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Helen Halpin

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Emerita Professor of Health Policy and Politics, UC Berkeley. Created The Public Option for the ACA. Mother of 4. I will fight Trump and his racist, greedy ideas until my last breath. #FBR #resistance #BlueCrew

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I was in France last week. I didn’t feel “disliked.” People were curious about my views, but when they learned I hadn’t voted for/don’t support TFG, they were relieved. I had many good conversations.

I lived in France for 10 years and worked at the Sorbonne for 3. It’s our government they dislike.

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Powerful

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The same thing happened in 1987

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FARMWORKERS ARE ORGANIZING.
NO LABOR. NO HARVEST. NO SILENCE.
THEY'RE DEMANDING DIGNITY & CITIZENSHIP.
STAND READY.
THE PEOPLE WHO FEED YOU ARE RISING.
A FARMWORKER
LABOR STRIKE IS COMING
#HUELGAPARALADIGNIDAD

FARMWORKERS ARE ORGANIZING. NO LABOR. NO HARVEST. NO SILENCE. THEY'RE DEMANDING DIGNITY & CITIZENSHIP. STAND READY. THE PEOPLE WHO FEED YOU ARE RISING. A FARMWORKER LABOR STRIKE IS COMING #HUELGAPARALADIGNIDAD

Call to action: farm workers and labourers across the US are planning a nationwide strike the #HUELGAPARALADIGNIDA translation #StrikeForDignity. They’ll announce it 3 days prior.

If you work in other industries or are in a union organize to join the strike when it happens. #3E #NationalStrike

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Every blue state should do this.

TAX THE MILLIONAIRES!

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And when they do, it will be like Kent State and all hell will break loose.,

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The American Academy of Pediatrics has sued HHS Secy Kennedy for dismantling what they call a long-established vaccine infrastructure. Claims are brought under the Administrative Procedure Act, which means that despite SCOTUS's decision in Cava, there could still be a nationwide injunction here.

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MAYOR BASS: “They need to leave right now. This is UNACCEPTABLE.”

The mayor showed up as Trump’s Gestapo/ICE marched through MacArthur Park like an invading army. Ridiculous.

They left. (h/t FOX LA)

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If the name fits…

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Good people

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Mexico sent more than thoughts and prayers.

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Listen to this guy. This would change how people vote forever!

06.07.2025 13:52 — 👍 146    🔁 69    💬 10    📌 8

Americans have been duped.

Every other advanced country has universal healthcare, universal education, paid family leave, paid maternity leave, at least 6 weeks paid vacation, living wages, and a commitment to green energy.

That’s how you make America great.

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Oh… this disconnect isn’t scary at all…😳😳😳

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This needs to be stated over and over and over and over and over and over again UNTIL the midterms.

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How embarrassing is this for us Oklahomans?

Look at the rankings! No wonder every county in this state voted for the Orange Idiot!

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Courageous young women should be celebrated for their heroism.

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A New Mexico state district court judge ordered the removal of Couy Griffin, an Otero County Commissioner, from office and permanently prohibited him from holding or seeking local or federal office because he participated in the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

THIS IS HUGE!

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I’m sorry, but those programs are MEDICAID, not Medicare.

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The coyote is MAGA.

The deer is a Democrat.

Stand your ground. Don’t let them intimidate you.

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No FAFO comment from me. I’m glad some folks admit voting for Trump was a mistake, but if that doesn’t come with “I should’ve voted for Kamala Harris,” it’s not complete.

We don’t need more non-voters. You have to choose a side or you’re complicit in the outcome.

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Yes, there were failures that cost many lives.

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Preview
Updates from Texas officials on deadly floods | full video YouTube video by CBS News

Kerr County officials are giving another update on the central Texas flash floods that have killed at least 79 people.
youtube.com/live/h6IUjt-...

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Brandi Addison at the Austin American-Statesman has compiled a list of resources for all of us who are looking to help those impacted by the flooding. The article is paywalled, so I'm listing it all here.

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I know but you were taking about a national park. It read like you were asking why anyone would want to visit the Grand Canyon!?

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I’m interested in buying one but they are so expensive.

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