Melissa Amara
@melissaamara.bsky.social
Former goodie two shoes
And if you’re born with a chronic condition, have an accident, whatever - you are no less entitled to care than anyone else.
Single payer systems work and produce better outcomes for less money than what we have now
Single payer systems work and produce better outcomes for less money than what we have now
Markwayne Mullin on healthcare: "What the president would like to do is say, hey, if you take care of yourself -- you don't smoke, you don't dip, you're not drinking, you're not overweight, you're working out -- then you should pay less than the guy that obviously is not taking care of himself."
November 26, 2025 at 2:07 AM
And if you’re born with a chronic condition, have an accident, whatever - you are no less entitled to care than anyone else.
Single payer systems work and produce better outcomes for less money than what we have now
Single payer systems work and produce better outcomes for less money than what we have now
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Biden had a bad debate performance and got ran out of the race. The double standard really needs to be studied.
November 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Biden had a bad debate performance and got ran out of the race. The double standard really needs to be studied.
This is the point! Authoritarians believe they *are* the law.
MAGA backs trump for exactly this reason: they want to be so powerful that they aren't held accountable, just like him.
They like that teflon don has openly broken the law and as yet evaded justice.
MAGA backs trump for exactly this reason: they want to be so powerful that they aren't held accountable, just like him.
They like that teflon don has openly broken the law and as yet evaded justice.
The draft dodging idiot posted a pic of this West Point plaque. It contains these words:
“Our American Code of Military Obedience requires that, should orders and the law ever conflict, our officers must obey the law.”
That is precisely what Senator Mark Kelly told officers to do. #NoSedition
“Our American Code of Military Obedience requires that, should orders and the law ever conflict, our officers must obey the law.”
That is precisely what Senator Mark Kelly told officers to do. #NoSedition
November 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
This is the point! Authoritarians believe they *are* the law.
MAGA backs trump for exactly this reason: they want to be so powerful that they aren't held accountable, just like him.
They like that teflon don has openly broken the law and as yet evaded justice.
MAGA backs trump for exactly this reason: they want to be so powerful that they aren't held accountable, just like him.
They like that teflon don has openly broken the law and as yet evaded justice.
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A turkey pardon assumes that the turkey has committed a crime. End the carceral state.
November 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A turkey pardon assumes that the turkey has committed a crime. End the carceral state.
Soft power is how we "won" the cold war.
If we aren't providing practical, material help, someone else might, and that is how extremist groups gain popularity and recruit.
If we aren't providing practical, material help, someone else might, and that is how extremist groups gain popularity and recruit.
November 25, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Soft power is how we "won" the cold war.
If we aren't providing practical, material help, someone else might, and that is how extremist groups gain popularity and recruit.
If we aren't providing practical, material help, someone else might, and that is how extremist groups gain popularity and recruit.
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Today in accidentally "radical" Canva Templates:
Thanksgiving Class Agenda
- boycott
- mutual aid
- deconstruct traditions that uphold entrenched power
Thanksgiving Class Agenda
- boycott
- mutual aid
- deconstruct traditions that uphold entrenched power
November 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Today in accidentally "radical" Canva Templates:
Thanksgiving Class Agenda
- boycott
- mutual aid
- deconstruct traditions that uphold entrenched power
Thanksgiving Class Agenda
- boycott
- mutual aid
- deconstruct traditions that uphold entrenched power
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I stand with Sen. Mark Kelly.
To all active and retired US Military members: Defy illegal orders. Defy Unconstitutional orders. When you swore an oath, you were not reciting a poem – you were making a commitment.
To all active and retired US Military members: Defy illegal orders. Defy Unconstitutional orders. When you swore an oath, you were not reciting a poem – you were making a commitment.
November 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I stand with Sen. Mark Kelly.
To all active and retired US Military members: Defy illegal orders. Defy Unconstitutional orders. When you swore an oath, you were not reciting a poem – you were making a commitment.
To all active and retired US Military members: Defy illegal orders. Defy Unconstitutional orders. When you swore an oath, you were not reciting a poem – you were making a commitment.
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It’s crazy to think about the crimes we’re going to learn about after this regime ends.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
November 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
It’s crazy to think about the crimes we’re going to learn about after this regime ends.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
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PERFECT 👏👏👏🔥🔥
PERFECT 👏👏👏🔥🔥
EDITORIAL: Trump's savage call for executing Dem vets in Congress warrants impeachment - Sentinel Colorado
'His behavior is not only reducing the presidency to a treacherous farce, he is rapidly dragging the Republican Party down with him'
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November 22, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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PERFECT 👏👏👏🔥🔥
PERFECT 👏👏👏🔥🔥
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Zohran flip your hair again we need healthcare get him to give us healthcare.
November 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Zohran flip your hair again we need healthcare get him to give us healthcare.
Just rediscovered livingwage.mit.edu and there is not enough time in one week for me to process this
livingwage.mit.edu/metros/36540
livingwage.mit.edu/metros/36540
Living Wage Calculator
livingwage.mit.edu
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Just rediscovered livingwage.mit.edu and there is not enough time in one week for me to process this
livingwage.mit.edu/metros/36540
livingwage.mit.edu/metros/36540
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Most of us have no idea how bad it is inside ICE detention centers because they have kept it hidden. Then a truth teller shows up and says it plain.
The conditions are filthy. The treatment is inhumane. The abuse is Systematic and routine.
The conditions are filthy. The treatment is inhumane. The abuse is Systematic and routine.
November 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Most of us have no idea how bad it is inside ICE detention centers because they have kept it hidden. Then a truth teller shows up and says it plain.
The conditions are filthy. The treatment is inhumane. The abuse is Systematic and routine.
The conditions are filthy. The treatment is inhumane. The abuse is Systematic and routine.
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Swiss officials gave Trump a special Rolex desk clock and a 1 kilogram gold bar and he gave them lower tariffs. Unprecedentedly corrupt.
The founders were so concerned about bribery that the Constitution forbids it three different times. Two emoluments clauses and an impeachable offense.
The founders were so concerned about bribery that the Constitution forbids it three different times. Two emoluments clauses and an impeachable offense.
November 17, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Swiss officials gave Trump a special Rolex desk clock and a 1 kilogram gold bar and he gave them lower tariffs. Unprecedentedly corrupt.
The founders were so concerned about bribery that the Constitution forbids it three different times. Two emoluments clauses and an impeachable offense.
The founders were so concerned about bribery that the Constitution forbids it three different times. Two emoluments clauses and an impeachable offense.
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"It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 members of the United States Senate over $1,000,000 a piece and we are robbing people of their food assistance and healthcare to pay for it. How is this even on the floor!?"
Rep. AOC
Rep. AOC
November 12, 2025 at 11:26 PM
"It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 members of the United States Senate over $1,000,000 a piece and we are robbing people of their food assistance and healthcare to pay for it. How is this even on the floor!?"
Rep. AOC
Rep. AOC
No spoilers - but the Octordle editor has been through something and it laying it all out there
November 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
No spoilers - but the Octordle editor has been through something and it laying it all out there
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This Veterans Day, I’m thinking of the millions of Americans who have served in uniform — and how our government is failing them right now.
Words aren’t enough, we need actions. Fund the VA. Fund mental healthcare. And end endless wars.
Words aren’t enough, we need actions. Fund the VA. Fund mental healthcare. And end endless wars.
November 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
This Veterans Day, I’m thinking of the millions of Americans who have served in uniform — and how our government is failing them right now.
Words aren’t enough, we need actions. Fund the VA. Fund mental healthcare. And end endless wars.
Words aren’t enough, we need actions. Fund the VA. Fund mental healthcare. And end endless wars.
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Honoring every veteran today—and holding close the more than 5,000 trans service members and their families who were forced out this year despite serving with courage, skill, and honor. Their dedication is undeniable. Their dignity is non-negotiable. We fight for them, always. 🏳️⚧️🇺🇸
November 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Honoring every veteran today—and holding close the more than 5,000 trans service members and their families who were forced out this year despite serving with courage, skill, and honor. Their dedication is undeniable. Their dignity is non-negotiable. We fight for them, always. 🏳️⚧️🇺🇸
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“Did women ruin the workplace?” is of course wildly misogynistic. But beyond that, this framing assumes the nostalgic version of “the workplace” was good and awesome and worth maintaining. I hope women have ruined the workplace. Let’s go, girls!
November 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
“Did women ruin the workplace?” is of course wildly misogynistic. But beyond that, this framing assumes the nostalgic version of “the workplace” was good and awesome and worth maintaining. I hope women have ruined the workplace. Let’s go, girls!
Oh we’re going to Ruin the Workplace harder
November 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Oh we’re going to Ruin the Workplace harder
If only people were paid according to the value and profit they create instead of how replaceable CEOs think they are.
No CEO or shareholder should make more than 100X what their lowest paid employee makes.
No CEO or shareholder should make more than 100X what their lowest paid employee makes.
It's never too late to grasp that if someone works full-time and receives SNAP, it means YOUR taxpayer dollars are subsidizing the COMPANY because it refuses to pay them a livable wage.
November 7, 2025 at 8:07 PM
If only people were paid according to the value and profit they create instead of how replaceable CEOs think they are.
No CEO or shareholder should make more than 100X what their lowest paid employee makes.
No CEO or shareholder should make more than 100X what their lowest paid employee makes.
City people are more progressive because they see government infrastructure working for people every day.
Rural people are more conservative because they don't see 'the government' they see *their neighbors* doing this work whether taxes paid for it or not.
1/84659 reasons
Rural people are more conservative because they don't see 'the government' they see *their neighbors* doing this work whether taxes paid for it or not.
1/84659 reasons
It shouldn’t be forgotten that a big piece of Mamdani’s campaign was simply “cities are cool and lots of people enjoy living in them” which in and of itself dismantles alot of rightwing talking points
November 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
City people are more progressive because they see government infrastructure working for people every day.
Rural people are more conservative because they don't see 'the government' they see *their neighbors* doing this work whether taxes paid for it or not.
1/84659 reasons
Rural people are more conservative because they don't see 'the government' they see *their neighbors* doing this work whether taxes paid for it or not.
1/84659 reasons
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
October 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
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A witness in our case had ICE reject all her documents after using facial rec on her.
For her, tho, it seemed like nothing could make them accept that she has a right to be here.
Either way, a gov policy of not trusting gov-issued docs is going to violate lots of people's rights.
For her, tho, it seemed like nothing could make them accept that she has a right to be here.
Either way, a gov policy of not trusting gov-issued docs is going to violate lots of people's rights.
October 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A witness in our case had ICE reject all her documents after using facial rec on her.
For her, tho, it seemed like nothing could make them accept that she has a right to be here.
Either way, a gov policy of not trusting gov-issued docs is going to violate lots of people's rights.
For her, tho, it seemed like nothing could make them accept that she has a right to be here.
Either way, a gov policy of not trusting gov-issued docs is going to violate lots of people's rights.
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If SNAP benefits vanished tomorrow, feeding 42 million Americans for a month would cost about $7.8 billion.That’s less than 1% of the combined net worth of the three richest men in the U.S. A reminder of how obscene inequality has become and how easily hunger could be solved if we chose to.
October 29, 2025 at 11:55 AM
If SNAP benefits vanished tomorrow, feeding 42 million Americans for a month would cost about $7.8 billion.That’s less than 1% of the combined net worth of the three richest men in the U.S. A reminder of how obscene inequality has become and how easily hunger could be solved if we chose to.