Justin Smith Writes
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Disability activist blogging about travel, accessibility, politics, AFC Wimbledon, living my life, and working on a novel or two - https://justinsmithwrites.com/
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Kris Schulze
@krisschulze.bsky.social
· Jun 13
Minnesotans with disabilities feared state balancing budget “on our backs.” Here’s what happened.
Legislators looked to services for people with disabilities and seniors to save costs, but didn’t go as far as some thought they might.
www.startribune.com
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Only ¼ of eligible families currently get vouchers to help cover their rent. A lot of these families could become homeless or be put on the brink of homelessness if we cut Section 8 funding.
Just a cruel move that will only make the housing crisis worse and harm millions of families.
Just a cruel move that will only make the housing crisis worse and harm millions of families.
NEW: The White House is preparing a budget that could include deep cuts to federal housing funds, and a reconfiguration of housing vouchers/Section 8 that may result in low-income families losing aid. Many told me the details are hazy, but the result is fewer dollars www.nytimes.com/2025/04/17/u...
Medicaid pays for two-thirds of nursing home care in America.
That's what Mike Johnson wants to rip away from seniors and people with disabilities.
That's what Mike Johnson wants to rip away from seniors and people with disabilities.
Mike Johnson on Medicaid: "What we've talked about is returning work requirements ... you return the dignity of work to young men who need to be out working instead of playing video games all day. We have a lot of fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicaid."
Mike Johnson on Medicaid: "What we've talked about is returning work requirements ... you return the dignity of work to young men who need to be out working instead of playing video games all day. We have a lot of fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicaid."
Bringing on the courage! My family will be out on Saturday making our voices heard!
I needed to hear this. Maybe you do too.
“Fear has a way of being contagious… courage is also contagious.” — Kamala Harris
Man, I miss her.
“Fear has a way of being contagious… courage is also contagious.” — Kamala Harris
Man, I miss her.
Thank you for giving me hope and courage @booker.senate.gov! It's easy to feel alone when facing the fear that comes with holding your son's hand in the hospital and not knowing the future of Medicaid on which he depends for healthcare and disability services. #ProtectMedicaid #CoryBooker
