Karl Brown
@1karlos.bsky.social
Energy Efficiency Expert | Yoga Teacher
UC Merced Planning 2000-2006 | U of California Sustainability Champion 2010
It's after times. It's existential—rule of law, equal rights, health care access, climate, nuclear arms control. Can we change fast enough?
UC Merced Planning 2000-2006 | U of California Sustainability Champion 2010
It's after times. It's existential—rule of law, equal rights, health care access, climate, nuclear arms control. Can we change fast enough?
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Karl Brown
@1karlos.bsky.social
· Feb 3
As our new president and his favorite broligarch move to dismantle US foreign aid in the name of making America “great again,” consider this:
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As the United Nations Climate Change Conference begins, California officials are the highest profile American delegation this week in Bélem, Brazil. The Trump administration has abandoned the Paris climate agreement and won’t send officials to the talks. bit.ly/43VqsBD
📸 Wagner Meier, Getty
📸 Wagner Meier, Getty
November 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
As the United Nations Climate Change Conference begins, California officials are the highest profile American delegation this week in Bélem, Brazil. The Trump administration has abandoned the Paris climate agreement and won’t send officials to the talks. bit.ly/43VqsBD
📸 Wagner Meier, Getty
📸 Wagner Meier, Getty
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"I don't know how insurance works!"
Alternatively:
"I'm a liar!"
Alternatively:
"I'm a liar!"
Tell me you don’t understand risk pools without telling me you don’t understand risk pools
November 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
"I don't know how insurance works!"
Alternatively:
"I'm a liar!"
Alternatively:
"I'm a liar!"
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I voted NO. As long as there is still any time left to reverse the MAGA health care hike, I believe we should do everything we can to force Republicans to the negotiating table.
The fight for health care does not end tonight.
The fight for health care does not end tonight.
Senator Murray Statement on Government Funding Vote: “The Fight for Health Care Does Not End Tonight—This is the MAGA Health Care Hike” | United States Senate Committee on Appropriations
United States Senate Committee on Appropriations
www.appropriations.senate.gov
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I voted NO. As long as there is still any time left to reverse the MAGA health care hike, I believe we should do everything we can to force Republicans to the negotiating table.
The fight for health care does not end tonight.
The fight for health care does not end tonight.
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Republicans have tried to destroy the Affordable Care Act for the last 15 years.
I don't buy for one second that they are all of a sudden willing to protect Americans’ health care.
Don't believe what they say — believe what they do. I'm a HELL NO on this “deal.”
I don't buy for one second that they are all of a sudden willing to protect Americans’ health care.
Don't believe what they say — believe what they do. I'm a HELL NO on this “deal.”
November 10, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Republicans have tried to destroy the Affordable Care Act for the last 15 years.
I don't buy for one second that they are all of a sudden willing to protect Americans’ health care.
Don't believe what they say — believe what they do. I'm a HELL NO on this “deal.”
I don't buy for one second that they are all of a sudden willing to protect Americans’ health care.
Don't believe what they say — believe what they do. I'm a HELL NO on this “deal.”
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A deal that lets ACA credits expire fails the millions of families counting on us to keep their health care affordable.
Republicans have spent years trying to dismantle the ACA, and pretending Johnson will allow a vote on a clean ACA bill in the House is a fantasy.
I will be a no on this “deal.”
Republicans have spent years trying to dismantle the ACA, and pretending Johnson will allow a vote on a clean ACA bill in the House is a fantasy.
I will be a no on this “deal.”
November 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
A deal that lets ACA credits expire fails the millions of families counting on us to keep their health care affordable.
Republicans have spent years trying to dismantle the ACA, and pretending Johnson will allow a vote on a clean ACA bill in the House is a fantasy.
I will be a no on this “deal.”
Republicans have spent years trying to dismantle the ACA, and pretending Johnson will allow a vote on a clean ACA bill in the House is a fantasy.
I will be a no on this “deal.”
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The government has been shut down for 40 days—the longest in history. All Democrats have fought hard for extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits that make health care affordable for millions. I’m voting against the bill given it doesn’t extend these valuable tax credits.
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The government has been shut down for 40 days—the longest in history. All Democrats have fought hard for extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits that make health care affordable for millions. I’m voting against the bill given it doesn’t extend these valuable tax credits.
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This is a bad deal, and the old way of doing things is clearly not working.
We need new leaders in the Senate.
We need new leaders in the Senate.
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 AM
This is a bad deal, and the old way of doing things is clearly not working.
We need new leaders in the Senate.
We need new leaders in the Senate.
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Republicans have shut down the govt for 40 days because they refuse to lower health care costs.
Their proposal keeps deep Medicaid cuts and lets ACA subsidies expire.
That means higher bills and lost coverage for my constituents. Cleveland can’t afford these cuts.
I'm a no.
Their proposal keeps deep Medicaid cuts and lets ACA subsidies expire.
That means higher bills and lost coverage for my constituents. Cleveland can’t afford these cuts.
I'm a no.
November 10, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Republicans have shut down the govt for 40 days because they refuse to lower health care costs.
Their proposal keeps deep Medicaid cuts and lets ACA subsidies expire.
That means higher bills and lost coverage for my constituents. Cleveland can’t afford these cuts.
I'm a no.
Their proposal keeps deep Medicaid cuts and lets ACA subsidies expire.
That means higher bills and lost coverage for my constituents. Cleveland can’t afford these cuts.
I'm a no.
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I refuse to sell out the millions of Americans who are about to see their health care premiums double or worse.
I’m a HELL NO on any bill that fails to address Republicans’ health care crisis. A pinky promise from a party led by the world’s biggest liar means absolutely nothing.
I’m a HELL NO on any bill that fails to address Republicans’ health care crisis. A pinky promise from a party led by the world’s biggest liar means absolutely nothing.
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 AM
I refuse to sell out the millions of Americans who are about to see their health care premiums double or worse.
I’m a HELL NO on any bill that fails to address Republicans’ health care crisis. A pinky promise from a party led by the world’s biggest liar means absolutely nothing.
I’m a HELL NO on any bill that fails to address Republicans’ health care crisis. A pinky promise from a party led by the world’s biggest liar means absolutely nothing.
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My full statement on the continuing resolution to end the government shutdown:
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 AM
My full statement on the continuing resolution to end the government shutdown:
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Tonight, I am voting no on a procedural vote on an appropriations deal that would re-open the government. Since July, I have been clear: to earn my vote, Republicans would have to do something to bring down the cost of health care for working and middle-class Michiganders. (1/4)
November 10, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Tonight, I am voting no on a procedural vote on an appropriations deal that would re-open the government. Since July, I have been clear: to earn my vote, Republicans would have to do something to bring down the cost of health care for working and middle-class Michiganders. (1/4)
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I voted “NO” on tonight’s budget proposal. The fight for health care continues.
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
I voted “NO” on tonight’s budget proposal. The fight for health care continues.
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If we don’t extend ACA subsidies, premiums are going to double or worse. People can’t afford it. We need to make health care more affordable, not unobtainable and out of reach. Affordability is what we are fighting for. It’s time to come to the table and negotiate a real deal now!
November 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
If we don’t extend ACA subsidies, premiums are going to double or worse. People can’t afford it. We need to make health care more affordable, not unobtainable and out of reach. Affordability is what we are fighting for. It’s time to come to the table and negotiate a real deal now!
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A GOP budget that spikes health premiums to fund tax cuts for billionaires is a grave betrayal of everyday families.
That was true in July. It was true in September. And it remains true today.
House Democrats are not giving up. We’ll keep fighting for the American people.
That was true in July. It was true in September. And it remains true today.
House Democrats are not giving up. We’ll keep fighting for the American people.
November 10, 2025 at 2:05 AM
A GOP budget that spikes health premiums to fund tax cuts for billionaires is a grave betrayal of everyday families.
That was true in July. It was true in September. And it remains true today.
House Democrats are not giving up. We’ll keep fighting for the American people.
That was true in July. It was true in September. And it remains true today.
House Democrats are not giving up. We’ll keep fighting for the American people.
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I voted no tonight.
But the next phase of Democrats’ health care affordability fight is starting.
While I personally don’t believe Republicans will keep their promise to work with us on lowering health care costs, I would be thrilled to be wrong.
But the next phase of Democrats’ health care affordability fight is starting.
While I personally don’t believe Republicans will keep their promise to work with us on lowering health care costs, I would be thrilled to be wrong.
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I voted no tonight.
But the next phase of Democrats’ health care affordability fight is starting.
While I personally don’t believe Republicans will keep their promise to work with us on lowering health care costs, I would be thrilled to be wrong.
But the next phase of Democrats’ health care affordability fight is starting.
While I personally don’t believe Republicans will keep their promise to work with us on lowering health care costs, I would be thrilled to be wrong.
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I’m a hard no on this “deal.”
I don’t take promises from Trump or Republicans in Congress anymore. I’m no fool.
My constituents deserve enforceable guarantees for their health care and our democracy.
Come back to me when you’re serious.
I don’t take promises from Trump or Republicans in Congress anymore. I’m no fool.
My constituents deserve enforceable guarantees for their health care and our democracy.
Come back to me when you’re serious.
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
I’m a hard no on this “deal.”
I don’t take promises from Trump or Republicans in Congress anymore. I’m no fool.
My constituents deserve enforceable guarantees for their health care and our democracy.
Come back to me when you’re serious.
I don’t take promises from Trump or Republicans in Congress anymore. I’m no fool.
My constituents deserve enforceable guarantees for their health care and our democracy.
Come back to me when you’re serious.
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I just told @ktla.com that this is a bad deal. It will cause the healthcare premiums of 22 million people to double or even triple. A promise to hold a vote in the Senate is irrelevant, since there won’t be a vote in the House.
I will be voting no.
I will be voting no.
November 10, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I just told @ktla.com that this is a bad deal. It will cause the healthcare premiums of 22 million people to double or even triple. A promise to hold a vote in the Senate is irrelevant, since there won’t be a vote in the House.
I will be voting no.
I will be voting no.
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The fight to lower healthcare costs for Americans continues, with the same level of commitment and fight that Americans deserve. The Senate bill fails to meet the moment to bring costs down to ensure affordable health care for all Americans.
November 10, 2025 at 2:13 AM
The fight to lower healthcare costs for Americans continues, with the same level of commitment and fight that Americans deserve. The Senate bill fails to meet the moment to bring costs down to ensure affordable health care for all Americans.
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If this so-called deal passes, thousands of Oregonians and millions of Americans will see their healthcare costs spike. I am a no.
Senators reach tentative deal to end the government shutdown
The deal, negotiated by a group of Democrats and GOP leaders, funds the government through Jan. 30. If it passes, it will still need to clear the House, which will likely take days.
www.nbcnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:14 AM
If this so-called deal passes, thousands of Oregonians and millions of Americans will see their healthcare costs spike. I am a no.
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I will not support a deal that does nothing to make health care more affordable.
We are in a health care emergency. A simple one-year extension of these tax credits would cost less than Donald Trump’s $40 billion bailout for Argentina.
A vote for this bill is a mistake.
We are in a health care emergency. A simple one-year extension of these tax credits would cost less than Donald Trump’s $40 billion bailout for Argentina.
A vote for this bill is a mistake.
November 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I will not support a deal that does nothing to make health care more affordable.
We are in a health care emergency. A simple one-year extension of these tax credits would cost less than Donald Trump’s $40 billion bailout for Argentina.
A vote for this bill is a mistake.
We are in a health care emergency. A simple one-year extension of these tax credits would cost less than Donald Trump’s $40 billion bailout for Argentina.
A vote for this bill is a mistake.
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I will not support this bill that completely fails to help Americans afford their health care.
Trump and R’s have more than doubled Americans’ health care premiums, and for 40 days they have refused to lift a finger to do a thing about it. In fact, they’ve made it worse by taking food from kids.
Trump and R’s have more than doubled Americans’ health care premiums, and for 40 days they have refused to lift a finger to do a thing about it. In fact, they’ve made it worse by taking food from kids.
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I will not support this bill that completely fails to help Americans afford their health care.
Trump and R’s have more than doubled Americans’ health care premiums, and for 40 days they have refused to lift a finger to do a thing about it. In fact, they’ve made it worse by taking food from kids.
Trump and R’s have more than doubled Americans’ health care premiums, and for 40 days they have refused to lift a finger to do a thing about it. In fact, they’ve made it worse by taking food from kids.
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Trump and Republicans refuse to fight for American families, but I refuse to give up on them.
I simply cannot vote to do nothing to help protect them from Trump’s vindictive efforts in exchange for a vague promise from the least trustworthy Republican party in our nation’s history.
I simply cannot vote to do nothing to help protect them from Trump’s vindictive efforts in exchange for a vague promise from the least trustworthy Republican party in our nation’s history.
November 10, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Trump and Republicans refuse to fight for American families, but I refuse to give up on them.
I simply cannot vote to do nothing to help protect them from Trump’s vindictive efforts in exchange for a vague promise from the least trustworthy Republican party in our nation’s history.
I simply cannot vote to do nothing to help protect them from Trump’s vindictive efforts in exchange for a vague promise from the least trustworthy Republican party in our nation’s history.
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My statement on the proposed Senate deal
November 10, 2025 at 1:14 AM
My statement on the proposed Senate deal
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I’m voting no on the continuing resolution that would double healthcare premiums for 20 million Americans, kick 15 million people off Medicaid & allow 50,000 Americans to die unnecessarily every year.
All to give $1 trillion in tax breaks for billionaires.
All to give $1 trillion in tax breaks for billionaires.
LIVE: I Won't Support Doubling Health Care Premiums
YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders
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November 10, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I’m voting no on the continuing resolution that would double healthcare premiums for 20 million Americans, kick 15 million people off Medicaid & allow 50,000 Americans to die unnecessarily every year.
All to give $1 trillion in tax breaks for billionaires.
All to give $1 trillion in tax breaks for billionaires.