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Ben Epstein

@benepstein55

Dad, Husband, Minnesotan, Poli sci prof @DePaulU. I study US politics, pol comm, media, APD & REP. Fan of MN sports, nice people, podcasts & Twizzlers. He/Him

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William Buecker (@wcbuecker) 's Twitter Profile Photo

People don’t “receive” Medicaid They are “covered” by it The wording is important No one sits at home getting checks from Medicaid It covers medical expenses Period You also have to be practically destitute to get it No one dreams of qualifying for Medicaid

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The current bill being pushed through Congress will explode the deficit, cause millions to lose healthcare & go hungry. Millions will struggle more & die earlier as a result. It is the most harmful single piece of legislation proposed in decades. nytimes.com/interactive/20…

Jon Krawczynski (@jonkrawczynski) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Few players I’ve ever been happier for to get the bag than Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Came to the Wolves as a throw-in, busted his ass and turned himself into a critical piece of a real winner. Through it all, rarely run into a more genuine person in this league. Good for him.

Pete Buttigieg (@petebuttigieg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It shouldn't get lost that just today, Senate Republicans have voted to close nursing homes, close rural hospitals, and cut food stamp benefits for children and veterans.

Pete Buttigieg (@petebuttigieg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

VP Vance has cast the deciding vote in the Senate to cut Medicaid, take away food assistance, blow up the deficit, and add tax breaks for the wealthiest. This bill is unpopular because it is wrong. Congress votes this week, but it’s our voices - and our votes - that will have

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Elections have consequences. The GOP led House followed Trump's lead and created a horrendous bill that rips healthcare, food, & security from poor & working class & gave it to the rich. The GOP led Senate made it worse. Never let them forget it. And remember next election.

Elections have consequences. The GOP led House followed Trump's lead and created a horrendous bill that rips healthcare, food, & security from poor & working class & gave it to the rich. The GOP led Senate made it worse. Never let them forget it. And remember next election.
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CBS canceled Colbert’s show just THREE DAYS after Colbert called out CBS parent company Paramount for its $16M settlement with Trump – a deal that looks like bribery. America deserves to know if his show was canceled for political reasons. Watch and share his message.

Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.

Justin Wolfers (@justinwolfers) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Firing the BLS Commissioner — the wonk in charge of the statisticians who track economic reality — is an authoritarian four alarm fire. It will also backfire: You can't bend economic reality, but you can break the trust of markets. And biased data yields worse policy.

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For those of you interested in (or concerned about) news media and news bias, there are a few different media bias measurement organizations out there. One of my favorites is Ad Fontes, which updates its ratings constantly. Here is their latest chart. Hope it is useful!

For those of you interested in (or concerned about) news media and news bias, there are a few different media bias measurement organizations out there. One of my favorites is Ad Fontes, which updates its ratings constantly. Here is their latest chart. Hope it is useful!