Jim Rutledge

@jimrutledge.bsky.social

Blue dot in a purple state, married, girl dad and sick of the direction the country is heading.

Make no mistake: Donald Trump's latest act of cruelty will cost lives. On a monthly average, 1,200 LGBTQ+ youth in crisis reach out for help — and now this specialized lifeline ends in just 30 days. To them I say, we will find a way to support you.

Trump administration removing 988 hotline service tailored to LGBTQ+ youth in July

The 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will stop providing tailored support options to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults on July 17.

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60% of American households can’t afford a minimal quality of life. Meanwhile, the 19 richest households saw their wealth increase by $1 trillion in 2024 — the biggest one-year increase ever. Our problem isn't a lack of resources. Our problem is ever-expanding inequality.

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For the past few weeks I spend every other night reading Harry Potter to my youngest while she takes a bath. I pause reading only to sip my beer or cocktail-it’s peaceful. I don’t remember that in parenting books 😂 but it calms her before bedtime. #parenting #anxiety