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- PW
Farmers across the country are paying the price for President Trump’s war with Iran. Farmers at Nitty Gritty Grain in Charlotte told me how the price of everything from fuel to shipping fees has jumped, straining their margins even more than before.
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- JH
Meet TJ, a Coloradan we spoke with this week at Denver Health. He shared with us how he’s navigating disastrous health care cuts in the midst of his own health journey.
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- RB
Ads aimed at kids selling firearms—including assault weapons, like the GOAT-15—are deceptive, destructive, & deadly. We need to pass the Responsible Firearms Marketing Act to stop gun manufacturers from targeting the vulnerabilities & insecurities of children.
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- SW
10. Last, but definitely not least: It’s fun as hell to fight the bad guys!! So let’s saddle up for a big ol’ fight.
- SW
If we want to shed those labels, the best way to do that is to wage a big ol’ fight; better still against bad ol’ villains; better still if the fight is against fraud and corruption to protect families from being swindled.
- SW
9. Many Americans think Democrats are “weak” and “don’t fight.”
- SW
We shouldn’t leave the villains out of the story. Every story is better with a villain, and these are first-class villains. We would do well to talk loudly about the villainy.
- SW
8. Fossil fuel’s climate denial fraud operation and dark money corruption operation are villains right out of Central Casting (cue the moustache twirl).
- SW
My four-year-old grandchild knows that 9 is less than 18, but Trumpsters lie about this constantly. BTW: People don’t like liars.
- SW
7. Or you can look at power contracts like Revolution Wind’s, whose offshore wind power by contract comes on our grid at 9 cents per kWh, into a grid that averages 18 cents per kWh.
- SW
(Add enough clean power to the grid, and those big polluting units don’t run at all — because they cost too much.)
- SW
6. It’s easy to prove that clean is cheaper: grids run the least expensive power first, and what they run first is clean power. When that runs out, they go up their “generation stack” to more-expensive fossil fuel units.
- SW
Every blocked kilowatt of clean energy comes instead from fossil fuel. Customers’ rates go WAY up, and all that extra cost families pay goes to (cue drumroll) Trump’s corrupt fossil fuel donors. It’s on purpose.
- SW
5. Electricity costs are slamming Americans, as a result of a not-so-covert Trump plan to stall or block inexpensive clean energy.
- SW
Be prepared, is the motto. Truth-teller is the role. Which means telling it.
- SW
4. Insurance meltdowns happen “gradually, then all at once.” When “all at once” hits (and it will), Democrats will want to have built a sturdy foundation of honesty and credibility to contrast with Republican and fossil-fuel lies.
- SW
In Florida, 46% of Trump voters (yes, Trump voters!) see the link between their insurance meltdown and “climate change.” The public gets it. We push on an open door.
- SW
3. The connection to climate change is obvious. 92% of Texans are concerned about home insurance cost; 66% see the link to “climate-driven extreme weather.”
- SW
The economic pain, bad already, will widen and worsen. One warning is a $25 trillion hit to global real estate markets. That’s Crash-level stuff.
- SW
2. Insurance meltdown cascades into mortgage markets and property values. Florida, first and worst into this mess, now leads the country in lost residential property value.
- SW
Behind the cost impact is huge hassle factor, as insurers abandon customers and whole markets, and families suddenly face massive “get new insurance” problems.
- SW
1. In some states, the top economic issue is the home insurance meltdown. Start with a big cost, add a huge increase, and you get big cost impact on families.
- SW
Top 10 reasons why Democrats need to talk about climate change now: 🧵
- JS
Health care prices are rising across the board. Yesterday, I spoke with Elise, a Granite State student with Type 1 diabetes about my INSULIN Act and what it would mean to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs to $35 a month.
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- EW
@markruffalo.bsky.social and @matthewstoller.bsky.social are exactly right. This fight isn't over. We need to block this merger and break up monopolies everywhere.
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/07/opinion/hollywood-merger-fear-paramount-warner-bros.html
- AK
Stop two on my western MN rural economy tour: Lake Benton. I was at Bolt’s Grocery, owned by Kelly & Bill Bolt. With groceries and a cafe, it is a gathering place for all. With the fishing opener Saturday we had to check out the minnow tank! Like I said, they’ve got it all.
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- RG
Trump started this war and Arizona families are paying for it every day. Gas is up 52%. $1.56 more a gallon since the start of the war in February and nobody in this administration can tell you when it ends.
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- SW
link:https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/picture/2026/may/07/where-microplastics-are-going-on-holiday-this-year-the-stephen-collins-cartoon
- EM
www.nytimes.com/2026/05/06/c...
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/06/climate/irena-renewables-energy-cost.html
- EM
Wind, solar, and storage free us from fossil-fueled wars and price spikes. Renewable energy = energy independence.
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- JR
Thank you to all the amazing teachers out there for shaping our future & inspiring young minds! Teachers deserve not only our gratitude during #TeacherAppreciationWeek, but also year-round respect, support, mentoring, & investment.
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- TK
Great to visit Rappahannock Goodwill Industries in Fredericksburg today to learn about their CareerPath Accelerator, an innovative AI-enabled program to help job-seekers identify their skills and find jobs with employers. I'll keep working to pass legislation that expands access to job training.
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- MW
Trump is asking for $1 billion for a ballroom. What could that cover instead?
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- JM
Wonderful to speak with Democrats in Baker County this weekend. Taking on Trump’s cruel policies is going to take all of us—this is an all hands on deck moment!
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- MB
We must fight for our public lands and the workers who protect them.
- MB
President Trump has decimated Colorado's public lands workforce. Our forests drive our outdoor rec economy and provide clean drinking water for millions of people. Gutting the workforce that manages these critical resources puts all of us at risk, especially as we head into peak fire season.
link:https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/01/colorado-lost-public-lands-jobs/
- TB
Everywhere I travel across Wisconsin, I hear from families who are being crushed by the high cost of housing. I had a great discussion with leaders in Eau Claire about how our bipartisan bill will help bring down housing costs and rein in corporate landlords from buying up single-family homes.
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- PW
I continued my Common Grounds tour with a listening session in Middlebury. I heard from Vermonters on issues from flood recovery, resisting President Trump’s mass deportation campaign, and mending the strained relationship between the U.S. and Canada.
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- TK
Happy National Small Business Week! VA’s small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and I’ll continue to do all I can to safeguard them from economic uncertainty. This week and every week, I encourage everyone to visit and support the small businesses in your communities.
- LR
Under Pete Hegseth, military plans aren't the only thing leaking. They knew about a jet fuel leak contaminating Chesapeake Bay for MONTHS and covered it up. It's not enough to put our service members at risk, they're putting people and crops in harms way here at home as well.
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- JR
PSA: Quick reminder that this Sunday is Mother’s Day. Don’t forget to pick out a card (before they run out), send flowers (before they sell out), or plan ahead to show your Mom the love and appreciation she deserves!
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- GP
I was proud to help secure $15 million in funding for the Port of Monroe. This investment will help the Port make necessary dock upgrades to improve operations and support key Michigan supply chains. www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...
link:https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-announces-15-million-in-federal-funding-for-port-of-monroe
- PM
Hantavirus is the latest virus outbreak in the news right now. I promise you it won't be the last. It's not a question of IF there will be another pandemic, it's a question of WHEN. Americans need to realize Trump is razing our public health infrastructure to the ground.
link:https://www.notus.org/health-science/experts-worried-us-response-hantavirus
- KG
The American people are going to be paying for Trump's war over and over and over again.
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- JS
The cost of housing has skyrocketed in the Granite State, making it harder for families to find a home they can afford. I visited the Villages at Craft Hill, which is a great example of the type of solutions we need to increase access to affordable housing in rural New Hampshire.
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- TD
Remember when Trump said “we can't take care of daycare?” Now he wants $1 billion taxpayer dollars for his golden ballroom.
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- JR
Great to say hello to Washoe County seniors and AARP Nevada! From allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug prices to expanding health care options, I’ll always support Nevada’s seniors.
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- AK
Stop One of my western Minnesota rural tour: Marshall! Met with the Mayor and chamber and city leadership and day care providers to discuss ideas for RURAL child care. To expand our economy we need more available child care! I’ve long supported federal efforts on this front.
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- MW
Gas is now $4.56 a gallon, and tens of billions of taxpayer dollars have been wasted on a war of choice.
- JH
Small businesses create more than jobs. They create community. That’s why we’re always fighting in Washington to support small businesses. Go support your favorite local biz this week! (3/3)
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