Nick M. Velli
@archroadkill.bsky.social
I am shuffling through the Texas sand but my head's in ... none of your business.
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
Brazilian coup-plotters: charged 🇧🇷
American coup-plotters: pardoned 🇺🇸
American coup-plotters: pardoned 🇺🇸
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Brazilian coup-plotters: charged 🇧🇷
American coup-plotters: pardoned 🇺🇸
American coup-plotters: pardoned 🇺🇸
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
New at Can We Still Govern? New Medicaid work requirements will see an estimated 5 million lose coverage.
Small investments in in-house tech capacity could allow states to start preparing now to expand automatic renewal of clients. Here is the evidence 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/how-a-van-...
Small investments in in-house tech capacity could allow states to start preparing now to expand automatic renewal of clients. Here is the evidence 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/how-a-van-...
Lessons from Pandemic Era Medicaid Automation for Work Requirements
Small tech capacity investments offer big returns
donmoynihan.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
New at Can We Still Govern? New Medicaid work requirements will see an estimated 5 million lose coverage.
Small investments in in-house tech capacity could allow states to start preparing now to expand automatic renewal of clients. Here is the evidence 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/how-a-van-...
Small investments in in-house tech capacity could allow states to start preparing now to expand automatic renewal of clients. Here is the evidence 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/how-a-van-...
That's the way
I will not support a deal that does nothing to make health care more affordable.
We are in a health care emergency. A simple one-year extension of these tax credits would cost less than Donald Trump’s $40 billion bailout for Argentina.
A vote for this bill is a mistake.
We are in a health care emergency. A simple one-year extension of these tax credits would cost less than Donald Trump’s $40 billion bailout for Argentina.
A vote for this bill is a mistake.
November 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
That's the way
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
“.. nobody NEEDS their fifth Patagonia jacket,” Lokker said. “Having grown up and spent my whole life in the store, I can tell you that we’re just not seeing as many consumers right now.”
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
November 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM
“.. nobody NEEDS their fifth Patagonia jacket,” Lokker said. “Having grown up and spent my whole life in the store, I can tell you that we’re just not seeing as many consumers right now.”
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
"These breaks come in addition to the roughly $4 trillion package of tax cuts that President Trump signed into law in July..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
November 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
"These breaks come in addition to the roughly $4 trillion package of tax cuts that President Trump signed into law in July..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
With the Trump admin opposing using emergency SNAP funds, it’s important to remember the econ benefits of SNAP.
A 2019 USDA study found a 1.5 multiplier effect. This means that $1 billion in SNAP leads to $1.5b in GDP and 13k+ jobs.
#econsky
www.ers.usda.gov/publications...
A 2019 USDA study found a 1.5 multiplier effect. This means that $1 billion in SNAP leads to $1.5b in GDP and 13k+ jobs.
#econsky
www.ers.usda.gov/publications...
November 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
With the Trump admin opposing using emergency SNAP funds, it’s important to remember the econ benefits of SNAP.
A 2019 USDA study found a 1.5 multiplier effect. This means that $1 billion in SNAP leads to $1.5b in GDP and 13k+ jobs.
#econsky
www.ers.usda.gov/publications...
A 2019 USDA study found a 1.5 multiplier effect. This means that $1 billion in SNAP leads to $1.5b in GDP and 13k+ jobs.
#econsky
www.ers.usda.gov/publications...
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
Higher education in the US has never been "controlled by the left."
This piece about the University of Chicago and the broader reality and trends it reflects is a great example of that fact and its implications.
@chronicle.com
www.chronicle.com/article/rese...
#econsky #philsky #polisky #edusky
This piece about the University of Chicago and the broader reality and trends it reflects is a great example of that fact and its implications.
@chronicle.com
www.chronicle.com/article/rese...
#econsky #philsky #polisky #edusky
Research Is the U. of Chicago’s Lifeblood. Its Board Is Killing It.
A great university could be reduced to a shell of its former self.
www.chronicle.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Higher education in the US has never been "controlled by the left."
This piece about the University of Chicago and the broader reality and trends it reflects is a great example of that fact and its implications.
@chronicle.com
www.chronicle.com/article/rese...
#econsky #philsky #polisky #edusky
This piece about the University of Chicago and the broader reality and trends it reflects is a great example of that fact and its implications.
@chronicle.com
www.chronicle.com/article/rese...
#econsky #philsky #polisky #edusky
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
Useless meatbag.
November 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Useless meatbag.
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 95th day out of the last 107.
12 days of work in 107 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 107 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
November 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 95th day out of the last 107.
12 days of work in 107 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 107 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
Prices on Amazon, Walmart and Target have all increased this year as retailers grapple with higher costs due to tariffs.
Because third-party sellers are more vulnerable to tariffs, marketplace vendors often have no choice but to pass higher costs onto the shopper.
Because third-party sellers are more vulnerable to tariffs, marketplace vendors often have no choice but to pass higher costs onto the shopper.
Retailers are raising prices to meet tariffs. Amazon is hiking more than others
Prices on Amazon, Walmart and Target have all increased this year as retailers grapple with higher costs due to tariffs.
cnb.cx
November 7, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Prices on Amazon, Walmart and Target have all increased this year as retailers grapple with higher costs due to tariffs.
Because third-party sellers are more vulnerable to tariffs, marketplace vendors often have no choice but to pass higher costs onto the shopper.
Because third-party sellers are more vulnerable to tariffs, marketplace vendors often have no choice but to pass higher costs onto the shopper.
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
The Top 1% of U.S. earners now have more wealth than the entire middle class
November 7, 2025 at 3:24 AM
The Top 1% of U.S. earners now have more wealth than the entire middle class
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
You are a Post-Padawan now!
November 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM
You are a Post-Padawan now!
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
Tomorrow is a big day. The resistance has been nothing short of historic volunteers across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, New York, and California have shown up in record numbers. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. You’re making history and remember, tomorrow there will be more of us.
November 4, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Tomorrow is a big day. The resistance has been nothing short of historic volunteers across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, New York, and California have shown up in record numbers. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. You’re making history and remember, tomorrow there will be more of us.
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
PARAMOUNT SAYS JON STEWART WILL CONTINUE HOSTING THE DAILY SHOW EVERY MONDAY AND SERVE AS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER THROUGH DECEMBER 2026.
November 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
PARAMOUNT SAYS JON STEWART WILL CONTINUE HOSTING THE DAILY SHOW EVERY MONDAY AND SERVE AS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER THROUGH DECEMBER 2026.
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
This shit is so crazy and so obviously our biggest problem underlying everything and anyone who says otherwise is either greedy or blind
We said what we said
We said what we said
The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
November 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
This shit is so crazy and so obviously our biggest problem underlying everything and anyone who says otherwise is either greedy or blind
We said what we said
We said what we said
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
New Australia Institute polling shows most Australians, regardless of who they vote for, think cash-for access payments represent corrupt conduct.
“Politicians could improve public faith in democracy by ruling out taking money in a way that most view as corrupt.’
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
“Politicians could improve public faith in democracy by ruling out taking money in a way that most view as corrupt.’
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
November 4, 2025 at 5:11 AM
New Australia Institute polling shows most Australians, regardless of who they vote for, think cash-for access payments represent corrupt conduct.
“Politicians could improve public faith in democracy by ruling out taking money in a way that most view as corrupt.’
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
“Politicians could improve public faith in democracy by ruling out taking money in a way that most view as corrupt.’
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
THIS!👇🏼 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💙💙💙👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼🇺🇸
November 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
THIS!👇🏼 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💙💙💙👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼🇺🇸
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
“Shame on you!”
November 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
“Shame on you!”
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
Moore: Maryland will ensure full SNAP benefits in November
Moore: Maryland will ensure full SNAP benefits in November
More than 680,000 Marylanders — nearly 40% of them children — receive SNAP benefits each month to help keep food on the table. The average benefit is $180.
buff.ly
November 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Moore: Maryland will ensure full SNAP benefits in November
Exactly. It wasn't even hard ro destroy. Just build a completely values free alternative "public" in the Internet and elevate some fascist entertainment clowns with engagement farming and money. And everything came apart.
In a way, I find the authoritarian takeover of our media system even more disturbing than the authoritarian takeover of our political system.
Our political system has been failing basically my entire adult life. But, the media system provided accountability and sort of worked. Now it’s collapsing.
Our political system has been failing basically my entire adult life. But, the media system provided accountability and sort of worked. Now it’s collapsing.
November 3, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Exactly. It wasn't even hard ro destroy. Just build a completely values free alternative "public" in the Internet and elevate some fascist entertainment clowns with engagement farming and money. And everything came apart.
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
Every public school teacher you know now knows more about how to help families find affordable food than they did about a week ago. In case any anti-teacher-union types are curious, this is what those disruptive organizers have been texting/emailing each other about all weekend.
November 3, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Every public school teacher you know now knows more about how to help families find affordable food than they did about a week ago. In case any anti-teacher-union types are curious, this is what those disruptive organizers have been texting/emailing each other about all weekend.
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
This is brilliant
November 3, 2025 at 4:44 AM
This is brilliant
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
What he said Part 2: 💯 🎯
November 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
What he said Part 2: 💯 🎯
Reposted by Nick M. Velli
This is my greatest fear. Now AI generated videos that Faux News uses as ammunition for their arguments and then later silently redacts. The impact happens and it’s too late to counter. I’ve said “undocumented people don’t get snap” too many times already.
#Econsky
#Econsky
You can give people all of the data, context, and facts about the benefits system…
And they still think that their opinion, fake anecdotes, and emotional reactions are a suitable debating point against that.
It’s a huge reason society is so fucked up at the moment. I hate it.
And they still think that their opinion, fake anecdotes, and emotional reactions are a suitable debating point against that.
It’s a huge reason society is so fucked up at the moment. I hate it.
November 2, 2025 at 2:24 AM
This is my greatest fear. Now AI generated videos that Faux News uses as ammunition for their arguments and then later silently redacts. The impact happens and it’s too late to counter. I’ve said “undocumented people don’t get snap” too many times already.
#Econsky
#Econsky