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Jeff_Winston
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Lifelong member of the Rebel Alliance, Director of Michigan Democratic Party's Project 83, proud union member, and dedicated dog dad.

No crypto, sales, porn, requests from empty feeds, go fund me or other bullshit. Don’t ruin this like Elon ruined Twitter
Democracy is crumbling, but ‘YOU ARE THE DEMOCRATS’—you've been waiting for, not a distant savior. Your local political work—from school boards to state races—is our last defense against authoritarianism. Rallies and protests are not enough. We must lead now before democracy’s light is extinguished.
The Decimation of the American Presidency:
A Call to Action for Michigan (all) Democrats
substack.com
April 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Here is a piece I wrote last night and published this afternoon before this evening’s CR vote. I realize that among my liberal and progressive peers-, angry at a means to resist and fight back that this is going to be an #UnpopularOpinion. #NoApologies
The Perils of Political Brinkmanship
McConnell may piss off the Democratic and Progressive base - but... his pragmatism is not wrong. Beyond the raw emotion of anger, we still need to govern for the people and protect workers.
open.substack.com
March 14, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Okay - enough lurking for me... it's time to get in the game. My first Substack post. I hope to drop sat least one thing a week going forward.
open.substack.com/pub/jwinston...
January 29, 2025 at 12:02 AM
While I don’t want to make light of this tragedy for the families of those hurt or killed by Tesla- it is a ominous entry into 2025 and The Elonia Musk regime and shadow presidency that is seeking to deregulate Tesla and consumer protections.
1 Dead After a Cybertruck Explodes Outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas (Gift Article)
At least seven people were injured, the authorities said. Videos posted to social media appeared to show a vehicle engulfed in flames outside the lobby’s entrance.
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
A life well lived. President Carter gave all of himself to make a world better for those to follow him. He was not the most popular… often ridiculed. But, he served as a shining example of what every American should aspire to: grace, humility, hard work, and compassion for others.
December 29, 2024 at 10:51 PM
This pit of despair has no bottom.
December 28, 2024 at 5:50 AM
I call bullshit! This is a narcissist’s attempt to draw attention to him (and away from President-elect Elonia). Bezos could start his “philanthropy” by acknowledging his workers, allowing them to organize without his union-busting tactics, and giving his workers a fair contract. Start there, first.
December 26, 2024 at 9:06 PM
I am sure that this will surprise exactly no one. Grand Rapids, MI is a midsized Midwest city, not a huge city that can absorb these costs to subsidize a political campaign. I pay my tax dollars for the city services that my community needs. Not for a scab that doesn’t believe in paying his bills.
Trump campaign won’t pay $49,000 in bills for Grand Rapids rallies
The city of Grand Rapids says the Donald J. Trump for President 2024 campaign has refused to pay more than $49,000 in bills for two rallies in the city this year.
www.woodtv.com
December 24, 2024 at 11:23 PM
The annual median income in 1970 was $15,060. Adjusted for inflation, the AMI should be at $122,457.
The current AMI is $59,229; the average worker has lost $63,328 per year- more than they earn. #RespectWorkers #TheSystemIsRigged
December 24, 2024 at 4:27 AM
Reposted by Jeff_Winston
“Starbucks Union Expands Strike To More States” — Nasdaq

#UnionNews #Strike
December 23, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Reposted by Jeff_Winston
Why are Starbucks baristas on ULP strike?
December 22, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Plan ahead… make your own coffee at home! DO NOT CROSS THE LINE- your Pumpkin Spiced Latte isn’t worth it. #SOLIDARITY #WorkersUnite #DontCrossTheLine
🔥 TWAS THE STRIKE BEFORE CHRISTMAS! 🔥✊

Starbucks baristas are going on five days of escalating ULP strikes in response to the company backtracking on our promised path forward, starting tomorrow in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle... and soon, from coast-to-coast. 🧵
December 20, 2024 at 6:28 AM
I was very proud to spend my day standing with my brothers and sisters in labor with #Teamsters Local 406 in Grand Rapids MI in #SOLIDARITY supporting Amazon Workers against Amazon’s Unfair Labor Practices and refusal to bargain in good faith. #IBEW1106 #MIDems #StrongerTogether #Organize
December 19, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Find your local Teamsters and join them and Amazon workers in solidarity during this 48-hour strike.

"Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much" - Helen Keller

Layer up and grab your mittens… it’s time to join the fight! #SOLIDARITY
Teamsters Launch Largest Strike Against Amazon in American History
(WASHINGTON) – The Teamsters will launch the largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history beginning at 6 a.m. EST on Thurs., Dec. 19. The nationwide action f
teamster.org
December 19, 2024 at 3:55 AM
A massive crowd assembled to witness the dawn of Grand Rapids’ newest leaders swearing their oaths of office. Congratulations Mayor David Lagrand, Commissioner AliciaMarie Belchak, & Commissioner Marshall Kilgore. I am thrilled and excited to see the great things that you will bring to Grand Rapids
December 18, 2024 at 1:16 AM
NOT ONE MORE!
December 17, 2024 at 3:15 AM
🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨: Please call 📞 Sen Debbie Stabenow and Sen Gary Peters to urge them to vote YES on HR 82, the Social Security Act. This bipartisan legislation, eliminates the unfair reduction of retired educators' Social Security benefits. For more info, visit this link: www.nea.org/advocating-f...
December 16, 2024 at 6:51 AM
THIS 👇👇👇 All workers need unions now more than ever. ORGANIZE, FIGHT, WIN!
December 14, 2024 at 3:31 AM
Happy Friday the 13th! Just remember- today is only unlucky if you are a Knight Templar.
December 13, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Psssst... Michigan legislature... there is still time in our waning trifecta days to protect and preserve our libraries and librarians. #GetItDone #LameDuck2024
N.J. just struck a blow against banning books
It's called the "Freedom to Read Act."
www.nj.com
December 11, 2024 at 1:37 AM
Legit question for my legal friends and Constitutional scholars. When someone takes an oath of office to “defend and protect the Constitution”…does that not mean the ENTIRE Constitution? Isn’t a declaration such as this in direct conflict to the oath he will take (again)? Is it impeachable?
Trump plans to end birthright citizenship in the US
“We're going to have to get it changed," Trump said, referring to the 14th Amendment of the Constitution.
www.politico.com
December 8, 2024 at 8:15 PM
The only thing that make this moderately unpredictable is that there was easily a 50% probability that Assad would end up in Tulsi Gabbard’s pull-out couch.
Here are the latest developments. (Gift Article)
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2024 at 7:50 PM