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David Rooney

@drooney7.bsky.social

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Progressive strategist helping to inspire policy changes

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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · May 9

They want to cut $800 billion from Medicaid. Instead, let’s unify Medicare and Medicaid into a public plan with no surprise bills or paperwork nightmares. It’s cheaper, simpler, and finally puts patients first. #MedicareForAll

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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 16h

Politics should be about people, not profits. The moment we fund campaigns through small recurring donations instead of corporate checks, we reclaim democracy. Small dollar donations mean everything to this fight. #PeopleOverMoney

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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 19h

We can’t keep calling it a “free market” when the rules are written by corporations. Real freedom means workers have a voice, families have security, and communities can thrive without begging billionaires for crumbs. #EconomicJustice

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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 19h

A $1, $3 or $5 recurring donation might not sound like much. But when thousands of people give a few bucks each month, it becomes unstoppable. That’s how we take back power from lobbyists and corporate PACs … one small act of courage at a time. #SmallDollarPower

David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 20h

Progress isn’t a slogan … it’s a promise that every family deserves fairness, dignity, and opportunity. Healthcare. A living wage. Housing. Freedom. Let’s keep fighting for a future that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few. #ForThePeople

David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 20h

Democracy shouldn’t be for sale. It’s time to get big money out of politics and build campaigns powered by people, and not by billionaires. This would ensure every donation matters because it proves our movement’s strength comes from us, not them. #PeoplePower

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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · Aug 16

Reproductive rights aren’t up for debate. Bodily autonomy means you make your own choices, without politicians in the exam room.

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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · Aug 15

Student debt is a tax on ambition. It’s not just hurting borrowers, it’s slowing the whole economy. Cancel it. Let people build businesses, buy homes, and start families without decades of debt.

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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · Aug 15

Politicians say there’s no money for schools, but somehow there’s always money for tax breaks to billionaires. It’s not a budget problem—it’s a priorities problem.

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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · Aug 15

The minimum wage hasn’t been raised in 15 years. Meanwhile, rent has doubled. It’s not “unrealistic” to demand a living wage—it’s unrealistic to think people can survive without one.

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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · Aug 15

Health care tied to employment is like a parachute tied to the plane — it works until you need it. We need Medicare for All so losing your job doesn’t mean losing your life.

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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · Aug 15

Climate change isn’t a distant threat—it’s your grocery bill, your asthma, the increasing frequency of deadly storms. It’s now. And the cost of action will always be less than the cost of pretending it’s not happening.

David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · Aug 14

Billionaires doubled their wealth during a pandemic while millions skipped meals or rent. That’s not “freedom.” Real freedom is knowing your kids can see a doctor, you can pay your bills, and you have time to actually live.

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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · Aug 6

We ask service members to risk everything for this country. The least we can do is make sure they don’t have to fight for healthcare, housing, or benefits when they come home.

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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · Aug 5

Two parents working full-time still can’t afford a starter home? That’s not a personal failure. That’s a broken economy rigged against working families. We need fair wages and affordable housing.

David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · Aug 5

Childcare costs more than rent in many states. Families are drowning, and politicians are still debating whether kids deserve care. We need universal childcare now, not later.