Sarah Yergeau
@sarahyergeau.bsky.social
Leading care campaigns at @nwlc.org + @nwlcactionfund.org & advocating for children and families | Cheering for Washington Spirit and Red Sox | New Yorker living in Washington, DC
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Sarah Yergeau
@sarahyergeau.bsky.social
· Nov 21
Put together this starter pack of early education and child care advocacy groups and advocates who have made the jump to Bluesky! If I missed you, please let me know and I’m happy to add.
Glad to see so many folks here raising the need for investments in early ed
go.bsky.app/NdVC5vV
Glad to see so many folks here raising the need for investments in early ed
go.bsky.app/NdVC5vV
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One of the talking points I keep seeing from Democrats is that part of the deal is that it will "ensure federal workers receive back pay" but that's the existing law!
That's not something you've won in negotiations. That's just the letter of the law. You don't get to claim that as a win.
That's not something you've won in negotiations. That's just the letter of the law. You don't get to claim that as a win.
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 AM
One of the talking points I keep seeing from Democrats is that part of the deal is that it will "ensure federal workers receive back pay" but that's the existing law!
That's not something you've won in negotiations. That's just the letter of the law. You don't get to claim that as a win.
That's not something you've won in negotiations. That's just the letter of the law. You don't get to claim that as a win.
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My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
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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 12:53 AM
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?
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“They didn’t just walk in chasing one person, they went into multiple rooms asking and looking for teachers while children were present,” Ramirez said. “This is an agency that has gone rogue and it an agency that believes that as long as they can cover their face, they can get away with anything.”
Families "horrified" after daycare teacher pulled out of school by federal agents.
The incident happened in front of parents and children at Rayito de Sol in North Center, a parent said. They believe the employee, who cares for infants, is legally allowed to work in the United State...
www.chalkbeat.org
November 6, 2025 at 11:14 AM
“They didn’t just walk in chasing one person, they went into multiple rooms asking and looking for teachers while children were present,” Ramirez said. “This is an agency that has gone rogue and it an agency that believes that as long as they can cover their face, they can get away with anything.”
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They followed her to her job, barged in without permission, and abducted her in front of her coworkers and in the presence of children. ICE agents are cruel, dangerous, and lawless.
‘I have papers’: Child care worker detained by ICE officers inside a Chicago day care
Raids inside day cares had been off limits until this year, when, on his first day in office, President Donald Trump removed that protection.
19thnews.org
November 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
They followed her to her job, barged in without permission, and abducted her in front of her coworkers and in the presence of children. ICE agents are cruel, dangerous, and lawless.
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The cruel ICE enforcement will touch us all—The care workers who are targeted because of their race and where they work, the day care center that is now short staffed, the families desperate to find affordable care so that they too can work.
ICE is a problem for us all.
wgntv.com/news/chicago...
ICE is a problem for us all.
wgntv.com/news/chicago...
VIDEO: Day care teacher detained by ICE agents on Chicago’s North Side
A day care teacher was taken into ICE custody Wednesday morning at the Rayito de Sol Spanish Immersion Early Learning Center in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood.
wgntv.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The cruel ICE enforcement will touch us all—The care workers who are targeted because of their race and where they work, the day care center that is now short staffed, the families desperate to find affordable care so that they too can work.
ICE is a problem for us all.
wgntv.com/news/chicago...
ICE is a problem for us all.
wgntv.com/news/chicago...
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Child care educators are the backbone of our communities. Yet this morning, a teacher in Chicago was forcibly removed from her day care center.
No one deserves to be treated this inhumanely. And especially not those who care for our kids.
wgntv.com/news/chicago...
No one deserves to be treated this inhumanely. And especially not those who care for our kids.
wgntv.com/news/chicago...
VIDEO: Day care teacher detained by ICE agents on Chicago’s North Side
A day care teacher was taken into ICE custody Wednesday morning at the Rayito de Sol Spanish Immersion Early Learning Center in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood.
wgntv.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Child care educators are the backbone of our communities. Yet this morning, a teacher in Chicago was forcibly removed from her day care center.
No one deserves to be treated this inhumanely. And especially not those who care for our kids.
wgntv.com/news/chicago...
No one deserves to be treated this inhumanely. And especially not those who care for our kids.
wgntv.com/news/chicago...
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Universal child care is the future
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Universal child care is the future
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Last night, we went to the USDA building to send a big message to Trump: Half isn't good enough—FULLY fund SNAP. Trump has the power to stop this but chooses politics over people. One in eight families rely on SNAP, and half funding means hunger. Don't starve families so you can play politics.
November 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Last night, we went to the USDA building to send a big message to Trump: Half isn't good enough—FULLY fund SNAP. Trump has the power to stop this but chooses politics over people. One in eight families rely on SNAP, and half funding means hunger. Don't starve families so you can play politics.
Hey USDA and Pres. Trump: women and families are tired of your political games. Half the funding for SNAP means many families will still be going hungry. It means moms will still skip meals so their children have something to eat.
Enough.
Enough.
November 4, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Hey USDA and Pres. Trump: women and families are tired of your political games. Half the funding for SNAP means many families will still be going hungry. It means moms will still skip meals so their children have something to eat.
Enough.
Enough.
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
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"We cannot have home rule and autonomy if our neighbors are being abducted and taken away. It is either all of us or none of us," said one speaker.
“What happens when the people start to fight back? Every action has a reaction. That’s not what you want," said another.
“What happens when the people start to fight back? Every action has a reaction. That’s not what you want," said another.
October 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
"We cannot have home rule and autonomy if our neighbors are being abducted and taken away. It is either all of us or none of us," said one speaker.
“What happens when the people start to fight back? Every action has a reaction. That’s not what you want," said another.
“What happens when the people start to fight back? Every action has a reaction. That’s not what you want," said another.
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SNAP isn't about "people who don't work." It's about people who don't get paid enough to live.
Of the 40 or so million people who rely on food stamps:
* Two-thirds are children, seniors, or disabled
* Most working-age adults who receive SNAP are employed—but in jobs that pay poverty wages
Of the 40 or so million people who rely on food stamps:
* Two-thirds are children, seniors, or disabled
* Most working-age adults who receive SNAP are employed—but in jobs that pay poverty wages
October 27, 2025 at 12:48 AM
SNAP isn't about "people who don't work." It's about people who don't get paid enough to live.
Of the 40 or so million people who rely on food stamps:
* Two-thirds are children, seniors, or disabled
* Most working-age adults who receive SNAP are employed—but in jobs that pay poverty wages
Of the 40 or so million people who rely on food stamps:
* Two-thirds are children, seniors, or disabled
* Most working-age adults who receive SNAP are employed—but in jobs that pay poverty wages
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He orders extrajudicial killings. He sent troops into our cities. He terrorizes citizens with ICE raids. He raised taxes without congressional approval. He has ruined American farmers and ranchers. He plans to starve the vulnerable. He demolished our house.
Remove him from office.
Remove him from office.
October 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
He orders extrajudicial killings. He sent troops into our cities. He terrorizes citizens with ICE raids. He raised taxes without congressional approval. He has ruined American farmers and ranchers. He plans to starve the vulnerable. He demolished our house.
Remove him from office.
Remove him from office.
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I lived with my dad when I was very young and he didn’t apply for food stamps or free school lunches, though we qualified.
So, I went hungry. It was awful. I begged neighbors for saltine crackers. I can say it was the worst time of my life.
Children shouldn’t go hungry. Restore SNAP benefits.
So, I went hungry. It was awful. I begged neighbors for saltine crackers. I can say it was the worst time of my life.
Children shouldn’t go hungry. Restore SNAP benefits.
October 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I lived with my dad when I was very young and he didn’t apply for food stamps or free school lunches, though we qualified.
So, I went hungry. It was awful. I begged neighbors for saltine crackers. I can say it was the worst time of my life.
Children shouldn’t go hungry. Restore SNAP benefits.
So, I went hungry. It was awful. I begged neighbors for saltine crackers. I can say it was the worst time of my life.
Children shouldn’t go hungry. Restore SNAP benefits.
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Today I spoke at VOICE’s Homes for All Assembly about the urgency of our housing shortage. We must build homes for all incomes, ensure every level of government plays its part, and use our power to unlock housing and protect stability for everyone in Alexandria.
October 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Today I spoke at VOICE’s Homes for All Assembly about the urgency of our housing shortage. We must build homes for all incomes, ensure every level of government plays its part, and use our power to unlock housing and protect stability for everyone in Alexandria.
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He said in “two weeks” — 159 weeks ago.
October 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
He said in “two weeks” — 159 weeks ago.
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Big crowd in place for the latest "Free DC" chant at Audi Field
October 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Big crowd in place for the latest "Free DC" chant at Audi Field
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Been her all along 🤏
Trinity Rodman bagged 4 goals/2 assists to help Washington clinch the second postseason spot, earning her EA Sports FC September Player of the Month honors!
Read More: bit.ly/3VMOxWT
Trinity Rodman bagged 4 goals/2 assists to help Washington clinch the second postseason spot, earning her EA Sports FC September Player of the Month honors!
Read More: bit.ly/3VMOxWT
October 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Been her all along 🤏
Trinity Rodman bagged 4 goals/2 assists to help Washington clinch the second postseason spot, earning her EA Sports FC September Player of the Month honors!
Read More: bit.ly/3VMOxWT
Trinity Rodman bagged 4 goals/2 assists to help Washington clinch the second postseason spot, earning her EA Sports FC September Player of the Month honors!
Read More: bit.ly/3VMOxWT
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We need a bigger national spotlight on this building raid, fam. Agents dropped from helicopters onto the roof. Citizens and non-citizens alike were dragged from their homes in the night. People who weren't kidnapped during the raid had their belongings seized after the fact. This is madness.
"Jones, 27, is among the residents left at 7500 S. South Shore Drive who are trying to piece together what remains after an early morning, high-powered federal immigration raid led to the arrests of dozens of their neighbors at their South Shore apartment building."
Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'
The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We need a bigger national spotlight on this building raid, fam. Agents dropped from helicopters onto the roof. Citizens and non-citizens alike were dragged from their homes in the night. People who weren't kidnapped during the raid had their belongings seized after the fact. This is madness.
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My god.
“Watson said she saw agents dragging residents, including kids, out of the building without any clothes on and into U-Haul vans. Kids were separated from their mothers…’It was heartbreaking to watch…seeing kids coming out buck naked and taken from their mothers, it was horrible.’”
“Watson said she saw agents dragging residents, including kids, out of the building without any clothes on and into U-Haul vans. Kids were separated from their mothers…’It was heartbreaking to watch…seeing kids coming out buck naked and taken from their mothers, it was horrible.’”
Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'
The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 2, 2025 at 10:06 AM
My god.
“Watson said she saw agents dragging residents, including kids, out of the building without any clothes on and into U-Haul vans. Kids were separated from their mothers…’It was heartbreaking to watch…seeing kids coming out buck naked and taken from their mothers, it was horrible.’”
“Watson said she saw agents dragging residents, including kids, out of the building without any clothes on and into U-Haul vans. Kids were separated from their mothers…’It was heartbreaking to watch…seeing kids coming out buck naked and taken from their mothers, it was horrible.’”
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Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are barreling the country toward a shutdown, huge increases in health insurance premiums, and more economic hardship for families. On Tuesday at 6pm (tomorrow!), join us & @fairshareamerica.bsky.social in DC to demand health care over billionaires.
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Healthcare Over Billionaires Rally · Healthcare Not Authoritarianism
Republicans are currently pushing the country towards a government shutdown, higher ACA premiums, and possibly massive mandatory cuts to Medicare by putting tax breaks to billionaires over essential s...
www.mobilize.us
September 29, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are barreling the country toward a shutdown, huge increases in health insurance premiums, and more economic hardship for families. On Tuesday at 6pm (tomorrow!), join us & @fairshareamerica.bsky.social in DC to demand health care over billionaires.
RSVP ⤵️
RSVP ⤵️
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September 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Washington Spirit are playoff bound!
September 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Washington Spirit are playoff bound!