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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

They are the third smallest nation to qualify for a World Cup. This is what I love about the World Cup: a small nation taking on the best futbol team in the world! justinsmithwrites.com/2026/06/28/w...

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World cup update: group stage

They are the third smallest nation to qualify for a World Cup. This is what I love about the World Cup: a small nation taking on the best futbol team in the world!

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

I need @peggyflanagan.bsky.social fighting for me as my MN Senator in Washington! justinsmithwrites.com/2026/04/19/g...

Young man in wheelchair with communication device smiling and looking at stage and podium in auditorium where Peggy Flanagan is speaking to the crowded room

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Thanks @crooked.com & @leahlitman.bsky.social! People with disabilities & others needing Medicaid are now political pawns in a game that we didn’t ask to be a part of. I’m so tired of this BS that’s making me fear that the care I need to live could disappear. justinsmithwrites.com/2026/03/01/i...

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I. Can’t. Even.

We have been over this before: fraud = terrible. Don’t do it! So imagine what a surprise it was Thursday when I realized I had gotten a chat from my mother saying Vice President JD Vance and Direct…

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Thanks @crooked.com @leahlitman.bsky.social ! People with disabilities & others needing Medicaid, are being used as political pawns in a game that we didn’t ask to be a part of. I’m so tired of this BS that’s making me fear that the care I need could disappear. justinsmithwrites.com/2026/03/01/i...

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I. Can’t. Even.

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Nope - he's attacking me and other Minnesotans with disabilities that depend on Medicaid to survive! It’s important to have measures in place to protect government funds AND let’s make sure that people who need care aren't being harmed in the process! justinsmithwrites.com/2026/03/01/i...

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I. Can’t. Even.

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

The Medicaid services I depend on, are being bulldozed when really, politicians just need to focus on fixing the actual problem without harming those of us who need Medicaid to literally survive! justinsmithwrites.com/2026/03/01/i...

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I. Can’t. Even.

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Kris Schulze @krisschulze.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

"It’s important to go after the fraud but don’t let the reasons these programs exist and the humans that need this care get lost in the process." Important blog post from my son @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social #Medicaid #Minnesota @lollardfish.bsky.social

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Kris Schulze @krisschulze.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Our son depends on 24-hour care to live independently. That is now in jeopardy because payments are being delayed. We are figuring out if he can return to his home & if his staff will work without pay. His precarious Jenga tower of services is falling down around him...This is beyond a disaster!

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

How has my week been? It's been all: Yes, I’ll get my November #SNAP benefits. No, I won’t. Yes, maybe a bit. No, not at all. Yes, of course, because Minnesota is nice. No, wait a minute – will it get clawed back? Definitely read my latest blog! justinsmithwrites.com/2025/11/09/o...

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Oh SNAP Part 2: To have or have not?

How has my week been? It’s been all: Yes, I’ll get my November SNAP benefits. No, I won’t. Yes, maybe a bit. No, not at all. Yes, of course, because Minnesota is nice. No, wait a minute – wil…

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Thanks for fighting for me @smith.senate.gov! We need SNAP AND we need affordable healthcare!

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Not only does SNAP keep people from going hungry, it's another lifeline for people with disabilities, rural communities, and more! youtu.be/NzD4KQ1zIOc?...

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Government shutdown will soon impact SNAP benefits, USDA says

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Keep fighting for what's right, Amy! I need SNAP benefits. I worry about others with disabilities living on SSI who also need SNAP benefits! The Administration is not choosing wisely!

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Congresswoman Betty McCollum @mccollum.house.gov · 25/09/2025

I recently convened a panel of Minnesota's top healthcare experts to discuss how Trump's Big Ugly Law is harming Minnesotans' care and leading to hospital closures. In DC, I'll continue to oppose all Republican efforts to take away food, healthcare, and basic government services.

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Thank you Representative McCollum! It was amazing to share my story at this listening session!

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

This happened! I spoke at Rep. McCollum's Listening Session about the impacts to Medicaid & our healthcare yesterday. Thanks @mccollum.house.gov for inviting me to share my story. Here's my testimony and the recording - justinsmithwrites.com/2025/09/25/t... #Medicaid #Disability #Healthcare

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This happened…

Last Friday, I was contacted by Representative Betty McCollum’s Office to be part of a panel that happened yesterday to talk about the impacts of HR1 on Medicaid and our healthcare system. I,…

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Kris Schulze @krisschulze.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

“The need for care does not go away when funding gets decreased or disappears. It just means that those of us with disabilities and our families will struggle more than we already do.” says @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social www.startribune.com/minnesotans-... #Disability #DisabilityRights #Medicaid

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Minnesotans with disabilities feared state balancing budget “on our backs.” Here’s what happened.

Legislators looked to services for people with disabilities and seniors to save costs, but didn’t go as far as some thought they might.

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Thanks for being my awesome Representative and doing what you can to protect the programs I need to live in my community! @mccollum.house.gov

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Congresswoman Betty McCollum @mccollum.house.gov · 09/06/2025

Justin Smith is a 26-year-old Roseville resident who has cerebral palsy, and he relies on Medicaid and SNAP to live independently. President Trump’s Big Ugly Bill would rip away his health care and food assistance to give tax cuts to millionaires and billionaires.

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Oh, and The Kids Aren't Alright by The Offspring

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

The American Dream is Killing Me, Green Day

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

It has been a very stressful time in my life as of late and it was important to me that I share my story with ChangeWire. Check it out and please share with others! As I’ve said often of late, the fear is real! justinsmithwrites.com/2025/05/04/a... #Medicaid #Housing #SNAP #SSI #DisabilityRights

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A Fair Amount of Stress and a Win

It has been a very stressful time in my life as of late and it was important to me that I share my story with reporter, Bobbi Dempsey, for this article in ChangeWire. Check it out and please share …

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Kris Schulze @krisschulze.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Thanks @bobbidempsey.bsky.social for sharing my son's story. “Between threatened cuts to services at both the federal & state levels, to put it bluntly, as a person with cerebral palsy, I’m beyond frightened,” says @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social. #Medicaid #SSI #SNAP changewire.org/100-day-chec...

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100-Day Check-In: Stressful Times for Those in Safety Net Programs - Changewire

People who rely on programs like SNAP and Medicaid share how they feel about this presidential administration so far – and what they worry about most now

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Here's my great-great G'pa's Alien Enemy Registration Card from 1918 found tucked away in my great-great G'ma's German Bible a century later. He immigrated to the US in 1905, started a family business in 1912 that lasted almost a century. Can't believe the Alien Enemies Act is being used today!

Alien Enemy Registration card for August Schulze from 1918

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

I'm one of the lucky 1/4 of eligible families who has a housing voucher to help pay rent for my wheelchair accessible apartment. Without it, I will be forced to move. My life as I know it will fall apart without a housing voucher, SSI, and Medicaid.

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

I'm one of those lucky 1/4 of eligible who has a housing voucher to help pay rent for my wheelchair accessible apartment. Without it, I will be forced to move. @smith.senate.gov my life as I know it will fall apart if I don't have a housing voucher, SSI, Medicaid, and SNAP.

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Medicaid = my healthcare and disability services that help me live in my community.

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

I have a disability and don't play video games all day... I depend on Medicaid to help me live in my community. I fell off Medicaid for 3 weeks this year because my county was behind in renewals. Who's going to be managing and overseeing all these new work requirements? #HandsOff #ProtectMedicaid

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

I'm going to go buy groceries with my SNAP benefits while I still can. Thanks for fighting for us Senator Smith!

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

I know where I'm going to be on Saturday! Making my voice heard! Thanks @indivistwincities.bsky.social for providing the ADA accessibility information on indivisibletwincities.org/hands-off-ra...!

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Hands Off! Rally — Indivisible Twin Cities org

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Thanks @mccollum.house.gov and Gillette Children's! I've spent a lot of time there over the years! #ProtectMedicaid

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

This is my hand and thankful for Medicaid for my healthcare and services that help me live in my community. Thanks @booker.senate.gov for fighting to #ProtectMedicaid Sidenote - I'm feeling much better and back home again!

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Justin Smith Writes @justinsmithwrites.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

This is insulting! The very things people with actual disabilities need to survive - SSI, Medicaid, SNAP, etc. are under under threat - and this is what state Republicans think is important?

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