Dawn Frings- Kushwaha
@dawnk62.bsky.social
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Trump administration: Record-high homelessness is caused not by housing costs but by mental illness and addiction.
Also Trump administration: We're decimating the programs that treat mental illness and addiction.
Also Trump administration: We're decimating the programs that treat mental illness and addiction.
Last night with no warning, RFK Jr. cancelled up to $2 billion in funding for mental health and substance abuse research and programs administered through SAMHSA.
He and his minions did so because “they no longer believe the defunded programs align with the Trump administration's priorities”.
He and his minions did so because “they no longer believe the defunded programs align with the Trump administration's priorities”.
Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants
The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services.
www.npr.org
January 14, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Trump administration: Record-high homelessness is caused not by housing costs but by mental illness and addiction.
Also Trump administration: We're decimating the programs that treat mental illness and addiction.
Also Trump administration: We're decimating the programs that treat mental illness and addiction.
Reposted by Dawn Frings- Kushwaha
Reposted by Dawn Frings- Kushwaha
“Emerson does not have a mother today because one of you murdered a woman in cold blood yesterday.”
January 8, 2026 at 4:16 PM
“Emerson does not have a mother today because one of you murdered a woman in cold blood yesterday.”
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Donald Trump can choose to be uninterested in health care—but the millions of working Americans facing skyrocketing premiums don't get a choice.
January 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Donald Trump can choose to be uninterested in health care—but the millions of working Americans facing skyrocketing premiums don't get a choice.
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Our health care system is collapsing and no one can afford their groceries anymore...but THIS is what Trump prioritizes.
January 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Our health care system is collapsing and no one can afford their groceries anymore...but THIS is what Trump prioritizes.
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🎉 Congrats 🧠🪱 !
"The ceremony will feature light roadkill hors d’oeuvres, goblets of beef tallow & sewage plunge"- plus a memorial to the parasitic worm that perished after eating part of his brain but whose influence lives on
All humor - until 🧠🪱 launches an actual Ode to Virus Hall of Fame 🫠
"The ceremony will feature light roadkill hors d’oeuvres, goblets of beef tallow & sewage plunge"- plus a memorial to the parasitic worm that perished after eating part of his brain but whose influence lives on
All humor - until 🧠🪱 launches an actual Ode to Virus Hall of Fame 🫠
The ceremony will feature light roadkill hors d’oeuvres, goblets of beef tallow, and a sewage plunge, and will include a memorial tribute to the parasitic worm that perished after eating a portion of his brain, but whose influence continues to be deeply felt.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Be Declared Honorary Virus
The ceremony will feature roadkill hors d’oeuvres, goblets of beef tallow, and a sewage plunge.
www.theatlantic.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:47 PM
🎉 Congrats 🧠🪱 !
"The ceremony will feature light roadkill hors d’oeuvres, goblets of beef tallow & sewage plunge"- plus a memorial to the parasitic worm that perished after eating part of his brain but whose influence lives on
All humor - until 🧠🪱 launches an actual Ode to Virus Hall of Fame 🫠
"The ceremony will feature light roadkill hors d’oeuvres, goblets of beef tallow & sewage plunge"- plus a memorial to the parasitic worm that perished after eating part of his brain but whose influence lives on
All humor - until 🧠🪱 launches an actual Ode to Virus Hall of Fame 🫠
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Reposted by Dawn Frings- Kushwaha
Here’s how to protect your data and stop brokers from selling your personal info.
Tired of spam calls and texts? There’s a new way to dodge them in California
Here’s how to protect your data and stop brokers from selling your personal info.
bit.ly
January 8, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Here’s how to protect your data and stop brokers from selling your personal info.
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UUs in Florida are meeting the moment for reproductive justice.
First UU of the Palm Beaches is carrying forward a legacy of action—partnering with community groups, supporting abortion access, assembling period packs, serving as clinic escorts, and more.
Read more in UU World!
bit.ly/48yaYa4
First UU of the Palm Beaches is carrying forward a legacy of action—partnering with community groups, supporting abortion access, assembling period packs, serving as clinic escorts, and more.
Read more in UU World!
bit.ly/48yaYa4
UUs Unapologetically Promote and Defend Reproductive Rights in Florida
First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palm Beaches and its community partners are using new tactics to confront the red state’s extreme restrictions.
bit.ly
October 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
UUs in Florida are meeting the moment for reproductive justice.
First UU of the Palm Beaches is carrying forward a legacy of action—partnering with community groups, supporting abortion access, assembling period packs, serving as clinic escorts, and more.
Read more in UU World!
bit.ly/48yaYa4
First UU of the Palm Beaches is carrying forward a legacy of action—partnering with community groups, supporting abortion access, assembling period packs, serving as clinic escorts, and more.
Read more in UU World!
bit.ly/48yaYa4
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PORTLAND — Robby Roadsteamer grabbed by ICE for singing… 🎵
October 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
PORTLAND — Robby Roadsteamer grabbed by ICE for singing… 🎵
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Thinking of calling CDC to report a potential disease outbreak? Don't bother; no one will answer, a former CDC employee said Tuesday, at a press conference organized by @firedbutfighting.bsky.social.
Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/washington-watch/117943?trw=no
Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/washington-watch/117943?trw=no
Want to Call CDC to Report a Possible Disease Outbreak? Fuhgeddaboutit
It's likely no one will answer the phone, a former CDC employee says
www.medpagetoday.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Thinking of calling CDC to report a potential disease outbreak? Don't bother; no one will answer, a former CDC employee said Tuesday, at a press conference organized by @firedbutfighting.bsky.social.
Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/washington-watch/117943?trw=no
Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/washington-watch/117943?trw=no
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UU Laurie Carafone recently took on a new role as Executive Director of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, the org behind “Nuns on the Bus.” Her story lifts up the power and possibility of interfaith justice work.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3WtNR95
#UU #Interfaith #Justice #NunsOnTheBus
Read more: https://bit.ly/3WtNR95
#UU #Interfaith #Justice #NunsOnTheBus
![Top center is a teal and green banner with “In Good Faith” in large white letters, a yellow microphone illustration on the right, and the subtitle “Stories from the Association.”
Below, on the left, is large quote in black font with white background blocks behind each line. The quote reads: “One of the reasons that the UU faith…has been such a good fit for me is that the core values of justice-seeking — what I call love in action — is core to everything that [we]…believe and do.”
Below this is white attribution text:
“- Laurie Carafone
Unitarian Universalist & Executive Director of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice.”
On the right is a photo of Laurie Carafone, smiling, with short hair, dark glasses, a black blazer and dark top,. Along the right edge of the photo is a small white caption credit: “Image courtesy Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice.”
At the bottom right corner of the graphic, the text “http://UUA.ORG ” appears in white.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:khrnkp6ud4p6da4tbfmca5c2/bafkreidta2qqjkdlgbcylvo3twpjrfvpuxwit4qbhmiboud7lmokdi7c6e@jpeg)
October 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
UU Laurie Carafone recently took on a new role as Executive Director of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, the org behind “Nuns on the Bus.” Her story lifts up the power and possibility of interfaith justice work.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3WtNR95
#UU #Interfaith #Justice #NunsOnTheBus
Read more: https://bit.ly/3WtNR95
#UU #Interfaith #Justice #NunsOnTheBus
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Three people were critically injured.
Video captures moment when helicopter slams into busy Highway 50 in Sacramento
Three people were critically injured.
bit.ly
October 7, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Three people were critically injured.
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This is out of hand. These agents are there to cause trouble and violence, not to keep people safe. These are the scenes that play out in war torn, destitute countries - not America.
October 7, 2025 at 11:43 PM
This is out of hand. These agents are there to cause trouble and violence, not to keep people safe. These are the scenes that play out in war torn, destitute countries - not America.
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Thanks, New Yorker
October 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Thanks, New Yorker
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Here are the 10 states that will see the highest premium increases for families that lose tax credits if Republicans refuse to act.
West Virginia 387%
Wyoming 382%
Alaska 346%
Tennessee 320%
Mississippi 314%
Texas 289%
South Carolina 285%
Alabama 284%
South Dakota 235%
North Dakota 234%
West Virginia 387%
Wyoming 382%
Alaska 346%
Tennessee 320%
Mississippi 314%
Texas 289%
South Carolina 285%
Alabama 284%
South Dakota 235%
North Dakota 234%
October 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Here are the 10 states that will see the highest premium increases for families that lose tax credits if Republicans refuse to act.
West Virginia 387%
Wyoming 382%
Alaska 346%
Tennessee 320%
Mississippi 314%
Texas 289%
South Carolina 285%
Alabama 284%
South Dakota 235%
North Dakota 234%
West Virginia 387%
Wyoming 382%
Alaska 346%
Tennessee 320%
Mississippi 314%
Texas 289%
South Carolina 285%
Alabama 284%
South Dakota 235%
North Dakota 234%
Reposted by Dawn Frings- Kushwaha
The CFPB has returned over $21 billion to Americans who were cheated by big banks and giant corporations.
But Trump has tried to destroy the CFPB, choosing big corporations over scammed Americans.
The case is in the courts now, and Democrats are united behind the CFPB.
But Trump has tried to destroy the CFPB, choosing big corporations over scammed Americans.
The case is in the courts now, and Democrats are united behind the CFPB.
October 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The CFPB has returned over $21 billion to Americans who were cheated by big banks and giant corporations.
But Trump has tried to destroy the CFPB, choosing big corporations over scammed Americans.
The case is in the courts now, and Democrats are united behind the CFPB.
But Trump has tried to destroy the CFPB, choosing big corporations over scammed Americans.
The case is in the courts now, and Democrats are united behind the CFPB.
Reposted by Dawn Frings- Kushwaha
An investigation by The Bee raises questions about the new leader’s registered address, his travel stipend and his personal conduct.
Top CA Republican vowed to cut waste, corruption. His spending says otherwise
An investigation by The Bee raises questions about the new leader’s registered address, his travel stipend and his personal conduct.
bit.ly
October 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
An investigation by The Bee raises questions about the new leader’s registered address, his travel stipend and his personal conduct.
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If it prays with pedos, is friends with pedos, and pardons pedos…
October 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
If it prays with pedos, is friends with pedos, and pardons pedos…
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“Festivals are how Sacramento celebrates itself. Too often, however, our own systems make them harder to pull off than they should be.”
Aftershock is great, but Sacramento must support small festivals, too | Opinion
“Festivals are how Sacramento celebrates itself. Too often, however, our own systems make them harder to pull off than they should be.”
bit.ly
October 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
“Festivals are how Sacramento celebrates itself. Too often, however, our own systems make them harder to pull off than they should be.”
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The 30 pieces span Bob Ross’ career, include mountain vistas and lake scenes, and were mostly created on-air.
Auctions of Bob Ross Paintings Will Support Public TV
The 30 pieces span Ross’ career, include mountain vistas and lake scenes, and were mostly created on-air.
www.kqed.org
October 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The 30 pieces span Bob Ross’ career, include mountain vistas and lake scenes, and were mostly created on-air.
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Tragically, hurt people hurt people.
In a nation where 100 million people own 400 million guns, Vought doesn’t seem to know game theory.
In a nation where 100 million people own 400 million guns, Vought doesn’t seem to know game theory.
Gun Facts in the U.S. 2024: The Reality of Firearms in America - Legal Reader
Gun ownership in America isn’t as simple as many believe. Between growth trends and demographic disparities, there is a lot to learn about guns in the U.S.
www.legalreader.com
October 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Tragically, hurt people hurt people.
In a nation where 100 million people own 400 million guns, Vought doesn’t seem to know game theory.
In a nation where 100 million people own 400 million guns, Vought doesn’t seem to know game theory.
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In Mexico, every politician has a connection to the cartel.
In America, Epstein is the sex mobster everybody has a connection to.
Fighting dirty hands with dirty hands doesn't make them any less dirty, sister.
So now we know - the FBI has photographs of Trump with naked young girls.
In America, Epstein is the sex mobster everybody has a connection to.
Fighting dirty hands with dirty hands doesn't make them any less dirty, sister.
So now we know - the FBI has photographs of Trump with naked young girls.
October 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
In Mexico, every politician has a connection to the cartel.
In America, Epstein is the sex mobster everybody has a connection to.
Fighting dirty hands with dirty hands doesn't make them any less dirty, sister.
So now we know - the FBI has photographs of Trump with naked young girls.
In America, Epstein is the sex mobster everybody has a connection to.
Fighting dirty hands with dirty hands doesn't make them any less dirty, sister.
So now we know - the FBI has photographs of Trump with naked young girls.
Reposted by Dawn Frings- Kushwaha
I’m just going to keep repeating that undocumented immigrant workers actually _help subsidize federal programs for everybody else_.
In 2022 alone, they paid $25.7 billion into Social Security and $6.4 billion into Medicare—both programs they can’t access due to their legal status👇🏽
In 2022 alone, they paid $25.7 billion into Social Security and $6.4 billion into Medicare—both programs they can’t access due to their legal status👇🏽
Oh so the guy who made up gross lies about immigrants STEALING AND EATING PETS has more thoughts about immigrants? I’m sure he’s totally telling the truth this time.
open.substack.com/pub/americas...
open.substack.com/pub/americas...
They’re Lying, Dividing, And Distracting. Don’t Believe The GOP’s Shutdown Hype
“This isn’t about health care for undocumented immigrants—that’s already against the law," said Sen. Mark Warner. "It’s about the fact that Republicans are intentionally skyrocketing your premiums.”
open.substack.com
October 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I’m just going to keep repeating that undocumented immigrant workers actually _help subsidize federal programs for everybody else_.
In 2022 alone, they paid $25.7 billion into Social Security and $6.4 billion into Medicare—both programs they can’t access due to their legal status👇🏽
In 2022 alone, they paid $25.7 billion into Social Security and $6.4 billion into Medicare—both programs they can’t access due to their legal status👇🏽