Children worry their families can't afford food after Trump's SNAP cuts: In Delaware, an 11-year-old wondered why her family could no longer afford Cinnamon Toast Crunch. In New Jersey, four siblings wanted their mother to buy groceries — but she had to tell them she couldn't.

‘Mom, are we OK?’ Children worry their families can’t afford food after Trump’s SNAP cuts

The Trump administration’s “big, beautiful bill” slashed spending on food stamps. Now, more than 1 million fewer children receive benefits.

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Today is my birthday and my wish is for people to donate their time or money to a wonderful woman and candidate for the TN state house. My friend @lauraandreson4tn.bsky.social (also a fellow Leo) is running for office to make healthcare affordable and fully fund our public schools.

Dr. Laura Andreson for TN63

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COMMENTARY: Life support. A recent report found a dozen rural Tennessee hospitals are at immediate risk for closure, while another 19 are ‘at risk.’ From editorial cartoonist John Cole.

Had a great time canvassing for @lauraandreson4tn.bsky.social tonight with wonderful volunteers! Talked to lots of folks in Williamson county who are ready for change!

Under 15 years of Republican rule, #Tennessee has dropped to dead last for maternal mortality rates in the US. Maternal healthcare deserts are a big reason why. @lauraandreson4tn.bsky.social is running to change this. Support her campaign at laurafortn63.com!

Report calls Tennessee a ‘maternal health care desert’

According to the report, one in three Tennessee counties are considered maternal care deserts with 57.9% having no birthing facility.

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Want to know what's going on at Team Laura? Check out our upcoming events page to find out about volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and community events! @wcdptn.bsky.social

Upcoming Events — Dr. Laura Andreson for TN63

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Dining room? Or campaign manager’s office? Either way, I am getting things done while recovering from my night shifts this weekend. Working hard is easy when it’s for a wonderful candidate like @lauraandreson4tn.bsky.social! Check out her campaign at: Laurafortn63.com

I am leading a canvas for @lauraandreson4tn.bsky.social tomorrow, Aug 18th at 5 PM in Franklin. Sign up to join me! #DoctorsForDemocracy #Tennessee

Canvass with Dr. Laura Andreson · Williamson County Democratic Party TN

Join Team Andreson for our first official canvass! We will be knocking on doors in Laura's neighborhood, letting her neighbors know she's running. With YOUR help, our grassroots ground game will carry...

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A little heat advisory won’t stop me and my wonderful volunteers from talking to voters in my district. Together we can change Tennessee for the better and I’m ready to help deliver that change! Join the movement: www.laurafortn63.com

A little heat advisory won’t stop me and my wonderful volunteers from talking to voters in my district. Together we can change Tennessee for the better and I’m ready to help deliver that change! Join the movement: www.laurafortn63.com

We could eliminate $7 billion in medical debt with the $70 million they spent to beat me in the primary. Those same corporations and special interests are trying to buy the seat for Mike Rogers now. In November we teach them once and for all: Michigan is not for sale.

Rep. @justinjpearson.bsky.social to @democracynow.org : “Pass Medicare for all. Increase the minimum wage. Tax the billionaires. Stop toxic data centers.”

Did someone say pothole hunting? 🔍 Head to pot4potholes.com to check out our *NEW* interactive map showing what Tennessee bridges and roads are in poor condition and could be repaired via funding from #Pot4Potholes.

Introduce yourself as what almost killed you: “Hi, I’m a semi-truck driver on I-24”

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Introduce yourself as what almost killed you: “Hi, I’m a Nashville driver”

I’m canvassing for Team Laura on Tuesday, August 18th from 5-7p. Lace up your shoes, grab a bottle of water, charge your phone up and join me!

Dr. Laura Andreson, DO, FACOG (she/her)@lauraandreson4tn.bsky.social · last wk.

Got some free time on Sunday afternoon? Join me in Franklin and help canvas in my neighborhood! Together we can spread the message that I can help deliver affordable healthcare, quality public schools and better infrastructure for Tennessee! #Tennessee #TN63 #DoctorsforDemocracy

“This is one of the most studied interventions that we do in pregnancy" quoting Dr. Hughes in this article. The TL;DR version is that vaccines don't cause miscarriages. And there's robust data supporting that statement. #MedSky + #ObGynSky. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/13/w...

Covid Vaccines Are Not Linked to Miscarriage. Here’s How We Know. (Gift Article)

Prominent Republicans and others have falsely claimed this week that the shots are linked, despite years of data showing they are safe.

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And Tennessee has the worst maternal mortality in the US. Tennessee families deserve better. I'm running for office in TN House District 63 to deliver change. #LauraDelivers www.laurafortn63.com

Dr. Laura Andreson for TN63

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Dr.Jeanius@drjeanlus.bsky.social · last wk.

OBGYN Tip of the Day 💡 maternal mortality in the US is worse than most wealthy countries, and it is getting worse, not better. This is not a mystery. It is a policy choice.

Bernie Wants Healthcare For All Americans.......👏🏻

Glad I got new insoles for my canvassing shoes! Let's go team Laura! #Tennessee #VoteBlue #LauraDelivers

Dr. Laura Andreson, DO, FACOG (she/her)@lauraandreson4tn.bsky.social · last wk.

We're hitting the ground running in order to talk to as many voters in #TN63 as possible over the next 83 days! Join us tomorrow as we canvas the Democrats that live closest to me, letting my neighbors know that I'm ready to deliver the change they want and deserve! @wcdptn.bsky.social

Democrats can and did win in Williamson county! People are ready for change and I’m ready to deliver! Join the movement: www.laurafortn63.com

Dr. Laura Andreson for TN63

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Today!

East Nashtivists@eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 3w ago

We've got another powerhouse lineup for our August monthly meeting! Join us for state legislature/redistricting updates from Senator Oliver, city council updates with CM Suara, primary election results from TAPP legislative lead Isabella and city surveillance update from Kelly Chieng. 🦞 #Nashville

Just dropped our oldest off at college. Tennessee moms, make sure your kids in college have a plan to vote this fall! Check out tnmoms.com to make sure they’re ready.

Today’s executive order puts protections for kids and communities in the crosshairs. States don’t have to follow that lead. Take action to protect strong vaccine policies and keep preventable diseases out of our schools and communities. www.vaccineadvocacy.org/campaign/ActNow

Defend Our Families from the Anti Vaccine Agenda

Disease Doesn't Care About Politics

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Yesterday, President Trump signed an executive order calling for changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, among them separating the MMR vaccine into individual vaccines. These changes contradict evidence and science and could put children at risk. Read ACOG’s statement: https://bit.ly/4wZYmlu

A statement from AAP President Dr. Andrew Racine on today’s executive order on U.S. childhood vaccines: www.aap.org/en/news-room...

Join us Wednesday!!!!

East Nashtivists@eastnashtivists.bsky.social · 3w ago

We've got another powerhouse lineup for our August monthly meeting! Join us for state legislature/redistricting updates from Senator Oliver, city council updates with CM Suara, primary election results from TAPP legislative lead Isabella and city surveillance update from Kelly Chieng. 🦞 #Nashville

"Progress is possible, not guaranteed!" - SUFFS Now that the TN primary is over, we need to get in formation with our Democratic nominees and work to get them over the finish line!

Keep Marching

Progress is Possible, Not Guaranteed

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Another bright spot on primary election night in TN? @justinjpearson.bsky.social won his primary and is the official Democratic candidate for TN Congressional district 9! My team can’t wait to join forces to talk to voters in both our districts! Together we can deliver change for Tennessee!

In America, one health care company can own: Your doctor Your pharmacy Your insurance AND the middleman between your pharmacy and insurance. That means more profits for giant companies and higher costs for you. That's not right — and I have a bill to stop it.

PSA: The recipe for economic growth isn’t tax cuts for the rich. It’s investment in our people — in health care, infrastructure and education — to build a strong middle class. You don't grow the economy through trickle-down nonsense.