Nicole Jorwic

Idaho considers an 'apocalyptic' choice for disabled people and families Difficult budget decisions in a number of states are threatening vital programs for disabled people at home and caregivers in the workforce.

As we watch state budgets roll out all over the country, with cuts to Medicaid due to the Federal cuts from last summer, states are considering massive roll backs. As I told Sara Luterman things could get “apocalyptic”

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The “fraud” rhetoric being used by the Trump administration is BS. The language they’re using about families stepping in ignores the realities of 130 million family caregivers ALREADY providing $1.1 trillion in unpaid care—We can’t be fooled this is a #TrumpAffordabilityMeltdown

Heritage paper on families calls for ‘marriage bootcamp,’ more babies The conservative think tank aims to boost U.S. marriage and births through discouraging online dating, restricting pornography and creating tax credits for families.

This is what some in the Republican Party think families need…. in the year of our lord 2026 SMH

What families need is #ChildCare #PaidLeave and support for Aging and Disabled family members wapo.st/4pB0tYn

New Yorkers kept telling me the same thing: they’re thinking of leaving because they can’t afford to raise their kids here. Universal childcare isn’t just a promise — it’s how we make this a city for everyone.

This video is devastating. Imagine dropping your child off at daycare, only to learn that ICE took a beloved caregiver in front of the children minutes after. Imagine going to work to care for beloved children, only to be ripped away from them and your own family by ICE.

Cost of living issues were at the top of voter’s minds… you know what the top cost of living is??? CARE!

This is a mandate for parties to center the care economy and investments in #ChildCare #PaidLeave and #Aging and #Disability care.

#CareCantWait

My views on today’s BS “breakthrough” on #Autism

Stop blaming moms, stop cutting REAL research and the programs that support autistic people.

'More pressure on families.' Nearly half of US states are on the brink of a caregiving emergency A new study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found nearly half of America's states are on the brink of a caregiving emergency.

The cost for EVERYTHING is going ⬆️
Plus Trump and Republicans also passed a bill that made supports go ⬇️

For the 130 million family caregivers in this country #Trumpflation will lead them to the brink

RFK Jr: It's gonna be the biggest infusion of federal dollar into rural healthcare in American history

BERNIE SANDERS: Yeah. You know why? Because you're cutting $150b for rural hospitals, you're putting $50b back. That's not an infusion. That's a loss of $100b.

If you're 60, 69.1% of all job growth since your birth occurred under Democratic administrations.

If you're 45, that number is 74.7%.

If you're under 28, the number is 100%.

Happy Labor Day.

Opinion | I’m a Proud Conservative. My Disabled Son Needs Medicaid to Live.

Correct, cutting #Medicaid isn’t popular with the left OR the right.

There’s no private solution, Medicaid is the only option for this mom and millions of others.

#CancelTheCuts

I’m a Proud Conservative. My Disabled Son Needs Medicaid to Live. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/o...

'Go get a job!' Dr. Oz under fire for shaming 'able-bodied' Medicaid users Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, disparaged “able-bodied” Medicaid recipients, alleging they spend hours each day watching television or engaging in othe...

Hey reality show doctor—a) 92% of #Medicaid beneficiaries are working b) the “able-bodied’ argument is a distraction, they gutted the program for everyone c) since CMS has historically had terrible data collection I GUARANTEE they don’t have data on tv consumption 🙄

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Mother with cerebral palsy struggles to hire aides after private equity takeover In the hands of financiers, a New York Medicaid program that lets disabled and elderly participants live at home is under fire.

There are many villains in Medicaid but none of them are the beneficiaries or the workers who support them…

This article points out both #PrivateEquity and its move into the long-term care space AND the reality of how bad #ManagedCare is. PE and private insurance has no place in long-term care.

I lived in DC for a decade, moved out inauguration weekend knowing I couldn’t live through another Trump administration in district. Trump is the one who made DC unsafe, and his dictatorial actions, citing falsities about a city that I love—validated my choice, sending love to those still there ❤️

Republicans have tossed the rulebook out.

Here in Illinois, we will do whatever it takes to preserve democracy.

It's Our Turn to Build a New System of Care We have the chance to shape the future by building a system of care that leaves no one behind.

“The promise of Medicaid is being shattered. But in the wake of this devastation, the dream of something better is coming into view. We have the chance to shape the future by building a system of care that leaves no one behind.” - @aijenpoo.bsky.social speaking the truth.

Let no member of the @GOP off the hook, they didn’t just cut #Medicaid they decimated it. Rep Lawler, you had the audacity to make promises in front of #Disabled people and their families that you wouldn’t harm them, and your vote did. We won’t forget, and won’t let you lie. Accountability is coming

Jordy Meiselas: ICE didn't just lower the age requirement—they removed the age requirement. Now, at any age—you can go and join. They've riled up their base and have given them one lane to occupy: take out your anger, become an ICE agent, and chase down migrants. They are preying on people's hate.

Dems take a stand and leave their post, for you know…the future of Democracy.

The GOP—they do it for pedophiles and billionaires (and those who are both).

🤑 HUNDREDS of MILLIONS of DOLLARS to be SPENT on a GAUDY BALLROOM at the White House…

…BUT NO MONEY 💸 for CHILDREN DYING of CANCER. 🤯

Nebraska Republican booed over Medicaid cuts during town hall Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) was interrupted by boos and chants of “tax the rich” while defending the GOP’s “big, beautiful bill” and its impact on Medicaid during his Monday tow…

It’s almost like #Medicaid is a popular program that people want to see expanded not decimated 🤔

#CancelTheCuts

Federal cuts to Medicaid, food aid will make low-income seniors in Missouri more vulnerable • Missouri Independent Older adults make up a growing portion of the populations of Missouri and Kansas and many are struggling financially.

The cuts to #Medicaid and #SNAP won’t just harm disabled people and seniors, it will kill them.

Kennedy, disability advocates paint very different realities as ADA turns 35 Kennedy and advocates have very different views on how his tenure impacts the community of Americans with disabilities.

As I told @statnews.com I was a big NO so I could be at CJ’s birthday “who, at 36, is just one year older than the ADA. “I have spent the majority of my life fighting against the misinformation that is now seated in the HHS office. I couldn’t go in good conscience and sit in that room,” said Jorwic.

It’s going to be a minute before I can capture the emotions and impact of the last 4 days on the National Mall for the #ProtectMedicaidVigil & #FamiliesFirst rally.

This clip from the Baltimore Urban Inspiration Choir, that I was lucky to see, sums it up—We can change the world 🩵

“Who’s got the power, we got the power!” #FamiliesFirst

I’m not crying, you’re crying. I love you and the whole Little Lobbyists crew

Photo of Nicole speaking on the Protect Medicaid Summer stage at 5am on the National Mall, with the Capitol building behind her.

Whether in the middle of the night or in broad daylight, we are again sharing Medicaid stories and bearing witness to what this lifesaving program means to millions across the country.

Forever grateful for and inspired by @nicolejorwic.bsky.social and her fight to #ProtectMedicaid for all of us.

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Sun rising over hour 57 of our SIXTY hour Protect Medicaid Vigil. It’s been an honor & privilege to pull this event together with our incredible team & partners. I am exhausted, emboldened and so damn proud of the power we are showing as we hold those who cut Medicaid accountable.

Why Are They CUTTING Our Health Care So Much? YouTube video by Voices of Health Care Action

Massive Medicaid and even Medicare cuts are here, and they will have a devastating impact on our health system and for everyone.

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