Nicole Jorwic
@nicolejorwic.bsky.social
Connector of People, Issues and Coalitions. Chief of Advocacy and Campaigns @CaringAcrossGen Advocating and organizing for care. Community Living. Disability, Medicaid, Medicare. Opinions are my own. #CareCantWait
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Nicole Jorwic
@nicolejorwic.bsky.social
· Nov 24
Medicaid Is Not A Piggy Bank For Congress - Ms. Magazine
Disabled people, older adults, care workers and family caregivers would suffer if Medicaid was cut, or work requirements were enforced.
msmagazine.com
Wrote this last time Republicans came for #Medicaid Now they’re trying to use pillaging #Medicaid to fund #TaxCuts for the rich. I hate it here.
But we will persist, and #SaveMedicaid
But we will persist, and #SaveMedicaid
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Join CAP on July 20th for the prerelease screening of “Take Me Home," a film that examines the shifting demands on a young disabled woman’s family as they deal with the American health care system and other structural barriers that can destroy vulnerable families. https://ampr.gs/4vyOEVt
'Take Me Home': A Reel Progress Screening
Join the Center for American Progress for the Washington, D.C., prerelease screening of “Take Me Home.”
ampr.gs
July 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Join CAP on July 20th for the prerelease screening of “Take Me Home," a film that examines the shifting demands on a young disabled woman’s family as they deal with the American health care system and other structural barriers that can destroy vulnerable families. https://ampr.gs/4vyOEVt
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While Trump is destroying the Middle East and our NATO alliance, these folks won't ever let anyone forget that what matters first to everyone is whether they can feed their families, pay their bills, afford health care, provide child care, buy clothing... the stuff we all need.
go.bsky.app/FpeMh5Y
go.bsky.app/FpeMh5Y
April 5, 2026 at 6:58 PM
While Trump is destroying the Middle East and our NATO alliance, these folks won't ever let anyone forget that what matters first to everyone is whether they can feed their families, pay their bills, afford health care, provide child care, buy clothing... the stuff we all need.
go.bsky.app/FpeMh5Y
go.bsky.app/FpeMh5Y
The President doesn’t care about care, just war. Not affordability for families, just war.
“We can't take care of day care. We're a big country, we have 50 states, all these people, we're fighting wars. It's not possible for us to take care of daycare, Medicaid, Medicare, all these things.”
“We can't take care of day care. We're a big country, we have 50 states, all these people, we're fighting wars. It's not possible for us to take care of daycare, Medicaid, Medicare, all these things.”
April 2, 2026 at 1:25 AM
The President doesn’t care about care, just war. Not affordability for families, just war.
“We can't take care of day care. We're a big country, we have 50 states, all these people, we're fighting wars. It's not possible for us to take care of daycare, Medicaid, Medicare, all these things.”
“We can't take care of day care. We're a big country, we have 50 states, all these people, we're fighting wars. It's not possible for us to take care of daycare, Medicaid, Medicare, all these things.”
As we watch state budgets roll out all over the country, with cuts to Medicaid due to the Federal cuts from last summer, states are considering massive roll backs. As I told Sara Luterman things could get “apocalyptic”
19thnews.org/2026/03/idah...
19thnews.org/2026/03/idah...
Idaho considers an 'apocalyptic' choice for disabled people and families
Difficult budget decisions in a number of states are threatening vital programs for disabled people at home and caregivers in the workforce.
19thnews.org
March 3, 2026 at 1:58 AM
As we watch state budgets roll out all over the country, with cuts to Medicaid due to the Federal cuts from last summer, states are considering massive roll backs. As I told Sara Luterman things could get “apocalyptic”
19thnews.org/2026/03/idah...
19thnews.org/2026/03/idah...
The “fraud” rhetoric being used by the Trump administration is BS. The language they’re using about families stepping in ignores the realities of 130 million family caregivers ALREADY providing $1.1 trillion in unpaid care—We can’t be fooled this is a #TrumpAffordabilityMeltdown
February 26, 2026 at 7:36 PM
The “fraud” rhetoric being used by the Trump administration is BS. The language they’re using about families stepping in ignores the realities of 130 million family caregivers ALREADY providing $1.1 trillion in unpaid care—We can’t be fooled this is a #TrumpAffordabilityMeltdown
This is what some in the Republican Party think families need…. in the year of our lord 2026 SMH
What families need is #ChildCare #PaidLeave and support for Aging and Disabled family members wapo.st/4pB0tYn
What families need is #ChildCare #PaidLeave and support for Aging and Disabled family members wapo.st/4pB0tYn
Heritage paper on families calls for ‘marriage bootcamp,’ more babies
The conservative think tank aims to boost U.S. marriage and births through discouraging online dating, restricting pornography and creating tax credits for families.
wapo.st
January 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM
This is what some in the Republican Party think families need…. in the year of our lord 2026 SMH
What families need is #ChildCare #PaidLeave and support for Aging and Disabled family members wapo.st/4pB0tYn
What families need is #ChildCare #PaidLeave and support for Aging and Disabled family members wapo.st/4pB0tYn
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New Yorkers kept telling me the same thing: they’re thinking of leaving because they can’t afford to raise their kids here. Universal childcare isn’t just a promise — it’s how we make this a city for everyone.
December 1, 2025 at 12:11 AM
New Yorkers kept telling me the same thing: they’re thinking of leaving because they can’t afford to raise their kids here. Universal childcare isn’t just a promise — it’s how we make this a city for everyone.
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This video is devastating. Imagine dropping your child off at daycare, only to learn that ICE took a beloved caregiver in front of the children minutes after. Imagine going to work to care for beloved children, only to be ripped away from them and your own family by ICE.
Federal agents pulling a woman out of Rayito Del Sol, a daycare by Lane Tech high school
November 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
This video is devastating. Imagine dropping your child off at daycare, only to learn that ICE took a beloved caregiver in front of the children minutes after. Imagine going to work to care for beloved children, only to be ripped away from them and your own family by ICE.
Cost of living issues were at the top of voter’s minds… you know what the top cost of living is??? CARE!
This is a mandate for parties to center the care economy and investments in #ChildCare #PaidLeave and #Aging and #Disability care.
#CareCantWait
This is a mandate for parties to center the care economy and investments in #ChildCare #PaidLeave and #Aging and #Disability care.
#CareCantWait
November 5, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Cost of living issues were at the top of voter’s minds… you know what the top cost of living is??? CARE!
This is a mandate for parties to center the care economy and investments in #ChildCare #PaidLeave and #Aging and #Disability care.
#CareCantWait
This is a mandate for parties to center the care economy and investments in #ChildCare #PaidLeave and #Aging and #Disability care.
#CareCantWait
My views on today’s BS “breakthrough” on #Autism
Stop blaming moms, stop cutting REAL research and the programs that support autistic people.
Stop blaming moms, stop cutting REAL research and the programs that support autistic people.
September 23, 2025 at 12:35 AM
My views on today’s BS “breakthrough” on #Autism
Stop blaming moms, stop cutting REAL research and the programs that support autistic people.
Stop blaming moms, stop cutting REAL research and the programs that support autistic people.
The cost for EVERYTHING is going ⬆️
Plus Trump and Republicans also passed a bill that made supports go ⬇️
For the 130 million family caregivers in this country #Trumpflation will lead them to the brink
Plus Trump and Republicans also passed a bill that made supports go ⬇️
For the 130 million family caregivers in this country #Trumpflation will lead them to the brink
'More pressure on families.' Nearly half of US states are on the brink of a caregiving emergency
A new study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found nearly half of America's states are on the brink of a caregiving emergency.
www.usatoday.com
September 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The cost for EVERYTHING is going ⬆️
Plus Trump and Republicans also passed a bill that made supports go ⬇️
For the 130 million family caregivers in this country #Trumpflation will lead them to the brink
Plus Trump and Republicans also passed a bill that made supports go ⬇️
For the 130 million family caregivers in this country #Trumpflation will lead them to the brink
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RFK Jr: It's gonna be the biggest infusion of federal dollar into rural healthcare in American history
BERNIE SANDERS: Yeah. You know why? Because you're cutting $150b for rural hospitals, you're putting $50b back. That's not an infusion. That's a loss of $100b.
BERNIE SANDERS: Yeah. You know why? Because you're cutting $150b for rural hospitals, you're putting $50b back. That's not an infusion. That's a loss of $100b.
September 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
RFK Jr: It's gonna be the biggest infusion of federal dollar into rural healthcare in American history
BERNIE SANDERS: Yeah. You know why? Because you're cutting $150b for rural hospitals, you're putting $50b back. That's not an infusion. That's a loss of $100b.
BERNIE SANDERS: Yeah. You know why? Because you're cutting $150b for rural hospitals, you're putting $50b back. That's not an infusion. That's a loss of $100b.
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If you're 60, 69.1% of all job growth since your birth occurred under Democratic administrations.
If you're 45, that number is 74.7%.
If you're under 28, the number is 100%.
Happy Labor Day.
If you're 45, that number is 74.7%.
If you're under 28, the number is 100%.
Happy Labor Day.
September 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
If you're 60, 69.1% of all job growth since your birth occurred under Democratic administrations.
If you're 45, that number is 74.7%.
If you're under 28, the number is 100%.
Happy Labor Day.
If you're 45, that number is 74.7%.
If you're under 28, the number is 100%.
Happy Labor Day.
Correct, cutting #Medicaid isn’t popular with the left OR the right.
There’s no private solution, Medicaid is the only option for this mom and millions of others.
#CancelTheCuts
I’m a Proud Conservative. My Disabled Son Needs Medicaid to Live. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/o...
There’s no private solution, Medicaid is the only option for this mom and millions of others.
#CancelTheCuts
I’m a Proud Conservative. My Disabled Son Needs Medicaid to Live. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/o...
Opinion | I’m a Proud Conservative. My Disabled Son Needs Medicaid to Live.
www.nytimes.com
August 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Correct, cutting #Medicaid isn’t popular with the left OR the right.
There’s no private solution, Medicaid is the only option for this mom and millions of others.
#CancelTheCuts
I’m a Proud Conservative. My Disabled Son Needs Medicaid to Live. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/o...
There’s no private solution, Medicaid is the only option for this mom and millions of others.
#CancelTheCuts
I’m a Proud Conservative. My Disabled Son Needs Medicaid to Live. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/o...
Hey reality show doctor—a) 92% of #Medicaid beneficiaries are working b) the “able-bodied’ argument is a distraction, they gutted the program for everyone c) since CMS has historically had terrible data collection I GUARANTEE they don’t have data on tv consumption 🙄
www.rawstory.com/dr-oz-267388...
www.rawstory.com/dr-oz-267388...
'Go get a job!' Dr. Oz under fire for shaming 'able-bodied' Medicaid users
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, disparaged “able-bodied” Medicaid recipients, alleging they spend hours each day watching television or engaging in othe...
www.rawstory.com
August 15, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Hey reality show doctor—a) 92% of #Medicaid beneficiaries are working b) the “able-bodied’ argument is a distraction, they gutted the program for everyone c) since CMS has historically had terrible data collection I GUARANTEE they don’t have data on tv consumption 🙄
www.rawstory.com/dr-oz-267388...
www.rawstory.com/dr-oz-267388...
There are many villains in Medicaid but none of them are the beneficiaries or the workers who support them…
This article points out both #PrivateEquity and its move into the long-term care space AND the reality of how bad #ManagedCare is. PE and private insurance has no place in long-term care.
This article points out both #PrivateEquity and its move into the long-term care space AND the reality of how bad #ManagedCare is. PE and private insurance has no place in long-term care.
Mother with cerebral palsy struggles to hire aides after private equity takeover
In the hands of financiers, a New York Medicaid program that lets disabled and elderly participants live at home is under fire.
www.nbcnews.com
August 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
There are many villains in Medicaid but none of them are the beneficiaries or the workers who support them…
This article points out both #PrivateEquity and its move into the long-term care space AND the reality of how bad #ManagedCare is. PE and private insurance has no place in long-term care.
This article points out both #PrivateEquity and its move into the long-term care space AND the reality of how bad #ManagedCare is. PE and private insurance has no place in long-term care.
I lived in DC for a decade, moved out inauguration weekend knowing I couldn’t live through another Trump administration in district. Trump is the one who made DC unsafe, and his dictatorial actions, citing falsities about a city that I love—validated my choice, sending love to those still there ❤️
August 12, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I lived in DC for a decade, moved out inauguration weekend knowing I couldn’t live through another Trump administration in district. Trump is the one who made DC unsafe, and his dictatorial actions, citing falsities about a city that I love—validated my choice, sending love to those still there ❤️
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Republicans have tossed the rulebook out.
Here in Illinois, we will do whatever it takes to preserve democracy.
Here in Illinois, we will do whatever it takes to preserve democracy.
August 8, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Republicans have tossed the rulebook out.
Here in Illinois, we will do whatever it takes to preserve democracy.
Here in Illinois, we will do whatever it takes to preserve democracy.
“The promise of Medicaid is being shattered. But in the wake of this devastation, the dream of something better is coming into view. We have the chance to shape the future by building a system of care that leaves no one behind.” - @aijenpoo.bsky.social speaking the truth.
It's Our Turn to Build a New System of Care
We have the chance to shape the future by building a system of care that leaves no one behind.
www.thenation.com
August 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
“The promise of Medicaid is being shattered. But in the wake of this devastation, the dream of something better is coming into view. We have the chance to shape the future by building a system of care that leaves no one behind.” - @aijenpoo.bsky.social speaking the truth.
Let no member of the @GOP off the hook, they didn’t just cut #Medicaid they decimated it. Rep Lawler, you had the audacity to make promises in front of #Disabled people and their families that you wouldn’t harm them, and your vote did. We won’t forget, and won’t let you lie. Accountability is coming
Scarborough loses patience with Mike Lawler after Lawler lies that Republicans didn't actually cut Medicaid: "Congressman, you can keep talking if you want to, but are you saying you know doctors' business, you know hospital administrators' business better than they know their own business?"
August 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Let no member of the @GOP off the hook, they didn’t just cut #Medicaid they decimated it. Rep Lawler, you had the audacity to make promises in front of #Disabled people and their families that you wouldn’t harm them, and your vote did. We won’t forget, and won’t let you lie. Accountability is coming
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Jordy Meiselas: ICE didn't just lower the age requirement—they removed the age requirement. Now, at any age—you can go and join. They've riled up their base and have given them one lane to occupy: take out your anger, become an ICE agent, and chase down migrants. They are preying on people's hate.
August 8, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Jordy Meiselas: ICE didn't just lower the age requirement—they removed the age requirement. Now, at any age—you can go and join. They've riled up their base and have given them one lane to occupy: take out your anger, become an ICE agent, and chase down migrants. They are preying on people's hate.
Dems take a stand and leave their post, for you know…the future of Democracy.
The GOP—they do it for pedophiles and billionaires (and those who are both).
The GOP—they do it for pedophiles and billionaires (and those who are both).
August 8, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Dems take a stand and leave their post, for you know…the future of Democracy.
The GOP—they do it for pedophiles and billionaires (and those who are both).
The GOP—they do it for pedophiles and billionaires (and those who are both).
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🤑 HUNDREDS of MILLIONS of DOLLARS to be SPENT on a GAUDY BALLROOM at the White House…
…BUT NO MONEY 💸 for CHILDREN DYING of CANCER. 🤯
…BUT NO MONEY 💸 for CHILDREN DYING of CANCER. 🤯
August 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
🤑 HUNDREDS of MILLIONS of DOLLARS to be SPENT on a GAUDY BALLROOM at the White House…
…BUT NO MONEY 💸 for CHILDREN DYING of CANCER. 🤯
…BUT NO MONEY 💸 for CHILDREN DYING of CANCER. 🤯
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It’s almost like #Medicaid is a popular program that people want to see expanded not decimated 🤔
#CancelTheCuts
#CancelTheCuts
Nebraska Republican booed over Medicaid cuts during town hall
Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) was interrupted by boos and chants of “tax the rich” while defending the GOP’s “big, beautiful bill” and its impact on Medicaid during his Monday tow…
thehill.com
August 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM
It’s almost like #Medicaid is a popular program that people want to see expanded not decimated 🤔
#CancelTheCuts
#CancelTheCuts