Laura Millard Ross
@mrslauraross.bsky.social
According to my kid I’m quite the yapper. Looking forward to yapping here now. Also comms @michleague.bsky.social … I have my own opinions, etc. etc.
Fired up to be at the @michleague.bsky.social #advocacybootcamp today with the Allegan County Community Foundation.
November 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Fired up to be at the @michleague.bsky.social #advocacybootcamp today with the Allegan County Community Foundation.
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A great quote from Laila Bell from The Skillman Foundation on bipartisanship.
"Bipartisanship is a behavior. If we want out policymakers to behave in a bipartisan way, we need to use our voice and remind them of our values. And if people refuse, maybe we need new people in office."
"Bipartisanship is a behavior. If we want out policymakers to behave in a bipartisan way, we need to use our voice and remind them of our values. And if people refuse, maybe we need new people in office."
September 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
A great quote from Laila Bell from The Skillman Foundation on bipartisanship.
"Bipartisanship is a behavior. If we want out policymakers to behave in a bipartisan way, we need to use our voice and remind them of our values. And if people refuse, maybe we need new people in office."
"Bipartisanship is a behavior. If we want out policymakers to behave in a bipartisan way, we need to use our voice and remind them of our values. And if people refuse, maybe we need new people in office."
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The rich get richer, the poor get poorer. It's really that simple.
There is nothing beautiful about the #BBB
Read the lastest from @budgetlab.bsky.social
budgetlab.yale.edu/research/dis...
There is nothing beautiful about the #BBB
Read the lastest from @budgetlab.bsky.social
budgetlab.yale.edu/research/dis...
Distributional Effects of Selected Provisions of the House and Senate Reconciliation Bills
budgetlab.yale.edu
July 1, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The rich get richer, the poor get poorer. It's really that simple.
There is nothing beautiful about the #BBB
Read the lastest from @budgetlab.bsky.social
budgetlab.yale.edu/research/dis...
There is nothing beautiful about the #BBB
Read the lastest from @budgetlab.bsky.social
budgetlab.yale.edu/research/dis...
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The Senate passed a terrible budget bill earlier today and we must urge the House to reject it.
🔥Take Action Now 🔥
1) Call 202-224-3121 and connect to your US Rep.
2) Don't want to dial, click this link: bit.ly/4lcFXMi
3)Learn more about the bill: bit.ly/44cdAI6
#protectmicare #SaveSNACP
🔥Take Action Now 🔥
1) Call 202-224-3121 and connect to your US Rep.
2) Don't want to dial, click this link: bit.ly/4lcFXMi
3)Learn more about the bill: bit.ly/44cdAI6
#protectmicare #SaveSNACP
The Stakes are High: Protect Medicaid and SNAP for Michiganders
bit.ly
July 1, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The Senate passed a terrible budget bill earlier today and we must urge the House to reject it.
🔥Take Action Now 🔥
1) Call 202-224-3121 and connect to your US Rep.
2) Don't want to dial, click this link: bit.ly/4lcFXMi
3)Learn more about the bill: bit.ly/44cdAI6
#protectmicare #SaveSNACP
🔥Take Action Now 🔥
1) Call 202-224-3121 and connect to your US Rep.
2) Don't want to dial, click this link: bit.ly/4lcFXMi
3)Learn more about the bill: bit.ly/44cdAI6
#protectmicare #SaveSNACP
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The killer is consistently described in the press as “a devout Christian who opposed abortion” as if that’s an essential trait of devout Christians.
Many, if not most, “devout” Christians support abortion access.
Melissa Hortman was a Catholic who taught Sunday school.
Many, if not most, “devout” Christians support abortion access.
Melissa Hortman was a Catholic who taught Sunday school.
June 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The killer is consistently described in the press as “a devout Christian who opposed abortion” as if that’s an essential trait of devout Christians.
Many, if not most, “devout” Christians support abortion access.
Melissa Hortman was a Catholic who taught Sunday school.
Many, if not most, “devout” Christians support abortion access.
Melissa Hortman was a Catholic who taught Sunday school.
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Undocumented immigrants paid an effective federal income tax rate of 5.27% in 2022.
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
June 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Undocumented immigrants paid an effective federal income tax rate of 5.27% in 2022.
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
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NYT found the “big beautiful bill” would be the largest transfer from the poor to the rich in a single law since at least 1990.
In fact, it would be the largest transfer *ever.*
Reagan’s low-income cuts were MUCH smaller - and his tax cuts were done separately. And before him, nothing comes close.
In fact, it would be the largest transfer *ever.*
Reagan’s low-income cuts were MUCH smaller - and his tax cuts were done separately. And before him, nothing comes close.
June 13, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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The craziest thing about this fight between Trump and Elon Musk is that Republicans are trying to take away health care from 16 million people to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
June 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The craziest thing about this fight between Trump and Elon Musk is that Republicans are trying to take away health care from 16 million people to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
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We're at the Michigan Senate Health Policy Committee hearing, where League President & CEO Monique Stanton will be sharing testimony in opposition to the proposed Medicaid cuts. Watch here:
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June 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
We're at the Michigan Senate Health Policy Committee hearing, where League President & CEO Monique Stanton will be sharing testimony in opposition to the proposed Medicaid cuts. Watch here:
cloud.castus.tv/vod/misenate...
cloud.castus.tv/vod/misenate...
It’s a sea of blue #protectmicare shirts here in Lansing as @michleague.bsky.social and others gather to talk to #mileg about the importance of protecting #Medicaid for Michiganders!
June 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
It’s a sea of blue #protectmicare shirts here in Lansing as @michleague.bsky.social and others gather to talk to #mileg about the importance of protecting #Medicaid for Michiganders!
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Lansing, MI — We need parents, caregivers, students, and community members like you to make the case that our students are worth the investment. #MiEducation
When: Tuesday, April 9th at 9:00 AM
actionnetwork.org/events/april...
When: Tuesday, April 9th at 9:00 AM
actionnetwork.org/events/april...
March 31, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Lansing, MI — We need parents, caregivers, students, and community members like you to make the case that our students are worth the investment. #MiEducation
When: Tuesday, April 9th at 9:00 AM
actionnetwork.org/events/april...
When: Tuesday, April 9th at 9:00 AM
actionnetwork.org/events/april...
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Ashleigh Gardere, President of PolicyLink, shares the cold truth about her "wins" combating poverty: "Good data and policy doesn't change our hearts".
#mlppforum
Up next: Audience questions for Ashleigh
#mlppforum
Up next: Audience questions for Ashleigh
March 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Ashleigh Gardere, President of PolicyLink, shares the cold truth about her "wins" combating poverty: "Good data and policy doesn't change our hearts".
#mlppforum
Up next: Audience questions for Ashleigh
#mlppforum
Up next: Audience questions for Ashleigh
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Three things for this moment:
1) We need Defenders to fight for existing good.
2) We need Dreamers/Builders to imagine and create something better- don't settle for what we've got.
3) Organize/activate people to raise voices for new values, political philosophy and governing standards.
1) We need Defenders to fight for existing good.
2) We need Dreamers/Builders to imagine and create something better- don't settle for what we've got.
3) Organize/activate people to raise voices for new values, political philosophy and governing standards.
March 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Three things for this moment:
1) We need Defenders to fight for existing good.
2) We need Dreamers/Builders to imagine and create something better- don't settle for what we've got.
3) Organize/activate people to raise voices for new values, political philosophy and governing standards.
1) We need Defenders to fight for existing good.
2) We need Dreamers/Builders to imagine and create something better- don't settle for what we've got.
3) Organize/activate people to raise voices for new values, political philosophy and governing standards.
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Great turnout today for @michleague.bsky.social 2025 Public Policy Forum! It's a space for important conversations to create a bold path toward economic justice in Michigan.
We're connecting with hundreds of people who care about building a stronger state for everyone! #mlppforum
We're connecting with hundreds of people who care about building a stronger state for everyone! #mlppforum
March 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Great turnout today for @michleague.bsky.social 2025 Public Policy Forum! It's a space for important conversations to create a bold path toward economic justice in Michigan.
We're connecting with hundreds of people who care about building a stronger state for everyone! #mlppforum
We're connecting with hundreds of people who care about building a stronger state for everyone! #mlppforum
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
March 6, 2025 at 5:45 AM
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
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the rise of the right in europe, charted via @economist.com
now the most popular family of political parties for the first time in modern history
now the most popular family of political parties for the first time in modern history
March 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
the rise of the right in europe, charted via @economist.com
now the most popular family of political parties for the first time in modern history
now the most popular family of political parties for the first time in modern history
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Poor future schoolkids.
Poor future students.
Poor future historians.
Imagine being a future person having to learn about and try and understand our present.
Make things a little easier for them, start keeping a diary.
A proper one, on paper.
Start soon.
Poor future students.
Poor future historians.
Imagine being a future person having to learn about and try and understand our present.
Make things a little easier for them, start keeping a diary.
A proper one, on paper.
Start soon.
March 5, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Poor future schoolkids.
Poor future students.
Poor future historians.
Imagine being a future person having to learn about and try and understand our present.
Make things a little easier for them, start keeping a diary.
A proper one, on paper.
Start soon.
Poor future students.
Poor future historians.
Imagine being a future person having to learn about and try and understand our present.
Make things a little easier for them, start keeping a diary.
A proper one, on paper.
Start soon.
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Lansing — President Donald Trump said during an address to Congress late Tuesday that federal lawmakers should "get rid of" an incentive program that Michigan officials hoped would help bring a massive semiconductor project, along with thousands of jobs, to Genesee… #Trump #Michigan #CHIPSAct
Trump wants to ax law Michigan leaders hoped would generate thousands of jobs near Flint
Lansing — President Donald Trump said during an address to Congress late Tuesday that federal lawmakers should "get rid of" an incentive program that Michigan officials hoped would help bring a massive semiconductor project, along with thousands of jobs,…
detne.ws
March 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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When the Trump administration abruptly terminated ten thousand foreign assistance contracts and grants last week, it ended funding for programs around the world – including those that had been granted waivers by the State Department to continue their lifesaving work.
Trump administration terminated funding for aid programs it said were lifesaving | CNN Politics
When the Trump administration abruptly terminated ten thousand foreign assistance contracts and grants last week, it ended funding for programs around the world – including those that had been granted...
www.cnn.com
March 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
When the Trump administration abruptly terminated ten thousand foreign assistance contracts and grants last week, it ended funding for programs around the world – including those that had been granted waivers by the State Department to continue their lifesaving work.
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DOGE has announced a total of 45 Social Security field office closures--so far.
SSA has 1,200 field offices where people can receive in-person help getting benefits, updating records, enrolling in Medicare & more.
They served 30M applicants & beneficiaries in 2023 — nearly 120K *per day*.
SSA has 1,200 field offices where people can receive in-person help getting benefits, updating records, enrolling in Medicare & more.
They served 30M applicants & beneficiaries in 2023 — nearly 120K *per day*.
February 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
DOGE has announced a total of 45 Social Security field office closures--so far.
SSA has 1,200 field offices where people can receive in-person help getting benefits, updating records, enrolling in Medicare & more.
They served 30M applicants & beneficiaries in 2023 — nearly 120K *per day*.
SSA has 1,200 field offices where people can receive in-person help getting benefits, updating records, enrolling in Medicare & more.
They served 30M applicants & beneficiaries in 2023 — nearly 120K *per day*.
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Got a minute? 📫 Email your member of congress demanding they protect medicaid for millions of Michiganders.
Link to action: secure.everyaction.com/W1bdBc_nAka7...
#mileg #handsoffmedicaid #protectmedicaid
Link to action: secure.everyaction.com/W1bdBc_nAka7...
#mileg #handsoffmedicaid #protectmedicaid
February 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Got a minute? 📫 Email your member of congress demanding they protect medicaid for millions of Michiganders.
Link to action: secure.everyaction.com/W1bdBc_nAka7...
#mileg #handsoffmedicaid #protectmedicaid
Link to action: secure.everyaction.com/W1bdBc_nAka7...
#mileg #handsoffmedicaid #protectmedicaid
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🚨 TAKE ACTION NOW: The Executive Branch is expected to terminate half of all employees at HUD.
Urge your Members of Congress to protect HUD programs and staff: bit.ly/4i2bxKF
Urge your Members of Congress to protect HUD programs and staff: bit.ly/4i2bxKF
February 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🚨 TAKE ACTION NOW: The Executive Branch is expected to terminate half of all employees at HUD.
Urge your Members of Congress to protect HUD programs and staff: bit.ly/4i2bxKF
Urge your Members of Congress to protect HUD programs and staff: bit.ly/4i2bxKF
Reposted by Laura Millard Ross
Reposted by Laura Millard Ross
California’s right-to-know law, which requires companies to warn people about harmful chemicals in their products, has swayed many companies to stop using those chemicals altogether, a new study found.
California’s Scary Product Warning Labels Might Be Working, Study Says
Products must state if they contain chemicals tied to cancer or other risks. As a result, manufacturers have pulled back from using the chemicals, researchers found.
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM
California’s right-to-know law, which requires companies to warn people about harmful chemicals in their products, has swayed many companies to stop using those chemicals altogether, a new study found.