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Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· 21d

No kid deserves to go hungry because MAGA Republicans like Tom Tiffany wanted to give billionaires another tax cut at the expense of food assistance. But that's the reality thousands of children now face. Call 202-225-3365 & tell Tiffany to stand with Wisconsin families, not the wealthy few.

A yellow-green background, with clipart of a fork, plate, and spoon centered at the top, and text below that reads “770,000 children are no longer receiving SNAP benefits after MAGA cuts to food aid.”

Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· 22d

ICYMI: States could be forced to pay billions for food assistance as a consequence of Republicans like Tom Tiffany gutting SNAP. The future of this essential program is now even more at risk as millions have already lost food assistance.

A background image of fresh produce and canned goods, with text centered over it that reads “As a result of Tom Tiffany’s vote to gut SNAP, states could now be on the hook for billions. This puts the future of this essential program even more at risk as millions have already lost food assistance.”

Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· 22d

🚨 Vital child care funding in Wisconsin has expired due to inaction from legislative Republicans like Howard Marklein. Now, providers will be forced to close their doors or raise costs at a time when families are already struggling to make ends meet.

A red background, with clipart of a red siren centered at the top, and text below that reads “Wisconsin families are sounding the alarm: Child care costs are already skyrocketing, and now critical funding has expired because WI Republicans refuse to act.”

Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· 23d

Medicaid is critical for people with disabilities, & MAGA cuts to this program threaten to raise costs for essential services & support, like home-based care. But MAGA extremists like Tom Tiffany continue to back policies that make life more expensive. @ourwisconsinrev.bsky.social

A black to red vertical gradient background, with cutout headshots at the top of Derrick Van Orden and Tom Tiffany, and text centered below that reads “Under the MAGA agenda, the cost of living is rising for people with disabilities.” Below are four blocks of text marked by red exes that read “Higher costs of everyday essentials like food and gas; Cuts to programs like SNAP that keep costs down; Slashing Medicaid and increasing the cost of healthcare; More out-of-pocket costs for vital support like home-based care”

Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· 24d

Every child deserves the tools & support they need to succeed in school. But GOP Congressman & gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany is pushing an agenda that leaves students with disabilities behind. Call 202-225-3365 & demand that Tiffany support all students. @ourwisconsinrev.bsky.social

Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· 24d

Medicaid is a lifeline for people with disabilities. But Republicans in Congress like Tom Tiffany voted to gut this essential program to help pay for more tax breaks for billionaires. Call 202-224-3121 & demand they stop threatening our lives, our health, & our future. @ourwisconsinrev.bsky.social

A gray-hued background image of a stethoscope on top of a clipboard, with text centered over it that reads “1 in 3 people with disabilities rely on Medicaid. MAGA cuts to Medicaid threaten services and support that people with disabilities rely on by reducing benefits, increasing out-of-pocket costs, and more.”

Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· 26d

The MAGA agenda is leaving students with disabilities behind. WI Republicans have gutted funding & resources for years, and in Congress, Republicans voted to cut Medicaid funding that supports students with disabilities. Call your representatives today & demand solutions that support all students.

Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· 27d

Tom Tiffany has a long history of cozying up to the extremist hate group Moms for Liberty, including signing their pledge committing to advance their policy agenda of book bans & curriculum censorship.

A white background, with text centered at the top that reads “Who is Moms for Liberty and why is Tom Tiffany cozying up to them?” Below are three blocks of text that read “Curriculum Censorship: Moms for Liberty advocates for restricting lessons and classroom materials regarding race, systemic racism, civil rights history, and LGBTQ+ history. Book Bans: Moms for Liberty has pushed to ban books from schools across the country, seeking to remove books that discuss topics of racial justice, slavery, and LGBTQ+ history. Ties to White Supremacists: Several chapters of Moms for Liberty have worked alongside the Proud Boys, a white nationalist group.”

Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· 27d

🚨 Families across the state are skipping essential care because of rising costs driven by Republicans like Tom Tiffany voting to take healthcare coverage from millions. Tell Tiffany you oppose his cuts to Medicaid at 202-225-3365.

A red background, with a screenshot of a headline centered at the top that reads “Report: 1 in 10 Wisconsinites skipped needed health care due to cost” Below is text that reads “While Wisconsinites struggle to pay their medical bills, Tom Tiffany voted to gut affordable healthcare."

Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· 28d

Wisconsin families need lower costs, not another costly war. Instead, Republicans in Congress like Tom Tiffany & Derrick Van Orden voted to continue the war on Iran, which is driving up fuel & food prices. Now, analysts warn families could continue paying more even after the war ends.

A gray and black background, with black and white cutout headshots at the top of Bryan Steil, Tom Tiffany, and Derrick Van Orden, and a screenshot of a headline centered below that reads “Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will outlast Iran War, analysts say” Below is text that reads “MAGA Representatives Bryan Steil, Tom Tiffany, and Derrick Van Orden all voted to continue the war on Iran. This war will only continue to drive up costs, even after it is over.”

Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· 28d

Pride has always been about standing up for our rights. That work continues today as Republicans threaten our ability to love openly & live authentically. Pride Month may be over, but we all have a role to play in defending LGBTQ+ freedoms year-round.

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Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· 29d

No matter your immigration status, everyone has rights when interacting with ICE. 📣 Stay informed, know your rights, & share this resource with your community.

A dark blue background, with clipart of three stacked ice cubes on the right, and text centered at the top that reads “Know your rights: Interacting with ICE” Below are five numbered blocks of text that read “1. Ask if you are free to leave. Calmly walk away if so. 2. You have the right to refuse consent to a search. 3. You have the right to remain silent. You don’t have to disclose your immigration status to anyone. 4. If you are detained, you have the right to consult with a lawyer. 5. You have the right to record your interactions with immigration agents.”

Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· Jul 14

ICYMI: Thanks to the work of Attorney General Josh Kaul, corporate polluter Tyco must invest $10 million in Wisconsin's PFAS trust fund after allegedly failing to report contamination in one of the most significant environmental resolutions in state history.

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Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· Jul 2

MAGA Republicans are desperate to cling to power & avoid accountability for their failing agenda. That’s why they’re doing all they can to silence our voices & divide our communities. Demand they stand up for Wisconsinites, not the MAGA agenda: 202-224-3121. @ourwisconsinrev.bsky.social

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Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· Jul 2

Wisconsin has seen firsthand how dangerous severe weather can be. Keeping families safe depends on strong weather forecasting, monitoring, & emergency response. But Tom Tiffany backed DOGE cuts that weaken those protections & leave our communities more vulnerable. @ourwisconsinrev.bsky.social

A blue-hued background image of a lightning storm, with an exclamation point over a triangle outline centered at the top, and text below that reads “Severe weather can hit at any moment. But MAGA politicians like Tom Tiffany supported DOGE cuts to the National Weather Service that gutted weather monitoring, reporting, response, and research. These cuts put our safety and our communities at risk.”

Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· Jul 2

True safety does not look like masked agents ripping families apart & spreading violence in our communities. As Republicans like Tom Tiffany continue to fund this terror, we must demand true safety for all of us: investments in our future, our health, & our families. @ourwisconsinrev.bsky.social

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Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· Jul 1

We should all be able to see a doctor when we’re sick & receive the care we need. But MAGA Republicans like Tom Tiffany voted to slash Medicaid funding, taking critical care away from thousands of working families. 📲 Voice your opposition at 202-224-3121. @ourwisconsinrev.bsky.social

A light blue background, with a red, white, and blue drawing of the Statue of Liberty on the right, and text over a blue rectangle near the bottom left corner that reads “The Statue of Liberty doesn’t say ‘cut Medicaid for working families.’”

Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· Jul 1

We all deserve the freedom to make decisions about our bodies, lives, & future without interference from MAGA Republicans like Tom Tiffany who want to control us. Together, we can reject extreme abortion bans & build a future where our rights are protected. @ourwisconsinrev.bsky.social

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Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· Jul 1

Most of us can agree that we don’t want the people we love going bankrupt trying to afford life-saving care. But millions are losing essential coverage as healthcare costs skyrocket because Republicans like Tom Tiffany continue to attack Medicaid & the ACA. @ourwisconsinrev.bsky.social

A blue background, with a screenshot of a news headline centered at the top that reads “Report: Health care costs rising faster than wages in Wisconsin - UW researcher argues high health care costs are a ‘pay cut’ for workers, burden on businesses” Below is text that reads “Healthcare is not a luxury - it is essential. While Wisconsinites struggle to keep up with healthcare costs, MAGA Republicans like Tom Tiffany are gutting life-saving programs like Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.”

Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· Jun 30

Voting is our right. It’s how we shape the future we deserve. But Republicans like Trump & Tom Tiffany keep attacking our elections, voters, & poll workers to silence our voices, hold on to power, & advance their failing agenda. We can’t let them succeed. @ourwisconsinrev.bsky.social

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Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· Jun 30

Wisconsinites know the value of freedom. But MAGA politicians like Tom Tiffany want to take us backwards, voting to deny our most fundamental rights like clean drinking water & healthcare access. 📲 Tell Tom Tiffany our rights are not up for debate! @ourwisconsinrev.bsky.social

A red background, with text centered at the top that reads “Tom Tiffany has a record of denying our freedom to:” Below are four blocks of text over rectangles that read “Decide our own reproductive healthcare and what is best for our bodies and our future; Marry who we love, no matter their race or gender; Learn the truth of our history and read books on LGBTQ+ and civil rights history; Live in communities with clean air and water, free from corporate polluters”

Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· Jun 30

Pride Month may be ending, but the fight to protect our rights is year-round. When we join together to reject division & take action alongside our friends & neighbors, we have the power to build a future where everyone has the freedom to love & live authentically. @ourwisconsinrev.bsky.social

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Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· Jun 29

Instead of working to lower healthcare costs, Republicans like Tom Tiffany voted for massive cuts to Medicaid & the Affordable Care Act. 📲 Call Tiffany at 202-225-3365 & tell him that you oppose his extreme agenda that cuts our care. @ourwisconsinrev.bsky.social

A bright yellow rectangle over a larger light yellow rectangle, with text at the top and bottom that reads “We need affordable healthcare to save lives” Between the blocks of text are five screenshots of headlines that read “Report: 1 in 10 Wisconsinites skipped needed health care due to cost; Tens of thousands of Wisconsinites could lose health coverage under Trump’s budget bill; Opinion | Tom Tiffany put Wisconsin health care at risk; Medicaid and ACA enrollment falls by more than 5 million, new report finds; ‘Paid for by all of us’: Trump’s second term set to increase health costs, uncompensated care”

Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· Jun 29

Despite rising food and fuel costs and widespread opposition, Republicans like Tom Tiffany voted to continue the war on Iran without additional oversight. They’d rather fund more war than invest in affordable healthcare, food, and energy for our families. @ourwisconsinrev.bsky.social

A black background, with a jagged red arrow in the upper right corner pointing up diagonally, and text below that reads “The war on Iran has cost U.S. households $100 billion so far. MAGA politicians like Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden continue to vote for Trump’s war on Iran while we pay higher prices for gas, groceries, and healthcare. They would rather fund their war of choice than fund our future.”

Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· Jun 29

Higher food, gas, & healthcare costs are not what Wisconsinites deserve, but it's exactly what Republicans like Tom Tiffany have delivered for our families. 📣 Call 202-225-3365 & tell Tom Tiffany we can't afford the MAGA agenda. @ourwisconsinrev.bsky.social

A red background, with text centered at the top that reads “No one should go broke:” Below are three blocks of text marked by black exes that read “feeding their families; receiving medical care; putting a roof over their head” Below is text that reads “But the MAGA agenda is making it harder and harder to get by, raising costs on everything from groceries to prescription drugs.”

Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· Jun 26

From voting to take healthcare away from millions to cozying up to a right-wing group that supports book bans in schools, GOP Congressman & gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany has a long record of extremism. 📲 Voice your opposition at 202-225-3365.

A light gray background, with text centered at the top that reads “Let’s recap: Within the last year alone, Tom Tiffany has:” Below are three blocks of text marked by red exes that read “Put over 35,000 Wisconsinites at risk of losing their access to food and groceries by slashing funding for SNAP; Signed a pledge with Moms for Liberty, a far-right extremist group that works to ban books and censor civil rights history; Put 60,000 Wisconsinites at risk of losing their health insurance by voting to gut Medicaid and refusing to extend the ACA tax credits”

Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· Jun 26

Wisconsin’s LGBTQ+ history is rich with trailblazers who fought tirelessly to move Wisconsin forward & make it a thriving place for all. Learn more about the people, places, & events that shaped Wisconsin this Pride Month at www.wislgbthistory.com

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Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· Jun 25

Republicans like Tom Tiffany voted to raise healthcare costs for everyday Wisconsinites while giving billionaires another tax cut. As families struggle to afford basic care, MAGA Republicans are helping the wealthy few pay for their yachts, jets, & mansions.

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Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· Jun 25

ICYMI: GOP Congressman & gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany supports raising the Social Security retirement age. Cutting hard-earned benefits for Wisconsin seniors does not make our state stronger. Demand that he keep his hands off Social Security at 202-225-3365.

Wisconsin Megaphone@wimegaphone· Jun 24

The MAGA agenda is costing Wisconsin farmers their livelihoods as they face higher costs & growing uncertainty from Republicans’ tariffs, war on Iran, & more. Despite this, Tom Tiffany continues to support the very policies hurting farmers across the state.