Bernard Verbecken
@bernardverbecken.bsky.social
"He say you Bwade Wunnah"
"You look like a good Joe"
"You look like a good Joe"
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Hungry? Don't count on data. #econsky
Food Insecurity Still High, Admin Ends Data Collection Before SNAP Cuts Push it Up
www.cbpp.org/blog/food-in...
www.cbpp.org/blog/food-in...
Food Insecurity Remained High in 2024, Administration Ends Data Collection Before SNAP Cuts Push It Higher
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released the last of its annual reports on food security on December 30, showing that 47.9 million people in 18.3 million households reported having difficulty acqui...
www.cbpp.org
January 23, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Hungry? Don't count on data. #econsky
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Trump trashes EU and UK in Davos. Yet Europe holds more US debt than anyone else in the world. And Japan another $1T. Some very bad judgment to dis your creditors.
#econsky
#econsky
January 23, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Trump trashes EU and UK in Davos. Yet Europe holds more US debt than anyone else in the world. And Japan another $1T. Some very bad judgment to dis your creditors.
#econsky
#econsky
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There was election news from the Roundhouse to the courthouse this week in New Mexico. Here's the weekly roundup from the campaign trail: buff.ly/3aVsYyZ
New Mexico Election 2026: trail notes • Source New Mexico
This week in election news: Democratic contenders spotted at the State of the State; a new GOP candidate; a public records lawsuit.
buff.ly
January 23, 2026 at 7:40 PM
There was election news from the Roundhouse to the courthouse this week in New Mexico. Here's the weekly roundup from the campaign trail: buff.ly/3aVsYyZ
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These 7 swing states are the Democrats’ best chance to take control of the SENATE in 2026.
Democrats in ALL 50 STATES need to support these races.
This is the only path to flipping the Senate.
Whether you donate money or donate your time, every action counts
#2026midterms
Democrats in ALL 50 STATES need to support these races.
This is the only path to flipping the Senate.
Whether you donate money or donate your time, every action counts
#2026midterms
January 23, 2026 at 2:49 PM
These 7 swing states are the Democrats’ best chance to take control of the SENATE in 2026.
Democrats in ALL 50 STATES need to support these races.
This is the only path to flipping the Senate.
Whether you donate money or donate your time, every action counts
#2026midterms
Democrats in ALL 50 STATES need to support these races.
This is the only path to flipping the Senate.
Whether you donate money or donate your time, every action counts
#2026midterms
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The fucking House passed the bill to give ICE hundreds of millions dollars more. Seven Democrats voted for it.
Fucking DISGUSTING ‼️
Fucking DISGUSTING ‼️
January 23, 2026 at 7:21 PM
The fucking House passed the bill to give ICE hundreds of millions dollars more. Seven Democrats voted for it.
Fucking DISGUSTING ‼️
Fucking DISGUSTING ‼️
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Since she has given no indication of resigning for her repeated failures and abuses of power, I am left with no choice but to join my colleagues in calling for Secretary Noem’s impeachment and prompt removal from office.
January 21, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Since she has given no indication of resigning for her repeated failures and abuses of power, I am left with no choice but to join my colleagues in calling for Secretary Noem’s impeachment and prompt removal from office.
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NEW: I’m introducing an amendment to the DHS appropriations bill to redirect ICE’s $75 billion slush fund to our tested and trusted local law enforcement and provide them with the resources they need.
That’s how we can make our communities safer.
That’s how we can make our communities safer.
January 22, 2026 at 7:25 PM
NEW: I’m introducing an amendment to the DHS appropriations bill to redirect ICE’s $75 billion slush fund to our tested and trusted local law enforcement and provide them with the resources they need.
That’s how we can make our communities safer.
That’s how we can make our communities safer.
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✅ Justice Anita Earls fights for fairness and families.
❌ Sarah Stevens protects crooked politicians and rigs the system.
Check the receipts. The difference couldn’t be greater.
❌ Sarah Stevens protects crooked politicians and rigs the system.
Check the receipts. The difference couldn’t be greater.
January 20, 2026 at 11:03 PM
✅ Justice Anita Earls fights for fairness and families.
❌ Sarah Stevens protects crooked politicians and rigs the system.
Check the receipts. The difference couldn’t be greater.
❌ Sarah Stevens protects crooked politicians and rigs the system.
Check the receipts. The difference couldn’t be greater.
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Justice is on the ballot, and victory starts at the front door. 🚪✨
Join Field Team Justice and Justice Anita Earls on January 28th to learn how you can help defend our courts right from your own neighborhood.
Grab a friend and come rally with us! ncdp.org/justice
Join Field Team Justice and Justice Anita Earls on January 28th to learn how you can help defend our courts right from your own neighborhood.
Grab a friend and come rally with us! ncdp.org/justice
January 23, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Justice is on the ballot, and victory starts at the front door. 🚪✨
Join Field Team Justice and Justice Anita Earls on January 28th to learn how you can help defend our courts right from your own neighborhood.
Grab a friend and come rally with us! ncdp.org/justice
Join Field Team Justice and Justice Anita Earls on January 28th to learn how you can help defend our courts right from your own neighborhood.
Grab a friend and come rally with us! ncdp.org/justice
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This week in MN: ICE is targeting off-duty police officers based on the color of their skin, pointing guns at families and abducting kids.
This week in Congress: MN's 4 Republicans repealed BWCA protections, pushed legislation to restrict abortion access and spread racist lies.
You deserve better.
This week in Congress: MN's 4 Republicans repealed BWCA protections, pushed legislation to restrict abortion access and spread racist lies.
You deserve better.
January 23, 2026 at 3:27 PM
This week in MN: ICE is targeting off-duty police officers based on the color of their skin, pointing guns at families and abducting kids.
This week in Congress: MN's 4 Republicans repealed BWCA protections, pushed legislation to restrict abortion access and spread racist lies.
You deserve better.
This week in Congress: MN's 4 Republicans repealed BWCA protections, pushed legislation to restrict abortion access and spread racist lies.
You deserve better.
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🚨🗳️BREAKING: Today, we sent a letter with ACLU National
and @campaignlegal.org on behalf of CAIR Ohio & @lwvohio.bsky.social to Secretary of State Frank LaRose regarding Senate Bill 293’s noncompliance with the National Voter Registration Act.
and @campaignlegal.org on behalf of CAIR Ohio & @lwvohio.bsky.social to Secretary of State Frank LaRose regarding Senate Bill 293’s noncompliance with the National Voter Registration Act.
January 22, 2026 at 3:11 PM
🚨🗳️BREAKING: Today, we sent a letter with ACLU National
and @campaignlegal.org on behalf of CAIR Ohio & @lwvohio.bsky.social to Secretary of State Frank LaRose regarding Senate Bill 293’s noncompliance with the National Voter Registration Act.
and @campaignlegal.org on behalf of CAIR Ohio & @lwvohio.bsky.social to Secretary of State Frank LaRose regarding Senate Bill 293’s noncompliance with the National Voter Registration Act.
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I didn't come to Congress to get rich, I don't own stocks, and I don't think any member of Congress should trade stocks while they're here.
January 20, 2026 at 11:53 PM
I didn't come to Congress to get rich, I don't own stocks, and I don't think any member of Congress should trade stocks while they're here.
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Like a majority of Iowans, I don’t support this ban. But that didn’t stop politicians from forcing it through. This decision is between a woman, her family, and her doctor - not politicians. #RoeVWade
January 22, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Like a majority of Iowans, I don’t support this ban. But that didn’t stop politicians from forcing it through. This decision is between a woman, her family, and her doctor - not politicians. #RoeVWade
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Ohio’s young people deserve a candidate who is fighting for a future where they can get ahead.
That’s why I’m fighting to invest in our public education, prioritize workforce development, and lower costs so all Ohioans can thrive. Thrilled to be with you all!
That’s why I’m fighting to invest in our public education, prioritize workforce development, and lower costs so all Ohioans can thrive. Thrilled to be with you all!
January 22, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Ohio’s young people deserve a candidate who is fighting for a future where they can get ahead.
That’s why I’m fighting to invest in our public education, prioritize workforce development, and lower costs so all Ohioans can thrive. Thrilled to be with you all!
That’s why I’m fighting to invest in our public education, prioritize workforce development, and lower costs so all Ohioans can thrive. Thrilled to be with you all!
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I am honored to earn the endorsement of Frances Huntley-Cooper. Her leadership has paved the road for many and her commitment to our community has inspired so many, including myself.
Together, we keep building.
Together, we keep building.
January 23, 2026 at 8:10 PM
I am honored to earn the endorsement of Frances Huntley-Cooper. Her leadership has paved the road for many and her commitment to our community has inspired so many, including myself.
Together, we keep building.
Together, we keep building.
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Seniors are paying too much for prescription drugs. Our bipartisan bill to help lower these costs just passed the House.
This is a big deal for seniors. We’ve been fighting to get this done since I got to Congress and we got it done.
landsman.house.gov/posts/landsm...
This is a big deal for seniors. We’ve been fighting to get this done since I got to Congress and we got it done.
landsman.house.gov/posts/landsm...
Landsman's Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Seniors Passes
Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) announced his bipartisan bill to help lower prescription drug costs for millions of seniors has passed the U.S. House of Representatives as ...
landsman.house.gov
January 23, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Seniors are paying too much for prescription drugs. Our bipartisan bill to help lower these costs just passed the House.
This is a big deal for seniors. We’ve been fighting to get this done since I got to Congress and we got it done.
landsman.house.gov/posts/landsm...
This is a big deal for seniors. We’ve been fighting to get this done since I got to Congress and we got it done.
landsman.house.gov/posts/landsm...
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The math isn't mathing for millions of Americans. And because of the Trump Administration, health care premiums continue to rise and with no relief in sight. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Something Went Wrong
ACA sign-ups fall as higher premiums push people off plans
www.nbcnews.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The math isn't mathing for millions of Americans. And because of the Trump Administration, health care premiums continue to rise and with no relief in sight. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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In America — and in Maine — we don’t believe in secret arrests or secret police.
Maine people know what good law enforcement looks like. They abide by strict rules and training, and they don’t wear masks.
The reckless actions we’ve seen ICE turn to have no place here.
Maine people know what good law enforcement looks like. They abide by strict rules and training, and they don’t wear masks.
The reckless actions we’ve seen ICE turn to have no place here.
January 23, 2026 at 7:01 PM
In America — and in Maine — we don’t believe in secret arrests or secret police.
Maine people know what good law enforcement looks like. They abide by strict rules and training, and they don’t wear masks.
The reckless actions we’ve seen ICE turn to have no place here.
Maine people know what good law enforcement looks like. They abide by strict rules and training, and they don’t wear masks.
The reckless actions we’ve seen ICE turn to have no place here.
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Release the Epstein Files!
January 22, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Release the Epstein Files!
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Tariffs bite; goods inflation sizzles. #econsky
Amidst Trump's tariffs, goods inflation reached the highest levels since 2023 in data released today
While price increases are much lower than during the worst of the early pandemic, inflation for goods excluding food & energy is still higher than at any point during the 2010s
While price increases are much lower than during the worst of the early pandemic, inflation for goods excluding food & energy is still higher than at any point during the 2010s
January 22, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Tariffs bite; goods inflation sizzles. #econsky
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota filed paperwork to form a campaign committee to run for governor of her home state, which has become an epicenter of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in America. https://cnn.it/49NQpFs
January 22, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota filed paperwork to form a campaign committee to run for governor of her home state, which has become an epicenter of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in America. https://cnn.it/49NQpFs
It is paramount that Democrats and Independents show up at the polls and vote for Chris Taylor!
Wisconsin is having statewide election in April for another seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Wisconsin Court of Appeals judge Chris Taylor is the Democratic candidate.
Taylor’s victory would create a 5-2 liberal majority on the court.
Wisconsin Court of Appeals judge Chris Taylor is the Democratic candidate.
Taylor’s victory would create a 5-2 liberal majority on the court.
Maria Lazar does NOT know what Wisconsinites want and she is NOT fit to sit on the bench of our highest court. Read more:
https://bit.ly/49xMrAE
https://bit.ly/49xMrAE
January 22, 2026 at 9:36 PM
It is paramount that Democrats and Independents show up at the polls and vote for Chris Taylor!
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Jack Smith: "My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it."
January 22, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Jack Smith: "My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it."