Dani Smart

Crisis Point: The Declaration of Independence as a Modern-Day Indictment In an era dominated by political debates centered on the U.S. Constitution—its clauses, amendments, and checks and balances—it is easy to forget the foundational text that necessitated its creation. T...

With so many political debates centered on the U.S. Constitution, it is easy to forget The Declaration of Independence. The Declaration's list of complaints resonates not just as history, but as an urgent, modern-day indictment. danismart.substack.com/p/crisis-poi...

The Citizenship Document Requirement and Voter Disenfranchisement Immediate call to action

This is a good time to review the myths around Voter ID laws that would disenfranchise millions of voters. Please share.

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America's Healthcare Crisis: Unraveling the ACA's Past to Forge a Healthier Future Summary: The ACA’s Bipartisan Roots, Present Challenges, and Path Forward

In this article I discuss the surprising bi-partisan history of the ACA, dispel common myths, and share some ideas about how we can move forward open.substack.com/pub/danismar...

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The Cost of Trump’s Politicization of the Military They’ve crossed one line after another since January - and we must not become numb to the mounting damage to our military and national security.

Important words to hear, understand, and act on.
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Quid Pro Quo? New Qatari Military Base in Idaho Follows Trillions in Trade and Personal Deals A Quick Overview

So much to unpack…
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The Citizenship Document Requirement and Voter Disenfranchisement Immediate call to action

The U.S. Elections Assistance Commission (EAC) is taking public comment until Oct 20, 2025 regarding requiring all voters to provide documentation of citizenship to register to vote. Non-citizen voting is vanishingly rare & millions stand to be disenfranchised.
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President vs. Precedent: The Unenforceable Order on Flag Burning and the Limits of Executive Power Why U.S. Law Protects Symbolic Protest and Bars Executive Policing

In short: Burning the U.S. flag as a form of political protest is not illegal, the President cannot create new laws or penalties, and the military is barred from making domestic arrests. open.substack.com/pub/danismar...

The Ripple Effect: How One Law Is Making Healthcare Unaffordable for All Americans The "Big Beautiful Bill" Undermines the Entire U.S. Healthcare System and will Drive Up Costs for Us All

It's important to note that not extending the premium tax credits that support healthcare insurance coverage will impact health insurance costs for ALL Americans.

The Ripple Effect: How One Law Is Making Healthcare Unaffordable for All Americans

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From Brussels to Your Bedroom: How a Foreign Aid Decision Threatens Domestic Birth Control Beyond the shocking waste of $9.7 million in essential contraceptives destined for vulnerable nations, a more unsettling truth emerges: the U.S.

From Brussels to Your Bedroom: How a Foreign Aid Decision Threatens Domestic Birth Control
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Challenges for Independent Contractors Under Proposed Work Requirements and ACA Changes The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R.1), recently passed by the House and now with the Senate, proposes significant changes to Medicaid and SNAP eligibility through the new “community engagement requ...

For those who work as independent contractors or depend on someone who does, note the specific challenges that adding work requirements as to Medicaid and SNAP eligibility as included in H.R.1 (the "big beautiful bill"), would have on those in this sphere. danismart.substack.com/p/challenges...

This is from my most recent Substack piece regarding he proposed Medicaid cuts. I hope you will take the time to read the full article (link below) and follow any of the references provided to help you better understand.

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This is from my most recent Substack piece regarding he proposed Medicaid cuts. I hope you will take the time to read the full article (link below) and follow any of the references provided to help you better understand.

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Emergency powers are meant to allow the president to respond to sudden crises — not to set worldwide tariffs.

Please note: The Republican Reconciliation Memorandum Bill presented by the Committee on Energy and Commerce includes Section 43201 - Artificial intelligence and information technology modernization initiative really stood out to me.

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Harvard said it would protect its rights, and yesterday it made good on that promise. It filed suit against the Trump administration in a broad defense of academic freedom and the right to federal funds without puppet strings attached. My write-up at the link in comments.

ICE has detained Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard scientist from Russia working on major advancements in cancer detection, since mid-February.

If deported, she could face arrest over her opposition to the war in Ukraine.

Another reminder that xenophobia hurts all of us.

DHS ends ban on intelligence activities targeting people for sexual orientation, gender identity The policy manual change emerged after President Donald Trump called to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion practices at federal agencies.

DHS has removed bans on conducting intelligence activities on people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. We all need to be aware of the loss of these protections and understand the implications for our family, friends, and our community. www.snopes.com/fact-check/d...

SAVEing millions from voting On July 11th, 2024, H.R.

Now is the time to speak up with your Representatives and tell them to vote NO on the SAVE Act. It would disenfranchise millions of voters including rural voters, people who can't take time off work to register, anyone without a passport/EDL... danismart.substack.com/p/saveing-mi...

Hi folks: Facebook appears to be taking down my posts. Please remember they are available for free here (no paywall), and can be received by email (also free-- just don't put in your credit card information). I guess if I'm being banned I'm doing something right?

SAVEing millions from voting On July 11th, 2024, H.R.

Please understand that if the SAVE Act is passed, it would potentially disenfranchise millions of voters. This is a "solution" in search of a problem as non-citizen voting is vanishingly rare. SAVEing millions from voting open.substack.com/pub/danismar...

Authentically US We come into the world with a brilliantly complex mixture of plans and instructions, written through our biology.

On this day (and every day) it's especially important to remember that everyone needs the support to be authentically who they are born to be. open.substack.com/pub/danismar...

Speech by Claude Malhuret, senator, to the French National Assembly Mr. President, Prime Minister, Ministers, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Colleagues, Europe is at a critical turning point in its history. The American shield is faltering, Ukraine r...

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Please call your representatives and tell them to vote NO on the SAVE Act. This legislation would impact *everyone's* ability to register to vote.

It’s not cute to accidentally cancel Ebola prevention — a virus with a 50% fatality rate.
 
It’s even less acceptable when it turns out you didn’t “restore” the prevention for Ebola like you claimed.

Whispers from our past: The history of vaccinations We have much to learn from the headstones that cluster around diseases of our past (and present). It's time to listen, remember, and learn from those stories, whispered into the wind.

We've fought deadly diseases in the past. Together we've managed to subdue many of the scourges that destroyed lives, families, and communities. This is the story of the O’Marra family who, in one week, watched 8 of their children suffocate and die. Lest we forget. open.substack.com/pub/danismar...

February 26, 2025 This morning, Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought and Office of Personnel Management acting director Charles Ezell sent a memo to the heads of departments and agencies.

"Make no mistake: This order transforms federal spending by taking it away from Congress, where the Constitution placed it, and moves it to the individual who sits atop the Department of Government Efficiency." @hcrichardson.bsky.social

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VA fires 1,400 more staffers in second round of workforce reductions About 2,500 VA workers have been forced out of their jobs in the last few weeks.

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I oppose Republican attempts to remove gender identity protections from the Iowa Civil Rights Act. They are fast-tracking this bill through the Legislature to limit public comments. If you are in Des Moines and would like to make your voice heard, there is a public hearing tomorrow 9:30 am Room 103

The organization RFK Jr formerly led is actively putting information out stating that the measles vaccine is to blame for this outbreak, not declining vaccination rates.

It’s a lie.

The measles vaccine is both incredibly effective and very safe.

His rhetoric is responsible for these realities.