Brett Benson
@organizingdata.bsky.social
Data advocate, progressive activist, grappling hobbyist, Pittsburgh resident, father of two wonderful humans.
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In this interview I learned that Benito Mussolini campaign, wearing a giant bandage taped to his face. Sound familiar? youtu.be/eCBIHyOqaoY?...
"It's Not Fascism, Except in Every Single Way"
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July 14, 2025 at 12:52 PM
In this interview I learned that Benito Mussolini campaign, wearing a giant bandage taped to his face. Sound familiar? youtu.be/eCBIHyOqaoY?...
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USW VP: The agency that so many veterans around this country rely on—for physical and mental healthcare, for screenings for toxic exposure, for financial support in times of crisis—has been weakened because of these cuts and can’t serve you, who served us and this nation, in your time of need.
July 14, 2025 at 3:41 AM
USW VP: The agency that so many veterans around this country rely on—for physical and mental healthcare, for screenings for toxic exposure, for financial support in times of crisis—has been weakened because of these cuts and can’t serve you, who served us and this nation, in your time of need.
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I'm sorely disappointed by this lawless, unsigned decision that will hurt kids across America. As Justice Sotomayor said in her dissent, it’s a grave threat to the Constitution’s separation of powers. This administration has abandoned children in public schools. www.cnn.com/2025/07/14/p...
Supreme Court allows Trump to proceed with mass firings at Education Department | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Monday said President Donald Trump may proceed with his plan to carry out mass layoffs at the Department of Education in the latest win for the White House at the conservative hig...
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July 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I'm sorely disappointed by this lawless, unsigned decision that will hurt kids across America. As Justice Sotomayor said in her dissent, it’s a grave threat to the Constitution’s separation of powers. This administration has abandoned children in public schools. www.cnn.com/2025/07/14/p...
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Antonio Gracias’ firm manages funds where public union workers’ pensions are invested. How can he fulfill his fiduciary responsibilities while also working at DOGE to fire workers, infiltrate Social Security and support their mass deportation agenda?
AFL-CIO Report: Is DOGE’s Antonio Gracias Mishandling Retiree Investments?
Elon Musk’s replacement is busy with mass deportation, while simultaneously running an investment firm managing public union pension funds.
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July 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Antonio Gracias’ firm manages funds where public union workers’ pensions are invested. How can he fulfill his fiduciary responsibilities while also working at DOGE to fire workers, infiltrate Social Security and support their mass deportation agenda?
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AOC: “It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”
June 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM
AOC: “It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”
This is what actually representing your constituents looks like.
Today, I stood alongside Granite City @steelworkers.bsky.social to demand a seat at the table. This community has been sidelined for too long, and President Trump’s Nippon steel deal must include the investments Granite City needs to keep its proud steel legacy alive.
June 23, 2025 at 9:42 PM
This is what actually representing your constituents looks like.
Always remember, dealing in good faith is the tradeoff for not having the shit kicked out of you.
Shout out to the disabled community for always showing up, always being on the right side of history and justice, always willing to put their bodies on the line, all for the cause of making sure *everyone* has the basic dignity of health care.
BREAKING: The scene at the Rayburn Building is pure rebellion. Protesters are swarming in during live hearings on Medicaid cuts.
Security’s losing control. Because when the government wages war on the poor, the poor fight back.
Security’s losing control. Because when the government wages war on the poor, the poor fight back.
May 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Always remember, dealing in good faith is the tradeoff for not having the shit kicked out of you.
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It’s 2 am and we’re still marking up massive cuts to Medicaid.
While their constituents are asleep, Republicans are trying to take away health care from 13.7 million people to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
They want you to tune out. Don’t ⬇️
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While their constituents are asleep, Republicans are trying to take away health care from 13.7 million people to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
They want you to tune out. Don’t ⬇️
x.com/i/broadcasts...
HAPPENING NOW: Republicans are putting health care on the chopping block / X
HAPPENING NOW: Republicans are putting health care on the chopping block
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May 14, 2025 at 6:31 AM
It’s 2 am and we’re still marking up massive cuts to Medicaid.
While their constituents are asleep, Republicans are trying to take away health care from 13.7 million people to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
They want you to tune out. Don’t ⬇️
x.com/i/broadcasts...
While their constituents are asleep, Republicans are trying to take away health care from 13.7 million people to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
They want you to tune out. Don’t ⬇️
x.com/i/broadcasts...
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To learn where HR's disciplinary write ups came from, you can ask for and get communications between a supervisor and HR that led to them, and even notes about mgmt's interviews about the member being written up—the kind of information that could make your grievance stronger
NEW 🎙️: Stewards' Corner: Did You Know You're Allowed to Read Your Boss' Emails?
As unit members themselves, stewards are in a position to organize coworkers—and demand info from the boss to do it!—not just play de facto legal defense in individual grievance cases 🧵 1/5
As unit members themselves, stewards are in a position to organize coworkers—and demand info from the boss to do it!—not just play de facto legal defense in individual grievance cases 🧵 1/5
May 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
To learn where HR's disciplinary write ups came from, you can ask for and get communications between a supervisor and HR that led to them, and even notes about mgmt's interviews about the member being written up—the kind of information that could make your grievance stronger
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Citizens United gave us Oligarchy. Just look at this graph. 😑
April 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Citizens United gave us Oligarchy. Just look at this graph. 😑
The rot of corruption has a Musky scent these days.
February 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The rot of corruption has a Musky scent these days.
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Our officers have officially presented @seiu.org with its new charter to affiliate with the AFL-CIO at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference!
Welcome, SEIU! Happy to be reunited. #PowerInUnity
Welcome, SEIU! Happy to be reunited. #PowerInUnity
January 9, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Our officers have officially presented @seiu.org with its new charter to affiliate with the AFL-CIO at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference!
Welcome, SEIU! Happy to be reunited. #PowerInUnity
Welcome, SEIU! Happy to be reunited. #PowerInUnity