Mike Williams
@mwilli.bsky.social
Senior Fellowing @AmericanProgress. Formerly @BGAlliance. Former local elected official. All opinions mine… I hope.
It's your friday reminder that giving up on green industrial policy means giving up on domestic manufacturing investment... heatmap.news/climate-tech...
Climate Tech Pivots to Europe
With policy chaos and disappearing subsidies in the U.S., suddenly the continent is looking like a great place to build.
heatmap.news
November 11, 2025 at 2:07 AM
It's your friday reminder that giving up on green industrial policy means giving up on domestic manufacturing investment... heatmap.news/climate-tech...
An exceptional Saturday morning jaunt through a critical moment in labor history!
This Day in Labor History: October 25, 1940. John L. Lewis gave a speech denouncing Franklin Delano Roosevelt and endorsing the Republican presidential candidate Wendell Willkie. This alienated Lewis from the rest of the CIO, which he had founded and funded. Let's talk about this weird moment.
October 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
An exceptional Saturday morning jaunt through a critical moment in labor history!
@steelworkers.bsky.social just elected their next slate of leaders... with one of the absolute best humans I know set to be sworn in as President come March 1st. Congrats Roxanne!!!
usw.org/press-releas...
usw.org/press-releas...
New USW Leaders Prepare to Take Office - United Steelworkers
A historic new slate of officers will take over leadership of the United Steelworkers (USW) in March following the union’s regular four-year nomination and election process that took place this fall.
usw.org
October 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
@steelworkers.bsky.social just elected their next slate of leaders... with one of the absolute best humans I know set to be sworn in as President come March 1st. Congrats Roxanne!!!
usw.org/press-releas...
usw.org/press-releas...
Music and bird tattoos is all I got.
Though the tree of life and/or Calvin and Hobbes just might wind up on my body sooner rather than later.
Though the tree of life and/or Calvin and Hobbes just might wind up on my body sooner rather than later.
i'm going to stand up in the jury and tell the truth
we should pick some cool Liberal Numbers we can get as tattoos to signify we're normal and not nazis
we should pick some cool Liberal Numbers we can get as tattoos to signify we're normal and not nazis
October 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Music and bird tattoos is all I got.
Though the tree of life and/or Calvin and Hobbes just might wind up on my body sooner rather than later.
Though the tree of life and/or Calvin and Hobbes just might wind up on my body sooner rather than later.
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IT'S BACK!!!
John Tesh performs "Roundball Rock" live on TV 🥹
John Tesh performs "Roundball Rock" live on TV 🥹
October 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM
IT'S BACK!!!
John Tesh performs "Roundball Rock" live on TV 🥹
John Tesh performs "Roundball Rock" live on TV 🥹
There’s actual Nazi-like shit we’re dealing with in this Administration. Can we not waste time concocting bullshit about our own candidates? Whether you like them or not!
Sincerely,
A pissed off NY Jew who’s lived in Maine for nearly a dozen years.
Sincerely,
A pissed off NY Jew who’s lived in Maine for nearly a dozen years.
October 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
There’s actual Nazi-like shit we’re dealing with in this Administration. Can we not waste time concocting bullshit about our own candidates? Whether you like them or not!
Sincerely,
A pissed off NY Jew who’s lived in Maine for nearly a dozen years.
Sincerely,
A pissed off NY Jew who’s lived in Maine for nearly a dozen years.
Paraphrasing one of my favorite poets…
What better place than here?
What better time than now?
Who else but us?
#NoKings
(From the small town of Yarmouth, ME where the people showed up!)
What better place than here?
What better time than now?
Who else but us?
#NoKings
(From the small town of Yarmouth, ME where the people showed up!)
October 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Paraphrasing one of my favorite poets…
What better place than here?
What better time than now?
Who else but us?
#NoKings
(From the small town of Yarmouth, ME where the people showed up!)
What better place than here?
What better time than now?
Who else but us?
#NoKings
(From the small town of Yarmouth, ME where the people showed up!)
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There’s 1,000 times more chatter about the Maine senate race in a year than about Maine’s ballot measure in 3 weeks that’d bring voter ID and crack down on mail voting… maybe let’s start there??? boltsmag.org/maine-questi...
A Ballot Measure Targets Mail Voting in Maine - Bolts
Question 1, on the November ballot, would set up a barrage of new restrictions on absentee ballots that would considerably affect older voters and people with disabilities.
boltsmag.org
October 16, 2025 at 4:58 AM
There’s 1,000 times more chatter about the Maine senate race in a year than about Maine’s ballot measure in 3 weeks that’d bring voter ID and crack down on mail voting… maybe let’s start there??? boltsmag.org/maine-questi...
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Qatar gave Trump a $400M jet. Trump gave them a military facility on US soil.
The UAE bought $2B of Trump's stablecoin. Trump gave them access to rare AI chips.
Saudi Arabia invested $2B in Kushner's firm. Trump sold them $142B in arms.
If this isn't corruption, what is?
The UAE bought $2B of Trump's stablecoin. Trump gave them access to rare AI chips.
Saudi Arabia invested $2B in Kushner's firm. Trump sold them $142B in arms.
If this isn't corruption, what is?
October 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Qatar gave Trump a $400M jet. Trump gave them a military facility on US soil.
The UAE bought $2B of Trump's stablecoin. Trump gave them access to rare AI chips.
Saudi Arabia invested $2B in Kushner's firm. Trump sold them $142B in arms.
If this isn't corruption, what is?
The UAE bought $2B of Trump's stablecoin. Trump gave them access to rare AI chips.
Saudi Arabia invested $2B in Kushner's firm. Trump sold them $142B in arms.
If this isn't corruption, what is?
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On Indigenous People's Day—and every day—we all have a responsibility to protect the land we live on.
Read more from Angelo Villagomez here: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/5-ways-scientists-ngos-and-governments-can-support-indigenous-led-conservation/
Read more from Angelo Villagomez here: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/5-ways-scientists-ngos-and-governments-can-support-indigenous-led-conservation/
October 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On Indigenous People's Day—and every day—we all have a responsibility to protect the land we live on.
Read more from Angelo Villagomez here: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/5-ways-scientists-ngos-and-governments-can-support-indigenous-led-conservation/
Read more from Angelo Villagomez here: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/5-ways-scientists-ngos-and-governments-can-support-indigenous-led-conservation/
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NEW: The "compact" the Trump administration proposed to 9 universities earlier this month is a dangerous trap -- not only would the deal cede significant control over colleges, but it would open them and their leaders up to great legal risk.
www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...
www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...
Trump’s “Compact” With Colleges Will Put University Presidents in Legal Jeopardy
The White House’s proposed Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education is unconstitutional, unlawful, and will put universities and their administrators at direct risk from a politicized Justi...
www.americanprogress.org
October 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
NEW: The "compact" the Trump administration proposed to 9 universities earlier this month is a dangerous trap -- not only would the deal cede significant control over colleges, but it would open them and their leaders up to great legal risk.
www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...
www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...
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“Dream big dreams. Fight big fights.”
Leo Gerard lived by those words — and changed the labor movement forever. Read Michael Wessel's tribute to the legendary @steelworkers.bsky.social president and leader of the labor movement in @poweratwork.bsky.social's newest post poweratwork.us/remembering-...
Leo Gerard lived by those words — and changed the labor movement forever. Read Michael Wessel's tribute to the legendary @steelworkers.bsky.social president and leader of the labor movement in @poweratwork.bsky.social's newest post poweratwork.us/remembering-...
October 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
“Dream big dreams. Fight big fights.”
Leo Gerard lived by those words — and changed the labor movement forever. Read Michael Wessel's tribute to the legendary @steelworkers.bsky.social president and leader of the labor movement in @poweratwork.bsky.social's newest post poweratwork.us/remembering-...
Leo Gerard lived by those words — and changed the labor movement forever. Read Michael Wessel's tribute to the legendary @steelworkers.bsky.social president and leader of the labor movement in @poweratwork.bsky.social's newest post poweratwork.us/remembering-...
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'In Conversation with Emily Thornberry MP' starting now! We are co-hosting this with @chathamhouse.org. Joining @emilythornberry.bsky.social is Mike Williams (@mwilli.bsky.social), Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress (@americanprogress.bsky.social) and @paulmcnamee.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 10:08 AM
'In Conversation with Emily Thornberry MP' starting now! We are co-hosting this with @chathamhouse.org. Joining @emilythornberry.bsky.social is Mike Williams (@mwilli.bsky.social), Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress (@americanprogress.bsky.social) and @paulmcnamee.bsky.social
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Fifteen years after Citizens United opened the floodgates of corporate and dark political money, the Center for American Progress has figured out how to slam them back shut.
CAP published its groundbreaking how-to report today: "The Corporate Power Reset That Makes Citizens United Irrelevant."
CAP published its groundbreaking how-to report today: "The Corporate Power Reset That Makes Citizens United Irrelevant."
The Corporate Power Reset That Makes Citizens United Irrelevant
By using their authority to define what corporations are—and what powers they hold—states can end the era of corporate and dark money in U.S. politics.
www.americanprogress.org
September 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Fifteen years after Citizens United opened the floodgates of corporate and dark political money, the Center for American Progress has figured out how to slam them back shut.
CAP published its groundbreaking how-to report today: "The Corporate Power Reset That Makes Citizens United Irrelevant."
CAP published its groundbreaking how-to report today: "The Corporate Power Reset That Makes Citizens United Irrelevant."
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Trump’s 2nd term has left many clinging to the status quo on climate multilateralism. We argue for more.
Proud to publish w/ @americanprogress.bsky.social 's Ryan Mulholland & @mwilli.bsky.social on how global trade policy can back workers, industries & the planet.
🔗 renewal.org.uk/blog/a-multi...
Proud to publish w/ @americanprogress.bsky.social 's Ryan Mulholland & @mwilli.bsky.social on how global trade policy can back workers, industries & the planet.
🔗 renewal.org.uk/blog/a-multi...
A multilateral approach to climate and trade policy could revolutionize efforts to decarbonize heavy industries and counter non market overcapacity
In the fight against climate change, multilateralism remains paramount. The world cannot let the arguments of the day (in this case, the American president’s fixation on unilateral tariffs) stand in t...
renewal.org.uk
September 16, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Trump’s 2nd term has left many clinging to the status quo on climate multilateralism. We argue for more.
Proud to publish w/ @americanprogress.bsky.social 's Ryan Mulholland & @mwilli.bsky.social on how global trade policy can back workers, industries & the planet.
🔗 renewal.org.uk/blog/a-multi...
Proud to publish w/ @americanprogress.bsky.social 's Ryan Mulholland & @mwilli.bsky.social on how global trade policy can back workers, industries & the planet.
🔗 renewal.org.uk/blog/a-multi...
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Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest jobs report for August 2025. The report found that the U.S. economy under President Donald Trump added just 22,000 jobs last month and the national unemployment rate has increased to 4.3 percent.
STATEMENT: Weak Jobs Report Reveals Damage From Trump’s Economy, CAP’s Emily Gee Says
www.americanprogress.org
September 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest jobs report for August 2025. The report found that the U.S. economy under President Donald Trump added just 22,000 jobs last month and the national unemployment rate has increased to 4.3 percent.
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"This report sets examples of Kennedy’s costly, chaotic, and corrupt actions from EVERY DAY he has served as Secretary." From Feb 13- Sept 4. 203 days of sowing chaos and spreading misinformation; dismantling HHS research, prevention and health care and more. www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.finance.senate.gov
September 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"This report sets examples of Kennedy’s costly, chaotic, and corrupt actions from EVERY DAY he has served as Secretary." From Feb 13- Sept 4. 203 days of sowing chaos and spreading misinformation; dismantling HHS research, prevention and health care and more. www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
In the midst of terrible things happening, small points of joy are very valuable. This is one of my small points of joy.
Back to the updates.
RB Dante Miller reportedly signed to the practice squad. The Giants still have the option to go Turbo, keeping their best offensive player (not named Jaxson Dart) from the preseason.
RB Dante Miller reportedly signed to the practice squad. The Giants still have the option to go Turbo, keeping their best offensive player (not named Jaxson Dart) from the preseason.
August 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
In the midst of terrible things happening, small points of joy are very valuable. This is one of my small points of joy.
Kinda proud of this one...
"During his first term, Trump fancied himself as the infrastructure president, regularly touting plans for rebuilding roads and bridges, Williams said.
'He didn’t do a damn thing. He was a huge failure...'
rollcall.com/2025/08/27/a...
"During his first term, Trump fancied himself as the infrastructure president, regularly touting plans for rebuilding roads and bridges, Williams said.
'He didn’t do a damn thing. He was a huge failure...'
rollcall.com/2025/08/27/a...
Another kind of road warrior: Trump pitches asphalt for DC streets - Roll Call
President Donald Trump has revived a debate about the best and most cost-effective way to build roads, favoring blacktop over concrete.
rollcall.com
August 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Kinda proud of this one...
"During his first term, Trump fancied himself as the infrastructure president, regularly touting plans for rebuilding roads and bridges, Williams said.
'He didn’t do a damn thing. He was a huge failure...'
rollcall.com/2025/08/27/a...
"During his first term, Trump fancied himself as the infrastructure president, regularly touting plans for rebuilding roads and bridges, Williams said.
'He didn’t do a damn thing. He was a huge failure...'
rollcall.com/2025/08/27/a...
Noting that this account only follows @heartsofpine.bsky.social @portlandseadogs.bsky.social and @maineceltics.bsky.social. Love that and hope it stays that way through the whole campaign.
My name is Graham Platner and I’m running for US Senate to defeat Susan Collins and topple the oligarchy that’s destroying our country.
I’m a veteran, oysterman, and working class Mainer who’s seen this state become unlivable for working people. And that makes me deeply angry.
I’m a veteran, oysterman, and working class Mainer who’s seen this state become unlivable for working people. And that makes me deeply angry.
August 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Noting that this account only follows @heartsofpine.bsky.social @portlandseadogs.bsky.social and @maineceltics.bsky.social. Love that and hope it stays that way through the whole campaign.
It's supposedly Jim Farley's (Ford's CEO) mission to create the affordable EV made in North America. Calls it their "Model T moment" --> tech.yahoo.com/transportati...
August 19, 2025 at 2:07 AM
It's supposedly Jim Farley's (Ford's CEO) mission to create the affordable EV made in North America. Calls it their "Model T moment" --> tech.yahoo.com/transportati...
WELL ACTUALLY CHRIS…
I kid I kid. This “EVs and renewables are just as bad for the environment BLARGH” trolling is one of the more annoying (and sadly potent) examples of people ignoring expertise and falling for disinformation.
But ya know, steel made with coal is just as clean…
I kid I kid. This “EVs and renewables are just as bad for the environment BLARGH” trolling is one of the more annoying (and sadly potent) examples of people ignoring expertise and falling for disinformation.
But ya know, steel made with coal is just as clean…
For those who regularly do this BS correcting, thank you, it’s exhausting
1) Most new vehicle batteries no longer use nickel and cobalt, they are lithium iron phosphate. 2) EV are roughly triple as efficient as gas cars because of heat loss. 3) read this www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-21...
August 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
WELL ACTUALLY CHRIS…
I kid I kid. This “EVs and renewables are just as bad for the environment BLARGH” trolling is one of the more annoying (and sadly potent) examples of people ignoring expertise and falling for disinformation.
But ya know, steel made with coal is just as clean…
I kid I kid. This “EVs and renewables are just as bad for the environment BLARGH” trolling is one of the more annoying (and sadly potent) examples of people ignoring expertise and falling for disinformation.
But ya know, steel made with coal is just as clean…