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🚨 “This is what Republicans do—pay for massive tax breaks for billionaires by going after programs families rely on the most: Medicaid, food assistance, and now Medicare. It’s reckless, dishonest, and deeply harmful to the middle class.”
CBO Confirms GOP Budget Bill Triggers Medicare Cuts
Republican Plan Adds to the Deficit, Will Trigger Automatic Cuts Under Federal Law
democrats-budget.house.gov
May 21, 2025 at 2:54 AM
🚨 “This is what Republicans do—pay for massive tax breaks for billionaires by going after programs families rely on the most: Medicaid, food assistance, and now Medicare. It’s reckless, dishonest, and deeply harmful to the middle class.”
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In most states, families pay more for child care than rent, mortgage payments, or in-state university tuition.
More Child Care Programs, Less Access: The Child Care Affordability Gap Widens
/PRNewswire/ -- While America's child care supply grew nationally, the price of that care continues to rise—placing affordable, high-quality care out of reach...
www.prnewswire.com
May 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM
In most states, families pay more for child care than rent, mortgage payments, or in-state university tuition.
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Guess who was the first world leader hosted by Pope Leo:
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I love this pope❤️❤️❤️
Zelenskyy
I love this pope❤️❤️❤️
May 20, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Guess who was the first world leader hosted by Pope Leo:
Zelenskyy
I love this pope❤️❤️❤️
Zelenskyy
I love this pope❤️❤️❤️
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When people stand up—whether in universities, courts, Congress, or on the streets—in enough numbers, over and over so it is real and is seen, that is when we see backsliding reversed. @rweingarten.bsky.social
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Join the webinar now: sharemylesson.com/webinars/how...
May 21, 2025 at 12:18 AM
When people stand up—whether in universities, courts, Congress, or on the streets—in enough numbers, over and over so it is real and is seen, that is when we see backsliding reversed. @rweingarten.bsky.social
Join the webinar now: sharemylesson.com/webinars/how...
Join the webinar now: sharemylesson.com/webinars/how...
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The Hungarian Teacher Union, PDSZ, held a great protest against Orban‘s attack on labor unions, independent press & others. A new bill targets ANY org receiving foreign support. #DefendCivilSociety tinyurl.com/y4ymf4sa @eduinternational.bsky.social @etuc-ces.bsky.social @gew.de
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May 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The Hungarian Teacher Union, PDSZ, held a great protest against Orban‘s attack on labor unions, independent press & others. A new bill targets ANY org receiving foreign support. #DefendCivilSociety tinyurl.com/y4ymf4sa @eduinternational.bsky.social @etuc-ces.bsky.social @gew.de
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"America is the only place I’ve ever been shot at by anybody." — @velshi.com to @rweingarten.bsky.social during their #AFTBookClub discussion about his book Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy.
May 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
"America is the only place I’ve ever been shot at by anybody." — @velshi.com to @rweingarten.bsky.social during their #AFTBookClub discussion about his book Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy.
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"We can come together to figure out what is just and what is right… There are more of us and I think we have to remember that." — @velshi.com on how everyday people can have an outsized impact on democracy and civil society. #AFTBookClub
May 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
"We can come together to figure out what is just and what is right… There are more of us and I think we have to remember that." — @velshi.com on how everyday people can have an outsized impact on democracy and civil society. #AFTBookClub
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I’m moderating a powerful conversation on Tues, May 20 with leaders in people-powered movements: Erica Chenoweth, Ivan Marovic & Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould. We’ll talk about how to turn the tide through education, labor & coalition-building. Register & join us: sharemylesson.com/webinars/how...
How to Stop a Backsliding Democracy In Its Tracks (and Engineer a Reverse Course): Lessons Learned and What We Need to Do Next
Democracy is under siege at home and abroad—but history shows that authoritarianism can be stopped, and democracy can be rebuilt through courageous, strategic movements and the actions of everyday peo...
sharemylesson.com
May 19, 2025 at 2:03 AM
I’m moderating a powerful conversation on Tues, May 20 with leaders in people-powered movements: Erica Chenoweth, Ivan Marovic & Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould. We’ll talk about how to turn the tide through education, labor & coalition-building. Register & join us: sharemylesson.com/webinars/how...
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The #FTCvsMeta trial exposes a disturbing truth: Instagram’s algorithms have facilitated predators’ access to our children. We need to be done asking and strip tax breaks until Meta prioritizes safety over profits. #ProtectOurKids #PlatformAccountability www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
Column | Gen Z users and a dad tested Instagram Teen Accounts. Their feeds were shocking.
Meta promised parents it would shield teens from harmful content. Tests by young users and our tech columnist dad find it fails spectacularly in important ways.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 19, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The #FTCvsMeta trial exposes a disturbing truth: Instagram’s algorithms have facilitated predators’ access to our children. We need to be done asking and strip tax breaks until Meta prioritizes safety over profits. #ProtectOurKids #PlatformAccountability www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
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Starting soon: @msnbc.com's @velshi.com will join @rweingarten.bsky.social for tonight's #AFTBookClub.
Join us to hear Velshi talk about his book that explores his family's 125-year journey through political upheaval and social change. www.aft.org/bookclub
Join us to hear Velshi talk about his book that explores his family's 125-year journey through political upheaval and social change. www.aft.org/bookclub
May 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Starting soon: @msnbc.com's @velshi.com will join @rweingarten.bsky.social for tonight's #AFTBookClub.
Join us to hear Velshi talk about his book that explores his family's 125-year journey through political upheaval and social change. www.aft.org/bookclub
Join us to hear Velshi talk about his book that explores his family's 125-year journey through political upheaval and social change. www.aft.org/bookclub
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In @rweingarten.bsky.social's latest @nytimes.com column, she shows how House Republicans are trying to ram through a budget that hurts kids, families & communities—all to benefit the rich.
Read it here: www.aft.org/column/big-b...
Read it here: www.aft.org/column/big-b...
May 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
In @rweingarten.bsky.social's latest @nytimes.com column, she shows how House Republicans are trying to ram through a budget that hurts kids, families & communities—all to benefit the rich.
Read it here: www.aft.org/column/big-b...
Read it here: www.aft.org/column/big-b...
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How is it that the American Dream is further and further away from regular folks now? - @rweingarten.bsky.social
May 18, 2025 at 3:30 AM
How is it that the American Dream is further and further away from regular folks now? - @rweingarten.bsky.social
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Always had a lot of love for this man! Live long and prosper, Mr. Rather
May 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Always had a lot of love for this man! Live long and prosper, Mr. Rather
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At the @aftwa.bsky.social Convention, @rweingarten.bsky.social breaks down who our members are and why building community is at the heart of everything we do.
May 18, 2025 at 3:50 AM
At the @aftwa.bsky.social Convention, @rweingarten.bsky.social breaks down who our members are and why building community is at the heart of everything we do.
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47% of children in Washington state get their healthcare from Medicaid... Medicaid is the foundation stone of our healthcare system right now. - @rweingarten.bsky.social
May 18, 2025 at 3:33 AM
47% of children in Washington state get their healthcare from Medicaid... Medicaid is the foundation stone of our healthcare system right now. - @rweingarten.bsky.social