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A few weeks ago, Trump froze federal child care and family assistance funding for Minnesota and four other blue states, sowing panic until a federal judge overruled him.
Our families deserve better than being pawns in political games.
Our families deserve better than being pawns in political games.
We Need Child Care, Not Partisan Threats
Freezing child care funding on the basis of partisan allegations only hurts working families like mine.
inequality.org
February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A few weeks ago, Trump froze federal child care and family assistance funding for Minnesota and four other blue states, sowing panic until a federal judge overruled him.
Our families deserve better than being pawns in political games.
Our families deserve better than being pawns in political games.
The Trump administration’s willingness to abduct, detain, and otherwise traumatize the children of immigrants reveals a double-standard in a party which claims to be “pro-life.”
If we truly value life, we must defend all children equally.
If we truly value life, we must defend all children equally.
Trump and Vance Can’t Be 'Pro-Life' While Committing Violence Against Children - OtherWords
Children aren’t exempt from ICE’s violence. And for administration hardliners, that’s the point.
otherwords.org
February 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The Trump administration’s willingness to abduct, detain, and otherwise traumatize the children of immigrants reveals a double-standard in a party which claims to be “pro-life.”
If we truly value life, we must defend all children equally.
If we truly value life, we must defend all children equally.
NEW: From Venezuela to Minnesota, the Trump administration is following an imperial logic, not a democratic one.
Political science professor Richard W. Coughlin:
Political science professor Richard W. Coughlin:
What Do Minnesota and Venezuela Have in Common? - FPIF
The governing logic of the Trump administration increasingly treats both Democratic-controlled U.S. states and neighboring countries as spaces requiring imperial pacification rather than democratic…
fpif.org
February 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
NEW: From Venezuela to Minnesota, the Trump administration is following an imperial logic, not a democratic one.
Political science professor Richard W. Coughlin:
Political science professor Richard W. Coughlin:
When federal agents harass immigrant workers, research shows that it ends up hurting *all* workers, as well the economy.
For the sake of everyone, it’s time for us to organize and defend our immigrant neighbors, writes @sarahlazare.bsky.social.
For the sake of everyone, it’s time for us to organize and defend our immigrant neighbors, writes @sarahlazare.bsky.social.
Trump’s Assault on Immigrants Hurts U.S.-Born Workers, Too - OtherWords
The research is clear: when immigrant workers are targeted, it threatens all workers’ ability to fight for better pay and conditions.
otherwords.org
February 9, 2026 at 1:01 PM
When federal agents harass immigrant workers, research shows that it ends up hurting *all* workers, as well the economy.
For the sake of everyone, it’s time for us to organize and defend our immigrant neighbors, writes @sarahlazare.bsky.social.
For the sake of everyone, it’s time for us to organize and defend our immigrant neighbors, writes @sarahlazare.bsky.social.
✍️ JOB OPENING: IPS is looking for a Media Relations Associate to join our communications team!
We are seeking applicants who are highly detail-oriented, excited about progressive policy issues, and experienced in communication.
Learn more, apply now, and share: ips-dc.org/careers-inte...
We are seeking applicants who are highly detail-oriented, excited about progressive policy issues, and experienced in communication.
Learn more, apply now, and share: ips-dc.org/careers-inte...
February 6, 2026 at 5:29 PM
✍️ JOB OPENING: IPS is looking for a Media Relations Associate to join our communications team!
We are seeking applicants who are highly detail-oriented, excited about progressive policy issues, and experienced in communication.
Learn more, apply now, and share: ips-dc.org/careers-inte...
We are seeking applicants who are highly detail-oriented, excited about progressive policy issues, and experienced in communication.
Learn more, apply now, and share: ips-dc.org/careers-inte...
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February 6, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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This tweet says resist all 23, but neither it nor the story it links lists them all and their locations
You can find the list (with a map) here: couriernewsroom.com/news/map-ice...
You can find the list (with a map) here: couriernewsroom.com/news/map-ice...
February 4, 2026 at 9:15 PM
This tweet says resist all 23, but neither it nor the story it links lists them all and their locations
You can find the list (with a map) here: couriernewsroom.com/news/map-ice...
You can find the list (with a map) here: couriernewsroom.com/news/map-ice...
Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s refusal to back down in the face of President Trump’s unsubstantiated accusations may be the only thing preventing a takeover of the independent monetary system crucial to our democracy, writes Joint Center fellow Eric Morrissette.
One Woman's Refusal - OtherWords
The importance of Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s stand against presidential pressure.
otherwords.org
February 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s refusal to back down in the face of President Trump’s unsubstantiated accusations may be the only thing preventing a takeover of the independent monetary system crucial to our democracy, writes Joint Center fellow Eric Morrissette.
In this time of rising authoritarianism, we must adopt a new mindset if we hope to overcome the powers threatening our democracy.
That means bringing together fragmented organizations across the nation in a united movement, writes @pplsaction.bsky.social’s @ariassulma.bsky.social.
That means bringing together fragmented organizations across the nation in a united movement, writes @pplsaction.bsky.social’s @ariassulma.bsky.social.
How We Can Defeat Authoritarianism Together
We must move from scattered resistance to movements advancing disciplined, mass non-cooperation.
convergencemag.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
In this time of rising authoritarianism, we must adopt a new mindset if we hope to overcome the powers threatening our democracy.
That means bringing together fragmented organizations across the nation in a united movement, writes @pplsaction.bsky.social’s @ariassulma.bsky.social.
That means bringing together fragmented organizations across the nation in a united movement, writes @pplsaction.bsky.social’s @ariassulma.bsky.social.
For the majority of Americans, the affordability crisis isn’t just a feeling — it’s a monthly calculation. To change that reality, we must first confront the fact that this inequality is baked into our current economic system.
@jessehagopian.bsky.social on @truthout.org
@jessehagopian.bsky.social on @truthout.org
The Affordability Crisis Is Real. Only Worker Organizing Can Offer Solutions.
A nation that can feed its billionaires but not its children has an economic system built to protect cruelty.
truthout.org
February 5, 2026 at 1:02 PM
For the majority of Americans, the affordability crisis isn’t just a feeling — it’s a monthly calculation. To change that reality, we must first confront the fact that this inequality is baked into our current economic system.
@jessehagopian.bsky.social on @truthout.org
@jessehagopian.bsky.social on @truthout.org
NEW: The New Mexico legislature just passed the Immigrant Safety Act to ban public ICE detention contracts, terminate existing contracts, and prohibit police from collaborating with ICE.
This is a huge win. End ICE detention everywhere.
This is a huge win. End ICE detention everywhere.
New Mexico Senate approves bill to ban ICE detention centers
The New Mexico Legislature approved the Immigration Safety Act. House bill 9 bars the state from allowing ICE detention centers.
www.usatoday.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:39 PM
NEW: The New Mexico legislature just passed the Immigrant Safety Act to ban public ICE detention contracts, terminate existing contracts, and prohibit police from collaborating with ICE.
This is a huge win. End ICE detention everywhere.
This is a huge win. End ICE detention everywhere.
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This is a big deal.
No matter how many awful things come out of this White House, you can organize your community to fight back against tyranny.
We must also continue to boycott ICE's corporate collaborators like Amazon, AT&T, and any other company trying to profit off this misery.
No matter how many awful things come out of this White House, you can organize your community to fight back against tyranny.
We must also continue to boycott ICE's corporate collaborators like Amazon, AT&T, and any other company trying to profit off this misery.
VICTORY: After thousands of locals protested, called, and gave public comments, a company halted the sale of a Virginia warehouse to DHS to be used for immigrant detention.
DHS wants to buy 23 warehouses nationwide. Resist all of them.
DHS wants to buy 23 warehouses nationwide. Resist all of them.
Hanover warehouse owner pulls out of potential Virginia ICE facility deal
The company, Jim Pattison Developments, put out a statement Friday afternoon saying the deal would not proceed.
www.dailypress.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:57 PM
This is a big deal.
No matter how many awful things come out of this White House, you can organize your community to fight back against tyranny.
We must also continue to boycott ICE's corporate collaborators like Amazon, AT&T, and any other company trying to profit off this misery.
No matter how many awful things come out of this White House, you can organize your community to fight back against tyranny.
We must also continue to boycott ICE's corporate collaborators like Amazon, AT&T, and any other company trying to profit off this misery.
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Meta's federal tax avoidance reached a new high last year. The company recorded its lowest-ever effective federal income tax rate at 3.5% in '25, even as it enjoyed its biggest US profit haul ever at $79 billion.
Trump's 2025 tax cuts are supercharging tech tax avoidance.
itep.org/meta-tax-bre...
Trump's 2025 tax cuts are supercharging tech tax avoidance.
itep.org/meta-tax-bre...
Meta’s Federal Tax Rate Hits an All-Time Low Due to Breaks Expanded by Trump Tax Law
The company paid an effective federal income tax rate of just over 3.5% in 2025, the lowest it has recorded since the company went public as Facebook in 2012.
itep.org
February 4, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Meta's federal tax avoidance reached a new high last year. The company recorded its lowest-ever effective federal income tax rate at 3.5% in '25, even as it enjoyed its biggest US profit haul ever at $79 billion.
Trump's 2025 tax cuts are supercharging tech tax avoidance.
itep.org/meta-tax-bre...
Trump's 2025 tax cuts are supercharging tech tax avoidance.
itep.org/meta-tax-bre...
In his address at the World Economic Forum, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced intentions to pursue “strategic autonomy” — a clear message that one of our oldest allies no longer sees the U.S. as a reliable partner.
Reza Hasmath on Foreign Policy in Focus:
Reza Hasmath on Foreign Policy in Focus:
Canada’s Pivot Is a Warning to the United States and the Entire Alliance System - FPIF
What happens when America’s most integrated ally decides that it can no longer afford the relationship?
fpif.org
February 4, 2026 at 5:02 PM
In his address at the World Economic Forum, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced intentions to pursue “strategic autonomy” — a clear message that one of our oldest allies no longer sees the U.S. as a reliable partner.
Reza Hasmath on Foreign Policy in Focus:
Reza Hasmath on Foreign Policy in Focus:
Troops that Trump deployed to D.C. supposedly to address crime have instead been repeatedly tasked with rousting the homeless, cleaning parks, and painting over graffiti. This occupation alone is projected to cost over $660 million this year.
Trump Has Already Spent $500 Million Deploying Troops to U.S. Cities
A report from the Congressional Budget Office reveals the immense expenses of the Trump administration’s military occupations.
theintercept.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Troops that Trump deployed to D.C. supposedly to address crime have instead been repeatedly tasked with rousting the homeless, cleaning parks, and painting over graffiti. This occupation alone is projected to cost over $660 million this year.
NEW: Throughout U.S. history, workers have fought off unlivable conditions by organizing and winning protections. Today, they can use the same strength to address the unacceptable affordability crisis.
@jessehagopian.bsky.social in @truthout.org:
@jessehagopian.bsky.social in @truthout.org:
The Affordability Crisis Is Real. Only Worker Organizing Can Offer Solutions.
A nation that can feed its billionaires but not its children has an economic system built to protect cruelty.
truthout.org
February 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM
NEW: Throughout U.S. history, workers have fought off unlivable conditions by organizing and winning protections. Today, they can use the same strength to address the unacceptable affordability crisis.
@jessehagopian.bsky.social in @truthout.org:
@jessehagopian.bsky.social in @truthout.org:
VICTORY: After thousands of locals protested, called, and gave public comments, a company halted the sale of a Virginia warehouse to DHS to be used for immigrant detention.
DHS wants to buy 23 warehouses nationwide. Resist all of them.
DHS wants to buy 23 warehouses nationwide. Resist all of them.
Hanover warehouse owner pulls out of potential Virginia ICE facility deal
The company, Jim Pattison Developments, put out a statement Friday afternoon saying the deal would not proceed.
www.dailypress.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:34 PM
VICTORY: After thousands of locals protested, called, and gave public comments, a company halted the sale of a Virginia warehouse to DHS to be used for immigrant detention.
DHS wants to buy 23 warehouses nationwide. Resist all of them.
DHS wants to buy 23 warehouses nationwide. Resist all of them.
In addition to creating an unsustainable amount of waste, modern American consumer habits and the debt it produces (almost $18 trillion as of 2025) has another effect — enabling our outsized and wasteful military.
Andrea Mazzarino on Foreign Policy in Focus:
Andrea Mazzarino on Foreign Policy in Focus:
The United States of Consumption - FPIF
The U.S. military is a big part of the problem.
fpif.org
February 3, 2026 at 5:03 PM
In addition to creating an unsustainable amount of waste, modern American consumer habits and the debt it produces (almost $18 trillion as of 2025) has another effect — enabling our outsized and wasteful military.
Andrea Mazzarino on Foreign Policy in Focus:
Andrea Mazzarino on Foreign Policy in Focus:
NEW: The richest 19 Americans now own over 2% of our country's wealth, but pay as little as 4% effective annual tax, while the average American might pay 20%.
To defend our democracy, we must fix our tax code, says IPS fellow @azboblord.bsky.social. Listen:
To defend our democracy, we must fix our tax code, says IPS fellow @azboblord.bsky.social. Listen:
The cost of not taxing the rich - WORT-FM 89.9
Bob Lord is a tax lawyer, an associate fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, and the Senior Vice President of Tax Policy Senior Fellow at Patriotic Millionaires. He discusses […]
www.wortfm.org
February 3, 2026 at 1:01 PM
NEW: The richest 19 Americans now own over 2% of our country's wealth, but pay as little as 4% effective annual tax, while the average American might pay 20%.
To defend our democracy, we must fix our tax code, says IPS fellow @azboblord.bsky.social. Listen:
To defend our democracy, we must fix our tax code, says IPS fellow @azboblord.bsky.social. Listen:
We have seen a 283% increase in child labor law violations from 2015-2023. At a time when we need protections, @epi.org has tracked the recent introduction of bills to weaken child labor protections in 28 states.
Children deserve better.
Children deserve better.
The Federal Retreat on Child Labor Enforcement Threatens America’s Children
Trump’s gutting of workplace safety enforcement comes as many states have rolled back their own efforts. That puts young workers at risk.
inequality.org
February 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
We have seen a 283% increase in child labor law violations from 2015-2023. At a time when we need protections, @epi.org has tracked the recent introduction of bills to weaken child labor protections in 28 states.
Children deserve better.
Children deserve better.
In a shocking affront to our democracy, President Trump’s federal judge appointees are attempting to prove their loyalty by disavowing historical facts.
Our Senators must protect us from these enablers, not reward them, writes @peoplefor.bsky.social’s Paul Gordon.
Our Senators must protect us from these enablers, not reward them, writes @peoplefor.bsky.social’s Paul Gordon.
Trump’s Judicial Nominees Signal Their Loyalty To Him, Endangering Us All - OtherWords
If nominees are so desperate to avoid offending Trump now, how can we expect them to fairly consider arguments that he's violated the law when they're judges?
otherwords.org
February 2, 2026 at 5:07 PM
In a shocking affront to our democracy, President Trump’s federal judge appointees are attempting to prove their loyalty by disavowing historical facts.
Our Senators must protect us from these enablers, not reward them, writes @peoplefor.bsky.social’s Paul Gordon.
Our Senators must protect us from these enablers, not reward them, writes @peoplefor.bsky.social’s Paul Gordon.
Ultra-wealthy individuals have outsized influence on our democratic system — and have actively worked to undermine it.
America's Wealthiest Are Getting Even Richer
The wealthiest 15 billionaires in America saw their wealth grow over 30 percent in 2025.
inequality.org
February 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Ultra-wealthy individuals have outsized influence on our democratic system — and have actively worked to undermine it.
On March 18, 2020, Elon Musk had wealth valued just under $25 billion.
At the end of 2025, Musk’s wealth was $726 billion, a dizzying 2,800% increase in under six years.
This wealth concentration is dangerous to us all. We need to strengthen workers — and tax the rich.
At the end of 2025, Musk’s wealth was $726 billion, a dizzying 2,800% increase in under six years.
This wealth concentration is dangerous to us all. We need to strengthen workers — and tax the rich.
February 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
On March 18, 2020, Elon Musk had wealth valued just under $25 billion.
At the end of 2025, Musk’s wealth was $726 billion, a dizzying 2,800% increase in under six years.
This wealth concentration is dangerous to us all. We need to strengthen workers — and tax the rich.
At the end of 2025, Musk’s wealth was $726 billion, a dizzying 2,800% increase in under six years.
This wealth concentration is dangerous to us all. We need to strengthen workers — and tax the rich.
NEW: Trump's domestic military occupations could cost over $1 billion this year.
“They are spending billions to militarize our streets," said IPS @nationalpriorities.bsky.social scholar @hannahomestead.bsky.social, "while cutting food and healthcare.”
@nickturse.bsky.social in @theintercept.com:
“They are spending billions to militarize our streets," said IPS @nationalpriorities.bsky.social scholar @hannahomestead.bsky.social, "while cutting food and healthcare.”
@nickturse.bsky.social in @theintercept.com:
Trump Has Already Spent $500 Million Deploying Troops to U.S. Cities
A report from the Congressional Budget Office reveals the immense expenses of the Trump administration’s military occupations.
theintercept.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
NEW: Trump's domestic military occupations could cost over $1 billion this year.
“They are spending billions to militarize our streets," said IPS @nationalpriorities.bsky.social scholar @hannahomestead.bsky.social, "while cutting food and healthcare.”
@nickturse.bsky.social in @theintercept.com:
“They are spending billions to militarize our streets," said IPS @nationalpriorities.bsky.social scholar @hannahomestead.bsky.social, "while cutting food and healthcare.”
@nickturse.bsky.social in @theintercept.com:
For many working parents like Kate Schuett, a kindergarten teacher in St. Paul, Minnesota, affordable childcare is an absolute necessity.
That's why funding childcare should be a top priority — not more wasteful spending on militarism.
That's why funding childcare should be a top priority — not more wasteful spending on militarism.
We Need Child Care, Not Partisan Threats - OtherWords
Freezing child care funding on the basis of partisan allegations only hurts working families like mine.
otherwords.org
February 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
For many working parents like Kate Schuett, a kindergarten teacher in St. Paul, Minnesota, affordable childcare is an absolute necessity.
That's why funding childcare should be a top priority — not more wasteful spending on militarism.
That's why funding childcare should be a top priority — not more wasteful spending on militarism.