WWJD about SNAP

John 6:10-12
Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish.
When they had all had enough to eat, He said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.”

So far, Senate Democrats have remained strong and (nearly) unified in opposition to the GOP’s healthcare-crushing budget deal. We must keep reminding Dems we’re behind them as they fight for affordable care. Urge your Democratic senators to continue standing strong in the Trump Shutdown showdown. 👇

Over the next few weeks, millions of Americans are going to receive notices that their healthcare costs are set to explode in 2026. Many more will log onto online insurance marketplaces only to find that they’ve been priced out of the coverage they rely on.

Mic Drop 🔥 🎤

It’s been 28 days of this Republican shutdown. Enough is enough. Get back to work and reopen the government.

It has been 39 days since House Republicans have shown up for work.

The hush money payoff to Stormy Daniels cost more than house Leticia James bought for her grand niece.

The Office of Management and Budget sent a notification to Congress about their intent to use research and development funds to pay members of the military, two sources with direct knowledge tell NBC News. A spokesperson for the OMB confirmed to NBC News that it plans to use the research and development funds and that there are two years' worth of funds available within the Department of Defense.

Dems floated a narrow bill to fund the military, which can’t move because the House isn’t in session. Meanwhile, DoD is now going to spend funds not appropriated by Congress to ensure military paychecks continue.

POTUS now both commands and provisions the military. Unconstitutional and SO dangerous

Tweet from Fred Wellman: “Weird. I was told it’s a war zone.” Below is a Time Out Chicago post showing a scenic city skyline at sunset with the text: “Chicago has been voted the Best Big City in the U.S. for the ninth consecutive year.”

Stay strong, stay beautiful, Chicago. c

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of growing wildfire threat, flood risk in Texas With expected growing wildfire danger across Texas and the potential for a flood risk this weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott is activating more state emergency response resources Friday.

Texas is preparing emergency resources for wildfires and floods. The Texas National Guard should be THERE — not in Illinois.

We stand ready to support their return home so they are best positioned for helping Texans respond to any natural disasters.

The mainstream media loves making it seam like dysfunction in Washington is coming from both parties.

Hello?

Much of the GOP no longer accepts the rule of law, or the norms of democracy, or the legitimacy of the opposing party.

Enough of the false equivalence.

Nice recap

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

I went ahead and did the starting work for someone who wants to chase this angle. Most right-wing influencers who participated in the "Antifa" roundtable at the White House yesterday have easily provable ties to TPUSA (8 of 12). The other four need a closer look I don't have time for right now.

October 8, 2025 Yesterday, journalists observed members of the Texas National Guard at a U.S.

October 8, 2025

I Refuse to Stay Silent. Will You? Read more here.

I refuse to let hopelessness prevail. This may just be one essay, by a lawyer few have heard of, in a newsletter read by a fraction of the public. But I will not stay silent.

Will you?
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/i-re...

October 6, 2025 If White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller is at the head of the administration’s deployment of federal agents against undocumented immigrants, it appears that Office of Management and Budget...

October 5, 2025

Roy Cooper raises $14.5 million last quarter, shattering records The former North Carolina governor brought in more than double what his likely GOP opponent raised.

North Carolina governor Roy Cooper (D) has raised a record $14 million for his Senate campaign.

The North Carolina Senate race is ranked toss-up by @cookpolitical.com

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

September 29, 2025 Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) left a meeting with President Donald J.

September 29, 2025

Pritzker: "In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists & protesters when unprovoked what would we call it? If officials marched down streets harassing civilians & demanding their papers, what would we say? I don't think we'd have trouble calling it what it is: authoritarianism"

People of Illinois, we need your help.

Get your cell phones out – record what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors.

We need to let the world know this is happening – and that we won’t stand for it.

This needs to become a huge story

Republicans would rather shut down the government than help millions of Americans afford health care. This article tells some of their stories, and is a good reminder of what’s at stake.

In North Carolina, a gunman opened fire at a waterfront restaurant, killing three people. In Texas, a shooting at a casino killed 2 people. In Michigan, at least one worshiper died after a shooting at a Mormon church.

All in the last 24 hours.

🚨Fed PSA🚨

Print off employee docs before the shut down.

CDC’s union (AFGE2883) has put together a RIF guide detailing what docs may be needed if firings occur: www.afge2883ga.org/_files/ugd/9...

More info on joining AFGE👉https://afge2883ga.org

Check furlough status👉 wcps.cdc.gov (intranet only)

(next to a map of the nearly 2,000 events planned for October 18) NO THRONES. NO CROWNS. NO KINGS. SATURDAY, OCT. 18

The threats from this weak and unhinged regime are growing.

But We the People are meeting the challenge — undaunted, unafraid, unwilling to be silenced by this petty, pathetic, wannabe-king.

Let’s make 10/18 the largest day of peaceful protest in American history: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders Republicans: Stop Using the Word “Freedom”

Freedom is not about saying nice things or agreeing with those in power.

It is not flattering the President of the United States.

It is the right to express your point of view without government interference.

We must not allow anybody to take that freedom away.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYTY...

Screenshot of headline from Astronomy magazine. Article is linked below.

“Most people would experience the least circadian burden under permanent Standard Time, which prioritizes morning light.” #DitchDST #SaveStandardTime