Elizabeth Marum

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End of Supreme Court term wrapup. Jamelle Bouie, Sherrilyn Ifill, Steve Vladeck, Mark Joseph Stern. Supreme Arrogance. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amicus-with-dahlia-lithwick-law-justice-and-the-courts/id928790786?i=1000619946631
‎Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts: Supreme Arrogance on Apple Podcasts

‎Show Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts, Ep Supreme Arrogance - Jul 8, 2023

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An important read. This shows the stakes of local journalism, honest statewide reporting and it's link to democracy.
Rest in power, Chuck Johnson!
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/montana-journalism-chuck-johnson/
The Giants of Local Journalism Are Not Being Replaced

There will never be another reporter like Chuck Johnson, and democracy will suffer for it.

The Nation
2/2 Montana by saving the state a few dollars backfilled by federal dollars 2:1 while rewarding the wealthiest with the largest tax break.
The issue is a study contracted by the administration that concludes the rate should be increased. The Gov has suggested paying 1/2 why they need. Nursing homes are closing. In short, lives are at risk. 
The legislature general session went over by an hour and zoomers were only able to say if they were in favor or opposed a bill. 
#mtleg #mtpol #HB649

2/2 Montana by saving the state a few dollars back backfilled by federal dollars 2:1 while rewarding the wealthiest with the largest tax break.

The legislature general session went over by an hour and zoomers were only able to say if they were in favor or opposed a bill.
#mtleg #mtpol #HB649

I was ready to testify in support of HB649, implement the (Medicaid Reimbursement) Rate from the Provider Rate Study on zoom.
Here's my point: I don’t want those of you on this committee or in the greater body of the MT Legislature to be lost in a particularly heinous corner of hell haunted by the voices of grandmothers, grandfathers, and other loved ones whispering to you day & night that you turned your back on destitute seniors across

You will be interested in this:

"I Hide Giants That I Make From Wood In The Wilderness Of The Belgian Forest

My name is Thomas Dambo. I build giant wooden trolls around the world and hide them in wilderness and forests. I build all my mythical creatures of repurposed wood to show the potential in this precious material, which is often discarded and becomes a threat to the natural world."

#mtpol #mttwitter #mtleg2023 #politics https://robynmorrison.medium.com/the-greediest-legislators-833504d52409. Sharing another blog post from Medium. I’ll be posting frequently during our chaotic 2023 MT Legislative Session. Too nutty to ignore.
The Greediest Legislators - Robyn Morrison - Medium

Because the Republican Party has taken over Montana Government and threatens to destroy Montana’s exceptional Constitution, I committed to re-engaging in the legislative advocacy process during the…

Medium
After 4 days of R debacle this is a must watch! Rep Hakeem Jeffries gave a speech which truly shows the difference between Dems and Rs. Just wait until you hear his alphabet version of what Dems stand for v what Rs stand for. https://youtu.be/-1It5Z7dfMY
Jeffries thanks Pelosi before handing gavel to McCarthy

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I have an idea! How about electing Hakeem Jeffries to be speaker of the house! He's available and prepared.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/04/us/politics/house-speaker-representatives.html?referringSource=articleShare
Lacking a Speaker, House Ceases to Function

Lawmakers in the House have yet to be sworn in. They can’t help constituents or get classified briefings, much less hold hearings or pass laws. And at some point, they may have trouble getting paid.

The New York Times
Instead of: no one wants to work anymore. Try: no one wants to be exploited anymore.