Sara Estep (she/her)
@saraestep.bsky.social
Economist @ CAP; opinions my own
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Just a reminder on what would have been the 52nd anniversary of #Roe that we have less rights than our mothers and grandmothers, and low income women will be forced to give birth as a result of long travel times.
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We may not have a #JobsReport, but we do have a new @hamiltonproject.org labor market data interactive! Plot series on labor force participation, employment, unemployment, and other key indicators. I use this more than FRED.
www.hamiltonproject.org/data/trackin...
www.hamiltonproject.org/data/trackin...
Tracking the labor market and jobs - The Hamilton Project
This data interactive allows users to explore trends in labor force participation, employment, and unemployment, among other key indicators.
www.hamiltonproject.org
February 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
We may not have a #JobsReport, but we do have a new @hamiltonproject.org labor market data interactive! Plot series on labor force participation, employment, unemployment, and other key indicators. I use this more than FRED.
www.hamiltonproject.org/data/trackin...
www.hamiltonproject.org/data/trackin...
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The EEOC is SUPPOSED to serve the American public and enforce our civil rights. As @aapd.com shared, in 2024, more than 33,000 disability-related charges were filed with the EEOC, representing about 38% of all EEOC charges.
An EEOC vote yesterday (1/22) will dramatically undermine anti-harassment guidelines that protect millions of workers. My colleagues @saraestep.bsky.social and @hvnorrisphd.bsky.social explain:
www.salon.com/2026/01/23/u...
www.salon.com/2026/01/23/u...
Under Trump, workplace harassment can now go unpunished
Led by Trump's hand-picked chair, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission just made millions vulnerable at work
www.salon.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:54 PM
The EEOC is SUPPOSED to serve the American public and enforce our civil rights. As @aapd.com shared, in 2024, more than 33,000 disability-related charges were filed with the EEOC, representing about 38% of all EEOC charges.
An EEOC vote yesterday will dramatically undermine anti-harassment guidance that helped protect millions of American workers @hvnorrisphd.bsky.social and I break it down for @salon.com : t.co/s6hjlr09xl
https://bit.ly/4sUK6sn
t.co
January 23, 2026 at 3:27 PM
An EEOC vote yesterday will dramatically undermine anti-harassment guidance that helped protect millions of American workers @hvnorrisphd.bsky.social and I break it down for @salon.com : t.co/s6hjlr09xl
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This is the dude who called DHS on our peaceful press conference this am. MPD came to protect our 1A rights from these folks. Never experienced anything like it
Worked with @brycecovert.bsky.social on this new piece for @talkingpointsmemo.com:
"Connor Clegg, a former Fox News producer who was ousted from his school’s student government over accusations of racism, is working in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s communications department."
"Connor Clegg, a former Fox News producer who was ousted from his school’s student government over accusations of racism, is working in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s communications department."
Former Fox News Producer With History of Racist Social Media Posts Lands New Gig at EEOC
Connor Clegg, a former Fox News producer who was ousted from his...
talkingpointsmemo.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:44 PM
This is the dude who called DHS on our peaceful press conference this am. MPD came to protect our 1A rights from these folks. Never experienced anything like it
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The 2026 financial outlook for American families is not looking good—despite what Trump claims.
Are you better off than you were a year ago?
Are you better off than you were a year ago?
January 22, 2026 at 3:32 PM
The 2026 financial outlook for American families is not looking good—despite what Trump claims.
Are you better off than you were a year ago?
Are you better off than you were a year ago?
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Transphobia harms everyone. The EEOC's actions are just another example of this fact. When you start policing some people's bodies and prevent their right to safe workplaces, you put everyone at risk of that same surveillance, harassment, and discrimination.
January 22, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Transphobia harms everyone. The EEOC's actions are just another example of this fact. When you start policing some people's bodies and prevent their right to safe workplaces, you put everyone at risk of that same surveillance, harassment, and discrimination.
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Commissioner Kotagal is sharing a heartbreaking story of a transgender employee who experienced brutal workplace harassment, whose case was dropped by the Trump appointed EEOC chair.
January 22, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Commissioner Kotagal is sharing a heartbreaking story of a transgender employee who experienced brutal workplace harassment, whose case was dropped by the Trump appointed EEOC chair.
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I'm listening to today's EEOC vote on rescinding the enforcement guidance. Commissioner Kotagal put it best, "The commission is throwing out the baby with the bathwater".
January 22, 2026 at 3:24 PM
I'm listening to today's EEOC vote on rescinding the enforcement guidance. Commissioner Kotagal put it best, "The commission is throwing out the baby with the bathwater".
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This is insane not just the explicit "go break the 4A" substance but how they knew how bad it was, acting in guilty paranoia to cover it up and suppress the written evidence.
This isn't how running a government agency works. This is what a criminal conspiracy looks like, because that's what it is.
This isn't how running a government agency works. This is what a criminal conspiracy looks like, because that's what it is.
🚨HOLY CRAP. An ICE whistleblower just revealed a secret memo authorizing ICE officers to break into homes without a judicial warrant, which DHS's own legal training materials say is unconstitutional!
ICE then hid the memo from the public, passing it along by word of mouth and private conversation.
ICE then hid the memo from the public, passing it along by word of mouth and private conversation.
January 21, 2026 at 11:03 PM
This is insane not just the explicit "go break the 4A" substance but how they knew how bad it was, acting in guilty paranoia to cover it up and suppress the written evidence.
This isn't how running a government agency works. This is what a criminal conspiracy looks like, because that's what it is.
This isn't how running a government agency works. This is what a criminal conspiracy looks like, because that's what it is.
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Are you better off than you were a year ago? After a year of Trump's economy, Americans' attitudes and latest economic data answer that question with a resounding "NO." Check out how Trump's first year made life less affordable ⇣
www.americanprogress.org/article/a-ye...
www.americanprogress.org/article/a-ye...
A Year in Review: How the Trump Administration’s Economic Policies Made Life Less Affordable for Americans
The first year of the Trump administration has left Americans struggling with increased costs of living due to its unprecedented tariffs, fewer job opportunities, and more expensive health care and ut...
www.americanprogress.org
January 20, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Are you better off than you were a year ago? After a year of Trump's economy, Americans' attitudes and latest economic data answer that question with a resounding "NO." Check out how Trump's first year made life less affordable ⇣
www.americanprogress.org/article/a-ye...
www.americanprogress.org/article/a-ye...
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Farewell, 50-year mortgages. We hardly knew ye.
@thedailybeast.bsky.social
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January 13, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Farewell, 50-year mortgages. We hardly knew ye.
@thedailybeast.bsky.social
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@thedailybeast.bsky.social
www.thedailybeast.com/trump-housin...
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We are bleeding manufacturing and goods producing jobs, not *despite* the tariffs, but probably *because* of them given the ham-fisted approach to tariffs.
January 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM
We are bleeding manufacturing and goods producing jobs, not *despite* the tariffs, but probably *because* of them given the ham-fisted approach to tariffs.
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This is Trump's "golden age" in action...
December 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This is Trump's "golden age" in action...
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This is the highest unemployment rate since the pandemic. Trump's tariffs have created an economic disaster for Americans.
December 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This is the highest unemployment rate since the pandemic. Trump's tariffs have created an economic disaster for Americans.
November's jobs report was concerning, even with wonky data making it more difficult to parse. The warning signs from Black workers are very much there, spelling out more weakness ahead. www.americanprogress.org/article/nove...
November’s Jobs Report Hints at Labor Market Weakness Ahead
November’s jobs report, released today, showed signs of weakness—particularly among groups that often foreshadow broader labor-market cooling, such as workers of color and older workers.
www.americanprogress.org
December 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
November's jobs report was concerning, even with wonky data making it more difficult to parse. The warning signs from Black workers are very much there, spelling out more weakness ahead. www.americanprogress.org/article/nove...
Thank you to the caucus for inviting me to discuss rising prices for families this season. I was moved by the storytelling from Chloe and Luna. Listen below:
We’re hosting a roundtable to discuss how Trump the Grinch is stealing from women and families this holiday season.
Trump’s heart is clearly two sizes too small, but we won't stop fighting for you and your family.
Tune in today using the link below.
www.youtube.com/live/r2OeEpB...
Trump’s heart is clearly two sizes too small, but we won't stop fighting for you and your family.
Tune in today using the link below.
www.youtube.com/live/r2OeEpB...
Trump the Grinch: The Impact of Republicans' Disastrous Economy This Holiday Season
YouTube video by Democratic Women's Caucus
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December 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Thank you to the caucus for inviting me to discuss rising prices for families this season. I was moved by the storytelling from Chloe and Luna. Listen below:
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What does a country without affordable healthcare look like?
@nzmurphy.bsky.social paints a clear—and alarming—picture. Watch her full interview: https://contrarian.substack.com/p/healthcare-isnt-a-luxury-natasha
@nzmurphy.bsky.social paints a clear—and alarming—picture. Watch her full interview: https://contrarian.substack.com/p/healthcare-isnt-a-luxury-natasha
Healthcare Isn't a Luxury! Natasha Murphy on Looming ACA Deadline
"The reality is, people just won’t be able to afford coverage and will have to drop coverage altogether."
contrarian.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:40 PM
What does a country without affordable healthcare look like?
@nzmurphy.bsky.social paints a clear—and alarming—picture. Watch her full interview: https://contrarian.substack.com/p/healthcare-isnt-a-luxury-natasha
@nzmurphy.bsky.social paints a clear—and alarming—picture. Watch her full interview: https://contrarian.substack.com/p/healthcare-isnt-a-luxury-natasha
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The Affordability Serenity Prayer (idea stolen from @jaredb-econ.bsky.social)
God, grant policymakers the serenity to accept the aspects of the affordability crisis they cannot change (e.g. most prices), the courage to address the aspects they can (e.g. pay), and the wisdom to know the difference.
God, grant policymakers the serenity to accept the aspects of the affordability crisis they cannot change (e.g. most prices), the courage to address the aspects they can (e.g. pay), and the wisdom to know the difference.
Affordability is dominating the discourse. What I don't like about the conversation is that it focuses almost entirely on prices—as if the only way to make life affordable is to make things cheaper. But affordability is determined by prices *and pay.* 1/
December 9, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The Affordability Serenity Prayer (idea stolen from @jaredb-econ.bsky.social)
God, grant policymakers the serenity to accept the aspects of the affordability crisis they cannot change (e.g. most prices), the courage to address the aspects they can (e.g. pay), and the wisdom to know the difference.
God, grant policymakers the serenity to accept the aspects of the affordability crisis they cannot change (e.g. most prices), the courage to address the aspects they can (e.g. pay), and the wisdom to know the difference.
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Advance insight to help you code around a new, stupid issue.
How will BLS represent missing data values resulting from the govt shutdown in the #JOLTS data release tomorrow?
#NumbersDay
cc: @bencasselman.bsky.social @nickbunker.bsky.social @jc-econ.bsky.social
How will BLS represent missing data values resulting from the govt shutdown in the #JOLTS data release tomorrow?
#NumbersDay
cc: @bencasselman.bsky.social @nickbunker.bsky.social @jc-econ.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Advance insight to help you code around a new, stupid issue.
How will BLS represent missing data values resulting from the govt shutdown in the #JOLTS data release tomorrow?
#NumbersDay
cc: @bencasselman.bsky.social @nickbunker.bsky.social @jc-econ.bsky.social
How will BLS represent missing data values resulting from the govt shutdown in the #JOLTS data release tomorrow?
#NumbersDay
cc: @bencasselman.bsky.social @nickbunker.bsky.social @jc-econ.bsky.social
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Its always good to see charity, but this donation to children will be much less impactful than it could be 🧵
The problem lies in the faulty design of “Trump Accounts”
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The problem lies in the faulty design of “Trump Accounts”
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Michael and Susan Dell are donating $6.25 billion to fund "Trump Accounts" for 25 million U.S. children. The gift would put $250 into each eligible child's account. n.pr/4rzXG3L
Michael and Susan Dell commit $6.25 billion for investment accounts for kids
Michael and Susan Dell are donating $6.25 billion to fund "Trump Accounts" for 25 million U.S. children. The gift would put $250 into each eligible child's account.
n.pr
December 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Its always good to see charity, but this donation to children will be much less impactful than it could be 🧵
The problem lies in the faulty design of “Trump Accounts”
1/6
The problem lies in the faulty design of “Trump Accounts”
1/6
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First Jobs Day since the shutdown, and @saraestep.bsky.social and I are here with the latest analysis of today's data and how job seekers are struggling in Trump's economy. ⬇️
www.americanprogress.org/article/in-a...
www.americanprogress.org/article/in-a...
In a Stagnating Job Market, Job Seekers Are Struggling To Find Opportunities
Delayed September 2025 jobs data release reveals the hardships of finding a job in Trump’s economy, especially for people of color.
www.americanprogress.org
November 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
First Jobs Day since the shutdown, and @saraestep.bsky.social and I are here with the latest analysis of today's data and how job seekers are struggling in Trump's economy. ⬇️
www.americanprogress.org/article/in-a...
www.americanprogress.org/article/in-a...
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The federal statistical agencies (FSAs) that produce the gold standard economic data employers/investors/job seekers/workers/policymakers rely on to assess the health of the U.S. economy face unprecedented threats.
We've pulled next-best data from non-FSA sources to help keep an eye on things. 1/
We've pulled next-best data from non-FSA sources to help keep an eye on things. 1/
Data accountability dashboard
Federal statistical agencies (FSAs) produce the gold standard economic data that employers, investors, job seekers, workers, and policymakers rely on to assess the health of the U.S. economy. Today, F...
www.epi.org
November 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The federal statistical agencies (FSAs) that produce the gold standard economic data employers/investors/job seekers/workers/policymakers rely on to assess the health of the U.S. economy face unprecedented threats.
We've pulled next-best data from non-FSA sources to help keep an eye on things. 1/
We've pulled next-best data from non-FSA sources to help keep an eye on things. 1/
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Today is #NativeWomensEqualPayDay. For every $1 earned by a non-Hispanic white man, Native women earn just 58¢. This devastating wage gap fuels hardship & insecurity. #IndigenousWomen deserve #EqualPay & #EconomicJustice.
November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Today is #NativeWomensEqualPayDay. For every $1 earned by a non-Hispanic white man, Native women earn just 58¢. This devastating wage gap fuels hardship & insecurity. #IndigenousWomen deserve #EqualPay & #EconomicJustice.
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While everyone is still digesting how it feels to not see a Sept jobs report until late November, remember this feeling the next time folks complain about monthly revisions and suggest publishing data with a 2 or 3 month lag.
November 18, 2025 at 12:04 AM
While everyone is still digesting how it feels to not see a Sept jobs report until late November, remember this feeling the next time folks complain about monthly revisions and suggest publishing data with a 2 or 3 month lag.