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David Rooney

@drooney7.bsky.social
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Progressive strategist helping to inspire policy changes

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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Laws should be written for the people — not for lobbyists and lawyers. Every American deserves to understand their rights without needing a law degree. It’s time for Congress to pass a #PlainLanguage Act. Democracy should speak our language.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Politics should be driven by the many, not the money.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
The richest 1% keep breaking records while millions can’t afford groceries. Let’s flip the script and enact policies that promote fair taxes, fair wages, fair chances. The economy should work for people, not the other way around. #TaxTheRich #PeopleFirst
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Politics should be about people, not profits. The moment we fund campaigns through small recurring donations instead of corporate checks, we reclaim democracy. Small dollar donations mean everything to this fight. #PeopleOverMoney
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
We can’t keep calling it a “free market” when the rules are written by corporations. Real freedom means workers have a voice, families have security, and communities can thrive without begging billionaires for crumbs. #EconomicJustice
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
A $1, $3 or $5 recurring donation might not sound like much. But when thousands of people give a few bucks each month, it becomes unstoppable. That’s how we take back power from lobbyists and corporate PACs … one small act of courage at a time. #SmallDollarPower
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Progress isn’t a slogan … it’s a promise that every family deserves fairness, dignity, and opportunity. Healthcare. A living wage. Housing. Freedom. Let’s keep fighting for a future that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few. #ForThePeople
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Democracy shouldn’t be for sale. It’s time to get big money out of politics and build campaigns powered by people, and not by billionaires. This would ensure every donation matters because it proves our movement’s strength comes from us, not them. #PeoplePower
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Reproductive rights aren’t up for debate. Bodily autonomy means you make your own choices, without politicians in the exam room.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Student debt is a tax on ambition. It’s not just hurting borrowers, it’s slowing the whole economy. Cancel it. Let people build businesses, buy homes, and start families without decades of debt.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Politicians say there’s no money for schools, but somehow there’s always money for tax breaks to billionaires. It’s not a budget problem—it’s a priorities problem.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
The minimum wage hasn’t been raised in 15 years. Meanwhile, rent has doubled. It’s not “unrealistic” to demand a living wage—it’s unrealistic to think people can survive without one.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Health care tied to employment is like a parachute tied to the plane — it works until you need it. We need Medicare for All so losing your job doesn’t mean losing your life.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Climate change isn’t a distant threat—it’s your grocery bill, your asthma, the increasing frequency of deadly storms. It’s now. And the cost of action will always be less than the cost of pretending it’s not happening.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Billionaires doubled their wealth during a pandemic while millions skipped meals or rent. That’s not “freedom.” Real freedom is knowing your kids can see a doctor, you can pay your bills, and you have time to actually live.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
We ask service members to risk everything for this country. The least we can do is make sure they don’t have to fight for healthcare, housing, or benefits when they come home.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Two parents working full-time still can’t afford a starter home? That’s not a personal failure. That’s a broken economy rigged against working families. We need fair wages and affordable housing.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Childcare costs more than rent in many states. Families are drowning, and politicians are still debating whether kids deserve care. We need universal childcare now, not later.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
We don’t need another billionaire president. We need a government that answers to us. Not Wall Street, Big Pharma, or fossil fuel execs. Democracy means the people rule. Not the highest bidder.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Billionaires didn’t “earn” their wealth. They exploited labor, dodged taxes, and bought influence. If hard work created billionaires, every nurse, teacher, and warehouse worker would be rich by now.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
If working 40+ hours a week can’t cover rent, groceries, and a doctor’s visit, then the system is broken. And it’s not by accident. It’s designed that way to keep us exhausted, divided, and too tired to fight back.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
They divide us by race, gender, and zip code—because they know if we unite, we win. Working class solidarity is their worst nightmare. Let’s make it real.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
If megacorporations can be “people,” they should be taxed like people, jailed like people, and held accountable like people. Until then, they’re not people, they’re predators with legal teams.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
You shouldn’t have to crowdfund insulin. You shouldn’t go bankrupt because your kid broke their arm. You shouldn’t fear getting sick. Healthcare is a human right, and we’re done asking nicely.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Healthcare shouldn’t be tied to your job. Wages shouldn’t be stolen by middlemen. Rent shouldn’t take your whole check. We can build a country that works for us, not just for CEOs and shareholders.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
The richest 1% own more wealth than the bottom 90%. That’s not the result of hard work. That’s the result of a system rigged by lobbyists, loopholes, and bought-off politicians. It’s time to unrig it.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
America has money for war, tax breaks for yachts, and corporate bailouts, but not for universal childcare or student debt relief? The “we can’t afford it” crowd is lying to your face.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
There’s no housing crisis. There’s a greed crisis. We have the materials, the labor, and the land. What we don’t have is the political will to put people over profit. Let’s build homes, not hedge funds.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Every politician should be forced to live on $7.25/hr for one month. Or even whatever their local minimum wage is. No loopholes. No donors. No lobbyist dinners. Just rent, bills, and groceries. Then let’s see how fast the minimum wage goes up.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
They call it “class warfare” when we fight back. But when billionaires hoard wealth, dodge taxes, and buy our politicians, that’s just “business as usual”? Nah. Working people deserve power too.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
If you can’t afford to get sick, take time off, or raise a family without going broke, then you’re not free. Real freedom means healthcare, paid leave, and a fair wage. Let’s stop letting billionaires define “freedom” for the rest of us.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
Voting rights aren’t just a privilege. They’re the foundation of our democracy. Progressives must remain committed to protecting and expanding access so every voice is heard. Democracy works best when everyone can participate. #ProtectTheVote #DemocracyMatters
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
Too many families are stretched thin by rising costs and stagnant wages. We’re pushing for solutions that put working people first — because a healthy economy means a healthy community. Join us in fighting for real change. #ProgressivePolicy
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Our country thrives when everyone has a fair shot. That means better wages, affordable healthcare, and a strong social safety net. Let’s build policies that lift all Americans up, not just the wealthy few. #EconomicJustice #PeopleFirst
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Our democracy works best when everyone votes. We must protect voting rights and make elections accessible to all, no matter your zip code or background. Democracy needs all of us.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Climate change is a crisis, but it’s also an opportunity. Investing in green jobs means cleaner air, healthier communities, and a stronger economy. The future is renewable, and we must work to get there together. #GreenNewDeal
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. Everyone deserves access to quality care without going broke. Let’s fight for Medicare for All and put #peopleoverprofits.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Big-money think tanks like Heritage shape policy behind closed doors. Imagine a think tank funded by us, working openly to advance justice, equity, and real progress. The people deserve a seat at the table.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
We need to build a people-powered think tank to fight back against billionaire-funded orgs like the Heritage Foundation. Policy shouldn’t be written behind closed doors. It should be built by the people, for the people. Let’s change the game.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Health care shouldn’t depend on your job. Housing shouldn’t depend on your income or your luck. Food shouldn’t depend on your paycheck. Dignity shouldn’t depend on your bank account. Everyone deserves the basics, because everyone matters.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Patriotism isn’t blind loyalty. It’s believing in your country enough to fight for its best self. On this Fourth of July, let’s commit to justice, equity, and a nation that truly serves all of us. That’s real American pride. 🎆🎇
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Today we celebrated the promise of freedom and our nation’s independence. But freedom means more than fireworks. It means justice, dignity, and real opportunity for all. Let’s honor America not just by loving it, but by working to make it live up to its ideals. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Today we celebrated the promise of freedom and our nation’s independence. But freedom means more than fireworks. It means justice, dignity, and real opportunity for all. Let’s honor America not just by loving it, but by working to make it live up to its ideals. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
America was built on the idea that all people are created equal. That idea has never been fully real, but every generation has brought it closer. This Fourth, let’s keep pushing. Let’s make freedom and equality true for everyone.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Healthcare shouldn’t depend on your job. Housing shouldn’t depend on your income. And your worth shouldn’t depend on your productivity. We need a society that values people over profits.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
We spend more on tax breaks for billionaires than on feeding hungry kids. That’s not a glitch in the system, it is the system. Time to change the rules.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
A livable wage isn’t too much to ask. Neither is paid leave, affordable childcare, or a secure retirement. This is basic stuff. If the richest country in the world can’t provide it, then something is deeply broken.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Every American should have housing, healthcare, food, and freedom. This is not because they “earned” it, but because they’re human. That’s the baseline. That’s the floor. Everything else comes after.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Healthcare. Housing. Clean air. A living wage. These aren’t radical ideas—they’re basic needs. If the system can’t provide them, maybe it’s the system that needs changing.
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David Rooney @drooney7.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Every child deserves a safe place to sleep, healthy food, and a future worth dreaming about. We have the resources. What we lack is the political will. Let’s change that. #EndChildPoverty
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