BlueSeventyTwo
@blueseventytwo.bsky.social
Retired public high school English teacher, poet, sarcast, introvert, walker. (he/him/his) #progressive #optimist #ally #diversity #equity #inclusion #peopleoverprofits #constitution #ruleoflaw #taxtherich #healthcareforall
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Federal law still allows children to work long hours in dangerous farm conditions, protections far weaker than in any other industry. Children in farmworker communities deserve the same safety standards as every other child.
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Federal law still allows children to work long hours in dangerous farm conditions, protections far weaker than in any other industry. Children in farmworker communities deserve the same safety standards as every other child.
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Live your life so you’re not the only living president and vice president not to be invited to a former vice president’s funeral
November 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Live your life so you’re not the only living president and vice president not to be invited to a former vice president’s funeral
Remember these names the next time these senators are up for election:
Eight senators voted with Republicans to end the government shutdown: Tim Kaine, Jeanne Shaheen, Catherine Cortez Masto, Maggie Hassan, Angus King, Dick Durbin, John Fetterman, and Jacky Rosen.
Eight senators voted with Republicans to end the government shutdown: Tim Kaine, Jeanne Shaheen, Catherine Cortez Masto, Maggie Hassan, Angus King, Dick Durbin, John Fetterman, and Jacky Rosen.
November 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Remember these names the next time these senators are up for election:
Eight senators voted with Republicans to end the government shutdown: Tim Kaine, Jeanne Shaheen, Catherine Cortez Masto, Maggie Hassan, Angus King, Dick Durbin, John Fetterman, and Jacky Rosen.
Eight senators voted with Republicans to end the government shutdown: Tim Kaine, Jeanne Shaheen, Catherine Cortez Masto, Maggie Hassan, Angus King, Dick Durbin, John Fetterman, and Jacky Rosen.
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Your regular reminder that we desperately need to overturn Citizens United and get big money out of politics.
It is among the worst Supreme Court decisions in history.
It corrupts our political system every day.
It is among the worst Supreme Court decisions in history.
It corrupts our political system every day.
October 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Your regular reminder that we desperately need to overturn Citizens United and get big money out of politics.
It is among the worst Supreme Court decisions in history.
It corrupts our political system every day.
It is among the worst Supreme Court decisions in history.
It corrupts our political system every day.
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Nazi nominated to high government position. Infusing White supremacy into our refugee admissions policy. Also known as “Tuesday” in the Trump administration.
October 22, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Nazi nominated to high government position. Infusing White supremacy into our refugee admissions policy. Also known as “Tuesday” in the Trump administration.
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Coast Guard bought Kristi Noem two private jets (I guess if one breaks down). Cost: $172 million. Is that what you call draining the swamp?
October 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Coast Guard bought Kristi Noem two private jets (I guess if one breaks down). Cost: $172 million. Is that what you call draining the swamp?
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Health insurance prices for next year under the Affordable Care Act are now available in about a dozen states, giving Americans their first look at the sharp increases many will pay for coverage if Congress does not extend subsidies that have made some plans more affordable.
Higher Obamacare Prices Become Public in a Dozen States
Consumers are facing greater costs for their 2026 A.C.A. health coverage as Congress continues to debate whether to extend subsidies that help people afford their premiums.
nyti.ms
October 18, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Health insurance prices for next year under the Affordable Care Act are now available in about a dozen states, giving Americans their first look at the sharp increases many will pay for coverage if Congress does not extend subsidies that have made some plans more affordable.
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"There is a small minority who wield their faith as a justification to target libraries for censorship... This is bad for libraries, bad for democracy and bad for faith."
-Reverend @raushenbush.bsky.social & @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's @samhelmick.bsky.social
#BannedBooksWeek
-Reverend @raushenbush.bsky.social & @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's @samhelmick.bsky.social
#BannedBooksWeek
Faith communities have a critical role in defending our nation’s libraries
(RNS) — The protection of libraries and the stories they hold should be understood as a wider commitment of our communities to religious freedom.
religionnews.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
"There is a small minority who wield their faith as a justification to target libraries for censorship... This is bad for libraries, bad for democracy and bad for faith."
-Reverend @raushenbush.bsky.social & @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's @samhelmick.bsky.social
#BannedBooksWeek
-Reverend @raushenbush.bsky.social & @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's @samhelmick.bsky.social
#BannedBooksWeek
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Only 10 senators voted for Bernie Sanders's amendment to reduce the Pentagon budget by 10% and instead expand veteran dental care:
Baldwin (D-WI)
Markey (D-MA)
Merkley (D-OR)
Murphy (D-CT)
Sanders (I-VT)
Smith (D-MN)
Van Hollen (D-MD)
Warren (D-MA)
Welch (D-VT)
Wyden (D-OR)
Baldwin (D-WI)
Markey (D-MA)
Merkley (D-OR)
Murphy (D-CT)
Sanders (I-VT)
Smith (D-MN)
Van Hollen (D-MD)
Warren (D-MA)
Welch (D-VT)
Wyden (D-OR)
October 10, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Only 10 senators voted for Bernie Sanders's amendment to reduce the Pentagon budget by 10% and instead expand veteran dental care:
Baldwin (D-WI)
Markey (D-MA)
Merkley (D-OR)
Murphy (D-CT)
Sanders (I-VT)
Smith (D-MN)
Van Hollen (D-MD)
Warren (D-MA)
Welch (D-VT)
Wyden (D-OR)
Baldwin (D-WI)
Markey (D-MA)
Merkley (D-OR)
Murphy (D-CT)
Sanders (I-VT)
Smith (D-MN)
Van Hollen (D-MD)
Warren (D-MA)
Welch (D-VT)
Wyden (D-OR)
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No one signs up for the National Guard thinking, “One day, I’ll invade Oregon.”
October 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
No one signs up for the National Guard thinking, “One day, I’ll invade Oregon.”
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If you come for my people, you come through me.
October 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If you come for my people, you come through me.
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Republicans would rather shut down the government than help millions of Americans afford health care. This article tells some of their stories, and is a good reminder of what’s at stake.
These people have found their health care at the center of a shutdown showdown
Small business owners, self-employed people and early retirees are among the 24 million Americans who could lose the tax credit
www.usatoday.com
September 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Republicans would rather shut down the government than help millions of Americans afford health care. This article tells some of their stories, and is a good reminder of what’s at stake.
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The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
September 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
