Rethink the Deal
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Rethink the Deal is raising a question too many leaders are afraid to ask: Why are hard-working, high-performing states shelling out billions to a federal system that gives them less in return—and often works against them?
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Is Congress backing off on deeper cuts for #nationalparks in 2026? It’s too early to tell, so grassroots campaigns are keeping the pressure on.
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National Parks May Be Spared Deeper Cuts In 2026 Amid Grassroot Protests
A House appropriations committee held the National Park Service budget flat for 2026 amid a groundswell of public support for what Wallace Stegner called “America’s best idea.”
www.forbes.com
@srkelleher.bsky.social today:
“Today’s subcommittee markup is a positive step, but there’s still a long road ahead,” a spokesperson for Rethink the Deal told @forbes.com.
We must keep the pressure on elected officials to protect our national parks.
Take action: rethinkthedeal.com/stories/
“Today’s subcommittee markup is a positive step, but there’s still a long road ahead,” a spokesperson for Rethink the Deal told @forbes.com.
We must keep the pressure on elected officials to protect our national parks.
Take action: rethinkthedeal.com/stories/
Americans need lower prices.
Wages haven’t kept pace with inflation. Economists worry about a recession, but families are worried about making it through the month.
We're not asking for pre-pandemic prices, we just want prices we can afford, @moreperfectunion.bsky.social.
Wages haven’t kept pace with inflation. Economists worry about a recession, but families are worried about making it through the month.
We're not asking for pre-pandemic prices, we just want prices we can afford, @moreperfectunion.bsky.social.
December 2, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Americans need lower prices.
Wages haven’t kept pace with inflation. Economists worry about a recession, but families are worried about making it through the month.
We're not asking for pre-pandemic prices, we just want prices we can afford, @moreperfectunion.bsky.social.
Wages haven’t kept pace with inflation. Economists worry about a recession, but families are worried about making it through the month.
We're not asking for pre-pandemic prices, we just want prices we can afford, @moreperfectunion.bsky.social.
“Just get a job.”
Except 74% of working-age SNAP recipients in Massachusetts already have one, yet still rely on SNAP to eat.
And for every dollar MA sends to Washington, it gets only 70 cents back.
Make it make sense, @mcsquared.bsky.social.
Except 74% of working-age SNAP recipients in Massachusetts already have one, yet still rely on SNAP to eat.
And for every dollar MA sends to Washington, it gets only 70 cents back.
Make it make sense, @mcsquared.bsky.social.
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
“Just get a job.”
Except 74% of working-age SNAP recipients in Massachusetts already have one, yet still rely on SNAP to eat.
And for every dollar MA sends to Washington, it gets only 70 cents back.
Make it make sense, @mcsquared.bsky.social.
Except 74% of working-age SNAP recipients in Massachusetts already have one, yet still rely on SNAP to eat.
And for every dollar MA sends to Washington, it gets only 70 cents back.
Make it make sense, @mcsquared.bsky.social.
While Trump threatens to strip over $3 billion in funding to fight homelessness, NY only gets 76¢ back for every $1 it sends to the federal government.
New Yorkers are already being shortchanged & now 170,000 people are at risk.
Does this sound like a fair deal, @newyorkstateag.bsky.social?
New Yorkers are already being shortchanged & now 170,000 people are at risk.
Does this sound like a fair deal, @newyorkstateag.bsky.social?
November 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
While Trump threatens to strip over $3 billion in funding to fight homelessness, NY only gets 76¢ back for every $1 it sends to the federal government.
New Yorkers are already being shortchanged & now 170,000 people are at risk.
Does this sound like a fair deal, @newyorkstateag.bsky.social?
New Yorkers are already being shortchanged & now 170,000 people are at risk.
Does this sound like a fair deal, @newyorkstateag.bsky.social?
Withholding $4B in winter heating aid is blatant neglect, @massgovernor.bsky.social.
Many of the affected states send more to the federal gov't than they get back.
If the @whitehouse-47.bsky.social won’t hold up its end of the bargain, is it time for states like Mass to rethink their approach?
Many of the affected states send more to the federal gov't than they get back.
If the @whitehouse-47.bsky.social won’t hold up its end of the bargain, is it time for states like Mass to rethink their approach?
The shutdown is over, but the Trump Administration is delaying heating assistance another week — in late November.
Families need heat now. The President should release the funds immediately.
Families need heat now. The President should release the funds immediately.
November 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Withholding $4B in winter heating aid is blatant neglect, @massgovernor.bsky.social.
Many of the affected states send more to the federal gov't than they get back.
If the @whitehouse-47.bsky.social won’t hold up its end of the bargain, is it time for states like Mass to rethink their approach?
Many of the affected states send more to the federal gov't than they get back.
If the @whitehouse-47.bsky.social won’t hold up its end of the bargain, is it time for states like Mass to rethink their approach?
With the GOP and the @whitehouse-47.bsky.social dereliction of duty, @governor.pa.gov is stepping up to ensure Pennsylvanians can travel safely.
BREAKING: I’ve authorized nearly $220 million to be made available to SEPTA – so they can make necessary safety repairs to over 200 Silverliner IV rail cars, upgrade trolley infrastructure, keep riders safe, and continue to deliver reliable, on-time service.
November 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
With the GOP and the @whitehouse-47.bsky.social dereliction of duty, @governor.pa.gov is stepping up to ensure Pennsylvanians can travel safely.
Gov-elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social is suggesting NJ may need to withhold federal tax dollars in response to the Trump admin’s politicization of aid.
Newsom floated this months ago via @danieljhan.bsky.social.
People are starting to ask whether Washington is keeping its end of the bargain.
Newsom floated this months ago via @danieljhan.bsky.social.
People are starting to ask whether Washington is keeping its end of the bargain.
New Jersey may stop paying federal taxes under new governor
Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill said on a podcast with Jon Stewart it's a "great idea."
www.politico.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Gov-elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social is suggesting NJ may need to withhold federal tax dollars in response to the Trump admin’s politicization of aid.
Newsom floated this months ago via @danieljhan.bsky.social.
People are starting to ask whether Washington is keeping its end of the bargain.
Newsom floated this months ago via @danieljhan.bsky.social.
People are starting to ask whether Washington is keeping its end of the bargain.
Lower costs?
We're right with you, @kim.senate.gov, as a recent @fortune.com article underlines the exact opposite.
NJ residents are already paying more to the federal government than they get back: 61¢ back for every $1 paid.
This isn't fair.
We're right with you, @kim.senate.gov, as a recent @fortune.com article underlines the exact opposite.
NJ residents are already paying more to the federal government than they get back: 61¢ back for every $1 paid.
This isn't fair.
November 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Lower costs?
We're right with you, @kim.senate.gov, as a recent @fortune.com article underlines the exact opposite.
NJ residents are already paying more to the federal government than they get back: 61¢ back for every $1 paid.
This isn't fair.
We're right with you, @kim.senate.gov, as a recent @fortune.com article underlines the exact opposite.
NJ residents are already paying more to the federal government than they get back: 61¢ back for every $1 paid.
This isn't fair.
Trump follows up this post by calling for these Democratic lawmakers to be put to death
November 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It's dystopian & communities are only suffering from these raids, @joncooper-us.bsky.social.
"In the 3 most populous states in the country, Latino immigrants make up a significantly larger % of the labor force. In CA and FL, they make up 16% of the labor force and 14% in TX." - @latimes.com
"In the 3 most populous states in the country, Latino immigrants make up a significantly larger % of the labor force. In CA and FL, they make up 16% of the labor force and 14% in TX." - @latimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
It's dystopian & communities are only suffering from these raids, @joncooper-us.bsky.social.
"In the 3 most populous states in the country, Latino immigrants make up a significantly larger % of the labor force. In CA and FL, they make up 16% of the labor force and 14% in TX." - @latimes.com
"In the 3 most populous states in the country, Latino immigrants make up a significantly larger % of the labor force. In CA and FL, they make up 16% of the labor force and 14% in TX." - @latimes.com
For the over 200,000 Coloradans who rely on ACA tax credits to access healthcare, the longer Congress waits to extend them, the more uncertainty people face over their healthcare future.
How are you working to extend these credits, @bennet.senate.gov?
(Map via @kffhealthnews.org)
How are you working to extend these credits, @bennet.senate.gov?
(Map via @kffhealthnews.org)
Coloradans are facing up to 400% or more in increased monthly premiums if we don’t act now and extend ACA tax credits.
This will extend a critical lifeline to families, but it won’t be enough.
We must fix our broken health care system and ensure every family has access to affordable care.
This will extend a critical lifeline to families, but it won’t be enough.
We must fix our broken health care system and ensure every family has access to affordable care.
November 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
For the over 200,000 Coloradans who rely on ACA tax credits to access healthcare, the longer Congress waits to extend them, the more uncertainty people face over their healthcare future.
How are you working to extend these credits, @bennet.senate.gov?
(Map via @kffhealthnews.org)
How are you working to extend these credits, @bennet.senate.gov?
(Map via @kffhealthnews.org)
Yep, @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social.
While the Trump administration is leaving New Yorkers and Americans behind, New Yorkers continue to foot the bill.
For every dollar paid to the federal government, New York receives only 76¢ back.
Now that doesn't seem very fair.
While the Trump administration is leaving New Yorkers and Americans behind, New Yorkers continue to foot the bill.
For every dollar paid to the federal government, New York receives only 76¢ back.
Now that doesn't seem very fair.
November 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Yep, @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social.
While the Trump administration is leaving New Yorkers and Americans behind, New Yorkers continue to foot the bill.
For every dollar paid to the federal government, New York receives only 76¢ back.
Now that doesn't seem very fair.
While the Trump administration is leaving New Yorkers and Americans behind, New Yorkers continue to foot the bill.
For every dollar paid to the federal government, New York receives only 76¢ back.
Now that doesn't seem very fair.
While Trump and @whitehouse-47.bsky.social may see ACA tax credits as a waste, millions of New Yorkers need this support.
Check out the @kff.org map, which illustrates just how important these credits are for Americans across the country,
@governor.ny.gov.
Check out the @kff.org map, which illustrates just how important these credits are for Americans across the country,
@governor.ny.gov.
November 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
While Trump and @whitehouse-47.bsky.social may see ACA tax credits as a waste, millions of New Yorkers need this support.
Check out the @kff.org map, which illustrates just how important these credits are for Americans across the country,
@governor.ny.gov.
Check out the @kff.org map, which illustrates just how important these credits are for Americans across the country,
@governor.ny.gov.
The build-up to #midterms2026 just got more interesting as the GOP took a major blow in its Texas gerrymandering efforts.
According to @paulmitche11.bsky.social, #Prop50 is not immediately implicated by this court's decision.
All good news for @democrats.org.
According to @paulmitche11.bsky.social, #Prop50 is not immediately implicated by this court's decision.
All good news for @democrats.org.
November 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The build-up to #midterms2026 just got more interesting as the GOP took a major blow in its Texas gerrymandering efforts.
According to @paulmitche11.bsky.social, #Prop50 is not immediately implicated by this court's decision.
All good news for @democrats.org.
According to @paulmitche11.bsky.social, #Prop50 is not immediately implicated by this court's decision.
All good news for @democrats.org.
Uh-oh, trouble in paradise...@acyn.bsky.social.
Greene: I was called a traitor by a man that I fought for six years for. And I gave him my loyalty for free. Fe called me a traitor for standing with these women and refusing to take my name off the discharge petition. Let me tell you what a traitor is….
November 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Uh-oh, trouble in paradise...@acyn.bsky.social.
"Real democracies that are interested in actual governance and progress. [We] can’t build it while being actively assaulted by people whose entire identity is opposition to those values. We can make grants to help Louisiana refugees fleeing the People’s Republic of MAGA." - @carmitage.bsky.social
The Confederacy Was Right: America Has Always Been Two Nations
And forcing them together has given white supremacists the tools to destroy democracy from within
cmarmitage.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
"Real democracies that are interested in actual governance and progress. [We] can’t build it while being actively assaulted by people whose entire identity is opposition to those values. We can make grants to help Louisiana refugees fleeing the People’s Republic of MAGA." - @carmitage.bsky.social
Federal government shutdown gave us 43 more reasons DC should be the 51st state.
November 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
It's messed up, @kim.senate.gov.
As NJ Assembly member-elect @katiebrennan.bsky.social said:
"We have to show Trump it is not okay."
These funds have been held hostage by the Trump Admin for too long.
As NJ Assembly member-elect @katiebrennan.bsky.social said:
"We have to show Trump it is not okay."
These funds have been held hostage by the Trump Admin for too long.
November 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
It's messed up, @kim.senate.gov.
As NJ Assembly member-elect @katiebrennan.bsky.social said:
"We have to show Trump it is not okay."
These funds have been held hostage by the Trump Admin for too long.
As NJ Assembly member-elect @katiebrennan.bsky.social said:
"We have to show Trump it is not okay."
These funds have been held hostage by the Trump Admin for too long.
To no one's surprise, @factpostnews.bsky.social.
The Trump administration has been blatantly disregarding Americans left and right.
Still left with questions:
➡️Last Tuesday's electorate displayed an appetite for change. Will that trend continue?
The Trump administration has been blatantly disregarding Americans left and right.
Still left with questions:
➡️Last Tuesday's electorate displayed an appetite for change. Will that trend continue?
Host: A new poll shows only 33% of Americans approve of the way Trump is managing the government. Those numbers driven in part by a steady drop in approval among Republicans, down 13 points since March
November 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
To no one's surprise, @factpostnews.bsky.social.
The Trump administration has been blatantly disregarding Americans left and right.
Still left with questions:
➡️Last Tuesday's electorate displayed an appetite for change. Will that trend continue?
The Trump administration has been blatantly disregarding Americans left and right.
Still left with questions:
➡️Last Tuesday's electorate displayed an appetite for change. Will that trend continue?
For every $1 Colorado sends to the federal government, it gets just 83¢ back. Colorado pays their share, but @whitehouse-47.bsky.social doesn't care.
Trump refuses to protect the 225,000 Coloradans who rely on health care subsidies.
Coloradans deserve better right, @senatorhick.govpeeps.us?
Trump refuses to protect the 225,000 Coloradans who rely on health care subsidies.
Coloradans deserve better right, @senatorhick.govpeeps.us?
November 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM
For every $1 Colorado sends to the federal government, it gets just 83¢ back. Colorado pays their share, but @whitehouse-47.bsky.social doesn't care.
Trump refuses to protect the 225,000 Coloradans who rely on health care subsidies.
Coloradans deserve better right, @senatorhick.govpeeps.us?
Trump refuses to protect the 225,000 Coloradans who rely on health care subsidies.
Coloradans deserve better right, @senatorhick.govpeeps.us?
While the Trump Administration deprioritizes climate policy and cuts critical energy funding, state leaders like
@governor.ca.gov are filling this void.
Why aren't you representing the U.S at #COP30
@whitehouse-47.bsky.social?
👀 recent highlight from @thehill.com &
@rachelfrazin.bsky.social
@governor.ca.gov are filling this void.
Why aren't you representing the U.S at #COP30
@whitehouse-47.bsky.social?
👀 recent highlight from @thehill.com &
@rachelfrazin.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
While the Trump Administration deprioritizes climate policy and cuts critical energy funding, state leaders like
@governor.ca.gov are filling this void.
Why aren't you representing the U.S at #COP30
@whitehouse-47.bsky.social?
👀 recent highlight from @thehill.com &
@rachelfrazin.bsky.social
@governor.ca.gov are filling this void.
Why aren't you representing the U.S at #COP30
@whitehouse-47.bsky.social?
👀 recent highlight from @thehill.com &
@rachelfrazin.bsky.social
You tell them, @mikelevin.org!
It's critical to take action before more families across America find themselves in a vulnerable position, while the federal government abdicates responsibility.
How are California's leaders, like @governor.ca.gov, putting their constituents first?
It's critical to take action before more families across America find themselves in a vulnerable position, while the federal government abdicates responsibility.
How are California's leaders, like @governor.ca.gov, putting their constituents first?
Families are already stretched thin.
Now Republicans have driven health care costs higher while Trump hosts Gatsby parties with wealthy donors.
I am fighting to lower costs and protect affordable care so people can get treatment without going broke.
Now Republicans have driven health care costs higher while Trump hosts Gatsby parties with wealthy donors.
I am fighting to lower costs and protect affordable care so people can get treatment without going broke.
November 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
You tell them, @mikelevin.org!
It's critical to take action before more families across America find themselves in a vulnerable position, while the federal government abdicates responsibility.
How are California's leaders, like @governor.ca.gov, putting their constituents first?
It's critical to take action before more families across America find themselves in a vulnerable position, while the federal government abdicates responsibility.
How are California's leaders, like @governor.ca.gov, putting their constituents first?
Like the millions of Americans who will see astronomical premiums in the new year, @massgovernor.bsky.social is fed up with Republicans' lack of urgency.
More than 300,000 Massachusetts residents could lose critical assistance to access health insurance if federal tax credits expire.
More than 300,000 Massachusetts residents could lose critical assistance to access health insurance if federal tax credits expire.
November 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Like the millions of Americans who will see astronomical premiums in the new year, @massgovernor.bsky.social is fed up with Republicans' lack of urgency.
More than 300,000 Massachusetts residents could lose critical assistance to access health insurance if federal tax credits expire.
More than 300,000 Massachusetts residents could lose critical assistance to access health insurance if federal tax credits expire.
Democrats as favorites to take back the House should surprise no one.
The Trump Admin has used its first year to antagonize its political opponents & withhold funding at the expense of enacting policies that actually improve the quality of life, @joncooper-us.bsky.social.
The Trump Admin has used its first year to antagonize its political opponents & withhold funding at the expense of enacting policies that actually improve the quality of life, @joncooper-us.bsky.social.
November 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Democrats as favorites to take back the House should surprise no one.
The Trump Admin has used its first year to antagonize its political opponents & withhold funding at the expense of enacting policies that actually improve the quality of life, @joncooper-us.bsky.social.
The Trump Admin has used its first year to antagonize its political opponents & withhold funding at the expense of enacting policies that actually improve the quality of life, @joncooper-us.bsky.social.
As we celebrate Veterans Day, the federal gov't is withholding SNAP benefits from millions of veterans.
What an odd way to thank them for their service,
@housedemocrats.bsky.social.
@visualcap.bsky.social map shows the millions of Americans who rely on this critical food assistance ⬇️
What an odd way to thank them for their service,
@housedemocrats.bsky.social.
@visualcap.bsky.social map shows the millions of Americans who rely on this critical food assistance ⬇️
November 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
As we celebrate Veterans Day, the federal gov't is withholding SNAP benefits from millions of veterans.
What an odd way to thank them for their service,
@housedemocrats.bsky.social.
@visualcap.bsky.social map shows the millions of Americans who rely on this critical food assistance ⬇️
What an odd way to thank them for their service,
@housedemocrats.bsky.social.
@visualcap.bsky.social map shows the millions of Americans who rely on this critical food assistance ⬇️
Chris Armitage says the quiet part out loud👀
"Blue states finance an apparatus that occupies their own territory, corruptly prosecutes their own officials, and violates their own constitutionally codified authorities. States control the mechanism to stop it."
"Blue states finance an apparatus that occupies their own territory, corruptly prosecutes their own officials, and violates their own constitutionally codified authorities. States control the mechanism to stop it."
Experts Say Blue States Can Stop Paying Federal Taxes. There’s Precedent
If we could use nullification for people to get high, why can’t we use it to protect human rights and stop fascism?
cmarmitage.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Chris Armitage says the quiet part out loud👀
"Blue states finance an apparatus that occupies their own territory, corruptly prosecutes their own officials, and violates their own constitutionally codified authorities. States control the mechanism to stop it."
"Blue states finance an apparatus that occupies their own territory, corruptly prosecutes their own officials, and violates their own constitutionally codified authorities. States control the mechanism to stop it."