mataliandy
@mataliandy.com
Earthy crunchy mom from Vermont. I do other things, too. A bit snarky, super pissed about the election.
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💯. It wasn't about just the ACA subsides—it was about those and … everything else.
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
💯. It wasn't about just the ACA subsides—it was about those and … everything else.
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NEW: I tried to explain why there are so many victims of spyware, despite the fact that its makers have been telling us for years that the tech is only intended to be used in limited cases.
There are several reasons, including how the spyware systems are designed, and how powerful they are.
There are several reasons, including how the spyware systems are designed, and how powerful they are.
Why a lot of people are getting hacked with government spyware | TechCrunch
Government surveillance vendors want us to believe their spyware products are only used in limited and targeted operations against terrorists and serious criminals. That claim is increasingly difficul...
techcrunch.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
NEW: I tried to explain why there are so many victims of spyware, despite the fact that its makers have been telling us for years that the tech is only intended to be used in limited cases.
There are several reasons, including how the spyware systems are designed, and how powerful they are.
There are several reasons, including how the spyware systems are designed, and how powerful they are.
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Please don’t think this beltway game of having retiring Dem senators vote yes while everyone else votes no is going to shield leadership from the end result. We see what is happening and can’t be fooled by those games.
November 10, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Please don’t think this beltway game of having retiring Dem senators vote yes while everyone else votes no is going to shield leadership from the end result. We see what is happening and can’t be fooled by those games.
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i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.
If the Dems blink after all of this, for a deal that all but ensures no ACA subsidies in 2026 anyway, then what was the purpose of letting the shutdown go for 40 days in the first place?
November 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.
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Truly amazing that any time the democrats have to bite the bullet and do something that ruins countless lives, there's always *just* enough votes to get it done, but if there is a vote on something that would actually improve people's lives, they are always one vote short. Crazy how that happens.
November 10, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Truly amazing that any time the democrats have to bite the bullet and do something that ruins countless lives, there's always *just* enough votes to get it done, but if there is a vote on something that would actually improve people's lives, they are always one vote short. Crazy how that happens.
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the minute flights got canceled, Dems folded like a house of cards, leaving me to wonder why the fuck this post made some of you so angry
not enough chatter about how frequently members fly and how attacking airport capacity directly affects them in a way that cutting SNAP does not
November 10, 2025 at 3:41 AM
the minute flights got canceled, Dems folded like a house of cards, leaving me to wonder why the fuck this post made some of you so angry
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Newsom Slams ‘Pathetic’ Shutdown Deal as ‘Surrender’
Gavin Newsom and other prominent Democrats are blasting the Senate’s tentative deal to end the government shutdown.
www.thedailybeast.com/gavin-newsom...
Gavin Newsom and other prominent Democrats are blasting the Senate’s tentative deal to end the government shutdown.
www.thedailybeast.com/gavin-newsom...
Newsom Slams ‘Pathetic’ Shutdown Deal as ‘Surrender’
Gavin Newsom and other prominent Democrats are blasting the Senate’s tentative deal to end the government shutdown.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Newsom Slams ‘Pathetic’ Shutdown Deal as ‘Surrender’
Gavin Newsom and other prominent Democrats are blasting the Senate’s tentative deal to end the government shutdown.
www.thedailybeast.com/gavin-newsom...
Gavin Newsom and other prominent Democrats are blasting the Senate’s tentative deal to end the government shutdown.
www.thedailybeast.com/gavin-newsom...
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Republicans will starve poor children and let planes fall out of the air before they let Democrats stop them from ending health insurance for millions of people.
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Republicans will starve poor children and let planes fall out of the air before they let Democrats stop them from ending health insurance for millions of people.
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This is so insane. #MedicareForAllNOW
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 AM
This is so insane. #MedicareForAllNOW
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This.
It’s so much more than premiums that the democrats just caved on 💔
these services. But Medicaid DOES. And so does the ACA. ACA gave states increased funding in order to expand their HCBS services (I’ll do a thread on HCBS to highlight these services) including LTSS.
While ACA payers aren’t directly responsible for these costs, without the ACA, HCBS programs would
While ACA payers aren’t directly responsible for these costs, without the ACA, HCBS programs would
November 10, 2025 at 4:08 AM
This.
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Dem leaders like Schumer and Jeffries are playing by rules that don't exist anymore. They're predicated on the assumption that everyone has the same moral aptitude to do what is right for the majority, even if they disagree and are in the minority. And that.. just doesn't happen anymore.
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Dem leaders like Schumer and Jeffries are playing by rules that don't exist anymore. They're predicated on the assumption that everyone has the same moral aptitude to do what is right for the majority, even if they disagree and are in the minority. And that.. just doesn't happen anymore.
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You failed to rise to the moment. You gained nothing for those in need but a pinky promise from habitual liars who have shown time and again they won’t honor it. You capitulated and gave a path for others to do so.
November 10, 2025 at 4:26 AM
You failed to rise to the moment. You gained nothing for those in need but a pinky promise from habitual liars who have shown time and again they won’t honor it. You capitulated and gave a path for others to do so.
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Remember when some of us said the Democratic leadership would take all the wrong lessons from the blue tsunami and squander all the goodwill?
Here you go.
Here you go.
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Remember when some of us said the Democratic leadership would take all the wrong lessons from the blue tsunami and squander all the goodwill?
Here you go.
Here you go.
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I don’t care if Schumer voted no. If he’s unable to wrangle the caucus, he’s not an effective leader. I’ll continue to push for the caucus to elect a new one.
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 AM
I don’t care if Schumer voted no. If he’s unable to wrangle the caucus, he’s not an effective leader. I’ll continue to push for the caucus to elect a new one.
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
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NEW: EXCLUSIVE: I spoke to sources at FBI and DOJ that reviewed the Epstein files. It’s worse than the photos. I’ll let you know what they said today at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @meidastouch.com. Link to show: www.youtube.com/live/hEi77Ib...
November 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
NEW: EXCLUSIVE: I spoke to sources at FBI and DOJ that reviewed the Epstein files. It’s worse than the photos. I’ll let you know what they said today at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @meidastouch.com. Link to show: www.youtube.com/live/hEi77Ib...
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I remember 40-year loans that helped crash the housing market in 2008. Regulators killed them for good reason, defaults and sky-high interest. Trump’s 50-year plan is basically, lower payments now, pay double forever.
Genius.
Banks must be thrilled. 🙄
Genius.
Banks must be thrilled. 🙄
November 9, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I remember 40-year loans that helped crash the housing market in 2008. Regulators killed them for good reason, defaults and sky-high interest. Trump’s 50-year plan is basically, lower payments now, pay double forever.
Genius.
Banks must be thrilled. 🙄
Genius.
Banks must be thrilled. 🙄
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This is because Intuit, Inc. gave Donald Trump $1,000,000 for his "inauguration." Intuit owns Turbo Tax, which makes money off charging taxpayers to file their returns.
The corruption is rampant and in plain sight.
The corruption is rampant and in plain sight.
November 9, 2025 at 1:47 AM
This is because Intuit, Inc. gave Donald Trump $1,000,000 for his "inauguration." Intuit owns Turbo Tax, which makes money off charging taxpayers to file their returns.
The corruption is rampant and in plain sight.
The corruption is rampant and in plain sight.
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Why is it always either a "guy in a black jeep" or "3 mexican males in a white van"? It's almost as if these are made up reports based on stereotypes.
Chicago police respond to report of shots fired at federal agents amid immigration operations
Chicago Police say they responded to a call of gunshots fired at federal agents during immigration enforcement operations.
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Why is it always either a "guy in a black jeep" or "3 mexican males in a white van"? It's almost as if these are made up reports based on stereotypes.
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🚨🚨 INFANT FORMULA RECALL 🚨🚨
Please share widely
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Please share widely
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ALERT: Baby Formula
13 cases of infant botulism reported from Aug through Nov 2025 coming in 10 states thus far. Please see web content for specifics on lot numbers and more.
Special shoutout to our friends and colleagues at CDC and FDA who got this out quickly all while not being paid.
13 cases of infant botulism reported from Aug through Nov 2025 coming in 10 states thus far. Please see web content for specifics on lot numbers and more.
Special shoutout to our friends and colleagues at CDC and FDA who got this out quickly all while not being paid.
Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Infant Formula, November 2025
Details on an outbreak of infant botulism linked to infant formula, November 2025.
www.cdc.gov
November 9, 2025 at 3:25 AM
🚨🚨 INFANT FORMULA RECALL 🚨🚨
Please share widely
👇
Please share widely
👇
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Nice overview from @jjmcdona.bsky.social regarding that CDC meeting on COVID-19 vaccines:
CDC Vaccine Panel Presentation Distorts Research on Safety of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
www.factcheck.org/20...
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CDC Vaccine Panel Presentation Distorts Research on Safety of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
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CDC Vaccine Panel Presentation Distorts Research on Safety of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines - FactCheck.org
A presentation by scientists on a work group for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel highlighted various alleged “safety uncertainties” of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, including those about cancer and changes to the immune system. Scientists, however, told us that many of the cited studies are either misconstrued or of poor quality.
www.factcheck.org
November 7, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Nice overview from @jjmcdona.bsky.social regarding that CDC meeting on COVID-19 vaccines:
CDC Vaccine Panel Presentation Distorts Research on Safety of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
www.factcheck.org/20...
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CDC Vaccine Panel Presentation Distorts Research on Safety of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
www.factcheck.org/20...
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🔥 @agiftfromtodd.bsky.social : "Y’all get it now?? Do you understand what’s possible? I don't wanna hear no more 'my vote doesn't matter. Nothing ever changes.' Look what happens when you participate. We win everything. There are more of us… for the rest of your damn life, you gotta vote.”
November 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
🔥 @agiftfromtodd.bsky.social : "Y’all get it now?? Do you understand what’s possible? I don't wanna hear no more 'my vote doesn't matter. Nothing ever changes.' Look what happens when you participate. We win everything. There are more of us… for the rest of your damn life, you gotta vote.”
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Cutting flights because of the govt shutdown is a stunt, plain and simple
November 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Cutting flights because of the govt shutdown is a stunt, plain and simple