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jblusk.bsky.social @jblusk.bsky.social · 1d

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I got some good grounding on how we might live and build for the future while at the same time feeling alarmed about just how dark things have gotten.

Opinion | Pete Buttigieg on Rebuilding America After Trump

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jblusk.bsky.social @jblusk.bsky.social · Mar 14

"Eliminate Looting of Our Nation by Mitigating Unethical State Kleptocracy (ELON MUSK) Act". I am laughing in between hiccupping sobs.😞😄

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'That’s like a formula for corruption': Rep. Mark Pocan on Elon Musk’s federal contracts

Pocan recently announced plans to introduce the Eliminate Looting of Our Nation by Mitigating Unethical State Kleptocracy, or “ELON MUSK” Act.

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jblusk.bsky.social @jblusk.bsky.social · Mar 3

Did you know that in 2024 Trump was only the second Republican to win the popular vote since 1988?
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Trump won the popular vote by 1.5%, the fifth smallest victory since 1900.
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The size of Donald Trump's 2024 election victory, explained in 5 charts

How big was President-elect Donald Trump’s victory? It was clear, but not a landslide by historical standards. Here’s how 2024 sized up to other recent elections.

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jblusk.bsky.social @jblusk.bsky.social · Mar 2

I follow Jessica Craven's short videos on YouTube. They are very instructive and to the point.

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The GOP: “God hates Medicaid.” #politics #news #medicaid

YouTube video by Jessica Craven

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jblusk.bsky.social @jblusk.bsky.social · Feb 28

I'm not spending any money today. How about you?

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Boycott tomorrow!

Join in tomorrow’s economic blackout

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jblusk.bsky.social @jblusk.bsky.social · Feb 28

Excellent video from Jessica Craven.

Senator Ron Johnson utterly dismissed protesters at his office by stating that the protest "had no basis in truth or fact". Jessica Craven explains the strategy and truth behind this deceit.

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Republicans are lying to you about cutting Medicaid. Here’s what you can say to them.

YouTube video by Jessica Craven

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jblusk.bsky.social @jblusk.bsky.social · Feb 27

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The Authoritarian Regime Survival Guide

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jblusk.bsky.social @jblusk.bsky.social · Feb 26

I just subscribed to 5 Calls Newsletter!

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5 Calls Newsletter

The 5 Calls Newsletter breaks down what your representatives are voting on and what you can do to influence them. From your friends at 5 Calls

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jblusk.bsky.social @jblusk.bsky.social · Feb 26

Interesting proposal.

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Opinion | James Carville: It’s Time for a Daring Political Maneuver, Democrats

There’s nothing Democrats can legitimately do to stop Trump, so we need a tactical pause in our fight to plan for the future.

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jblusk.bsky.social @jblusk.bsky.social · Feb 26

They did it. They passed the house budget bill, cutting Medicaid and granting tax cuts to the richest people. It's not a done deal yet. The House and Senate versions must be reconciled.

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House approves ‘big, beautiful bill’ budget after wild whip effort

GOP leaders canceled then rescheduled a Tuesday evening vote as they tried to flip holdouts.

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jblusk.bsky.social @jblusk.bsky.social · Feb 25

I just called my reps to Oppose Safety Net Cuts to Fund Billionaire Tax Breaks - Vote TODAY 2/25 — you can too: 5calls.org/issue/budget...

Oppose Safety Net Cuts to Fund Billionaire Tax Breaks - Vote TODAY 2/25 ⭑ 5 Calls

UPDATE (02/21/25): Early on Feb 21st, Senate Republicans passed their own slimmed down budget resolution. The Senate plan does not yet extend the 2017 …

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jblusk.bsky.social @jblusk.bsky.social · Feb 25

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Thanks Persisters for alerting me to the protest at Ron Johnson's office today in Madison. I was so pleased to see so many people there.

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jblusk.bsky.social @jblusk.bsky.social · Feb 25

God bless these working people who would rather quit than be complicit in the dismantling of our government.

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21 DOGE staffers resign, saying they won't help 'dismantle' public services

Twenty-one members of the United States DOGE Service have resigned, they said in an anonymous letter, citing DOGE's ongoing work dramatically reshaping the federal government.

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jblusk.bsky.social @jblusk.bsky.social · Feb 25

If this is true, it's an issue on which some common ground could be found between people who voted for Trump and those that didn't. Please ask your Trump supporting friends to make calls to their representatives opposing cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.

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