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Julie Bogen @juliebogen.bsky.social · 2h

“I protect the family,” I whisper as I apply sunscreen to my screaming 2YO.

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Drew F. Lawrence @dflawrence.bsky.social · 1d

Troops stung by ‘hard’ credit checks and unexpected denials in USAA’s relief loans — latest from me @taskandpurpose.com

One soldier messaged USAA’s chatbot about his denied loan. It pushed a credit card, then said to consider opening an account with Navy Fed.
taskandpurpose.com/military-lif...

Troops stung by ‘hard’ credit checks and unexpected denials in USAA’s relief loans

Some troops were surpised by hard credit checks and unexpected denials for relief loans by military-friendly lender USAA.

taskandpurpose.com

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Julie Bogen @juliebogen.bsky.social · 1d

I have much to say about this, not the least of which is that the military recruits by seeking out young people who need money or training in areas that aren’t all known for being super well educated. It’s also only approx 60/40 conservative/liberal. www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...

Military veterans remain a Republican group, backing Trump over Harris by wide margin

Veteran voters have long been more likely to align themselves with the Republican Party than the Democratic Party.

www.pewresearch.org

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Julie Bogen @juliebogen.bsky.social · 2d

Oh and more than 90% of those spouses identify as women. trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/wp-content/u...

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Julie Bogen @juliebogen.bsky.social · 2d

And according to a 2024 DOL VETS report, military spouses who are able to find jobs earn approximately 38% less than their nonmilitary peers.

These families are facing so much economic uncertainty even in normal circumstances. This shutdown is crushing them. www.theatlantic.com/family/archi...

The Dismal Career Opportunities for Military Spouses

For the partners of America’s active-duty service members, finding a stable, well-paid job is often impossible.

www.theatlantic.com

Julie Bogen @juliebogen.bsky.social · 2d

The milspouse unemployment rate is approximately 6x the national average, and nearly two-thirds of military families already report "stress due to their current financial situation." They also report difficulty making ends meet at twice the rate of civilians. www.theatlantic.com/family/archi...

The Dismal Career Opportunities for Military Spouses

For the partners of America’s active-duty service members, finding a stable, well-paid job is often impossible.

www.theatlantic.com

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Julie Bogen @juliebogen.bsky.social · 2d

A reminder (from my 2019 @theatlantic.com reporting) that as military families go without pay this shutdown, many of them are single-paycheck households relying on the servicemember's income because the spouses have been pushed out of the workforce.

www.theatlantic.com/family/archi...

The Dismal Career Opportunities for Military Spouses

For the partners of America’s active-duty service members, finding a stable, well-paid job is often impossible.

www.theatlantic.com

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Shefali Luthra @shefali.bsky.social · 5d

“My biggest fear is going to the hospital."

Pregnant immigrants are terrified ICE will show up outside the doctors' office or at the hospital. So they're skipping the care necessary to ensure a healthy birth.

Some experience dangerous complications as a result.

19thnews.org/2025/10/preg...

ICE fears put pregnant immigrants and their babies at risk

Fear of deportation is deterring people without permanent legal status from critical care. Doctors are worried for their health — and the health of their pregnancies.

19thnews.org

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Julie Bogen @juliebogen.bsky.social · 13d

Source request:

GOLF CART PEOPLE. Do you own a golf cart? Maybe you bought it for your kids, or for scooting around your beach town, or for some other reason where it made sense to your life but not for actual use on a golf course.

I want to hear from you! [email protected]

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Julie Bogen @juliebogen.bsky.social · 16d

Parents: did your high schooler request a backpack this year that's ostensibly for a little kids? If so, I want to talk to you for a story! Reply, DM, or email me at [email protected]

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Julie Bogen @juliebogen.bsky.social · 7d

A Northern California woman was twice denied an emergency abortion and sent home, according to a new lawsuit. In one instance, she developed life-threatening sepsis.

H/t @jessicavalenti.bsky.social @kylietcheung.bsky.social
www.sfchronicle.com/california/a...

California woman sues Catholic hospitals alleging emergency abortion denials

A California woman says Dignity Health twice denied emergency abortions at 17 weeks due to religious restrictions. A lawsuit was filed in S.F. Superior Court.

www.sfchronicle.com

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Julie Bogen @juliebogen.bsky.social · 10d

also, lol.

Julie Bogen @juliebogen.bsky.social · 10d

There's a lot you can say about Tuckernuck, but this is definitely worth highlighting (h/t @thecut.com) www.thecut.com/article/tuck...

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Julie Bogen @juliebogen.bsky.social · 11d

I did it: I heard a Youth use the phrase "six seven" in the wild

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Julie Bogen @juliebogen.bsky.social · 11d

Hearings begin today on a S.Carolina Senate bill that could set the model for national abortion bans — ELIMINATING exceptions for rape + incest, allowing women to be charged with murder, redefining birth control to exclude IUDs, etc. H/T @jessicavalenti.bsky.social: www.thestate.com/news/politic...

Near total abortion ban proposed. Six restrictions SC is weighing in new bill.

If passed as currently written, a new abortion ban could create sweeping restrictions to reproductive healthcare.

www.thestate.com

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Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 12d

"Intentionally or not, Trump is adding weight to this burden that women are already carrying as family health managers." - my thoughts in this terrific piece from @bcrodriguez.bsky.social for @19thnews.org on the gendered burdens of attacks on Tylenol and vaccines.

19thnews.org/2025/09/chil...

Trump’s vision for childhood vaccines could hurt working moms the most

“Intentionally or not, Trump is adding weight to this burden that women are already carrying as family health managers."

19thnews.org

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Ms. Magazine @msmagazine.com · 12d

Fever itself can endanger fetal development—which is why Tylenol remains an important tool for protecting moms and babies.

Pregnant Women Deserve Pain and Fever Relief Without Judgment

Fever itself can endanger fetal development, which is why Tylenol remains an important tool for protecting pregnant moms and babies.

msmagazine.com

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Julie Bogen @juliebogen.bsky.social · 13d

Source request:

GOLF CART PEOPLE. Do you own a golf cart? Maybe you bought it for your kids, or for scooting around your beach town, or for some other reason where it made sense to your life but not for actual use on a golf course.

I want to hear from you! [email protected]

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Julie Bogen @juliebogen.bsky.social · 13d

Been listening to a lot of Red Hearse, Sydney Ross Mitchell (Looking Forward to The Kill & The Edge both excellent songs), Audrey Hobert (Sue Me is v catchy), and TON of Chloe Qisha!

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Julie Bogen @juliebogen.bsky.social · 16d

Parents: did your high schooler request a backpack this year that's ostensibly for a little kids? If so, I want to talk to you for a story! Reply, DM, or email me at [email protected]

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 26d

An analysis underscores the connection between abortion access and economic stability: more people becoming pregnant and being forced into poverty led to higher property crimes.

Abortion bans push families deeper into poverty and drive up crime, economists say

Researchers found a “strikingly large” relationship between restrictions on abortion and property crime, underscoring the connection between abortion bans and poverty.

19thnews.org

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Julie Bogen @juliebogen.bsky.social · 26d

Just want to reiterate this insane flag from @jessicavalenti.bsky.social:

In a statement to @nytimes.com, the Trump administration referred to IUDs and other birth control as "abortifacient" (meaning they facilitate abortions, which they do not).

jessica.substack.com/p/trump-birt...

The Trump Administration Says IUDs and the Pill Are Abortions

9.12.25

jessica.substack.com

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Shefali Luthra @shefali.bsky.social · 27d

RFK Jr.'s newly appointed members of a top vaccine advisory panel include an anti-abortion OBGYN from Louisiana who's spoken at Right to Life events and defended the state's abortion restrictions:

www.wwno.org/public-healt...

prolifelouisiana.org/addressing-p...

Rape and incest exceptions voted down along party lines in Louisiana House committee

Two bills to add rape and incest exceptions to Louisiana’s abortion ban failed in the state House Criminal Justice Committee on Wednesday.

www.wwno.org

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19thnews @19thnews.org · Sep 10

The prominent 31-year-old media personality encouraged young women to have more babies, called for a ban on gender-affirming care and advocated for gun rights.

Charlie Kirk, right-wing activist, is fatally shot

The prominent 31-year-old media personality encouraged young women to have more babies, called for a ban on gender-affirming care and advocated for gun rights.

19thnews.org

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Julie Bogen @juliebogen.bsky.social · Aug 19

The Dept of Vet Affairs has proposed a policy change that advocates for reproductive rights say could become one of the strictest abortion bans nationwide, first targeting veterans & their families.

Read @juliannemcshane.bsky.social for @motherjones.com: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Trump administration moves quietly to eliminate life-saving abortions for veterans

The policy would prevent veterans and their dependents from accessing abortions following rape, incest, or life-threatening emergencies.

www.motherjones.com

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