Jackie Zamarripa
@redwoodjz.bsky.social
Former NCILIntern former AAPD intern former ASAN volunteer who likes politics and sports
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Important.
NEW: Judge blocks Trump administration's attempt to limit lawmakers' access to immigration jails. Advance notice no longer required & detention facilities at field offices are open to Congress. w/ @kyledcheney.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Judge lifts Trump administration limits on lawmaker visits to ICE jails
A federal judge ruled that ICE cannot enforce newly adopted policies that require lawmakers to provide seven days notice before visiting detention facilities.
www.politico.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Important.
Seriously disabled people already have a hard enough time getting married with asset limits. We don’t need this guy standing in the way.
Here's Trump judicial nominee Justin Olson today, admitting than in 2015, he gave a sermon in which he said that “marriage was not intended for all people,” including “our handicapped friends or our persons with physical disabilities that might prevent the robust marriage that we’re called to.”
December 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Seriously disabled people already have a hard enough time getting married with asset limits. We don’t need this guy standing in the way.
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NEW: Between the federal employees union calling for the government to reopen, SNAP benefits not coming this week and open enrollment, the Shutdown Kabuki theater just became a lot more real. But neither side is blinking.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
The shutdown staring contest will finally get real this week: Who blinks first?
Up until now, most of the American public has been insulated from the shutdown’s effects, Eric Garcia writes. But with SNAP recipients going hungry, labor groups demanding the government reopen and on...
www.independent.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
NEW: Between the federal employees union calling for the government to reopen, SNAP benefits not coming this week and open enrollment, the Shutdown Kabuki theater just became a lot more real. But neither side is blinking.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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SCOOP!
Post reporter Paige Winfield Cunningham obtained documents showing that average Obamacare premiums are set to spike 30 percent.
This escalates the stakes of the government shutdown fight over soaring insurance costs wapo.st/477rixd
Post reporter Paige Winfield Cunningham obtained documents showing that average Obamacare premiums are set to spike 30 percent.
This escalates the stakes of the government shutdown fight over soaring insurance costs wapo.st/477rixd
Average Obamacare premiums are set to rise 30 percent, documents show
The price increases — affecting up to 17 million Americans who buy coverage on the federal marketplace — are by far the largest annual premium increases in recent years.
wapo.st
October 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
SCOOP!
Post reporter Paige Winfield Cunningham obtained documents showing that average Obamacare premiums are set to spike 30 percent.
This escalates the stakes of the government shutdown fight over soaring insurance costs wapo.st/477rixd
Post reporter Paige Winfield Cunningham obtained documents showing that average Obamacare premiums are set to spike 30 percent.
This escalates the stakes of the government shutdown fight over soaring insurance costs wapo.st/477rixd
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Autistic teens are nearly 2x as likely to have an anxiety disorder—not only due to social pressures and sensory overload, but also bc of interoception differences (ability to tune into internal bodily signals like toileting urges, or hunger). TY @craeioe.bsky.social:
crae.ioe.ac.uk/experiences-...
crae.ioe.ac.uk/experiences-...
Experiences of interoception and anxiety in autistic adolescents
A reflexive thematic analysis Kiera Adams, Jonahs Smith, Mary Brown, Geoff Bird, and Polly Waite (2025) research gate We all know the feeling: your heart races before a big event, your stomach twis…
crae.ioe.ac.uk
October 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Autistic teens are nearly 2x as likely to have an anxiety disorder—not only due to social pressures and sensory overload, but also bc of interoception differences (ability to tune into internal bodily signals like toileting urges, or hunger). TY @craeioe.bsky.social:
crae.ioe.ac.uk/experiences-...
crae.ioe.ac.uk/experiences-...
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The average price for a pound of ground beef is $6.32, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. That’s up about 14 percent since Trump took office, and meat remains one of the key drivers of overall inflation in grocery stores. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Political peril spurs Trump to act on beef prices even as ranchers rage
The average price for a pound of ground beef is $6.32, up about 14 percent since Trump took office.
www.politico.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The average price for a pound of ground beef is $6.32, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. That’s up about 14 percent since Trump took office, and meat remains one of the key drivers of overall inflation in grocery stores. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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Key Medicaid provision in Trump’s bill found to violate Senate rules
June 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Key Medicaid provision in Trump’s bill found to violate Senate rules
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"The Senate parliamentarian has advised that a Medicaid provider tax overhaul central to President Donald Trump’s tax cut and spending bill does not adhere to the chamber’s procedural rules, delivering a crucial blow as Republicans rush to finish the package this week."
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Live updates: Key Medicaid provision in Trump's bill found to violate Senate rules
The Senate parliamentarian has advised that a Medicaid provider tax overhaul in President Donald Trump’s tax cuts and spending bill does not adhere to procedural rules.
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June 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"The Senate parliamentarian has advised that a Medicaid provider tax overhaul central to President Donald Trump’s tax cut and spending bill does not adhere to the chamber’s procedural rules, delivering a crucial blow as Republicans rush to finish the package this week."
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States will lose tens of billions of dollars in Medicaid funding because of Trump’s Big Ugly Bill. People will lose access to health care and lives will be lost. What do Republicans have to say? “Well, we are all going to die” or “They’ll get over it.”
June 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
States will lose tens of billions of dollars in Medicaid funding because of Trump’s Big Ugly Bill. People will lose access to health care and lives will be lost. What do Republicans have to say? “Well, we are all going to die” or “They’ll get over it.”
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If seniors in wheelchairs can show up at the Capitol to fight for their health care, the rest of us can show up and say HELL NO to Trump's Medicaid cuts.
June 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
If seniors in wheelchairs can show up at the Capitol to fight for their health care, the rest of us can show up and say HELL NO to Trump's Medicaid cuts.
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republicans may wrongly argue that Medicaid is too costly, but the truth is, it's a vital investment in our society's health and wellbeing. Cutting it would be a catastrophic mistake, one that would harm far more people than it would help. #MedicaidSavesOurLives
June 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
republicans may wrongly argue that Medicaid is too costly, but the truth is, it's a vital investment in our society's health and wellbeing. Cutting it would be a catastrophic mistake, one that would harm far more people than it would help. #MedicaidSavesOurLives
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Mitch McConnell is 100% wrong.
People won't simply "get over it" when Medicaid is destroyed by the Big Beautiful Bill.
In fact, 51,000 Americans will needlessly die every year because of this senseless betrayal.
People won't simply "get over it" when Medicaid is destroyed by the Big Beautiful Bill.
In fact, 51,000 Americans will needlessly die every year because of this senseless betrayal.
June 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Mitch McConnell is 100% wrong.
People won't simply "get over it" when Medicaid is destroyed by the Big Beautiful Bill.
In fact, 51,000 Americans will needlessly die every year because of this senseless betrayal.
People won't simply "get over it" when Medicaid is destroyed by the Big Beautiful Bill.
In fact, 51,000 Americans will needlessly die every year because of this senseless betrayal.
Medicaid is a program that allows me to pay for my aid and to stay in my home, and now Republicans are saying it’s moral to cut it! Unbelievable!
Watching Mike Johnson champion a bill that will cut $715 billion from Medicaid, $300 billion from SNAP and perhaps $500 billion from Medicare
Lie about it-claiming the programs WOULDN'T be cut
And argue the legislation is "moral"
Is maybe the most perverse thing I've ever seen a politician do
Lie about it-claiming the programs WOULDN'T be cut
And argue the legislation is "moral"
Is maybe the most perverse thing I've ever seen a politician do
May 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Medicaid is a program that allows me to pay for my aid and to stay in my home, and now Republicans are saying it’s moral to cut it! Unbelievable!
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I work nights....
We were at the Capitol at 1:30AM with Whip Katherine Clark — she explained what's happening with the House Rules Committee meeting in the dead of night to gut #Medicaid
Call your Member of Congress and tell them not to cut a dime from Medicaid. The Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121.
Call your Member of Congress and tell them not to cut a dime from Medicaid. The Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121.
May 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM
I work nights....
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About half of all childbirths in America are covered by Medicaid.
Over half of all nursing home residents are covered by Medicaid.
Over 79 million people are covered by Medicaid.
And the House GOP’s plans to gut Medicaid would hurt nearly every community in America.
Over half of all nursing home residents are covered by Medicaid.
Over 79 million people are covered by Medicaid.
And the House GOP’s plans to gut Medicaid would hurt nearly every community in America.
March 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
About half of all childbirths in America are covered by Medicaid.
Over half of all nursing home residents are covered by Medicaid.
Over 79 million people are covered by Medicaid.
And the House GOP’s plans to gut Medicaid would hurt nearly every community in America.
Over half of all nursing home residents are covered by Medicaid.
Over 79 million people are covered by Medicaid.
And the House GOP’s plans to gut Medicaid would hurt nearly every community in America.
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New Urban Institute estimates of mandatory #Medicaid work requirements. At least 4.6-5.2 milion people would lose Medicaid coverage but would be significantly higher if work requirements apply beyond Medicaid expansion, some exemptions aren't automatically provided: www.urban.org/research/pub...
March 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
New Urban Institute estimates of mandatory #Medicaid work requirements. At least 4.6-5.2 milion people would lose Medicaid coverage but would be significantly higher if work requirements apply beyond Medicaid expansion, some exemptions aren't automatically provided: www.urban.org/research/pub...
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SHAME ON REP. ANDY HARRIS. Maryland’s 1st district deserves better!
March 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
SHAME ON REP. ANDY HARRIS. Maryland’s 1st district deserves better!
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Disabled People Against Cuts vital solidarity and planning event this weekend. Please RT if possible. #Disability #DisabilityJustice
March 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Disabled People Against Cuts vital solidarity and planning event this weekend. Please RT if possible. #Disability #DisabilityJustice
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Social Security has extremely low fraud rates compared to private retirement programs. Donald Trump’s claims are an effort to manufacture a crisis to justify cutting benefits and stealing our money.
March 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Social Security has extremely low fraud rates compared to private retirement programs. Donald Trump’s claims are an effort to manufacture a crisis to justify cutting benefits and stealing our money.
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I knew this would happen, but it's still surreal to hear another nation's leader talk to us in a televised address the way US presidents have historically spoken to the citizens of countries led by dictators and despots.
Trudeau: "I want to speak first directly to the American people. We don't want this. We want to work with you as a friend and ally. We don't want to see you hurt either. But your government has chosen to do this to you. As of this morning, markets are down and inflation is set to rise dramatically."
March 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I knew this would happen, but it's still surreal to hear another nation's leader talk to us in a televised address the way US presidents have historically spoken to the citizens of countries led by dictators and despots.
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It's time to double down on the advocacy & education. Over the coming weeks & months, the House & Senate have to come to an agreement on one resolution, draft legislation, & then try to pass that legislation. Together, we can stop these cuts & protect Medicaid.
Last night, the House approved a budget resolution that mandates trillions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid.
But the fight is not over.
@kevinprindiville.bsky.social:
"We will make sure lawmakers know that voting to enact these cuts would be voting to abandon older Americans."
But the fight is not over.
@kevinprindiville.bsky.social:
"We will make sure lawmakers know that voting to enact these cuts would be voting to abandon older Americans."
February 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
It's time to double down on the advocacy & education. Over the coming weeks & months, the House & Senate have to come to an agreement on one resolution, draft legislation, & then try to pass that legislation. Together, we can stop these cuts & protect Medicaid.
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The proposed Medicaid cuts are over 10 years, so about $90B per year, approximately 16% of the Medicaid budget (Medicaid/CHIPS was about $580B last year). The ACA Medicaid expansion is about 20% of the annual Medicaid budget. You can see where this is headed.
www.kff.org/medicaid/iss....
www.kff.org/medicaid/iss....
Eliminating the Medicaid Expansion Federal Match Rate: State-by-State Estimates | KFF
This analysis examines the potential impacts on states and Medicaid enrollees of eliminating the 90% federal match rate for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) expansion. Eliminating the federal match rate ...
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February 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The proposed Medicaid cuts are over 10 years, so about $90B per year, approximately 16% of the Medicaid budget (Medicaid/CHIPS was about $580B last year). The ACA Medicaid expansion is about 20% of the annual Medicaid budget. You can see where this is headed.
www.kff.org/medicaid/iss....
www.kff.org/medicaid/iss....
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A week of conflicting statements makes me wonder whether Trump's staff knows what he really thinks about Medicaid -- or, honestly, whether Trump himself knows
But I think the ambiguity tells us a lot --about where this debate is headed, how he'll act and what the program's defenders need to do
But I think the ambiguity tells us a lot --about where this debate is headed, how he'll act and what the program's defenders need to do
Donald Trump Is Setting Up A War On Medicaid
History shows trying to cut the program is politically risky. That doesn't mean Trump won't try.
www.huffpost.com
February 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
A week of conflicting statements makes me wonder whether Trump's staff knows what he really thinks about Medicaid -- or, honestly, whether Trump himself knows
But I think the ambiguity tells us a lot --about where this debate is headed, how he'll act and what the program's defenders need to do
But I think the ambiguity tells us a lot --about where this debate is headed, how he'll act and what the program's defenders need to do
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Republicans want to slash Medicaid — a death sentence for thousands of Americans. Medicaid provides health care to more than 37 million kids, funding for 2/3 of seniors in nursing homes & is 40% of the revenue for community health centers.
We must EXPAND Medicaid, not cut it.
We must EXPAND Medicaid, not cut it.
February 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Republicans want to slash Medicaid — a death sentence for thousands of Americans. Medicaid provides health care to more than 37 million kids, funding for 2/3 of seniors in nursing homes & is 40% of the revenue for community health centers.
We must EXPAND Medicaid, not cut it.
We must EXPAND Medicaid, not cut it.
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And this is when we all come to understand how weak the ADA is. It largely relies on voluntary compliance. The only remedy for violations is litigation. Ask me how I know this….
Did any single journalist bring up the ADA?
Or that what Trump said was textbook discrimination?
Or that what Trump said was textbook discrimination?
A reporter directly asked Trump press secretary if disabled people still have a place in federal jobs and whether they still have protections.
Her answer? “We will be taking a common sense approach”
Please stand with disabled people. Fight for us to maintain jobs, accessibility & the ADA
Her answer? “We will be taking a common sense approach”
Please stand with disabled people. Fight for us to maintain jobs, accessibility & the ADA
February 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
And this is when we all come to understand how weak the ADA is. It largely relies on voluntary compliance. The only remedy for violations is litigation. Ask me how I know this….