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FUN FACT! Did you know that if we effectively taxed the rich, we could actually *lower* taxes for the working class? If you made less than the annual cost of living, you could actually pay NOTHING while still having a funded government. :-)
Billionaires’ wealth surged $6.5tn over past decade, Oxfam reports
Billionaires’ wealth surged $6.5tn over past decade, Oxfam reports
Real-terms gains of $33.9tn for world’s richest 1% ‘enough to end annual global poverty 22 times over’, charity says
The wealth of the world’s 3,000 billionaires has surged by $6.5tn (£4.8tn) in real terms over the past decade, according to Oxfam, equivalent to 14.6% of global output.
In total the richest 1% of the global population has gained at least $33.9tn in real terms, which the charity said was “enough to end annual global poverty 22 times over”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 27, 2025 at 10:23 PM
FUN FACT! Did you know that if we effectively taxed the rich, we could actually *lower* taxes for the working class? If you made less than the annual cost of living, you could actually pay NOTHING while still having a funded government. :-)
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When they can’t deport people fast enough, they’ll figure out alternative ways to get rid of them. The holocaust started with deportations and citizenship stripping. It’s not new. #3E
June 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
When they can’t deport people fast enough, they’ll figure out alternative ways to get rid of them. The holocaust started with deportations and citizenship stripping. It’s not new. #3E
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The MAGA white Christian nationalist project is bound to fail. They dont have the numbers, and the world, specifically people of color and women, have gained more influence and wealth over the past 60 years. Still, they'll try and, in the process, destroy the country and themselves.
June 27, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The MAGA white Christian nationalist project is bound to fail. They dont have the numbers, and the world, specifically people of color and women, have gained more influence and wealth over the past 60 years. Still, they'll try and, in the process, destroy the country and themselves.
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Justice Sonia Sotomayor reading dissent from bench:
“The court’s decision is nothing less than an open invitation for the government to bypass the Constitution”
“The court’s decision is nothing less than an open invitation for the government to bypass the Constitution”
June 27, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Justice Sonia Sotomayor reading dissent from bench:
“The court’s decision is nothing less than an open invitation for the government to bypass the Constitution”
“The court’s decision is nothing less than an open invitation for the government to bypass the Constitution”
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“Last month, a woman showed up to a hospital in PA with a barely breathing baby—only to find the hospital closed. Why? The hospital’s owner sent millions to private equity investors instead of investing in healthcare.
Now patients and workers are paying the price.”
We must put PEOPLE OVER PROFITS!
Now patients and workers are paying the price.”
We must put PEOPLE OVER PROFITS!
Private Equity's Deadly Takeover of American Hospitals
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
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June 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM
“Last month, a woman showed up to a hospital in PA with a barely breathing baby—only to find the hospital closed. Why? The hospital’s owner sent millions to private equity investors instead of investing in healthcare.
Now patients and workers are paying the price.”
We must put PEOPLE OVER PROFITS!
Now patients and workers are paying the price.”
We must put PEOPLE OVER PROFITS!
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To all my dear friends on Blue Sky.....
June 26, 2025 at 3:56 AM
To all my dear friends on Blue Sky.....
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uh the House bill throws 16 million people off their health care coverage
June 26, 2025 at 11:24 PM
uh the House bill throws 16 million people off their health care coverage
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Three years without the protections of Roe v. Wade. Three years of cruelty. Three years of women denied care, criminalized for miscarriages, and forced to cross state lines in crisis. Three years of the GOP screaming “freedom” while snatching away our bodily autonomy. (1/2)
June 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Three years without the protections of Roe v. Wade. Three years of cruelty. Three years of women denied care, criminalized for miscarriages, and forced to cross state lines in crisis. Three years of the GOP screaming “freedom” while snatching away our bodily autonomy. (1/2)
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Three years ago, a corrupt Supreme Court seized our rights and overturned Roe v. Wade. The resulted is just what we predicted. Women dying because they can't get basic healthcare. Doctors afraid to treat patients.
We will not stop fighting until abortion rights are restored.
We will not stop fighting until abortion rights are restored.
June 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Three years ago, a corrupt Supreme Court seized our rights and overturned Roe v. Wade. The resulted is just what we predicted. Women dying because they can't get basic healthcare. Doctors afraid to treat patients.
We will not stop fighting until abortion rights are restored.
We will not stop fighting until abortion rights are restored.
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They are taking money from the poor to hand to the rich. Reverse Robin Hood politics. We must reject the “Big Beautiful” Bullshit.
June 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
They are taking money from the poor to hand to the rich. Reverse Robin Hood politics. We must reject the “Big Beautiful” Bullshit.
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Sen. Alex Padilla on the Senate floor:
"If that is what the administration is willing to do to a United States senator for having the authority to simply ask a question, imagine what they'll do to any American who dares to speak up."
"I pray you never have a moment like this."
"If that is what the administration is willing to do to a United States senator for having the authority to simply ask a question, imagine what they'll do to any American who dares to speak up."
"I pray you never have a moment like this."
June 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Sen. Alex Padilla on the Senate floor:
"If that is what the administration is willing to do to a United States senator for having the authority to simply ask a question, imagine what they'll do to any American who dares to speak up."
"I pray you never have a moment like this."
"If that is what the administration is willing to do to a United States senator for having the authority to simply ask a question, imagine what they'll do to any American who dares to speak up."
"I pray you never have a moment like this."
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"The People United, Will Never Be Defeated!" chant crowds as they welcome Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander after he was released from ICE custody with charges dismissed.
June 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM
"The People United, Will Never Be Defeated!" chant crowds as they welcome Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander after he was released from ICE custody with charges dismissed.
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The Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision soon in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case that could impact trans rights and access to healthcare across the country.
📢 It's important to know that no matter the outcome, gender-affirming care will remain legal in Washington due to strong state protections.
📢 It's important to know that no matter the outcome, gender-affirming care will remain legal in Washington due to strong state protections.
June 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision soon in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case that could impact trans rights and access to healthcare across the country.
📢 It's important to know that no matter the outcome, gender-affirming care will remain legal in Washington due to strong state protections.
📢 It's important to know that no matter the outcome, gender-affirming care will remain legal in Washington due to strong state protections.
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In case you still had any doubts about those claims of racism.
June 17, 2025 at 8:08 PM
In case you still had any doubts about those claims of racism.
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June 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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It would be so great if Democratic Party elected officials would start acting as if they’re living under a government that will lawlessly kill or arrest them for the crime of political opposition.
June 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It would be so great if Democratic Party elected officials would start acting as if they’re living under a government that will lawlessly kill or arrest them for the crime of political opposition.
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ICE just arrested Brad Lander, the NYC Comptroller and one of the leading candidates for Mayor, without grounds.
He was conducting routine immigration court work, escorting individuals from hearings.
He asked ICE for their warrant - well within his legal rights.
This is political intimidation.
He was conducting routine immigration court work, escorting individuals from hearings.
He asked ICE for their warrant - well within his legal rights.
This is political intimidation.
Whoa! NYC mayoral candidate and current city Comptroller Brad Lander seemingly arrested at the NYC immigration court while attending to escort someone attending their hearing.
Lander just got detained by federal agents as he tried to escort a man out of the courtroom. Lander was taken in an elevator with masked agents, along with one member of his NYPD security detail.
June 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
ICE just arrested Brad Lander, the NYC Comptroller and one of the leading candidates for Mayor, without grounds.
He was conducting routine immigration court work, escorting individuals from hearings.
He asked ICE for their warrant - well within his legal rights.
This is political intimidation.
He was conducting routine immigration court work, escorting individuals from hearings.
He asked ICE for their warrant - well within his legal rights.
This is political intimidation.
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Singer and social media personality Nezza performed the national anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium on Saturday night, despite being told beforehand she was expected to sing it in English.
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June 16, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Singer and social media personality Nezza performed the national anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium on Saturday night, despite being told beforehand she was expected to sing it in English.
ktla.com/news/local-n...
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Sharing now as I just saw this June 8th post
June 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Sharing now as I just saw this June 8th post