John Quattlebaum
@johnquattlebaum.bsky.social
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The analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office also found that the version of the bill passed by the House last month would lead to nearly 11 million people going uninsured.
Trump's bill adds $2.4 trillion to U.S. debt over 10 years, per nonpartisan analysis
The analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office also found that the version of the bill passed by the House last month would lead to nearly 11 million people going uninsured.
n.pr
June 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office also found that the version of the bill passed by the House last month would lead to nearly 11 million people going uninsured.
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Noah's Arc fans rejoice! After years of teasing, a brand-new movie based on the iconic 2005 Logo series is headed to Paramount+ – and just in time for Pride season.
'Noah's Arc' is back! Watch the trailer for the new Paramount+ movie
"We've never lost faith, and certainly the fans have never forgotten the show," creator Patrik-Ian Polk tells Out.
bit.ly
May 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Noah's Arc fans rejoice! After years of teasing, a brand-new movie based on the iconic 2005 Logo series is headed to Paramount+ – and just in time for Pride season.
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"The underlying point isn’t to chastise the firms for making the wrong decision; it’s to remind those firms that it’s not too late to reverse course and join the ranks of the firms resisting Trump’s gambit..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Law firms that appeased Trump confront the consequences of their misjudgment
Law firms that gave into the White House’s demands thought they were making a wise business decision. They’re now learning otherwise.
www.msnbc.com
June 2, 2025 at 7:28 PM
"The underlying point isn’t to chastise the firms for making the wrong decision; it’s to remind those firms that it’s not too late to reverse course and join the ranks of the firms resisting Trump’s gambit..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
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Recently, @elichen.bsky.social reported that one of Durham's oldest Chinese restaurants was struggling with inventory prices due to the hiked up U.S. tariff on Chinese goods.
That restaurant now has closed its doors, citing the tariff as the "nail on the coffin."
www.wunc.org/economy/2025...
That restaurant now has closed its doors, citing the tariff as the "nail on the coffin."
www.wunc.org/economy/2025...
Hampered by the U.S.-China trade war, one of Durham's oldest Chinese restaurants closes its doors
After 35 years in operation, Neo-China in Durham closed its doors at the end of May. The family-owned Chinese restaurant struggled to keep up with rising operational costs, including the increased pri...
www.wunc.org
June 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Recently, @elichen.bsky.social reported that one of Durham's oldest Chinese restaurants was struggling with inventory prices due to the hiked up U.S. tariff on Chinese goods.
That restaurant now has closed its doors, citing the tariff as the "nail on the coffin."
www.wunc.org/economy/2025...
That restaurant now has closed its doors, citing the tariff as the "nail on the coffin."
www.wunc.org/economy/2025...
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“House Republicans have added a plan to raise billions of dollars to help pay for US President Donald Trump’s massive tax cuts through the sale of thousands of acres of federal land…”
Republicans to Pay for Trump Tax Cuts With Sales of Public Land
House Republicans have added a plan to raise billions of dollars to help pay for US President Donald Trump’s massive tax cuts through the sale of thousands of acres of federal land — a politically cha...
www.bloomberg.com
May 8, 2025 at 5:12 AM
“House Republicans have added a plan to raise billions of dollars to help pay for US President Donald Trump’s massive tax cuts through the sale of thousands of acres of federal land…”
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This isn't about dolls.
The prices of essential goods are rising due to tariffs.
Small businesses are scrambling. Dock workers and truckers face layoffs.
Meanwhile, Trump calls this a "good thing" even as his own staff hoards supplies.
He's a mad king detached from reality.
The prices of essential goods are rising due to tariffs.
Small businesses are scrambling. Dock workers and truckers face layoffs.
Meanwhile, Trump calls this a "good thing" even as his own staff hoards supplies.
He's a mad king detached from reality.
May 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This isn't about dolls.
The prices of essential goods are rising due to tariffs.
Small businesses are scrambling. Dock workers and truckers face layoffs.
Meanwhile, Trump calls this a "good thing" even as his own staff hoards supplies.
He's a mad king detached from reality.
The prices of essential goods are rising due to tariffs.
Small businesses are scrambling. Dock workers and truckers face layoffs.
Meanwhile, Trump calls this a "good thing" even as his own staff hoards supplies.
He's a mad king detached from reality.
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Vice President Vance said the fighting between India and Pakistan was "fundamentally none of our business." Experts say the U.S. used to work hard to de-escalate crises between the nuclear states.
By @diaahadid.bsky.social and Omkar Khandekar
By @diaahadid.bsky.social and Omkar Khandekar
Vice President Vance says India-Pakistan fighting is 'none of our business'
Vice President Vance said the fighting between India and Pakistan was "fundamentally none of our business." Experts say the U.S. used to work hard to de-escalate crises between the nuclear states.
www.npr.org
May 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Vice President Vance said the fighting between India and Pakistan was "fundamentally none of our business." Experts say the U.S. used to work hard to de-escalate crises between the nuclear states.
By @diaahadid.bsky.social and Omkar Khandekar
By @diaahadid.bsky.social and Omkar Khandekar
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DOGE was never about "efficiency."
May 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
DOGE was never about "efficiency."
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Shut 'em down, Nancy 👏
Nancy Sinatra Shuts Down MAGA Fan Who Claimed Her Famous Dad Would've Voted For Trump
Nancy walked all over them. 👢👢
www.comicsands.com
May 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Shut 'em down, Nancy 👏
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In an era that looked as if it might be defined by an American man of depraved cruelty, corruption & shame, what a magnificent thing the Catholic Church has done. The elevation of an American man of goodness, grace, humility, mercy & faith to the Throne of St. Peter is moving & momentous for us all.
May 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
In an era that looked as if it might be defined by an American man of depraved cruelty, corruption & shame, what a magnificent thing the Catholic Church has done. The elevation of an American man of goodness, grace, humility, mercy & faith to the Throne of St. Peter is moving & momentous for us all.
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This regime is gutting vital services relied upon by millions...all to extend even more tax cuts (and subsidies) to the super-rich.
(Art work by @doodlebymeg)
(Art work by @doodlebymeg)
May 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
This regime is gutting vital services relied upon by millions...all to extend even more tax cuts (and subsidies) to the super-rich.
(Art work by @doodlebymeg)
(Art work by @doodlebymeg)
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Which states could lose the most from Medicaid cuts floated by the GOP?
South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee – all Trump states.
Republicans seem perfectly happy throwing their own constituents under the bus to dole out tax cuts for the wealthy & corporations.
South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee – all Trump states.
Republicans seem perfectly happy throwing their own constituents under the bus to dole out tax cuts for the wealthy & corporations.
www.nytimes.com
May 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Which states could lose the most from Medicaid cuts floated by the GOP?
South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee – all Trump states.
Republicans seem perfectly happy throwing their own constituents under the bus to dole out tax cuts for the wealthy & corporations.
South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee – all Trump states.
Republicans seem perfectly happy throwing their own constituents under the bus to dole out tax cuts for the wealthy & corporations.
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The Department of Agriculture is demanding sensitive data from states about more than 40 million food stamp recipients, as DOGE is amassing data for immigration enforcement.
USDA, DOGE demand states hand over personal data about food stamp recipients
The Department of Agriculture is demanding sensitive data from states about more than 40 million food stamp recipients, as DOGE is amassing data for immigration enforcement.
www.npr.org
May 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Department of Agriculture is demanding sensitive data from states about more than 40 million food stamp recipients, as DOGE is amassing data for immigration enforcement.
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A federal judge in San Francisco appeared ready to temporarily block the Trump administration's sweeping overhaul of the federal government.
Federal judge appears likely to temporarily halt Trump's sweeping government overhaul
A federal judge in San Francisco appeared ready to temporarily block the Trump administration's sweeping overhaul of the federal government.
www.npr.org
May 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
A federal judge in San Francisco appeared ready to temporarily block the Trump administration's sweeping overhaul of the federal government.
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Gaetz’s political ascent, like Trump’s, was fueled by a rich father who paved his way, and a series of unorthodox financial maneuvers.
How Matt Gaetz used daddy's money to become Trump's favorite congressman
Like the president, the Florida Republican rode family connections, unorthodox real estate deals, and trolling to political fame.
www.motherjones.com
May 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Gaetz’s political ascent, like Trump’s, was fueled by a rich father who paved his way, and a series of unorthodox financial maneuvers.
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When Trump and DOGE take a chainsaw to the IRS, remember that this is who they're really helping. https://itep.org/what-corporations-have-to-gain-from-the-gutting-of-the-irs/
May 9, 2025 at 8:15 PM
When Trump and DOGE take a chainsaw to the IRS, remember that this is who they're really helping. https://itep.org/what-corporations-have-to-gain-from-the-gutting-of-the-irs/
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Colorado’s legislature passed 'The Kelly Loving Act,' named after the trans woman who was slain in the 2022 Club Q shooting.
Colorado lawmakers send weakened trans shield bill to Gov. Jared Polis
Colorado’s legislature passed 'The Kelly Loving Act,' named after the trans woman who was slain in the 2022 Club Q shooting.
bit.ly
May 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Colorado’s legislature passed 'The Kelly Loving Act,' named after the trans woman who was slain in the 2022 Club Q shooting.
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Calling ASD a “disease” is stigmatizing and without basis. Tracking people with ASD in a database is fascistic and terrifying.
April 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Calling ASD a “disease” is stigmatizing and without basis. Tracking people with ASD in a database is fascistic and terrifying.
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The federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ youth who call 988, the national suicide and crisis hotline, according to a Health and Human Services budget draft leaked last week.
HHS plans to cut the national suicide hotline’s program for LGBTQ youth
In February, the program received an average of 2,100 contacts per day.
www.motherjones.com
April 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ youth who call 988, the national suicide and crisis hotline, according to a Health and Human Services budget draft leaked last week.
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"After Musk twice made a gesture that resembled a Nazi salute on Inauguration Day and supported far-right British extremist Tommy Robinson, a group of British activists formed the group 'Everyone Hates Elon'...”
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
Tesla is uniting the anti-Trump movement
Democrats are furious at the Trump administration. But no one is firing them up as much as Elon Musk.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
"After Musk twice made a gesture that resembled a Nazi salute on Inauguration Day and supported far-right British extremist Tommy Robinson, a group of British activists formed the group 'Everyone Hates Elon'...”
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
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Is this who we want to become?!
March 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Is this who we want to become?!
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"Planning a military operation on a device that sucks in phone numbers from complete strangers sounds like a bad idea..."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The Worst Thing a MAGA Warrior Can Do
The response to Signalgate reveals a disjuncture between the seriousness with which MAGA treats foreign enemies and perceived domestic ones.
www.theatlantic.com
March 28, 2025 at 6:41 PM
"Planning a military operation on a device that sucks in phone numbers from complete strangers sounds like a bad idea..."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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For this week's @wunc.org Politics Podcast, State Budget Director Kristin Walker joined me to dig into the "fiscal cliff" revenue projections, @ncgovernor.bsky.social's budget, and more: play.prx.org/listen?ge=pr...
Highlights: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol #ncga
Highlights: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol #ncga
Q&A: State budget director on NC's projected 'fiscal cliff,' governor's budget
State Budget Director Kristin Walker’s team of economists have run the numbers of various revenue scenarios – and she says all of them lead to a “fiscal cliff" where the state sees a major budget shor...
www.wunc.org
March 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
For this week's @wunc.org Politics Podcast, State Budget Director Kristin Walker joined me to dig into the "fiscal cliff" revenue projections, @ncgovernor.bsky.social's budget, and more: play.prx.org/listen?ge=pr...
Highlights: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol #ncga
Highlights: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol #ncga
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Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations.
Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water
Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations.
buff.ly
March 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations.
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Republicans want to fully repeal the estate tax.
This would result in a massive tax cut for the wealthiest families and further entrench an American aristocracy.
How will Republicans pay for it?
With major cuts to social programs like Medicaid and SNAP.
Trickle up economics.
This would result in a massive tax cut for the wealthiest families and further entrench an American aristocracy.
How will Republicans pay for it?
With major cuts to social programs like Medicaid and SNAP.
Trickle up economics.
March 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Republicans want to fully repeal the estate tax.
This would result in a massive tax cut for the wealthiest families and further entrench an American aristocracy.
How will Republicans pay for it?
With major cuts to social programs like Medicaid and SNAP.
Trickle up economics.
This would result in a massive tax cut for the wealthiest families and further entrench an American aristocracy.
How will Republicans pay for it?
With major cuts to social programs like Medicaid and SNAP.
Trickle up economics.