"Social Security...isn't simply a math problem to solve. It's part of the fabric of American life, relied upon today and counted on tomorrow by Americans across income levels, party affiliations, and generations." - Rebecca Vallas, National Academy of Social Insurance
Annu Subramanian
@annu61.bsky.social
Annu Subramanian is a writer of conscience, a human-rights supporter, an educator, editor, and an avid reader. Proceeds from her books benefit victims of domestic abuse and human trafficking. Novels: ANOTHER HEAVEN; WAITING FOR THE PERFECT DAWN
"Using a stump speech about 'winners and whiners,' Ramaswamy exhorted the audience to choose winning over grievance. Alas, the audience, which did not see itself as a collection of whiners, whined." lnk.thebulwark.com/458JWTC
Call your Senators and let them know to BLOCK BLANCHE. He's coming for your reproductive rights.
@katiephang.bsky.social lays out how nominee for AG Todd Blanche is saying the quiet part out loud: The Trump admin will use every lever they can to restrict abortion, in every state. Call your Senators and tell them to vote NO on Blanche. 📞 888-380-2711 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vXNF98NXAjg
Elon Musk, the wealthiest man alive, pays the same amount of taxes into Social Security as someone who makes $184,000 a year. Americans across party lines and pretty much all walks of life think that doesn't make a lot of sense. @sanders.senate.gov
The Survivors’ Truth Commission meets today, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m. MDT to present its interim report and walk through its mission investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch. nmpoliticalreport.com/2026/08/04/e...
Epstein Truth Commission to present interim report Wednesday - New Mexico Political Report
By Kevin Hendricks The Survivors’ Truth Commission — formally the House Special Investigatory Committee — meets Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m. in State Capitol Room 307 to present an interim report and ...
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Ken Paxton failed to disclose he secretly purchased real estate worth millions of dollars in Hawaii, Florida, and Utah. Experts say this is a direct violation of Texas state ethics rules.
Talarico: I've passed 60 bipartisan bills through the Texas legislature. We're told that it's a choice between people who fight and people who get things done. I think the people of Texas deserve a senator who can do both — and I've shown in the statehouse that I can do both.
“Do you think it’s fair your office is still getting paid while Kentuckians go without representation?” This is the right Q from @cheering4change. Not only is it unfair, if he’s dead or incapacitated it should be a crime. (Fraud, racketeering, etc) #MissingMitchMcconnell
NEWS: Former Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) has endorsed Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) for re-election Flake: “I’m still a conservative Republican. But character matters. And I want someone in that seat who takes the institution seriously and will protect the institution.”
Q: You’ve been Republicans for most of your voting lives. Who’s voting for James Talarico? Republican moms: *all raise their hands* “I like him. I want a middle school teacher who’s like, hey, this is broken. Somebody needs to fix it. Why not me?”
Human Trafficking is a global epidemic, and I spent three years researching the intersection of trafficking and terrorism... NEVER STOP FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE. @annu61.bsky.social Another Heaven: A Novel www.amazon.com/dp/193407487...
One thing I’ve learned: when power goes silent, it’s usually because someone doesn’t want you to see what’s actually happening.
Less than 100 days before the midterms, the GOP’s entire strategy boils down to: ⚠️ Make it harder for Democrats to vote ⚠️ Falsely claim fraud to subvert election results These tactics are being challenged in court. But the fight is far from over, Marc Elias writes. https://demdock.com/4pKBKSR
I've done a lot of interviews, but Hannah, 11, was hard to keep up with!
Phang: "Judge Sullivan has ordered Todd Blanche to appear with specific unredacted Epstein files, emails, and documents no later than 3 p.m. EST on Thursday, July 30th. But most importantly, Blanche must come and show his work..."
When women lead the way! What a supreme way to be the voice for immigrants and women. This is how empowered women empower women... @annu61.bsky.social post courtesy: @soulseeds
The point is - 'You still have a CHANCE to VOTE' because that chance to vote may be taken away if there is no blue wave in November 2026... @annu61.bsky.social post: @votetrueblue
Preview: Melat Kiros beams aboard this Saturday on @meidastouch.com
NEW: Republicans are using New Jersey's non-citizen voter registration errors to fuel their voter suppression rhetoric. What they're not saying: Texas admitted to the same clerical error months ago. Marc Elias explains why neither case is proof of the election conspiracy the GOP is selling👇
New Jersey Did Not Commit Voter Fraud
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NEW AD: Ken Paxton is dodging questions about owning 15 homes on a government salary. He’s dodging questions about his alleged voter fraud. Texans deserve to know: What is he hiding?
Q: Are you ready to face Mr. Talarico in a debate, sir? Ken Paxton: *runs away*