Is This the Future of America? - Page 2

[Lavieboheme3090]

Posted: 1/9/25 at 8:37pm

If they’re going to pass the  Laken Riley Act, they should also commit to robust disaster relief funding and continue to expand and invest in a clean energy economy. We need solutions that not only address the immediate aftermath of climate disasters like the one unfolding in California but also work toward mitigating future crises.

 

Building a cleaner, more sustainable energy infrastructure is critical to lessening the devastating effects of climate-related events. Let’s ensure that legislative actions reflect long-term vision and responsibility.

[Lavieboheme3090]

Posted: 1/14/25 at 3:28pm

How Trump-Appointed Judges and SCOTUS Are Threatening Access to Healthcare now...

In 2022, a Texas federal judge appointed by Trump ruled that certain employers don’t have to comply with the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) mandate for covering preventive services like PrEP (preexposure prophylaxis), a highly effective HIV prevention measure.
 

These employers argued that covering PrEP violated their religious beliefs under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, claiming it was primarily used by men who have sex with men (MSM). This ruling initially applied only to specific employers, but now the Supreme Court has agreed to review the case. The decision could have far-reaching consequences, potentially dismantling the ACA’s requirement for insurers to cover a range of preventive services—like cancer screenings, heart statins, and PrEP—at no cost to patients.

 

The underlying strategy here is clear: under the guise of “religious freedom,” Trump-appointed judges and the Supreme Court are advancing a conservative agenda to strip critical healthcare protections from millions. These rulings target marginalized communities, like MSM and those at risk of HIV, but the broader implications could impact everyone relying on preventive care. As Jose Abrigo, HIV Project Director for Lambda Legal, puts it: “Preventative services are crucial to the nation’s health.”

 

If SCOTUS sides with this case, we could see the erosion of vital health protections that the ACA has provided for over a decade. It’s critical to stay informed and push back against these dangerous precedents.

Updated On: 1/14/25 at 03:28 PM

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/20/25 at 7:27pm

 

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[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/20/25 at 7:28pm

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[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/20/25 at 7:29pm

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Updated On: 1/20/25 at 07:29 PM

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/20/25 at 7:34pm

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Updated On: 1/20/25 at 07:34 PM

[binau]

Posted: 1/21/25 at 2:29am

As I watch this unfold the more I am enraged at the thoughtless, uncompromising ‘progressives’ whose tactics over the last 4 years handed the presidency to Trump. You won’t listen, you had the arrogance to believe that you could hijack the culture and free speech with no consequences, demonise and shame anyone that didn’t agree with you. Now Trump basically just declared war on Trans people which would NEVER have happened with some common sense concessions around issues such as participation in women’s sports. You made everything about race with no limits. You told straight white men they were trash and surprise surprise it just caused them to go and find movements where they weren’t hated. Shame on you. The progressive movement needs stronger leadership who can stop people from driving themselves and us all over the cliff, which is what has happened. This is ALL self-inflicted. 
 

 

Updated On: 1/21/25 at 02:29 AM

[Lavieboheme3090]

Posted: 1/21/25 at 6:13am

I hear your frustration and your sense of anger at how things have unfolded politically and socially. It’s clear that you feel let down by the way certain progressive strategies have been implemented and the consequences you see as stemming from them.

 

I think it’s valid to question tactics and leadership—it’s important to hold movements accountable and push for strategies that actually build bridges and create sustainable progress. That said, I want to gently challenge the idea that the blame for Trump’s actions—or for the polarization we’re seeing—rests solely at the feet of progressive movements or minority communities.

 

Policies like those targeting trans people aren’t born out of a genuine reaction to overreach; they’re the result of deliberate scapegoating by leaders who thrive on division.

 

Marginalized groups are often targeted not because they’re the root of the problem, but because they’re easy to paint as “the other” in a culture war narrative. While I absolutely agree that better leadership and more constructive dialogue are needed, I think we have to ask ourselves whether assigning blame to groups fighting for equity and inclusion is productive. Blaming those already facing discrimination for pushing back against it risks reinforcing the very dynamics that have led to this moment. I believe we can have nuanced discussions about complex issues—like women’s sports or freedom of speech—without framing them as “you went too far, and now look what you’ve done.” That kind of framing often obscures the systemic issues at play and lets those with actual power off the hook.

 

Let’s keep calling for stronger leadership and for conversations rooted in empathy and mutual respect, but let’s also make sure we’re not inadvertently siding with forces that use fear and division to harm the most vulnerable. We can critique tactics and approaches without placing blame on the people already being hurt.

[binau]

Posted: 1/21/25 at 6:42am

I agree with you thank you - it would be silly for me to reduce these complex issues to one single cause. Also, I respect that for better or worse in terms of outcomes the progressive movement seems to always have good intentions. It’s the implementation of these good intentions that often leaves me scratching my head. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/21/25 at 7:23am

[kdogg36]

Posted: 1/21/25 at 11:32am

binau said: "As I watch this unfold the more I am enraged at the thoughtless, uncompromising ‘progressives’ whose tactics over the last 4 years handed the presidency to Trump."

The fault lies one hundred percent with every piece of total garbage that cast a vote for Trump. As I've said a million times - and I am not kidding in the least - they belong in a pile of rotting corpses.

Please don't be this stupid. The blame for Trump lies with Trumpers. Full ****ing stop.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/21/25 at 7:02pm

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/21/25 at 7:13pm

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/21/25 at 7:35pm

[Lavieboheme3090]

Posted: 1/22/25 at 4:15am

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump rescinded former President Joe Biden’s Executive Order 14087, which aimed to lower prescription drug costs for Americans.
 

Biden’s order included initiatives such as capping certain generic drug prices at $2 for Medicare beneficiaries and improving access to high-cost therapies for Medicaid recipients.

 

The revocation of this executive order halts the development of these cost-reduction models, potentially leading to higher out-of-pocket expenses for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.

This action raises questions about the federal government’s future approach to addressing prescription drug costs.

For those who supported President Trump in the recent election, is this outcome aligned with your expectations? If so, could you explain the reasoning behind this perspective?

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/22/25 at 10:19am

Police union that backed #47 upset they are releasing the J-6 insurrectionist

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/22/25 at 6:45pm

[ACL2006]

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[ACL2006]

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[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/22/25 at 6:48pm

Plans to end Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1964

[Lavieboheme3090]

Posted: 1/24/25 at 3:23am

More concerning developments affecting scientific research nationwide. This week, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) abruptly canceled scheduled meetings with little explanation. This comes amid reports that federal health agencies have been instructed to halt public communications until reviewed by a Trump appointee.
 

For context, the NIH is the largest public funder of biomedical research globally, investing over $40 billion annually. These meetings — known as “study sections” — are essential to determining which research projects receive funding. They bring together scientists from academic institutions across the country to assess and prioritize critical studies.

Dr. Chrystal Starbird, a cancer structural biologist and professor at UNC Chapel Hill, shared that her study section, focused on cancer research, was canceled via a vague email. The notice simply stated that the meeting was canceled, no further explanation could be given, and thanked participants for their service. The problem is, these meetings aren’t easily rescheduled. They involve scientists and institutions with complex timetables, and delays like this — especially indefinite ones — could seriously hinder progress on important research, including cancer studies.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/24/25 at 7:47am

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/24/25 at 7:49am

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/24/25 at 7:50am

[Bwaygurl2]

Posted: 1/24/25 at 8:47am

ACL2006 said: ""

This is honestly one of the most chilling developments yet. We are about to see the kind of thing we never expected in America. Any information that the regime thinks will be damaging will be suppressed.