AJ
@leftistlatino.bsky.social
willing to fight for someone i do not know.
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AJ
@leftistlatino.bsky.social
· May 25
If empathy is a sin, then sin boldly.
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Cole Schmidtknecht, 22, had insurance but couldn’t afford to refill his asthma inhaler after the cost jumped from $70 to more than $500.
Five days after his pharmacy visit last year, Cole had a severe asthma attack and died.
Five days after his pharmacy visit last year, Cole had a severe asthma attack and died.
June 4, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Cole Schmidtknecht, 22, had insurance but couldn’t afford to refill his asthma inhaler after the cost jumped from $70 to more than $500.
Five days after his pharmacy visit last year, Cole had a severe asthma attack and died.
Five days after his pharmacy visit last year, Cole had a severe asthma attack and died.
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Cole Schmidtknecht, 22, had insurance but couldn’t afford to refill his asthma inhaler after the cost jumped from $70 to more than $500.
Five days after his pharmacy visit last year, Cole had a severe asthma attack and died.
Five days after his pharmacy visit last year, Cole had a severe asthma attack and died.
November 11, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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Last night, tragically, 8 Democrats caved.
But the struggle continues.
Short term, we must not allow health care premiums to double for more than 20 million Americans.
Long term, we must provide health care to all as a human right.
But the struggle continues.
Short term, we must not allow health care premiums to double for more than 20 million Americans.
Long term, we must provide health care to all as a human right.
November 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Last night, tragically, 8 Democrats caved.
But the struggle continues.
Short term, we must not allow health care premiums to double for more than 20 million Americans.
Long term, we must provide health care to all as a human right.
But the struggle continues.
Short term, we must not allow health care premiums to double for more than 20 million Americans.
Long term, we must provide health care to all as a human right.
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The only thing that I can take away from the Dems caving, is that we deserved to lose. We earned it. Earned and deserve it with our apathy, and fecklessness. I am fucking disgusted to my core. I am tired. Thanks for fucking nothing. I hope Schumer gets carted off to The Hague too. He’s a whole 🗑️ can
November 10, 2025 at 7:24 AM
The only thing that I can take away from the Dems caving, is that we deserved to lose. We earned it. Earned and deserve it with our apathy, and fecklessness. I am fucking disgusted to my core. I am tired. Thanks for fucking nothing. I hope Schumer gets carted off to The Hague too. He’s a whole 🗑️ can
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Sanders: Let’s be clear… If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums… if resolution is passed tonight, we are on a path way to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million.
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Sanders: Let’s be clear… If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums… if resolution is passed tonight, we are on a path way to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million.
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I’m no great fan of the ACA.
I believe we should guarantee health care as a human right through a single-payer Medicare for All system.
But — at minimum — we cannot allow Republicans to destroy our already-broken system by doubling insurance premiums for 20 million Americans.
I believe we should guarantee health care as a human right through a single-payer Medicare for All system.
But — at minimum — we cannot allow Republicans to destroy our already-broken system by doubling insurance premiums for 20 million Americans.
November 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I’m no great fan of the ACA.
I believe we should guarantee health care as a human right through a single-payer Medicare for All system.
But — at minimum — we cannot allow Republicans to destroy our already-broken system by doubling insurance premiums for 20 million Americans.
I believe we should guarantee health care as a human right through a single-payer Medicare for All system.
But — at minimum — we cannot allow Republicans to destroy our already-broken system by doubling insurance premiums for 20 million Americans.
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Tonight was a very bad night.
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Tonight was a very bad night.
Whether we won or lost the Nov. 4th elections across the country, the outcome for Senate Democrats was apparently the same:
They were gonna cave to Trump.
They were gonna cave to Trump.
November 10, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Whether we won or lost the Nov. 4th elections across the country, the outcome for Senate Democrats was apparently the same:
They were gonna cave to Trump.
They were gonna cave to Trump.
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Happy 1yr anniversary to mi Primo (the one on the left) and his husband. I love those two to death. They are soulmates and I don’t know why anyone would want to take this away from them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Happy 1yr anniversary to mi Primo (the one on the left) and his husband. I love those two to death. They are soulmates and I don’t know why anyone would want to take this away from them.
I would like to congratulate Senate Dems for seeing our recent landslide Democratic wins in elections across the country and taking it to mean fold, instantly.
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I would like to congratulate Senate Dems for seeing our recent landslide Democratic wins in elections across the country and taking it to mean fold, instantly.
It’d be a MISTAKE of colossal proportions for Democrats to accept ANY deal that doesn’t extend the ACA subsidies.
It would just confirm what too many people already believe about us: that we don’t have the backbone to fight and deliver.
It would just confirm what too many people already believe about us: that we don’t have the backbone to fight and deliver.
November 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
It’d be a MISTAKE of colossal proportions for Democrats to accept ANY deal that doesn’t extend the ACA subsidies.
It would just confirm what too many people already believe about us: that we don’t have the backbone to fight and deliver.
It would just confirm what too many people already believe about us: that we don’t have the backbone to fight and deliver.
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Yes, Mr. President: You’re right. We do have “the worst health care” of any major country.
Despite spending twice as much per capita, we are the only major country not to guarantee health care to all as a human right.
The solution: Medicare for All.
Despite spending twice as much per capita, we are the only major country not to guarantee health care to all as a human right.
The solution: Medicare for All.
November 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Yes, Mr. President: You’re right. We do have “the worst health care” of any major country.
Despite spending twice as much per capita, we are the only major country not to guarantee health care to all as a human right.
The solution: Medicare for All.
Despite spending twice as much per capita, we are the only major country not to guarantee health care to all as a human right.
The solution: Medicare for All.
There are people all over this country that will have to choose between health insurance and putting food on the table if the Democrats fold. Republicans need to negotiate if they want their shutdown to end.
November 10, 2025 at 1:11 AM
There are people all over this country that will have to choose between health insurance and putting food on the table if the Democrats fold. Republicans need to negotiate if they want their shutdown to end.
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What a turnout! Thank you @markwarner.bsky.social, @gene4va.bsky.social, @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social, and @helmerva.bsky.social for joining our canvass launch. With 1 day to go, #TeamGuzman is fired up and ready to knock doors, talk to voters, and flip HD-22 blue! #FlipThe22nd
November 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
What a turnout! Thank you @markwarner.bsky.social, @gene4va.bsky.social, @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social, and @helmerva.bsky.social for joining our canvass launch. With 1 day to go, #TeamGuzman is fired up and ready to knock doors, talk to voters, and flip HD-22 blue! #FlipThe22nd
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Polls are open, Virginia! Make your voice heard and cast your vote for a brighter future for Virginia. Polling sites are open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM — scan the QR code to find your voting location. #TeamGuzman #ElectionDay
November 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Polls are open, Virginia! Make your voice heard and cast your vote for a brighter future for Virginia. Polling sites are open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM — scan the QR code to find your voting location. #TeamGuzman #ElectionDay
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9 hours remain until polls close! Make your voice heard and cast your vote for a brighter future for Virginia. Polling sites are open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Scan the QR code to find your voting location. #TeamGuzman #VAVotes #ElectionDay
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
9 hours remain until polls close! Make your voice heard and cast your vote for a brighter future for Virginia. Polling sites are open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Scan the QR code to find your voting location. #TeamGuzman #VAVotes #ElectionDay
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Thank you @leadlocally.bsky.social for all your support throughout the campaign! Couldn’t have won without your efforts.
Elizabeth Guzman is an immigrant and social worker who defeated a GOP incumbent. Guzman refused dirty fossil fuel money, while her opponent took thousands from Dominion Energy.
November 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Thank you @leadlocally.bsky.social for all your support throughout the campaign! Couldn’t have won without your efforts.
Elizabeth Guzmán just won her race for Virginia HD-22 by 10 points.
Despite running in a more conservative district, she stayed true to her values as a progressive and won—a total swing of nearly 15 points since 2023.
Despite running in a more conservative district, she stayed true to her values as a progressive and won—a total swing of nearly 15 points since 2023.
November 5, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Elizabeth Guzmán just won her race for Virginia HD-22 by 10 points.
Despite running in a more conservative district, she stayed true to her values as a progressive and won—a total swing of nearly 15 points since 2023.
Despite running in a more conservative district, she stayed true to her values as a progressive and won—a total swing of nearly 15 points since 2023.
16 miles, 346 doors today.
And she won by 10 points. A nearly 15 point shift from 2023.
Don’t let anyone tell you progressives can’t do it.
We will outwork you.
And she won by 10 points. A nearly 15 point shift from 2023.
Don’t let anyone tell you progressives can’t do it.
We will outwork you.
¡Sí, se pudo!
I’m so honored to return to the House of Delegates to keep fighting for working families, our schools, and women’s rights.
Gracias for believing in this movement — the work continues!
I’m so honored to return to the House of Delegates to keep fighting for working families, our schools, and women’s rights.
Gracias for believing in this movement — the work continues!
November 5, 2025 at 5:09 AM
16 miles, 346 doors today.
And she won by 10 points. A nearly 15 point shift from 2023.
Don’t let anyone tell you progressives can’t do it.
We will outwork you.
And she won by 10 points. A nearly 15 point shift from 2023.
Don’t let anyone tell you progressives can’t do it.
We will outwork you.
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¡Sí, se pudo!
I’m so honored to return to the House of Delegates to keep fighting for working families, our schools, and women’s rights.
Gracias for believing in this movement — the work continues!
I’m so honored to return to the House of Delegates to keep fighting for working families, our schools, and women’s rights.
Gracias for believing in this movement — the work continues!
November 5, 2025 at 3:51 AM
¡Sí, se pudo!
I’m so honored to return to the House of Delegates to keep fighting for working families, our schools, and women’s rights.
Gracias for believing in this movement — the work continues!
I’m so honored to return to the House of Delegates to keep fighting for working families, our schools, and women’s rights.
Gracias for believing in this movement — the work continues!
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Grateful to the Virginia Young Democrats Disability Caucus, @deshundra.bsky.social, and our volunteers for joining us to knock doors and lift up the voices of people with disabilities. With barely more than 48 hours to go until polls close, we’re working to build a Virginia that fights for everyone!
November 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Grateful to the Virginia Young Democrats Disability Caucus, @deshundra.bsky.social, and our volunteers for joining us to knock doors and lift up the voices of people with disabilities. With barely more than 48 hours to go until polls close, we’re working to build a Virginia that fights for everyone!
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Grateful to join @govwesmoore.bsky.social, @pkryan.bsky.social, and so many incredible leaders at the Veterans for Spanberger event in Manassas. I was honored to stand with those who give back to their communities every day. Our veterans represent the best of us, and we must always have their backs.
November 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Grateful to join @govwesmoore.bsky.social, @pkryan.bsky.social, and so many incredible leaders at the Veterans for Spanberger event in Manassas. I was honored to stand with those who give back to their communities every day. Our veterans represent the best of us, and we must always have their backs.
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Excited to kick off today’s canvass launch with NoVA Labor! Working people are the heart of our movement, and together we’re making sure every voter in HD-22 knows what’s at stake this election. Let’s keep working. 💪 #TeamGuzman
November 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Excited to kick off today’s canvass launch with NoVA Labor! Working people are the heart of our movement, and together we’re making sure every voter in HD-22 knows what’s at stake this election. Let’s keep working. 💪 #TeamGuzman