Kelli Garcia
@Kelli_Gar
She/her. Currently Director of Policy at NIRH. Previously @nwlc and @splcenter. Tweets and opinions all my own.
I’m seeing a lot of posts saying people will die because Roe has been overturned. That is definitely true. But perhaps not for the reasons you think.
Avian flu isn’t a threat to the general public — yet! Right now, it’s a huge threat to farm workers. They are a firewall protecting the rest of the country. If we don’t protect farm workers, we can’t protect the public.
X keeps suppressing my posts. If you happen to see this, will you please give it a share and ask others to do so as well? Texas Won’t Study How Its Abortion Ban Impacts Women, So We Did — ProPublica propublica.org/article/texas-…
The House of Representatives is preparing to vote on #HR9495, a bill that gives the Secretary of the Treasury unchecked power to virtually eliminate nonprofit groups with the stroke of a pen. This could harm trusted organizations like universities, news outlets, and community…
The United States is an outlier when it comes to how long Supreme Court justices serve. That doesn’t translate into greater judicial independence, but it does increase the risk for a politically one-sided high court. brennancenter.org/our-work/analy…
ProPublica recently reported on two women — Josseli Barnica and Nevaeh Crain — who died in Texas after they couldn’t access timely reproductive care. Now, more than 100 Texas OB-GYNs have signed a letter blaming their deaths on the state’s laws. propublica.org/article/texas-…
We have 50 days left to do everything we can on behalf of the American people. This is our final window to confirm independent judges who will make decisions based on the law - not for special interests. Senate Democrats cannot leave a single judge behind.
Time is running out! We need the Senate to confirm qualified and diverse judges who will defend sexual and reproductive health and rights NOW. Call your senators at (202) 224-3121. #CourtsMatter
Parental consent laws don’t protect young people—instead they keep the most vulnerable young people from getting needed—including emergency—health care.
Medical experts and children’s rights advocates say there are risks to minors’ health and well-being posed by parental consent laws. slate.trib.al/oos9MVI
And when we cut the federal workforce—service gets worse. Wait times to get care, time to get paperwork processed, all the things vets need will take longer. Veterans and their families will suffer if the federal workforce is further reduced.
Medical experts and children’s rights advocates say there are risks to minors’ health and well-being posed by parental consent laws. slate.trib.al/oos9MVI
Enhanced ACA subsidies are set to expire in late 2025. Who would be most impacted by the expiration? People living in Southern red states, where: ☑️ACA signups have grown the most since 2020 ☑️ACA signups represent largest share of the population ☑️Premium payments would double
In our American democracy, we should actually *count the votes* to determine who the winners and losers are.
Women now make up the majority of the legislature in New Mexico, joining Nevada – two Democratic strongholds that have made incredible progress on reproductive freedom, paid leave, gun safety, and more! bit.ly/3UDaTdq
This is so important! The Senate must work nonstop to get these confirmations through.
Warren wants no sleep til Jan. 3: "Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer must use every minute of the end-of-year legislative session to confirm federal judges and key regulators—none of whom can be removed by the next President" time.com/collection/tim…
BREAKING: Rural education expert @RobynBurkeHD40 just FLIPPED Alaska’s HD-40! Robyn is an Alaska Native of Iñupiaq descent who will be a champion for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the legislature.
House Democrats have flipped another Republican-held seat, once again defying political gravity. Congrats @bynum4thewin on an amazing victory! Control of the House of Representatives has yet to be decided. Count. Every. Vote.
There was virtually no discussion of Medicaid during the presidential campaign but the consequences of this election are huge 2025 is Medicaid’s 60th birthday — whether the “gift” on the table is massive cuts never seen before is now the question C. 80 million rely on Medicaid
With a Republican trifecta likely, expect huge cuts to Medicaid to be on the agenda to fund Trump tax cuts very quickly. See what they have in mind by reading @EdwinCPark blog from this summer. ccf.georgetown.edu/2024/08/14/pro…
DACA recipients are now eligible for affordable coverage through the ACA. Don't wait—get covered and protect your health. Visit localhelp.healthcare.gov to learn how.
Every single vote must be counted in PA’s Senate race—no matter how long it takes. We worked tirelessly to make sure our voices were heard. A big part of that work means making sure the electoral process is fair, transparent, & complete. We are committed to counting every vote.
Take a breath. Step away from the screen. Spend time with your loved ones. Process what happened. When you’re ready, we’ll regroup, organize and continue the fight. Porque la vida sigue.