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But his assertion that diversity weakens unions ignores two things. First, labor unions have a long history of multiethnic coalitions. Second, it was the capitalists and political elites who tried to *exploit* ethnic divisions to maintain power. There is only one person here trying to stop unions:
If you read into Filipino American history in the late 19th to the 20th century, you’ll see A LOT of unionizations, strikes, and other labor actions—all working with other ethnic groups!
(It’s still October and Filipino American History Month, so I got my post in for the year! 🇵🇭🇺🇸)
(It’s still October and Filipino American History Month, so I got my post in for the year! 🇵🇭🇺🇸)
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From Revelio Chief Economist, public series based on their proprietary data and model
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November 7, 2025 at 2:48 AM
From Revelio Chief Economist, public series based on their proprietary data and model
www.linkedin.com/posts/lisaks...
www.linkedin.com/posts/lisaks...
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My paper on W.E.B. Du Bois and marginalist wage theory is out at the Journal of Economic Perspectives!
This was a fun and fascinating paper to write. I’ll try to do a thread on it soon.
www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=...
This was a fun and fascinating paper to write. I’ll try to do a thread on it soon.
www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=...
Retrospectives: W. E. B. Du Bois, Harvard Economics, and Marginalist Wage Theory
(Fall 2025) - W. E. B. Du Bois (1868–1963) is best known as a sociologist, historian, and civil rights leader, but he is also increasingly appreciated as an economist. Du Bois's work in economics was ...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
My paper on W.E.B. Du Bois and marginalist wage theory is out at the Journal of Economic Perspectives!
This was a fun and fascinating paper to write. I’ll try to do a thread on it soon.
www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=...
This was a fun and fascinating paper to write. I’ll try to do a thread on it soon.
www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=...
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Every month for the last 77 years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has estimated Americans' unemployment rate
This streak dies tomorrow
Govt staff could not survey Americans about whether they're working or looking for work in Oct, the 1st time in 934 months
This blind spot will remain forever
This streak dies tomorrow
Govt staff could not survey Americans about whether they're working or looking for work in Oct, the 1st time in 934 months
This blind spot will remain forever
Here's the planned BLS data release schedule for Nov 2025.
On Tues, it couldn't release Sept job openings, hires, layoffs and firings data.
This morning, it couldn't release 2025Q3 business Productivity and Costs data.
Tomorrow, it can't release Oct 2025 #JobsReport
www.bls.gov/schedule/202...
On Tues, it couldn't release Sept job openings, hires, layoffs and firings data.
This morning, it couldn't release 2025Q3 business Productivity and Costs data.
Tomorrow, it can't release Oct 2025 #JobsReport
www.bls.gov/schedule/202...
November 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Every month for the last 77 years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has estimated Americans' unemployment rate
This streak dies tomorrow
Govt staff could not survey Americans about whether they're working or looking for work in Oct, the 1st time in 934 months
This blind spot will remain forever
This streak dies tomorrow
Govt staff could not survey Americans about whether they're working or looking for work in Oct, the 1st time in 934 months
This blind spot will remain forever
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80% say they have not been able to prepare for the possibility of another delayed deposit 💔
how could you prepare for that? the cruelty here cuts so deep
how could you prepare for that? the cruelty here cuts so deep
SNAP surveys SNAP users. Already half of them are saying they are skipping meals.
November 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
80% say they have not been able to prepare for the possibility of another delayed deposit 💔
how could you prepare for that? the cruelty here cuts so deep
how could you prepare for that? the cruelty here cuts so deep
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🚨🚨🚨 The jury has reached a verdict. Sean Dunn, aka the DC Sandwich Guy, has been found NOT GUILTY of assault.
November 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
🚨🚨🚨 The jury has reached a verdict. Sean Dunn, aka the DC Sandwich Guy, has been found NOT GUILTY of assault.
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Had the pleasure of being on @wamu.org 1a call-in show with @emilypeck.bsky.social & @jenniferludden.bsky.social. A lot of people are concern about costs of a lot of things like healthcare, childcare, and groceries. the1a.org/segments/the...
The government shutdown and the price of life: A 1A call-in special
What does the economy look like from where you sit?
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November 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Had the pleasure of being on @wamu.org 1a call-in show with @emilypeck.bsky.social & @jenniferludden.bsky.social. A lot of people are concern about costs of a lot of things like healthcare, childcare, and groceries. the1a.org/segments/the...
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So given yesterday:
He's going to step up attempts to "impress" people w/golden wall coverings.
He's going to resort to even more extreme actions, out of desperation.
He--& his--will lie even more than they normally do.
He's going to try even more desperately to grift.
Just...be aware.
He's going to step up attempts to "impress" people w/golden wall coverings.
He's going to resort to even more extreme actions, out of desperation.
He--& his--will lie even more than they normally do.
He's going to try even more desperately to grift.
Just...be aware.
November 5, 2025 at 11:46 PM
So given yesterday:
He's going to step up attempts to "impress" people w/golden wall coverings.
He's going to resort to even more extreme actions, out of desperation.
He--& his--will lie even more than they normally do.
He's going to try even more desperately to grift.
Just...be aware.
He's going to step up attempts to "impress" people w/golden wall coverings.
He's going to resort to even more extreme actions, out of desperation.
He--& his--will lie even more than they normally do.
He's going to try even more desperately to grift.
Just...be aware.
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It’s hard to believe but there was a cartoon about an immigrant mouse and it was seen as totally fine and not controversial and not woke because it was an aspirational and nice thing about America that people could come here and find a better life
November 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
It’s hard to believe but there was a cartoon about an immigrant mouse and it was seen as totally fine and not controversial and not woke because it was an aspirational and nice thing about America that people could come here and find a better life
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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This is straight out of a "Bloom County" strip circa 1986
[P] Found a higher-quality photo; IT *IS* TAPED UP SHEETS OF PAPER!
November 5, 2025 at 11:20 PM
This is straight out of a "Bloom County" strip circa 1986
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My sympathies are with every South Asian child that now has to hear their parents tell them they need to be a "doctor, lawyer, or mayor of New York"
November 5, 2025 at 7:13 AM
My sympathies are with every South Asian child that now has to hear their parents tell them they need to be a "doctor, lawyer, or mayor of New York"
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Kentucky, more heartbreaking news out of Louisville. The number of those lost has now risen to at least 9, with the possibility of more. Right now these families need prayers, love and support. Let’s wrap our arms around them during this unimaginable time.
November 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Kentucky, more heartbreaking news out of Louisville. The number of those lost has now risen to at least 9, with the possibility of more. Right now these families need prayers, love and support. Let’s wrap our arms around them during this unimaginable time.
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Speaking of the value of labelers, here's a cool project from Cornell Tech that is "investigating using automated signals to help users have more context about the accounts they are interacting with."
I'd love to see more academic institutions, media orgs, and NGOs make labelers.
I'd love to see more academic institutions, media orgs, and NGOs make labelers.
bsky.app
November 5, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Speaking of the value of labelers, here's a cool project from Cornell Tech that is "investigating using automated signals to help users have more context about the accounts they are interacting with."
I'd love to see more academic institutions, media orgs, and NGOs make labelers.
I'd love to see more academic institutions, media orgs, and NGOs make labelers.
Thesis proposal: What can Spurs learn from Qarabağ FK in order to crush Chelsea later this season in the PL? lol coys
Qarabag????????
November 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Thesis proposal: What can Spurs learn from Qarabağ FK in order to crush Chelsea later this season in the PL? lol coys
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Also don’t want to forget Elizabeth Guzman in HD-22 who’s always been good at getting out Hispanic voters
Again part of it could be turnout dynamics
But Spanberger also worked on getting out that community
Including speaking Spanish at end of campaign
Again part of it could be turnout dynamics
But Spanberger also worked on getting out that community
Including speaking Spanish at end of campaign
November 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Also don’t want to forget Elizabeth Guzman in HD-22 who’s always been good at getting out Hispanic voters
Again part of it could be turnout dynamics
But Spanberger also worked on getting out that community
Including speaking Spanish at end of campaign
Again part of it could be turnout dynamics
But Spanberger also worked on getting out that community
Including speaking Spanish at end of campaign
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Part of story in Loudoun was good results for Dems in South Asian and Muslim areas
Possible some of it was turnout dynamics
But heard there were non-traditional efforts geared towards those communities
Using apps like Telegram and direct contact
Lessons for Dems for midterms
Possible some of it was turnout dynamics
But heard there were non-traditional efforts geared towards those communities
Using apps like Telegram and direct contact
Lessons for Dems for midterms
November 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Part of story in Loudoun was good results for Dems in South Asian and Muslim areas
Possible some of it was turnout dynamics
But heard there were non-traditional efforts geared towards those communities
Using apps like Telegram and direct contact
Lessons for Dems for midterms
Possible some of it was turnout dynamics
But heard there were non-traditional efforts geared towards those communities
Using apps like Telegram and direct contact
Lessons for Dems for midterms
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TRANSITION CO-CHAIR LINA KHAN!?!?!??!
November 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
TRANSITION CO-CHAIR LINA KHAN!?!?!??!
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Getting on a political contact list is like electronic herpes. You can never get rid of it and it keeps flaring up
One of my least favorite things — when political candidates ignore my emails asking them questions or requesting an interview to learn about their views — and then nevertheless add my email address to their mass mailing list!
November 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Getting on a political contact list is like electronic herpes. You can never get rid of it and it keeps flaring up
Excellent article by @sebsb.bsky.social
“But I can recommend doing that — for people to talk to their own relatives, research their own family histories, and to ask the hard questions." -Celina Albertz, St. Pauli club museum researcher
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677... ($ link)
“But I can recommend doing that — for people to talk to their own relatives, research their own family histories, and to ask the hard questions." -Celina Albertz, St. Pauli club museum researcher
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677... ($ link)
November 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Excellent article by @sebsb.bsky.social
“But I can recommend doing that — for people to talk to their own relatives, research their own family histories, and to ask the hard questions." -Celina Albertz, St. Pauli club museum researcher
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677... ($ link)
“But I can recommend doing that — for people to talk to their own relatives, research their own family histories, and to ask the hard questions." -Celina Albertz, St. Pauli club museum researcher
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677... ($ link)
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From early voting to Election Day, poll workers are the heart of our elections. We are so grateful for their service. We're always looking for more help if you're interested in joining their ranks! Visit our website: alexandriava.gov/Elections
November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
From early voting to Election Day, poll workers are the heart of our elections. We are so grateful for their service. We're always looking for more help if you're interested in joining their ranks! Visit our website: alexandriava.gov/Elections
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The blueprint for winning big on climate also came out last night. No more technocratic, policy wonk approaches. People showed they care about utility bills, free buses, affordable housing, etc. These are all climate issues. Talk about climate in terms people understand and experience.
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The blueprint for winning big on climate also came out last night. No more technocratic, policy wonk approaches. People showed they care about utility bills, free buses, affordable housing, etc. These are all climate issues. Talk about climate in terms people understand and experience.
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Still thinking about Zohran’s full-throated defense of immigration and how long i’ve waited for it. No bullshit about border security or “legal” immigrants but just unabashed support for immigrants. How many people feel so much more seen today? I know I do. 1/
November 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Still thinking about Zohran’s full-throated defense of immigration and how long i’ve waited for it. No bullshit about border security or “legal” immigrants but just unabashed support for immigrants. How many people feel so much more seen today? I know I do. 1/
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Congratulations to Kaohly Her, who was elected last night as the first woman and first Hmong American mayor of St. Paul, MN!! (This is a HUGE upset victory!)
November 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Congratulations to Kaohly Her, who was elected last night as the first woman and first Hmong American mayor of St. Paul, MN!! (This is a HUGE upset victory!)
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Day 36 of Shutdown Furlough
Officially the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Had to break out the holiday mugs early because I’ve run out of regular ones…
Officially the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Had to break out the holiday mugs early because I’ve run out of regular ones…
November 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Day 36 of Shutdown Furlough
Officially the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Had to break out the holiday mugs early because I’ve run out of regular ones…
Officially the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Had to break out the holiday mugs early because I’ve run out of regular ones…
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—Dems break GOP's supermajority in MS's Senate.
Still unknown:
—Some school boards I'm watching still counting, tho the right is losing seats.
—Seattle mayor will take a while.
—RCV for Minneapolis mayor tomorrow.
What am I missing that you're watching?
And you can explore on my big board:
Still unknown:
—Some school boards I'm watching still counting, tho the right is losing seats.
—Seattle mayor will take a while.
—RCV for Minneapolis mayor tomorrow.
What am I missing that you're watching?
And you can explore on my big board:
Your Cheat Sheet to the 2025 General Elections - Bolts
Four contests have come to largely define the 2025 elections this fall: the elections to lead New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City, plus California’s redistricting measure. But there’s so... Read M...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:01 AM
—Dems break GOP's supermajority in MS's Senate.
Still unknown:
—Some school boards I'm watching still counting, tho the right is losing seats.
—Seattle mayor will take a while.
—RCV for Minneapolis mayor tomorrow.
What am I missing that you're watching?
And you can explore on my big board:
Still unknown:
—Some school boards I'm watching still counting, tho the right is losing seats.
—Seattle mayor will take a while.
—RCV for Minneapolis mayor tomorrow.
What am I missing that you're watching?
And you can explore on my big board: