Public policy matters, advocate for justice, UCC, married into Spartan family, Albion Brit. MI League 4 Public Policy. Tweets my own.
Lansing, MI
Joined May 2009
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Why our 110 year old organization can no longer stay silent on the issue of abortion. The women we have historically advocated for, those with low incomes and women of color, will be most negatively impacted if abortion is not available. @MichLeague
Karen HolcombMerrill retweeted
I was at the White House when the Affordable Care Act was signed into law. I remember that sense of hope, that all Americans would be able to access affordable healthcare.
15 years later, @tombarrettmi7 is voting to take that away.
He should vote for Michiganders’ healthcare and our pocketbooks - not tax breaks for billionaires.
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The House is trying to vote as soon as today on their budget bill. Several members who declared they wouldn’t cut Medicaid have now gone quiet as their ‘walk-the-plank’ moment approaches.
Forget what you promised? Don’t worry. We have receipts. 🧵🧾
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We have an incredible panel lined up for our Champions for Kids event:
Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, @MichiganLEAP
Portia Roberson, @Focus_HOPE
Alicia Guevara Warren, @ecic4kids
Leslie Boissiere, @AECFNews
Shelley Irwin, @WGVURadio
Reserve your spot ASAP at bit.ly/ChampionsForKids2024
Joining with this group of women to use our privilege and power to support Kamala Harris! #AnswerTheCall2024
Kamala just broke Zoom again.
Tonight's Zoom to support Kamala Harris is now the first EVER IN HISTORY to have over 100,000 participants.
#AnswerTheCall2024
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Karen HolcombMerrill retweeted
On Sunday night, 44,000 women gathered with @WinWithBLKWomen to support Kamala Harris, and raised over $1 million. It’s our turn to show up. So that’s what we’re doing.
Hold this date and time.
Registration link to follow. Link to donate in bio.
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I’m giving one lucky follower the full True Gretch experience consisting of:
✍🏼 A signed copy of True Gretch
🔥 A Light While Reading True Gretch candle
📖 A True Gretch + TGGCC bookmark
🍺 A True Gretch + TGGCC pint glass
To win:
❤️ Like
🔁 Repost
✅ Follow
I’ll randomly pick a winner later this week.
And just to be clear: this giveaway is not affiliated with Gretchen Whitmer or Simon & Schuster. I just want to share this great book with one of you. 🙂
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I hope you had a great Pride. Please remember that just because some of our dreams came true doesn’t mean we give up on making sure everyone, especially in our community, feels that sense of community, dignity, love, and freedom. I’m so grateful I took a chance on sticking around to see some of these dreams come true. The work continues.
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JOIN OUR TEAM!
We're looking for a Fiscal Policy Analyst/Sr Fiscal Policy Analyst w strong research, writing & interpersonal communication skills & interest in state policy issues related to revenues & budget sufficiency, tax policy & asset building. Info: bit.ly/4eoqRAb
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Thank you, @LarryMerrill517 & @KHolcombMerrill 💚🏒
Why are hockey players selfless? Because the best families are selfless. Many of these players had a parent who woke up at 6 a.m., tied stiff skates with numb hands and drove for hours and hours to hang out at a cold rink. Mom and Dad were all in. And they loved it. And their kids saw that they loved it, which meant, naturally, that their parents loved them. And when someone is convinced they are loved, they can move icebergs.
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Women make just 78 cents for every dollar paid to a man. That adds up to more than $11K in lost wages per year! Let’s make this #EqualPayDay the year we close the wage gap. npwf.info/3wGO7It
@NPWF
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Greta Gerwig: Made a critically acclaimed, culturally profound, feminist movie about Barbie and the patriarchy that made a billion dollars at the box office.
Oscar nomination goes to … Ken.
#Barbie #Oscars2024
Karen HolcombMerrill retweeted
The Detroit Lions are division champions for the first time since 1993.
Party on, Detroit.
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We are SO on this!! We're actually already enlisting helpers to make a stockpile of election day friendship bracelets. Let us know if you want to help!
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Just a reminder that:
Every country has mentally ill people, violent video games and movies, angry music, even far- right radicals.
We're the only one that arms them with weapons made for war.
Karen HolcombMerrill retweeted
Bill Clinton banned assault weapons in 1994; mass shootings dropped by 43%.
George W. Bush and the GOP let the assault weapons ban expire in 2004; mass shootings increased by 245%.
These numbers tell the whole story.
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🚨 .@fema is issuing a nationwide emergency alert test on *ALL* cell phones and wireless devices on Wednesday at 2:20 pm EST.
This alert could disclose secret cell phones owned by survivors of domestic violence. If this could impact you, please ensure your device is turned off.
IMPORTANT: On Wednesday, Oct. 4th at 2:20 p.m. ET, there will be a nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and TVs.
This is a standard test that occurs at least once every three years. No action is needed.
Info & FAQs: fema.gov/emergency-managers/…
ALT A person holds a mobile device showing a test emergency alert reading, "National Alert. This is a test of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed."
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Research demonstrates that people who live in states where abortion access is protected experience greater economic security than those who don't. Abortion rights are worker's rights. #LaborDay
