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Stinky Pinky she/her/hers

@stinkypinky4u.bsky.social

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Wishing for the enlightenment of all sentient beings and kindness. LCSW/MPH, Evidence-based therapist, lover of books, dogs, embroidery, and humor. Ally LGBTQ+, BIPOC, marginalized populations, women’s rights, reproductive rights, health care for all.

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Stinky Pinky she/her/hers @stinkypinky4u.bsky.social · Nov 23

Stinky Pinky was a not nice name that my older brother and sister teased me with. I remember crying about it in the way way back of the wood paneled station wagon before anyone cared about car seats and seat belts. Now I find it hilarious and my older brother and sister are very nice to me.

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Stinky Pinky she/her/hers @stinkypinky4u.bsky.social · 23h

Truly a disgrace.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

2,500 pantries supported across the state
$80M in state funds fast-tracked for distribution
390 @calvolunteers.bsky.social — with hundreds more waiting in the wings
And National Guard men and women deployed, proud to be the good guys

We will not just let Californians in need go hungry.

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Stinky Pinky she/her/hers @stinkypinky4u.bsky.social · 1d

In other words “I am concerned when it impacts me…”

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carolmbaker.bsky.social @carolmbaker.bsky.social · 1d

I have started to donate money to the Feeding America charity. Well, I have for decades but I'm upping my donation to a much higher level right now. Push this post along so others can help this organization.

www.feedingamerica.org

U.S. Hunger Relief Organization | Feeding America

Feeding America is a nonprofit network of 200 food banks leading the fight against hunger in the United States. Learn how you can help end hunger in America.

www.feedingamerica.org

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Stinky Pinky she/her/hers @stinkypinky4u.bsky.social · 1d

It’s already happened. We went from $1050 a month to $2700 for a silver plan. The Bronze plan is $2200.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @ocasio-cortez.house.gov · 1d

(1/2) To those in NY-14 and beyond with family and loved ones in Jamaica, we stand with you in this moment of uncertainty.

We are wishing the people of Jamaica safety and strength as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall.

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 1d

The government of Jamaica has set up a portal for contributing to official relief efforts. I will update this thread if anything analogous opens up for Haiti, Cuba, or the DR

supportjamaica.gov.jm

Support Jamaica

supportjamaica.gov.jm

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Stinky Pinky she/her/hers @stinkypinky4u.bsky.social · 1d

If only the consequences were as minor

Stinky Pinky she/her/hers @stinkypinky4u.bsky.social · 1d

And sometimes they will close locations to avoid unionization of workers

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Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · 2d

I am interested in starting to hear from care workers on SNAP about your concerns. I'm @motherjones.com's disability reporter. Please be in touch. My email is [email protected] and my Signal is juliametraux.49. Reposts are appreciated.

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Haymarket Books @haymarketbooks.org · 2d

ALL Haymarket EBooks are 80% off through November 7th ✊🏾✊🏿✊🏽

Haymarket Ebooks on sale for $2!

At Haymarket, our mission is to publish books that contribute to struggles for social and economic justice. We strive to make our books a vibrant and organic part of social movements, and we believe t...

www.haymarketbooks.org

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Stinky Pinky she/her/hers @stinkypinky4u.bsky.social · 1d

Yep, $46K for my spouse and myself - for a Bronze plan.

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Stinky Pinky she/her/hers @stinkypinky4u.bsky.social · 1d

Better to get catastrophic health insurance than nothing. Major health care debt could saddle you for life.

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Stinky Pinky she/her/hers @stinkypinky4u.bsky.social · 1d

I will gladly take a one year extension and then have time to keep working on this.

Stinky Pinky she/her/hers @stinkypinky4u.bsky.social · 1d

Massive people dropping out of the insurance pool impacts the cost of insurance for everyone who retains coverage.

Stinky Pinky she/her/hers @stinkypinky4u.bsky.social · 1d

Only 4% had a great deal of confidence in congress. 4%.

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Stinky Pinky she/her/hers @stinkypinky4u.bsky.social · 1d

Depends on the employer. My previous hospital job offered benefits at 50% time but then changed it so you had to work 72 hours. A lot of people lost their insurance.

Stinky Pinky she/her/hers @stinkypinky4u.bsky.social · 1d

Many people qualify because of their dependents.

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Stinky Pinky she/her/hers @stinkypinky4u.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you Wesley for sharing your experience. That is really hard.

Stinky Pinky she/her/hers @stinkypinky4u.bsky.social · 1d

so technically it is possible to work two full-time jobs.

Stinky Pinky she/her/hers @stinkypinky4u.bsky.social · 1d

The people I know working two jobs are working six to seven days a week for most of the day AND they still require SNAP benefits to feed their families. Some people I imagine have a second job as a gig worker (food delivery and ride shares). Also, many jobs are not 9 to 5,

Stinky Pinky she/her/hers @stinkypinky4u.bsky.social · 1d

Yep. Exactly. So, how do you coordinate TWO jobs with shifting schedules along with childcare, which often requires a set schedule? Plus, with Head Start programs losing funding, how are people even supposed to pay for chid care?

Stinky Pinky she/her/hers @stinkypinky4u.bsky.social · 2d

Oh and potentially an extra $10K if I get sick and $16K if both my spouse and I get sick. So that is a bottom line annual outlay of $26K and potentially up to $42K but if I do get sick and I can’t work, I won’t be able to pay for the insurance since I am self-employed.

Stinky Pinky she/her/hers @stinkypinky4u.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, I have to pay $1200 more each month to go down to the Bronze plan and $1700 more to keep my current plan.