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NPR @npr.org · Aug 3

When public media disappears, so do the stories that bring us together.

With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.

If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq

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David Gayes @dgayes.bsky.social · Jul 3

Devastating day for disabled Americans, we keep fighting together .

AAPD - The American Association of People with Disabilities @aapd.com · Jul 3

The House just voted nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts into law. Like many disabled people, we are outraged, heartbroken, and terrified. But thanks to community, we are also not alone.

Read AAPD's full statement: www.aapd.com/aapd-respond...

American Association of People with Disabilities Responds to Passage of Budget Reconciliation Bill: “This Is A Devastating Day for Disabled Americans” - AAPD

For Immediate Release: July 3, 2025 Contact: Jess Davidson, [email protected]; 202-465-5528 WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives held its final vote on the budget r...

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PNW Dog Mom - Robyn @robynlihau.bsky.social · Jun 30

As Politics Girl Leigh McGowan suggested, many people don't realized their health care or that of a parents care home is Medicaid fund. Encourage them to check if they are under one of these programs.

www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/state-medica...

Medicaid By State: Alternative Names and Contact Information

Below are direct links to each states’ Medicaid website. For those hoping to qualify for…

www.medicaidplanningassistance.org

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MAinNC @martyd409.bsky.social · Jun 30

Seems like yet another good day to remember this

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Tammy Duckworth @duckworth.senate.gov · Jun 30

Trump is no savior of the middle class.

Firefighters, teachers, police officers, truck drivers—

All of these Americans are set to lose $500 on average as a result of Trump’s tariffs and his Big, Beautiful Bill.

Meanwhile, millionaires will get a $300,000 handout.

Hell no.

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · Jun 30

Republicans just voted NO to saving health care for MILLIONS of people.

@wyden.senate.gov demanded that the Senate remove every single Medicaid cut from this bill because we believe no baby should go hungry so Jeff Bezos can buy another yacht.

Hear that again: Republicans voted NO.

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · Jun 30

BREAKING: Senate Republicans are taking votes right now to jam through their awful bill.

They don’t want you to know all the bad votes they’re taking.

I’m making sure you know EXACTLY where they stand and what they’re doing.🧵

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · Jun 30

🔥 North Carolina Republican Tillis is now on the senate floor spitting truth bombs about #TrumpsTrillionsTransfer kicking millions off of health coverage — unleashed after announcing his retirement in the wake of Trump attacking him for opposing it.

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Senator Tammy Baldwin @baldwin.senate.gov · Jun 28

❌Kicking 16 million off health care
❌Taking away food from seniors and kids
❌Putting rural hospitals at risk

The Republicans' budget bill is nothing but bad news for American families.

That’s why I am voting NO.

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · Jun 28

BREAKING: 1 in 4 nursing homes say they will be forced to close if Republicans pass Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill.

No grandma should be kicked out of her nursing home so that Mark Zuckerberg can buy another Hawaiian island.

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · Jun 29

Republican Senators voting for Trump's bill:

Please explain to Vivi why it's okay to make cuts to the program that helps pay for her wheelchair, her therapists, and her aide.

Just look her and millions of other kids in the eye and say that you think cutting their care is okay.

Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · Jun 28

Kids like Vivian shouldn’t have to lobby senators to have health care. I’m in this fight all the way.

Kids like Vivian shouldn’t have to lobby senators to have healthcare. I’m in this fight all the way.

YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren

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David Gayes @dgayes.bsky.social · Jun 25

Call your Senators ! No cuts to Medicaid!

AAPD - The American Association of People with Disabilities @aapd.com · Jun 25

The Senate is currently pushing through a budget bill with devastating cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. If it passes, hundreds of thousands of disabled people will die. Learn what’s in the bill and how to take urgent action by reading AAPD’s statement:

www.aapd.com/senate-medic...

AAPD Strongly Condemns Senate Proposal That Slashes Medicaid and Threatens Disabled Lives - AAPD

For Immediate Release: June 25, 2025 Contact: Jess Davidson at [email protected]; 202-465-5528 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) strongly condemns the S...

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thearcoftucson.bsky.social @thearcoftucson.bsky.social · Jun 13

Happy Father’s Day to dads & father figures who show up in ways that matter—believing in their kid's w/ disabilities, supporting their goals, & advocating for what they need. We asked people w/ disabilities: How has your dad or father figure impacted your life? Please read on. pulse.ly/rntwdrumqr

Support. Guidance. Being Present. People with disabilities reflect on the dads who've made a difference.

The Arc of the US Facebook Post
Happy Father’s Day weekend to the dads and father figures who show up in ways that matter—believing in their children with disabilities, supporting their goals, and advocating for what they need.
We asked people with disabilities: How has your dad or father figure impacted your life?
They didn’t talk about perfect dads. They talked about the ones who stayed, listened, and supported them. Take a moment to read them all: https://pulse.ly/rntwdrumqr
We know today can feel complicated for some. We honor all the ways love and family can show up.

"My dad turned my fear into understanding." -Jonathan Gardner.

"He doesn't define me by the things I don't have or can't do because I have a disability." Veronica Ayala

"Having watched my dad advocate for me through the years gave me the desire to advocate for others." -Mark Dixon.

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David Gayes @dgayes.bsky.social · Jun 4

Thank you @stevenpmillies.com !

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David Gayes @dgayes.bsky.social · Jun 4

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David Gayes @dgayes.bsky.social · Jun 3

Thank you to @America Magizine for sharing my perspective on proposed Medicaid cuts! No cuts to Medicaid! www.americamagazine.org/politics-soc...

I use Medicaid every day. I fear my lifeline is about to be cut.

Medicaid programs allow more children to attend school and climb out of poverty, and they allow some 4.5 million people to live in their own homes rather than in institutions.

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David Gayes @dgayes.bsky.social · Jun 3

Thank you to @America Magizine for sharing my perspective on proposed Medicaid cuts! No cuts to Medicaid! www.americamagazine.org/politics-soc...

I use Medicaid every day. I fear my lifeline is about to be cut.

Medicaid programs allow more children to attend school and climb out of poverty, and they allow some 4.5 million people to live in their own homes rather than in institutions.

www.americamagazine.org

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David Gayes @dgayes.bsky.social · Jun 3

Thank you to @America Magizine for sharing my perspective on proposed Medicaid cuts! No cuts to Medicaid! www.americamagazine.org/politics-soc...

I use Medicaid every day. I fear my lifeline is about to be cut.

Medicaid programs allow more children to attend school and climb out of poverty, and they allow some 4.5 million people to live in their own homes rather than in institutions.

www.americamagazine.org

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David Gayes @dgayes.bsky.social · May 26

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David Gayes @dgayes.bsky.social · May 20

www.yahoo.com/news/the-gop...?

The GOP wants work requirements for Medicaid. Here's what those rules do (and don't) accomplish.

Evidence shows that the rules have little effect on employment, but do cause eligible people to lose benefits they rely on.

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AAPD - The American Association of People with Disabilities @aapd.com · May 13

EARLIER: Michael Lewis, AAPD’s Director of Policy, joined 100s of disabled advocates on Capitol Hill to protest Congress’ cruel Reconciliation Bill. This proposal puts millions at risk by gutting Medicaid, threatening lives & the critical care that so many depend on. www.youtube.com/shorts/epPVE...

AAPD's on Capitol Hill in Defense of Medicaid!

YouTube video by AAPD

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Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · May 13

The corporate media is so easily manipulated. The Medicaid cuts are less "drastic" cause ONLY 14 m lose insurance. Tariffs were slashed because they are only 30 percent. Were they always this easily manipulated? is the stenography laziness or fear?

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David Gayes @dgayes.bsky.social · May 13

No cuts to Medicaid . Call your congressional leaders now.

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AAPD - The American Association of People with Disabilities @aapd.com · May 13

Congress has released a budget with proposed Medicaid cuts that will kill disabled and aging Americans. This isn’t about right vs. left. This is right vs. wrong.

Take action to prevent these devastating cuts: aapd.quorum.us/campaign/111...

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Maria Town @mariatown.bsky.social · May 8

More than ten hours on the National Mall holding vigil and listening to stories of people who benefit from Medicaid, and I’ve got two words for you: Protect Medicaid. #ProtectMedicaid #CareCantWait

Photo of advocates in front of the US Capitol at night. They hold letters made with string lights that read protect Medicaid.

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AAPD - The American Association of People with Disabilities @aapd.com · May 7

HAPPENING NOW: 24-hour Medicaid Vigil at the National Mall 🕯️

Medicaid is not just a line item in a budget – it's a lifeline for millions of people and families. That’s why we’re joining a 24-hour #ProtectMedicaid vigil at the U.S. Capitol. Join us! go.caringacross.org/a/dc-medicai...

Graphic on a brightly colored background shows a hand holding a glowing candle. Text reads “24-hour Medicaid vigil at the National Mall, begins 5/7 @1pm and ends with a rally 5/8 @ 12pm.”

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