Troy N. Miller
@troynmiller.bsky.social
WVSDEC, At-Large
Co-Owner, We Act Radio;
Executive Producer:
"The Zero Hour with Richard Eskow"
"Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner"
www.blueridgebreakdown.substack.com
Fight for Healthcare, Climate & Appalachian Justice.
Co-Owner, We Act Radio;
Executive Producer:
"The Zero Hour with Richard Eskow"
"Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner"
www.blueridgebreakdown.substack.com
Fight for Healthcare, Climate & Appalachian Justice.
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The Trump Administration is abandoning plans for the biggest-ever cut to Social Security Disability Insurance, which would have hit older workers hardest.
The rule would have devastated up to 1.5 million workers' financial stability, retirement security & access to health care.
wapo.st/4o48J24
The rule would have devastated up to 1.5 million workers' financial stability, retirement security & access to health care.
wapo.st/4o48J24
Social Security scraps plan to limit disability benefits after uproar
The policy would have fundamentally altered who qualifies for the two federal disability programs by eliminating or limiting a person’s age as a factor to consider.
wapo.st
November 19, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The Trump Administration is abandoning plans for the biggest-ever cut to Social Security Disability Insurance, which would have hit older workers hardest.
The rule would have devastated up to 1.5 million workers' financial stability, retirement security & access to health care.
wapo.st/4o48J24
The rule would have devastated up to 1.5 million workers' financial stability, retirement security & access to health care.
wapo.st/4o48J24
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When we say HANDS OFF SOCIAL SECURITY, we mean it!
The Trump Administration is abandoning plans for the biggest-ever cut to Social Security Disability Insurance, which would have hit older workers hardest.
The rule would have devastated up to 1.5 million workers' financial stability, retirement security & access to health care.
wapo.st/4o48J24
The rule would have devastated up to 1.5 million workers' financial stability, retirement security & access to health care.
wapo.st/4o48J24
Social Security scraps plan to limit disability benefits after uproar
The policy would have fundamentally altered who qualifies for the two federal disability programs by eliminating or limiting a person’s age as a factor to consider.
wapo.st
November 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
When we say HANDS OFF SOCIAL SECURITY, we mean it!
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NEW from me: the proposed executive order to block states from regulating AI is indicative of the purchase of our government by tech overlords, & likely to spread to shield any business able to persuade Trump that because they use an algorithm or a computer, they're part of the AI revolution too.
Big Tech Poised to Win Immunity Shield From State AI Regulation - The American Prospect
The Trump administration is readying an executive order preempting constraints on AI. It could become a much more wide-ranging deregulatory tool.
prospect.org
November 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEW from me: the proposed executive order to block states from regulating AI is indicative of the purchase of our government by tech overlords, & likely to spread to shield any business able to persuade Trump that because they use an algorithm or a computer, they're part of the AI revolution too.
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There are more than 13,000 students experiencing homelessness in West Virginia, according to data from the West Virginia Department of Education. A separate document from the department said the number of homeless students for the 2024-25 school year was 15,101, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.
There are more than 13,000 homeless students in WV, and statehouse efforts to help them stalled • West Virginia Watch
Cheyenne Baker had been a straight-A student, but a difficult family life forced her to leave her home and end up homeless.
westvirginiawatch.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
There are more than 13,000 students experiencing homelessness in West Virginia, according to data from the West Virginia Department of Education. A separate document from the department said the number of homeless students for the 2024-25 school year was 15,101, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.
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On the radio show this week we dive into the ongoing fight over the release of the Epstein files, their political implications, and the push for survivor justice w/ @ultraviolet.bsky.social.
November 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
On the radio show this week we dive into the ongoing fight over the release of the Epstein files, their political implications, and the push for survivor justice w/ @ultraviolet.bsky.social.
does the President know that he is in charge of the DoJ?
Mike Johnson lies shamelessly: "The president of the United States supports maximum transparency."
November 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
does the President know that he is in charge of the DoJ?
Jail 'em all. Seize all associated assets.
No need for tariffs -- just confiscate all assets of anyone known to be associated with all the crimes.
This ain't hard, folks.
No need for tariffs -- just confiscate all assets of anyone known to be associated with all the crimes.
This ain't hard, folks.
Felon Trump:
There is NO LIST! It's a HOAX!
Oh wait. Democrats are on THE LIST!
There is NO LIST! It's a HOAX!
Oh wait. Democrats are on THE LIST!
November 16, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Jail 'em all. Seize all associated assets.
No need for tariffs -- just confiscate all assets of anyone known to be associated with all the crimes.
This ain't hard, folks.
No need for tariffs -- just confiscate all assets of anyone known to be associated with all the crimes.
This ain't hard, folks.
yah this is why the airlines love him, because he lets them hose you
The US Transportation Department is abandoning an effort started by the Biden administration to require airlines to provide meals, hotels and cash payouts to passengers affected by significant flight disruptions.
Trump Administration Ditches Plan to Compensate Stranded Flyers
The US Transportation Department is abandoning an effort started by the Biden administration to require airlines to provide meals, hotels and cash payouts to passengers affected by significant flight disruptions.
bloom.bg
November 15, 2025 at 1:11 AM
yah this is why the airlines love him, because he lets them hose you
make child labor great again
November 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
make child labor great again
Sam Petsonk highlights how @jamestalarico.bsky.social is right!
Forget about 'LEFT' vs 'RIGHT'... THIS is the REAL DIVIDE in #America
Find the whole conversation at the link in the comments!
Forget about 'LEFT' vs 'RIGHT'... THIS is the REAL DIVIDE in #America
Find the whole conversation at the link in the comments!
November 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Sam Petsonk highlights how @jamestalarico.bsky.social is right!
Forget about 'LEFT' vs 'RIGHT'... THIS is the REAL DIVIDE in #America
Find the whole conversation at the link in the comments!
Forget about 'LEFT' vs 'RIGHT'... THIS is the REAL DIVIDE in #America
Find the whole conversation at the link in the comments!
wow that'd almost be flinching at an appropriately punitive and deterrent fine if this were 20 or 30 years ago
As part of a deal to dismiss the case, Boeing agreed to pay or invest an additional $1.1 billion in fines, compensation for the crash victims' families, and internal safety and quality measures. n.pr/4nHaB0I
Boeing won't face criminal charge over 737 Max crashes that killed hundreds of people
As part of a deal to dismiss the case, Boeing agreed to pay or invest an additional $1.1 billion in fines, compensation for the crash victims' families, and internal safety and quality measures.
n.pr
November 7, 2025 at 7:49 AM
wow that'd almost be flinching at an appropriately punitive and deterrent fine if this were 20 or 30 years ago
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I had a run in with ICE snatching a man out of his car while walking my children to school this morning in NW DC
I asked a neighbor to continue walking my kids to school and I turned back to document and confront the ICE agents.
I am in contact with @dcmigrantmutualaid.org with the full video.
I asked a neighbor to continue walking my kids to school and I turned back to document and confront the ICE agents.
I am in contact with @dcmigrantmutualaid.org with the full video.
November 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I had a run in with ICE snatching a man out of his car while walking my children to school this morning in NW DC
I asked a neighbor to continue walking my kids to school and I turned back to document and confront the ICE agents.
I am in contact with @dcmigrantmutualaid.org with the full video.
I asked a neighbor to continue walking my kids to school and I turned back to document and confront the ICE agents.
I am in contact with @dcmigrantmutualaid.org with the full video.
wait ballot initiatives aren't required to be unintelligible?
This is how it looked on the ballot.
Clear and easy to understand.
Clear and easy to understand.
November 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
wait ballot initiatives aren't required to be unintelligible?
Yes and it also sounds to me like he's also queuing up to put himself on the ballot again.
I think deep down he likes when Republicans lose. It feeds his ego
November 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Yes and it also sounds to me like he's also queuing up to put himself on the ballot again.
I'm a little suspicious now that part of the reasons the Republicans have allowed this shutdown to drag out now is because it gives cover to the new SNAP rules going into effect because of the OBBB. People may not notice that their benefits are being taken away because of the OBBB vs shutdown
What's happening with SNAP is incredibly uncertain and I'm hearing from comrades all over who are struggling, confused, and getting mixed messages about their bennies. I wrote about how SNAP affects families with medically complex children who use SNAP/WIC at @civileats.com!
Op-ed: The Shutdown Threatens SNAP and WIC for the Most Vulnerable
One in eight Americans rely on food assistance. For families with complex medical challenges, these programs are non-negotiable lifelines.
civileats.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I'm a little suspicious now that part of the reasons the Republicans have allowed this shutdown to drag out now is because it gives cover to the new SNAP rules going into effect because of the OBBB. People may not notice that their benefits are being taken away because of the OBBB vs shutdown
Americans LOVE this program. Here's a FAIR way to EXPAND it.
Watch the whole interview w/ Nancy Altman of @socialsecurityworks.org at the link in the comments.
Watch the whole interview w/ Nancy Altman of @socialsecurityworks.org at the link in the comments.
November 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Americans LOVE this program. Here's a FAIR way to EXPAND it.
Watch the whole interview w/ Nancy Altman of @socialsecurityworks.org at the link in the comments.
Watch the whole interview w/ Nancy Altman of @socialsecurityworks.org at the link in the comments.
If you knew you could pay 100% of your bills for the next 10 years and then still have enough to pay 80% of your bills *forever* at current revenue rates -- would you call yourself bankrupt?
Hell no.
Link to full convo with Nancy Altman of @socialsecurityworks.org in the comments.
Hell no.
Link to full convo with Nancy Altman of @socialsecurityworks.org in the comments.
November 1, 2025 at 11:09 PM
If you knew you could pay 100% of your bills for the next 10 years and then still have enough to pay 80% of your bills *forever* at current revenue rates -- would you call yourself bankrupt?
Hell no.
Link to full convo with Nancy Altman of @socialsecurityworks.org in the comments.
Hell no.
Link to full convo with Nancy Altman of @socialsecurityworks.org in the comments.
Project2025? May as well be Project1975. Republicans never gave up on destroying the American Dream
Link to the full conversation with @hartmannreport.com in the comments
Link to the full conversation with @hartmannreport.com in the comments
November 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Project2025? May as well be Project1975. Republicans never gave up on destroying the American Dream
Link to the full conversation with @hartmannreport.com in the comments
Link to the full conversation with @hartmannreport.com in the comments
THIS Founding Father was the most popular author in 19th century #Appalachia? #history #America #books
Link to the whole conversation with @harveyjkaye.bsky.social
Link to the whole conversation with @harveyjkaye.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
THIS Founding Father was the most popular author in 19th century #Appalachia? #history #America #books
Link to the whole conversation with @harveyjkaye.bsky.social
Link to the whole conversation with @harveyjkaye.bsky.social
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DaMareo Cooper: I grew up on food stamps. I'm from Akron, Ohio and my mother, Patricia Coker, God rest her soul. You know, she literally worked herself to death so that my sister and I could have opportunities. We were in the projects and on welfare. Social safety nets helped my mom take care of us.
October 31, 2025 at 1:52 AM
DaMareo Cooper: I grew up on food stamps. I'm from Akron, Ohio and my mother, Patricia Coker, God rest her soul. You know, she literally worked herself to death so that my sister and I could have opportunities. We were in the projects and on welfare. Social safety nets helped my mom take care of us.
The Reagan Revolution is why we don't fund America first #healthcare
w/ Nancy Altman of @socialsecurityworks.org
w/ Nancy Altman of @socialsecurityworks.org
October 31, 2025 at 12:52 AM
The Reagan Revolution is why we don't fund America first #healthcare
w/ Nancy Altman of @socialsecurityworks.org
w/ Nancy Altman of @socialsecurityworks.org
West Virginia would be one of, if not THE, hardest hit state because of this.
A forthcoming Trump Administration disability rule may be the biggest disability cut of all time, making it harder for older applicants to qualify.
“This is AARP’s population, and we’re very concerned about making it harder to get help when they need it.”
www.aarp.org/social-secur...
“This is AARP’s population, and we’re very concerned about making it harder to get help when they need it.”
www.aarp.org/social-secur...
Social Security Eyes Changes to Disability Rules
Study says new rules could curtail eligibility
www.aarp.org
October 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
West Virginia would be one of, if not THE, hardest hit state because of this.
October 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
From my continued conversation yesterday with @harveyjkaye.bsky.social !
(Link to the full conversation in comments)
(Link to the full conversation in comments)
October 30, 2025 at 3:37 PM
From my continued conversation yesterday with @harveyjkaye.bsky.social !
(Link to the full conversation in comments)
(Link to the full conversation in comments)