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Ian Austin, an Army veteran, was arrested for protesting ICE in Minneapolis. But he’s continued protesting. Senior reporter @julialurie.bsky.social spoke to him.
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
January 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Ian Austin, an Army veteran, was arrested for protesting ICE in Minneapolis. But he’s continued protesting. Senior reporter @julialurie.bsky.social spoke to him.
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
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Rest in Peace Alex Jeffrey Pretti🙏🏾 The VA ICU Nurses send him off right 💔
January 26, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Rest in Peace Alex Jeffrey Pretti🙏🏾 The VA ICU Nurses send him off right 💔
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August 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Under a proposed rule from the Trump administration, pregnant veterans would be barred from accessing abortions at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals in cases involving rape, incest, or serious risks to the mother’s health.
Reproductive Health Services
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing to reinstate the full exclusion on abortions and abortion counseling from the medical benefits package, which was removed in 2022. Before that time...
www.federalregister.gov
August 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Under a proposed rule from the Trump administration, pregnant veterans would be barred from accessing abortions at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals in cases involving rape, incest, or serious risks to the mother’s health.
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USMC Ret. Lt. Colonel Joe Plenzler deployed with the same Marine battalion now heading to Los Angeles.
Marines training for war are now being deployed against American citizens. This crosses a dangerous line.
Brothers, remember your ethos, #RememberYourOath.
Marines training for war are now being deployed against American citizens. This crosses a dangerous line.
Brothers, remember your ethos, #RememberYourOath.
June 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
USMC Ret. Lt. Colonel Joe Plenzler deployed with the same Marine battalion now heading to Los Angeles.
Marines training for war are now being deployed against American citizens. This crosses a dangerous line.
Brothers, remember your ethos, #RememberYourOath.
Marines training for war are now being deployed against American citizens. This crosses a dangerous line.
Brothers, remember your ethos, #RememberYourOath.
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RFK Jr.'s testimony before the HELP Committee was more than just unbelievable—it was shameful. Cutting funding for life-saving research, addiction care, Medicaid, and more as HHS Secretary to make room for billionaire tax breaks? It's reckless and it's dangerous.
youtube.com/shorts/FTm6_...
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Senator Markey Rejects Cuts to Healthcare at RFK Jr. Hearing
YouTube video by Senator Markey
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May 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
RFK Jr.'s testimony before the HELP Committee was more than just unbelievable—it was shameful. Cutting funding for life-saving research, addiction care, Medicaid, and more as HHS Secretary to make room for billionaire tax breaks? It's reckless and it's dangerous.
youtube.com/shorts/FTm6_...
youtube.com/shorts/FTm6_...
NEW: A House committee just advanced a bill to cut hundreds of billions from Medicaid that would devastate the lives of disabled people and throw millions off the program.
The bill could get a full House vote as soon as next week. Tell your representative NOW to reject these cuts.
The bill could get a full House vote as soon as next week. Tell your representative NOW to reject these cuts.
Congress: Save Medicaid Now
Politicians are attempting to pass devastating cuts to Medicaid right now and we must act fast. Send a message telling your member of Congress to fight back now.
action.aclu.org
May 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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BREAKING: Fox News admits Republicans are trying to gut Medicaid.
May 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
BREAKING: Fox News admits Republicans are trying to gut Medicaid.
Wow. And this is coming straight from Trump’s own Department of Commerce and these numbers are from BEFORE the tariffs went into effect.
It’s never been more spelled out that he’s fucking the economy
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/b...
It’s never been more spelled out that he’s fucking the economy
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/b...
U.S. Economy Shrank in First Quarter as Trump Tariffs Loomed
Underlying economic growth remained solid in early 2025, but tariffs and uncertainty are expected to cause a further slowdown.
www.nytimes.com
April 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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“I think the answer to being freaked out for me is about community. And I feel excited that we’re coming together as a nation on Saturday.”
“We’ll probably learn a lot and help each other just by being together.” - Kyra Sedgwick (via Instagram)
Join us on Saturday: handsoff2025.com?SQF_SOURCE=i...
“We’ll probably learn a lot and help each other just by being together.” - Kyra Sedgwick (via Instagram)
Join us on Saturday: handsoff2025.com?SQF_SOURCE=i...
April 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
“I think the answer to being freaked out for me is about community. And I feel excited that we’re coming together as a nation on Saturday.”
“We’ll probably learn a lot and help each other just by being together.” - Kyra Sedgwick (via Instagram)
Join us on Saturday: handsoff2025.com?SQF_SOURCE=i...
“We’ll probably learn a lot and help each other just by being together.” - Kyra Sedgwick (via Instagram)
Join us on Saturday: handsoff2025.com?SQF_SOURCE=i...
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This week, Senate Republicans are planning to take their first big step toward passing their billionaire-first tax plan. But don’t be fooled – the Senate tax plan WILL slash #Medicaid and kick millions of Americans off their health insurance. #NASW #SocialWorkersForJustice #AdvocateNotCut
April 2, 2025 at 12:15 AM
This week, Senate Republicans are planning to take their first big step toward passing their billionaire-first tax plan. But don’t be fooled – the Senate tax plan WILL slash #Medicaid and kick millions of Americans off their health insurance. #NASW #SocialWorkersForJustice #AdvocateNotCut
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President Trump's new executive order ends collective bargaining for wide swaths of federal employees, as part of his broader campaign to reshape the government's workforce. Unions are vowing to sue.
Trump signs order ending union bargaining rights for wide swaths of federal employees
President Trump's new executive order ends collective bargaining for wide swaths of federal employees, as part of his broader campaign to reshape the government's workforce. Unions are vowing to sue.
www.npr.org
March 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
President Trump's new executive order ends collective bargaining for wide swaths of federal employees, as part of his broader campaign to reshape the government's workforce. Unions are vowing to sue.
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A kidney transplant specialist and professor at Brown University’s medical school has been deported from the U.S., even though she had a valid visa and a court order temporarily blocking her expulsion, according to her lawyer and court papers.
Brown University Surgeon and Professor Are Deported to Lebanon Despite a Judge’s Order
Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a kidney transplant specialist and Brown University professor who had a valid visa, was expelled in apparent defiance of a court order.
www.nytimes.com
March 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
A kidney transplant specialist and professor at Brown University’s medical school has been deported from the U.S., even though she had a valid visa and a court order temporarily blocking her expulsion, according to her lawyer and court papers.
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If you live in NC, call every Republican politician you know. Call every farmer you know and ask them to do the same
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
USDA cancels $11 million in federal funding for North Carolina food banks
The USDA has notified the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that it would terminate the agreement for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program, which is one of the progr...
www.wunc.org
March 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
If you live in NC, call every Republican politician you know. Call every farmer you know and ask them to do the same
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
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We all need to step up and fight the lies about social security, Medicare and Medicaid and fight for those most vulnerable citizens, the elderly, people with disabilities, and children.
We all need to step up and fight the lies about social security, Medicare and Medicaid and fight for those most vulnerable citizens, the elderly, people with disabilities, and children.
The Rachel Maddow Show [9PM] 3/12/2025 | 🅼🆂🅽🅱️🅲 BREAKING NEWS Today March 12, 2025
YouTube video by KARAMURSEL VOTE
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March 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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We all need to step up and fight the lies about social security, Medicare and Medicaid and fight for those most vulnerable citizens, the elderly, people with disabilities, and children.
We all need to step up and fight the lies about social security, Medicare and Medicaid and fight for those most vulnerable citizens, the elderly, people with disabilities, and children.
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A federal judge reinstated Gwynne Wilcox, a Democratic member of the National Labor Relations Board, declaring that President Trump’s attempt to fire her was unlawful.
Judge Reinstates NLRB Member Fired by Trump
The ruling, which the Trump administration immediately moved to appeal, was a rebuke of Mr. Trump’s expansive view of executive power.
www.nytimes.com
March 8, 2025 at 3:03 AM
A federal judge reinstated Gwynne Wilcox, a Democratic member of the National Labor Relations Board, declaring that President Trump’s attempt to fire her was unlawful.
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Over 9 in 10 Americans agree: Medicaid is important for their community.
Protecting health care for working families isn't a partisan issue. Save Medicaid. No cuts.
Protecting health care for working families isn't a partisan issue. Save Medicaid. No cuts.
The Public’s Views on Potential Changes to Medicaid | KFF
Amid discussion of changes to the Medicaid program, most of the public say that Medicaid is important to their local communities. About two in ten favor cuts to Medicaid spending. Support for Medicaid...
www.kff.org
March 7, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Over 9 in 10 Americans agree: Medicaid is important for their community.
Protecting health care for working families isn't a partisan issue. Save Medicaid. No cuts.
Protecting health care for working families isn't a partisan issue. Save Medicaid. No cuts.