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It sure is interesting to see people defending posts in which Graham Platner said Black people don't tip, women who get drunk and are then raped need to be more responsible, rural whites are racist and stupid, and guns are the solution to many problems. It's much ado about nothing, they say. I wonder if they'd say that if a Republican had posted that crap. I'm a Maine progressive. Could an actual progressive please run for office? #Politics #Maine #Democrats #Democracy #Maine #US #USpol
It sure is interesting to see people defending posts in which Graham Platner said Black people don't tip, women who get drunk and are then raped need to be more responsible, rural whites are racist and stupid, and guns are the solution to many problems. It's much ado about nothing, they say. I wonder if they'd say that if a Republican had posted that crap. I'm a Maine progressive. Could an actual progressive please run for office? #Politics #Maine #Democrats #Democracy #Maine #US #USpol
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This is Wyoming:
#GovernmentShutdown leaves community members hungry~
As furloughed government workers missing paychecks can’t buy food, the Need, Inc. food pantry is at an all-time client high of about 2,000 residents per week while the facility has a scarcity of resources.
The Executive Director said, "Unless we get significant (community) support…our clients are going to see a reduction in what they're getting from us.”
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This is Wyoming:
#GovernmentShutdown leaves community members hungry~
As furloughed government workers missing paychecks can’t buy food, the Need, Inc. food pantry is at an all-time client high of about 2,000 residents per week while the facility has a scarcity of resources.
The Executive Director said, "Unless we get significant (community) support…our clients are going to see a reduction in what they're getting from us.”
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#USA #US #USpol#FoodInsecurity
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This is also Oklahoma:
“Food insecurity has been a critical issue in Oklahoma. The number of people experiencing hunger rose to 16.7% in 2024 from 14.1% (in 2023), a 18.4% increase, according to data provided by the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma…”
According to that organization, the #US averaged 13.5% in people experiencing hunger in 2024.
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Suspended shipments, federal spending cuts hit Oklahoma food banks
(from 29 March 2025)
This is Oklahoma:
“As the shutdown continues, many federal employees, active-duty military members and people who work for a federal contractor are at risk of not receiving their expected paychecks. Food banks and meal programs will likely face increased demand on top of the sustained high need since the pandemic and the added strain of recent cuts to #SNAP and #Medicaid.”
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https://www.regionalfoodbank.org/regional-food-bank-of-oklahoma-statement-on-government-shutdown/
This is Alabama:
The Community Food Bank of Central Alabama is preparing to support those affected by the #GovernmentShutdown, which has led to increased demand for food assistance~
Changes to WIC & SNAP benefits for millions of Americans “has heightened the need for food banks nationwide.”
“According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 1 in 7 people received #SNAP benefits in Alabama last year.”
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https://www.wvtm13.com/article/government-shutdown-impacts-food-bank-demand-in-alabama/68160581
This is Texas:
Government shutdown threatens food security for thousands in West Central Texas~
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As government shutdown continues, East Texas food pantries see increased clientele~
“We had 29 new families needing food that signed up last week,” said the food pantry coordinator of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Flint.
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This is Nebraska:
'Meet their needs and give them hope': Omaha nonprofit steps up for people impacted by the #GovernmentShutdown ~
"’We would appreciate anyone dropping off food items,’ Soulifou (the non-profit’s CEO) said. ‘Or having your local church or business or organization host a food drive for us.’”
Soulifou also said, “We want to give hope to people, meet their needs and give them hope."
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https://www.ketv.com/article/omaha-nonprofit-helps-people-impacted-government-shutdown/68818704