VOCAL_US

VOCAL-US (Voices of Communities Activists and Leaders). Building on 25 years of power and leadership from NY, KY, and TX.

[VOCAL_US @VOCAL_US]

Today, we are joining @VOCALNewYork and leaving this platform. This space no longer serves our work and has become a toxic environment where our voices are censored and marginalized.

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[VOCAL-KY @VOCALKentucky]

Brittany Morris, who helps run VOCAL-KY’s drop-in center, speaking on proposed federal cuts to Medicaid:

“People will die. They won’t have access to life-saving medical treatment because they’ll get turned away for not having health insurance.”

https://t.co/5Mr3I7TmU3

[VOCAL-KY @VOCALKentucky]

"So far only one unlawful camping citation has been dismissed outright - the one issued to Crabtree, who complained that police became more hostile after the law took effect.

'Criminalizing the homeless is not right,' Crabtree said from VOCAL-KY office."
https://t.co/NnEJqOJaPP

[VOCAL_US @VOCAL_US]

“As ARPA funds dwindle & Congress plans for cuts to communities, millions are still struggling. The nation’s income inequality is a glaring injustice, where the ultra-rich have amassed unimaginable wealth, while poor & working families are left behind.”

https://t.co/NZwxgT1KEt

[VOCAL_US @VOCAL_US]

NEW: 70+ orgs sound the alarm on federal budget cuts on 4th anniversary of the American Rescue Plan Act.

We saw the good that bold investments from the federal gov’t did for our communities - but now those same services are under attack!

https://t.co/NqEbY6kw4p

[VOCAL_US @VOCAL_US]

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[VOCAL_US @VOCAL_US]

Elon Musk just makes shit up! Lies and then uses his money & influence to try & make you believe it.

He’s gonna gut government, make more people poor, homeless and struggling to survive

Then he’s gonna call them animals who need to be locked up and put away.

Watch

[VOCAL_US @VOCAL_US]

The richest man in the world is gonna cut your social security, gut Medicaid, defund HUD & public health.

He’s gonna make more people poor, homeless and struggling to survive.

Then he’s gonna call them animals who need to be locked up and put away.

[More Perfect Union @MorePerfectUS]

BREAKING: Elon Musk called Social Security "the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time" in an interview with Joe Rogan.

[B L A K E L E Y™℠©® LLC @_iamblakeley]

@MorePerfectUS Speaking of them coming for our social security…

[ShamekaParrishWright @Seasoned4u]

Today is my father Gregory Lee Scruggs 66th Birthday! We miss him dearly. May he rest in peace. ❤️ My father always kept it real. Because of him I remember to love, create, live, learn, give grace, laugh, and appreciate life. That's how we truly honor those we have lost. ❤️

Today was a great day! I spent most of my day with some amazing young people at the 5th Annual Justice Fest! Listening to the passion and ideas of our youth truly inspires me. I do what I do to be what I didn't have. Honored to be a pitch panelist and to support their work moving forward. #WeAreJCPS and so much more! Shout to all the youth, the organizers, sponsors and volunteers.

Last night, I was finally able to show up and support Change Today, Change Tomorrow for their 4th Annual The Black Recharge: Hair Show at Whirling Tiger. Congratulations to all the models, stylists, and 🏆 winners. Excellent way to end a roller-coaster of a week!
#screenshotsaturday #itsthelittlethings #happybirthday #saturdayvibes #aslongasthekidsloveme #TeamShameka #wedeservebetter #wegettheretogether

[VOCAL_US @VOCAL_US]

True! And…

Trump, DOGE & the GOP are gonna make people homeless, and keep people living on streets.

Then they’re gonna give contracts to private companies to lock up our friends & fam who can’t afford a place to live.

[Really American 🇺🇸 @ReallyAmerican1]

BREAKING: Warren nails it. “Trump ran for office saying he’d cut costs for ordinary families. On day one. Now we're in the second month & what we're watching is cuts for billionaires in their taxes, paid for by driving up costs for middle class families.

[Tax War Room @TaxWarRoom]

This just happened.

[Tax War Room @TaxWarRoom]

This Republican congressman said their plan to slash trillions from programs like Medicaid is just “the first step.”

They’re saying the quiet part out loud.

[National Homelessness Law Center @homeless_law]

INDIANA ACTION ALERT! The billionaire-backed Cicero Institute is trying to push through a law that would make homelessness worse, not better.

The final vote is today (Thur).

Please share this action alert from @ProsperityInd with your Indiana friends!

[VOCAL-KY @VOCALKentucky]

“Suboxone put me on the right track and it should be available to everyone whether they can afford it or not. Everyone deserves the chance that I was given."

Listen to our very own Brittany Morris telling her lifesaving story (and share yours): https://t.co/CDA9ZoD5vk

[People's Action @PplsAction]

🚨 Tell Congress: Don’t cut funding to give handouts to billionaires!

Trump and his billionaire allies are working to cut funding for essential programs like health care, housing, & climate action. Tell your members of Congress to #StopTheCuts: https://t.co/b7QDA8sDkU

[People's Action @PplsAction]

“I am scared right now...I’m in the Rapid Rehousing program—after the end of this year, I might end up back in the street. THAT'S NOT RIGHT.”

Alfredo w/@VOCALTexas is in DC to tell Congress: We all deserve the opportunity to thrive and to live with dignity. #PeopleOverProfits

[VOCAL_US @VOCAL_US]

Valentine’s Day story from our VOCAL fam in Kentucky

[VOCAL-KY @VOCALKentucky]

Louisville VOCAL-KY executives when from unhoused to helping community

A Valentine’s Day story from our VOCAL-KY fam!

TY ⁦@courierjournal⁩ for sharing it! https://t.co/OmRXOE1PMs

[VOCAL-KY @VOCALKentucky]

Louisville VOCAL-KY executives when from unhoused to helping community

A Valentine’s Day story from our VOCAL-KY fam!

TY ⁦@courierjournal⁩ for sharing it! https://t.co/OmRXOE1PMs

[VOCAL_US @VOCAL_US]

This right here! 👇

[Robert Reich @RBReich]

Just a thought: what if we stopped measuring the economy by the state of the stock market and started measuring it based on how many people are housed and clothed and fed?