-4636
CD 9-Houchin(202)225-5315
Sen Banks-(202)-224-4814
Sen Young-(202) 224-5623
CD1-Mrvan(202) 225-2461
CD2-Yakym(202) 225-3915
CD3
Stutzman(202)225-4436
CD4-Baird(202) 225-5037
CD 5-Spartz(202) 225-2276
CD 6-Shreve 12022243121
CD 7-Carson(202) 225-4011
CD8-Messmer(202)225-4636
CD 9-Houchin(202)225-5315
Sen Banks-(202)-224-4814
Sen Young-(202) 224-5623
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Meet the 3 strong women who are running for Indiana Democratic Chair in our most ambitious show yet! Thanks to @jennifermccormick.bsky.social and @destinywells.bsky.social for joining us and talking so honestly.
Get the Word Out: Meet 3 of Indiana's top Democratic Leaders!
YouTube video by Project Next
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February 21, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Meet the 3 strong women who are running for Indiana Democratic Chair in our most ambitious show yet! Thanks to @jennifermccormick.bsky.social and @destinywells.bsky.social for joining us and talking so honestly.
The annual State of the Child report shows IN in the nation’s bottom half in child-wellbeing.
The issues resulting in this dismal ranking have an expensive & devastating impact on Hoosiers, families, communities, & our state.
Invest in 0-5 yr olds & mental/behavioral health!
The issues resulting in this dismal ranking have an expensive & devastating impact on Hoosiers, families, communities, & our state.
Invest in 0-5 yr olds & mental/behavioral health!
February 18, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The annual State of the Child report shows IN in the nation’s bottom half in child-wellbeing.
The issues resulting in this dismal ranking have an expensive & devastating impact on Hoosiers, families, communities, & our state.
Invest in 0-5 yr olds & mental/behavioral health!
The issues resulting in this dismal ranking have an expensive & devastating impact on Hoosiers, families, communities, & our state.
Invest in 0-5 yr olds & mental/behavioral health!
Meanwhile, IN Republicans are busy at the statehouse banning the wearing of masks!
INDIANAPOLIS — The bill makes it illegal to wear a mask in any gathering of 10 people or more where the general public is allowed to gather.
www.iustv.com/article/2025...
Church? Banking? Grocery shopping? Voting?
INDIANAPOLIS — The bill makes it illegal to wear a mask in any gathering of 10 people or more where the general public is allowed to gather.
www.iustv.com/article/2025...
Church? Banking? Grocery shopping? Voting?
Indiana bill would make wearing masks at public assemblies a misdemeanor
Under SB 286, anyone who wears a mask at a public assembly could be charged with a Class C misdemeanor.
www.iustv.com
February 15, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Reposted by Jennifer McCormick
Some are saying, already, Vance didn’t really mean this. That he worded things cleverly to make the meaning ambiguous.
Sometimes, it seems, we make ourselves feel better by assuming the best of these people.
Tell me how that’s worked out so far.
For full analysis, go here:
Sometimes, it seems, we make ourselves feel better by assuming the best of these people.
Tell me how that’s worked out so far.
For full analysis, go here:
JD Vance Attacks the First Principle of America's Rule of Law
The VP Challenges Centuries of Precedent
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February 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Some are saying, already, Vance didn’t really mean this. That he worded things cleverly to make the meaning ambiguous.
Sometimes, it seems, we make ourselves feel better by assuming the best of these people.
Tell me how that’s worked out so far.
For full analysis, go here:
Sometimes, it seems, we make ourselves feel better by assuming the best of these people.
Tell me how that’s worked out so far.
For full analysis, go here: