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India May for Iowa House @mayforiowa.bsky.social · 18h

The results are in: 429 fewer AEA employees. This isn't "reform." It's a direct cut to special education services for Iowa's most vulnerable kids, and for what? FULLY FUNDING our schools would solve this, but Republicans won't do it. iowacapitaldispatch.com/2024/08/29/i...

Iowa AEAs see 429 fewer staff as school year begins, Democratic lawmakers say • Iowa Capital Dispatch

Democratic legislative leaders argued that the 2024 law making changes to Iowa's Area Education Agencies led to the sizable staff reductions.

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India May for Iowa House @mayforiowa.bsky.social · 19h

The attendees came from all walks of life, but we all have at least one thing in common: we are DONE with corruption. Our House, Senate, and Governor’s office need a healthy dose of accountability, integrity, and vision. I think we’ll make a good team.

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India May for Iowa House @mayforiowa.bsky.social · 19h

And my favorite thing he said: we must make Medicaid public again. It should never have been privatized in the first place. People need their life-saving medicine, regardless of their income level.

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India May for Iowa House @mayforiowa.bsky.social · 19h

He said, in short, no. He would use the veto to stop bills that harm people. He would not favor corporations.

He is also ready to end the school voucher program so that tax dollars do not go unregulated.

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India May for Iowa House @mayforiowa.bsky.social · 19h

It was great to connect with Rob Sand and Jim Vowels here in Floyd county.

I asked about his plans to use the governor’s veto power. If we have the opportunity to work together, and we pass legislation AGAIN to protect landowners from eminent domain abuse, would he veto it like Kim Reynolds did?

India May, Rob Sand, and Jim Vowels stand together smiling like a bunch of Democrats.

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India May for Iowa House @mayforiowa.bsky.social · 1d

No Kings Challenge: put your politician on speakerphone. 🪧📱📢 #DoYourJob #Iowa

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Rachel Burns for Iowa @burnsforiowa.bsky.social · 1d

"... She never does anything 1/2 way. It's all or nothing." Devlun Whiteing

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India May for Iowa House @mayforiowa.bsky.social · 2d

We love our mondo big big protests and our little rural rallies. Keep up the good work, friends.

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2d

This is what solidarity looks like. Together, we will win.

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India May for Iowa House @mayforiowa.bsky.social · 2d

I love a good potluck! But I don’t love a crunchy cookie. 🍪 Regional Hall of Fame award event at West Union Public Library, 2-4 PM today!

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India May for Iowa House @mayforiowa.bsky.social · 3d

Happy No Kings Day to all who celebrate 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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India May for Iowa House @mayforiowa.bsky.social · 3d

This is your reminder to go to a No Kings protest near you tomorrow! Go and find your local protest and show up with your community! www.nokings.org#map

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

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India May for Iowa House @mayforiowa.bsky.social · 4d

Welcome to BlueSky! 🫡

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Rachel Burns for Iowa @burnsforiowa.bsky.social · 4d

Speech therapist, volunteer firefighter-EMT, college instructor, and medical examiner investigator. Your choice for Iowa House District 7 - Special Election December 9th.

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India May for Iowa House @mayforiowa.bsky.social · 4d

WWJD? Probably make a whip and throw a fit. The Bible is not a tool to control others, friend. Are you a Christian against christofascism too? #freedomofreligion #magaisacult

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India May for Iowa House @mayforiowa.bsky.social · 5d

Clean water is a right, but too many rural Iowans are drinking from contaminated wells. We will fight to fund free well testing and filtration systems to ensure every family has safe water coming out of the tap.

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India May for Iowa House @mayforiowa.bsky.social · 6d

Our prime farmland is not for sale to the highest corporate bidder. I will stand with Iowa landowners to fight eminent domain abuse and stop CO₂ pipelines that threaten our land and safety.

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India May for Iowa House @mayforiowa.bsky.social · 7d

Our classrooms should be for critical thinking, not political agendas. I will always stand with Iowa’s students, teachers, and librarians against the extremist war on education, and fight tooth and nail for freedom of expression in the classroom.

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India May for Iowa House @mayforiowa.bsky.social · 9d

The reality is Republican leaders could use their power to speak out against this and hold the president accountable. But they won't. Because they care more about retaining power than doing the right thing. Our only option is to vote these people out in November.

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India May for Iowa House @mayforiowa.bsky.social · 9d

Raise your hand if you support gutting special education services in this country. I'll wait.

abcnews.go.com/Politics/spe...

Special education staff decimated after Trump administration shutdown firings: Sources

The nation’s special education services have been significantly damaged after Fridays’s mass layoffs within the Department of Education, sources told ABC News.

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India May for Iowa House @mayforiowa.bsky.social · 9d

Learn more about my priorities at mayforiowa.com/education

Students, Teachers, and Librarians Need Iowa’s Support! | May for Iowa

Once a national model, Iowa’s public schools are now under political attack and resource starvation. As your representative, I will fight to fully fund our schools, protect students, support…

mayforiowa.com

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India May for Iowa House @mayforiowa.bsky.social · 9d

For decades until recently, Iowa’s public schools were the envy of the nation. We had the highest literacy rates, top ACT scores, and one of the best teacher preparation systems in the country. We need change NOW. It's time to once again invest in education.

Students, Teachers, and Librarians Need Iowa’s Support! | May for Iowa

Once a national model, Iowa’s public schools are now under political attack and resource starvation. As your representative, I will fight to fully fund our schools, protect students, support…

mayforiowa.com

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 9d

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

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India May for Iowa House @mayforiowa.bsky.social · 10d

The recent attacks on our AEAs have hurt students with disabilities and the schools that serve them. We will fight to reverse the cuts and restore our AEAs as a pillar of support for every school district in Iowa.

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India May for Iowa House @mayforiowa.bsky.social · 12d

For too long, our rural and high-need schools have been an afterthought, struggling with fewer resources and staffing shortages. It’s time we targeted our support to the schools that need it most, ensuring a great education for every child, in every zip code.

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India May for Iowa House @mayforiowa.bsky.social · 13d

A strong start is critical for every child's success. We will champion universal pre-K to ensure every family in Iowa has access to high-quality early childhood education, setting our kids up for a lifetime of learning.

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