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Mid-Michigan Dad, Christian, and union educator. Running for Congress in my home district to lower costs for families and keep fighting billionaires like Betsy DeVos. ๐Ÿ‘‰ joshcowenmi.com

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04.08.2025 21:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Do you guys think Betsy DeVos ever worries about the cost of groceries?

04.08.2025 18:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A democracy that works for everyone is an economy that works for everyone.

And an economy that works for everyone is a democracy that works for everyone.

04.08.2025 16:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our campaign is funded by middle class familiesโ€”not billionaires like the Kochs.

Please chip in to send those Koch lobby bros packing ๐Ÿ‘‡
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04.08.2025 11:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A Koch group is spending millions to sell the Big Bull$hit Bill.

The same Koch group I fought on school vouchers across the country.

The same one our MAGA congressman partied withโ€”while ducking town halls.

Iโ€™m running for Congress to put middle class families first instead.

04.08.2025 11:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 242    ๐Ÿ” 61    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Firing the worker whose job it was to report other workersโ€™ job losses is just what youโ€™d expect from Trumpโ€™s billionaire-run government.

They donโ€™t have an economic plan except cutting jobs, cutting wages, and old-fashioned union-busting.

02.08.2025 14:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 263    ๐Ÿ” 81    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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Donald Trump is trying to rig the next election.

He told Republicans to redraw the political maps in Texas to give himself 5 more seats and protect his majority in Congress.

This is the rot at the core of our broken political system.

02.08.2025 18:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 898    ๐Ÿ” 323    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 29    ๐Ÿ“Œ 20

This is no time to go high. If GOP states redraw maps, then Democratic states should redraw maps.

Give the same energy. They will never play fair or by the rules. Ever.

02.08.2025 21:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14923    ๐Ÿ” 3735    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 703    ๐Ÿ“Œ 230
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Trump to blame for high cost of living, Americans say in new poll Six out of 10 Americans fault president for financial struggles and eight out of 10 worry about tariffsโ€™ impact

www.theguardian.com/business/202...

02.08.2025 17:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Firing the worker whose job it was to report other workersโ€™ job losses is just what youโ€™d expect from Trumpโ€™s billionaire-run government.

They donโ€™t have an economic plan except cutting jobs, cutting wages, and old-fashioned union-busting.

02.08.2025 14:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 263    ๐Ÿ” 81    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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WATCH: Trump's vouchers revive DeVos' rejected plans for Michigans schools Betsy DeVos couldnโ€™t get her school voucher scheme passed in Michiganโ€”but President Donald Trump just baked it into federal law.

My years-long fight against Betsy DeVos is featured in this Gander video warning about the latest scheme to force school vouchers into Michigan.
gandernewsroom.com/2025/07/28/t...

31.07.2025 14:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Trump thinks youโ€™re stupid.

02.08.2025 11:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Why the relentless attacks on public schools and teachers? That question is what motivated me to write a book, WHY FASCISTS FEAR TEACHERS: Public Education and the Future of Democracy.

26.07.2025 15:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 162    ๐Ÿ” 50    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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Hiding the numbers from families isnโ€™t going to bring back jobs or lower the cost of groceries.

01.08.2025 22:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Today is the final day of work for many dedicated, talented employees at the Institute of Education Sciences. I am thankful for their service, and I hope that they find new roles that continue their mission of supporting education research that serves as a public good.

01.08.2025 16:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 289    ๐Ÿ” 54    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Michigan is facing a $1.1 billion shortfall due to the Big BS Billโ€”this upcoming year alone.

This is the same playbook Iโ€™ve fought on DeVos school voucher schemes:

A big wealthy handout paid for by raiding funds meant for working families.

31.07.2025 21:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 34    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Michigan is facing a $1.1 billion shortfall due to the Big BS Billโ€”this upcoming year alone.

This is the same playbook Iโ€™ve fought on DeVos school voucher schemes:

A big wealthy handout paid for by raiding funds meant for working families.

31.07.2025 21:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 34    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WATCH: Trump's vouchers revive DeVos' rejected plans for Michigans schools Betsy DeVos couldnโ€™t get her school voucher scheme passed in Michiganโ€”but President Donald Trump just baked it into federal law.

My years-long fight against Betsy DeVos is featured in this Gander video warning about the latest scheme to force school vouchers into Michigan.
gandernewsroom.com/2025/07/28/t...

31.07.2025 14:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Private Equity Finds Opportunity in Americaโ€™s Child Care Crisis Parents in the US pay an average of $11,582 per year for child care for children under the age of 15. And private equity sees an opportunity, by racing to consolidate independent daycares. Easy access...

Private equity is asset-stripping another essential serviceโ€”childcareโ€”prioritizing profits over kids' well-being. It's time for the federal government to make childcare universally accessible and keep financial predators out. www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...

30.07.2025 23:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 75    ๐Ÿ” 32    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Donate to Josh Cowen Show your support with a contribution.

Please chip in today to help us finish July strong and fight back against those billionaires like Betsy DeVos!
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31.07.2025 11:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Three weeks ago we launched our campaign for Congress in one of the most competitive districts in the country.

And weโ€™ve been building ever since.

31.07.2025 11:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Do you guys think billionaires like Betsy DeVos ever worry about the cost of school supplies? โœ‚๏ธโœ๏ธ๐Ÿ““๐Ÿซค

29.07.2025 21:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Do you guys think billionaires like Betsy DeVos ever worry about the cost of school supplies? โœ‚๏ธโœ๏ธ๐Ÿ““๐Ÿซค

29.07.2025 21:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œJosh Cowen is running to champion public schools, affordable healthcare, good jobs, and a cost of living that works for all familiesโ€”not for billionaires like Betsy DeVos.โ€

Honored to be endorsed by @npeaction.bsky.social founded by @dianeravitch.bsky.social โ€”fighters for public school families.

28.07.2025 18:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 40    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NPE Action endorses Josh Cowen for Michiganโ€™s 7th Congressional District npeaction.org/npe-ac...

28.07.2025 20:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NPE Action endorses Josh Cowen for Michigan's 7th Congressional District NPE Action is proud to endorse Jessica Anderson for Virginia House of Delegates, 71st District

Read the full endorsement here๐Ÿ‘‡
npeaction.org/npe-action-e...

28.07.2025 18:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œJosh Cowen is running to champion public schools, affordable healthcare, good jobs, and a cost of living that works for all familiesโ€”not for billionaires like Betsy DeVos.โ€

Honored to be endorsed by @npeaction.bsky.social founded by @dianeravitch.bsky.social โ€”fighters for public school families.

28.07.2025 18:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 40    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In March, I stood my ground in the Texas legislature to fight Betsy DeVosโ€™s school voucher schemes.

Now running for Congress at home in Michigan, I stand with @betoorourke.bsky.social @jamestalarico.bsky.social @ginaforaustin.bsky.social as they fight that legislatureโ€™s redistricting power grab.

27.07.2025 15:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 147    ๐Ÿ” 60    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trump and his water boys want Texas congressional redistricting because in swing districts like ours in MI, GOP candidates are going to face plant next November.

Chip in today to help us keep up that pressure!
secure.actblue.com/donate/cowen...

27.07.2025 15:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Donate to Josh Cowen Show your support with a contribution.

Trump and his water boys want Texas congressional redistricting because in swing districts like ours in MI, GOP candidates are going to face plant next November.

Chip in today to help us keep up that pressure!
secure.actblue.com/donate/cowen...

27.07.2025 15:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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