Kathryn Drago

Medicaid enrollment in Alabama by Congressional District

🚨 w/today's news that Trump/MAGA/GOP have shut down Medicaid portals nationally, here's a breakout of total Medicaid & CHIP enrollment in every state by Congressional District.

Total enrollment data is as of Oct. 2024. ACA expansion data is as of June 2024.

#ALABAMA: 15% of the total population.

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With shocking secret footage, prison doc ‘The Alabama Solution' should outrage the nation Directors Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman sat down at our studio in Park City to discuss their remarkable investigative documentary.

Let's take a look at why the Alabama prison system has been ruled unconstitutional. Cruel and unusual punishment.

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Black Belt-Big Mule Coalition - Encyclopedia of Alabama The label Black Belt-Big Mule Coalition refers to a political coalition of businessmen and politicians who represented and promoted the interests of large‑scale agriculture and industry and dominated ...

Again, if you're new to #Alabama, you're going to hear about the "Big Mules" I decided to read up on them. (No, I did not get to the bottom of my email.)

"The coalition blocked major economic and social change by constraining labor movements and disenfranchising African Americans and poor whites."

Sewell calls on Air Force to reinstate Tuskegee Airmen video: ‘not DEI,’ but history U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell says removing the video is a "betrayal of our values as Americans" and wants the decision reversed.

Have you seen our other Representatives speak out for #Alabama? Thanks @repterrisewell.bsky.social

www.al.com/news/2025/01...

Mobile Medical Museum | museum | 1664 SpringHill Avenue, Mobile, AL, USA Documentary produced by the Mobile Medical Museum.

I am making a documentary about a Black physician who was denied hospital admitting privileges in the Jim Crow era, co-founded and led a Black hospital for decades, and was the first African American to run for public office in Alabama since Reconstruction. www.docgoodefilm.com

AL Rep. Marilyn Lands introduces bill aimed at tackling maternal, infant mortality rates House Bill 89, also known as the Alabama Maternal Healthcare Act, would extend presumptive Medicaid eligibility to pregnant women.

Alabama leads the nation—in the worst way—for maternal mortality. HB 89 changes that by ensuring immediate access to prenatal and postpartum care. We need solutions like this now. #MaternalHealth #ProgressiveSolutions
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People are seeking books to teach their kids about diversity & belonging. What I hear: They're looking for books from a plethora of perspectives! Here are a few books, you & your kids may already be reading them ☺️
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This is exactly how I feel. It's a moment to practice radical kindness.

Today and in the coming days, remember

Democrats should stop mocking Trump’s ground game and start learning from it Cable ads and bussed-in volunteers don’t cut it any more. If the party wants to win, it must engage voters in a collective push for change

Crucial piece by @astra.bsky.social on how MAGA deployed the tactics of basic community organizing to base build, which beats a lot of knocks on doors from strangers and endless texts... www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

Small groups of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world The most effective resistance to the Trump administration won’t be en masse, but underground—and it will start in small communities

Through my activism, I’ve realized it’s organizing, not public protesting, that forces lawmakers to act. So I’m not alarmed that people aren’t in the streets (yet). The most effective resistance isn’t en masse, but underground—and it starts in communities.

Column | The Harris campaign’s ground game was not the problem A recent assessment of the 2024 presidential contest suggested that Democrats needed to emulate right-wing outreach. But that’s different from turning out voters.

Democrats would probably benefit from long-term investment in community organizing. But that’s not “ground game” and it’s not something a campaign can do. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

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NEW VIDEO: For the first time, Alabama will have two Black members in the U.S. House at the same time. Representative-elect Shomari Figures joins @marcelias.bsky.social to discuss his district and how he plans to fight for his constituents in Congress.

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Trans Health Support By West Alabama Women's Center

A reminder that gender affirming healthcare is legal for anyone 19 or older in Alabama (yes, you are still considered a minor at 18), & that we don't just offer hormones but also wrap around care for trans patients w/insurance. (Often that's subsidizing counseling sessions) givebutter.com/WAWCtrans

You deserve senators that take their article two section two responsibility seriously

Join us in preserving history and accelerating economic opportunity in Gee’s Bend, Alabama by contributing to the restoration of an historic Roosevelt House. donorbox.org/the-roosevel...

Alabama Equality launches to champion LGBTQ+ Rights and fight discrimination Alabama Equality officially launched its mission to advance the rights, dignity, and safety of LGBTQ+ individuals across Alabama.

Exciting news for treating your LGBTQ neighbor as they'd like to be treated - the platinum rule - in Alabama.

www.alreporter.com/2024/12/04/a...

Central Alabama Pride hosts inclusive Thanksgiving for LGBTQ+ community Attendees can enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal served in an affirming and inclusive environment.

It’s such a privilege to serve as President of Central Alabama Pride! Bringing our community together for events like this is truly my favorite part of what we do. 🏳️‍🌈💜

Across the country, people are starting meal preparations and traveling to be with friends and family.

Tell us your favorite dish on the Thanksgiving table, and we’ll share our knowledge about the work behind the ingredients. #WeFeedYou

The Ultimate Directory of tools and applications for Bluesky A curated collection of all things relating to the Blue Sky social media platform.

I love that people think about @blueskydirectory.com when they want to find starter packs, but it's already so much more than that.

Excited to add even more to it:
blueskydirectory.com

If you have any suggestions, please let me know...

Alabama Medicaid cites inflation in seeking budget increase • Alabama Reflector Alabama Medicaid is requesting one of its largest recent budget increases due to rising health care costs, inflation and the end of pandemic-era funds.

Via @alander.bsky.social: While Alabama Medicaid plans to seek an increase in state aid, the federal government pays for about 73% of the program.

What in the #Blacksky is happening? Read up. And follow @michaelharriot.bsky.social.

How to Caramelize Onions Yes, there’s some technique involved. But we break it down into steps and arm you with a number of smart tips.

The capital T truth from Alton Brown. Also, peep the tip about sugar or baking soda.

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Earwitness Podcast — Justice For Toforest Johnson

Listen to this podcast to learn about the shocking miscarriage of justice.

#ToforestJohnson #Alabama

www.toforestjohnson.com/podcast

Earwitness Podcast — Justice For Toforest Johnson

Have you listened to this podcast? www.toforestjohnson.com/podcast

Did you all listen to the podcast Earwitness? It's a must listen about this case.

#CriminalJusticeReform #DeathPenalty #InnocenceProject #Alabama

You are not alone • Alabama Reflector You will see horrible things in the next several years. You will be encouraged to believe you are alone in objecting to them. You are not.

My column from Monday, which seems relevant as far too many people are adopting the Trump campaign’s framing of his win as an overwhelming victory. The votes he got in Alabama represent just 37% of the adult population here. You will be told you are alone in objecting to what’s coming. You are not.

Anti-LGBTQ group calls for removal of Prattville Pride from Christmas parade Clean Up Alabama is calling on the city to deny Prattville Pride the opportunity to participate.

In Alabama a group that lead the effort to ban books now wants people banned from the holiday parade. The Clean Up Alabama group demanded a LGBT pride group be banned claiming allowing gay people in the parade puts children at risk. They confuse gay people with Baptist youth pastors.