AOC: I think there's two things that are happening at once: One, there absolutely is an unprecedented abuse of power, destruction of norms, erosion of our government and our democracy in order to prop up an authoritarian style of governance However, they are weaker than they look…

We will very likely not get the official BLS #JobsReport Friday. An alternative estimate of private payroll change comes from payroll processor ADP. It says the number of U.S. private sector jobs fell in Sept per @jaredb-econ.bsky.social econjared.substack.com/p/rs-big-shu...

"In a functioning government, this budget would be free from interference by a presidential administration. Instead, the administration is manufacturing chaos and dysfunction to continue to weaken the institutions families rely on to survive." www.clasp.org/press-room/p...

Republican’s Big “Beautiful” Bill will only make life harder on families. A local child care provider explains from her own experience for @ncnewsline.com: ncnewsline.com/2025/10/01/t...

The Trump administration's threat to fire employees is not about so-called government efficiency—it's clear political retaliation at the expense of people’s livelihoods, careers, and the vital services they provide to the American people. More from Greta Bedekovics: https://ow.ly/jBHZ50X4kNk

“The WH is preparing for a shutdown that would reflect the purest version of Trump’s vision for the federal government, guided by WH budget director Russell Vought, an architect of the controversial Project 2025 playbook for Trump’s 2nd term.” newrepublic.com/article/2010...

"The assault on data, research, & facts is fundamental to Trump & his authoritarian regime. He seems to understand that data provides the basis for arguments, & he does not want any arguments." newrepublic.com/article/2009...

If the government shuts down, many federal data releases will not occur on schedule: #JobsDay

Every family deserves affordable health care. Instead, Republican policies are driving costs higher. Join @americanprogressaction.org 9/29 at 4pm ET for remarks from Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and a panel discussion on what's at stake if Congress fails to act. www.americanprogressaction.org/events/the-t...

The Trump Administration’s threat to illegally fire more workers if the President doesn’t get his way is blatant extortion: using working people and their families as pawns in a power play with no concern for who gets hurt.

My account was hacked so no, I don’t have suggestions for Halloween makeup per ”my” wild retweets (sorry!). I do have a new story up though, in which I traveled to rural Ohio to see how communities that voted for Trump feel about Head Start uncertainty: hechingerreport.org/rural-americ...

BLUF: "Scientists have been working to uncover autism for decades. This is ongoing, but for now, the balance of evidence shows this: There is no causal link between Tylenol use and autism. To all the mothers out there, you are doing amazing." yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/tylenol-an...

This from the admin that: - Recommended an antiparasitic, suggested we inject disinfectant, & that we could “hit the body with a very powerful light” to treat COVID - Oversaw ~$1T cut from the nation’s largest health coverage program - Champions jacking up health premiums, making care even more $$$

There are many things about this that make no sense. But it should be stated that the KKK has never been recognized as a domestic terrorist organization & I think we should all let that sink in for a moment. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

Today’s announcement by RFK Jr. will likely lead to blaming parents if their children are diagnosed with autism & discouraging the safe use of Tylenol to appropriately manage pain and fever during pregnancy. www.americanprogress.org/press/statem...

medical research is pretty widely recognized as not being characterized by spurious correlations

can you imagine trying to explain to someone from like 100 years ago the meaning of the sentence, "people on TikTok are saying the rapture is gonna happen this coming Tuesday, but tbd"

"Some of our friends like to say that we should believe all women" but my worm told me that they should just suck it up and deal with it

Today's HHS announcement is expected to be that tylenol during pregnancy causes autism, and that the cure is folinic acid. Where do you get the cure? From Dr. Oz's iHerb supplement grift of course! I've been waiting to see the grift angle for this nonsense, and here it is.

a million and one reasons to be furious about the autism/tylenol press conference but telling pregnant women they should really really "tough it out" rather than get pain relief is the one that's ... wow it makes me mad

capitalism is a pox upon the human psyche and antithetical to human thriving, but damn those boycotts do the most

You get a "vat," you know, "80 different blends" - some reds, some whites, some rosés, it's really a choose your own adventure situation

"commit in advance"

former CDC official Dr. Houry: "I first learned that the secretary had changed our CDC covid vaccine guidance on an X social media post. CDC scientists have still not seen the scientific data or justification for this change. That is not gold standard science."

Delighted that USA Today published my opinion piece today on @americanprogress.bsky.social's plan to undo Citizens United through state corporation laws.

Total federal spending is up +8% in 2025 year-to-date to Sept 9 over 2024. The story that the fed govt is tightening its belt is contradicted by its own real-time expenditure data. Admin spectacularly hammering some things but raising spending elsewhere. Was -7% just after Inauguration Day.

I debated posting anything about this because I really try to avoid commenting selectively about some issues when it feels like everything matters. 1/

another of the things I will keep saying is that we have an elite impunity problem and nothing will improve until and unless we change that

Let's goooo - Families need expanded support & access, not less. While Repubs are busy slashing access to health care & food assistance to enrich the already wealthy, Dem state leaders are providing real solutions that will promote stability & prosperity, set kids & families up for success.

While poverty remained flat in 2024, the Trump administration's actions—including its regressive tariff policies and the signing of the OBBBA into law—will likely increase the number of people in poverty with devastating cuts to Medicaid and SNAP.

Today's #Census data serves as a baseline for poverty in America before the Trump administration's historic cuts to SNAP and Medicaid #NumbersDay Read our analysis on the latest data and how the OBBBA will increase poverty over time ⇣ www.americanprogress.org/article/pove...

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...

New data from @nzmurphy.bsky.social and me: the number of Americans who will lose health coverage under the Republicans' historic cuts to health care, by state and Congressional district. www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...

"This report sets examples of Kennedy’s costly, chaotic, and corrupt actions from EVERY DAY he has served as Secretary." From Feb 13- Sept 4. 203 days of sowing chaos and spreading misinformation; dismantling HHS research, prevention and health care and more. www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/do...

"Robert Kennedy has elevated conspiracy theorists, crackpots, and grifters to make life or death decisions about the healthcare of the American people."

This admin has shown time & again that they have zero qualms about harming young children - separating them from their parents, snatching them from their homes & child care programs to forcibly remove them from the country. Who would tolerate this? Who would think that this is ok?

The president is sending the military to control American cities and if you're a reporter who's framing that illegal power grab as "pushing the boundaries of constitutionality" or "acting boldly to fight crime" or whatever, please go find another line of work where you won't get us all killed.

Time for a little mythbusting! Learn more: childcareforeveryfamily.org/news #FundChildCare #SolveChildCare #CareCantWait

Steadily eroding the country's public health system, dismantling access to preventive care services that millions depend on, & working tirelessly to sow distrust and science misinformation have become the trademarks of the nation's highest health agency. What a painful irony.

I've said it before & I'll say it again. The kids & families that endure these tragedies will never be the same. We force them to endure horrific, deeply altering trauma bc we fail to make the policy decisions that could prevent this. It's way past time to take action.

Every student deserves a high-quality, well-funded education in this country, and we need lawmakers to focus on making that a reality.

"The communication is very clear: We do not value health equity, we do not value a focus on underserved and under-treated populations, we do not consider these to be a priority." www.nytimes.com/2025/08/13/h...

Tune in & check out the full convo with @jamesskoufis.bsky.social & others re: what state & local leaders can & should do to ensure their constituents are protected from extreme heat - esp young children! First step: get out there & meet them. www.americanprogress.org/events/reach...

find yours here go.bsky.app/2Fq4P6e

“In this bill, Republicans haven’t given families any new child care options or opportunities.” —@kashenj.bsky.social, director of Women’s Economic Justice via @thehill.com: go.tcf.org/thehill