Michael Winship
@michaelwinship
Schumann Sr Writing Fellow, @CommonDreams. Formerly at BillMoyers.com. President, Writers Guild of America, East, 2007-2017, 2021-23. (photo: Robin Holland)
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18-11-2011 22:22:51
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A Virginia Republican called into C-SPAN and begged Mike Johnson to stop peopleās health care premiums from doubling or tripling: āMy kids could die. We donāt have the credit because of the medical bills I have to pay regularly. I think itās awful, and the audacity of someone who
ICE smash car window & drag 2 sisters outāin front of elementary school at pick up time. 13 masked agents surround carāwhile children yelled "It's ICE!" running away in fear. "My name is Jocelyn, I'm from Cicero," she cries. "They forced us out of the car, they followed us...
The newser turned to a different topic when Rep. Gomez addressed President Donald J. Trump and GOP use of sombreros as a meme, especially placing them on Black and brown lawmakers and others. "Those are just completely racist and uncalled for," Gomez said. Then he ramped up.
Broadway's actors, musicians, and crew make New York the cultural capital of the world. Their health care is on the line, and it's time for a fair deal that protects it. Solidarity with @actors_equity and Local 802 AFM as they fight for the care every worker deserves.