Nearly 55,000 West Virginians are set to lose Medicaid. Here’s what to expect, and when. About 55,000 people in West Virginia are expected to lose Medicaid. The biggest drop starts in 2027.

Nearly 55,000 West Virginians are expected to lose health care due to Medicaid cuts. If you’re one of them, you aren’t likely to lose your treatment and services immediately.
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Illinois ranks among safest states for LGBTQ+ community, new report finds. Here's why Illinois ranked among the safest states for LGBTQ+ people in a newly released list. Find out why states like Arkansas and Louisiana were ranked last.

While some states are taking away the rights of our LGBTQ+ community, we're protecting them here in our state.

Illinois will always be a beacon of equality and hope for all. There's still work to do, but we have your back.

One of my favorite Chicago traditions.

And one that wouldn’t be possible without Plumbers Local 130 as we dye the Chicago River green. Sláinte!

Be kind to a someone today. Everyone is walking around scared. Some are right on the edge and others push it to their unconscious but no one is immune. This plane has all the makings of hell but it can be the opposite when we connect with each other

Judge tosses West Virginia foster care reform case Foster kids have been suing since 2019 to fix West Virginia’s troubled child welfare system. The case has been thrown out for a second time.

Foster kids suing to reform West Virginia’s troubled child welfare system won’t get their day in court after all.

Freddie Mercury didn't go into the studio and nail the vocals for "The Show Must Go On" in one take while dying of AIDS for you to despair and give up now. Take the time you need, but then get up and get back out there.

The show must go on.

It took me watching 2 more episodes to figure out Mason is the one obsessed with Her. Ben is the one that doesn’t pay attention to politics because then it won’t affect him - and has no problem with “those people” when asked about LGBTQ+ community.

Agreed - but also Ben.

It’s a lazy day here for Ziggy Stardust and Freddie Purrcury

Seems like an appropriate time to rewatch Battlestar Galactica

We were talking about bands I loved and my husband said “sounds like it’s time for a deep dive into the music videos of Matchbox 20”. #ultimateswoon

As an Illinois native living in West Virginia, I deem this is the greatest idea ever.

It’s phenomenal and based on the true story of female journalists suing Newsweek for not letting woman be writers & have by-lines.

I feel this in my bones. Maybe we can work on it together. 🫶

Seems like he had it coming

Amazon cancelling Good Girls Revolt the second after Trump was elected in 2016 also deserves smite.

Miss Ziggy Stardust watching the birds go by

A Trump executive order restricting gender affirming care violates the #NASW Code of Ethics. Read this message from the #NASW National Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer+ Issues to learn more and how we are resisting.
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Since Donald J. Trump won the general election...many Americans have experienced a range of negative emotions, and social workers are no exception. These feelings include anxiety, depression, fear, helplessness and hopelessness. Here’s what you should know from #NASW
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Congrats! I’m still waiting on mine. 🤞

🎉💛🖤💛🖤🎉

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Apropos of nothing, today we're also reminding folks that we have a fundraising page for the Kaleidoscope Youth Center's general fund. Smash that donate button. kyc.app.neoncrm.com/forms/nordec...

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So excited - although I CANNOT WAIT for Columbus!

I can’t wait!

All the way up!

It’s so tough for me because I absolutely don’t want to give the Haslams my money, but I still love the team.

#NASW supports Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride of Delaware, the first openly transgender woman elected to Congress. Read our statement: https://buff.ly/3OmkBNM