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East coast girl trying to make it in the Midwest. Opinions are definitely my own.
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ACA marketplace health premiums to rise in 2026; Missouri among hardest hit - St. Louis American www.stlamerican.com/your-health-...
Obamacare health premiums to rise in 2026; Missouri among hardest hit
If you are one of the 617,000 people in Missouri or Kansas buying Obamacare insurance on healthcare.gov, expect sticker shock when next year’s premiums are announced. With few exceptions, insurance co...
www.stlamerican.com
October 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
ACA marketplace health premiums to rise in 2026; Missouri among hardest hit - St. Louis American www.stlamerican.com/your-health-...
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Seventh set of Byrd droppings is out, and WOW!
We won on trans care in Medicaid, provider taxes, FMAP, immigrants in Medicaid, and other issues.
These victories are amazing for the people they help - and cost Rs more than $250 billion of their savings by rough calculations, largely not curable.
We won on trans care in Medicaid, provider taxes, FMAP, immigrants in Medicaid, and other issues.
These victories are amazing for the people they help - and cost Rs more than $250 billion of their savings by rough calculations, largely not curable.
Byrd Rule Violations Continue to Mount on the Republicans’ “One Big, Beautiful Bill” | U.S. Senate Committee On The Budget
The Official U.S. Senate Committee On The Budget
www.budget.senate.gov
June 26, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Seventh set of Byrd droppings is out, and WOW!
We won on trans care in Medicaid, provider taxes, FMAP, immigrants in Medicaid, and other issues.
These victories are amazing for the people they help - and cost Rs more than $250 billion of their savings by rough calculations, largely not curable.
We won on trans care in Medicaid, provider taxes, FMAP, immigrants in Medicaid, and other issues.
These victories are amazing for the people they help - and cost Rs more than $250 billion of their savings by rough calculations, largely not curable.
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I don't want this to get lost: after RFK Jr. finished with his tantrum, he ADMITTED he is blocking BILLIONS in federal child care funding.
That needs to change IMMEDIATELY.
That needs to change IMMEDIATELY.
here's the full clip of RFK Jr losing his shit at Patty Murray today during a hearing so badly that Republican Sen. Capito had to step in and tell him to "hold back"
May 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I don't want this to get lost: after RFK Jr. finished with his tantrum, he ADMITTED he is blocking BILLIONS in federal child care funding.
That needs to change IMMEDIATELY.
That needs to change IMMEDIATELY.
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“Sesame Street” has found itself a new home.
Netflix announced that the decades-old public educational television program will premiere its 56th season on the global streaming giant, along with 90 hours of previous episodes.
Netflix announced that the decades-old public educational television program will premiere its 56th season on the global streaming giant, along with 90 hours of previous episodes.
‘Sesame Street’ is coming to Netflix with new streaming deal
“Sesame Street” will release episodes on both PBS Kids and Netflix later this year.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
“Sesame Street” has found itself a new home.
Netflix announced that the decades-old public educational television program will premiere its 56th season on the global streaming giant, along with 90 hours of previous episodes.
Netflix announced that the decades-old public educational television program will premiere its 56th season on the global streaming giant, along with 90 hours of previous episodes.
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The children's series has found a new streaming home — Netflix, PBS stations and PBS KIDS will air new episodes on the same day. And Netflix will also run 90 hours from the Sesame Street library.
How to get to Sesame Street? Kids can now head to Netflix as well as PBS
The children's series has found a new streaming home — Netflix, PBS stations and PBS KIDS will air new episodes on the same day. And Netflix will also run 90 hours from the Sesame Street library.
www.npr.org
May 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The children's series has found a new streaming home — Netflix, PBS stations and PBS KIDS will air new episodes on the same day. And Netflix will also run 90 hours from the Sesame Street library.
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The Rules Committee meets at 1 AM on Tuesday night/ Wednesday morning to ram through this disastrous bill. Why? Because they don't want you to see them ripping healthcare from millions of Americans.
You do not hold a hearing for a bill at 1 AM unless you're completely ashamed of it.
You do not hold a hearing for a bill at 1 AM unless you're completely ashamed of it.
May 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The Rules Committee meets at 1 AM on Tuesday night/ Wednesday morning to ram through this disastrous bill. Why? Because they don't want you to see them ripping healthcare from millions of Americans.
You do not hold a hearing for a bill at 1 AM unless you're completely ashamed of it.
You do not hold a hearing for a bill at 1 AM unless you're completely ashamed of it.
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Breaking: Sen. Richard Blumenthal says he plans to place a hold on ALL Trump nominees going forward.
This will force Republicans to hold individual votes to override each hold, which will severely slow down their agenda.
🔗: www.axios.com/newsletters/...
This will force Republicans to hold individual votes to override each hold, which will severely slow down their agenda.
🔗: www.axios.com/newsletters/...
April 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Breaking: Sen. Richard Blumenthal says he plans to place a hold on ALL Trump nominees going forward.
This will force Republicans to hold individual votes to override each hold, which will severely slow down their agenda.
🔗: www.axios.com/newsletters/...
This will force Republicans to hold individual votes to override each hold, which will severely slow down their agenda.
🔗: www.axios.com/newsletters/...
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This is good, but Blumenthal should have done this — as we were asking — BEFORE RFK and Bhattacharya were confirmed.
Breaking: Sen. Richard Blumenthal says he plans to place a hold on ALL Trump nominees going forward.
This will force Republicans to hold individual votes to override each hold, which will severely slow down their agenda.
🔗: www.axios.com/newsletters/...
This will force Republicans to hold individual votes to override each hold, which will severely slow down their agenda.
🔗: www.axios.com/newsletters/...
April 8, 2025 at 2:12 AM
This is good, but Blumenthal should have done this — as we were asking — BEFORE RFK and Bhattacharya were confirmed.
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NEW: SCOTUS, 5-4, backs Trump effort to end one route for Alien Enemies Act challenges.
The court was unanimous that challenges could be brought, but the limit — only habeas claims can be brought — raises significant questions and concerns.
Tonight, at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/scotus-5-4...
The court was unanimous that challenges could be brought, but the limit — only habeas claims can be brought — raises significant questions and concerns.
Tonight, at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/scotus-5-4...
SCOTUS, 5-4, backs Trump effort to end one route for Alien Enemies Act challenges
The court was unanimous that challenges could be brought, but the limit — only habeas claims can be brought — raises significant questions and concerns.
www.lawdork.com
April 8, 2025 at 2:25 AM
NEW: SCOTUS, 5-4, backs Trump effort to end one route for Alien Enemies Act challenges.
The court was unanimous that challenges could be brought, but the limit — only habeas claims can be brought — raises significant questions and concerns.
Tonight, at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/scotus-5-4...
The court was unanimous that challenges could be brought, but the limit — only habeas claims can be brought — raises significant questions and concerns.
Tonight, at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/scotus-5-4...
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In a way the tone is almost as frightening as the substance. The dissent writes like it understands the stakes, and what kind of regime we're on the precipice of becoming. The majority writes like it's hearing a case about whether rollerblades can be taxed as vehicles.
#BREAKING: 5-4 Court, with Barrett joining the three Dem. appointees in dissent *vacates* Chief Judge Boasberg’s temporary restraining orders in the Alien Enemy Act cases. Judicial review must be available, Court holds, but has to come through habeas petitions:
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
www.supremecourt.gov
April 8, 2025 at 1:27 AM
In a way the tone is almost as frightening as the substance. The dissent writes like it understands the stakes, and what kind of regime we're on the precipice of becoming. The majority writes like it's hearing a case about whether rollerblades can be taxed as vehicles.
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They’re going to keep pushing until something stops them.
Deeply concerning: US citizen lawyer getting detained and his phone searched on reentering the U.S. at Customs. www.freep.com/story/news/l...
Lawyer for U-M protester detained at airport after spring break trip with family
Dearborn lawyer says feds tried to seize his cellphone at Detroit Metro Airport as he returned from spring break trip with his family.
www.freep.com
April 8, 2025 at 1:50 AM
They’re going to keep pushing until something stops them.
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The message is: crowd large.
Many politicians, administrators, and business leaders, in bowing to Trump, have drawn confidence and comfort from the perceived vibe shift.
Events like this puncture that delusion.
Many politicians, administrators, and business leaders, in bowing to Trump, have drawn confidence and comfort from the perceived vibe shift.
Events like this puncture that delusion.
You can stop asking where the mass opposition is. It's everywhere.
People poured out to protest not only what Trump has done—and what they fear he will do next.
www.motherjones.com
April 5, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The message is: crowd large.
Many politicians, administrators, and business leaders, in bowing to Trump, have drawn confidence and comfort from the perceived vibe shift.
Events like this puncture that delusion.
Many politicians, administrators, and business leaders, in bowing to Trump, have drawn confidence and comfort from the perceived vibe shift.
Events like this puncture that delusion.
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In his 1957 filibuster, Strom Thurmond said "Negroes ... are not so well qualified to vote as are the white people.”
A Black senator just broke the record Thurmond set with that speech.
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/cory-bo...
A Black senator just broke the record Thurmond set with that speech.
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/cory-bo...
Cory Booker Just Gave The Longest Speech In The History of The US Senate
Only two men have spoken on the floor of the U.S. Senate...
talkingpointsmemo.com
April 1, 2025 at 11:31 PM
In his 1957 filibuster, Strom Thurmond said "Negroes ... are not so well qualified to vote as are the white people.”
A Black senator just broke the record Thurmond set with that speech.
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/cory-bo...
A Black senator just broke the record Thurmond set with that speech.
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/cory-bo...
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Making news happen. www.c-span.org/event/us-sen...
April 1, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Making news happen. www.c-span.org/event/us-sen...
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CDC ordered staff this week not to release their experts’ assessment that found the risk of catching measles is high in areas near outbreaks where vaccination rates are lagging.
“The decision to vaccinate is a personal one,” a spokesperson said, echoing a line from a recent editorial RFK Jr. wrote
“The decision to vaccinate is a personal one,” a spokesperson said, echoing a line from a recent editorial RFK Jr. wrote
SCOOP: The CDC Buried a Measles Forecast That Stressed the Need for Vaccinations @sheinvestigates.bsky.social
The CDC Buried a Measles Forecast That Stressed the Need for Vaccinations
The move — along with the CDC’s explanation — is a sign that the nation’s top public health agency may be falling in line under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime critic of vaccines.
www.propublica.org
March 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
CDC ordered staff this week not to release their experts’ assessment that found the risk of catching measles is high in areas near outbreaks where vaccination rates are lagging.
“The decision to vaccinate is a personal one,” a spokesperson said, echoing a line from a recent editorial RFK Jr. wrote
“The decision to vaccinate is a personal one,” a spokesperson said, echoing a line from a recent editorial RFK Jr. wrote
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I just spoke with Homeland Security to get more information and I will share when I learn more.
The University of Minnesota is an international destination for education and research. We have any number of students studying here with visas, and we need answers.
www.startribune.com/u-graduate-s...
The University of Minnesota is an international destination for education and research. We have any number of students studying here with visas, and we need answers.
www.startribune.com/u-graduate-s...
International graduate student at U detained by ICE agents
In an email to students, university officials called it a “deeply concerning situation.”
www.startribune.com
March 29, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I just spoke with Homeland Security to get more information and I will share when I learn more.
The University of Minnesota is an international destination for education and research. We have any number of students studying here with visas, and we need answers.
www.startribune.com/u-graduate-s...
The University of Minnesota is an international destination for education and research. We have any number of students studying here with visas, and we need answers.
www.startribune.com/u-graduate-s...
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Diversity isn't the reason why families can't afford housing.
Immigration isn't the reason why you're paying more for your prescriptions.
Billionaires and CEOs who don't care about you is the reason.
Immigration isn't the reason why you're paying more for your prescriptions.
Billionaires and CEOs who don't care about you is the reason.
March 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Diversity isn't the reason why families can't afford housing.
Immigration isn't the reason why you're paying more for your prescriptions.
Billionaires and CEOs who don't care about you is the reason.
Immigration isn't the reason why you're paying more for your prescriptions.
Billionaires and CEOs who don't care about you is the reason.
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This has been reported. So I'm not breaking any news. But it's amazing: Kristi Noem is literally running campaign commercials for Trump using the DHS budget. I knew this was happening from news reports. But I hadn't seen them until I saw them yesterday on the local ABC affiliate at the gym.
March 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This has been reported. So I'm not breaking any news. But it's amazing: Kristi Noem is literally running campaign commercials for Trump using the DHS budget. I knew this was happening from news reports. But I hadn't seen them until I saw them yesterday on the local ABC affiliate at the gym.
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Speaking about contemporary subjects and describing his opponents in harsh terms, President Donald Trump used more than two dozen words Tuesday night that had never been spoken in a State of the Union or similar address to Congress.
You’ve never heard that in a presidential address to Congress before
Trump used more than two dozen words Tuesday night that had never been spoken in a State of the Union or similar address to Congress.
wapo.st
March 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Speaking about contemporary subjects and describing his opponents in harsh terms, President Donald Trump used more than two dozen words Tuesday night that had never been spoken in a State of the Union or similar address to Congress.
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We just walked out of the state of the Union. My shirt showed Trump an important message: NO KINGS LIVE HERE.
In the spirit of student protestors from the Civil Rights Movement, I’m proud to have protested and walked out with many of my colleagues. This is NOT a normal time.
In the spirit of student protestors from the Civil Rights Movement, I’m proud to have protested and walked out with many of my colleagues. This is NOT a normal time.
March 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
We just walked out of the state of the Union. My shirt showed Trump an important message: NO KINGS LIVE HERE.
In the spirit of student protestors from the Civil Rights Movement, I’m proud to have protested and walked out with many of my colleagues. This is NOT a normal time.
In the spirit of student protestors from the Civil Rights Movement, I’m proud to have protested and walked out with many of my colleagues. This is NOT a normal time.
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Empty seats now on the Dem side of the House. This is why.
We just walked out of the state of the Union. My shirt showed Trump an important message: NO KINGS LIVE HERE.
In the spirit of student protestors from the Civil Rights Movement, I’m proud to have protested and walked out with many of my colleagues. This is NOT a normal time.
In the spirit of student protestors from the Civil Rights Movement, I’m proud to have protested and walked out with many of my colleagues. This is NOT a normal time.
March 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Empty seats now on the Dem side of the House. This is why.
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Just going to leave this here...
"Efficiency."
"Efficiency."
March 5, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Just going to leave this here...
"Efficiency."
"Efficiency."
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What Trump isn't talking about tonight...
His approval ratings are plummeting
The economy is showing major signs of strain due to his policies
DOGE looks more and more like a giant hoax
The GOP is trying to gut Social Security and Medicaid to pave the way for big tax cuts for the rich
Hello?
His approval ratings are plummeting
The economy is showing major signs of strain due to his policies
DOGE looks more and more like a giant hoax
The GOP is trying to gut Social Security and Medicaid to pave the way for big tax cuts for the rich
Hello?
March 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
What Trump isn't talking about tonight...
His approval ratings are plummeting
The economy is showing major signs of strain due to his policies
DOGE looks more and more like a giant hoax
The GOP is trying to gut Social Security and Medicaid to pave the way for big tax cuts for the rich
Hello?
His approval ratings are plummeting
The economy is showing major signs of strain due to his policies
DOGE looks more and more like a giant hoax
The GOP is trying to gut Social Security and Medicaid to pave the way for big tax cuts for the rich
Hello?
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His government keeps trying to crack down on enemies for simple words they say www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Trump's D.C. Prosecutor Declares: 'We Will Protect DOGE'
Ed Martin, the D.C. U.S. attorney, is vowing to protect members of Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency from supposed threats.
www.rollingstone.com
March 5, 2025 at 2:37 AM
His government keeps trying to crack down on enemies for simple words they say www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...