melinda
@melwedde.bsky.social
imagining a better future
pittsburgh
she/her
pittsburgh
she/her
Reposted by melinda
Essentially, this is a case of over promising and under-delivering. In fact, the defining trait of Trump’s second presidency has been avoiding having him in a room with Schumer and Jeffries to cut a deal. This is why Johnson put the debt limit in OBBBA, which pissed off Rand Paul.
November 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Essentially, this is a case of over promising and under-delivering. In fact, the defining trait of Trump’s second presidency has been avoiding having him in a room with Schumer and Jeffries to cut a deal. This is why Johnson put the debt limit in OBBBA, which pissed off Rand Paul.
Reposted by melinda
We...desperately need more low-income people in Congress who know what it's like to navigate health insurance problems. But we live in an ableist society where it's hard for younger disabled and chronically ill politicians to get elected.
November 10, 2025 at 3:18 AM
We...desperately need more low-income people in Congress who know what it's like to navigate health insurance problems. But we live in an ableist society where it's hard for younger disabled and chronically ill politicians to get elected.
and that would’ve been healthcare for workers
November 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
and that would’ve been healthcare for workers
Oh this is devastating. I’m so sorry, please take care of yourselves and know that whatever grief and trauma you’re feeling is real
November 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Oh this is devastating. I’m so sorry, please take care of yourselves and know that whatever grief and trauma you’re feeling is real