Amy Matsui
@amymatsui.bsky.social
Mom, lawyer, gender justice advocate. And yes, I will have dessert.
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Today marks 60 years of Medicaid, a program that has transformed access to care for millions. But instead of honoring that legacy, Republicans in Congress passed Trump's budget bill last month, gutting Medicaid & imposing burdensome work reporting requirements intended to kick people off.
July 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Today marks 60 years of Medicaid, a program that has transformed access to care for millions. But instead of honoring that legacy, Republicans in Congress passed Trump's budget bill last month, gutting Medicaid & imposing burdensome work reporting requirements intended to kick people off.
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The Trump administration is illegally blocking certain immigrants from Head Start through a rushed, anti-democratic process—with no guidance, no input, and no accountability.
The only way to fight back is by flooding their inbox with public comments. Take action now! act.nwlc.org/a/headstart-...
The only way to fight back is by flooding their inbox with public comments. Take action now! act.nwlc.org/a/headstart-...
Tell the Trump Administration: Immigrant Children Deserve Access to Early Education
Don’t let them dismantle decades of Head Start access without a fight.
act.nwlc.org
July 29, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The Trump administration is illegally blocking certain immigrants from Head Start through a rushed, anti-democratic process—with no guidance, no input, and no accountability.
The only way to fight back is by flooding their inbox with public comments. Take action now! act.nwlc.org/a/headstart-...
The only way to fight back is by flooding their inbox with public comments. Take action now! act.nwlc.org/a/headstart-...
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Direct File was an easy way for Americans to file their taxes for FREE each year.
It's a no-brainer — and it's popular. So why in the world did the Trump administration kill it?
To give a huge handout to giant tax prep companies like TurboTax that rip Americans off.
It's a no-brainer — and it's popular. So why in the world did the Trump administration kill it?
To give a huge handout to giant tax prep companies like TurboTax that rip Americans off.
IRS Chief Says Direct File Is ‘Gone,’ Other Audit Tech Is Coming
The Biden-era IRS free filing tool, Direct File, is “gone,” IRS Commissioner Billy Long said.
news.bloombergtax.com
July 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Direct File was an easy way for Americans to file their taxes for FREE each year.
It's a no-brainer — and it's popular. So why in the world did the Trump administration kill it?
To give a huge handout to giant tax prep companies like TurboTax that rip Americans off.
It's a no-brainer — and it's popular. So why in the world did the Trump administration kill it?
To give a huge handout to giant tax prep companies like TurboTax that rip Americans off.
This is the kind of policy that would make a meaningful difference for women, children, families and early educators. We won’t ever get to a robust and equitable child care system with rinky-dink tax credits.
While billionaires get tax breaks, families can’t even find affordable child care.
Thank you @murray.senate.gov & @bobbyscott.house.gov for putting families first with the Child Care for Working Families Act. It’s time our policies worked for children and early educators—not billionaires.
Thank you @murray.senate.gov & @bobbyscott.house.gov for putting families first with the Child Care for Working Families Act. It’s time our policies worked for children and early educators—not billionaires.
After voting to kick millions of Americans off their health care, Republicans are focused on defunding PBS this week.
Meanwhile, Democrats are introducing a bill I wrote with Rep. Bobby Scott to make child care affordable and accessible for every family.
Meanwhile, Democrats are introducing a bill I wrote with Rep. Bobby Scott to make child care affordable and accessible for every family.
July 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
This is the kind of policy that would make a meaningful difference for women, children, families and early educators. We won’t ever get to a robust and equitable child care system with rinky-dink tax credits.
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We have until TOMORROW to fight back against Trump's new sneak attack on civil rights protections.
They’re using something called a “Direct Final Rule” to force the passage of harmful rules without time for meaningful public feedback. Take action now: Text COMMENT to 32434.
They’re using something called a “Direct Final Rule” to force the passage of harmful rules without time for meaningful public feedback. Take action now: Text COMMENT to 32434.
June 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
We have until TOMORROW to fight back against Trump's new sneak attack on civil rights protections.
They’re using something called a “Direct Final Rule” to force the passage of harmful rules without time for meaningful public feedback. Take action now: Text COMMENT to 32434.
They’re using something called a “Direct Final Rule” to force the passage of harmful rules without time for meaningful public feedback. Take action now: Text COMMENT to 32434.
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Funding cuts to Medicaid and other programs included in the sweeping tax-and-spending bill would hurt low-income households financially more than the tax cuts would boost their finances, according to nonpartisan analyses of the bill.
GOP tax bill could hurt the poorest households more than it helps them
Cuts to Medicaid and anti-poverty programs wipe out gains low-income households could see from policies like no taxes on tips and overtime, nonpartisan estimates show.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 16, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Funding cuts to Medicaid and other programs included in the sweeping tax-and-spending bill would hurt low-income households financially more than the tax cuts would boost their finances, according to nonpartisan analyses of the bill.
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This is a crisis. Full stop.
Long waits, waves of calls, website crashes: Social Security is breaking down
A flood of cuts led by Elon Musk has sent the agency into chaos as a new commissioner prepares to take charge.
washingtonpost.com
March 25, 2025 at 10:10 PM
This is a crisis. Full stop.
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Republican proposals Congress may consider this year could cut food assistance for tens of millions, reshaping #SNAP and weakening programs that help children in low-income families access the food they need. www.cbpp.org/research/foo...
January 31, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Republican proposals Congress may consider this year could cut food assistance for tens of millions, reshaping #SNAP and weakening programs that help children in low-income families access the food they need. www.cbpp.org/research/foo...