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Barbra’s memoir “My Name Is Barbra” Available in hardcover, ebook and audiobook. Order here:
May 19, 2023 5 tweets 1 min read
As the 5th Circuit now debates the so called "abortion pill, it is important to look at the facts. The case should have been dimississed for lack of standing. The plaintiffs could show no tangible harm. The FDA first approved mifepristone for medical termination of pregnancy more than 20 years ago after extensive scientific evidence and data was presented and reviewed. It has been safely used since 2000 and since 2016 has been approved for use through ten weeks gestation.
Jun 26, 2021 5 tweets 2 min read
A look inside the process of #RainbowConnection, as seen in the #ReleaseMe2 liner notes, written by Barbra’s longtime A&R Jay Landers:

"When songwriters Paul Williams and Kenny Ascher were asked by Jim Henson to write songs for the 1979 motion picture, The Muppet Movie, they- Image -took inspiration from the animated Disney classic, Pinocchio. Williams recalled being profoundly touched by Jiminy Cricket’s warmhearted performance of “When You Wish Upon A Star” and wanted to write a song that evoked a similar feeling. -
Nov 2, 2020 8 tweets 1 min read
5 more reasons to vote against Trump. 
1. With Steve Bannon’s arrest, there have been seven of Trump’s close associates who have been arrested or indicted since he took office. Other Trump collaborators charged with crimes include Paul Manafort, Rick Gates, Roger Stone, Michael Flynn, Michael Cohen and George Papadopoulos.
Nov 1, 2020 4 tweets 1 min read
4 more reasons to vote against Trump.
1. Trump used nepotism and disregards security clearances in order to usher his daughter/son-in-law into important leadership positions for which they are unqualified. His sons continue trading on their name to do business around the globe. 2. Trump was fined $2 million and admitted to misusing his foundation funds for personal interests.
Oct 31, 2020 5 tweets 1 min read
Five more reasons to vote against Trump

1. While Americans are distracted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Trump has reversed over 100 environmental regulations. 2. Trump is increasing pollution in our air and drinking water by forcing the removal of environmental protections in our laws.
Oct 30, 2020 6 tweets 1 min read
Six more reasons to vote against Trump

1. Trump hid in his bunker then had peaceful protestors attacked with tear gas outside the White House so he could have a photo op in front of a church. 2. Trump has exacerbated race relations, maligning Black Lives Matter protestors and dismissing calls for justice, while comparing himself to Abraham Lincoln.
Oct 29, 2020 9 tweets 1 min read
7 Foreign policy reasons to reject Trump in this election.

1. Trump praises dictators like Putin and Erdogan, devaluing and insulting our allies, and undermining NATO. 2. Our Kurdish allies fought ISIS for us in Syria (losing 11,000 men to our 7 men). Then Trump abandoned them to help Russia and Turkey by greenlighting Erdogan’s invasion, which left at least 200 dead and 170,000 displaced from their homes.
Oct 29, 2020 6 tweets 1 min read
Why Trump has to go...

1. Trump has called both COVID19 and climate change “a hoax” -- which science has proved it certainly is not! 2. Trump used an unapproved, experimental drug derived from fetal tissue, lifesaving research that might have saved his life. His Administration is against that research and is trying to outlaw it now with the forced confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
Oct 30, 2019 5 tweets 1 min read
Trump says we have to vote for him or the economy will suffer. It’s another of his con jobs. Just look at the lies he’s told about the the American economy and middle class opportunity.

1. Trump promised to replace the ACA with something better. He came up with nothing. 2. He promised to never cut social safety nets. But his 2020 budget cuts the social safety net, like Medicare.

3. Trump promised to revive manufacturing. Under his leadership it has slowed and stalled with his trade war.
Aug 20, 2019 5 tweets 1 min read
Trump says we have to vote for him or the economy will suffer. It’s another of his con jobs. Just look at the lies he’s told about the the American economy and middle class opportunity.

1. Trump promised to replace the ACA with something better. He came up with nothing. 2. He promised to never cut social safety nets. But his 2020 budget cuts the social safety net, like Medicare.

3. Trump promised to revive manufacturing. Under his leadership it has slowed and stalled with his trade war.