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Little Lobbyists @littlelobbyists.com · 07/08/2026
NEW: @lujan.senate.gov (D-N.M.) and @kaine.senate.gov (D-Va.) introduced the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Access Act, legislation to ensure older adults and people with disabilities have a real choice between receiving long-term care at home or in institutional settings.
Graphic headlined ‘Luján, Kaine Lead Legislation to Expand Access to Home and Community-Based Care for Older Adults and People with Disabilities,’ with a quote explaining that the HCBS Access Act would expand access to home and community-based care so people who want to stay home and receive care can do so, instead of waiting years on state waiver lists.
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Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg @theradr.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
ICE is holding another Palestinian community leader for 1A reasons-- Salah Sarsour is a legal permanent resident of Wisconsin. I'm one of a few local rabbis demanding his release in the Chi Sun-Times today & there will be a gathering tomorrow at the ICE facility in Indiana where he's being held.
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We rabbis demand the release of Palestinian Muslim community leader Salah Sarsour
The Islamic Society of Milwaukee president is in ICE custody. Also, Save A Lot, World Cup, Bears, Obama Center, Stacey King and "The Odyssey."
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NPR @npr.org · 07/03/2026
Bernard LaFayette, who died Thursday, laid the foundations of the Selma, Alabama, campaign that culminated in the passage of the Voting Rights Act. He was a Freedom Rider and helped found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. n.pr/4csIbWh
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Bernard LaFayette, Selma voting rights organizer, dies at 85
Bernard LaFayette, who died Thursday, laid the foundations of the Selma, Alabama, campaign that culminated in the passage of the Voting Rights Act. He was a Freedom Rider and helped found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
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laurarobeson.bsky.social @laurarobeson.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
We cannot reform or retrain ICE. Cruelty is the feature, not a flaw. #abolishice
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laurarobeson.bsky.social @laurarobeson.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Thank you for your consistent moral courage, @pressley.house.gov. We appreciate you standing up for us❤️
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Don Lemon @donlemonofficial.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
My first remarks since being arrested last night.
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Brutal column in the Kansas City Star about a local real estate company trying to avoid public scrutiny for selling ICE a property for a massive prison camp: www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...
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laurarobeson.bsky.social @laurarobeson.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
We are at the arresting journalists phase now. But we are past the DNI at a federal raid at an elections office phase.
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laurarobeson.bsky.social @laurarobeson.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 29/01/2026
From Massachusetts to Minnesota, the people demand accountability. Abolish ICE. Impeach Kristi Noem. End qualified immunity. Cut off funding for DHS. Congress cannot keep sponsoring this campaign of cruelty.
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laurarobeson.bsky.social @laurarobeson.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Statement from Senator Jerry Moran (R) Kansas.
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laurarobeson.bsky.social @laurarobeson.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
They continue to tell us to not believe what we hear and what we see with our own eyes and ears. About everything. 1. They lie. 2. We know they lie. 3. They know they are lying. 4. They know we know they are lying.
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Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
I don’t want to hear anything from an elected official unless it’s a plan to defund the DHS and impeach Noem, Bovino, etc. No texts. No emails. No talk about the economy. Step up or step off.
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laurarobeson.bsky.social @laurarobeson.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
No family should fear seeking medical care for their child. Never.
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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
In October, ICE grabbed Maher Tarabishi. He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael. At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk. Wael died on Friday at age 30. ICE caused his death. They didn’t get to say goodbye.
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Disabled son of ICE detainee dies after 30 days of hospitalization
It had been months since Wael Tarabishi seen his father. The family is calling on ICE to release Maher Tarabishi so he may attend his son's funeral.
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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Members of Congress: stop posting online and APPEAR, PHYSICALLY on the steps of the Capitol to decry this unconstitutional violation of domestic & international law. SHOW THE PEOPLE the level of danger we are facing as a country. @housedemocrats.bsky.social @senatedemocrats.bsky.social
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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
"I’m going to walk y’all through why this is very bad, and I’ll attempt to make it as clear as possible to outline the unnecessary risks and complications Trump is now forcing upon our country and the people of Venezuela and international stability."
charlotteclymer.substack.com
Trump Invaded a Country While You Were Sleeping
Illegally and immorally.
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David J. Bier @davidjbier.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
ICE is out of control.
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Little Lobbyists @littlelobbyists.com · 24/11/2025
Today, Little Lobbyists honors #AliceWong, a ferocious advocate for disability justice and disability culture-maker who died on November 14 at the age of 51. Alice was a larger-than-life figure in the disability community and a friend to Little Lobbyists 1/🧵
A collage of photos of medically complex and disabled children holding up hand-decorated letters that spell out “THANK YOU ALICE!” Each child holds one letter, and many appear to have disabilities or use mobility devices. The background fades from blue to white, with the “Little Lobbyists” logo and the tagline “Advocating for Kids with Complex Medical Needs & Disabilities” at the bottom.
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Little Lobbyists @littlelobbyists.com · 17/11/2025
Join the #IDEA50 Week of Action! Share your story, tag your members of Congress, and call for full funding of special education services. #FundIDEA
A young child wearing glasses gives a high-five to an adult. The image includes text noting that although IDEA provides early intervention for very young children, only about half of those eligible are enrolled.
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laurarobeson.bsky.social @laurarobeson.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Medicaid is a lifeline for disabled Americans. It’s what keeps people living full, joyful lives in their own homes and communities.
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Little Lobbyists @littlelobbyists.com · 10/11/2025
Bold graphic with a blue background stating: “Healthcare, food, & housing are not negotiable. Any ‘guarantee’ from people who think they are is a lie. Deal or no deal: Republicans will cut our healthcare.” At the bottom is the Little Lobbyists logo with a U.S. flag and text: “Advocating for Kids with Complex Medical Needs & Disabilities.”
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Juan Escalante @juanescalante.com · 09/11/2025
"PROMISE OF A VOTE ON HEALTHCARE"
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
The Trump administration has killed IRS Direct File, the program that let you file your taxes for free. Direct File will not be operational this coming tax season.
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laurarobeson.bsky.social @laurarobeson.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
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CALL TO ACTIVISM @calltoactivism.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
🚨NEW: "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" just dropped its first response to ABC, FCC chair, and Disney firing Jimmy Kimmel. Trump ain't sleeping tonight. 🤣 This is a must-watch. 🔥
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Little Lobbyists @littlelobbyists.com · 24/07/2025
"A #Medicaid waiver program helps Kinsley Stadler and Emma Staggs thrive in their homes despite significant disabilities. When their moms went to DC to implore Republicans in Congress not to pass huge cuts to Medicaid, some GOP staff locked their doors while others rolled their eyes."
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These NC kids rely on Medicaid to survive. Trump’s cuts could force them out of their homes.
A Medicaid waiver program helps Kinsley Stadler and Emma Staggs thrive in their homes despite significant disabilities. When their moms went to DC to implore Republicans in Congress not to pass huge c...
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Mia Ives-Rublee @seemiaroll.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
At a 60 hr vigil for Medicaid. The candles represent the over 800,000 people who could lose Medicaid. Congress' reconciliation bill will likely result in almost $1 trillion being stolen. And all to allow billionaires and millionaires to continue to steal money from the most vulnerable.
Photo of me and Zini in front of thousands of luminaries and the Washington Monument.
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Matthew Cortland (they) @matthewcort.land · 03/07/2025
They're still going to House offices. They know we're almost certainly, barring a miracle, going to lose this vote. They know, but they won't stop trying because what the fuck else are you going to do when it's your child? Thank you for funding this.
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laurarobeson.bsky.social @laurarobeson.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
We will never stop fighting for disabled kids. You are worthy. You are cherished. You are beloved.
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Little Lobbyists @littlelobbyists.com · 03/07/2025
We visited over two dozen House GOP offices today, here's an exchange that illustrates our impact: GOP Staffer: We were wondering if you were coming LL: Oh, you heard we were here? GOP Staffer: _Everyone_ knows you are here.
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
More than 16 million Americans are at risk of losing their health care because Republicans in Congress are rushing to pass a bill that would cut federal funding for Medicaid and weaken the Affordable Care Act.
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
If the House passes this bill, it will increase costs and hurt working class families for generations to come. Call your representative today and tell them to vote no on this bill.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
AOC: This bill is a deal with the devil. It explodes our national debt. It militarizes our entire economy. It strips away health care and basic dignity of the American people for what? To give Elon Musk a tax break.. We cannot stand for it. And we will not support it. You should be ashamed
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Little Lobbyists @littlelobbyists.com · 02/07/2025
We are BAAAAACK!!! We are in DC today to make sure that House members know exactly who will be directly impacted by this bill: medically complex disabled kids who rely on Medicaid. We are asking everyone to please contact their House reps to #VoteNo to #ProtectMedicaid. 202-224-3121
Photo of young girl wearing a blue Little Lobbyists shirt with her arms up in the air standing outside with the US Capitol building behind her
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laurarobeson.bsky.social @laurarobeson.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Donate today! I just did 💙
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Little Lobbyists @littlelobbyists.com · 01/07/2025
We have @littlelobbyists.com families on the way to Washington DC right now, they'll be on the House-side of the Capitol tomorrow. We're going to make them see us before they vote to kill disabled children. If you can help cover the costs of this urgent action: secure.actblue.com/donate/littl...
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I just gave to Little Lobbyists Action Network!
Show your support with a contribution.
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Matthew Cortland (they) @matthewcort.land · 02/07/2025
If you care about Medicaid, I need your help. These kids are the best chance we have of saving Medicaid. Families are on the way to DC. We need to cover van rentals and hotel rooms. I will not, I will NOT, waste your money or time. Can you help get this donation link in front of your people?
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laurarobeson.bsky.social @laurarobeson.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
I had a good friend tell me disability justice is radical because it challenges our capitalist assumptions. At the root of it is one idea ✨Your worth is inherent in your existence ✨
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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
People have no idea, not really, how this budget is about to wreck their very foundations.
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Senator Andy Kim @kim.senate.gov · 01/07/2025
Around 3am, I introduced an amendment to support home and community based health care workers, and Republicans voted it down.   This is a direct betrayal of the hard working people who take care of those we love the most.
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laurarobeson.bsky.social @laurarobeson.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
He knows this is a lie.
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Mia Ives-Rublee @seemiaroll.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Disabled students are about to see deep cuts in their services through the republican tax and budget bill. Here are the top 5 ways they will be hurt, written by Weade James and I. www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
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The Top 5 Ways the Congressional Republicans’ Budget Reconciliation Bill Will Harm Disabled Students
Disabled students will be disproportionately hurt by the Republican budget reconciliation bill, losing access to essential services and resources that support their education and help them become cont...
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laurarobeson.bsky.social @laurarobeson.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Grateful for @pressley.house.gov fighting for medically complex and disabled kids. Because of Medicaid, our children live at home and are THRIVING. Contact your Senator today at 202-224-3121 to vote NO to cuts to Medicaid.
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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 30/06/2025
Republicans should stop trying to rush through their Big, Ugly Bill that would make millions poorer, sicker & hungrier. Instead, they should listen to their constituents. Folks like Layla, whose family could go bankrupt trying to keep her alive if Medicaid gets gutted.
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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
In February, Michael Shellenberger testified to Republicans in the House that the demolition of USAID would not cause harm or deaths. Would he now care to admit he was dead wrong? www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
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Senator Tammy Baldwin @baldwin.senate.gov · 30/06/2025
I'm on the Capitol steps with ‪Senator Klobuchar‬ and families who are speaking out against the bill that Republicans are trying to jam through that would take away health care from 17 million Americans.  We are not giving up in this fight.
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laurarobeson.bsky.social @laurarobeson.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
People will even suffer while remaining “on” Medicaid. There are many OPTIONAL services critical to disabled Americans, like home and community based services. Home care allows disabled people to stay in their homes and out of hospitals and institutions.
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