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Research shows uninterrupted Medicaid coverage is critical for children with cancer—both for survival rates and quality of life during and after treatment. #DefendMedicaidDefeatCancer winshipcancer.emory.edu/newsroom/art...

Whether you get your forecast from an app on your phone, a website or a meteorologist on TV, most of the underlying information comes from the federal government. By @rhersher.bsky.social

In his words and leadership I find great hope.

Just me, my stain spray, & high hopes as I wash the all white outfit I wore to the Newport Oyster & Chowder Fest, to bars, while eating ☕️🍦, to another bar where I danced* until 1am. *20-smthng’s love the music from my college days✅ They also like vaping❌ Send me back!

My Pitt colleagues and I combined Medicaid data and Cook PVI and visualized this Medicaid dashboard. It may prove useful in bringing attention to the harms caused by the proposed cuts, and respective members’ vulnerability. shiny.crc.pitt.edu/congressiona...

It's all funny until it's not. Most of us never found any of this dangerous fascist playbook a bit funny as it plays out more & more right before our eyes. Convenient that some have a "defense mechanism" they use to justify their chuckles but to be fucking clear... NONE OF THIS IS FUNNY. PERIOD. 🤬

“Sorry, we don’t have enough money for universal healthcare, we’re too busy paying people whose family members tried to overthrow the federal government”

Not only missing a president with integrity, an amazing sense of humor and respected around the world. May the journey ahead for you and your family be filled with peace, and healing. Wishing you fast and speedy recovery from a grateful nation.

Trump calls it his “big, beautiful bill.” The nerds call it “reconciliation.” I call it the “Billionaires Win, Families Lose Plan.” It means massive tax breaks for billionaires and huge cuts to health care for working families. I’m in this fight all the way to stop it.

How can you not respect this woman when she describes Jake Tapper’s book as “fairy smut.”

Call your senators. This bill is heading to them next and they can stop it if the people speak out. (202) 224-3121

For those who were not raised with decent “home training”, the only proper response at a time like this is to express sympathy and well wishes. And if you can’t do that, silence works.

This. 👇

Jeffries on the $5m payout to Ashli Babbitt's family: "This settlement is just an extension of what they've previously done, which is to pardon violent felons who violently attacked the Capitol on January 6, including police officers."

Good News, per Democracy Docket! "SCOTUS declined to take a case from Michigan GOP lawmakers who used the radical independent state legislature theory to challenge two voter-approved pro-voting amendments to the Michigan Constitution. The amendments will remain in effect." www.democracydocket.com

Rick Wilson: "We have a whorehouse at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.”

Whoa! New polling shows that a majority of voters in EVERY SINGLE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT oppose cuts to Medicaid. Members of Congress should take note. ☎️ Flood the Capitol switchboard to voice your opposition to the bill from hell. 202-224-3121. Defend Medicaid! Defeat Cancer!

Opinion | Kristi Noem's refusal to answer basic questions confirmed my fears about this White House - MSNBC

If a foreign adversary snuck into our Federal budget and cut science research and education the way we’re cutting it ourselves — strategically undermining America’s long-term health, wealth, and security — we would likely consider it an act of war.

UPDATE — Just as we warned, Rep. Johnny Garrett wasn’t strengthening the Human Rights Commission, he was killing it… and now staff is being laid off: nashvillebanner.com/2025/05/16/t... Here’s when we called the @SpencerFane attorney out on his obvious gaslighting: x.com/thetnholler/...

Republicans are lying when they say their budget plan will pay for itself. It will add trillions to our national debt, while cutting services families rely on like Medicaid & food assistance. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

Dearest Joe, My heart is breaking for you and your family. What I do know is your strength and tenacity will persevere. Thank you for introducing me to the person who would become my incredible husband. My life has simply been amazing. I owe some of that to you and Jill. Love, Cindy -Cindy McCain

They’re skipping the whole “confirm they’re here illegally” part. My family and I got no due process when they put us inside a Japanese American internment camp for years because we looked like the enemy.

I am often critical of legacy media, but we all owe a debt of gratitude to the 60 Minutes team, Bill Owens and now Wendy McMahon for standing up for what is right while CBS's owner prepares for total surrender and capitulation. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/b...

Current and former officials say the current effort amounts to the dismantling of the civil rights division and its traditional mission.

I believe the best president of my lifetime has it in him to fight this cancer. All the best to President Joe Biden, and his family. #USDemocracy

The National Bonsai and Penjing Museum marks the 400th anniversary of the Yamaki Pine, an ancient tree that survived the 1945 bombing of Hiroshima and has since become a symbol of peace.

Leave Biden alone and count your blessings if you don’t know cancer. He’s a good man who’s suffered more tragedy than most, yet managed to honorably serve his country for most of his life. Be decent.

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The Supreme Court has only now begun to rein him in, but it may be too little too late.

"Whaaaaa! Whaaaaa!!! People have the temerity to fight back when the American Gestapo assaults them!!!! So not fair, y'all!!! You should SUBMIT to fascism!"

"The report in question was neither peer-reviewed nor published in a medical journal..." www.nbcnews.com/health/women...

U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell ruled the USIP president and board members were unlawfully fired by President Trump and should be reinstated.

Joe, I’m thinking about you and Jill today. You’ve always been a fighter, my friend! I am praying for your full and speedy recovery. Thank you for continuing to inspire us all. -Justin Trudeau