@resist47.newsMore than five million Americans have lost SNAP benefits following funding cuts and stricter work requirements in last year's federal legislation, increasing reliance on food banks.
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#resist47 #SNAPBenefits #FoodBanks #FoodInsecurity #SocialSafetyNet
@oloflind.bsky.socialIt's illegal to not claim household members on EBT. A $75k household got $500/month in benefits after pregnancy, when income dropped. The system is a safety net, but eligibility depends on accurate household reporting. #socialsafetynet #ebt #Debt #youtube
@orderofsacredearth.bsky.social@naomiaklein.bsky.social "The very process of arguing for a universal #socialsafetynet opens up a space for a full-throated debate about values...what we owe to one another based on our shared humanity & what...we collectively value more than economic growth & corporate profits." bit.ly/4sqRlZ3
@anoracle.bsky.socialThe #GQP @GOP only seeks to destroy our #SocialSafetyNet including #SocialSecurity while claiming they are protecting them.
When #Republicans speak, they lie.
@citizenptnewsmt.bsky.socialMontana's new Medicaid work requirements may be a troubling glimpse into a future where confusion leads to coverage gaps nationwide.
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#MT #CitizenPortal #HealthCareAccess #MontanaMedicaid #PolicyImpact #SocialSafetyNet
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@citizenptnewsoh.bsky.socialNonprofits in Franklin County are facing an unprecedented funding crisis, with leaders warning that without stable revenue, vital services could collapse.
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#OH #CitizenPortal #FundingReform #CommunitySupport #SocialSafetyNet
@dazedmang.bsky.socialPolitical ads love simple tropes, but poverty is complex. If Arkansas's ad reflected reality, it would show the systemic struggles of working parents and families, not just a gamer named Brad.
#ARPolitics #WelfareReform #SocialSafetyNet
@robertcfried.bsky.social
@picaroon.bsky.social"I like the safety net, OK?" @democrats.org
@demsocialists.bsky.social
#SocialSafetyNet
#Democracy
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@citizenptnewsva.bsky.socialStarting October 1, vulnerable noncitizens in Virginia could lose essential Medicaid and SNAP benefits, leaving them in a precarious situation—what can be done to protect them?
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#VA #CitizenPortal #VirginiaImmigrants #RefugeeSupport #HealthAccess #SocialSafetyNet
@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialA recent federal law is changing the landscape of public benefits, restricting access to essential programs like SNAP, Medicare, and Medicaid based on immigration status.
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#NY #CitizenPortal #ImmigrationPolicy #HealthCareAccess #NewYorkPublicBenefits #SocialSafetyNet
@urbaninstitute.bsky.socialResearch shows many eligible people miss out on safety net benefits. Urban Institute’s interactive tool reveals who qualifies, who receives assistance, and where participation gaps persist.
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@citizenptnewsct.bsky.socialConnecticut's Paid Leave Authority is holding the line on contribution rates despite a staggering projected $1.4 billion loss—what does this mean for future benefits?
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