I think Republicans in Congress are proving, daily, that governing was never the point. They all just voted for a bill that’s horrendous for their constituents, but *amazing* for millionaires and billionaires. Politics over sane policy. The grift is on…

So-called work requirements for Medicaid in Trump's bill threaten health care access for us all - Arkansas Times The Republican plan saves money within Medicaid by denying people access to health care based on bureaucratic paperwork errors.

I wrote a thing about the disastrous Trump budget bill that will kick millions off health insurance, decimate AR' rural health system, and tons of other awful things. The fight is not over: Call our members of Congress at 202-224-3121 and tell them to change course. arktimes.com/arkansas-blo...

I hope NW AR friends will join me & the League of Women Voters for drinks and discussion on July 2nd! We’ll talk about the Arkansas Legislature. Also ballot measure campaigns to improve education for ALL kids and to protect your FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT to sign, propose and advocate for ballot measures.

Elon Musk and Donald Trump Are Splitsville, Until They Aren’t

This is professional wrestling 101. Of course they are going to make up. Meanwhile the world is watching the fake drama while the real bad stuff sneaks by unnoticed. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/t...

The Three Huge Lies Trump is Telling Republican Senators about his Medicaid Cuts — to finance a big tax cut mostly for the wealthy Friends,

The Three Huge Lies Trump is Telling Republican Senators about his Medicaid Cuts — to finance a big tax cut mostly for the wealthy robertreich.substack.com/p/the-three-huge-lies-tr...

Second Arkansas ballot measure rejected for failing to meet reading-level standard | Arkansas Advocate Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin on Monday said he could not certify a proposed constitutional amendment related to direct democracy because it violates a new state law that prohibits ballot titl...

This was expected. We have a remarkable legal team preparing a response. We remain 100% focused on protecting the fundamental right of Arkansas citizens to shape their own laws. Together we will win! arkansasadvocate.com/2025/06/02/s...

Arkansas grassroots organizations seek to intervene in lawsuit challenging direct democracy laws  | Arkansas Advocate Two Arkansas ballot question committees on Wednesday filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging new direct democracy-related laws.

Big news! We have to work together to stop politicians and special interests from stealing our rights to decide on ballot measures! arkansasadvocate.com/2025/05/14/a...

It’s Election Day for school board across the state. Local elections are so important. Go vote!
Find your sample ballot as well as where to go to vote and times the polling locations are open at
www.voterview.ar-nova.org/VoterView .

Ok, so here's what I've heard so far re: negotiations on the prison funding bill (THREAD).

Senate Dems, working under the assumption that Sanders will get the money for the prison eventually, somehow, even if SB354 dies, are trying to use their leverage to get something useful. (1/ )

This is all I need to say !!!
#Resist

Making America Mean Again!

Musk Retweets ‘Hitler Didn’t Murder Millions’ Message Amid Ongoing Nazi Controversy Musk and Tesla have faced heightened criticism since the billionaire made a gesture likened to a Nazi salute during an inaugural event in January.

Can no one hold this loser accountable? This should be career ending

DHS official defends Mahmoud Khalil arrest, but offers few details on why it happened Homeland Security deputy secretary Troy Edgar offered few details on the Trump administration's legal reasoning to deport Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.

If you want a CASE STUDY in a journalist doing their job and holding a propagandist’s feet to the fire, listen to this @npr.org story by @michelmartinnpr.bsky.social this morning. We need a lot more journalism asking real questions and demanding real answers like this! Thank you!

Wired has a story with same headline a week ago

Ummm….

Shop with us - or else!

USDA cancels $1B in local food purchasing for schools, food banks States have been notified that they will not receive 2025 funding for schools to buy food from nearby farms.

Trump’s message - Fuck the kids, and fuck the farmers they depend on. www.politico.com/news/2025/03...

Despicable and stupid.

Good grief - what could possibly go wrong? These tech bros seriously want to be exempt from all laws because they are better than the rest of us

What he said about Social Security payments has been repeatedly debunked - so the question isn’t whether he’s lying about this, the question is why.

What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?

a man in a tuxedo is saying i 'm going to make him an offer he can 't refuse . ALT: a man in a tuxedo is saying i 'm going to make him an offer he can 't refuse .

Trump is not asking Ukraine to negotiate. He’s telling them to surrender, or else. Big difference.

Imagine that. 💰

DOGE shutters four Social Security offices in Arkansas Arkansas is losing four Social Security offices, a Small Business Administration office, a National Parks Service site, and others.

40/29 notes Elon has terminated leases on 11 federal offices in Ark., including 4 Social Security offices. No word on job cuts associated with these closures, but the employees will NOT be working at home, per another Pres. Elon edict.

www.4029tv.com/article/arka...

Historian analyzes devolving relations between U.S. and Ukraine after Oval Office spat YouTube video by PBS NewsHour

“We’ve created a world - very, very quickly, in 4 or 5 weeks - in which the level of American strength is incomparably lower.” Trump is making America far more vulnerable by abandoning allies, embracing enemies & destroying our democratic infrastructure at home. youtu.be/11QBNJj_8gM?...

House Republicans approved a budget resolution calling for $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid.

"There is no way that [Medicaid] will be cut without absolutely gutting benefits that go to households who really, really need it," said EPI President @hshierholz.bsky.social.

www.epi.org/publication/...

Trump leaving the United States isolated and vulnerable. That’s not strength, it’s stupidity. It’s dishonorable. It’s dangerous. China and Russia and licking their chops. God help us.

We just watched Trump & Vance do Putin’s bidding in the Oval Office & it was horrific. Not even two months into this administration & it’s a disaster for the free world.

The President is selling out and endangering all of our allies and the American people. Just mind blowing.