rossellamj.bsky.social
@rossellamj.bsky.social
June 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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People caring for a sick or elderly relative are shocked to find out that Medicare does not cover the cost of a nursing home or subsidized care at home. Private health insurance doesn't pay either. The US spends far less money on long-term care than other nations.
www.npr.org/2025/06/20/n...
Why is caregiving so hard in America? The answers emerge in a new film
A new documentary on PBS shows what it's like to care for adult family members and recounts the history of caregiving policy in the U.S., revealing why those caring for family are often on their own.
www.npr.org
June 22, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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conspiracy theories about the Minnesota shooting suspect have gone off the rails -- read @davidgilbert.bsky.social to explain the current state of affairs:
‘Psyop’: How Far-Right Conspiracy Theories About the Minnesota Shooting Evolved to Protect MAGA
Influencers like Alex Jones and Elon Musk have spent the weekend blaming the murder of Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman on leftists and the deep state.
www.wired.com
June 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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California national guard troops and marines deployed to LA to help restore order have told friends and family members they are deeply unhappy about the assignment and worry their only meaningful role will be as pawns in a political battle they don't want to join.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Troops and marines deeply troubled by LA deployment: ‘Morale is not great’
Several service members told advocacy groups they felt like pawns in a political game and assignment was not necessary
www.theguardian.com
June 13, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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Noem’s Goons crossed the reddest of red lines by attacking and handcuffing a U.S. Senator. In times past Senators of both parties would have rallied behind their fellow Senator and called Noem and her henchmen into the Senate to demand their resignations. MAGA Senators will do nothing.

#ProudBlue
Today they have crossed a deep red line.

We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
June 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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America's foreign student fiasco
America's foreign student fiasco
New Zealand universities are being urged to seize the day when it comes to America's turmoil over foreign students.
www.rnz.co.nz
June 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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I elaborated on the point that the Big Beautiful Bill has a pretty direct connection to the ICE raids in Los Angeles: it provides $72 billion for detention and enforcement that would bring community crackdowns to a city near you:
prospect.org/politics/tru...
The Big Beautiful Bill Will Bring ICE Raids to Your City
Senate Democrats don’t have to separate the crackdown in Los Angeles and the Republican bill in Washington. The latter will allow for more of the former.
prospect.org
June 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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June 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
May 23, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Instead of stealing Greenland from Denmark, let’s steal some of their policies.

In Denmark:

- Health care and college are free.  

- The starting wage is $22/hr.

- Paid parental leave is 1 year.

- Paid vacation is 6 weeks.  

- All workers get pensions.
March 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Reminder that instead of attending Donald Trump's first address to Congress tonight I'll be hosting an open-to-all town hall on Facebook live at 6 PM PT. You don't need a Facebook account – or to be an Oregonian – to tune in. Look forward to seeing you all soon.
Oregon Statewide Town Hall with Senator Wyden
Event by People's Town Hall and Senator Ron Wyden on Tuesday, March 4 2025 with 2.5K people interested and 1.7K people going. 51 posts in the discussion.
www.facebook.com
March 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM