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Nicole Jorwic

@nicolejorwic.bsky.social

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Connector of People, Issues and Coalitions. Chief of Advocacy and Campaigns @CaringAcrossGen Advocating and organizing for care. Community Living. Disability, Medicaid, Medicare. Opinions are my own. #CareCantWait

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Nicole Jorwic @nicolejorwic.bsky.social · Nov 24

Wrote this last time Republicans came for #Medicaid Now they’re trying to use pillaging #Medicaid to fund #TaxCuts for the rich. I hate it here.

But we will persist, and #SaveMedicaid

Medicaid Is Not A Piggy Bank For Congress - Ms. Magazine

Disabled people, older adults, care workers and family caregivers would suffer if Medicaid was cut, or work requirements were enforced.

msmagazine.com

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Nicole Jorwic @nicolejorwic.bsky.social · 18d

My views on today’s BS “breakthrough” on #Autism

Stop blaming moms, stop cutting REAL research and the programs that support autistic people.

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Nicole Jorwic @nicolejorwic.bsky.social · Sep 9

The cost for EVERYTHING is going ⬆️
Plus Trump and Republicans also passed a bill that made supports go ⬇️

For the 130 million family caregivers in this country #Trumpflation will lead them to the brink

'More pressure on families.' Nearly half of US states are on the brink of a caregiving emergency

A new study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found nearly half of America's states are on the brink of a caregiving emergency.

www.usatoday.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Sep 4

RFK Jr: It's gonna be the biggest infusion of federal dollar into rural healthcare in American history

BERNIE SANDERS: Yeah. You know why? Because you're cutting $150b for rural hospitals, you're putting $50b back. That's not an infusion. That's a loss of $100b.

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.bsky.social · Sep 1

If you're 60, 69.1% of all job growth since your birth occurred under Democratic administrations.

If you're 45, that number is 74.7%.

If you're under 28, the number is 100%.

Happy Labor Day.

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Nicole Jorwic @nicolejorwic.bsky.social · Aug 21

Correct, cutting #Medicaid isn’t popular with the left OR the right.

There’s no private solution, Medicaid is the only option for this mom and millions of others.

#CancelTheCuts

I’m a Proud Conservative. My Disabled Son Needs Medicaid to Live. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/o...

Opinion | I’m a Proud Conservative. My Disabled Son Needs Medicaid to Live.

www.nytimes.com

Nicole Jorwic @nicolejorwic.bsky.social · Aug 15

Hey reality show doctor—a) 92% of #Medicaid beneficiaries are working b) the “able-bodied’ argument is a distraction, they gutted the program for everyone c) since CMS has historically had terrible data collection I GUARANTEE they don’t have data on tv consumption 🙄

www.rawstory.com/dr-oz-267388...

'Go get a job!' Dr. Oz under fire for shaming 'able-bodied' Medicaid users

Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, disparaged “able-bodied” Medicaid recipients, alleging they spend hours each day watching television or engaging in othe...

www.rawstory.com

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Nicole Jorwic @nicolejorwic.bsky.social · Aug 14

There are many villains in Medicaid but none of them are the beneficiaries or the workers who support them…

This article points out both #PrivateEquity and its move into the long-term care space AND the reality of how bad #ManagedCare is. PE and private insurance has no place in long-term care.

Mother with cerebral palsy struggles to hire aides after private equity takeover

In the hands of financiers, a New York Medicaid program that lets disabled and elderly participants live at home is under fire.

www.nbcnews.com

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Nicole Jorwic @nicolejorwic.bsky.social · Aug 12

I lived in DC for a decade, moved out inauguration weekend knowing I couldn’t live through another Trump administration in district. Trump is the one who made DC unsafe, and his dictatorial actions, citing falsities about a city that I love—validated my choice, sending love to those still there ❤️

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · Aug 8

Republicans have tossed the rulebook out.

Here in Illinois, we will do whatever it takes to preserve democracy.

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Nicole Jorwic @nicolejorwic.bsky.social · Aug 8

“The promise of Medicaid is being shattered. But in the wake of this devastation, the dream of something better is coming into view. We have the chance to shape the future by building a system of care that leaves no one behind.” - @aijenpoo.bsky.social speaking the truth.

It's Our Turn to Build a New System of Care

We have the chance to shape the future by building a system of care that leaves no one behind.

www.thenation.com

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Nicole Jorwic @nicolejorwic.bsky.social · Aug 8

Let no member of the @GOP off the hook, they didn’t just cut #Medicaid they decimated it. Rep Lawler, you had the audacity to make promises in front of #Disabled people and their families that you wouldn’t harm them, and your vote did. We won’t forget, and won’t let you lie. Accountability is coming

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Aug 8

Scarborough loses patience with Mike Lawler after Lawler lies that Republicans didn't actually cut Medicaid: "Congressman, you can keep talking if you want to, but are you saying you know doctors' business, you know hospital administrators' business better than they know their own business?"

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · Aug 8

Jordy Meiselas: ICE didn't just lower the age requirement—they removed the age requirement. Now, at any age—you can go and join. They've riled up their base and have given them one lane to occupy: take out your anger, become an ICE agent, and chase down migrants. They are preying on people's hate.

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Nicole Jorwic @nicolejorwic.bsky.social · Aug 8

Dems take a stand and leave their post, for you know…the future of Democracy.

The GOP—they do it for pedophiles and billionaires (and those who are both).

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BeSeriousUSA 🐝 @beserioususa.bsky.social · Aug 7

🤑 HUNDREDS of MILLIONS of DOLLARS to be SPENT on a GAUDY BALLROOM at the White House…

…BUT NO MONEY 💸 for CHILDREN DYING of CANCER. 🤯

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · Aug 6

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Nicole Jorwic @nicolejorwic.bsky.social · Aug 5

It’s almost like #Medicaid is a popular program that people want to see expanded not decimated 🤔

#CancelTheCuts

Nebraska Republican booed over Medicaid cuts during town hall

Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) was interrupted by boos and chants of “tax the rich” while defending the GOP’s “big, beautiful bill” and its impact on Medicaid during his Monday tow…

thehill.com

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Nicole Jorwic @nicolejorwic.bsky.social · Aug 4

The cuts to #Medicaid and #SNAP won’t just harm disabled people and seniors, it will kill them.

Federal cuts to Medicaid, food aid will make low-income seniors in Missouri more vulnerable • Missouri Independent

Older adults make up a growing portion of the populations of Missouri and Kansas and many are struggling financially.

missouriindependent.com

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Nicole Jorwic @nicolejorwic.bsky.social · Jul 29

As I told @statnews.com I was a big NO so I could be at CJ’s birthday “who, at 36, is just one year older than the ADA. “I have spent the majority of my life fighting against the misinformation that is now seated in the HHS office. I couldn’t go in good conscience and sit in that room,” said Jorwic.

Kennedy, disability advocates paint very different realities as ADA turns 35

Kennedy and advocates have very different views on how his tenure impacts the community of Americans with disabilities.

www.statnews.com

Nicole Jorwic @nicolejorwic.bsky.social · Jul 26

It’s going to be a minute before I can capture the emotions and impact of the last 4 days on the National Mall for the #ProtectMedicaidVigil & #FamiliesFirst rally.

This clip from the Baltimore Urban Inspiration Choir, that I was lucky to see, sums it up—We can change the world 🩵

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SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · Jul 26

“Who’s got the power, we got the power!” #FamiliesFirst

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Nicole Jorwic @nicolejorwic.bsky.social · Jul 26

I’m not crying, you’re crying. I love you and the whole Little Lobbyists crew

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Elena Hung (she/her) @elenahung.bsky.social · Jul 26

Whether in the middle of the night or in broad daylight, we are again sharing Medicaid stories and bearing witness to what this lifesaving program means to millions across the country.

Forever grateful for and inspired by @nicolejorwic.bsky.social and her fight to #ProtectMedicaid for all of us.

Photo of Nicole speaking on the Protect Medicaid Summer stage at 5am on the National Mall, with the Capitol building behind her.

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Nicole Jorwic @nicolejorwic.bsky.social · Jul 26

Sun rising over hour 57 of our SIXTY hour Protect Medicaid Vigil. It’s been an honor & privilege to pull this event together with our incredible team & partners. I am exhausted, emboldened and so damn proud of the power we are showing as we hold those who cut Medicaid accountable.

Picture of US Capitol with podium and candles

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Voices of Health Care Action @voicesofhealthcare.org · Jul 25

Massive Medicaid and even Medicare cuts are here, and they will have a devastating impact on our health system and for everyone.

Learn more from @nicolejorwic.bsky.social @caringacross.org: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX32...

Why Are They CUTTING Our Health Care So Much?

YouTube video by Voices of Health Care Action

youtube.com

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · Jul 24

This moment from today’s Medicaid vigil is so powerful…

Question: What do you say to the people who voted to cut Medicaid? Be honest.

Samantha Phillis: They voted against my child’s life.
#MedicaidCutsKill

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