JimD
@jdrinkwine.bsky.social
I'm a professor, D&D player, wannabe nature photographer from the Pacific Northwest, and dream of retirement adventures
Ok, I have some interest in who takes over Warner Brothers, but my biggest hope is whoever does gain control releases Coyote vs. Acme
#freeWileE
#freeWileE
December 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Ok, I have some interest in who takes over Warner Brothers, but my biggest hope is whoever does gain control releases Coyote vs. Acme
#freeWileE
#freeWileE
This is a case study of a governor not meeting the moment. Do better, @governorferguson.bsky.social
Austerity is not what we need. It's time for rich people and corporations to pay their share
washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/wa-go...
Austerity is not what we need. It's time for rich people and corporations to pay their share
washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/wa-go...
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson says his budget will rely on cuts, not taxes, to balance • Washington State Standard
Gov. Bob Ferguson warned Tuesday that the budget proposal he’ll release this month will rely solely on spending cuts and not higher taxes to overcome what he says is a multi-billion dollar shortfall.
washingtonstatestandard.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
This is a case study of a governor not meeting the moment. Do better, @governorferguson.bsky.social
Austerity is not what we need. It's time for rich people and corporations to pay their share
washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/wa-go...
Austerity is not what we need. It's time for rich people and corporations to pay their share
washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/wa-go...
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The DOJ’s RealPage settlement doesn’t deliver justice. No fines, no admission of wrongdoing & no ban on algorithmic rent-setting — the very tool landlords used to coordinate price hikes.
State attorneys general refused to sign on because renters deserve real accountability.
State attorneys general refused to sign on because renters deserve real accountability.
RealPage Agrees to Settle Federal Rent-Collusion Case
The Justice Department had accused the real estate software company of enabling landlords to charge tenants more than free-market rates.
buff.ly
December 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The DOJ’s RealPage settlement doesn’t deliver justice. No fines, no admission of wrongdoing & no ban on algorithmic rent-setting — the very tool landlords used to coordinate price hikes.
State attorneys general refused to sign on because renters deserve real accountability.
State attorneys general refused to sign on because renters deserve real accountability.
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GDP treats cigarette sales & cancer treatments as “good,” but caring for your kids or creating art doesn’t count at all.
@dianecoyle1859.bsky.social joins Nick & Goldy to explain why GDP no longer reflects the real economy—and how we can measure true progress instead.
🎧Listen here: buff.ly/7HrQ3Wi
@dianecoyle1859.bsky.social joins Nick & Goldy to explain why GDP no longer reflects the real economy—and how we can measure true progress instead.
🎧Listen here: buff.ly/7HrQ3Wi
November 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM
GDP treats cigarette sales & cancer treatments as “good,” but caring for your kids or creating art doesn’t count at all.
@dianecoyle1859.bsky.social joins Nick & Goldy to explain why GDP no longer reflects the real economy—and how we can measure true progress instead.
🎧Listen here: buff.ly/7HrQ3Wi
@dianecoyle1859.bsky.social joins Nick & Goldy to explain why GDP no longer reflects the real economy—and how we can measure true progress instead.
🎧Listen here: buff.ly/7HrQ3Wi
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Nearly 300 Western Washington University staff, students and community members signed an open letter criticizing the administration's “extreme” budgetary decisions, particularly in student affairs.
Open letter to WWU administration criticizes layoffs in student affairs | Cascadia Daily News
Letter signed by nearly 300 staff, students, faculty, community members
www.cascadiadaily.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Nearly 300 Western Washington University staff, students and community members signed an open letter criticizing the administration's “extreme” budgetary decisions, particularly in student affairs.
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one thing i find crazy-making is the idea that getting rid of the filibuster would make congress a purely majoritarian institution. bicameralism itself is counter-majoritarian! equal state representation is counter-majoritarian! the fact that senate elections are staggered is counter-majoritarian!
November 8, 2025 at 10:26 PM
one thing i find crazy-making is the idea that getting rid of the filibuster would make congress a purely majoritarian institution. bicameralism itself is counter-majoritarian! equal state representation is counter-majoritarian! the fact that senate elections are staggered is counter-majoritarian!
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YES YOU SHOULD VOTE IN LOCAL ELECTIONS TOMORROW EVEN IF MAMDANI IS NOT ON THE BALLOT WHERE YOU LIVE
November 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
YES YOU SHOULD VOTE IN LOCAL ELECTIONS TOMORROW EVEN IF MAMDANI IS NOT ON THE BALLOT WHERE YOU LIVE
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A pandemic-era policy allowing universal free lunches ended three years ago, but the needs that spurred the program still remain. Now, schools and students alike are trying to figure out how to deal with unpaid meal debt.
Schools struggle 3 years after end of universal free school meals
A pandemic-era program allowed schools to provide free meals for all students. Since it ended, some students have been racking up unpaid meal debt.
www.marketplace.org
October 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A pandemic-era policy allowing universal free lunches ended three years ago, but the needs that spurred the program still remain. Now, schools and students alike are trying to figure out how to deal with unpaid meal debt.
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Trade isn’t just about goods—it’s about power.
@theameilee.bsky.social explains how ignoring labor rights in global trade fueled inequality and political instability, and why trade must start with workers, not corporations.
🎧 The last episode of our Trade series is live ➡️ buff.ly/WiTrMxA
@theameilee.bsky.social explains how ignoring labor rights in global trade fueled inequality and political instability, and why trade must start with workers, not corporations.
🎧 The last episode of our Trade series is live ➡️ buff.ly/WiTrMxA
October 28, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Trade isn’t just about goods—it’s about power.
@theameilee.bsky.social explains how ignoring labor rights in global trade fueled inequality and political instability, and why trade must start with workers, not corporations.
🎧 The last episode of our Trade series is live ➡️ buff.ly/WiTrMxA
@theameilee.bsky.social explains how ignoring labor rights in global trade fueled inequality and political instability, and why trade must start with workers, not corporations.
🎧 The last episode of our Trade series is live ➡️ buff.ly/WiTrMxA
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Three times in the past two weeks, editorials at the 'Washington Post' failed to disclose that they focused on matters in which owner Jeff Bezos had a material interest.
'Washington Post' editorials omit a key disclosure: Bezos' financial ties
Three times in the past two weeks, editorials at the 'Washington Post' failed to disclose that they focused on matters in which owner Jeff Bezos had a material interest.
n.pr
October 28, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Three times in the past two weeks, editorials at the 'Washington Post' failed to disclose that they focused on matters in which owner Jeff Bezos had a material interest.
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Mexico did everything the textbook said — liberalized, opened to trade, integrated with the U.S., and still ended up stuck in no man’s land, de-industrialized, and falling further behind.
This is why real-world economics ≠ theory.
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This is why real-world economics ≠ theory.
🎧➡️ buff.ly/05o45ZT
October 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Mexico did everything the textbook said — liberalized, opened to trade, integrated with the U.S., and still ended up stuck in no man’s land, de-industrialized, and falling further behind.
This is why real-world economics ≠ theory.
🎧➡️ buff.ly/05o45ZT
This is why real-world economics ≠ theory.
🎧➡️ buff.ly/05o45ZT
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We're thrilled to announce that Evan Turnage will lead the Southern Justice Project at Open Markets, a new initiative to study the economic, political, and social effects of corporate concentration across the deep South -- and share solutions.
www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
New “Southern Justice Project” to Detail How Corporate Concentration Derails Political and Economic Equality in the South – And Propose Solutions — Open Markets Institute
The Southern Justice Project is a major new initiative to study the economic, political, and social effects of corporate concentration and social control across the south. The project will be led by Evan Turnage , former Chief Counsel to Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer and Senior Coun
www.openmarketsinstitute.org
October 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We're thrilled to announce that Evan Turnage will lead the Southern Justice Project at Open Markets, a new initiative to study the economic, political, and social effects of corporate concentration across the deep South -- and share solutions.
www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...
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This is pretty good.
If the National Guard is really in D.C. to protect federal
property, they should probably have been at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. two days ago
property, they should probably have been at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. two days ago
October 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
This is pretty good.
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Thousands in Bellingham joined the "No Kings" protest Saturday, while dancing and singing songs in the rain.
Thousands of Bellingham residents join nationwide 'No Kings' protest | Cascadia Daily News
Despite the rain, people danced, sang and enjoyed a largely peaceful gathering
www.cascadiadaily.com
October 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Thousands in Bellingham joined the "No Kings" protest Saturday, while dancing and singing songs in the rain.
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What drives economic growth?
Not elites hoarding wisdom or wealth, but the messy, beautiful web of knowledge shared across workers, cities, and communities.
🎧 ➡️ buff.ly/91gHB84
Not elites hoarding wisdom or wealth, but the messy, beautiful web of knowledge shared across workers, cities, and communities.
🎧 ➡️ buff.ly/91gHB84
October 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM
What drives economic growth?
Not elites hoarding wisdom or wealth, but the messy, beautiful web of knowledge shared across workers, cities, and communities.
🎧 ➡️ buff.ly/91gHB84
Not elites hoarding wisdom or wealth, but the messy, beautiful web of knowledge shared across workers, cities, and communities.
🎧 ➡️ buff.ly/91gHB84
Was it just me who thought of molten gold when listening to today's Indicator from @planetmoney.bsky.social
It was, wasn't it
@npr.org
It was, wasn't it
@npr.org
October 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Was it just me who thought of molten gold when listening to today's Indicator from @planetmoney.bsky.social
It was, wasn't it
@npr.org
It was, wasn't it
@npr.org
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The crypto lobby is pushing bills that most of us don’t even understand, but that would rip a hole in our financial regulatory system. Check out our explainers. Get educated because these markets should work for us, not for them.
Congress is rewriting the rules of crypto—and the stakes couldn’t be higher. In our new explainer, Brad Lipton explains why new bills moving through Congress could open dangerous loopholes in our financial system. 🧵1/3 rooseveltinstitute.org/blog/what-is...
September 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The crypto lobby is pushing bills that most of us don’t even understand, but that would rip a hole in our financial regulatory system. Check out our explainers. Get educated because these markets should work for us, not for them.
@aftwa.bsky.social ... Something for us to do something about
The gap between teacher pay and other college graduates’ pay is the highest it’s been in over four decades.
Is there a “teacher shortage,” or a shortage of jobs that treat educators with the pay, dignity, and support they deserve?
Is there a “teacher shortage,” or a shortage of jobs that treat educators with the pay, dignity, and support they deserve?
September 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM
@aftwa.bsky.social ... Something for us to do something about
So, we're now at the if-we-don't-measure-it-it's-not-real stage?
September 13, 2025 at 1:21 AM
So, we're now at the if-we-don't-measure-it-it's-not-real stage?
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Median wages for men were up by 3.7% in 2024, but women’s pay stayed the same. Economists say flexible work policies and affordable child care could be the solution to the widening pay gap.
Gender wage gap widened in 2024 for second year in a row
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, median wages for men increased 3.7%, but pay for women didn’t budge in 2024.
mktplc.org
September 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Median wages for men were up by 3.7% in 2024, but women’s pay stayed the same. Economists say flexible work policies and affordable child care could be the solution to the widening pay gap.
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more than a decade of public scholarship has taught me that the moments when it's most tempting to react strongly and quickly are the ones when it's most useful to step back, seek context, and force yourself to think slowly. i don't always follow it, but those are my guidelines for myself.
September 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
more than a decade of public scholarship has taught me that the moments when it's most tempting to react strongly and quickly are the ones when it's most useful to step back, seek context, and force yourself to think slowly. i don't always follow it, but those are my guidelines for myself.
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Political violence is unacceptable and inexcusable, full stop.
September 10, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Political violence is unacceptable and inexcusable, full stop.
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Re-upping this again. I assisted the amazing team at @onthemedia.bsky.social developing the breaking news consumers handbook, and its recommendations still hold true to this day.
Some helpful tips for following the awful news out of Minnesota today.
September 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Re-upping this again. I assisted the amazing team at @onthemedia.bsky.social developing the breaking news consumers handbook, and its recommendations still hold true to this day.
Don't judge me David Brancaccio @marketplace.org
September 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Don't judge me David Brancaccio @marketplace.org
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New EO removes tariffs from Japanese aircrafts and reduces tariffs on Japanese automobiles from 27.5% to 15%.
And so let me remind you: FIFTEEN PERCENT IS STILL HIGH.
And so let me remind you: FIFTEEN PERCENT IS STILL HIGH.
September 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM
New EO removes tariffs from Japanese aircrafts and reduces tariffs on Japanese automobiles from 27.5% to 15%.
And so let me remind you: FIFTEEN PERCENT IS STILL HIGH.
And so let me remind you: FIFTEEN PERCENT IS STILL HIGH.