Patricia

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I am a registered nurse, civil engineer technologist and a resister of fascism. We need to live in a world free of hate, violence, bigotry and misogyny.

"Marshall, a Republican seeking re-election this fall, filed lawsuits against more than 700 patients with outstanding bills ... Marshall's lawyers garnished patients’ paychecks and bank accounts. They routinely charged patients an 18% annual interest rate."

Roger Marshall Sued 700 Patients for Debts; 81 Were Arrested. Now He’s a Senator. (Gift Article)

Patients sued by Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas were routinely charged 18 percent interest, The Times found. Some had bank accounts garnished.

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I used to be a Social Security trustee. How can we fix Social Security without cutting benefits or raising the retirement age? Scrap the cap. This is a plan that even some Republicans are starting to get on board with. Let me explain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfZuB7XSFys

How the Super Rich Are Killing Social Security | Robert Reich

Social Security taxes are rigged for the rich — and the program is in danger because of it.A CEO earning $20M/yr pays So

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When we say dems have the same pimps as the republicans this is what we mean, and that’s why we do not have nice things. Our government works for the 1%, not the working class. Our fight is between we the people from both parties against the 1% elites.

Brandon Friedman@brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 3d ago

Schumer's daughter works for OpenAI. Gillibrand's son founded a new crypto exchange backed by billionaires. In case you were wondering why things are the way they are.

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Politico: OpenAI hires Senator Chuck Schumer's daughter to work for the artificial intelligence corporation.
6 Sep 26

While Trump is bringing attention to New Mexico, this is a good time to remind people that Trump's DOJ is blocking officials in New Mexico from investigating Jeffrey Epstein crimes at his Zorro ranch in NM. The Epstein cover up by Trump is right in front of us! www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...

State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe

The state of New Mexico sued the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday, saying the federal government blocked the state's ability to investigate the sex crimes of...

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This is rich. To avoid getting caught defying a court order by moving ahead with portal development, DoJ argued the rule was “voluntary.” In its bid to SCOTUS, DoJ says “the rule is not optional and must start without further delay.”

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Josh Gerstein@joshgerstein.bsky.social · 3d ago

JUST IN: Trump admin makes 3rd bid at #SCOTUS to revive mail-in ballot plan for looming midterms. This appeal targets the preliminary injunction Judge Indira Talwani (Obama/MA) issued Friday. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/28...

VOTE and vote BLUE! 🌊They are coming for SOCIAL SECURITY, plan a very significant cut in benefits to seniors, and not good changes for everyone else. This could leave many seniors homeless and it will hurt the economy. #discover #vote www.alternet.org/social-secur...

Retirement on the ballot: The Social Security verdict voters can't ignore

As the 2032 funding deadline inches closer, the politicians elected this November will officially decide the fate of your monthly check.

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BREAKING: Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton was attacked by an armed individual who lunged at her during a campaign event at the Canfield Fair near Youngstown. 1/

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