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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 1d

“All of this will lead to unnecessary chaos and confusion in the midst of widespread uncertainty, record inflation, and a government shutdown."

The Trump Administration Is Rushing to Implement SNAP Cuts

The USDA is screwing the states by ordering them to implement SNAP work requirements practically overnight.

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SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · 2d

Worker power in action! Let's get it!💜

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 2d

“While millions of Americans are worrying about how to pay for healthcare, this report makes clear that Republican lawmakers are using their power to line their own pockets." - Kristen Crowell

10 Congressional Republicans Could See Personal Tax Benefits Skyrocket While They Refuse to Protect Healthcare for Millions of Americans

WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier today, government watchdog Accountable.US released a new report detailing how ten congressional Republicans stand to pocket up to $328,400 in collective personal tax breaks un...

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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 3d

"Meche" works making raisins in Fresno CA. Fresh grapes are placed on sheets of paper and then laid on the sand between rows. The suns heats the sand and dries out the grapes. She can feel the heat from the sand through her shoes while she earns 35 cents for each sheet. #WeFeedYou

Grapes on brown paper drying into raisins after workers harvested them

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 3d

"The most popular economic policies are bold, tangible, and grounded in fairness — and can unite voters across class and partisan lines. Across twenty-five ranked proposals, policies that reduced costs, curbed corporate abuse, and held elites accountable consistently performed best."

Report: Economic Populism Has Broad Appeal in the Rust Belt

An exhaustive new survey from the Center for Working-Class Politics and its partners finds that strong economic populism resonates across Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania — and that indepen...

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 3d

"President Trump is responsible for this shutdown and he’s deliberately making it as painful as he can for everyday Americans." - Andrew Bates

#TrumpShutUsDown

Trump's shutdown is jackpot for billionaires while working Americans pay

President Donald Trump faces criticism for breaking campaign promises on healthcare costs while his tariffs and policies drive inflation higher for Americans.

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 4d

One official week into the shutdown and Republican lawmakers are taking heat back home. Voters are outraged at the GOP trifecta’s choice to shut down the government instead of extending tax credits that help everyday people afford health insurance.

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Backlash Builds in the States: Constituents Demand ACA Tax Credits Extension, End of Shutdown

One official week into the shutdown and Republican lawmakers are taking heat back home.

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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 5d

The Trump wage cut is a catastrophe for American workers. With the H2A visa having no cap, the Trump wage cuts opens the gates to potentially unlimited American job losses in agriculture.

Read our full statement:
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A photo of workers bent over working in the field with the text overlay: BREAKING: Farm Workers Condemn $2.46 Billion in Trump Wage Cuts

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 5d

Steve Gomez of Arizona, who gets insurance through the ACA marketplace, is a father to a son who was born with a heart defect who needs ongoing support through Medicaid.

Read the rally re-cap here: bit.ly/4gNQKeh

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Arizona Father: We don't want a hand out, we want to provide for our families

YouTube video by Fair Share America

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The Democratic Coalition @thedemcoalition.bsky.social · 6d

Navy veteran Daniel Fisk Bennett after the Trump Administration changed the VA website to blame Democrats for the shutdown:

"I was shocked. I was like, 'this is unprofessional,' this is not what the VA is for. We did not swear an oath to a party."

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 10d

A government run by billionaires is not “for the people”.

It’s for billionaires.

It’s why they’re getting billions in subsidies, tax breaks and government contracts.

Meanwhile, working class Americans are losing their jobs and healthcare.

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 8d

It's this simple: Republicans control the House, Senate and White House - and so the government has been shut down because they chose to shut it down rather than pass a budget that protects our health care and keeps costs from rising.

Get the latest here:
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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 9d

Using an online calculator, Kara Pitt-D’Andrea estimated her premiums will increase from $392 a month to more than $500 if the Republicans in Congress let the tax credits expire.

“We know the storm is coming in December,” she said.

Read more and watch the video here: bit.ly/3VM0R9S

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American Bridge 21st Century @ab21.bsky.social · 9d

"You're talking to the White House and still that funding is not restored. And you're a Republican."

Mike Lawler, whose party has a trifecta in Washington, will blame everyone but himself for the funding cuts he is voting for. #NY17

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 10d

Bernita Richardson of Virginia is a full-time caretaker for her parents and son, all of whom rely on Medicaid to receive the care for a fulfilling life 👇

Read the rally re-cap here: bit.ly/4gNQKeh

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Medicaid Advocate: Republicans chose billionaires over the rest of us

YouTube video by Fair Share America

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10d

Are we winning yet?

More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 10d

BREAKING: The number of jobs created in August has been revised from 54,000 down to -3,000.

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 11d

Good morning.

The government is shut down because Trump wants to act like a king and steal from you.

Democrats have no obligation to support a budget that funds the destruction of our democracy - and DOUBLES health premiums to fund a tax cut for billionaires.

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 11d

Donald Trump SHUT DOWN the government last night.

Why? Because he and Republicans in Congress would rather shut down the whole government than lower your health care costs.

It’s shameful.

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Trump SHUT DOWN the government last night.

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 10d

Our grassroots partners from around the nation rallied at the Capitol Wednesday evening, calling for lawmakers to put Healthcare Over Billionaires as Republicans pushed the federal government into shutdown.

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Grassroots & Dem Lawmakers Rally for “Healthcare Over Billionaires” at US Capitol as Republicans Push Government into Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC (September 30, 2025) – Fair Share America and grassroots partners from around the nation rallied at the Capitol Tuesday evening, calling for lawmakers to put Healthcare Over Billionaire...

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Liz Zelnick @lizzelnick.bsky.social · 11d

Really in awe of all people who shared their stories this evening about why fighting for Americans’ health care is important & necessary in this moment. Thankful for the Dems who rallied & are standing strong! #HealthcareOverBillionaires @4taxfairness.bsky.social @fairshareamerica.bsky.social

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Opportunity Arizona @opportunityarizona.bsky.social · 11d

Today’s the last day of government funding and MAGA Republicans are doing NOTHING to make sure kids, families, and seniors can continue to access affordable health care and thousands of civil servants can continue to get paid while serving their country.

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Laura Packard @laurapackard.com · 15d

Winsome Earle-Sears doesn't care about us. She wouldn't listen to me, and she had no answer for why she supports ripping health care away from 350,000 Virginians to give Elon Musk and the billionaires more tax breaks.

Winsome Sears ignores cancer survivor who asks her to keep "Hands off Medicaid"

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 16d

Republicans are holding health care hostage to pay for tax cuts to billionaires. Unacceptable.

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 15d

FACT: Republicans control the House, Senate and White House.

If the government shuts down, it’s because they chose to shut it down rather than pass a budget that protects our health care and keeps costs from rising.

Let's get that message out on Tuesday - see the rally details here:

TUESDAY: “Health Care Over Billionaires” Rally Will Call on Republicans to Protect Health Care & Keep the Government Open

Join us to hear from Members of Congress and impacted individuals hours before Republicans are prepared to shut down the government rather than protect Americans’ health care needs.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16d

Starbucks is closing stores and cutting 900 jobs in a restructuring move.

1,100 jobs were slashed earlier this year.

Reminder that Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666x more than the company's median employee in 2024.

This was the widest CEO-to-Worker pay gap in the entire S&P 500.

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