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My mom and I both live with cancers that are treatable with cutting edge therapeutics. Without these medications, these cancers, leukemia and ovarian cancers would be fatal. Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are trying to defund our access to healthcare. #DontKillOurMedicaid.

submitted 3 hours ago • 8 comments

My son had an ophthalmology eval today. He’s legally blind with a long history of eye issues including retinopathy of prematurity, and bilateral cataract removal at only 13. He now needs lens implants to save his vision. Our worst fear though? Not having insurance for surgery. #DontKillOurMedicaid

submitted 3 hours ago • 33 comments

For Chris and the millions of disabled people who will be particularly harmed by the proposed cuts to Medicaid—Whose access to the community will be ended, who will be unnecessarily institutionalized, and whose lives are on the line #DontKillOurMedicaid

submitted 6 hours ago • 3 comments

The MAGA Murder Bill threatens health care for every American. Slashing Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, even Medicare threatens hospitals, providers, our entire health care system. All just for tax breaks to billionaires. #DontKillOurMedicaid

submitted 7 hours ago • 8 comments

Meet Laura on Lincoln Square today at 10:30 am ET. She'll be on LIVE to discuss health care cuts in the budget, RFK Jr.'s anti-vax policies and more. open.substack.com/live-stream/...

submitted 3 days ago • 3 comments

The Big Ugly Bill has a trillion dollars in health care cuts. Multiple states' worth of people will lose their health insurance. Listen to @bbkogan.bsky.social @americanprogress.bsky.social explain: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lrx...

submitted 3 days ago • 1 comment

New #CareTalk with @laurapackard.com of @healthcarevoices.org #MSWMedia Guest: Adam Hoyer of @protectourcare.org Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

submitted 3 days ago • 1 comment

The U.S. Senate works on the Big Ugly Bill to cut a trillion dollars from health care for tax breaks to the rich. On #CareTalk live Adam Hoyer @protectourcare.org discusses w/ me @healthcarevoices.org & @louisenorris.bsky.social Diane @socialsecurityworks.org answer your health ins q’s.

submitted 4 days ago • 6 comments

New live-streaming episodes of #CareTalk 🩵 with @laurapackard.com TODAY and every Monday at 4:30 pm ET on YouTube and Facebook. #MSWMedia YT: www.youtube.com/@LauraPackard FB: www.facebook.com/LauraPackard...

submitted 4 days ago • 0 comments

Vance Boelter, the man who committed political violence by assassinating and shooting Democratic elected officials, was a Trump voting, registered Republican—a US citizen, not an immigrant.

submitted 4 days ago • 106 comments

In Old Town Alexandria, George Washington and the founders’ old stomping grounds, to say “No Kings”! We didn’t fight an American Revolution just to install another dictator at home. #NoKings

submitted 6 days ago • 2 comments

Father knows best. #SaveMedicaidKillTheBill

submitted 7 days ago • 1 comment

Congress is on the verge of passing a bill that will wreck our health care system. Whether or not you get health care through Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, or Medicare, these cuts will affect everyone when it bankrupts the providers we all depend on. #SaveMedicaidKillTheBill

submitted 7 days ago • 16 comments

yep! unpaywalled:

submitted 8 days ago • 85 comments

Americans can expect higher premiums, deductibles, & out-of-pocket costs across Medicaid, Medicare, ACA, and employer coverage if House Republicans' recon bill is enacted. The latest from @andreaducas.bsky.social & @groundwork.bsky.social Andrés Arguello: www.americanprogress.org/article/hous...

submitted 8 days ago • 1 comment

🚨 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Attending a protest? STOP what you're doing now & make this graphic your cell phone background. In 🇺🇸, you have the RIGHT to air public grievances & demand change. 🛑 REMEMBER: March for democracy, but protect our communities by practicing nonviolence! @aclu.org #NoKings

submitted 8 days ago • 6 comments

This is how Iowa Senator Joni Ernst responded to concerns about potential Medicaid cuts in the Big Ugly Bill, saying that everyone will die anyway. @lindabenesch.bsky.social @socialsecurityworks.org discusses this dangerous bill, on #CareTalk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeg5...

submitted 8 days ago • 4 comments

Abortion opponents are coming for mifepristone using ‘junk science’.

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If millions of Americans lose Medicaid, they will still need health care, leading to more severe illnesses and higher hospital costs. These costs end up being paid by everyone, including those of us with insurance, as hospitals must find ways to cover uncompensated care.

submitted 9 days ago • 8 comments

The gutting of FDA's Generic Drug Policy Office will raise the drug prices we pay.

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

The firing of the CDC's vaccine advisers has put a spotlight on RFK Jr.'s promises to a key Senate Republican health leader during his confirmation process. www.statnews.com/2025/06/10/r...

submitted 9 days ago • 8 comments

What are Michiganders (or Michiganians) called? Senator Slotkin and Representative McDonald Rivet have opinions! @michigandems.bsky.social @democrats.org

submitted 10 days ago • 3 comments

New #CareTalk with @laurapackard.com of @healthcarevoices.org #MSWMedia Guest: @bbkogan.bsky.social of @americanprogress.bsky.social Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

The Big Beautiful Bill is a Big Ugly Disaster! Stripping away health care from millions of Americans to pay for tax breaks for the rich. @lindabenesch.bsky.social @socialsecurityworks.org explains.

submitted 10 days ago • 1 comment

The budget bill Elon Musk calls a “disgusting abomination” now makes its way through the Senate. Or not? On #CareTalk live @bbkogan.bsky.social @americanprogress.bsky.social discusses w/ me @healthcarevoices.org & @louisenorris.bsky.social Diane @socialsecurityworks.org answer your health ins q’s.

submitted 11 days ago • 0 comments

New live-streaming episodes of #CareTalk 🩵 with @laurapackard.com TODAY and every Monday at 4:30 pm ET on YouTube and Facebook. #MSWMedia YT: www.youtube.com/@LauraPackard FB: www.facebook.com/LauraPackard...

submitted 11 days ago • 0 comments

"As Dr. Casey Means has criticized scientists, medical schools and regulators for taking money from the food and pharmaceutical industries, she has promoted dozens of health and wellness products...in ways that put money in her own pocket." apnews.com/article/surg...

submitted 11 days ago • 2 comments

What can people do if their Representatives are passing horrible bills that hurt their constituents? Live after hours from the @michigandems.bsky.social @democrats.org peoples' town hall in Lansing on Friday night, with Senator Slotkin and Representative McDonald Rivet.

submitted 12 days ago • 2 comments

Live after hours from the @michigandems.bsky.social @democrats.org peoples' town hall in Lansing on Friday night, with Senator Elissa Slotkin and Representative Kristen McDonald Rivet! People are dealing with a huge sense of uncertainty and even dread about what will happen to their health care.

submitted 13 days ago • 1 comment

Join the People’s Town Hall in Michigan’s 7th CD with Senator Elissa Slotkin and Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet on Friday, June 6th to tell your stories about how you have been impacted by Trump and Republicans’ dangerous agenda. michigandems.com/CD7TownHall Hosted by the MDP and the DNC.

submitted 26 days ago • 12 comments

Hello Michiganders! I am in Lansing at an upcoming peoples’ town hall tonight with Senator Slotkin & Rep. McDonald River @michigandems.bsky.social @democrats.org. They’re here because Rep. Barrett is in hiding - he refuses to answer to his own constituents. Follow along online!

submitted 14 days ago • 3 comments

16 million Americans could lose their health care, according to the CBO. That's just one way that #TrumpsBillWillKill Stop. The. Bill.

submitted 14 days ago • 4 comments

Why do prescription drugs cost so much in America, and what can we do about it? Listen to Vinny DeMarco from @mdhealthcareforall.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/watch?v=--wr...

submitted 15 days ago • 1 comment

Congressional Budget Office score: Republican bill + Republican attacks on the Affordable Care Act will result in 16 million Americans losing health coverage www.cbo.gov/system/files...

submitted 16 days ago • 9 comments

Why do Americans pay so much more than people in other countries for our prescription drugs? Learn more from my #CareTalk conversation with Vinny DeMarco, @mdhealthcareforall.bsky.social: youtube.com/live/--wrJ5m...

submitted 16 days ago • 11 comments

Learn more about why prescription drugs cost so much in America, and what we can do about it. Listen to Vinny DeMarco from @mdhealthcareforall.bsky.social on #CareTalk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=--wr...

submitted 17 days ago • 0 comments

New #CareTalk with @laurapackard.com of @healthcarevoices.org #MSWMedia Guest: @lindabenesch.bsky.social of @socialsecurityworks.org Listen: redcircle.com/shows/care-t...

submitted 17 days ago • 1 comment

President Trump and Congress's "Big Beautiful Bill" threatens to strip health care from those who need it most. On #CareTalk live @lindabenesch.bsky.social @socialsecurityworks.org discusses w/ me @healthcarevoices.org & @louisenorris.bsky.social Diane-Just Care answer your health ins q’s.

submitted 18 days ago • 5 comments

The Trump administration just ended efforts to develop an HIV vaccine. Their attacks on our care will cost lives. #ActUpSaveHealthCare

submitted 18 days ago • 4 comments

New live-streaming episodes of #CareTalk 🩵 with @laurapackard.com TODAY and every Monday at 4:30 pm ET on YouTube and Facebook. #MSWMedia YT: www.youtube.com/@LauraPackard FB: www.facebook.com/LauraPackard...

submitted 18 days ago • 0 comments

Here's something everybody should be paying attention to: Congressional Republicans are trying to weaken the Affordable Care Act and put millions of people at risk of losing their health care. Call your Senators and tell them we can't let that happen.

submitted 18 days ago • 1046 comments

Today is National Cancer Survivors Day. Eight years strong. Thinking of all the survivors in my life today, and those who are no longer here.

submitted 19 days ago • 17 comments

Against all odds, Joni Ernst has made it worse

submitted 20 days ago • 7342 comments

Iowa Republican Senator Joni Ernst has no problem with Americans dying for billionaire tax breaks. She's just saying the quiet part out loud: every Republican in the House who voted for the Bad Budget Bill made that choice.

submitted 21 days ago • 12 comments

Health care systems that work well are non-profit, offer guaranteed care, and universal, covering everyone at an affordable price. Learn more about the secret to an effective health care system in America from Diane Archer @socialsecurityworks.org on #CareTalk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViqE...

submitted 21 days ago • 1 comment