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amid bumping one simple wish i want to give a nod to this too, since it was shared with me. i looked into the affiliated charity (Allies in Arts) and they're legit. it's structured as purchases off an amazon wishlist sent directly to the recipient.
November 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
amid bumping one simple wish i want to give a nod to this too, since it was shared with me. i looked into the affiliated charity (Allies in Arts) and they're legit. it's structured as purchases off an amazon wishlist sent directly to the recipient.
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As more people are uninsured, they will turn to county funded behavioral health, public health, or emergency response for care. Sheriff's deputies will see an increase in the number of mental health crisis calls and long transports to Winnebago.
November 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
As more people are uninsured, they will turn to county funded behavioral health, public health, or emergency response for care. Sheriff's deputies will see an increase in the number of mental health crisis calls and long transports to Winnebago.
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Meanwhile, the top 1% of earners get $1T in tax benefits. This is the real tragedy of HR1 - regular people shoulder deep cuts that take food off tables, strain our public health nurses, and threaten our nursing homes so that the wealthiest people in our country can get showered with benefits.
November 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Meanwhile, the top 1% of earners get $1T in tax benefits. This is the real tragedy of HR1 - regular people shoulder deep cuts that take food off tables, strain our public health nurses, and threaten our nursing homes so that the wealthiest people in our country can get showered with benefits.
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Here's the sad reality. @equalaccesspublicmedia.org just paid this month's freelance bill for @the-word.news. Without a miracle, without an angel donor, without something happening quickly, by the end of the December 15, we're out of money.
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Here's the sad reality. @equalaccesspublicmedia.org just paid this month's freelance bill for @the-word.news. Without a miracle, without an angel donor, without something happening quickly, by the end of the December 15, we're out of money.
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Turns out I missed this amazing gem in my state - www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
Lawmakers Want to Ban VPNs—And They Have No Idea What They're Doing
It's unfortunately no longer enough to force websites to check your government-issued ID before you can access certain content, because politicians have now discovered that people are using Virtual Pr...
www.eff.org
November 21, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Turns out I missed this amazing gem in my state - www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
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If a man points in a woman's face and says "Quiet piggy" you say something about it... You stand up and you say "What the fuck did you just say?" www.welcometohellworld.com/the-love-we-...
November 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
If a man points in a woman's face and says "Quiet piggy" you say something about it... You stand up and you say "What the fuck did you just say?" www.welcometohellworld.com/the-love-we-...
Sitting in a community meeting. Farmer just said “tariffs hurt everyone.” followed by “it just looks like they’re paying off their voters.” Huh.
November 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Sitting in a community meeting. Farmer just said “tariffs hurt everyone.” followed by “it just looks like they’re paying off their voters.” Huh.
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That's the things that the US populace hasn't yet grasped.
A medical system that lets you take care of the little things w/o fear of financial oblivion leads to a healthier population AND far lower medical costs in the long-run.
A medical system that lets you take care of the little things w/o fear of financial oblivion leads to a healthier population AND far lower medical costs in the long-run.
November 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
That's the things that the US populace hasn't yet grasped.
A medical system that lets you take care of the little things w/o fear of financial oblivion leads to a healthier population AND far lower medical costs in the long-run.
A medical system that lets you take care of the little things w/o fear of financial oblivion leads to a healthier population AND far lower medical costs in the long-run.
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FRIENDLY REMINDER: No matter what you do for work, if you have sick time, PTO, vacation time, anything where you can take time off of work & still get paid... use all of it. Every year. Use every second that you are given or that you accrue.
There's no attendance awards when you're an adult, folks.
There's no attendance awards when you're an adult, folks.
November 18, 2025 at 11:12 PM
FRIENDLY REMINDER: No matter what you do for work, if you have sick time, PTO, vacation time, anything where you can take time off of work & still get paid... use all of it. Every year. Use every second that you are given or that you accrue.
There's no attendance awards when you're an adult, folks.
There's no attendance awards when you're an adult, folks.
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I found my new epitaph:
"I was accused more than once by some Board members and the Governor’s office of being stubborn. Perhaps I am. But stubborn and principled often look the same, especially to those who are unprincipled."
"I was accused more than once by some Board members and the Governor’s office of being stubborn. Perhaps I am. But stubborn and principled often look the same, especially to those who are unprincipled."
Former UVA president Jim Ryan, who resigned over the summer due to pressure from the Trump Administration, just shared this 12-page letter with the Faculty Senate, detailing his experience with the Board of Visitors and DOJ.
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I found my new epitaph:
"I was accused more than once by some Board members and the Governor’s office of being stubborn. Perhaps I am. But stubborn and principled often look the same, especially to those who are unprincipled."
"I was accused more than once by some Board members and the Governor’s office of being stubborn. Perhaps I am. But stubborn and principled often look the same, especially to those who are unprincipled."
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I simply refuse to accept that police ever have to look like this. this is just pure cosplay. it should be illegal for cops to be dressed like soldiers going to war.
November 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I simply refuse to accept that police ever have to look like this. this is just pure cosplay. it should be illegal for cops to be dressed like soldiers going to war.
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Chicago's ICE resistance just showed the world that everyday Americans are good and fearless in fighting for their communities
But our cowardly elites -- especially Senate Democrats -- still don't get it
My new column on America's great disconnect www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
But our cowardly elites -- especially Senate Democrats -- still don't get it
My new column on America's great disconnect www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
A nation of heroes, a Senate of cowards | Will Bunch Newsletter
Plus, Cheney didn’t save us from Trump. He created him.
www.inquirer.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Chicago's ICE resistance just showed the world that everyday Americans are good and fearless in fighting for their communities
But our cowardly elites -- especially Senate Democrats -- still don't get it
My new column on America's great disconnect www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
But our cowardly elites -- especially Senate Democrats -- still don't get it
My new column on America's great disconnect www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
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There are certain fights that you need to either never pick in the first place or be certain you're willing to see all the way through.
The shutdown was one of them.
The shutdown was one of them.
November 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM
There are certain fights that you need to either never pick in the first place or be certain you're willing to see all the way through.
The shutdown was one of them.
The shutdown was one of them.
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My elected disappoint me daily, but I suppose it’s just that I expected integrity and instead found nothing but a gaping hole. Anyway, the day before the Democrats caved, my community got together, fed families of school kids with enough left over to fill the food pantry. We save us.
November 11, 2025 at 12:32 PM
My elected disappoint me daily, but I suppose it’s just that I expected integrity and instead found nothing but a gaping hole. Anyway, the day before the Democrats caved, my community got together, fed families of school kids with enough left over to fill the food pantry. We save us.
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Rick Scott was CEO of a large, for-profit healthcare company called HCA. While Rick Scott was CEO, HCA stole so much money from Medicare they were fined $1.7 Billion.
Rick Scott told me his plan would be to take all of the remaining ACA subsidies and redistribute them to HSA accounts and people can then buy whatever insurance a state certifies. Basically a repeal/replace.
He denied when I asked wouldn’t that create two-tiered system where sick pay much more…
He denied when I asked wouldn’t that create two-tiered system where sick pay much more…
November 11, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Rick Scott was CEO of a large, for-profit healthcare company called HCA. While Rick Scott was CEO, HCA stole so much money from Medicare they were fined $1.7 Billion.
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forcing SCOTUS to block SNAP benefits (at which point Senate Dems could have thrown in the towel, blaming the Court).
And instead, Senate Democrats, under the "leadership" of Schumer, capitulated. surrendered. snatched defeat from the jaws of victory
And instead, Senate Democrats, under the "leadership" of Schumer, capitulated. surrendered. snatched defeat from the jaws of victory
November 11, 2025 at 2:58 AM
forcing SCOTUS to block SNAP benefits (at which point Senate Dems could have thrown in the towel, blaming the Court).
And instead, Senate Democrats, under the "leadership" of Schumer, capitulated. surrendered. snatched defeat from the jaws of victory
And instead, Senate Democrats, under the "leadership" of Schumer, capitulated. surrendered. snatched defeat from the jaws of victory
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The best thing you can do for yourself next year is to join an organization if you can.
November 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The best thing you can do for yourself next year is to join an organization if you can.
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Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
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Last night, the Trump Administration sent a letter suggesting Wisconsin should return our FoodShare payments.
My response ⬇️
My response ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Last night, the Trump Administration sent a letter suggesting Wisconsin should return our FoodShare payments.
My response ⬇️
My response ⬇️
Feels like this should be a no brainer and I really want The Word to stick around so maybe there are other people out there who should drop some money their way? Like you, if you’re reading this. They use GiveButter and it’s tax deductible. equalaccesspublicmedia.org
But we will get a grant — all the grants, in fact — and more donations! Because people believe in our work at @eapmstyleguide.bsky.social and @the-word.news. And our other projects, like training journalists on accessibility, and eventually launching a new national outlet.
November 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Feels like this should be a no brainer and I really want The Word to stick around so maybe there are other people out there who should drop some money their way? Like you, if you’re reading this. They use GiveButter and it’s tax deductible. equalaccesspublicmedia.org
Happy Four Seasons Total Landscaping Day to all who celebrate. I skipped it last year, but decided this year it’s important to bring it back because they are still weird.
November 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Happy Four Seasons Total Landscaping Day to all who celebrate. I skipped it last year, but decided this year it’s important to bring it back because they are still weird.
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heads up to anyone who holds trans kids near: amy harmon from the nyt is searching for and having a hard time finding people to interview to find out exactly what trans kids are doing when their care is limited or cut off, and for purposes of community safety, please shut the fuck up around her.
November 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
heads up to anyone who holds trans kids near: amy harmon from the nyt is searching for and having a hard time finding people to interview to find out exactly what trans kids are doing when their care is limited or cut off, and for purposes of community safety, please shut the fuck up around her.
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Palate cleanse. Some humans are terrible, but more of us are great.
November 3, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Palate cleanse. Some humans are terrible, but more of us are great.
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In actual functioning democracies/republics, this nonsense never happens. The government/budget continue at baseline so long as new legislation is not passed. We are not a serious country, let alone a democracy/republic by any serious definition. We don’t have to tolerate this. It’s embarrassing.
The U.S. gov. has been now closed for a month. R congresspeople & senators not in DC. The White House starting to show some urgency just now by asking for ending the filibuster & reopening the gov as most citizens blame Rs. Paychecks have now stopped for many, SNAP in question, healthcare primes up.
October 31, 2025 at 11:36 PM
In actual functioning democracies/republics, this nonsense never happens. The government/budget continue at baseline so long as new legislation is not passed. We are not a serious country, let alone a democracy/republic by any serious definition. We don’t have to tolerate this. It’s embarrassing.