Category Archives: Affordable Care Act

Open Thread | They Are All Awful People – the Entire Lot of Them..And, They Need to Be Shut Down NOW

Posted on January 29, 2024 by rikyrah

Trump Owns The GOP Establishment Published by digby on January 26, 2024 It’s no longer about Washington. His top enforcers are the red state governors Trump was so angry on Wednesday that he fired off a post on his Truth … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024 Elections, Abortion, Abortion Rights, Affordable Care Act, Authoritarian State, Breaking News, Corruption, Current Events, Customs and Border Protection, Democracy vs Fascism, Donald Trump, Economy, Education, Elections, GOP, Medicaid, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Project 2025 | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 28 Comments

Open Thread | The 2024 Election – Election Season Is Now Really Beginning

Posted on January 25, 2024 by rikyrah

It’s been obvious that the MSM is desperate to put Dolt45 back in office. They miss him. I have said for awhile that they resent the competence of President Biden and his Administration. He’s bad for their grift. Nothing that … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024 Elections, Abortion, Abortion Rights, Affordable Care Act, Breaking News, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccine, Current Events, Education, Elections, Healthcare, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Open Thread | To All Those Who Talk About ‘Not Voting in 2024’

Posted on November 13, 2023 by rikyrah

For those of you who are Black and are threatening not to vote in 2024. Oh well. Nobody is going to beg you. I don’t have the time. Anyone serious about 2024 doesn’t have the time. I have never been … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024 Elections, Abortion, Abortion Rights, activism, Affirmative Action, Affordable Care Act, Black History, Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Book Banning, Breaking News, Criminal Justice, Current Events, Democracy, Democratic Party, Department of Justice, Economics, Economy, Education, Elections, Fighting for Democracy, Gerrymandering, GOP, Healthcare, History, LGBTQ+ Community, Open Thread, Police Reform, Politics, President Joe Biden, Presidential Politics, Rikyrah's Rant, Student Loan Forgiveness, Supreme Court, The White House, Updated Jim Crow, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Open Thread | Happy Birthday, Obamacare!

Posted on September 8, 2023 by rikyrah

Ok..the ACA. But, it will forever be Obamacare to me. There are those who criticize President Obama for spending so much political capital in getting the ACA passed. But, they want to pretend that things weren’t as bad as they … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordable Care Act, Breaking News, Chief Justice John Roberts, Current Events, Democratic Party, Economics, Elections, Health, Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health, ObamaCare, Open Thread, Politics, President Obama | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Open Thread | Thank You, Madam Speaker…..for Everything…

Posted on November 18, 2022 by rikyrah

For every bill that you fought for… For knowing how to count votes and drag legislation over the finish line… For every fight you won… For the healthcare that 20 million more Americans enjoy…. For being on the side of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, Affordable Care Act, Breaking News, Current Events, Democracy, Democratic Party, Elections, Empowerment, House of Representatives, Open Thread, Politics, Speaker Nancy Pelosi | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Open Thread | More Political Happenings

Posted on November 11, 2022 by rikyrah

Just reminding you of what’s been going on with election results. This is big! WOW! For the first time since 1934, this is the first midterms in which the party in power did not lose a single state legislative chamber. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, Abortion, Abortion Rights, activism, Affordable Care Act, Body Autonomy, Breaking News, COVID-19, Critical Race Theory, Economics, Economy, Education, Healthcare, Music, Nigeria, North Korea | Tagged , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Open Thread| More Election Recaps

Posted on November 10, 2022 by rikyrah

Red wave? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 No. Let us be clear. Without illegal maps in Florida, Alabama, Ohio, the GOP would have no chance to capture The House. Let us be clear. The only way for them to win, is to cheat. Period.😠😠 … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, Abortion, Abortion Rights, activism, Affordable Care Act, Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Body Autonomy, Democratic Party, Economics, Economy, Elections, injustice, Jobs, Justice, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Student Loan Forgiveness, Supreme Court, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Open Thread | Election Results

Posted on November 9, 2022 by rikyrah

So, this happened. Today, Pennsylvania clearly sent a message about who are the rising stars in the state & the national stage. Congratulations Pennsylvania Lt. Governor-Elect @AustinDavisPA & PA Governor-Elect @JoshShapiroPA This Jewish-Black alliance cannot be broken. pic.twitter.com/XdIXpDkKAm — Down … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, Abortion, Abortion Rights, Affordable Care Act, Breaking News, Current Events, Democracy, Democratic Party, Economics, Economy, Education, Elections, GOP, Healthcare, Jobs, Justice, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

ELECTION DAY!!!

Posted on November 8, 2022 by rikyrah

Ask everyone you see today if they have voted. If they have not, implore them. Every vote matters. Democracy is on the ballot. Every right gained since 1954 is on the ballot. https://twitter.com/Kalarigamerchic/status/1589451585217654785?s=19 “It’s either democracy or it’s not. And … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Election Eve…

Posted on November 7, 2022 by rikyrah

We have some great candidates out here…all over the country… If you haven’t voted…..TOMORROW IS IT!! If this doesn’t sum up the GOP….THEY MEAN THIS!😠 https://twitter.com/TinaDuryea/status/1589423998978633728?s=19 Make your plan to vote: https://t.co/ZKn8fJEh9z. pic.twitter.com/UeQg3yJMed — The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) October 31, 2022 … Continue reading →

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