Bree Candland
@breecandland.bsky.social
She/her. Living in my cabin in the Maine woods with my cats era. Deeply concerned Seminary graduate and public high school social studies teacher. 🌲 🦞 🐈 🐈 🐈⬛ 🍎
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The top 1% now owns more than $54 trillion in wealth.
That’s 468 times more than the bottom 50%.
One man — Elon Musk — owns more than the bottom half COMBINED.
This is what I mean when I talk about oligarchy.
That’s 468 times more than the bottom 50%.
One man — Elon Musk — owns more than the bottom half COMBINED.
This is what I mean when I talk about oligarchy.
August 5, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The top 1% now owns more than $54 trillion in wealth.
That’s 468 times more than the bottom 50%.
One man — Elon Musk — owns more than the bottom half COMBINED.
This is what I mean when I talk about oligarchy.
That’s 468 times more than the bottom 50%.
One man — Elon Musk — owns more than the bottom half COMBINED.
This is what I mean when I talk about oligarchy.
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100 billionaire families spent $2.6 billion in the 2024 election.
70% of these donations went to Republicans.
Now, Republicans in Congress are gearing up to slash essential programs to pay for another round of tax cuts for the rich.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
70% of these donations went to Republicans.
Now, Republicans in Congress are gearing up to slash essential programs to pay for another round of tax cuts for the rich.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
April 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
100 billionaire families spent $2.6 billion in the 2024 election.
70% of these donations went to Republicans.
Now, Republicans in Congress are gearing up to slash essential programs to pay for another round of tax cuts for the rich.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
70% of these donations went to Republicans.
Now, Republicans in Congress are gearing up to slash essential programs to pay for another round of tax cuts for the rich.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
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Are you listening? It’s the least you can do.
Powerful, substantive, passionate. A clarion call to stand.
www.youtube.com/live/rCUK2Vb...
Powerful, substantive, passionate. A clarion call to stand.
www.youtube.com/live/rCUK2Vb...
LIVE: Cory Booker speaks on the Senate floor
YouTube video by Associated Press
www.youtube.com
April 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Are you listening? It’s the least you can do.
Powerful, substantive, passionate. A clarion call to stand.
www.youtube.com/live/rCUK2Vb...
Powerful, substantive, passionate. A clarion call to stand.
www.youtube.com/live/rCUK2Vb...
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Israeli settlers beat up Hamdan Ballal, one of the Palestinian co-directors of the documentary film No Other Land, in the occupied West Bank, according to witnesses. He was then detained by the Israeli military.
Oscar-winning Palestinian director attacked by Israeli settlers, detained by army
Israeli settlers beat up Hamdan Ballal, one of the Palestinian co-directors of the documentary film No Other Land, in the occupied West Bank, according to witnesses. He was then detained by the Israel...
www.npr.org
March 25, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Israeli settlers beat up Hamdan Ballal, one of the Palestinian co-directors of the documentary film No Other Land, in the occupied West Bank, according to witnesses. He was then detained by the Israeli military.
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Trump and Musk are going after Social Security, Medicaid, the VA, and public education.
In what universe, in what world, in what religion is it morally acceptable to cut programs for hungry children in order to reward the wealthy?
In what universe, in what world, in what religion is it morally acceptable to cut programs for hungry children in order to reward the wealthy?
March 7, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Trump and Musk are going after Social Security, Medicaid, the VA, and public education.
In what universe, in what world, in what religion is it morally acceptable to cut programs for hungry children in order to reward the wealthy?
In what universe, in what world, in what religion is it morally acceptable to cut programs for hungry children in order to reward the wealthy?
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"It’s the 12th highest monthly job cuts total in the 32 years Challenger has been tracking them.
"The 11 others (4 came during the Covid pandemic) all occurred when the US was in a recession..."
www.cnn.com/2025/03/06/e...
"The 11 others (4 came during the Covid pandemic) all occurred when the US was in a recession..."
www.cnn.com/2025/03/06/e...
US employers cut more jobs last month than any February since 2009 | CNN Business
The Trump administration’s massive federal cuts and swelling feelings of economic uncertainty helped fuel a recession-level spike in layoffs last month, new data showed Thursday.
www.cnn.com
March 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
"It’s the 12th highest monthly job cuts total in the 32 years Challenger has been tracking them.
"The 11 others (4 came during the Covid pandemic) all occurred when the US was in a recession..."
www.cnn.com/2025/03/06/e...
"The 11 others (4 came during the Covid pandemic) all occurred when the US was in a recession..."
www.cnn.com/2025/03/06/e...
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This is what House Republicans voted for tonight.
Another reminder that we have socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest.
Another reminder that we have socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest.
February 26, 2025 at 3:20 AM
This is what House Republicans voted for tonight.
Another reminder that we have socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest.
Another reminder that we have socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest.
Y’all—I am a HS social studies teacher in Maine and my brilliant former student was Gov Pritzker’s campaign manager. So proud! Also, listen and get your buckets ready.
“After we’ve discriminated against, deported, or disparaged all the immigrants, the gay and lesbian and transgender people, the developmentally disabled, the women, and minorities. Once we’ve ostracized our neighbors and betrayed our friends… what comes next?” - Gov. JB Pritzker
February 22, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Y’all—I am a HS social studies teacher in Maine and my brilliant former student was Gov Pritzker’s campaign manager. So proud! Also, listen and get your buckets ready.
A good day to be a Mainer indeed. 🌲🫎🦞
BREAKING: In a stunning moment of defiance, Maine's Governor Janet Mills stands up to Trump, saying she is complying with state and federal (anti-discrimination) law, and will see him in court over his threat to withhold federal funds.
This is incredible.
This is incredible.
February 22, 2025 at 2:38 AM
A good day to be a Mainer indeed. 🌲🫎🦞
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President Trump is firing American workers who monitor bird flu outbreaks, safeguard nuclear facilities, and now those who promote American history in Dorchester – all to help pay for tax breaks for billionaires and giant corporations.
JFK Library in Dorchester temporarily closed due to workers' ‘sudden dismissal.’ National Archives says it will reopen Wednesday - The Boston Globe
“The sudden dismissal of federal employees at the JFK Library forced the museum to close today,” the JFK Library Foundation said in a statement.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 19, 2025 at 1:23 AM
President Trump is firing American workers who monitor bird flu outbreaks, safeguard nuclear facilities, and now those who promote American history in Dorchester – all to help pay for tax breaks for billionaires and giant corporations.
Mainers! Who is in??
February 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Mainers! Who is in??
Hoping to get to this lecture tomorrow at Bowdoin College. Join me!
February 4, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Hoping to get to this lecture tomorrow at Bowdoin College. Join me!
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Raskin: "Elon Musk, you may have illegally seized power over the financial payments systems of the Treasury, but you don't control the money of the American people. The US Congress does that under Article 1 of the Constitution ... we don't have a fourth branch of government called 'Elon Musk'"
February 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Raskin: "Elon Musk, you may have illegally seized power over the financial payments systems of the Treasury, but you don't control the money of the American people. The US Congress does that under Article 1 of the Constitution ... we don't have a fourth branch of government called 'Elon Musk'"
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Trump II has begun. Many people are asking: “What can I do now?”
Here are 10 recommendations. Please let me know your thoughts, and if you have anything else you'd like to add to the list.
Here are 10 recommendations. Please let me know your thoughts, and if you have anything else you'd like to add to the list.
What you can do
Ten ways to resist Trump II
robertreich.substack.com
January 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Trump II has begun. Many people are asking: “What can I do now?”
Here are 10 recommendations. Please let me know your thoughts, and if you have anything else you'd like to add to the list.
Here are 10 recommendations. Please let me know your thoughts, and if you have anything else you'd like to add to the list.
When Margaret Thatcher wants to cuddle, you’re going to cuddle. (She is very much the ruler of our house and appropriately named. Our Iron Lady.) 🐈🩷
January 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
When Margaret Thatcher wants to cuddle, you’re going to cuddle. (She is very much the ruler of our house and appropriately named. Our Iron Lady.) 🐈🩷
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Israel’s leaders committed genocide in Gaza and must pay for it. Their political and media allies must too | Owen Jones
Israel’s leaders committed genocide in Gaza and must pay for it. Their political and media allies must too | Owen Jones
This unprecedented slaughter could not have happened without powerful cheerleaders. Hold them to account
Unless those complicit in the Gaza genocide are held to account, the brutal consequences will be felt far beyond that shattered land. The ceasefire…
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Israel’s leaders committed genocide in Gaza and must pay for it. Their political and media allies must too | Owen Jones
Seminary graduate here for this! If this upsets you and you say you’re a Christian…I have questions.
January 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Seminary graduate here for this! If this upsets you and you say you’re a Christian…I have questions.
2025 thoughts: 🏳️⚧️ and 🌈 are perfect and loved. We have one 🌎. Science🟰real. No human is illegal. BLM. Government off our bodies. We are on indigenous land. Health care (including eyes and teeth) is a right. Raise the minimum wage. Invest in public education. Ban assault rifles. Vote. Tax the rich.
January 23, 2025 at 1:56 AM
2025 thoughts: 🏳️⚧️ and 🌈 are perfect and loved. We have one 🌎. Science🟰real. No human is illegal. BLM. Government off our bodies. We are on indigenous land. Health care (including eyes and teeth) is a right. Raise the minimum wage. Invest in public education. Ban assault rifles. Vote. Tax the rich.
Trying to start 2025 with a little less oligarchy and capitalism in my life. Broke up with Goodreads (Amazon owned) and joined StoryGraph. Follow me at BreeinMaine to share book recommendations.
January 23, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Trying to start 2025 with a little less oligarchy and capitalism in my life. Broke up with Goodreads (Amazon owned) and joined StoryGraph. Follow me at BreeinMaine to share book recommendations.
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January 23, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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