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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 11h

"Mamdani’s election to lead one of the largest, most diverse cities in the nation is a clear signal to the national Democratic Party that their voters are still capable of mustering the enthusiasm necessary to take back control of Washington, D.C."

Zohran Mamdani Is the Mayor-Elect of New York City

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 8h

Trump was elected to a second term in office one year ago today.

The “might makes right” politics that have defined his second administration are bringing out the worst in America.

🔗 bit.ly/43BWZNd

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 1d

Gonna be a real tough call for NL Rookie of the Year this season

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SlothBoffleB @bole7y.bsky.social · 6h

He’s the Ben Zobrist of utility broadcasters! 😁

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Sara Sanchez @bcbsara.bsky.social · 1d

The kids are alright, y'all.

Santiago Mayer @santiagomayer.com · 1d

WOW. 81% of women 18-29 voted for Mamdani, 80% for Sherril, and 78% for Spanberger.

Gen Z women aren't playing around.

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SlothBoffleB @bole7y.bsky.social · 6h

Aaargh…

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 10h

Here's what you need to know to start your day

Supreme Court Raises Doubts About Trump’s Tariffs

Good morning. Some Supreme Court justices express skepticism of Trump’s tariffs. BYD pulls ahead of Tesla in the UK. And KPop Demon Hunters can’t deliver toys to fans by Christmas. Listen to the day’s top stories.

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Suzanne Bonamici @repbonamici.bsky.social · 9h

Thank you to @agdanrayfield.bsky.social and his team for presenting a strong case today in defense of Oregonians and in opposition to Donald Trump’s abuse of power.

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Suzanne Bonamici @repbonamici.bsky.social · 9h

The Trump administration’s chaotic tariff policies raise costs and harm Oregonians, Americans, and the economy. It is the role of Congress, not the president working on his own, to implement tariffs when appropriate. 🧵

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 9h

Even though the Trump administration says they will partially fund SNAP this month, we still don’t know when Oregonians will get their benefits. But we do know that our community is stepping up in a big way to keep our neighbors from going hungry. 🧵

What's going on with SNAP? (Also known as food stamps). Graphic of a grocery bag.

The bottom line: We don’t know when people will get their SNAP benefits yet, but our community is stepping up to help.

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Do Not Obey. We are Democracy. @zangerliberia.bsky.social · 7h

Action Alert!
We want the government open, but only with restored ACA subsidies.

Call the following Senators 👇 & demand any deal includes iron clad, in-writing agreements on subsidies that are more than a promised "vote".

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Bluebird (BB) 🐦 🌼💫🎶🫶 🌼🐦 @bluebird4us.bsky.social · 16h

👇 Pay attention because this is the plan. They have tried to take away the ACA since 2010. Let's fire Johnson next year. I am about tired of him.

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RealUSAPatriot @realusapatriot.bsky.social · 16h

SENATOR SCHUMER AND CONGRESSMAN JEFFRIES-DON’T YOU DARE CAVE ON THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT!!! DON’T LET THE GOVERNMENT RE-OPEN UNTIL THE ACA SUBSIDIES ARE EXTENDED FOR at least FOUR YEARS!!! And the next time you negotiate it make the subsidies PERMANENT!!!

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Josh, allegedly @josh.hactivedirectory.com.ap.brid.gy · 16h

This is 100% exactly how it went down. ACA was formerly known as RomneyCare in Massachusetts. https://infosec.exchange/@crankylinuxuser/115446252925327352

Yet another Josh :donor: (@[email protected])

@[email protected] The crazy part about the ACA or Obamacare: In 1995, Hillary Clinton as first wife, proposed universal health care. She was reviled with "government death panels" and howling by republicans. At that time, republicans and their think tank, Heritage Foundation, proposed an alternate plan that had markets, health plans, etc. This noname guy from Massachusetts took this plan and ran it in his state. Ever hear of the republican Mitt Romney? Yeah, that nobody. Then Obama wanted to take Romneycare and the Heritage Foundations plan and make it national. And gee golly, howls of socialism... From a republican plan. He instituted it, barely. But "Soshulism" screams are now regularly made. Nobody remembers the history: The ACA was a republican plan!

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SlothBoffleB @bole7y.bsky.social · 12h

Thoroughly broken record at that.
MoscowMike should be ashamed.
He won’t even swear in an elected Representative
Based on her party.
Make him!

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Lori 🇺🇦💩🐸👑 @coalsmom.bsky.social · 16h

If it happens because of squishy centrists like Slotkin, Fetterman, Cortez Masto and Gary Peters, there will be hell to pay.
If Dems fall for the "promised" ACA vote they are politically suicidal.

Outraged liberals warn Democratic leaders not to cave on shutdown
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Outraged liberals warn Democratic leaders not to cave on shutdown | CNN Politics

Some of the most prominent liberals in Congress are seething at an emerging deal to end the 35-day funding stalemate without a clear win for their party, showcasing a massive splinter within the Democ...

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sherrimcgrath.bsky.social @sherrimcgrath.bsky.social · 15h

American voters, keep applying pressure, you deserve healthcare, it should be universal but at least with ACA you get healthcare. Noone can afford the doubling of premiums that rich people and insurance corporations want. DO NOT CAVE, GOP EXTEND THE SUBSIDIES

Melissa Good Trouble 2.0 🇺🇦🌻🤍 @meltart.bsky.social · 16h

Word on the Hill: Gary Peters, Jeanne Shaheen, and other centrist Democrats want to end the shutdown. Every poll shows Republicans are losing this fight. Secure the ACA subsidies. We do not capitulate to a fascist tyrant and especially not when we’re winning you morons. Blow up their fucking phones.

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💙 Emma 💙 @emmago.bsky.social · 16h

As Mamdani says: Turn up the Volume!!

Ridiculous grocery prices, refusing to fund SNAP, and letting ACA subsidies lapse has really got to be the last straw for people. Most people are busy working hard, they don't get into the minutia, but they understand when they can't afford anything! 👇

Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 21h

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Adam A. Berlin @adamberlin.bsky.social · 16h

cost of shutdown to the US economy? 15 billion per week (originally stated as “per day”, twice, by Scott Bessent).

Cost of ACA subsidies extension: 350 billion dollars over ten years.

15 billion per day x 36 days = $540 billion dollars

15 billion per week x 36 days = $75 billion dollars.

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megster69.bsky.social @megster69.bsky.social · 16h

How come nobody is asking why we can’t use the “trillions of dollars in tariffs” to pay for ACA subsidies *or* to pay down the debt?

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Anna Hayes @mimiknitsalot.bsky.social · 16h

Schumer and Jeffries are taking the right tone here. Call your Senators and tell them you solidly support continuing the subsidies for the ACA. Then send your local food bank a generous check, better yet a monthly donation so they can plan.

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 18h

"Thank you for your attention to this matter"

Democratic leaders ask Trump for meeting to end shutdown

New letter ===>

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Melissa Good Trouble 2.0 🇺🇦🌻🤍 @meltart.bsky.social · 16h

Word on the Hill: Gary Peters, Jeanne Shaheen, and other centrist Democrats want to end the shutdown. Every poll shows Republicans are losing this fight. Secure the ACA subsidies. We do not capitulate to a fascist tyrant and especially not when we’re winning you morons. Blow up their fucking phones.

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 16h

4 out of 5 people who rely on the ACA tax credits live in states that Trump won.

And over 80 percent of the people who will end up uninsured if these expire are in Trump states!

This is a MAGA health care hike, yet Trump won't lift a finger to save your health care.

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Rosa DeLauro @delauro.house.gov · 15h

Hospital leaders in CT made it clear — the expiring ACA subsidies & cuts to Medicaid & Medicare will leave people uninsured & increase healthcare costs.

People will come in sicker & emergency departments will overcrowd. I’m fighting for healthcare because lives are on the line.

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