I will be thinking of the beautiful dedication in my cousins new book for a while.

Great piece on the FDA and menopause hormone therapy in @motherjones.com it is the most medically accurate coverage I have read from the press! www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Can anyone knowledge about the growth of sharing pronouns explain to me why the common format is "subject/object" pronouns ("she/her")? Why is the object pronoun even in there?

UPDATE: The Senate votes 53-47 to shoot down the Baldwin amendment to extend ACA funds for 1 year. A party-line vote with every Republican rejecting it.

Shared @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social 's free bus idea with my 8yo who then remembered we recently took free busses to the public by @princeton.edu and now he's cooking up some ideas for Jersey City so watch out future candidates.

Pro tip: when listing your home for sale, always factor in the cost of last minute outings you'll take to accommodate showings when you set your list price!

Gonna wear my running watch today because I feel like it will be a fun day to track my heart rate while existing on the internet.

How about we shut down the government for this very popular and specific goal and then, hear me out, we hold out for like a month and a half and then, ok this part is important, after a watershed election where we ran the table, ONLY THEN, fold and don't get the one thing we said we wanted.

Shoutout to all the parents out there running for or serving in office, trying to improve the world, because my 4yo just me unprompted that I should not be mayor because he would miss seeing me. Gone are all idle backbone candidacy ideas.

Fascinating and really helpful analysis. "By keeping the case for herself and granting the same relief, in contrast, Justice Jackson was able to directly influence the timing in both the First Circuit and the Supreme Court, at least for now. "

JUST PAY THE MONEY THAT CONGRESS INTENDED, THAT CONSTITUENTS APPROVE OF, AND THAT MULTIPLE JUDGES HAVE TOLD YOU TO. JUST DO THAT.

600+ people have viewed the community-made map of #foodaccess sites in #JerseyCity with eligibility & hours for listings. HudCo must invest in updating resources beyond static lists with addresses & phone numbers. This is what people need. www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/e...

Seeing that DATA - not vibes, not guess, not ideology - can still make a change for the good is the single most validating thing that I have seen lately as a policy researcher. Thankful for those at @centeronbudget.bsky.social who put their resources to analyze quickly and get this into the world!

Will be journeying today by transit from Jersey City to a South Jersey suburb - 3+ hrs, taking NJT Bus to Newark Penn NJT rail to Trenton Camden light rail Local NJT bus to final destination Feeling very @milesintransit.com except as a fun bonus, I'll have two kids in tow. Wish us luck!

Our home on Jersey City's west side is now for sale. 3 bed, 2 bath, some outdoor space. A legal driveway and also solar panels which balances things out nicely, environmentally. We've loved it and hope it finds a great next owner. www.zillow.com/homedetails/...

We raised slightly more than the amount of benefits our applicants lost. So basically, instead of waiting for government benefits that are unpredictable, our members got their benefits from their neighbors instead this month. What an absolute joy to organize this and see our moms turn out!

THE CAMPAIGN TEAM IS SIMPLY TOO GOOD

can’t tell if my antidepressants aren’t working or if they just weren’t built for this. like, zoloft was introduced in the 90s it barely needed to work then. if you got sad you could just buy a house.

Trump admin warns states may have errors as they process the reduced benefits this month. Worth noting under reconciliation: Beginning FY29, states pay into #SNAP, based on FY26 (that's now) error rate. Concerned about the domino effect we may see. www.huffpost.com/entry/snap-g...

Map of Jersey City food distribution sites, with eligibility details and hours of distributions. Many sites only operate several times per week! Plan in advance! All locations on this map have been confirmed *online* in November 2025. www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/e...

This Jersey City mayor's race has been SO LONG. So long. I can't even remember the last time I saw Bill O’Dea out in the neighborhood is something other than a suit.

Hoping to get through all the sites listed TODAY so I can share the map ASAP. Anyone can spare even 10 minutes to check on a few food sites?

Worried about folks in #JerseyCity having access to food? Have 30 minutes? Like googling? Building a map of JC food distribution with details folks need. Put the county's PDF list into a google sheet - we need folks to research & add operating hours & eligibility docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

On Hallowee, I am reminded how much I LOVE having our kids in our neighborhood school - and I say this as someone who never had that growing up. My kids run into classmates out trick or treating, kids coming to our house recognize me from volunteering there. I adore it.

Another story to file under " I am so glad to see this type of community effort and so sick to my stomach that this is necessary"

I have read the phrase "arbitrary and capricious under the Administrative Procedure Act" more times in 2025 than all of my previous years on this earth put together.

I'm really proud that we're coordinating a financial response in my mom's group for members about to lose SNAP. You need a large enough group that you can collect a decent money, yet a small or focused enough that their is strong TRUST- both for contributors & those seeking funds. #hunger

As SNAP benefits are about to fall off, I've been getting to work with the food access community more. I mix up #foodbanks & #foodpantries a lot and trying to fix my language - so here's a handy guide from Greater Boston Food Bank.

When I was maybe 15, I wrote a short story called Falling Sky, using the weather and seasons to track a relationship. While much of Young Megan's teen writing makes me cringe, damn did I nail the sublime feeling of leaves raining down on you in autumn.

The urge to simultaneously cry because you see communities coming together in beautiful ways and because the fact that these extraordinary efforts are needed is enraging.

“Walmart was the top employer of SNAP recipients in five states and one of the top four employers in the remaining four states. McDonald’s was among the top five employers of Medicaid enrollees in five of six states and SNAP recipients in eight of nine states.” www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w...

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My 8yo wanted to change up Monopoly a bit so the kids voted on an area to block out for this game and it feels a little on the nose that they've removed the middle-income neighborhoods.

With millions at risk of losing SNAP in the coming days, a reminder: hunger doesn't happen in isolation. When food assistance disappears, families use rent money to eat. Then come evictions and homelessness. Housing, food, healthcare—it's all connected. Cut one thread and the whole thing unravels.

Mayor Johnson is cooking

The Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) is actively helping federal employees and contractors impacted by the shutdown. We’ll be making a $5,000 donation to help. If you have anything extra to give, please consider donating to them or to a local food bank near you, every bit helps! 🙏

The dream of every Muslim is simply to be treated the same as any other New Yorker. And yet, for too long, we have been told to ask for less than that, and endure hatred and bigotry in the shadows. No more.

I'm hearing the speculation that we'll see a lot more ICE raids in NJ after the gubernatorial election is over. What should we be doing *now* to get ready? What's the playbook working elsewhere that we should incorporate into our daily routines?

Out to dinner with the kids for our anniversary. Out of nowhere, 8yo says "do these decorations have the nazi logo in them?" 1. We don't call it a logo 2. How do you know about that 3. Uhh

The Administration will not allow use of USDA contingency funds for Nov. SNAP benefits and will NOT reimburse states post shutdown if they choose to cover #foodstamps. 📣 This is a policy choice! The feds could change this! 📣 #hunger www.cnn.com/2025/10/24/p...

Someone help me make sense of Passaic NJ on this list, please

as a note, food banks need money, not canned goods

Getting this notice that my identify theft protection from when hackers stole my info and *fingerprints* from the federal government is expiring, during the shutdown, is honestly hilarious

"Separate from funding for the SNAP program, food donations from USDA to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, which provides about 90 million meals in the state every year, have dropped about 45% since January..." www.nj.com/mosaic/2025/...

"In the end, what was characterized by many as a “rural hospital fund” is really nothing of the sort. The vast majority of RHTF funding is actually prohibited from directly benefiting health care providers, including rural hospitals. " ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/10/21/t... #ruralhealth

The repeated use of the phrase "We need to finish what we started" is what's going to keep me up at night.

1 in 8 Americans receive SNAP. Neighbors. Classmates. Co-workers. It is increasingly likely they will not receive benefits in Nov. In the absence of progress from our government, PLEASE consider donating NOW to a food bank or pantry, feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo... #hunger #Foodbank

It won't change a damn thing but I need to say it: I've buried a loved one killed by drugs. I desperately want other families to be spared the pain. I don't want this.

Does anyone have updates on what #FQHCs are doing re the executive order requiring immigration documentation to use their services? I am relieved Head Start has nationwide prelim injunction , but I know it's wasn't all impacted programs under that. What are #healthclinics doing? #Healthcare