Thread by @JMForCalifornia

As politicians are jockeying to save face with both their constituents and lobbyists, trading in the universally desired #MedicareForAll, for the #MedicareForMore slogan pushed by #neoliberals, I echo the words of my sister-in-arms @MuyMexi when I say the following; (1/X)

This should not be happening in the “greatest country in the world”. People should not be forced to choose between food and the table and insulin to treat their bodies for the food they are going to eat. #MedicareForAll removes that barrier for all people.
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I used to work for @Medtronic Diabetes Helpline, helping insulin patients troubleshoot their devices. One of the things I learned while working there is the extreme pain that #Diabetes patients have to subject themselves to, just to live a “Normal” life.

I myself, suffer from #bipolardisorder, #anxiety and depression on occasion, and although I do my best to hide it, there are times when I would give anything to sit down with a therapist once a week to keep myself on track. But I can’t afford it.

For every one of me, there are a thousand Americans who need medical attention now or they will be dead within the year. We do not have time for half-measures and broken promises. The time for courage and bold policy decisions is now. As Senator, I will not rest until every one..

Of my constituents is covered from cradle to grave, by a national healthcare plan that every single industrialized country in the world has and can afford. It is the moral thing to do. We can afford it. Anyone who tells you different, DGAF about you. I do.
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@threadreaderapp be a dear and unroll this. 🥰

I repeat, shit like this should not be happening in #Murica

I repeat again, shit like this should not be happening in America.
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