Michael Chameides

Supervisor for Hudson's 3rd Ward in Columbia County, NY | Communications & Policy Director, @DemocracyRural

[Institute for Policy Studies @IPS_DC]

For rural communities, Congress’s cuts to Medicaid are especially devastating, and could result in many hospitals shutting down, writes @chameides.

It’s already hard for many Americans to access healthcare. We should support those that need it most.https://t.co/izzyGaeN7M

[Institute for Policy Studies @IPS_DC]

This fall, the GOP-led Congress has remained idle while rural Americans suffer from disastrous policy decisions.

Here are 5 issue areas where elected officials must show up to support the people they represent.

@DemocracyRural's @chameides https://t.co/Ww8RbQaTOa

[Institute for Policy Studies @IPS_DC]

As ICE raids terrorize communities large and small, Americans should take a lesson from Marshalltown and tell Congress: We’re stronger when everyone is free to participate and contribute.

@chameides of @DemocracyRural: https://t.co/DgubRtq9Uv

[Institute for Policy Studies @IPS_DC]

Despite the region’s reputation, immigrants in Marshalltown, Iowa, have become a cornerstone of the community.

Over the years, the town's citizens banded together to overcome crisis, proving once again that we’re stronger together, writes @chameides. https://t.co/DgubRtq9Uv

[Michael Chameides @chameides]

The government is shut down and ignoring the upcoming deadline to prevent massive healthcare cost increases. But there is another way. The #RuralPolicyAction Report outlines policies Congress could take immediately to deliver for the American people.

[Rural Democracy Initiative @DemocracyRural]

⭐ 40 organizations
⭐ 26 policy priorities to support working people, small businesses, and family farmers who are the backbone of the economy
⭐4 rural stories that show how policy can either help or hinder rural communities

➡️https://t.co/JDqv3G9H6T #RuralPolicyAction

[Main Street Alliance / Main Street Action @mainstreetweets]

Let's revitalize rural America! We're proud to join @DemocracyRural for this Rural Policy Action Report focused on what's at stake and identifying solutions to support small towns, farmers, and small business owners across the US. Read more: https://t.co/zCuDmZGNlf

[Institute for Policy Studies @IPS_DC]

GOP lawmakers are working to cut basic needs programs in order to fund more tax breaks for the wealthy.

Unless Congress can stand up for what’s right, here are six ways that Trump's budget would hurt rural Americans, writes @DemocracyRural’s @chameides. https://t.co/VZi6kBCCYE

[Elizabeth Warren @SenWarren]

President Trump just fired almost the entire staff of the CFPB, who protect you from getting scammed by Wall Street.

This is another assault on consumers and our democracy by Trump's lawless Administration.

We will fight back with everything we've got.

[Public News Service @PNS_News]

In Columbia County, southeast of Albany, the Board of Supervisors is considering a resolution stating its opposition to federal #Medicaid cuts. Backers of the resolution say cuts would have severe impacts for more than a quarter of county residents.

https://t.co/i0OSpEBG4N

[Michael Chameides @chameides]

The Trump-backed temporary funding bill would give DOGE even more power to disrupt services that rural families rely on, increasing costs and making everyday life harder. @SenSchumer & @SenGillibrand: show strength and oppose it. #HandsOffAmerica

[Michael Chameides @chameides]

@SouthernCommons @DemocracyRural @wifarmersunion @CourierNewsroom Right, they are taking money from farmers to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.

[Michael Chameides @chameides]

The farmers followed through on their end of the contract, fronting $30K to stop erosion and protect clean water. But the Trump admin is breaking contracts with the Pape's and thousands of farmers, adding tremendous financial stress. Reinstate the funds!
https://t.co/5uAkybh6wL

[Families Over Billionaires @FOB_Action]

An op-ed from Michael Chameides of @DemocracyRural on how Trump's trickle down tax policies will hurt rural economies 👇

"The Trump administration’s top priority in 2025 is to give more lavish tax breaks to the wealthy and corporations while paying for them with cuts to everything from health care to public safety. On January 27, Trump tried to freeze Medicaid payments, economic development grants earmarked to rural communities and support for small businesses. With major portions of Trump’s 2017 tax legislation set to expire at the end of the year, he is calling for a new tax policy that further concentrates power for the most dominant corporations to benefit the wealthiest people. This is a big problem for rural communities and small towns that rely on small businesses to build a stronger economy and a better democracy."

Read more here: https://t.co/8auc0QxrOE

#TaxFairnessNOW

[Michael Chameides @chameides]

Thriving rural communities have one thing in common: successful small businesses. We should have a tax policy that supports working people and our local entrepreneurs.

[Rural Democracy Initiative @DemocracyRural]

3 ways to support rural small businesses
1⃣ ultra-wealthy pay their share of taxes
2⃣ Affordable health care
3⃣ Don’t let the ultra-rich evade our tax rules

@mainstreetweets & @SmlBizMajority show how fair taxes could bolster our economy. @Barn_Raising
https://t.co/fHw8xLRuJg

[Main Street Alliance / Main Street Action @mainstreetweets]

Today’s tax code disproportionately benefits large corporations and high-income individuals, leaving small biz owners with limited support. That's why we're running a snap survey to find out what changes you want made as the TCJA expires. Survey: https://t.co/pjfUkC7Ds9

[Michael Chameides @chameides]

If Republicans are serious about reining in big ag and #makeamericahealthyagain, they can get started right now. Pass a #FarmBill that supports farmers, cut the giant handouts to corporations, and fund nutrition programs.

[Cory Booker @CoryBooker]

For years I have been raising the alarm of the dangers of our current food system. We’re prioritizing corporations feeding us unhealthy products instead of family farmers growing fresh, healthy foods - and we let too many dangerous chemicals flood our food system.

We all must come together to build a system that works for all.

[PolitiFact @PolitiFact]

No, Trump did not "salvage" the Affordable Care Act. Vance's claim is False. https://t.co/L0QcC0wuux

[Michael Thomas @curious_founder]

I’d trust the Governor of Minnesota on housing.

[Innovation Ohio @innovationohio]

JD Vance wants to talk about the opioid epidemic, but two years ago he was called out for making a fake opioid nonprofit charity: https://t.co/8Fvkk4iQ49 #VPDebate

[Michael Chameides @chameides]

A few companies control poultry production and use their outsized power to suppress wages, raise prices, and retaliate against farmers who speak out. Let's rein in these corporations and prioritize the working families, farmers, and small businesses that drive the economy.

[Rural Democracy Initiative @DemocracyRural]

Rural voters supports “cracking down on meat processing monopolies and ensuring local businesses can compete.” @fstockman reports on our new rural poll, with insight from @iowacci, @FarmActionFund, and @AustinFrerick.

https://t.co/M3qWRT84qF