Meredith O'Brien
@meredithobrien.bsky.social
Boston area writer on news, politics, Red Sox & LiverpoolFC. Novel LOUIE ON THE ROCKS & Multiple Sclerosis anthology UNCOMFORTABLY NUMB 2 are on sale now. mereditheobrien.com
My latest essay in @huffpost.com tackles the real-life implications for those with chronic illnesses (like #MS) whose health care will be interrupted and/or ended because they can't afford insurance without ACA tax credits. #acacredits #chronicillness #demscave #multipleslcreosis
"To many Americans who were counting on Senate Democrats to fight for them, this was a betrayal."
The Decision To Cave On The Government Shutdown Has A Deeply Sinister Consequence
"To many Americans who were counting on Senate Democrats to fight for them, this was a betrayal."
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November 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
My latest essay in @huffpost.com tackles the real-life implications for those with chronic illnesses (like #MS) whose health care will be interrupted and/or ended because they can't afford insurance without ACA tax credits. #acacredits #chronicillness #demscave #multipleslcreosis
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Look at what this garish, classless, tasteless fool has done to the People’s House.
November 11, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Look at what this garish, classless, tasteless fool has done to the People’s House.
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Are you fucking kidding me?
Shaheen: "I think we can get a bipartisan bill out of the Senate that will address this [healthcare] issue. And if not, we know that the voters are going to know who's on their side and who's going to hold them accountable."
November 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Are you fucking kidding me?
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Healthcare costs for millions of Americans are doubling. Angus King has a net worth of $22 million.
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Healthcare costs for millions of Americans are doubling. Angus King has a net worth of $22 million.
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As I've always said, I will not support a government funding bill that continues to raise our costs, jeopardizes our health care, and hurts the people of my state.
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 AM
As I've always said, I will not support a government funding bill that continues to raise our costs, jeopardizes our health care, and hurts the people of my state.
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It should be that simple.
No health care, no deal.
November 10, 2025 at 1:35 AM
It should be that simple.
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remember that old episode of Twilight Zone where the couple are told that if they press this button they'll get $200k but a stranger will die?
well the senate democratic caucus is mashing that button over & over just to avoid the possibility that their holiday season flights might get delayed
well the senate democratic caucus is mashing that button over & over just to avoid the possibility that their holiday season flights might get delayed
Senate Democrats voting to dismantle the ACA to avoid any problems with their Thanksgiving travel is tragically on brand.
November 10, 2025 at 1:48 AM
remember that old episode of Twilight Zone where the couple are told that if they press this button they'll get $200k but a stranger will die?
well the senate democratic caucus is mashing that button over & over just to avoid the possibility that their holiday season flights might get delayed
well the senate democratic caucus is mashing that button over & over just to avoid the possibility that their holiday season flights might get delayed
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Hey Senate Dems, mike johnson said last week he WOULD NOT promise a vote on tax credits!!!
Do you know what a bill the passes the senate but doesn't pass the house is called?
It's called NOTHING!
The republicans wont even hang the January 6th plaque (which is already law) They played you.
Do you know what a bill the passes the senate but doesn't pass the house is called?
It's called NOTHING!
The republicans wont even hang the January 6th plaque (which is already law) They played you.
November 10, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Hey Senate Dems, mike johnson said last week he WOULD NOT promise a vote on tax credits!!!
Do you know what a bill the passes the senate but doesn't pass the house is called?
It's called NOTHING!
The republicans wont even hang the January 6th plaque (which is already law) They played you.
Do you know what a bill the passes the senate but doesn't pass the house is called?
It's called NOTHING!
The republicans wont even hang the January 6th plaque (which is already law) They played you.
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"PROMISE OF A VOTE ON HEALTHCARE"
November 9, 2025 at 11:46 PM
"PROMISE OF A VOTE ON HEALTHCARE"
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LMAO
HOO BOY
HOO BOY
Chris Murphy: "There will be pretty substantial damage to a Dem brand that has been rehabilitated if on the heels of an election in which the people told us to keep fighting, we immediately stop... if we surrender without having gotten anything, I worry it'll be hard to get them back up off the mat"
November 10, 2025 at 1:10 AM
LMAO
HOO BOY
HOO BOY
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Mark Kelly a NO, notable as he was allegedly one of the cavers
November 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Mark Kelly a NO, notable as he was allegedly one of the cavers
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getting two pinky swears from Republicans, including one that they will merely follow the law, is laughably thin gruel
My statement on the funding deal to reopen government, protect federal employees, and vote to protect health care:
November 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM
getting two pinky swears from Republicans, including one that they will merely follow the law, is laughably thin gruel
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This is not a deal, it’s a surrender to Trump. Senate Democrats should reject this plan that does nothing to prevent healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for millions of Americans. I’ll be a HELL NO in the House.
November 10, 2025 at 1:21 AM
This is not a deal, it’s a surrender to Trump. Senate Democrats should reject this plan that does nothing to prevent healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for millions of Americans. I’ll be a HELL NO in the House.
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This right here.
Chris Murphy: "There will be pretty substantial damage to a Dem brand that has been rehabilitated if on the heels of an election in which the people told us to keep fighting, we immediately stop... if we surrender without having gotten anything, I worry it'll be hard to get them back up off the mat"
November 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
This right here.
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"President Donald Trump hosted another lavish party at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Friday as the longest federal government shutdown in history continues and millions of Americans go without federal food benefits." www.huffpost.com/entry/as-mil...
As Millions Of Americans Lose SNAP Benefits, Trump Keeps The Party Going At Mar-A-Lago
Mar-a-Lago guests wearing tuxedos and gowns dined on filet, scallops and dessert. Meanwhile, 1 in 8 Americans are without critical federal food benefits.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:41 PM
"President Donald Trump hosted another lavish party at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Friday as the longest federal government shutdown in history continues and millions of Americans go without federal food benefits." www.huffpost.com/entry/as-mil...
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“.. Video that was posted Friday night also shows him seated at a banquet table next to one of his occasional golf buddies, Fox News anchor Bret Baier.”
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November 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
“.. Video that was posted Friday night also shows him seated at a banquet table next to one of his occasional golf buddies, Fox News anchor Bret Baier.”
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An “opera and truffles rager .. at the same time as his administration was asking the Supreme Court to stop it from being forced to pay food stamps to millions.” 🤡
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November 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
An “opera and truffles rager .. at the same time as his administration was asking the Supreme Court to stop it from being forced to pay food stamps to millions.” 🤡
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ICE is still being paid.
Congress is still being paid.
Private jets are still being bought.
The White House is still being renovated.
In the most prosperous country in the history of the world...
This.👇
Congress is still being paid.
Private jets are still being bought.
The White House is still being renovated.
In the most prosperous country in the history of the world...
This.👇
November 8, 2025 at 8:18 PM
ICE is still being paid.
Congress is still being paid.
Private jets are still being bought.
The White House is still being renovated.
In the most prosperous country in the history of the world...
This.👇
Congress is still being paid.
Private jets are still being bought.
The White House is still being renovated.
In the most prosperous country in the history of the world...
This.👇
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The Republicans are going all the way to the Supreme Court to starve hungry children but please tell me again how the shutdown is the fault of the Democrats.
November 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The Republicans are going all the way to the Supreme Court to starve hungry children but please tell me again how the shutdown is the fault of the Democrats.
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"CBP have been forced to later release many people they have taken in, finding out they are US citizens or have legal protection from deportation. Noem said recently no citizens had been arrested, but at least one citizen has sued the admin for arresting him twice..."
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Infighting at DHS Is Complicating Trump’s Deportation Push
White House pressure to speed up the pace of deportations has led to internal discord in the Department of Homeland Security over tactics, people familiar with the matter said.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:41 PM
"CBP have been forced to later release many people they have taken in, finding out they are US citizens or have legal protection from deportation. Noem said recently no citizens had been arrested, but at least one citizen has sued the admin for arresting him twice..."
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Senate Dems, do not cave. Ensuring healthcare premiums don’t surge is an 80-20 issue. They want to gut the ACA because their disdain for Obama far outweighs their concern for anyone’s health.
November 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Senate Dems, do not cave. Ensuring healthcare premiums don’t surge is an 80-20 issue. They want to gut the ACA because their disdain for Obama far outweighs their concern for anyone’s health.
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“…to defend and advance President Trump’s agenda” of starving millions of Americans.
Got it.
Got it.
November 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
“…to defend and advance President Trump’s agenda” of starving millions of Americans.
Got it.
Got it.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Trump’s Court is letting millions of Americans starve.
Just to appease a wannabe king.
Democrats will keep fighting back.
Just to appease a wannabe king.
Democrats will keep fighting back.
This just into the newsroom
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court issues emergency order temporarily blocking full SNAP food aid payments.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court issues emergency order temporarily blocking full SNAP food aid payments.
November 8, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Trump’s Court is letting millions of Americans starve.
Just to appease a wannabe king.
Democrats will keep fighting back.
Just to appease a wannabe king.
Democrats will keep fighting back.