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I said previously that most of what the horrible bill is doing will not come into effect until after midterm elections. Someone made an excellent set of graphics to make it clear when which parts will come into effect:
The Big Beautiful DELAY - So when will YOU feel the effects of the Republicans' budget bill? Healthcare End of advanced premium tax credits (for ACA) - December 31, 2025 Medicaid imposing work requirements - January 1, 2027 (states can seek waiver to begin sooner) after midterms Cap on provider taxes for medicaid expansion states, eventually reaching 3.5% - October 2027 (cap begins lowering) through Octover 2031 (cap hits 3.5%) after midterms New out-of-pocket costs: charges up to $35/service for adults on Medicaid making 100-138% of federal poverty level - Octover 1, 2028, right before presidential election Food Assistance (SNAP) Imposing work reporting requirements for SNAP (includes adults up to 65 and parents of children ages 13+) - upon enactment States will be forced to take up to 15% of SNAP costs (could end programs) - October 1, 2027 (Two years delay for states with high 'payment error rates') after midterms Ending clean energy incentives Ending tax credit for purchasing electric/hybrid cars - September 30, 2025 Ending tax credits for used electric/hybrid cars - September 30, 2025 Ending tax credit for energy-efficient home improvements - December 31, 2025 (projects must be started before then to receive credit) Ending tax credit for residential clean energy projects (e.g. solar panels) - December 31, 2025 (projects must be started before then to receive credit) Tax changes Estate tax exemption expands from $10 million to $15 million - Permanent beginning in 2026 tax year New $25K tax deduction on tipped income for individuals making over $150K - tax years 2025-2028, expires after presidential election New $12L tax deduction on overtime compensation for individuals making over $150K - Tax years 2025-2028, expires after presidential election New $6K tax deduction for individuals over the age of 65 with an income that exceeds $75K - Tax years 2025-2028, expires after presidential election Increase in SALT deduction cap: raises cap to $40,000 in 2025 (for households making <$500K) and $40,400 in 2026 (<$505K). Cap increases by 1% annually through 2029, then reverts permanently to $10,000. Cap phases down to $10,000 for incomes above the stated thresholds - through 2029
July 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Rally at the Waltham, MA common today! Note that it's from 11-12 as someone else has the common at noon, so we will be ending promptly at noon to avoid the impression that we are protesting that event.
June 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Reminder: claims of paid protesters are because they pay theirs. Anything they claim we do, they are doing. Projection is definitely in play. (Screenshot from Washington DC Craigslist)
June 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Hands off our communities!

Indivisible Waltham stand out on May 15th from 5:30-6:30 at Waltham Common, corner of Main and Moody.

Sign the LUCE petition calling on Gov. Healey to protect immigrant communities (QR code or this link): secure.everyaction.com/BM7eBVI8M0Gz...
Hands off our communities! The unconstitutional tactics being used by ICE makes us all less safe. When men in balaclavas with no badge or warrants can disappear people with anonymity and impunity, we are no longer living in a free country. An image of the takedown of the two men described in a caption "ICE agents in SUVs and ski masks who pursued and smashed the windows of a car on Maple St in Watertown, taking two Waltham residents who were on their to work on Monday, May 5, 2025." Stand out to demand due process for all! Thur. May 15: 5:30-6:30pm, Waltham Common at Main st & Moody St. Sign the LUCE petition calling on Gov. Healey to protect immigrant communities at https://secure.everyaction.com/BM7eBVI8M0GzcLzlhit8dA2 Learn more at indivisiblewaltham.org
May 12, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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The links in the image below are: maydaystrong.org, fivebyfifteen.org, indivisible.org
Poster that says "When the supreme court falls, we all fall. May 1, we march again before it's too late. maydaystrong.org, fivebyfifteen.org, indivisible.org" with a picture that implies a courthouse.
April 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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As I now have overhead shots and a link to a local newspaper about it, new post about the Waltham, MA April 5th event. Hand-count of over 850 people with 300 signed up ahead of time. Well done Waltham! walthamtimes.org/2025/04/06/h...
Overhead shot of one side of the Waltham common with people standing with signs facing a road with cars going by. Poster created by a child with a skyline at the bottom, the words "Let families stay together" above that, and a rainbow above that. Above the rainbow are many owl and cat stickers. In the buildings in the skyline are also cat and owl stickers, perhaps suggesting they are families.
April 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Early spring flowers!
White flowers coming up out of the ground with new leaves sprouting around them. These are hellbores. Behind them are white and light purple crocuses. Tiny early spring deep purple irises coming out from dried stems of the previous year's plants. A small snowdrop plant with three white flowers surrounded by brown leaves from the previous year.
March 27, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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My kitty in the sun. Kitty break!
A dark tabby cat lying on her side facing the camera with eyes mostly closed is sitting on a light brown couch covering with a yellow, orange, and red striped blanket nearby.
March 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Just wanted everyone to see my sacked out cat. Everyone needs a cat break now and then!
March 25, 2025 at 11:19 PM