For many contractors, losing ACA subsidies means losing health care
The GOP's unprecedented premium hikes put chronically ill workersβespecially freelancersβin peril.
ACA marketplace subsidies, which allowed millions of people to afford private health insurance, are set to expire by the end of this year.
For contractors and freelancers in particular, the expiration of these enhanced subsidies could decide whether or not they can afford health insurance.
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WOW! AN HONOR! β GCN
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva says she was pepper-sprayed during ICE raid
The Arizona Democrat said she was seeking information from federal agents at the raid in Tucson.
Rep. Adelita Grijalva says she was pepper-sprayed during ICE raid
The Arizona Democrat said she was seeking information from federal agents at the raid in Tucson.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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Adelita Grijalva Says She Was Pepper Sprayed By ICE
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) said she was pepper-sprayed by ICE agents after confronting them at a restaurant as the agents were "taking people without due process."
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Sarah holds up a biology is bigger than binaries shirt, which has those words in bold white text on a black t shirt with a white lily, honeybee, and clownfish
Tomorrow IRL markets in Philly start, which means a bunch of squid facts shop items will sell out!
We have a few Biology is Bigger than Binaries shirts (designed by @franzanth.bsky.social) left. They're comfy & colors printed great!
Once they're gone that's it.
Get 'em now:
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Today #RFKjr is walking back life saving vaccines. We used to understand what that meant. My article, below. π§ͺποΈ
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This is why the hepatitis vax is recommended for babies
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Does it hurt to get shot with a gun? The HHS has issued new guidance that it actually hurts more not getting shot with a gun. Health watchdogs warn that promoting getting shot with a gun will make more people get hurt from bullets, though the actual science is disputed by some researchers
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Admiral Alvin Holsey Retires Friday After Clash With Hegseth Over Venezuela Strikes
Admiral Alvin Holsey retires December 12, 2025 after one year leading SOUTHCOM. Breaking news on tensions with Hegseth over Caribbean strikes.
Reports now said that Kegbreath told Admiral Holsey that the military will follow all order & not to question any of them. Holsey stated the strikes are illegal & Kegbreath said do it or step down & retired. Holsey step down & retired.
allaboutlawyer.com/admiral-alvi...
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And don't get pardoned!
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Admiral Holsey expressed his concern for civilian casualties. Sec. Hegseth pushed back and reminded the admiral of his sworn duty. Admiral Holsey informed Hegseth that he had no intention of carrying out an illegal order after forty years of service in the Navy. #military
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Democracy is a group project & a lot of you motherfuckers let everybody else do the work & then complain about the fucking grade.
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The Roberts court just helped Trump rig the midterms
The Supreme Court reinstated the Trump-inspired congressional map in Texas.
The Supreme Court has reinstated the Trump-inspired gerrymandered congressional map in Texas after it was blocked by a lower court, with the Roberts court once again putting its thumb on the scale to weaken protections for minority voters and entrench GOP political power.
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Oy.
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Excellent use of infographic
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Mostly they're trying to boost their full-time businesses, which tends to be either in development or connected to it. But they get into BIG fights over state symbols. The fight over the state pie (pecan vs Key lime) nearly turned into a pie fight.
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Florida only has a part-time legislature. The limited time they have ought to be focused on issues facing citizens. It rarely is with a GOP (super?) majority.
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Advocates from across Florida filled the Capitol today for the Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting. Over 300 people showed up to oppose the mid-cycle redrawing of state district maps. Despite the turnout, the committee did not allow for any public comment.
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Whereβs the CBS News town hall focused on the Democrats assassinated in Minnesota?
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a sign that says what is even happening in front of a dumpster
ALT: a sign that says what is even happening in front of a dumpster
Whoo Boy! Day 1 of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting is over. Here are some summary thoughts.
TL;DR: RKFJβs ACIP members are completely unqualified for the job but are now (ironically) calling themselves "CDC experts". They are not. Do not trust ACIP recommendations.
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Martin Shkreli - Wikipedia
So, before I mute the horrid person... Is Olivia Nuzzi to journalism that Martin Shkreli is to health care? The embodiment of ethical violations and sins of capitalism? Link b cause it has been a minute: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_...
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Can we get term limits (Senators, Congress, Supreme Court)? That might help keep more rights.
04.12.2025 22:34 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
βThe departure of an authoritarian leader does not always lead to democracy but there tends to be a chaotic period where rights can be regained and new power built.β
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Hegseth must resign.
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Oh.
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