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Jonathan Slater

@jonathanslater.bsky.social

June 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM

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Ben Silverstein ❌👑

@bensilverstein.bsky.social

Adding ❌👑 to your display name isn't a performative social media act -- it's a commitment to show up, if you're physically able, to protest fascism on June 14.

Find your local #NoKings protest here: www.nokings.org

No Kings

On June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. ...

www.nokings.org

June 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM

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Indivisible ❌👑

@indivisible.org

(below an image of Pedro Pascal) “I can't think of anything more vile and small and pathetic than terrorizing the smallest, most vulnerable community of people who want nothing from you, except the right to exist.” - Pedro Pascal

June 2, 2025 at 12:59 AM

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Rachel Maddow

@maddow.bsky.social

"California Republican Reps. David Valadao and Young Kim's districts are among the highest Medicaid enrollment rates in the state. In an April 14 letter, both said they were against the bill if it included Medicaid cuts — but then they voted for the bill anyway..."

www.sfgate.com/politics/art...

9 Calif. Republicans in hot seat after consequential health care vote

California's nine House Republicans voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes cuts to key programs such as Medicaid.

www.sfgate.com

June 1, 2025 at 11:54 AM

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Indivisible ❌👑

@indivisible.org

Republicans keep lying about Trump’s Tax Scam because they know gutting Medicaid and SNAP to give billionaires even more tax cuts is extremely unpopular. We can’t make GOP senators admit the truth, but we can hold them accountable for screwing over their constituents: indivisible.org/resource/cal...

Democrats on Bluesky: “The truth” (A graph showing “Republican Budget Bill Transfers Wealth from Poor to Rich” with “$1.1T in Tax Cuts for People Making Over $500k” on one side, and “$700B Medicaid Cuts” and “$300B SNAP Cuts” on the other side)

June 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM

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Indivisible ❌👑

@indivisible.org

Death Spiral: Republicans' Medicaid cuts threaten the health care of all Americans-even people on private insurance.

1) Medicaid cuts cause millions to lose health care

2) People without coverage can't pay for the care they need

3) Rural hospitals lose significant revenue

4) Health care workers are laid off, rural hospitals close

5) Entire communities lose health care services

June 3, 2025 at 1:44 AM

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Rick Wilson

@therickwilson.bsky.social

The ad is airing on Capitol Hill, targeting Senators.

The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · Jan 30

A message to the US Senate: America is watching. Patel, Gabbard, and RFK are more than just unfit. They are a danger to our country, and to our people's safety. Use your vote to protect the people you represent. History will remember your choice.