@candim-wordmatters.bsky.social
Proud mother, wife and speech & debate nerd. I've practiced journalism, speechwriting, debate prep, campaign comms and activism for candidates & organizations focused on freedom & equality. Lover of music, fishing & hockey. #SclerodermaStrong
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Another day needing IV nutrition, another day of health insurance co telling me it's "Not Medically Essential" care, IE, just die already. My nutrition, supplies & weekly care for the port is over $10K/week. Can't get Medicaid. Charity is nearly at the limit. I'm 51, folks. This is #MedicalHomicide.
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Powerful sign at No Kings in Cleveland
October 18, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Powerful sign at No Kings in Cleveland
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I have no idea how an open hotspot can censor anything.
Trump's FCC yesterday voted to kill a program that provided free Wi-Fi to rural school kids at no cost to taxpayers, falsely claiming the program was "illegal" and was being used to "censor Conservative ideology."
FCC moves to end discounts for Wi-Fi hotspot lending and school bus connectivity
The Federal Communications Commission voted to end discounts for library and school Wi-Fi hotspot lending programs on Tuesday, drawing criticism from lawmakers and librarians who say the move will mak...
apnews.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I have no idea how an open hotspot can censor anything.
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People of Illinois, we need your help.
Get your cell phones out – record what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors.
We need to let the world know this is happening – and that we won’t stand for it.
Get your cell phones out – record what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors.
We need to let the world know this is happening – and that we won’t stand for it.
September 30, 2025 at 2:47 AM
People of Illinois, we need your help.
Get your cell phones out – record what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors.
We need to let the world know this is happening – and that we won’t stand for it.
Get your cell phones out – record what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors.
We need to let the world know this is happening – and that we won’t stand for it.
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Attention New Yorkers: Governor Kathy Hochul has issued inflation relief checks for anyone in the state that filed a New York State IT 201 form. The checks will be anywhere from $150-$400 depending on your income. It’s not a lot in this economy, but it’s something and I wanted to make you aware 🙏🙏💜💜
October 1, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Attention New Yorkers: Governor Kathy Hochul has issued inflation relief checks for anyone in the state that filed a New York State IT 201 form. The checks will be anywhere from $150-$400 depending on your income. It’s not a lot in this economy, but it’s something and I wanted to make you aware 🙏🙏💜💜
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With the US military's new shaving crusade, Pete Hegseth knows damn well who he's pushing out: Black troops
If only Pete Hegseth's military shaving crusade was just stupid
Hegseth knows damn well who he's pushing out: Black troops.
www.motherjones.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
With the US military's new shaving crusade, Pete Hegseth knows damn well who he's pushing out: Black troops
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American citizens are being swept up in the Trump administration’s violent immigration sweeps. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/us/trump-immigration-agents-us-citizens.html?unlocked_article_code=1.pk8.g0eN.xCmZq2z6LOO4
‘I’m From Here!’: U.S. Citizens Are Ending Up in Trump’s Dragnet
www.nytimes.com
October 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
American citizens are being swept up in the Trump administration’s violent immigration sweeps. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/us/trump-immigration-agents-us-citizens.html?unlocked_article_code=1.pk8.g0eN.xCmZq2z6LOO4
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I can’t believe I’m watching interviews of city mayors talking about how they are coordinating with other mayors to discuss how to protect their residents FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
October 1, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I can’t believe I’m watching interviews of city mayors talking about how they are coordinating with other mayors to discuss how to protect their residents FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
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Q: Why won’t Senate republicans bypass the 60 vote threshold and keep the government open?
They did it a couple of weeks ago to approve Trump nominees in bulk.
A: They WANT the shutdown.
To accelerate more privatization of government services. To enrich their donors.
It’s 💯 a Trump shutdown.
They did it a couple of weeks ago to approve Trump nominees in bulk.
A: They WANT the shutdown.
To accelerate more privatization of government services. To enrich their donors.
It’s 💯 a Trump shutdown.
October 1, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Q: Why won’t Senate republicans bypass the 60 vote threshold and keep the government open?
They did it a couple of weeks ago to approve Trump nominees in bulk.
A: They WANT the shutdown.
To accelerate more privatization of government services. To enrich their donors.
It’s 💯 a Trump shutdown.
They did it a couple of weeks ago to approve Trump nominees in bulk.
A: They WANT the shutdown.
To accelerate more privatization of government services. To enrich their donors.
It’s 💯 a Trump shutdown.
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Last week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a $20 billion package to rescue the Argentinian economy.
Too bad that it's basically a gift for one hedge fund manager with ties to Bessent himself.
Too bad that it's basically a gift for one hedge fund manager with ties to Bessent himself.
Trump’s Argentina bailout enriches one well-connected US billionaire
A $20 billion US rescue package is a gift for a hedge fund manager with ties to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
www.motherjones.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Last week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a $20 billion package to rescue the Argentinian economy.
Too bad that it's basically a gift for one hedge fund manager with ties to Bessent himself.
Too bad that it's basically a gift for one hedge fund manager with ties to Bessent himself.
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Why are Republicans secretly glad that because of the shutdown no jobs report will be released on Friday, even if they won't admit it? This is why 👇
CNBC: "Very disappointing. It's a weak number. This is private sector jobs for September. The total comes in -32,000. And that was a surprise because economists were looking for an increase of 51,000. Also, the revision was not good. August now showing -3,000 compared to the initial read of 54,000"
October 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Why are Republicans secretly glad that because of the shutdown no jobs report will be released on Friday, even if they won't admit it? This is why 👇
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Good morning.
The government is shut down because Trump wants to act like a king and steal from you.
Democrats have no obligation to support a budget that funds the destruction of our democracy - and DOUBLES health premiums to fund a tax cut for billionaires.
The government is shut down because Trump wants to act like a king and steal from you.
Democrats have no obligation to support a budget that funds the destruction of our democracy - and DOUBLES health premiums to fund a tax cut for billionaires.
October 1, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Good morning.
The government is shut down because Trump wants to act like a king and steal from you.
Democrats have no obligation to support a budget that funds the destruction of our democracy - and DOUBLES health premiums to fund a tax cut for billionaires.
The government is shut down because Trump wants to act like a king and steal from you.
Democrats have no obligation to support a budget that funds the destruction of our democracy - and DOUBLES health premiums to fund a tax cut for billionaires.
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trying to get ahead of the curve: the argument that we need a CR so that appropriations negotiation can happen would be a lot more compelling if Republicans had been negotiating on appropriations before the deadline
October 1, 2025 at 12:37 PM
trying to get ahead of the curve: the argument that we need a CR so that appropriations negotiation can happen would be a lot more compelling if Republicans had been negotiating on appropriations before the deadline
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The White House is engaging in direct extortion of local and state governments, attempting to force them to change their policies by stopping funding projects that already have signed grant agreements with the federal government.
New: WH says it has put about $18 billion in infrastructure projects in New York City on hold "to ensure funding is not flowing based on unconstitutional DEI principles." Russ Vought, the budget director, specifically cited the Hudson Tunnel Project and the Second Ave Subway.
October 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The White House is engaging in direct extortion of local and state governments, attempting to force them to change their policies by stopping funding projects that already have signed grant agreements with the federal government.
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BREAKING: Governor Pritzker calls for the removal of Donald Trump as President by invoking the 25th amendment. EVERY governor should stand behind the Illinois governor. Governor Pritzker also cited health concerns for the president. He is clearly not well.
youtu.be/Dt4mrxNWQWs?...
youtu.be/Dt4mrxNWQWs?...
Pritzker calls for Trump to be removed from office
YouTube video by NBC Chicago
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October 1, 2025 at 10:30 AM
BREAKING: Governor Pritzker calls for the removal of Donald Trump as President by invoking the 25th amendment. EVERY governor should stand behind the Illinois governor. Governor Pritzker also cited health concerns for the president. He is clearly not well.
youtu.be/Dt4mrxNWQWs?...
youtu.be/Dt4mrxNWQWs?...
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If GOP fails to extend IRA premium subsidies, cheapest health insurance for Alaskans will skyrocket.
Single mom earning $40K/yr will pay $1800/yr, 7x more than in 2025.
2 64-year olds earning $110K/yr will pay $58K/yr (!), 5x more.
(AK's poverty thresholds 25% higher b/c of CoL)
@charlesgaba.com
Single mom earning $40K/yr will pay $1800/yr, 7x more than in 2025.
2 64-year olds earning $110K/yr will pay $58K/yr (!), 5x more.
(AK's poverty thresholds 25% higher b/c of CoL)
@charlesgaba.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:58 PM
If GOP fails to extend IRA premium subsidies, cheapest health insurance for Alaskans will skyrocket.
Single mom earning $40K/yr will pay $1800/yr, 7x more than in 2025.
2 64-year olds earning $110K/yr will pay $58K/yr (!), 5x more.
(AK's poverty thresholds 25% higher b/c of CoL)
@charlesgaba.com
Single mom earning $40K/yr will pay $1800/yr, 7x more than in 2025.
2 64-year olds earning $110K/yr will pay $58K/yr (!), 5x more.
(AK's poverty thresholds 25% higher b/c of CoL)
@charlesgaba.com
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With barely any euphemism, Trump put the military brass on notice that they should expect to be deployed against Americans. www.thebulwark.com/p/its-a-war-...
“It’s a war from within.”
Trump prepares the generals for what comes next.
www.thebulwark.com
October 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
With barely any euphemism, Trump put the military brass on notice that they should expect to be deployed against Americans. www.thebulwark.com/p/its-a-war-...
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Millions of Americans’ healthcare and pay checks are left in limbo today because of the GOP’s fealty to Trump. But hey, at least Trump is making sure Argentina gets paid (with your tax dollars). https://www.newsweek.com/trumps-argentina-bailout-sparks-fury-among-farmers-republicans-10809559
Trump’s Argentina bailout sparks fury among farmers, Republicans
The proposal to provide Argentina billions in financial support has drawn scrutiny from farmers and their Congressional allies.
www.newsweek.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Millions of Americans’ healthcare and pay checks are left in limbo today because of the GOP’s fealty to Trump. But hey, at least Trump is making sure Argentina gets paid (with your tax dollars). https://www.newsweek.com/trumps-argentina-bailout-sparks-fury-among-farmers-republicans-10809559
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"What Trump and Hegseth want, in a way, is to turn the US military into an institution more like ICE: an internal police force, unconstrained by many laws or norms, bullying and intimidating people here at home on behalf of the current administration in Washington."
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
The Silence of the Generals
And the searing words of a veteran on the bench.
open.substack.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM
"What Trump and Hegseth want, in a way, is to turn the US military into an institution more like ICE: an internal police force, unconstrained by many laws or norms, bullying and intimidating people here at home on behalf of the current administration in Washington."
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
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Seemed like a good time to give Americans a visual.
October 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Seemed like a good time to give Americans a visual.
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So one day after YouTube pays a $25M settlement to Trump, I get notice that they’re canceling Univision?
October 1, 2025 at 2:21 AM
So one day after YouTube pays a $25M settlement to Trump, I get notice that they’re canceling Univision?
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Looking for someone to blame for this government shutdown? See below #26in2026
According to the numbers, these are the 26 most vulnerable MAGA House representatives. They've spent more time defending “Dear Leader” than the Constitution, and they can be beat. We're pledging to target them all in the 2026 midterms.
See anybody missing? Let us know here: https://t.co/geQUe7ptY6
See anybody missing? Let us know here: https://t.co/geQUe7ptY6
October 1, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Looking for someone to blame for this government shutdown? See below #26in2026
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ICE are not making our streets safer. Trump is not reducing crime. American citizens are being violently targeted by federally-directed agents and we should not act like this is just another presidency.
October 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
ICE are not making our streets safer. Trump is not reducing crime. American citizens are being violently targeted by federally-directed agents and we should not act like this is just another presidency.