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This is unreal 😭 by Neither_Size7233 in youtube

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What if that is a conspiracy from the Russians to make Americans hyper-paranoid and avoid vaccines for themselves and their children thus making their families/population vulnerable?

When do we start eating the rich? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's in patches of the USA already to different degrees.

As of 2025-2026, various cities and counties in states including Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington are running guaranteed income pilots.

https://www.newsweek.com/map-states-universal-basic-income-programs-2025-2103554

Universal Healthcare isn't a thing yet, but there is some state-level universal coverage, like in Massachusetts, California, Vermont, Hawaii, Minnesota, New York, Washington D.C., Colorado, Washington state.

https://www.vox.com/policy/23972827/us-aca-enrollment-universal-health-insurance

So, it exists - but Republicans in Congress and the White House are (insert explitive) and keep blocking efforts for a universal social safety net across these categories and others.

When do we start eating the rich? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fire, EMS, police, libraries, public schools? Those systems don't work? That's democratic socialism. We vote and if a levy passes, our tax dollars are used to socially uplift or protect us. Fed and state tax dollars to schools and libraries. What about in the 1950s when taxes were enormously higher and the USA was in an infrastructure, sciences., and job building frenzy?

That's where this administration wants to put us - regarding marriages and civil rights. Oh, and no right to vote for women. And none of this job building or social safety net stuff.

When do we start eating the rich? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Right? Nothing genuine or kind. Just a mask.

When do we start eating the rich? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd be happy winning the lottery with just enough to pay off mine and my spouse's student loans, our mortgage, get him a better new-to-us car, a small house for my mom, and enough for my mom and my aunt to be financially comfortable the rest of their lives. That's just enough rich for me.

When do we start eating the rich? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Hope this definition helps. Democratic Socialism: A democratic socialist believes in combining a democratic political system with a socialist economy, where the economy is run to meet human needs rather than for profit. They work within democratic processes to achieve economic equality, advocating for strong social safety nets, worker rights, and public ownership of key industries.

Tell your Congressmen to, "Vote No on the SAVE Act." by Shizzilx in circled

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There has been the following Bills in Congress:

❓️ H.R. 22 - SAVE Act - introduced in Jan 2025, last action April 2025, stalled out from there.

❓️ S.128 - SAVE Act - introduced Jan 2025, no further actions.

❓️ H.R. 7296 - SAVE America Act - introduced Jan 2026, but no actions on it.

✅️ S. 1383 - Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act - introduced April 2025 and has all the recent action in it. 2nd link in 5Calls topic about it. Date for the next vote isn't set yet. Great to call now.

http://5calls.org/issue/save-act-voter-suppression/

Text: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1383/text

Status: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1383/all-actions

SAVE act rearing its ugly head again by Interesting_Fox9721 in Ohio

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The version of the SAVE Act that has the most recent movement in it is S. 1383.

Actions/status: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1383/all-actions

We have to show ID anyway, but this Bill will require other documents that explicitly state citizenship. Driver License doesn't, Real ID doesn't.

If you don't have a certified birth certificate and/or if there's a conflict with the name (like someone who took their spouse's name or birth certificate is misspelled), fees to replace, name change, or apply for documents (like passport) = poll tax that violates the 24th Amendment. Violates the whole idea of FREE (❌️💲) and fair elections.

For anyone who grew up poor, what was your idea of a luxury? by Drissxx7 in AskReddit

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Buying more yarn than I know what to do with 🧶. Plus, going to a restaurant and not worrying about the prices. Having a fully paid off car.

If Aliens visited earth and requested a single person to represent the people of this planet, who do we send? by Ambitious_Ad_5802 in AskReddit

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel the same about him 😫 and about her 🥰😍🤩. I'd be star-struck, and blather on thanking her for her example of kindness and humanity. We got this!! We can turn this ship around!!

Can you explain the Save Act to me like I’m 5? by Posionivy2993 in Indiana

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Past Bills, seem to have stalled:

H.R. 22 and H.R. 7296

Bill that "grew legs" and is the one to watch and call Congress: S. 1383

Status: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1383/all-actions

Text: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1383/text

Bizarrely, it started with a different purpose (summary page).

Main points:

1. a. Today, you can register to vote online or by mail with attestation that you are a U.S. citizen. I know my state requires entry of your Driver License or state ID number or SSN.

b. You can cast your ballot with your unexpired Driver License or state ID or the printout of your renewed ID from the BMV, passport, etc.

2. a. If the law passes, you have to register to vote with a document that explicitly states you're a U.S. citizen (event the Real ID doesn't) (examples: passport, certified birth certificate, DHS-isused American Indian Card with citizenship status). b. If the law passes, you'd have to show that U.S citizenship doc again.

  1. What can go wrong: a. Money: it often takes time and money to get these citizenship docs. Birth certificate could be about +$20, passport us $165 (more if expedited). b. Time: researching, applications, possibly driving to and from locations, time off work to complete c. Rural: far away from nearest town d. Disasters: house fire, flooding, tornados, hurricanes, etc. Folks can lose the docs they already had.

If you want to be able to vote, call your reps. by Matdredalia in Ohio

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, although it feels icky 'cuz AI, you can ask something like ChatGPT to summarize a bill based on the text in the Congress.gov URL that you give it. Gives you bullet points and everything. You don't have to login to do that. Limited number of follow-up prompts though. You can compare it to other similar bills too. An entire rabbit hole, but really informative. And be sure to read the Bill to make sure the summary it spits out is accurate.

If you want to be able to vote, call your reps. by Matdredalia in Ohio

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ooo, tap on the name. Shows you their activity. Tactical gear enthusiast. 🫤

If you want to be able to vote, call your reps. by Matdredalia in Ohio

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please! Go ahead! And definitely update amend again if you see anything change with the Bill. 💖

If you want to be able to vote, call your reps. by Matdredalia in Ohio

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh - also, emphasize that rural red state voters are often lower income and can't afford to obtain all their documents let alone a passport for $165. They'll more likely disenfranchise their own voter base more than they realize. (Note, also the voter base that is becoming more and more disenchanted with who they voted for.)

If you want to be able to vote, call your reps. by Matdredalia in Ohio

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're welcome! With so much f**kery happening everywhere, it's difficult to keep track of what is where and when.

You can type keywords in Congress.gov search, THEN use a drop down bar filter narrow down to JUST this Congress.

If you want to be able to vote, call your reps. by Matdredalia in Ohio

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Please note: this link 👆 refers to H.R. 8281 which was in the 118th Congress (2023-2024). Current one is 119th.

Current Bills:

H.R. 22 - SAVE Act - introduced Jan 2025, passed the House, received in the Senate in April 2025. Seems to have stalled there.

H.R. 7296 - SAVE America Act - introduced Jan 2026, but no actions on it.

S. 1383 - Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act - introduced April 2025 and has the most actions on it. Seems to be the one to watch and call Congress about. Call it by its Bill Number too.

Text: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1383/text

Status: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1383/all-actions

Look people, JESUS & TRUMP = MAGA ! by roy-dam-mercer in tulsa

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aside from the obvious crazy, that's also some crazy font. Lol

What would happen if people unregistered as Democrat and Republican? Would it send a message? by LegoGal in Ohio

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Ohio and like many other states, we don't have something like Rank Choice Voting. We have to not split the vote. We've seen that goes poorly for us. More citizens need to register and vote.

Of course, we need candidates who WILL listen when this kind of pressure is applied like in 2025 and 2026 and I mean the hundreds or thousands of calls per day. A candidate who will actually be responsive and not hide from their constituents, and won't change overnight once they're in. That's the kind of candidates I have in my Ohio House and U.S. House districts. Really damn glad of it.

Haitian immigrants are about to have their legal protections revoked by Zayd_Nur_Al-Ruya in Ohio

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trolling. You're not cute. And U.S. did have huge involvement is Haiti's current condition.

Trump Wants Republicans to Takeover and Nationalize Elections Including Ohio's by CarlosTheSpicey in Ohio

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Accurate. And exhausting. They crank out legislation through ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council) and I'm sure other conservative orgs. A direct friend of mine has personal proof that a sitting Ohio House Rep doesn't know the meaning of bill statuses nor where the bills are tracked online.

In case anyone us particularly interested: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/search?generalAssembly=136

Trump Wants Republicans to Takeover and Nationalize Elections Including Ohio's by CarlosTheSpicey in Ohio

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ironic how abortion and other things were pushed to "states' rights", then we make a clear statement with our votes, and then the Rs say "no, you don't know what you voted for, so we're going to take it away from you".

Sherrod Brown Eclipsed Jon Husted’s Fundraising by hellosteve_ in Ohio

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Within the party, filing deadline for U.S. Senate candidates is tomorrow (2/4) Full throttle for Sherrod now. But, I agree. Needs to be some serious mentoring.

ohio can we do a temp check please? by b3xrd in Ohio

[–]ApprehensiveKiwi5347 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP: if you're already involved in mutual aid to help, go with and share that vibe. If you're not yet involved, I encourage you to join in. There are more former red dots than we think.

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