Kierra
@kierrajones.bsky.social
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Kierra
@kierrajones.bsky.social
· Jul 11
Congress Traded Your Pap Smear for a Billionaire’s Tax Break
Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," argues Kierra Jones, is part of "conservatives’ political crusade to ban abortion and gender-affirming care, and to deprive Americans of their reproductive and bodily aut...
www.teenvogue.com
Parts of the Republican budget legislation will deprive Americans of our reproductive and bodily autonomy and push us further into a reproductive health crisis in this country.
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I was laid off from Teen Vogue this week, alongside multiple other phenomenal team members.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
November 3, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I was laid off from Teen Vogue this week, alongside multiple other phenomenal team members.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
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"It is essential to fight back against ableism and other discriminatory structures that continue to degrade reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy for all people, including disabled people." Piece by @caseydoherty.bsky.social and I. www.americanprogress.org/article/disa...
Disability Reproductive Equity Agenda: Protecting the Reproductive Rights of Disabled People in 2025 and Beyond
The Center for American Progress recently hosted a summit with more than 50 advocates from the reproductive and disability rights communities to identify the most pressing policy priorities they face.
www.americanprogress.org
October 29, 2025 at 12:30 AM
"It is essential to fight back against ableism and other discriminatory structures that continue to degrade reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy for all people, including disabled people." Piece by @caseydoherty.bsky.social and I. www.americanprogress.org/article/disa...
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A hunger cliff is days away. Women, children and food banks will feel it first. 19thnews.org/2025/10/food...
A hunger cliff is days away. Women, children and food banks will feel it first.
Food banks will face logistical and financial challenges in providing the resources currently offered by the SNAP and WIC programs that are set to lose funding.
19thnews.org
October 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
A hunger cliff is days away. Women, children and food banks will feel it first. 19thnews.org/2025/10/food...
🔊🔊🔊 New report from @fellowwhopoints.bsky.social reveals how private-equity’s short-term focus on profit is reshaping U.S. health care, contributing to less competition, higher costs, and compromised care.
5 Consequences of Private Equity’s Expansion in Health Care Services
The rapid rise of private equity’s influence over health care providers such as hospitals, nursing homes, and physicians’ practices threatens competition, affordability, patient safety, and worker wel...
www.americanprogress.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🔊🔊🔊 New report from @fellowwhopoints.bsky.social reveals how private-equity’s short-term focus on profit is reshaping U.S. health care, contributing to less competition, higher costs, and compromised care.
I'm excited to share 2 new reports from @americanprogress.bsky.social examining how private equity’s profit-driven model is reshaping U.S. health care—at the expense of patients and communities. Read more ⬇️
October 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I'm excited to share 2 new reports from @americanprogress.bsky.social examining how private equity’s profit-driven model is reshaping U.S. health care—at the expense of patients and communities. Read more ⬇️
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Quick 🧵: SCOTUS has set a conference date for the Davis petition, which has sent some folks into a panic. This is a date for them to 'consider whether to consider' the case. This is not an argument date. They have not decided to grant the petition.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Quick 🧵: SCOTUS has set a conference date for the Davis petition, which has sent some folks into a panic. This is a date for them to 'consider whether to consider' the case. This is not an argument date. They have not decided to grant the petition.
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Since we last shared an update on bargaining, we’ve received additional information about management salaries at Rewire.
The TLDR: The pay discrepancy between management and union members is deeply unsettling.
The TLDR: The pay discrepancy between management and union members is deeply unsettling.
October 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Since we last shared an update on bargaining, we’ve received additional information about management salaries at Rewire.
The TLDR: The pay discrepancy between management and union members is deeply unsettling.
The TLDR: The pay discrepancy between management and union members is deeply unsettling.
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We wrote this before the shutdown but the analysis is still just as important. Healthcare workers, who are mostly women, are the backbone of our economy, but Trump's attacks on health care and repubs refusal to extend the ACA tax credits threaten the industry
www.americanprogress.org/article/what...
www.americanprogress.org/article/what...
What To Know Before September’s Jobs Day Report: Falling Wages and Stalling Employment Growth
In August, women held up the economy while their wages faltered in industries such as health care. Will the September Employment Situation report show more of the same?
www.americanprogress.org
October 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We wrote this before the shutdown but the analysis is still just as important. Healthcare workers, who are mostly women, are the backbone of our economy, but Trump's attacks on health care and repubs refusal to extend the ACA tax credits threaten the industry
www.americanprogress.org/article/what...
www.americanprogress.org/article/what...
When hospitals merge under religious directives, patients can lose options. Our new @americanprogress.bsky.social report calls for stronger antitrust oversight.
Growing Market Power Among Catholic Hospitals Restrains Access to Reproductive Health Care
Stronger antitrust enforcement is necessary to prevent reduced access to reproductive health care, including abortion, birth control, and fertility treatments, while safeguarding market competition.
www.americanprogress.org
September 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
When hospitals merge under religious directives, patients can lose options. Our new @americanprogress.bsky.social report calls for stronger antitrust oversight.
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Every family deserves affordable health care. Instead, Republican policies are driving costs higher. Join @americanprogressaction.org 9/29 at 4pm ET for remarks from Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and a panel discussion on what's at stake if Congress fails to act.
www.americanprogressaction.org/events/the-t...
www.americanprogressaction.org/events/the-t...
The True Cost of the Republican Health Care Agenda
Join the Center for American Progress Action Fund for a discussion on how Republican health policies are fueling premium hikes and leaving working families to pay the price.
www.americanprogressaction.org
September 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Every family deserves affordable health care. Instead, Republican policies are driving costs higher. Join @americanprogressaction.org 9/29 at 4pm ET for remarks from Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and a panel discussion on what's at stake if Congress fails to act.
www.americanprogressaction.org/events/the-t...
www.americanprogressaction.org/events/the-t...
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And yes, I was the last Black full-time columnist in the Opinion section.
Washington Post -- operating in a city which for a long time has been majority Black, is now without any full-time Black opinion writers.
Washington Post -- operating in a city which for a long time has been majority Black, is now without any full-time Black opinion writers.
September 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
And yes, I was the last Black full-time columnist in the Opinion section.
Washington Post -- operating in a city which for a long time has been majority Black, is now without any full-time Black opinion writers.
Washington Post -- operating in a city which for a long time has been majority Black, is now without any full-time Black opinion writers.
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NEW: President Trump and RFK Jr. promised to “Make America Healthy Again” but the administration’s assault on environmental safeguards will expose kids and families to more cancer-causing pollution as RFK Jr. cuts cancer research and treatment: www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
The Trump Administration’s Attack on Environmental Protections Will Increase Cancer-Causing Pollution
The Trump administration’s plan to torpedo air pollution limits and cancer prevention programs while ripping away health care and cancer treatment and canceling clean energy investments will increase ...
www.americanprogress.org
September 15, 2025 at 12:44 PM
NEW: President Trump and RFK Jr. promised to “Make America Healthy Again” but the administration’s assault on environmental safeguards will expose kids and families to more cancer-causing pollution as RFK Jr. cuts cancer research and treatment: www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
It is so incredibly cruel and dystopian that our government would rather destroy millions of dollars worth of health care supplies than just provide them to people who need them.
September 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
It is so incredibly cruel and dystopian that our government would rather destroy millions of dollars worth of health care supplies than just provide them to people who need them.
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And now we sit back and watch Republicans ignore the school shooting today while loudly mourning Charlie Kirk.
September 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
And now we sit back and watch Republicans ignore the school shooting today while loudly mourning Charlie Kirk.
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RFK Jr. is right that we aren't doing enough to keep kids healthy. But the MAHA commission's new report is filled with false & misleading claims and fails to address children's real needs @amprogg.bsky.social sky.social's Don Berwick explores the data for @usnews.com
www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
www.usnews.com
September 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
RFK Jr. is right that we aren't doing enough to keep kids healthy. But the MAHA commission's new report is filled with false & misleading claims and fails to address children's real needs @amprogg.bsky.social sky.social's Don Berwick explores the data for @usnews.com
www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
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SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in a college applicant's file is blatantly unconstitutional
ALSO SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in targeting whom to detain and deport is cool cool cool
ALSO SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in targeting whom to detain and deport is cool cool cool
September 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in a college applicant's file is blatantly unconstitutional
ALSO SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in targeting whom to detain and deport is cool cool cool
ALSO SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in targeting whom to detain and deport is cool cool cool
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Every member of Congress, regardless of party or geography, will see tens of thousands of their constituents lose coverage under the OBBBA. On average, each congressional district will have nearly 33,000 more people uninsured in 2034. Review the numbers: buff.ly/KfdWJkZ
September 8, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Every member of Congress, regardless of party or geography, will see tens of thousands of their constituents lose coverage under the OBBBA. On average, each congressional district will have nearly 33,000 more people uninsured in 2034. Review the numbers: buff.ly/KfdWJkZ
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I got back to DC a few days ago. I haven't seen such empty streets since 2020-21. There a very few delivery drivers out anymore. DC is absolutely a beautiful city, but now all the parks have fences and soldiers have guns made for war. This is America.
September 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I got back to DC a few days ago. I haven't seen such empty streets since 2020-21. There a very few delivery drivers out anymore. DC is absolutely a beautiful city, but now all the parks have fences and soldiers have guns made for war. This is America.
jordyn bloomer, the woman you are
September 6, 2025 at 1:22 AM
jordyn bloomer, the woman you are
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New data from @nzmurphy.bsky.social and me: the number of Americans who will lose health coverage under the Republicans' historic cuts to health care, by state and Congressional district.
www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Increase the Number of Americans Without Health Coverage in Every State and Congressional District
Explore how the law’s historic cuts will affect uninsurance where you live.
www.americanprogress.org
September 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
New data from @nzmurphy.bsky.social and me: the number of Americans who will lose health coverage under the Republicans' historic cuts to health care, by state and Congressional district.
www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
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"This report sets examples of Kennedy’s costly, chaotic, and corrupt actions from EVERY DAY he has served as Secretary." From Feb 13- Sept 4. 203 days of sowing chaos and spreading misinformation; dismantling HHS research, prevention and health care and more. www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.finance.senate.gov
September 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"This report sets examples of Kennedy’s costly, chaotic, and corrupt actions from EVERY DAY he has served as Secretary." From Feb 13- Sept 4. 203 days of sowing chaos and spreading misinformation; dismantling HHS research, prevention and health care and more. www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
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"[Republicans] don’t know how to talk about, let alone defend, their signature piece of legislation because of its overwhelming unpopularity," writes Serena Zets, Campaigns Manager at the Center for American Progress.
Serena Zets: Republicans are hiding from the constituents their “Big Beautiful Bill” will hurt
Senator Ernst’s callousness signals a bigger problem for Republicans
couriernewsroom.com
September 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
"[Republicans] don’t know how to talk about, let alone defend, their signature piece of legislation because of its overwhelming unpopularity," writes Serena Zets, Campaigns Manager at the Center for American Progress.
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Check out the latest from @serenazets.bsky.social on how Republicans are hiding from their disastrous law, too ashamed and out of touch to acknowledge how cuts to health care and food assistance will harm the communities they represent⇣ couriernewsroom.com/news/serena-...
Serena Zets: Republicans are hiding from the constituents their “Big Beautiful Bill” will hurt
Senator Ernst’s callousness signals a bigger problem for Republicans
couriernewsroom.com
September 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Check out the latest from @serenazets.bsky.social on how Republicans are hiding from their disastrous law, too ashamed and out of touch to acknowledge how cuts to health care and food assistance will harm the communities they represent⇣ couriernewsroom.com/news/serena-...
“sir, you’re a charlatan” goes hard actually
September 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
“sir, you’re a charlatan” goes hard actually
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Robert Kennedy claims to be a protector of children.
Sen. Wyden: "some kind of rich claim..from somebody who's flown on
Jeffrey Epstein's private jet on multiple occasions."
Sen. Wyden: "some kind of rich claim..from somebody who's flown on
Jeffrey Epstein's private jet on multiple occasions."
September 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Robert Kennedy claims to be a protector of children.
Sen. Wyden: "some kind of rich claim..from somebody who's flown on
Jeffrey Epstein's private jet on multiple occasions."
Sen. Wyden: "some kind of rich claim..from somebody who's flown on
Jeffrey Epstein's private jet on multiple occasions."