Melinda Love
@melindalove.bsky.social
Small biz. GenX. Book nerd. NPR. Coffee. Social justice. Equal rights for all. Farm girl turned urban dweller. Protest with your wallet. Follow people, not parties. Follow journalists, not news outlets. Do you know where I put my glasses?
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This week, the Senate will vote on Democrats' clean, three-year extension of the ACA tax credits.
Republicans have a choice: stop health insurance premiums from skyrocketing or abandon their constituents.
Republicans have a choice: stop health insurance premiums from skyrocketing or abandon their constituents.
December 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
This week, the Senate will vote on Democrats' clean, three-year extension of the ACA tax credits.
Republicans have a choice: stop health insurance premiums from skyrocketing or abandon their constituents.
Republicans have a choice: stop health insurance premiums from skyrocketing or abandon their constituents.
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"Demand Congress extend the enhanced ACA premium tax credits before December 31st."
actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...
actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...
Demand Congress extend the enhanced ACA premium tax credits before December 31st.
The Senate is expected to vote December 10 or 11 on an extension of the enhanced ACA premium tax credits, which are keeping health insurance more affordable for tens of millions of Americans. With t...
actionnetwork.org
December 9, 2025 at 11:42 PM
"Demand Congress extend the enhanced ACA premium tax credits before December 31st."
actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...
actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...
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The ACA tax credits that help millions of Americans afford health care are going to expire at the end of the month.
Every House Democrat has signed the petition to extend the credits for 3 more years – but not a single Republican.
Do👏 something👏 to save👏 health care👏
Every House Democrat has signed the petition to extend the credits for 3 more years – but not a single Republican.
Do👏 something👏 to save👏 health care👏
December 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The ACA tax credits that help millions of Americans afford health care are going to expire at the end of the month.
Every House Democrat has signed the petition to extend the credits for 3 more years – but not a single Republican.
Do👏 something👏 to save👏 health care👏
Every House Democrat has signed the petition to extend the credits for 3 more years – but not a single Republican.
Do👏 something👏 to save👏 health care👏
Why does *almost* everyone start out as “one of us” when they run for Congress then turns into a rancid egomaniac who can’t breath the same air as we do when they live in DC for a year?
Let’s end the entitlement, the insider trading, the book deals and the FREE HEALTH CARE.
Jerks.
Let’s end the entitlement, the insider trading, the book deals and the FREE HEALTH CARE.
Jerks.
Republicans in Congress have a free gym & health insurance we pay for, & they trash the ACA that gave millions healthcare for the 1st time. The “much better healthcare plan” Trump’s been promising for 11 years is “kill the ACA & install chin-up bars in airports.”
ACA’s popularity reaches new heights as Republicans struggle with health care policy
GOP officials keep insisting that the Affordable Care Act is a disaster. The American mainstream clearly disagrees.
Read in MS NOW: apple.news/Axf0sWyOuRM-...
🔥🔥🔥capitol switchboard 202-224-3121🔥🔥🔥
GOP officials keep insisting that the Affordable Care Act is a disaster. The American mainstream clearly disagrees.
Read in MS NOW: apple.news/Axf0sWyOuRM-...
🔥🔥🔥capitol switchboard 202-224-3121🔥🔥🔥
December 10, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Why does *almost* everyone start out as “one of us” when they run for Congress then turns into a rancid egomaniac who can’t breath the same air as we do when they live in DC for a year?
Let’s end the entitlement, the insider trading, the book deals and the FREE HEALTH CARE.
Jerks.
Let’s end the entitlement, the insider trading, the book deals and the FREE HEALTH CARE.
Jerks.
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By throwing millions off their insurance, the GOP thinks people will finally support repealing the ACA. They're underestimating how many people are paying attention. They want us to suffer, physically and financially, to "own the libs." I'm so fucking angry. People will die. People will go bankrupt.
Ossoff: "She's gonna have to give up her insurance in the middle of chemotherapy while she's fighting breast cancer. What are people supposed to do when they lose health insurance in the middle of a cancer battle? ... this is life or death"
December 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
By throwing millions off their insurance, the GOP thinks people will finally support repealing the ACA. They're underestimating how many people are paying attention. They want us to suffer, physically and financially, to "own the libs." I'm so fucking angry. People will die. People will go bankrupt.
If ACA isn’t rescued then Congress should have to go on it at a 345% increase like the fleet of us schlubs.
Literally STFU.
Literally STFU.
Trump’s health care claims are “a crock”: Time is running out for Congress to address rising health care costs as millions face steep premium hikes when ACA subsidies expire at year’s end. @michaelsteele.bsky.social and @congressmanboyle.bsky.social slam Trump’s inaction.
December 10, 2025 at 5:20 AM
If ACA isn’t rescued then Congress should have to go on it at a 345% increase like the fleet of us schlubs.
Literally STFU.
Literally STFU.
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My son was in preschool when Republicans first promised to have a better plan than the ACA.
He’s a sophomore in college now.
He’s a sophomore in college now.
Only had 15 years and four different Republican House speakers since ACA was passed.
Roger Marshall on Republicans replacing the ACA: "It's gonna take us a while to figure out the right way to do it"
December 10, 2025 at 3:54 AM
My son was in preschool when Republicans first promised to have a better plan than the ACA.
He’s a sophomore in college now.
He’s a sophomore in college now.
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The biggest lie told to American farmers, and who profited from it.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:45 AM
The biggest lie told to American farmers, and who profited from it.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
Let’s Gooooooooooo!
A Democrat hasn’t been elected Mayor of Miami in nearly 30 years. VP Harris beat Trump in Miami by just one point last year. Tonight, Eileen Higgins became the first Democrat to win in three decades and won by 19 points. This is a very, very bad sign for the GOP.
December 10, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Let’s Gooooooooooo!
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TRUMP: THE DRUG TRAFFICKER’S FRIEND
Why is he blowing up boats with low-level drug runners,
and letting the kingpins go free?
Despite his anti-drug rhetoric, Donald Trump has issued more pardons to drug dealers than any president in history.
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Why is he blowing up boats with low-level drug runners,
and letting the kingpins go free?
Despite his anti-drug rhetoric, Donald Trump has issued more pardons to drug dealers than any president in history.
1/2
December 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
TRUMP: THE DRUG TRAFFICKER’S FRIEND
Why is he blowing up boats with low-level drug runners,
and letting the kingpins go free?
Despite his anti-drug rhetoric, Donald Trump has issued more pardons to drug dealers than any president in history.
1/2
Why is he blowing up boats with low-level drug runners,
and letting the kingpins go free?
Despite his anti-drug rhetoric, Donald Trump has issued more pardons to drug dealers than any president in history.
1/2
No. We must say no.
1. Paramount's hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery exposes Jared Kushner's game
Kushner is not running a private equity fund. He's running an influence peddling operation.
It's spelled out on page 42 of Paramount's new SEC filing
Kushner is not running a private equity fund. He's running an influence peddling operation.
It's spelled out on page 42 of Paramount's new SEC filing
Kushner and Saudis back hostile takeover of Hollywood giant
Jared Kushner is funneling $24 billion from Middle Eastern governments to back a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery—all while advising President Trump on foreign policy.
popular.info
December 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
No. We must say no.
A foreign government should not control an American media empire.
1. Paramount's hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery exposes Jared Kushner's game
Kushner is not running a private equity fund. He's running an influence peddling operation.
It's spelled out on page 42 of Paramount's new SEC filing
Kushner is not running a private equity fund. He's running an influence peddling operation.
It's spelled out on page 42 of Paramount's new SEC filing
Kushner and Saudis back hostile takeover of Hollywood giant
Jared Kushner is funneling $24 billion from Middle Eastern governments to back a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery—all while advising President Trump on foreign policy.
popular.info
December 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
A foreign government should not control an American media empire.
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Trump is a national security threat. Period.
Trump gives Nvidia the green light to sell its H200 chips in China
https://www.businessinsider.com/nvidia-trump-approval-sell-h200-chips-in-china-2025-12
Trump gives Nvidia the green light to sell its H200 chips in China
https://www.businessinsider.com/nvidia-trump-approval-sell-h200-chips-in-china-2025-12
Trump gives Nvidia the green light to sell its H200 chips in China
President Donald Trump said the US would allow Nvidia to sell its powerful H200 chips to China.
www.businessinsider.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Trump is a national security threat. Period.
Trump gives Nvidia the green light to sell its H200 chips in China
https://www.businessinsider.com/nvidia-trump-approval-sell-h200-chips-in-china-2025-12
Trump gives Nvidia the green light to sell its H200 chips in China
https://www.businessinsider.com/nvidia-trump-approval-sell-h200-chips-in-china-2025-12
We’re going to be really sorry we did this.
Start brushing up on your Chinese because we are about to get OWNED.
Start brushing up on your Chinese because we are about to get OWNED.
Please explain:
Folks say selling our most powerful computer chips to China will jeopardize our national security.
Trump agrees and says Nvidia can sell the chips if it gives the US a kickback. The payment does nothing to enhance security.
Why is this not just Trump extorting private business?
Folks say selling our most powerful computer chips to China will jeopardize our national security.
Trump agrees and says Nvidia can sell the chips if it gives the US a kickback. The payment does nothing to enhance security.
Why is this not just Trump extorting private business?
Trump Clears Sale of More Powerful Nvidia A.I. Chips to China
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
We’re going to be really sorry we did this.
Start brushing up on your Chinese because we are about to get OWNED.
Start brushing up on your Chinese because we are about to get OWNED.
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Democrat Colin Allred drops out of Senate race, announces run for 33rd Congressional District www.texastribune.org/2025/12/08/c... #ProudBlue. I supported Colin, but this is the right decision. We do not need a bloody primary. We need to use our resources to beat Republicans. Not each other
Colin Allred drops Senate bid, pivots to run for Congress
The former Dallas congressman said he wanted to help his party avoid a runoff. In his campaign to return to the House, he will face U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson, his successor in Congress.
www.texastribune.org
December 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Democrat Colin Allred drops out of Senate race, announces run for 33rd Congressional District www.texastribune.org/2025/12/08/c... #ProudBlue. I supported Colin, but this is the right decision. We do not need a bloody primary. We need to use our resources to beat Republicans. Not each other
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Also happened during Trump's first term.
Amid Trump Tariffs, Farm Bankruptcies And Suicides Rise share.google/xGERvZ0jMSkL...
Amid Trump Tariffs, Farm Bankruptcies And Suicides Rise share.google/xGERvZ0jMSkL...
Amid Trump Tariffs, Farm Bankruptcies And Suicides Rise
Farmers have seen their incomes slashed due to factors outside of their control. However, tariffs imposed by Trump and China’s retaliation are making their situation even direr. This has led to a rise...
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December 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Also happened during Trump's first term.
Amid Trump Tariffs, Farm Bankruptcies And Suicides Rise share.google/xGERvZ0jMSkL...
Amid Trump Tariffs, Farm Bankruptcies And Suicides Rise share.google/xGERvZ0jMSkL...
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US Manufacturing Suffers Ninth Month Of Contraction As Falling Orders, Rising Costs Hit Factories
www.ibtimes.com/us-manufactu...
www.ibtimes.com/us-manufactu...
US Manufacturing Suffers Ninth Month Of Contraction As Falling Orders, Rising Costs Hit Factories
Latest national survey shows weaker demand higher input prices and continued job cuts signaling deeper strain across the industrial sector
www.ibtimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
US Manufacturing Suffers Ninth Month Of Contraction As Falling Orders, Rising Costs Hit Factories
www.ibtimes.com/us-manufactu...
www.ibtimes.com/us-manufactu...
Ummmmm
“I’d have no problem releasing the video”
“I didn’t say that, you said that. Fake news.”
5 days apart 😬
(From @therecount.com )
“I didn’t say that, you said that. Fake news.”
5 days apart 😬
(From @therecount.com )
December 8, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Ummmmm
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Will just 1 journalist ask Trump to articulate his economic policy of HOW tariffs can raise enough revenue EVER to replace our individual income taxes?
Just 1
The math will NEVER add up
What Trump isn't saying is he wants to remove corporate taxes not ours
Just 1
The math will NEVER add up
What Trump isn't saying is he wants to remove corporate taxes not ours
December 8, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Will just 1 journalist ask Trump to articulate his economic policy of HOW tariffs can raise enough revenue EVER to replace our individual income taxes?
Just 1
The math will NEVER add up
What Trump isn't saying is he wants to remove corporate taxes not ours
Just 1
The math will NEVER add up
What Trump isn't saying is he wants to remove corporate taxes not ours
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DHS under Kristi Noem is in shambles.
Under the Big Beautiful Bill Act, ICE’s budget ballooned to nearly $30 billion. And what does that get us? Bottom-of-the-barrel agents who only meet bare minimum standards.
Under the Big Beautiful Bill Act, ICE’s budget ballooned to nearly $30 billion. And what does that get us? Bottom-of-the-barrel agents who only meet bare minimum standards.
December 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
DHS under Kristi Noem is in shambles.
Under the Big Beautiful Bill Act, ICE’s budget ballooned to nearly $30 billion. And what does that get us? Bottom-of-the-barrel agents who only meet bare minimum standards.
Under the Big Beautiful Bill Act, ICE’s budget ballooned to nearly $30 billion. And what does that get us? Bottom-of-the-barrel agents who only meet bare minimum standards.
Hey, psssst. What is this?
A $630M contract going to Don Jr?????
A $630M contract going to Don Jr?????
Trump Jr.-Backed Company Cashes In on Massive Pentagon Contract
What a coincidence!
finance.yahoo.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Hey, psssst. What is this?
A $630M contract going to Don Jr?????
A $630M contract going to Don Jr?????
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"I have never seen the line this long at this food bank, This is 4x the size of every previous year...the line wraps around the building a second time..Everyone is freezing and an older lady in line had to be taken inside because she looked like she was about to pass out from being too cold..."
December 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
"I have never seen the line this long at this food bank, This is 4x the size of every previous year...the line wraps around the building a second time..Everyone is freezing and an older lady in line had to be taken inside because she looked like she was about to pass out from being too cold..."
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Reposted by Melinda Love
Newly sworn in Rep Grijalva-AZ, was spayed in the face with pepper spray by ICE during a protest against 12/5 federal immigration raid at Mexican restaurant in Tucson. “When I presented myself as a MOC, I was pushed aside and pepper sprayed,” Rep Grijalva wrote.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Arizona congresswoman says she was ‘pepper sprayed’ at protest against ICE
Adelita Grijalva, a Democratic representative, said she was ‘sprayed in the face’ at demonstration outside a restaurant
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Newly sworn in Rep Grijalva-AZ, was spayed in the face with pepper spray by ICE during a protest against 12/5 federal immigration raid at Mexican restaurant in Tucson. “When I presented myself as a MOC, I was pushed aside and pepper sprayed,” Rep Grijalva wrote.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...