Chelsea of Appalachia
@chelsearb.bsky.social
Mother of a wild toddler, animal lover, climate activist, hiker. Appalachian Voices Director of Government Affairs and Strategy
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www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-e... from my colleague Willie on how labor, workplace safety, and health cuts are going to kill miners
Musk/Trump administration to cut mine safety offices, testing for black lung | Opinion
OpEd: Kentucky residents who care about the welfare of working miners should ask Congressman Hal Rogers what he plans to do to keep regional MSHA offices open, and to keep miners safe.
www.kentucky.com
April 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-e... from my colleague Willie on how labor, workplace safety, and health cuts are going to kill miners
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"Newly minted U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan swore he wouldn’t support gutting government benefits such as Medicaid that residents of his northeastern Pennsylvania district rely on. Then the first-term Republican voted for a bill that could do just that."
Pennsylvania Republicans who narrowly won their House seats feel the heat of early votes back home
Back in November, three Pennsylvania Republicans won seats in Congress by tight margins. Today, the three find themselves navigating the delicate politics of a divided electorate once again as Preside...
apnews.com
March 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
"Newly minted U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan swore he wouldn’t support gutting government benefits such as Medicaid that residents of his northeastern Pennsylvania district rely on. Then the first-term Republican voted for a bill that could do just that."
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Remember when they mocked us for saying that democracy is on the ballot?
February 15, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Remember when they mocked us for saying that democracy is on the ballot?
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I think it's worth repeating plainly that a federal judge halted Musk's federal funding freeze nearly two weeks ago but funds are still very much being frozen in violation of the court order.
February 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I think it's worth repeating plainly that a federal judge halted Musk's federal funding freeze nearly two weeks ago but funds are still very much being frozen in violation of the court order.
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Congress? Hello—federal workers here. We are struggling to fight all of this on our own.
February 2, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Congress? Hello—federal workers here. We are struggling to fight all of this on our own.
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Note to OPM staff: Personal items cannot be searched. If any attempt is made, demand legal representation. Personal devices you own are off-limits to these staffers. Also, do not leave personal items in the office overnight. Stay alert and cautious.
February 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Note to OPM staff: Personal items cannot be searched. If any attempt is made, demand legal representation. Personal devices you own are off-limits to these staffers. Also, do not leave personal items in the office overnight. Stay alert and cautious.
Not confused over here. Enraged.
Breaking news: The White House budget office is ordering a pause to all grants and loans disbursed by the federal government, according to an internal memo sent to agencies Monday, creating significant confusion across Washington.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Not confused over here. Enraged.
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SHARE WIDELY.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
(1/3)
January 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
SHARE WIDELY.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
(1/3)
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
(1/3)
Help us get this disaster relief for Hurricane Helene victims across the finish line appvoices.org/actions/hele...
Pass disaster aid for Hurricane Helene recovery
appvoices.org
December 19, 2024 at 1:57 AM
Help us get this disaster relief for Hurricane Helene victims across the finish line appvoices.org/actions/hele...
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Yep, that's pretty much the whole plan.
November 22, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Yep, that's pretty much the whole plan.
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Two stages of writing:
1) This shouldn't take too long
2) Oh no
1) This shouldn't take too long
2) Oh no
December 4, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Two stages of writing:
1) This shouldn't take too long
2) Oh no
1) This shouldn't take too long
2) Oh no
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I'm glad Pete Hegseth has pledged not to drink if he is confirmed as Defense Secretary. So, I guess he can still sexually harass women, mismanage funds, discriminate against women service members, push for a Christian Nationalist agenda, and be a virulent Islamaphobe?
Super duper.
Super duper.
December 5, 2024 at 12:20 AM
I'm glad Pete Hegseth has pledged not to drink if he is confirmed as Defense Secretary. So, I guess he can still sexually harass women, mismanage funds, discriminate against women service members, push for a Christian Nationalist agenda, and be a virulent Islamaphobe?
Super duper.
Super duper.
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Jan 20, 2025
I have an idea.
Instead of just NOT watching the inauguration of America’s first felon president, go out an volunteer your time that day.
Specifically, give your time to any organization that might be hurt by Trump’s policies.
Protest through service.
#InagurationDay #Volunteer
I have an idea.
Instead of just NOT watching the inauguration of America’s first felon president, go out an volunteer your time that day.
Specifically, give your time to any organization that might be hurt by Trump’s policies.
Protest through service.
#InagurationDay #Volunteer
November 25, 2024 at 4:34 AM
Jan 20, 2025
I have an idea.
Instead of just NOT watching the inauguration of America’s first felon president, go out an volunteer your time that day.
Specifically, give your time to any organization that might be hurt by Trump’s policies.
Protest through service.
#InagurationDay #Volunteer
I have an idea.
Instead of just NOT watching the inauguration of America’s first felon president, go out an volunteer your time that day.
Specifically, give your time to any organization that might be hurt by Trump’s policies.
Protest through service.
#InagurationDay #Volunteer
So uh, petro imports, too?
November 26, 2024 at 1:26 AM
So uh, petro imports, too?
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Let’s run the government like a business, drive the car like a bicycle, and play the guitar like a piano
November 25, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Let’s run the government like a business, drive the car like a bicycle, and play the guitar like a piano
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Which states get the most % of their money from US Dept of Education? Versus that state’s Trump vote. Red states hurt themselves the most if they eliminate the Dept of Education.
Graph by
@jamessmurphy.bsky.social
Graph by
@jamessmurphy.bsky.social
November 20, 2024 at 10:34 PM
Which states get the most % of their money from US Dept of Education? Versus that state’s Trump vote. Red states hurt themselves the most if they eliminate the Dept of Education.
Graph by
@jamessmurphy.bsky.social
Graph by
@jamessmurphy.bsky.social
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The U.S. is in a water affordability crisis. 1 in 3 say they struggle to pay their water bill on time, risking access to #SafeAffordableWater. Congress must pass the H2O UP Act of 2024. Thank you Rep. Rashida and Rep. Deb Dingell
for leading the way! climatewaterequity.org/statement-h2...
for leading the way! climatewaterequity.org/statement-h2...
WECR Statement on H2O UP Act | Climate Water Equity
climatewaterequity.org
November 15, 2024 at 5:18 PM
The U.S. is in a water affordability crisis. 1 in 3 say they struggle to pay their water bill on time, risking access to #SafeAffordableWater. Congress must pass the H2O UP Act of 2024. Thank you Rep. Rashida and Rep. Deb Dingell
for leading the way! climatewaterequity.org/statement-h2...
for leading the way! climatewaterequity.org/statement-h2...
Toddler insult of the day: “Mom, what happened to your hair?”
You did, little one.
You did, little one.
November 14, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Toddler insult of the day: “Mom, what happened to your hair?”
You did, little one.
You did, little one.
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fuck this guy on behalf of the women i personally know who served their country in combat roles
Pete Hegseth 5 days ago: "I'm straight up just saying we should not have women in combat roles."
November 13, 2024 at 2:39 PM
fuck this guy on behalf of the women i personally know who served their country in combat roles
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Pete Hegseth 5 days ago: "I'm straight up just saying we should not have women in combat roles."
November 13, 2024 at 2:50 AM
Pete Hegseth 5 days ago: "I'm straight up just saying we should not have women in combat roles."
Obligatory cat photo (Zoey)
November 12, 2024 at 1:31 AM
Obligatory cat photo (Zoey)
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Swing Left is saying that Casey can hold onto his Senate seat if provisional ballots are cured by the Nov. 12 deadline and is looking for folks to phonebank and canvas in PA.
In-person canvassing sign-up: www.mobilize.us/swingleft/?o...
Phone-banking: www.mobilize.us/2024pavictor...
In-person canvassing sign-up: www.mobilize.us/swingleft/?o...
Phone-banking: www.mobilize.us/2024pavictor...
November 9, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Swing Left is saying that Casey can hold onto his Senate seat if provisional ballots are cured by the Nov. 12 deadline and is looking for folks to phonebank and canvas in PA.
In-person canvassing sign-up: www.mobilize.us/swingleft/?o...
Phone-banking: www.mobilize.us/2024pavictor...
In-person canvassing sign-up: www.mobilize.us/swingleft/?o...
Phone-banking: www.mobilize.us/2024pavictor...