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Peggy O'Mara

@peggyom.bsky.social

Independent Journalist at http://peggyomara.medium.com. Editor of Mothering Magazine (1980 to 2011). Inspired by parenting, social justice, and healthy living.

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70% of adult wage earners receiving Medicaid and/or SNAP work full-time hours and are more likely to work in the leisure and hospitality industry and in food service and food preparation occupations. If companies paid a living wage, they would not be necessary. www.gao.gov/products/gao...

29.10.2025 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ACA Insurers Are Raising Premiums by an Estimated 26%, but Most Enrollees Could See Sharper Increases in What They Pay The amount health insurers charge for coverage on the ACA Marketplaces is rising 26%, on average, in 2026.... Most enrollees would face even sharper increases in what they pay if they ACA’s enhanced p...

If the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits are allowed to expire at the end of this year, currently subsidized enrollees will see their monthly premium payments more than double, increasing by about 114%, on average.
www.kff.org/quick-take/a...

29.10.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Check to Check Business News - SNL
YouTube video by Saturday Night Live Check to Check Business News - SNL

Early SNL was full of political satire. So glad to see this now: youtu.be/xAKznUoQa-I?...

14.04.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

On April 8, the Trump administration updated its Travel Advisory for El Salvador from Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) to Level 1, safer than France, Sweden, UK, Italy, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands. Is this what El Salvador got for refusing to return the wrongfully deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia?

14.04.2025 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join me on April 5th

On April 5, we’re uniting to say Hands Off! Join me to fight back against Trump’s unprecedented power grab. Find a local event here: handsoff2025.com

03.04.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Right to Care FREE conference will bring together academics, researchers, advocates, community organizers, unpaid and paid caregivers and those who depend on care nationally and internationally. April 10 and 11 in Philadelphia. The panel I'm speaking on is featured below. www.ourrighttocare.net

02.04.2025 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The dishes are more than the dishes. TikTok video by Laura Danger

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05.03.2025 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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12 surprising ways DEI policies support families - ParentsTogether Here's how to look past the myths and misconceptions of DEI initiatives and better understand how these policies help all families.

Here are just a few ways that DEI policies have made lives better for all familiesβ€”
Providing family restrooms in airports and other public places
Allowing workplace accommodations for breastfeeding and pumping
Providing accessible playgrounds for all kids
parents-together.org/12-ways-dei-...

03.03.2025 04:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The People's Union USA Stand against political corruption with our upcoming economic resistance actions. Join The Peoples Union USA and make your voice heard!

Global Economic Blackout
Thursday February 27th from Midnight till Friday The 28th Midnight
(A full 24 hours of the 28th)
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Do not use Credit or Debit Cards for non essential spending
Only buy essentials if absolutely necessary.
thepeoplesunionusa.com

27.02.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UNWRA: the backbone of Gaza aid Irreplaceable humanitarian aid under attack. You can help.

UNRWA delivers 2/3 of all aid to Gaza. On February 4, 2025 President Trump announced an Executive Order to end US involvement with the United Nations Council on Human Rights and to halt UNRWA funding, aligning with Israel’s stance. Here's how you can help.
peggyomara.medium.com/unwra-the-ba...

26.02.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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I'M ON THE HOUSE FLOOR

Let’s be clear: Republicans’ tax cuts to billionaires will be paid on the backs of seniors, veterans, and struggling families.

25.02.2025 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 299    πŸ” 70    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 6
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Groundbreaking, FREE conference to focus on recognizing, valuing and compensating the work of unwaged family caregivers. I am honored to be among a stellar group of international speakers. For more information and to register, go to www.ourrighttocare.net

25.02.2025 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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50501 Day 1 β€” Build The Resistance 50 Protests. 50 States. 1 Day. – Gather at your State Capitol at 12:00PM local time on February 5, 2025 to peacefully demonstrate your opposition to fascism.

We are not just consumers. Three essential actions for citizens and residents:

Not My President’s Day www.buildtheresistance.org/50501

24 Hour Economic Blackout: February 28 jointhepeoplesunion.com

General Strike generalstrikeus.com

16.02.2025 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Destroy the myth that libraries are no longer relevant. 

If you use your library, please share. 

Picture of library aisle filled with books.

Destroy the myth that libraries are no longer relevant. If you use your library, please share. Picture of library aisle filled with books.

06.12.2024 02:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4721    πŸ” 1567    πŸ’¬ 121    πŸ“Œ 83

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