Little Bigot On The Prairie

Nov 11, 2025

Eight Democratic senators voted to proceed with a funding bill that excludes ACA subsidies, stirring political debates. The First Circuit upheld SNAP payments, countering Trump's efforts. Controversy arises as BBC executives resign over a misleading edit of a Trump speech. The Supreme Court reaffirmed marriage equality by dismissing Kim Davis' appeal. In lighter news, community successes include a new food pantry launch and listener achievements in fitness and creative work.

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INSIGHT

Senate Vote Undermines Party Unity

Eight Senate Democrats voted to proceed on a funding bill that omitted ACA subsidy extensions, weakening party unity.
Allison Gill and Dana Goldberg view this as a major strategic and moral misstep that undermines trust in leadership promises.

ADVICE

Push A Discharge Petition For ACA Vote

Call senators and Schumer to pressure Democrats to flip their votes or pursue a discharge petition to force an ACA extension vote in the House.
Use organized phone campaigns to reach 218 signatures and compel Speaker Mike Johnson to bring the amendment to the floor.

INSIGHT

Court Prioritizes SNAP Recipients' Harm

The First Circuit denied the Trump administration's request to halt November SNAP payments, prioritizing evidence of widespread harm.
Allison credits Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson for routing the issue to the appeals court quickly to avoid the conservative Supreme Court justices deciding first.

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