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· Oct 30
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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Bravo, @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social, bravo.
February 1, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Bravo, @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social, bravo.
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4 federal agents pull over an elderly US citizen for the suspected crime of being brown, break her car window, throw her to the ground, then drive off after they find her US Passport in her purse. The Salem Police, when called, say there’s nothing they can do. www.salemreporter.com/2026/01/31/u...
U.S. citizen injured by federal agents in Salem who demanded to see “papers,” union says - Salem Reporter
A home care worker and union worker was pulled from her car and injured by federal agents Thursday according to a statement by SEIU 503. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the repor...
www.salemreporter.com
February 1, 2026 at 2:47 PM
4 federal agents pull over an elderly US citizen for the suspected crime of being brown, break her car window, throw her to the ground, then drive off after they find her US Passport in her purse. The Salem Police, when called, say there’s nothing they can do. www.salemreporter.com/2026/01/31/u...
Did I miss what happened to Spence and Danso?!? COYS sigh
February 1, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Did I miss what happened to Spence and Danso?!? COYS sigh
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This Black History Month, we invite you to explore the rich and complex history of Black travel during legal racial segregation. The Green Book Project serves as an archives and community project. Share your story here: greenbookproject.osu.edu #GreenBookProject
#CommunityMap #EconSky
#CommunityMap #EconSky
February 1, 2026 at 2:36 PM
This Black History Month, we invite you to explore the rich and complex history of Black travel during legal racial segregation. The Green Book Project serves as an archives and community project. Share your story here: greenbookproject.osu.edu #GreenBookProject
#CommunityMap #EconSky
#CommunityMap #EconSky
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Everyone that warned this was gonna happen back in 2002 was laughed at
“They are using the term terrorist to basically define any group of people who criticize them." I spoke to @cnn.com about the Trump Administration's use of "terror."
www.cnn.com/2026/01/29/p...
www.cnn.com/2026/01/29/p...
Analysis: Trump 2.0 sees terrorism all over the place | CNN Politics
The Trump administration is living in a state of perpetual terror, both foreign and domestic.
www.cnn.com
February 1, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Everyone that warned this was gonna happen back in 2002 was laughed at
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Academics vying for a spot in Epstein‘s world. There are so many. I feel the need to make a thread, so I don’t keep confusing them. 1/
January 31, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Academics vying for a spot in Epstein‘s world. There are so many. I feel the need to make a thread, so I don’t keep confusing them. 1/
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Listening to my plow guy scrape the driveway, I was wondering why we don’t see more useful contractor vehicles in the USA.
This Moggie would be worth having just to park in the drive.
This Moggie would be worth having just to park in the drive.
January 31, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Listening to my plow guy scrape the driveway, I was wondering why we don’t see more useful contractor vehicles in the USA.
This Moggie would be worth having just to park in the drive.
This Moggie would be worth having just to park in the drive.
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Yeah man, anecdotally, I had so many stories in Chicago like this. It’s hard to find people that believe you but i swear there are Chicago cops with 15 years experience that earn what experienced specialist doctors make. And those same cops call some English prof making $65k elitist.
I know this from researching police salaries for a recent paper: many cities have a set of officers taking home more than $500k and they can’t really explain why
oaklandside.org/2026/01/29/o...
oaklandside.org/2026/01/29/o...
One Oakland police officer made $490,000 in overtime. The city can’t find records detailing much of what he did
One OPD officer logged 5,242 total working hours, racking up $490,000 in overtime pay. If he worked more than half of the time in a calendar year, why can't the city tell us what he did?
oaklandside.org
January 31, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Yeah man, anecdotally, I had so many stories in Chicago like this. It’s hard to find people that believe you but i swear there are Chicago cops with 15 years experience that earn what experienced specialist doctors make. And those same cops call some English prof making $65k elitist.
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The two Bible quotes cited at the end:
Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
John 11:35 Jesus wept
Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
John 11:35 Jesus wept
January 31, 2026 at 8:44 PM
The two Bible quotes cited at the end:
Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
John 11:35 Jesus wept
Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
John 11:35 Jesus wept
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In a scathing order, a judge orders the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
“Philadelphia, September 17, 1787: "Well, Dr. Franklin, what do we have?" "A republic, if you can keep it."
With a judicial finger in the constitutional dike, It is so ORDERED.”
“Philadelphia, September 17, 1787: "Well, Dr. Franklin, what do we have?" "A republic, if you can keep it."
With a judicial finger in the constitutional dike, It is so ORDERED.”
January 31, 2026 at 8:39 PM
In a scathing order, a judge orders the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
“Philadelphia, September 17, 1787: "Well, Dr. Franklin, what do we have?" "A republic, if you can keep it."
With a judicial finger in the constitutional dike, It is so ORDERED.”
“Philadelphia, September 17, 1787: "Well, Dr. Franklin, what do we have?" "A republic, if you can keep it."
With a judicial finger in the constitutional dike, It is so ORDERED.”
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A reminder that those who took for granted that Trump victory would be the end of Ukraine were wrong. Ukraine continues to hold Ru off despite the fact that Trump ended US aid. Ukraine has innovated and developed its military capacity, Europe has stepped up, and Ru is weaker than many assume.
January 31, 2026 at 8:34 PM
A reminder that those who took for granted that Trump victory would be the end of Ukraine were wrong. Ukraine continues to hold Ru off despite the fact that Trump ended US aid. Ukraine has innovated and developed its military capacity, Europe has stepped up, and Ru is weaker than many assume.
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Snowcrete -- If there's one thing it's good for is building structures!
Several creations from our readers:.
1) from Laurie McCartney Wehmeyer (Woodbridge)
2) from Sara-Jayne Barnes (AU Park)
3) from walter-in-falls-church
4) from Free Little Art Gallery (Arlington)
Thanks to all for sharing
Several creations from our readers:.
1) from Laurie McCartney Wehmeyer (Woodbridge)
2) from Sara-Jayne Barnes (AU Park)
3) from walter-in-falls-church
4) from Free Little Art Gallery (Arlington)
Thanks to all for sharing
January 31, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Snowcrete -- If there's one thing it's good for is building structures!
Several creations from our readers:.
1) from Laurie McCartney Wehmeyer (Woodbridge)
2) from Sara-Jayne Barnes (AU Park)
3) from walter-in-falls-church
4) from Free Little Art Gallery (Arlington)
Thanks to all for sharing
Several creations from our readers:.
1) from Laurie McCartney Wehmeyer (Woodbridge)
2) from Sara-Jayne Barnes (AU Park)
3) from walter-in-falls-church
4) from Free Little Art Gallery (Arlington)
Thanks to all for sharing
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"MPR News has learned that the police chief in the small southern Minnesota city of St. Peter intervened Thursday afternoon to prevent federal immigration agents from arresting a local resident" who had been observing federal agents. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
St. Peter police chief intervenes, prevents federal agents from arresting resident
The police chief of St. Peter intervened to prevent federal agents from taking a local resident who was observing ICE enforcement actions into custody. It is believed to the first time local police in...
www.mprnews.org
January 31, 2026 at 2:48 PM
"MPR News has learned that the police chief in the small southern Minnesota city of St. Peter intervened Thursday afternoon to prevent federal immigration agents from arresting a local resident" who had been observing federal agents. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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The world is aflame, but luckily the Muppets are back to save us
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
The Muppet Show: this thrilling return is so great I can’t even count how many times I laughed
Sabrina Carpenter fangirling Miss Piggy, Beaker losing his eyes … yes, Kermit and co are back for a trip down memory lane – and it’s a perfect, saucy joy
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 7:48 PM
The world is aflame, but luckily the Muppets are back to save us
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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I appreciate the suggestions for how to support the election process. I went with my son to set up the polls in the last election - it's a great opportunity for civic engagement.
“If you are somebody who has previously dismissed talk of election interference as overwrought, we understand where you are coming from. Yet we urge you not to assume that the past will repeat itself.”
#giftlink
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Opinion | The Midterm Elections Need You. Here’s How to Help.
www.nytimes.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:45 PM
I appreciate the suggestions for how to support the election process. I went with my son to set up the polls in the last election - it's a great opportunity for civic engagement.
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One of the most frustrating statements D.C. natives hear from transplants is, “I’ve never met anyone who’s actually from here.” If that’s you, come to the next edition of Ask A D.C. Native, Live on Wednesday! RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-a-dc-n...
January 31, 2026 at 1:00 PM
One of the most frustrating statements D.C. natives hear from transplants is, “I’ve never met anyone who’s actually from here.” If that’s you, come to the next edition of Ask A D.C. Native, Live on Wednesday! RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-a-dc-n...
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What you can expect from Warsh as Fed Chair
-More emphasis on what suits POTUS if it's a Republican
-Sudden concerns about inflation and fiscal deficits the moment it's not an R in the WH.
Don't expect the Fed to be a good-faith broker if govt is divided in the next crisis
-More emphasis on what suits POTUS if it's a Republican
-Sudden concerns about inflation and fiscal deficits the moment it's not an R in the WH.
Don't expect the Fed to be a good-faith broker if govt is divided in the next crisis
Sure sounds like Kevin Warsh is Trump's Fed Chair choice
His views mostly change based on which master he intends to serve, and general partisan convenience.
Thought rates were too low until...November 2024. What a shocker
Tired: Data-dependence
Wired: Presidential-dependence
His views mostly change based on which master he intends to serve, and general partisan convenience.
Thought rates were too low until...November 2024. What a shocker
Tired: Data-dependence
Wired: Presidential-dependence
January 30, 2026 at 1:30 AM
What you can expect from Warsh as Fed Chair
-More emphasis on what suits POTUS if it's a Republican
-Sudden concerns about inflation and fiscal deficits the moment it's not an R in the WH.
Don't expect the Fed to be a good-faith broker if govt is divided in the next crisis
-More emphasis on what suits POTUS if it's a Republican
-Sudden concerns about inflation and fiscal deficits the moment it's not an R in the WH.
Don't expect the Fed to be a good-faith broker if govt is divided in the next crisis
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Not only he praises Trump's policies in order to get a job but he pretends that reducing central bank balance sheet will move capital towards the economy (makes zero sense). And despite this, you still have many stating that he will be a good Fed Chair.
If you want a guess as to what Kevin Warsh -- who throughout the Obama years was a devout hawk -- told the President to win the job of Fed Chair, I think this clip might give you a sense of it. (This is from late October.)
January 31, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Not only he praises Trump's policies in order to get a job but he pretends that reducing central bank balance sheet will move capital towards the economy (makes zero sense). And despite this, you still have many stating that he will be a good Fed Chair.
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Union workers solved the trolley problem, you're welcome
January 31, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Union workers solved the trolley problem, you're welcome
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Huh. This entire administration is an Epstein Island afterparty.
January 31, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Huh. This entire administration is an Epstein Island afterparty.
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Man, it’s wild that normal people just go to work every day while the people who run everything meticulously document their sex crimes
January 31, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Man, it’s wild that normal people just go to work every day while the people who run everything meticulously document their sex crimes
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every epstein file drop underscores how elite power operates through shared socio-economic networks, regardless of people's ideological differences, populist posturing, or public feuds
January 30, 2026 at 11:58 PM
every epstein file drop underscores how elite power operates through shared socio-economic networks, regardless of people's ideological differences, populist posturing, or public feuds
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☃️ recovery has been far from easy, but @dashbusva.bsky.social DASH is fully operational thanks to our dedicated team members & @alexandriavagov.bsky.social crew who worked and never stopped. Ice/snow at stops are barriers, but our friends at @wmata.com have stepped up to help us dig out!!💪🚍💕🚍🦸♂️
January 30, 2026 at 4:48 PM
☃️ recovery has been far from easy, but @dashbusva.bsky.social DASH is fully operational thanks to our dedicated team members & @alexandriavagov.bsky.social crew who worked and never stopped. Ice/snow at stops are barriers, but our friends at @wmata.com have stepped up to help us dig out!!💪🚍💕🚍🦸♂️
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This is the way. Natural consequences of your choices.
Brutal column in the Kansas City Star about a local real estate company trying to avoid public scrutiny for selling ICE a property for a massive prison camp:
www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...
www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...
January 31, 2026 at 2:11 AM
This is the way. Natural consequences of your choices.
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This post is blowing up, so for all the big name journos sharing it, some context:
This was a rally in Chicago explicitly calling for ICE to be abolished, and for a mass general strike to counter the Trump admin's continous attacks on our communities and civil liberties.
This was a rally in Chicago explicitly calling for ICE to be abolished, and for a mass general strike to counter the Trump admin's continous attacks on our communities and civil liberties.
It's near-white out conditions in Chicago as the snow comes down, and tonight's anti-ICE/CBP rally is wrapping up in front of city hall.
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
January 31, 2026 at 1:30 AM
This post is blowing up, so for all the big name journos sharing it, some context:
This was a rally in Chicago explicitly calling for ICE to be abolished, and for a mass general strike to counter the Trump admin's continous attacks on our communities and civil liberties.
This was a rally in Chicago explicitly calling for ICE to be abolished, and for a mass general strike to counter the Trump admin's continous attacks on our communities and civil liberties.