Crystal Brigman Mahaney, she/they/y'all,
@crystal3names.bsky.social
Lifelong Missourian & Hyped Up Hillbilly.
Organizing, Unionized Communicator. Winning, Defending & Expanding Healthcare, Democracy, Wages, & more.
Multiracial solidarity gets the goods - every. damn. time.
Organizing, Unionized Communicator. Winning, Defending & Expanding Healthcare, Democracy, Wages, & more.
Multiracial solidarity gets the goods - every. damn. time.
Target made a terrible decision to bend a knee to a wannabe oligarch - and Black and Brown workers and consumers stood up to flex their power. It looks like this incoming CEO is missing the point by not talking about their previous values or any respect for the people who make Target.
Target CEO Brian Cornell is stepping down after 11 years at the retailer, as the company faces slumping sales and backlash to its retreat on DEI. cnn.it/3UCqycs
August 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Target made a terrible decision to bend a knee to a wannabe oligarch - and Black and Brown workers and consumers stood up to flex their power. It looks like this incoming CEO is missing the point by not talking about their previous values or any respect for the people who make Target.
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The big, ugly bill is already hurting families across the country.
From cutting jobs, to gutting Medicaid and SNAP food assistance—the bill is a dream for billionaires and a nightmare for working people who will see their costs go up by $1,200 a year.
From cutting jobs, to gutting Medicaid and SNAP food assistance—the bill is a dream for billionaires and a nightmare for working people who will see their costs go up by $1,200 a year.
Trump's tax law will mostly benefit the rich, while leaving poorer Americans with less, CBO says
President Donald Trump’s tax and spending law will result in less income for the poorest Americans while sending money to the riches, according to a new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budge...
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August 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The big, ugly bill is already hurting families across the country.
From cutting jobs, to gutting Medicaid and SNAP food assistance—the bill is a dream for billionaires and a nightmare for working people who will see their costs go up by $1,200 a year.
From cutting jobs, to gutting Medicaid and SNAP food assistance—the bill is a dream for billionaires and a nightmare for working people who will see their costs go up by $1,200 a year.
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The problem of headaches may be as old as our species. Why doesn’t it receive more attention from the medical establishment?
Why Hasn’t Medical Science Cured Chronic Headaches?
More than 1.2 billion people worldwide suffer from migraine and other debilitating conditions that are under-studied and often not taken seriously.
www.newyorker.com
August 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The problem of headaches may be as old as our species. Why doesn’t it receive more attention from the medical establishment?
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Even as production at Ford Motor Company's West Tennessee facility gets delayed again, the automaker announced it will invest nearly $2 billion in a manufacturing plant in Louisville to build electric vehicles from a new platform adaptable to multiple vehicle types. From @kentuckylantern.com.
Ford will launch a new EV platform and electric pickup truck at Louisville plant • Tennessee Lookout
Ford Motor Company will invest nearly $2 billion to convert a longtime auto manufacturing plant in Louisville to build electric vehicles.
tennesseelookout.com
August 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Even as production at Ford Motor Company's West Tennessee facility gets delayed again, the automaker announced it will invest nearly $2 billion in a manufacturing plant in Louisville to build electric vehicles from a new platform adaptable to multiple vehicle types. From @kentuckylantern.com.
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Another nonpartisan study confirms: under this latest tax scam, the rich get richer and the poor get poorer.
Because of anti-worker yes-men in Congress, income for the poorest will drop by $1,200/year while boosting income for the wealthiest by $13,600. thehill.com/homenews/hou...
Because of anti-worker yes-men in Congress, income for the poorest will drop by $1,200/year while boosting income for the wealthiest by $13,600. thehill.com/homenews/hou...
August 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Another nonpartisan study confirms: under this latest tax scam, the rich get richer and the poor get poorer.
Because of anti-worker yes-men in Congress, income for the poorest will drop by $1,200/year while boosting income for the wealthiest by $13,600. thehill.com/homenews/hou...
Because of anti-worker yes-men in Congress, income for the poorest will drop by $1,200/year while boosting income for the wealthiest by $13,600. thehill.com/homenews/hou...
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Justice for sandwich bro!
August 12, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Justice for sandwich bro!
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This EO stifles the voices of over a million workers, including our members at the Overseas Federation of Teachers. We will continue our fight in the courts, on the streets, and in Congress to uphold the law & the right of workers to have a dignified life. aflcio.org/press/releas...
Labor Federation, Unions File New Lawsuit to Defend Federal Workers’ Collective Bargaining Rights | AFL-CIO
Organizations representing working people across the federal government, including professional and technical employees, overseas teachers, and workers in shipbuilding, maritime and construction trade...
aflcio.org
July 30, 2025 at 11:44 PM
This EO stifles the voices of over a million workers, including our members at the Overseas Federation of Teachers. We will continue our fight in the courts, on the streets, and in Congress to uphold the law & the right of workers to have a dignified life. aflcio.org/press/releas...
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Who will Medicaid cuts hurt?
Families. Children. Folks in rural areas. Folks with disabilities & chronic conditions.
All in all, about 15M Americans will lose Medicaid & health coverage from Trump & Congressional Republicans' plan.
More from @centeronbudget.bsky.social ⬇️
Families. Children. Folks in rural areas. Folks with disabilities & chronic conditions.
All in all, about 15M Americans will lose Medicaid & health coverage from Trump & Congressional Republicans' plan.
More from @centeronbudget.bsky.social ⬇️
By the Numbers: Republican Reconciliation Law Will Take Health Coverage Away From Millions of People and Raise Families’ Costs | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
The Republican reconciliation law, enacted on July 4, will take health coverage away from millions of people and dramatically raise health care costs for millions more.
www.cbpp.org
July 30, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Who will Medicaid cuts hurt?
Families. Children. Folks in rural areas. Folks with disabilities & chronic conditions.
All in all, about 15M Americans will lose Medicaid & health coverage from Trump & Congressional Republicans' plan.
More from @centeronbudget.bsky.social ⬇️
Families. Children. Folks in rural areas. Folks with disabilities & chronic conditions.
All in all, about 15M Americans will lose Medicaid & health coverage from Trump & Congressional Republicans' plan.
More from @centeronbudget.bsky.social ⬇️
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On the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Protect Our Care is highlighting the catastrophic impact the GOP tax bill will have on these life-saving programs.
July 30, 2025 at 12:51 PM
On the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Protect Our Care is highlighting the catastrophic impact the GOP tax bill will have on these life-saving programs.
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Private equity is asset-stripping another essential service—childcare—prioritizing profits over kids' well-being. It's time for the federal government to make childcare universally accessible and keep financial predators out. www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...
Private Equity Finds Opportunity in America’s Child Care Crisis
Parents in the US pay an average of $11,582 per year for child care for children under the age of 15. And private equity sees an opportunity, by racing to consolidate independent daycares. Easy access...
www.bloomberg.com
July 30, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Private equity is asset-stripping another essential service—childcare—prioritizing profits over kids' well-being. It's time for the federal government to make childcare universally accessible and keep financial predators out. www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...
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Excited to be moderating a panel at this event on Thurs., July 17 on "Creating an Economy that Empowers Working People" with Erica Smiley of @jwj.org and @faiz.bsky.social of @moreperfectunion.bsky.social
Details and free tix: ips-dc.org/event/2nd-he...
Details and free tix: ips-dc.org/event/2nd-he...
Bold Ideas For A New Progressive Majority - Institute for Policy Studies
The Institute for Policy Studies, The Nation, and Public Citizen in partnership with the Wallace Global Fund present the 2nd Annual Henry A. Wallace Symposium.
ips-dc.org
July 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Excited to be moderating a panel at this event on Thurs., July 17 on "Creating an Economy that Empowers Working People" with Erica Smiley of @jwj.org and @faiz.bsky.social of @moreperfectunion.bsky.social
Details and free tix: ips-dc.org/event/2nd-he...
Details and free tix: ips-dc.org/event/2nd-he...
@janiehaddad.bsky.social wanna explore beautiful overland park Kansas in October?
July 11, 2025 at 1:21 AM
@janiehaddad.bsky.social wanna explore beautiful overland park Kansas in October?
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Each passing week reinforces the conclusion that if the labor movement is going to prove its value to federal workers it’s going to be in the streets, not in court.
BREAKING: The Supreme Court *allows* the Trump administration to implement large-scale layoffs and reorganization plans across the federal government, despite a pending legal challenge. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissents. #SCOTUS
www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
July 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Each passing week reinforces the conclusion that if the labor movement is going to prove its value to federal workers it’s going to be in the streets, not in court.
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fun fact for washingtonians: if you tap into the quoted thread, there’s a call script for patty murray.
you can help her do her job by explaining the language of the budget bill that would strip healthcare from trans people that she’s supposed to be reviewing as a member of the budget committee!
you can help her do her job by explaining the language of the budget bill that would strip healthcare from trans people that she’s supposed to be reviewing as a member of the budget committee!
June 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
fun fact for washingtonians: if you tap into the quoted thread, there’s a call script for patty murray.
you can help her do her job by explaining the language of the budget bill that would strip healthcare from trans people that she’s supposed to be reviewing as a member of the budget committee!
you can help her do her job by explaining the language of the budget bill that would strip healthcare from trans people that she’s supposed to be reviewing as a member of the budget committee!
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While Congressional committees debate specifics of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, working class Americans hang in the balance. From @ddayen.bsky.social with the latest on Trump’s beautiful disaster.
https://trib.al/6PdkxV5
https://trib.al/6PdkxV5
Trump’s Reverse Robin Hood Agenda Hits Home Stretch
The Big Beautiful Bill will benefit the rich and hurt the poor, while reducing economic growth and causing mass death. Other than that, it’s perfect.
trib.al
June 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
While Congressional committees debate specifics of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, working class Americans hang in the balance. From @ddayen.bsky.social with the latest on Trump’s beautiful disaster.
https://trib.al/6PdkxV5
https://trib.al/6PdkxV5
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NEW: Gov. Hochul announces that the state is dedicating $50 million for legal assistance for immigrants like those who may be targeted by ICE when leaving the federal courthouse
June 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
NEW: Gov. Hochul announces that the state is dedicating $50 million for legal assistance for immigrants like those who may be targeted by ICE when leaving the federal courthouse
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Billions are being thrown at AI right now. https://slate.trib.al/o0m7zBM
The Big Bets on AI
We’re at peak AI hype.
slate.trib.al
June 17, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Billions are being thrown at AI right now. https://slate.trib.al/o0m7zBM
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One Democrat said the new congressional report displays how "those who make up the backbone of our country—firefighters, teachers, truck drivers, and others—will all face higher costs because of President Trump's plans." www.commondreams.org/news/trump-w...
Congressional Report Shows 'Workers Lose, Very Wealthiest Win' Under GOP Plans | Common Dreams
As Trump and Republicans in Congress pursue a package that would give tax breaks to the wealthy by gutting programs for the working class, Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee released a report d...
www.commondreams.org
June 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
One Democrat said the new congressional report displays how "those who make up the backbone of our country—firefighters, teachers, truck drivers, and others—will all face higher costs because of President Trump's plans." www.commondreams.org/news/trump-w...
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VA nurses warn that veteran care could deteriorate even if frontline workers are exempt from layoffs. “When you lay off support staff, our jobs get harder."
Fear Spreads At Veterans Affairs Hospitals As Trump Job Cuts Loom
VA nurses warn that veteran care could deteriorate even if frontline workers are exempt from layoffs. “When you lay off support staff, our jobs get harder."
www.huffpost.com
June 17, 2025 at 10:19 PM
VA nurses warn that veteran care could deteriorate even if frontline workers are exempt from layoffs. “When you lay off support staff, our jobs get harder."
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"We are concerned that Palantir's software could be used to enable domestic operations that violate Americans' rights," say a group of Democratic U.S. lawmakers.
Dems Press Palantir on Trump-Era Contracts for 'Mega-Database' of Americans' Info | Common Dreams
"We are concerned that Palantir's software could be used to enable domestic operations that violate Americans' rights."
www.commondreams.org
June 17, 2025 at 10:21 PM
"We are concerned that Palantir's software could be used to enable domestic operations that violate Americans' rights," say a group of Democratic U.S. lawmakers.
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Bosses love to pit U.S.-born workers against immigrants so we’re too busy blaming each other to fight back.
Don’t fall for it. The real problem isn’t your neighbor or your co-worker—it’s the boss holding back your wages, safety, and healthcare. seiu.co/45ulJZk
Don’t fall for it. The real problem isn’t your neighbor or your co-worker—it’s the boss holding back your wages, safety, and healthcare. seiu.co/45ulJZk
SEIU 925 and Lewelyn Dixon’s Fight for Freedom
On the Line interviewed Tricia Schroeder, President of SEIU Local 925, on their campaign to free Lewelyn Dixon, a member of Local 925 at the University of Washington.
seiu.co
June 17, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Bosses love to pit U.S.-born workers against immigrants so we’re too busy blaming each other to fight back.
Don’t fall for it. The real problem isn’t your neighbor or your co-worker—it’s the boss holding back your wages, safety, and healthcare. seiu.co/45ulJZk
Don’t fall for it. The real problem isn’t your neighbor or your co-worker—it’s the boss holding back your wages, safety, and healthcare. seiu.co/45ulJZk
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Why New York’s first farmworker union deal is a win for seasonal workers — and the food supply chain
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Why New York’s first farmworker union deal is a win for seasonal workers
Passed in 2019, the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act allows farmworkers in New York to unionize.
spectrumlocalnews.com
June 17, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Why New York’s first farmworker union deal is a win for seasonal workers — and the food supply chain
spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
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Judge Hannah Dugan, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Rep. LaMonica McIver, Sen. Alex Padilla, and now Brad Lander.
The Trump administration keeps detaining and prosecuting elected officials who get in its way.
This is the timeline of authoritarianism.
The Trump administration keeps detaining and prosecuting elected officials who get in its way.
This is the timeline of authoritarianism.
The Trump admin keeps detaining and prosecuting elected officials who get in his way
A timeline of authoritarianism.
www.motherjones.com
June 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Judge Hannah Dugan, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Rep. LaMonica McIver, Sen. Alex Padilla, and now Brad Lander.
The Trump administration keeps detaining and prosecuting elected officials who get in its way.
This is the timeline of authoritarianism.
The Trump administration keeps detaining and prosecuting elected officials who get in its way.
This is the timeline of authoritarianism.
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Senate Republicans Propose Gutting Medicaid Further To Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent talkingpointsmemo.com/news/senate-...
Senate Republicans Propose Gutting Medicaid Further To Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent
The Senate Finance Committee, which oversees changes made to taxes and social...
talkingpointsmemo.com
June 17, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Senate Republicans Propose Gutting Medicaid Further To Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent talkingpointsmemo.com/news/senate-...
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Advocates and residents gathered at the West Virginia Public Service Commission on Tuesday to speak out against another proposed electric rate hike from Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power Company, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
‘It ain’t right’: West Virginia residents protest another proposed rate hike from AEP • West Virginia Watch
Advocates and residents gathered at the West Virginia Public Service Commission to speak out against another proposed electric rate hike.
buff.ly
June 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Advocates and residents gathered at the West Virginia Public Service Commission on Tuesday to speak out against another proposed electric rate hike from Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power Company, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.