@yerbera.bsky.social
🏳️🌈Latina, small business owner and entrepreneur. How I contribute: housing vulnerable people, helping folks access disability benefits, growing food, herbal medicine, acupuncture, soil health. Currently moving from a red state back home behind a blue wall.
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CA pays 5x as much as they get back each year! I say they keep it and take care of their own. Since we are in an unprecedented world, let’s do unprecedented things. I don’t know how it would work, but I’d be willing to volunteer to figure it out.
Jeffries: It is unconscionable that Republicans are suggesting imposing right wing partisan conditions in order for California taxpayers to receive their tax dollars. California is one of those states that sends about five times as much to the federal government every year than they get back
January 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
CA pays 5x as much as they get back each year! I say they keep it and take care of their own. Since we are in an unprecedented world, let’s do unprecedented things. I don’t know how it would work, but I’d be willing to volunteer to figure it out.
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To anyone affected by the fires in LA, this guide tells you how to apply for assistance from FEMA.
www.fema.gov/press-releas...
www.fema.gov/press-releas...
FEMA Assistance is Available for Individuals Affected by the Wildfires in California
As multiple, devastating fires continue to threaten Southern California, FEMA and federal partners are leaning in to support the state-led response. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will be on the g...
www.fema.gov
January 12, 2025 at 10:43 AM
To anyone affected by the fires in LA, this guide tells you how to apply for assistance from FEMA.
www.fema.gov/press-releas...
www.fema.gov/press-releas...
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They aren’t going to find $2T in waste.
They aren’t going to lower grocery prices.
They aren’t going to fix immigration.
They are however going to give themselves trillions in tax breaks, and pay for them by cutting Social Security and Medicare.
They aren’t going to lower grocery prices.
They aren’t going to fix immigration.
They are however going to give themselves trillions in tax breaks, and pay for them by cutting Social Security and Medicare.
January 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM
They aren’t going to find $2T in waste.
They aren’t going to lower grocery prices.
They aren’t going to fix immigration.
They are however going to give themselves trillions in tax breaks, and pay for them by cutting Social Security and Medicare.
They aren’t going to lower grocery prices.
They aren’t going to fix immigration.
They are however going to give themselves trillions in tax breaks, and pay for them by cutting Social Security and Medicare.
Please donate if you can. 💔
“Shelter workers said critical supplies are needed due to the influx of animals including food, water bowls, extra large crates and blankets. Anyone able to donate these items can drop them off at the donation bin located at the shelter’s front parking lot.” ktla.com/news/local-n...
Help needed as injured animals arrive at Pasadena Humane Society due to wildfire
As the deadly Eaton Fire continues burning in Los Angeles County, Pasadena Humane is seeking help as a large number of animals are being evacuated. Over 100 animals arrived at the organization on W…
ktla.com
January 9, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Please donate if you can. 💔
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Aura’s voice is so important. Please chip in if you can.
Deeply moved by my colleagues at @cir-union.bsky.social who organized a fundraiser following my termination at @motherjones.com. As I navigate an unexpected period of transition, your support – no matter what the size – would mean the world to me. Every penny helps.
www.gofundme.com/f/community-...
www.gofundme.com/f/community-...
Donate to Community Support for Aura Bogado, organized by Jonathan Jones
Hi, my name is Jonathan Jones, and I’m a work colleague of Aura Bogado. Aura is an aw… Jonathan Jones needs your support for Community Support for Aura Bogado
www.gofundme.com
December 21, 2024 at 6:49 PM
Aura’s voice is so important. Please chip in if you can.
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25 wealthiest Americans “saw their worth rise a collective $401 billion from 2014 to 2018. They paid a total of $13.6 billion in federal income taxes… it amounts to a true tax rate of only 3.4%.”
The median family paid a far, far higher rate on their incomes.
US’s inequalities in stark detail:
The median family paid a far, far higher rate on their incomes.
US’s inequalities in stark detail:
Between 2014-2018, Elon Musk's wealth grew by $13.9 billion but tax records obtained by @propublica.org show that during those same years he repeatedly paid relatively little (or nothing) in federal income tax:
2015: $68,000 in federal income tax paid
2017: $65,000
2018: $0
(published June 2021)
2015: $68,000 in federal income tax paid
2017: $65,000
2018: $0
(published June 2021)
The Secret IRS Files: Trove of Never-Before-Seen Records Reveal How the Wealthiest Avoid Income Tax
ProPublica has obtained a vast cache of IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett pay little in income tax compared to their massive wealth — sometimes, ev...
www.propublica.org
December 21, 2024 at 8:01 PM
25 wealthiest Americans “saw their worth rise a collective $401 billion from 2014 to 2018. They paid a total of $13.6 billion in federal income taxes… it amounts to a true tax rate of only 3.4%.”
The median family paid a far, far higher rate on their incomes.
US’s inequalities in stark detail:
The median family paid a far, far higher rate on their incomes.
US’s inequalities in stark detail:
Great analysis and funny as hell. Must subscribe. Woke as AF podcast is also 🔥
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December 15, 2024 at 11:38 PM
Great analysis and funny as hell. Must subscribe. Woke as AF podcast is also 🔥
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We're investigating health insurance denials. If you want to share your insights, here's how:
Do You Have Insights Into Dental and Health Insurance Denials? Help Us Report on the System.
Insurers deny tens of millions of claims every year. ProPublica is investigating why claims are denied, what the consequences are for patients and how the appeal process really works.
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December 15, 2024 at 6:30 PM
We're investigating health insurance denials. If you want to share your insights, here's how:
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Ooo, this is so good, @billbramhall.bsky.social Wow.
December 13, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Ooo, this is so good, @billbramhall.bsky.social Wow.
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Well, here we go.
December 13, 2024 at 8:48 PM
Well, here we go.
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Vaccines are why 1 of every 4 of us didn't die in infancy.
Fluoride is why most of us keep our teeth into old age.
The ACA is why 21 million of us can see a doctor.
The FDIC is why we don't lose our life savings.
And a handful of GOP billionaires want to take it all away.
Fluoride is why most of us keep our teeth into old age.
The ACA is why 21 million of us can see a doctor.
The FDIC is why we don't lose our life savings.
And a handful of GOP billionaires want to take it all away.
December 13, 2024 at 6:33 PM
Vaccines are why 1 of every 4 of us didn't die in infancy.
Fluoride is why most of us keep our teeth into old age.
The ACA is why 21 million of us can see a doctor.
The FDIC is why we don't lose our life savings.
And a handful of GOP billionaires want to take it all away.
Fluoride is why most of us keep our teeth into old age.
The ACA is why 21 million of us can see a doctor.
The FDIC is why we don't lose our life savings.
And a handful of GOP billionaires want to take it all away.
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Get back up
Some morning thoughts on reckoning, winning, vigilance, and hope
open.substack.com
November 22, 2024 at 1:14 PM
This is what I’m talking about. Let’s keep going. Expose all of them in the light of day. We have the technology to do this, let’s use it to our advantage. They work for us.
Ida B. Wells said "the way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them" so I made another data doodad as a gift to y'all: a dashboard of the misconduct of the incoming 119th Congress. Click the link and share with others who care about transparency. chadtopaz.shinyapps.io/misconduct_d...
November 22, 2024 at 1:20 PM
This is what I’m talking about. Let’s keep going. Expose all of them in the light of day. We have the technology to do this, let’s use it to our advantage. They work for us.
I wish we had a public facing dashboard, operated by a third party, that graded Reps and Senators on how they voted vs. how their constituents asked them to vote. Some sort of “Yelp” system for electeds. We need more transparency and we need to hold them publicly accountable.
November 22, 2024 at 1:02 PM
I wish we had a public facing dashboard, operated by a third party, that graded Reps and Senators on how they voted vs. how their constituents asked them to vote. Some sort of “Yelp” system for electeds. We need more transparency and we need to hold them publicly accountable.
“It is important for every trans person, and for that matter every queer person, to remember that none of us is alone.
You have millions of siblings ready to stand beside you and fight for your rights…No matter where you are, there are other queer people – all you need to do is find them.”
You have millions of siblings ready to stand beside you and fight for your rights…No matter where you are, there are other queer people – all you need to do is find them.”
“There are endless ways to find community. The most important thing to do is to keep trying. Reach out to more people, find new ways to connect with others and build relationships. That way, when things get bad, we can save each other.” #TransgenderAwarenessWeek
“And to every queer person out there, especially every trans person reading this: No matter what, you need to stay alive and keep going.” www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/11/quee... #TransgenderAwarenessWeek
November 17, 2024 at 5:42 PM
“It is important for every trans person, and for that matter every queer person, to remember that none of us is alone.
You have millions of siblings ready to stand beside you and fight for your rights…No matter where you are, there are other queer people – all you need to do is find them.”
You have millions of siblings ready to stand beside you and fight for your rights…No matter where you are, there are other queer people – all you need to do is find them.”
This guide is invaluable. Please read, let’s get organized!
Our new guide for resisting Trump's agenda is here.
Eight years ago, we wrote the Indivisible Guide to organizing locally to pressure Congress and block the Trump agenda. Now, we’re offering our best advice on how everyday people can organize to stop Trump 2.0: indivisible.org/guide
Eight years ago, we wrote the Indivisible Guide to organizing locally to pressure Congress and block the Trump agenda. Now, we’re offering our best advice on how everyday people can organize to stop Trump 2.0: indivisible.org/guide
November 14, 2024 at 2:27 PM
This guide is invaluable. Please read, let’s get organized!
Woke up very early with some thoughts as we watch this clown posse roll back into town:
(1) the way forward is through a pro-democracy coalition
(2) we made amazing progress building this coalition via the Harris-Walz campaign. We can build on that.
(1) the way forward is through a pro-democracy coalition
(2) we made amazing progress building this coalition via the Harris-Walz campaign. We can build on that.
November 14, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Woke up very early with some thoughts as we watch this clown posse roll back into town:
(1) the way forward is through a pro-democracy coalition
(2) we made amazing progress building this coalition via the Harris-Walz campaign. We can build on that.
(1) the way forward is through a pro-democracy coalition
(2) we made amazing progress building this coalition via the Harris-Walz campaign. We can build on that.
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We’ve been explaining this for a long time now but it appears some folks need it repeated at them: when people have assessed trump is a threat to democracy, they generally do not mean “no election ever again,” they mean he clearly is openly intending to shred the democratic order as we know it…
November 13, 2024 at 7:27 PM
We’ve been explaining this for a long time now but it appears some folks need it repeated at them: when people have assessed trump is a threat to democracy, they generally do not mean “no election ever again,” they mean he clearly is openly intending to shred the democratic order as we know it…
It’s only been a week and it’s a total clown show so far. I’m focusing on my sleep, my health and the pockets of peace I can find. I won’t let them take my sleep, I won’t let them take my health. I need all the strength I can muster to be petty as hell. 😏
November 13, 2024 at 5:06 PM
It’s only been a week and it’s a total clown show so far. I’m focusing on my sleep, my health and the pockets of peace I can find. I won’t let them take my sleep, I won’t let them take my health. I need all the strength I can muster to be petty as hell. 😏
My body forgot that the profound stupidity + all the power was the most terrifying bit.
watching the shock and horror as trump’s cabinet roles are announced and thinking everyone needs to get familiar with this word
November 13, 2024 at 1:09 PM
My body forgot that the profound stupidity + all the power was the most terrifying bit.
I’m still having trouble focusing but sole focus beyond actually doing my paid work, is joining the lesbian auntie/tía resistance.
November 12, 2024 at 5:22 PM
I’m still having trouble focusing but sole focus beyond actually doing my paid work, is joining the lesbian auntie/tía resistance.