The Thirteenth Amendment literally prohibits involuntary servitude. What is being forced to carry the state's interest to term if not involuntary servitude?
Federal judge says constitutional right to abortion may still exist, despite Dobbs https://politi.co/40wQRCA via
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is planning to recommend an estimated $160 million in the coming fiscal year budget to feed every Michigan school child breakfast and lunch,
For those raising their eyebrows at my including Manchin: Yeah, I know. If you can't bring yourself to donate to him (or fear he's gonna flip GOP), skip him.
"Dems have zero chance in X state!" That's why you have the option to pick & choose which candidates to support!
For those raising their eyebrows at my including Manchin: Yeah, I know. If you can't bring yourself to donate to him (or fear he's gonna flip GOP), skip him.
"Dems have zero chance in X state!" That's why you have the option to pick & choose which candidates to support!
📣 What's that? You want to help Democrats keep control of the U.S. Senate in 2024 *already*? 🔵
My #SenateBlueIn24 page is already up & running! Donate to Dems running in up to 9 at-risk seats *and* up to 10 GOP-held seats at once!
--MOST STATES: http://HC.gov has announced an #UnwindingSEP for those who lose Medicaid/CHIP coverage starting April 1st. While all who lose coverage are eligible for a 60-day SEP anyway, this would extend that time window dramatically.
#GetCovered#xp
--ALL STATES: If you have a Qualifying Life Experience (QLE), you may be eligible for a 60-day Special Enrollment Period (SEP).
This includes:
--Losing current coverage
--Getting married/divorced
--Giving birth/adopting
--Turning 26
--Moving
...among other things
#GetCovered#xp
--ALL STATES: Alaska Natives & members of Native American tribes can enroll year-round
--ALL STATES: Those eligible for Medicaid/CHIP can enroll year-round
--SOME STATES: Uninsured residents can utilize Easy Enrollment programs via a state tax form checkbox
#GetCovered#xp
--NEARLY ALL STATES: If your income is less than 150% FPL, you can still enroll year-round!
--The income threshold for year-round enrollment ranges from 175 - 300% FPL in CT, DC, MA, MN, NJ, NM, NY, VT & WA (see link for details)
#GetCovered#xp
This is a real problem. $9,450 is still a hell of a lot better than no cap at all, but it’s still crazy high for those w/chronic medical expenses who hit the cap every year.
When the ACA first capped out-of-pocket costs in 2014, the limit was $6,350 for one person.
Next year, it will be $9,450, amounting to an increase of nearly 49% in ten years. https://healthinsurance.org/glossary/out-of-pocket-maximum/…
As announced last week, Twitter will eliminate free access to its APIs this Thu (Feb 9). This thread collates alternative sources of social/digital media data + tools for collecting them.
Now through April: We're focusing on electing a progressive justice to the Wisconsin Supreme Court! Find easy ways to help flip the court to protect the integrity of future elections and access to safe, legal abortion services:
The #1 concern for Michiganders is costs. Our plan will put thousands back in people’s pockets!
✔️ Repeal the Retirement Tax
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NEW: Neo-Nazi Brandon Russell — the founder of Atomwaffen — was just re-arrested for allegedly plotting an attack on the Maryland power grid with a woman he met while recently incarcerated. Their plan was to attack five substations with gunfire.
AMC Theatres Unveils Movie Ticket Prices Based on Seat Locations https://hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/amc-theatres-movie-ticket-prices-based-on-seat-locations-1235318716/…
📣 What's that? You want to help Democrats win back the U.S. House in 2024 *already*? 🔵
My #HouseBlueIn24 page is already up & running w/every district rated as competitive by
STREAMING LIVE: @AustinDavisPA and @PennieOfficial Executive Director Zachary Sherman discuss a tax season program for connecting uninsured Pennsylvanians with #healthcare coverage. Stream LIVE at 11:00 AM on PCN Select: https://pcntv.com/membership-signup/…
How long before MAGA starts whining about this?
"First they insisted we use pronouns! Then they removed "the" from in front of "Ukraine!" Now they demand we spell it "Turkiye!" WHEN DOES IT STOP, WOKE MOB??
This means unless there's a district w/only one Dem candidate (or a presumptive nominee), I don't even know who to raise $ money for...& VA's filing deadline isn't until April. Furthermore, VA law doesn't allow incumbents to accept donations during the legislative session anyway.
This means unless there's a district w/only one Dem candidate (or a presumptive nominee), I don't even know who to raise $ money for...& VA's filing deadline isn't until April. Furthermore, VA law doesn't allow incumbents to accept donations during the legislative session anyway.
📣 THREAD: For those wondering why I launched my #HouseBlueIn24 fundraising page already when Virginia is holding their state legislative election *this* year:
Unlike the U.S. House, ActBlue doesn't have "eventual nominee" funds for state races. 1/
Here we go: I’ve spent the last (very painful) few months reporting my sexual assault to MSU. The university insists its making progress. But is it?
I hope you will read my story to understand just how far MSU has left to go if they truly “stand with survivors.”
State News culture editor Miranda Dunlap reported her sexual assault to MSU. That decision has led to a long, painful process punctuated by institutional missteps, insensitivity and hypocrisy.
https://statenews.com/article/2023/02/being-sexually-assaulted-was-awful-reporting-to-msu-might-have-made-it-worse…
Interestingly, by contrast, of the 3,700 accounts *I* was following as of Musk's takeover, only 1.9% no longer exist, but 6.2% have created Mastodon accounts.
about to shut down, this is the last time I'll update this analysis: Out of 50,000 accounts which were following me the day Musk took over Twitter, 5.7% no longer exist. Another 3.2% have created Mastodon accounts.
“Everyone in the U.S. regardless of their citizenship status or their insurance status is able to get a free vaccine as long as this federal stockpile lasts,” KFF VP