That’s a fair point. Every system has its flaws, but it’s interesting to see how different countries approach healthcare. Australia definitely seems to prioritize accessibility more.

This is amazing!!

“Let them go a month without meals. Maybe they will get a job”

First, many SNAP recipients have jobs. They’re just living below the poverty line because of tremendous wealth inequality.

Second, many are disabled and children and can’t work.

Third, no one should starve to death.

The federal shutdown now into its 23rd day is already forcing the Federal Aviation Administration to warn of major flight disruptions this Thanksgiving if no deal is reached. Democrats must push for swift action for working families now.
#EndTheShutdown #FamiliesFirst
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Me on Trump pardoning disgraced former congressman George Santos:

"It's completely nuts, but he's completely nuts — and so is Santos, maybe that's the thing that joins them all together... Trump finds a fraudster appealing."

This doesn’t even include the ones who had pending case but he had their charges dropped.

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Nationwide "No Kings" protests today highlight Americans' demand for democratic values and accountability. Organized by over 200 progressive groups, these rallies reject authoritarianism and advocate for civil rights and healthcare access.
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John Bolton is hit with 18 counts over mishandling classified info. A reminder: justice must apply equally, no political immunity.
#RuleOfLaw #NoOneAboveTheLaw
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NEW — I dug into the story of ICE abducting a 13-year-old boy in Massachusetts and moving him 500 miles across state lines without notifying his mother, local cop's complicity, and how the federal government's justification for such cruelty is already falling apart:

Treasury says the 3-week government shutdown could now cost the U.S. economy up to $15 billion/week in lost output. Democrats must frame this as GOP greed hurting working families.
#EndTheShutdown #Economy
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You gently run your hand through the rack. You can feel it—pure cotton, rich wool, Irish linen. The plump buttonholes are handsewn; the buttons attached with a firm shank. You flip the price tag over. It's affordable

You buy the jacket and go home, which is only 15 mins away. Your apt is $600/month

The U.S. just revoked visas for six foreign nationals over tweets critical of Charlie Kirk — a dangerous move against free speech. Democrats must step up protections, not punish dissent.
#FreeSpeech #CivilRights
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Trump claims a Gaza peace deal—but real issues remain: disarmament, troops, rights. Democrats must demand transparent diplomacy & UN oversight to avoid a photo-op deal.
#Diplomacy #HumanRights #NoWar
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But the claim that “people vehemently disagree with me; therefore I must be right. Cf. Galileo!” is even lazier than “people agree with me; therefore, I must be right!”

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“A more robust and effective damages regime obviously would not prevent unconstitutional conduct by government officers. But it sure would be an easy way to reduce its frequency—and it would also be a remarkably easy statute to write.”

Me in today’s bonus issue of “One First”:

Sign that your 9YO may have two lawyers for parents:

Me: “You’re not complaining, are you?”

9YO: “No. I’m just stating my feelings in an aggravated tone!”

I’m really excited about this — and about the chance to work with Allison Lorentzen and the entire @vikingbooks.bsky.social team!

Amid the ongoing government shutdown, Democrats have insisted on pushing forward universal health care reform and rejected Republican cuts, winning praise from progressive supporters.
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