Dawn Huckelbridge
@dhuckelbridge.bsky.social
Founding director @PaidLeaveforAll • alum of many cities, countries, gender & political orgs • writer • dancer • cook not baker • proud mom • The Hill is home
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Today I’m #OutofOfficeforCare with @paidleaveforall.bsky.social. Because #PaidLeaveforAll should be a guarantee.
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Today I’m #OutofOfficeforCare with @paidleaveforall.bsky.social. Because #PaidLeaveforAll should be a guarantee.
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Grateful to @paidleaveforall.bsky.social for shining a light on the ways family caregivers have to squeeze caregiving duties into whatever time they have since we don’t have paid leave in the US, even if that’s an already busy holiday
www.fastcompany.com/91448214/for...
www.fastcompany.com/91448214/for...
For caregivers, Thanksgiving is no break at all
A new campaign by Paid Leave for All argues for legislation that gives paid family and medical leave to all working people.
www.fastcompany.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Grateful to @paidleaveforall.bsky.social for shining a light on the ways family caregivers have to squeeze caregiving duties into whatever time they have since we don’t have paid leave in the US, even if that’s an already busy holiday
www.fastcompany.com/91448214/for...
www.fastcompany.com/91448214/for...
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“For many of us, there is no out of office. Many of us might have the ability to take time off but it’s no vacation. It’s the invisible labor of a society that doesn’t value care or the people who provide it.” @dhuckelbridge.bsky.social @usatodayopinion.usatoday.com
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
What if women were honest about why we're out of the office? | Opinion
What if we were honest about what keeps us from work or what pushes us out altogether? What if we told the real stories behind the auto message?
www.usatoday.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
“For many of us, there is no out of office. Many of us might have the ability to take time off but it’s no vacation. It’s the invisible labor of a society that doesn’t value care or the people who provide it.” @dhuckelbridge.bsky.social @usatodayopinion.usatoday.com
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
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This times 1000 from my friend @dhuckelbridge.bsky.social - we need transparency about the barriers for women in a country that devalues caregiving. I stepped back from work for 6+ months to care for my Dad, & it did a number on my career & finances. www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
What if women were honest about why we're out of the office? | Opinion
What if we were honest about what keeps us from work or what pushes us out altogether? What if we told the real stories behind the auto message?
www.usatoday.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This times 1000 from my friend @dhuckelbridge.bsky.social - we need transparency about the barriers for women in a country that devalues caregiving. I stepped back from work for 6+ months to care for my Dad, & it did a number on my career & finances. www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
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We're teaming up with @blairimani.bsky.social and @change.org to launch a petition today calling for #PaidLeaveForAll. Let's make this big—and deliver big. You don't want to miss this, sign today.
bit.ly/3LER9Eq
bit.ly/3LER9Eq
Sign the Petition
Demand Paid Leave for All: Make Paid Family and Medical Leave the Law Now
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November 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
We're teaming up with @blairimani.bsky.social and @change.org to launch a petition today calling for #PaidLeaveForAll. Let's make this big—and deliver big. You don't want to miss this, sign today.
bit.ly/3LER9Eq
bit.ly/3LER9Eq
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Minnesota’s paid leave program will launch on Jan. 1, ushering in a new benefit for Minnesota workers. The stakes couldn’t be higher, for the businesses and workers affected, but also for Gov. Tim Walz and Democratic lawmakers.
Minnesota Democrats make a big bet on paid leave • Minnesota Reformer
Washington state’s paid leave program is facing a shortfall of $350 million after years of error-prone forecasting. Among the program’s flaws in Washington: They plan for the future by looking backwar...
minnesotareformer.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Minnesota’s paid leave program will launch on Jan. 1, ushering in a new benefit for Minnesota workers. The stakes couldn’t be higher, for the businesses and workers affected, but also for Gov. Tim Walz and Democratic lawmakers.
Reposted by Dawn Huckelbridge
The lack of paid leave and access to affordable care and long-term services, an aging population, and now the Administration’s cuts to Medicaid and immigration policies are creating a care crisis—tsunami—when they could be creating jobs and supporting families. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/o...
Opinion | ‘We Had No Idea What Was Coming’: Caring for My Aging Father
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The lack of paid leave and access to affordable care and long-term services, an aging population, and now the Administration’s cuts to Medicaid and immigration policies are creating a care crisis—tsunami—when they could be creating jobs and supporting families. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/o...
This team stood for my town, and democracy, and solidarity, and pluralism, and they’re always my team. @washingtonspirit.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:41 AM
This team stood for my town, and democracy, and solidarity, and pluralism, and they’re always my team. @washingtonspirit.com
Charisma is one way to put it.
Another is strategy, foresight, leadership. It’s not obeying in advance or gratitude we’ve seen from other local leaders. It’s calling their bluff, showing strength and civility, not denying he’s a fascist or thanking him for military occupation or condoning genocide.
Another is strategy, foresight, leadership. It’s not obeying in advance or gratitude we’ve seen from other local leaders. It’s calling their bluff, showing strength and civility, not denying he’s a fascist or thanking him for military occupation or condoning genocide.
November 23, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Charisma is one way to put it.
Another is strategy, foresight, leadership. It’s not obeying in advance or gratitude we’ve seen from other local leaders. It’s calling their bluff, showing strength and civility, not denying he’s a fascist or thanking him for military occupation or condoning genocide.
Another is strategy, foresight, leadership. It’s not obeying in advance or gratitude we’ve seen from other local leaders. It’s calling their bluff, showing strength and civility, not denying he’s a fascist or thanking him for military occupation or condoning genocide.
Reposted by Dawn Huckelbridge
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
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This incredible team is going to make paid family leave a reality for all Minnesota families starting January 1.
Grateful for their work to make sure Minnesotans get the time off they deserve – whether it be for an illness, a new baby, or a family member in need.
Grateful for their work to make sure Minnesotans get the time off they deserve – whether it be for an illness, a new baby, or a family member in need.
November 13, 2025 at 1:27 AM
This incredible team is going to make paid family leave a reality for all Minnesota families starting January 1.
Grateful for their work to make sure Minnesotans get the time off they deserve – whether it be for an illness, a new baby, or a family member in need.
Grateful for their work to make sure Minnesotans get the time off they deserve – whether it be for an illness, a new baby, or a family member in need.
Reposted by Dawn Huckelbridge
Policies like paid family medical leave supports families and enables working mothers and fathers to participate in a healthy economy and be available when there is a family medical need.
www.vpm.org/news/2025-11...
www.vpm.org/news/2025-11...
After election, paid family leave approval likely next year
Spanberger told VPM News she'd sign the legislation that Youngkin vetoed.
www.vpm.org
November 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Policies like paid family medical leave supports families and enables working mothers and fathers to participate in a healthy economy and be available when there is a family medical need.
www.vpm.org/news/2025-11...
www.vpm.org/news/2025-11...
Powerful — we need to do away with the narrative that “caregiving is a solo mission.” Emma Heming Willis
As the other phenomenal woman on stage has said, It takes a village. @hillaryclinton.bsky.social #CareFest
As the other phenomenal woman on stage has said, It takes a village. @hillaryclinton.bsky.social #CareFest
November 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Powerful — we need to do away with the narrative that “caregiving is a solo mission.” Emma Heming Willis
As the other phenomenal woman on stage has said, It takes a village. @hillaryclinton.bsky.social #CareFest
As the other phenomenal woman on stage has said, It takes a village. @hillaryclinton.bsky.social #CareFest
I think we all need to sit next to Jonathan Bailey in a sweater on a park bench and have him ask if we’re cozy right now tbh
November 19, 2025 at 3:11 AM
I think we all need to sit next to Jonathan Bailey in a sweater on a park bench and have him ask if we’re cozy right now tbh
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After much deliberation and a grueling interview process, I’m pleased to announce that I’ve accepted a new job and will not need any financial support from my parents to cover the high costs of childcare going forward. #AmericanDream #ThisIsYourCity
November 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
After much deliberation and a grueling interview process, I’m pleased to announce that I’ve accepted a new job and will not need any financial support from my parents to cover the high costs of childcare going forward. #AmericanDream #ThisIsYourCity
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The Senate has with unanimous consent agreed to pass H.R. 4405, my bill with Rep. Thomas Massie, as soon as it gets there in the morning.
It then heads to Donald Trump's desk.
He should have the survivors who made this possible at the bill's signing.
It then heads to Donald Trump's desk.
He should have the survivors who made this possible at the bill's signing.
November 19, 2025 at 12:17 AM
The Senate has with unanimous consent agreed to pass H.R. 4405, my bill with Rep. Thomas Massie, as soon as it gets there in the morning.
It then heads to Donald Trump's desk.
He should have the survivors who made this possible at the bill's signing.
It then heads to Donald Trump's desk.
He should have the survivors who made this possible at the bill's signing.
For every narcissistic reporter or operative you read about, I know dozens of advocates and public servants who quietly save lives and livelihoods in DC every day. Who pass and protect monumental policies, argue and defend cases that change history—people born in and of this town to admire wholly.
November 19, 2025 at 1:45 AM
For every narcissistic reporter or operative you read about, I know dozens of advocates and public servants who quietly save lives and livelihoods in DC every day. Who pass and protect monumental policies, argue and defend cases that change history—people born in and of this town to admire wholly.
Reposted by Dawn Huckelbridge
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Tonight I’m raising a glass to the women standing up to the most ruthless and violent institutions and people on the planet, in the halls of Congress and the White House, in skrums and online. This isn’t easy, and thousands of people with more safety and comfort aren’t doing it at all.
November 19, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Tonight I’m raising a glass to the women standing up to the most ruthless and violent institutions and people on the planet, in the halls of Congress and the White House, in skrums and online. This isn’t easy, and thousands of people with more safety and comfort aren’t doing it at all.
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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Reposted by Dawn Huckelbridge
Pundits have said Zohran is a strictly-NYC phenomenon. But a DSA member named Kelsea Bond just got elected to the Atlanta City Council. I talked to her about how she won.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/the-dsa-ca...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/the-dsa-ca...
The DSA Candidate Who Won Down South
An interview with newly elected Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond
www.hamiltonnolan.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Pundits have said Zohran is a strictly-NYC phenomenon. But a DSA member named Kelsea Bond just got elected to the Atlanta City Council. I talked to her about how she won.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/the-dsa-ca...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/the-dsa-ca...
Reposted by Dawn Huckelbridge
Voters spoke loud and clear: Government needs to do more to help families pay their bills and take care of their health and loved ones.
We look forward to celebrating a paid leave win in Virginia next year.
www.vpm.org/news/2025-11...
We look forward to celebrating a paid leave win in Virginia next year.
www.vpm.org/news/2025-11...
After election, paid family leave approval likely next year
Spanberger told VPM News she'd sign the legislation that Youngkin vetoed.
www.vpm.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Voters spoke loud and clear: Government needs to do more to help families pay their bills and take care of their health and loved ones.
We look forward to celebrating a paid leave win in Virginia next year.
www.vpm.org/news/2025-11...
We look forward to celebrating a paid leave win in Virginia next year.
www.vpm.org/news/2025-11...
In addition to my 100 tabs, I keep a running draft email in my personal and work accounts of things I remember I need to do or ideas I have at random hours. My work one has lived, evolved?, for over five years. I just accidentally deleted it. I JUST ACCIDENTALLY DELETED IT. Am I free or cursed
November 14, 2025 at 3:41 AM
In addition to my 100 tabs, I keep a running draft email in my personal and work accounts of things I remember I need to do or ideas I have at random hours. My work one has lived, evolved?, for over five years. I just accidentally deleted it. I JUST ACCIDENTALLY DELETED IT. Am I free or cursed