Testimonials from around the country on budget cuts

Garrett felt very disrespected when sharing his story with staff members from Arizona Representative Juan Ciscomani’s office in DC. Garrett depends on Medicaid and Social Security to pay for health care and other expenses needed to get his college degree. He was born with a physical disability.

In the 60’s, Chris remembers when protests helped end the Vietnam War. That is why he is optimistic now. He is a physician who came to stop the cuts to Medicaid while giving tax breaks to billionaires!

Who really listens when we tell our stories and who doesn’t!

Dr Jacobs came from New York to talk about how these cuts are hurting his patients. With out Medicaid, people are just going to get sick. He works with HIV positive patients.

Master Sargant Ritz on the promise of the VA. She and her husband spent the majority of their lives serving our country and now all those benefits are threatened. Benefits she earned and will fight to keep!

Excitedly heading in to Rep Steil’s office to visit with a staffer. Armed with my personal story about cuts to the VA and an understanding of how the Budget Reconciliation process will give billionaires big tax breaks while cutting programs for the poor! Will our visits move the needle on the issues we care about? I don’t think so but it’s a start!

Trip to Capitol Hill with Fair Share America.

The rich should pay their fair share!

April 9-11, 2025

A woman and a man are taking a selfie at an outdoor event, with several other people and trees in the background.
Group of nine people standing in a conference room in front of a large flag that says '1848'. They are dressed professionally, and some are wearing conference badges. The background has a wooden cabinet with various items on top, including a model airplane, a book titled 'Wheaties', and decorative objects.
An older woman at a protest holding a sign that says 'Billionaires' with a red circle and slash symbol. She is smiling, wearing glasses, a green jacket, and a white scarf. The United States Capitol building is visible in the background surrounded by other protesters.
Two women standing inside next to a wall with a nameplate for Representative Bryan Steil of Wisconsin. One woman is wearing a red vest, white shirt, and glasses, holding a small folder and some items. The other woman is wearing a red sweater, blue pants, and glasses, with a book on a tall stand between them. An American flag is behind them.
A woman with glasses and short gray hair smiling next to a man in a suit with blue eyes, dark hair, and a patterned blue tie, both smiling for a selfie indoors.
Smiling woman with short brown hair, glasses, wearing a white turtleneck, maroon vest, and a light blue scarf, standing in a hallway with American flags on display.
LuAnn Bird with Raphael Warner
A protest in front of the U.S. Capitol building with people holding signs, including one that says 'NO TAX CUTS FOR THE RICH' and another American flag.

Rallying for Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court

April
1st Election

Milwaukee Area

Group of people protesting holding signs supporting voting rights for Crawford and criticizing Elon Musk, gathered on sidewalk under cloudy sky.
A woman holding a sign that reads 'Vote for Justice Susan Crawford Wis. Supreme Court Honest & Fair' with an American flag, pedestrians in the background, and a parking lot on a sunny day.
A woman standing on a sidewalk holding a sign that says 'VOTE APRIL 1ST' near a McDonald's sign on a bright, clear day.
A woman holding an American flag and a protest sign that reads 'Women's Rights Matter Vote Susan Crawford Wis. Supreme Court' standing on a sidewalk near leafless trees and bushes, with people and cars visible in the background on a sunny day.
Woman wearing pink shirt with Planned Parenthood logo, holding a sign that says 'Vote Susan Crawford April 1,' standing on a grassy area near a sidewalk and road with vehicles and buildings in the background.
Group of people protesting with signs supporting Susan Crawford's campaign for supreme court, holding signs about women's rights and voting, on a sidewalk in a commercial area on a sunny day.
Two people standing on the sidewalk holding signs. One woman's sign reads 'Women's Rights' and the man's sign reads 'Vote Crawford.' They are outside on a sunny day with traffic lights, trees, and a billboard advertising free ice skating in the backg
A woman with glasses and gray hair holding a sign that reads, 'Elon Musk can't buy my vote,' standing on a sidewalk with cars and a traffic light in the background.
Two people standing on a sidewalk holding signs supporting Judge Susan Crawford for Supreme Court, dressed warmly with winter coats, hats, and gloves, sunny day with leafless trees and a few cars in the background.
A group of people holding protest signs, some American flags, standing on a sidewalk with trees, a bridge, and a tall building in the background.

LuAnn at the State of the State Speech in Madison, Jan. 29th

Supporting our VA doctors & staff
Milwaukee, Feb. 26th

Read about founder LuAnn Bird’s story, and
how Trump’s buyout letter affects the VA

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 8th

Protesting budget cuts to federal programs
Milwaukee, Feb. 20th

“[We] feel like [we’ve] been

buried alive and forgotten.”

Birds discuss the meaning of “woke”
Milwaukee, Feb. 16th

Get out and support our candidates!
Milwaukee, Feb. 25th