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It is with💔on #ValentinesDay that I am announcing I will be deactivating my Twitter account as of 3/14/22. I don't have the physical & emotional energy to fight Twitter's marginalization of the disability community & for a blue check for my advocacy anymore (see note below). 1/4 The good news is that I will continue to be a Patient Advocate and Instagram.com will be my new home-base for the foreseeable future (@morethanmy_SLE) and I will post my continued fight for my advocacy for affordable & accessible health care in DC.💜2/4

It's #Pride month & I want to share a story of growing up as a #LGBTQ teenager during the 1980's in NYC at the height of the AIDS pandemic.

I came out at 15 years old. This was considered to be young in 1985. But, I couldn't keep my story to myself, and told my family & friends. My family & friends were supportive of me coming out to them. My mom had an exceptionally emotional reaction. Not because she didn't support my feelings, but since a disproportionate amount of Americans happened to be gay men contracting AIDS. It seemed, like a death sentence. 💔

🚨US Senators
AL: Senator Jones (202) 224-4124 Senator Shelby (202) 224-5744

AK: Senator Murkowski (202) 224-6665 Senator Sullivan (202) 224-3004

AZ: Senator McSally (202) 224-2235 Senator Sinema (202) 224-4521

AR: Senator Boozman (202) 224-4843 Senator Cotton (202) 224-2353 CA: Senator Feinstein (202) 224-3841 Senator Harris (202) 224-3553

CO: Senator Bennet (202) 224-5852 Senator Gardner (202) 224-5941

CT: Senator Blumenthal (202) 224-2823 Senator Murphy (202) 224-4041

DE: Senator Carper (202) 224-2441 Senator Coons (202) 224-5042

Take a trip with me with gratitude and these are just some of the members of Congress I met with to #ProtectOurCare in 2019.

Ready? Let's take a trip around the country and give thanks for the Reps fighting for our #PreExistingConditions protections.(Thread)

1/ Before we begin this journey, I want to remember the late great Congressman Cummings.

He thanked me in July for taking my pain, turning it into a passion, to do my purpose. I will never forget those words, nor will I forget the Congressman. #RestInPower

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The Trump Administration cut advertising funding to ACA 2020 Open Enrollment.

I spent 5 days in total in Congress with your members & made 20 videos.

They want to remind each and every one of you to #GetCovered by Sunday, 12/15!

Whether you live in their state or district.

1/ .@SenDougJones wants Alabama and you to #GetCovered

Please go to healthcare.gov by 12/15!

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We *must* not let health care get lost in the news cycle.

We must continue to #ProtectOurCare

The protections of 130M w/#PreExistingConditions are counting on us.

I live with over 10+ PECs & have gone to DC 24x.

YOUR Reps are fighting for ALL Americans!

#NeverGiveUp

1/15 Here's what Senator @SenDougJones is doing to #ProtectOurCare for the United States

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🚨🚨The lies about the Trump Administration wanting to #ProtectOurCare stop TODAY! The dismantling of the law of the land has been going on since day 1 of this Administration to remove protections for 130M w/#PreExistingConditions

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https://twitter.com/TeamTrump/status/1131954042370961408

After failing to repeal the #ACA in Congress in 2017, in 2/2018, 18 @GOP AG's & 2 GOP Governors Filed a Lawsuit to Repeal the #ACA in the U.S. Northern District of TX. 2/

State officials are concerned that the proposed federal PUBLIC CHARGE rule could increase the uninsured rate, which would have a NEGATIVE financial impact and increase health programs’ administrative burden.

Here's how & why YOU must advocate against it before 12/10! THREAD 1/15 @DHSgov has proposed significant changes to public charge determination policies that would affect the immigration status of certain individuals. The concept of determining an immigrant a public charge has been a provision in US immigration policies since the late 1800s. 2/15

The courage of #ChristineBlaseyFord to #StopKavanaugh has given me strength to speak out about an experience I had years ago.

I was dating a man 19, I was 17. We had consensual sexual experiences together.

We went to dinner, movies, & 1 night he forced himself on me. 1/4 I lived at home, my mom was out. We were in my bedroom. I knew him for months. What began as kissing, escalated a bit further, but I had wanted to call it a night. He wouldn't take no for an answer. He threw me down on my bed, & pinned my arms behind my head. 2/4

Feb. 2018, 18 @GOP AG's & 2 GOP Governors Filed a Lawsuit to Repeal the #ACA in the U.S. Northern District of TX

This lawsuit is currently being heard. This is what it means to YOUR healthcare if Kavanaugh is confirmed. #ProtectOurCare #WhatsAtStake (THREAD)1/15 These are the Republican state attorneys general and governors from 20 states that filed the lawsuit in February 2018 in the U.S. Northern District of Texas.

#ProtectOurCare #WhatsAtStake 2/15

On the 17 Anniversary of #September11th, 2001. I wanted to share my story.

I was born & raised in Manhattan. When I was young, I loved going to the Twin Towers, they were a magical place for me.

Being 100 stories high and seeing the whole island of Manhattan was amazing. I was at work. At the time, I was working for NBC and had an office with a TV. I came in that bright, blue-sky crystal clear morning early to catch-up on some work. At 9am someone came running into my office and told me to turn on my Television.

#TuesdayThoughts

Plz SHARE YOUR STORIES:

On 9/20, I have 14 DC Senate meetings to protect #ACA #PreExistingConditions #Medicaid & #Medicare

STATES:

AL
IL
KS
MD
MO
NJ
OR
TN
TX
WA
WI
VT

DM your healthcare story w/FULL name CITY/Zip by 9/17. 100% confidential!

Need your VOICE! ATTN ALABAMA: Please SHARE YOUR AL Health Care STORIES:

On 9/20, I have 14 DC Senate meetings to protect #ACA #PreExistingConditions #Medicaid & #Medicare

DM your healthcare story w/FULL name CITY/Zip by 9/17. 100% confidential! Need your VOICE!

On 7/27/17, the day of the #SkinnyRepeal Vote-A-Rama, I went to DC to meet with any Senate office that would listen to my healthcare story. I was terrified of #ACA repeal.

I had 8 spontaneous meetings that day.

At 515pmET I met w/@SenJohnMcCain Legislative Assistant. 1/5 @SenJohnMcCain's LA began to cry when I told her I had #Lupus (turned out her friend has it). She apologized & explained her friend had to move from DC, to a climate more conducive to the disease. But now she didn't have the same care. So I provided resources to help. 2/5

Under The Affordable Care Act, Health insurers can NOT charge more or deny coverage to you or your dependents on your insurance b/c of #PreExistingConditions of ANY kind.

Here are the 20 @GOP state AGs & Governors trying to nullify the #ACA

What YOU need to know!

(THREAD) 1/15 Feb.18: 20 States, led by TX, sued, claiming #ACA was illegal:

AL
AR
AZ
FL
GA
IN
KS
LA
ME (Gov. Paul LePage)
MS (Gov. Phil Bryant)
MI
NE
ND
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
WI
WV

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On the 8th Anniversary of #ACA it's crucial to demonstrate how our President has undermined healthcare for MILLIONS via #ACASabotage since his inauguration.

This THREAD is dedicated to everyone who used their voice to save healthcare & why we all must be a #HealthCareVoter 1/30 1/20/17: Trump's #ACA Executive Order directs federal agencies begin ❌ ACA “to maximum extent permitted by law.”

EO delays ACA provisions imposing tax, fee, or other costs & develops “free & open market” in health care among states.

Repeal legislation begins. #ACASabotage 2/30

Please RT!

🆘It is MOST likely that #Senate WILL consider the #GrahamCassidy #ACA repeal bill before end of the month🆘

(THREAD) 1/10 #GrahamCassidyBill sponsors claim they are closing in on the votes to pass this #ACA repeal! #ProtectOurCare

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