Making my BlueSky debut to say..... #ChildCareforAll It's LONG past time we "take care of daycare" and fix our broken child care system. Any politician that says we can't is failing families, plain and simple.

President Trump has called mail-in (postal) voting "cheating" Yet in this week's special election in Florida, in which he had a vote, he voted...by mail. Something he's done at least once before. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/u...

With all of the recent progress that states have made on moving toward publicly funded child care options for all families, what models provide the best lessons for other states and the federal government for how to expand child care? tcf.org/content/repo...

For those looking to do more to support communities most harmed by everything happening in Minnesota. #fuckice www.standwithminnesota.com

Child care providers are receiving death threats, facing armed interrogations, and closing their services out of fear. Why? Because Republicans sent a MAGA influencer to harass child care workers about claims of fraud that are unsubstantiated.  Women are not safe in Trump’s America.

A 23 year old larping as a journalist made a misleading and inaccurate YouTube video that the administration full of chronically online shitposters used to justify the “largest immigration operation ever” and now someone is dead

Mamdani: "The cost of childcare will no longer discourage young adults from starting a family, because we will deliver universal childcare for the many by taxing the wealthiest few"

Horrifying footage of a child care provider being detained by ICE in Chicago outside her center. No one should be violently ripped from their place of work. Child care providers are deeply important to the well-being of kids and our communities. Please give if you are able: gofund.me/9efc0639d

The taking of neighbors in communities around the country is so horrific. And, right here - how can anyone justify this - violently taking a child care teacher out of her classroom? Enraging is too weak a word to describe this. #Momsky activate.

Republicans were already gutting Head Start programs across the country. Now, their shutdown is tearing child care away from even more families. All because they refuse to prioritize anything but tax cuts for billionaires. apnews.com/article/head...

New KFF polling finds most Americans say they want Congress to extend the enhanced ACA tax credits that help make Marketplace coverage more affordable. https://on.kff.org/4q7ElGy

State and local policymakers looking to increase child care affordability, supply, and compensation must continue expanding public funding. Tri-Share does not build supply or substantively improve wages and benefits, making it a poor solution to the child care crisis. tcf.org/content/comm...

"Medicaid has been essential for keeping David alive, but also for our whole family. The ability to rely upon #Medicaid when we needed it was what allowed us to recover from the initial financial distress we experienced with David." #ProtectMedicaid

A Morning Consult survey released in April found that Collins is the second most unpopular Senator behind only Mitch McConnell. The quarterly update found that 51% of Maine voters disapprove, compared to 42% who approve. Her net approval declined more than any other Senator since the previous report

Over 10 million people would lose health care under Medicaid if Trump's budget bill passes. Mitch McConnell says we'll "get over it." Think he's right?

Trump and Republicans’ big, ugly bill could increase the country’s medical debt by $50 billion. Some families’ medical debt could increase by over $20,000 due to the lack of coverage. And it’s all to finance tax cuts that overwhelmingly help the rich. Reverse Robin Hood.

Republicans are not immune to public pressure.   Everybody hates this Big Ugly bill—and for good reason. Keep speaking up so that everyone knows what this bill actually does.   NO cuts to Medicaid. NO cuts to SNAP.   Every Senator should vote NO on Trump's Big Ugly Bill.

GOP lawmakers want to nationalize Medicaid work requirements to offset Trump’s proposed tax cuts. Georgia is the only state with such a mandate. Its experience shows that the federal effort could threaten health care for nearly 16 million Americans & cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.

NEW POLL finds men in America are still hopeful, they link taking care of their families with their masculinity, they want government solutions—and more than 90% of them want paid leave and affordable care policies. #MenCare #PaidLeaveForAll globalstrategygroup.com/wp-content/u...

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. www.the74million.org/zero2eight/w...

here's the full clip of RFK Jr losing his shit at Patty Murray today during a hearing so badly that Republican Sen. Capito had to step in and tell him to "hold back"

I don't want this to get lost: after RFK Jr. finished with his tantrum, he ADMITTED he is blocking BILLIONS in federal child care funding. That needs to change IMMEDIATELY.

“The real crisis is one of care… The answer to the real crisis is not what we can gut and burn and take away from people, but what we can give them, the world we can create.” My piece in @usatoday.com. www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

The bill to cut Medicaid just passed through committee. But we haven't lost yet. It now goes for a House vote. There are several republicans weary of this bill. Call your Representatives now! (202) 224-3121 #ProtectMedicaid #disabilitytiktok #HandsOffMedicaid

I’m proud to fight alongside families like Victoria and Cole - families whose entire lives are at stake as Congress plans to cut Medicaid to pay for tax breaks for billionaires. Rep. Bresnahan: We’re watching, and we won’t back down. Do the right thing and #ProtectMedicaid #CareCantWait

Childcare shouldn’t be a luxury. Families are struggling to afford care, put food on the table, and save for the future — while billionaires rake in tax breaks. On May 12th, we’re saying: Fund families, not billionaires. #DayWithoutChildCare

We have the power to stop Medicaid cuts. With the Senate voting soon, now is the time to act. Tell your senators: NO cuts to Medicaid. Put families first. #ProtectMedicaid act.nwlc.org/a/tax-cuts?m...

Medicaid is a lifeline. It funds long-term care, pays care workers, & supports families. But Republicans in Congress want to gut it, risking jobs and leaving millions without support — all so billionaires can get even richer. nwlc.org/resource/med...

Thank you @shaheen.senate.gov for cosponsoring the Building Child Care for a Better Future Act! Always appreciate your leadership on child care solutions that make life better for children and families. www.finance.senate.gov/chairmans-ne...

I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.

Another round of reckless cuts at the #CDC. With every firing, Trump reminds the world he does not care about public health. Anything to give a tax break to his billionaire friends.

Congratulations to Judge Susan Crawford on her victory, and to the people of Wisconsin for electing a judge who believes in the rule of law and protecting our freedoms.

Time to call some Senators. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Barbaric and disgusting. www.npr.org/2025/03/07/g...

This is a fight for our families. Medicaid covers doctor visits, prescriptions, care for millions of children, veterans, people with disabilities and working adults. Don’t stay silent—demand Congress votes “NO” to Medicaid cuts. Call NOW: 866-426-2631. #HandsOffMedicaid

ICYM: @murray.senate.gov “Trump, Musk have made child care crisis worse.”

Thank you to Mary Beth, a @momsrising.org member, for sharing why Medicaid & SNAP are so important to our families, economy, and country on the steps of the U.S. Capitol today alongside Leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social, @demwomencaucus.bsky.social & many others. *Video: youtu.be/YO6vdwEXbLM?...

@allcaz.bsky.social hi mom!

the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president

There's a Crisis of Masculinity in this country and the only way to solve it is to let me act like a cross between a baby and a movie villain

We deeply oppose Vought's leadership and urge lawmakers to uphold their sworn oath to our kids, families, and communities by doing everything in their power to stop his nomination. Learn more and take action: https://childcareforeveryfamily.org/press-release/vought/ #CareNotCuts #FundChildCare

BREAKING: Senator Ron Wyden says his staff has confirmed reports that Medicaid portals are down in all 50 states following the Trump funding freeze.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski said that she can't "in good conscience" vote for Pete Hegseth as Defense secretary.

“I had a feeling that there were people watching what was happening and wondering, Was anyone going to say anything?” Bishop Mariann Budde explained. “Was anyone going to say anything about the turn the country’s taking?” So, she took a breath, and spoke. nyti.ms/3WtmNY2

NPR Exclusive: The Episcopal bishop of Washington spoke with NPR to discuss her sermon addressing President Trump and why she asked him to have mercy.

Oh hi @bsky.app! Feeling quite burned by every other social platform this week — fingers crossed this place remains a safe space? 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽