Emily TeKolste
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Food banks across the U.S. were stretched thin even before the federal government shut down. Rising food prices had driven a growing number of people to their doors. Cuts to federal programs had left them with less to give. Now, that system is anticipating an even greater surge in demand.
Food Banks in U.S. Brace for Surging Demand as SNAP Aid Cutoff Looms
Growing need and decreased resources are squeezing the charitable food system beyond its capacity, leaders say.
nyti.ms
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"In 2023, Indiana nearly led the nation with the second largest drop in overdose deaths. But those successes didn’t come overnight — they were the result of our policy wins that some of our lawmakers want to roll back."
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Guest Column: Indiana’s addiction recovery progress under threat with Trump’s budget bill
In 2023, Indiana nearly led the nation with the second largest drop in overdose deaths. But those successes didn’t come overnight — they were the result of our policy wins
www.tribstar.com
Emily TeKolste
@emtekolste.bsky.social
· Jun 28
The Senate took Trump's tax plan and made it appear nearly 90% cheaper.
Republicans changed how its cost was calculated in a way that would omit the estimated $4.2 trillion the plan would add to the national debt.
Republicans changed how its cost was calculated in a way that would omit the estimated $4.2 trillion the plan would add to the national debt.
Senate excludes trillions in debt to make Trump’s tax bill seem cheaper
Traditional estimates say that Trump’s tax package will add about $4 trillion to the national debt. Senate Republicans have slashed that number by changing the way Congress does its accounting.
www.washingtonpost.com
Emily TeKolste
@emtekolste.bsky.social
· Jun 24
Truth-telling and Healing for Racial Reconciliation - Messy Jesus Business
We have learned that the work of the Civil Rights Movement isn’t done. We have a lot more truth-telling to do. Only when we begin to do this work of truth-telling can we begin to repair the harm and r...
messyjesusbusiness.com
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Robert Reich
@rbreich.bsky.social
· Jun 22
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Emily TeKolste
@emtekolste.bsky.social
· Jun 12
Guest Column: Indiana’s addiction recovery progress under threat with Trump’s budget bill
In 2023, Indiana nearly led the nation with the second largest drop in overdose deaths. But those successes didn’t come overnight — they were the result of our policy wins
www.tribstar.com
Reposted by Emily TeKolste
Randy Rosso
@fooddatanerd.com
· Jun 12
Emily TeKolste
@emtekolste.bsky.social
· Jun 12
Emily TeKolste
@emtekolste.bsky.social
· Jun 12
Guest Column: Indiana’s addiction recovery progress under threat with Trump’s budget bill
In 2023, Indiana nearly led the nation with the second largest drop in overdose deaths. But those successes didn’t come overnight — they were the result of our policy wins
www.tribstar.com
Dozens of Palestinians have been killed in at least two instances after Israeli troops opened fire near aid sites. An analysis of videos and satellite imagery by The New York Times showed the chaos that preceded as desperate Gazans sought aid.
Videos Show Chaos Around Israeli-Backed Gaza Food Sites
Danger and desperation are clear in imagery near the aid sites. Dozens of Palestinians were killed in at least two instances after Israeli troops opened fire near the sites.
trib.al
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