viennabeef.bsky.social
@viennabeef.bsky.social
It would be more accurate for you to say that it is the Republicans in Congress who have failed.
January 5, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Trump and his Republican collaborators are using word tricks - technically not lies - to deceive the public. Medicaid benefits do remain the same, it is ACCESS to the benefits that their bill severely cuts. That is what we need to communicate more clearly and effectively.
June 26, 2025 at 10:26 PM
You are absolutely correct! This is so important. More of our elected officials and journalists need to have a better understanding of the role of government-sponsored research in science and technology that in fact made America great.
May 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Pay attention to their words: Van Orden and all the other Republicans proudly proclaiming that benefits won't be cut are technically accurate. What their bill will cut was ACCESS to the benefits.Denying access to millions is how the Republicans are able to give their biggest donors the tax break
May 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Morning! ☕️

Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) claims the sweeping GOP tax bill he just voted for -- that cuts $1 trillion from Medicaid and food benefits -- won't cut any Medicaid or food benefits.

"Democrats have been lying to you." www.huffpost.com/entry/derric...
GOP Congressman Says Trump’s Tax Bill Doesn’t Cut Any Medicaid, Food Benefits
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) said Democrats are "lying" about the sweeping GOP plan to cut $1 trillion from federal health and food programs.
www.huffpost.com
May 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The question is not only who pays the tariff but also who gets to decide what to do with the funds collected. Congress must have the final say - otherwise Trump will think he has created an enormous slush fund he alone can decide how to distribute.
May 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
could you please send me a gift link? Thank You. Howard
March 31, 2025 at 5:13 PM
A point to add: the next WI Supreme Court will likely decide whether the existing Congressional maps are fair. With fair maps, Democrats could get 4 seats instead of the current 2. A gain of 2 seats could determine who controls Congress - a key reasons why Musk is spending millions on this election.
March 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Hakeem Jeffries should publicly demand an apology and a retraction by Speaker Johnson - stating that he would not get a single Democratic vote until he does.
February 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM