Black Swann Stoker
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Black Swann Stoker
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If you don't know this already .... No worries! Here's what you need to know.

Those deductions out of your paychecks? Two of those deductions are: Medicare and Social Security. There may be others but these two are a federal government savings plans started in 1937 and 1965 (respectively).
March 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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The money you put into these plans are "forced savings" for you so you have some income after you retire. The amounts deducted are percentages based on how much you are paid.

As stated below .... These are payments to you, from YOUR SAVINGS ACCOUNT that you paid into each pay you received.
March 4, 2025 at 1:53 PM
One more journalist/source to add to your list of trusted sources:

Politics Girl
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March 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Brian Tyler Cohen

Another journalist/ source you can add to your collection of trusted sources.

youtube.com/@briantylerc...
Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen is one of the most viewed independent progressive political hosts on YouTube. Subscribe for daily breaking news clips followed by in-depth commentary; interviews with top figures (in...
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March 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Another politician standing up:

Tom Suozzi - the U.S. representative for New York's 3rd congressional district since 2024

youtu.be/53geB5z5vy0?...
Congressional Ukraine Caucus Holds a Press Conference on the Russia-Ukraine War Third Anniversary
YouTube video by The Union Herald
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March 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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The Mexican government will come to the Supreme Court tomorrow morning in its effort to hold U.S. gun manufacturers liable for cartel violence committed with U.S.-made weapons.
Mexico’s suit against U.S. gun makers comes before Supreme Court - SCOTUSblog
Just two weeks after the Trump administration designated six Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, Mexico will come to the Supreme Court on Tuesday in its effort to hold U.S. gun makers ...
www.scotusblog.com
March 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
1/2 Want to do something about the politics in the US but aren't sure what?

How about a phone call??? You just leave a voicemail.

Don't know what to say? Script is below!!!

Here's the phone number: +1-202-224-3121.

Just enter your zip code and you'll get transferred to the correct Rep!
March 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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The US Constitution states:

Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each State.

Residents can also call!! Undocumented persons can call too as they are persons who are counted.
March 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM
And remember.... NOBODY cares which bathroom is being used by anybody on plane, train, and bus trips.
March 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Did you know resolutions are not laws or regulations, and they do not set policy. Rather, they express lawmakers’ sentiments, with the intention of influencing policies.

This is Alaska telling Trump they do NOT want his Tarrifs.

alaskabeacon.com/briefs/alask...
Alaska lawmakers advance resolution defending Canada and opposing trade restrictions • Alaska Beacon
A pending legislative resolution that “honors Alaska's alliance with Canada" spells out reasons that tariffs would harm Alaska.
alaskabeacon.com
March 4, 2025 at 12:35 PM