In the face of people and families in such turmoil and pain, it’s been bothering me why the White House destruction is so deeply upsetting, this about sums it up…

What Babies Need from Congress Right Now Boteach: Babies can’t speak for themselves, so families and early childhood advocates are demanding that Congress to invest in our youngest kids.

In my first op-ed for @zerotothree.bsky.social

I underscore that Medicaid, SNAP, and other supports for families “are lifelines that give kids a solid start, esp families who face extra hurdles.”

The Senate must reject these dangerous cuts.

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Holey moley. I’m sorry. That’s sucks.

I had two and I never saw the needle until now either!

Congrats!

Mother’s Day is May 11th. And this is the size of an epidural needle. Love on those Mamas.

Apparently it takes getting bald patches to realize I might be stressed. Hasn’t happened since the pandemic. Sigh.

Coexisting… but only with the right people.

Such a tender story of faith.

Trump administration to cut billions in medical research funding National Institutes of Health said the $4bn loss will affect ‘indirect’ funding of buildings, equipment and staff

First, they came for USAID. When Trump and Elon decide your priorities are next—cancer research, disaster relief, Social Security—what will you do? There’s a legal process for a reason. Letting them ignore it means nothing is safe.

Once gone, the Rule of Law doesn’t grow back.

Don’t look away.

“Although I inherited the worst economic crisis in decades with unemployment above 6% when I took office, we’ve had the lowest average unemployment rate of any administration in 50 years with unemployment at 4.1% as I leave,”

- President Biden

News flash: Trump had nothing to do with any of this

Kick-butt list of advocates to follow. Thanks @aaronblack.bsky.social

Lol

And so it begins. Surprised he didn’t suggest the Golf of Trump.

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A rodent in the snow, much like the Trump administration: unexpected and unsettling.

Bittersweet final visit. I’ll never forget how hard people worked to try to level the playing field and make life a bit easier for working families. Now we will’ll get to see how the oligarchs tackle the troubles ahead.

Over 9.2 million workers will get a raise on January 1 from 21 states raising their minimum wages Twenty-one states will increase their minimum wages on January 1, raising pay for more than 9.2 million workers by a total of $5.7 billion. In addition, 48 cities and counties will raise their minimum...

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THIS IS BIG: Over 9.2 million workers are getting a raise on January 1 as 21 states increase their minimum wages! 💪

The cutest!

This is their childcare plan: raising money from voters to pay family for childcare. Doesn’t bode well for the rest of us.

Trump campaign paid JD Vance’s aunt $1,000 for “childcare services” a week after the election.

HT Roger Sollenberger @ The Daily Beast

I hate to love this.

At the end of the day Donald Trump knows “the economy does better under the Democrats than the Republicans!” He said so himself.

Pass it on…

It’s so great! Thanks for this share feed.

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💜 this list

I knew it already but so glad President Biden made it official: Cecile Richards is a national hero! Couldn’t 💗 this more.

Great to meet you Annie! I’m following your own work now!

One down! Who’s next?

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