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Unite with us to Speak Out!
March 31, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Unite with us to Speak Out!
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🚨NEW: The inside story of how Democratic lawmakers just helped Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg permanently block workers and shareholders from holding CEOs accountable for corporate fraud.
This State Is For Sale
Delaware just passed a bill to prevent CEOs like Elon Musk from leaving their state. Lawyers and legislators sound the alarm about what this means for the rest of us.
www.levernews.com
March 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🚨NEW: The inside story of how Democratic lawmakers just helped Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg permanently block workers and shareholders from holding CEOs accountable for corporate fraud.
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The President & DOGE are walking back their in-person verification rule for people to collect benefits at Social Security offices. Let's keep the pressure campaign up.
Punitive ID requirements disproportionately impact seniors, the disabled community, and families.
abc7news.com/post/social-...
Punitive ID requirements disproportionately impact seniors, the disabled community, and families.
abc7news.com/post/social-...
Social Security Administration backtracks on some ID requirements after backlash
The Social Security Administration on Wednesday said that people applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income who are not able to use agency's online po...
abc7news.com
March 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The President & DOGE are walking back their in-person verification rule for people to collect benefits at Social Security offices. Let's keep the pressure campaign up.
Punitive ID requirements disproportionately impact seniors, the disabled community, and families.
abc7news.com/post/social-...
Punitive ID requirements disproportionately impact seniors, the disabled community, and families.
abc7news.com/post/social-...
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So, the guy who was gonna end all wars has bombed Yemen, threatened to bomb Iran, and threatened to invade Greenland.
Did I get that right?
Did I get that right?
March 30, 2025 at 11:23 PM
So, the guy who was gonna end all wars has bombed Yemen, threatened to bomb Iran, and threatened to invade Greenland.
Did I get that right?
Did I get that right?
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Atari Democrats
The Democratic Leadership Council
New Democrats
Third Way-ers
No Labels
Effective Altruists
Abundance Liberals
These are all new-sounding labels for the same old multi-decade project: Preventing the Dem Party from ever returning to its New Deal roots.
The Democratic Leadership Council
New Democrats
Third Way-ers
No Labels
Effective Altruists
Abundance Liberals
These are all new-sounding labels for the same old multi-decade project: Preventing the Dem Party from ever returning to its New Deal roots.
March 21, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Atari Democrats
The Democratic Leadership Council
New Democrats
Third Way-ers
No Labels
Effective Altruists
Abundance Liberals
These are all new-sounding labels for the same old multi-decade project: Preventing the Dem Party from ever returning to its New Deal roots.
The Democratic Leadership Council
New Democrats
Third Way-ers
No Labels
Effective Altruists
Abundance Liberals
These are all new-sounding labels for the same old multi-decade project: Preventing the Dem Party from ever returning to its New Deal roots.
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Well that’s a headline I did not except to see. Ever.
March 18, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Well that’s a headline I did not except to see. Ever.
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The Social Security Administration is considering cutting payments to 170,000 people.
The agency is circulating a proposal to ban payments to people without Social Security numbers.
The move would affect thousands of people getting retirement and disability payments.
The agency is circulating a proposal to ban payments to people without Social Security numbers.
The move would affect thousands of people getting retirement and disability payments.
SSA weighs axing payments to 170,000 beneficiaries
The move to cease making payments to people without Social Security numbers would imperil the benefits of thousands of immigrants’ children with disabilities.
www.govexec.com
March 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The Social Security Administration is considering cutting payments to 170,000 people.
The agency is circulating a proposal to ban payments to people without Social Security numbers.
The move would affect thousands of people getting retirement and disability payments.
The agency is circulating a proposal to ban payments to people without Social Security numbers.
The move would affect thousands of people getting retirement and disability payments.
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I do not think Senator Schumer should step down from his leadership position because his leadership is weak.
His leadership is actually strong—he is taking heat from Democrats to stand up for his donors.
He should step down because he works for his mega donors, not us.
His leadership is actually strong—he is taking heat from Democrats to stand up for his donors.
He should step down because he works for his mega donors, not us.
March 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I do not think Senator Schumer should step down from his leadership position because his leadership is weak.
His leadership is actually strong—he is taking heat from Democrats to stand up for his donors.
He should step down because he works for his mega donors, not us.
His leadership is actually strong—he is taking heat from Democrats to stand up for his donors.
He should step down because he works for his mega donors, not us.
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Elon Musk has fired thousands of USDA workers, which could cause grocery prices to rise and invasive species to spread.
DOGE fired food experts, inspectors, entomologists, and more.
Now food could rot in ports or be riddled with invasive pests.
www.wired.com/story/usda-f...
DOGE fired food experts, inspectors, entomologists, and more.
Now food could rot in ports or be riddled with invasive pests.
www.wired.com/story/usda-f...
DOGE’s Cuts at the USDA Could Cause US Grocery Prices to Rise and Invasive Species to Spread
Thousands of US Department of Agriculture employees, including food inspectors and disease-sniffing dog trainers, remain out of work, leaving food to rot in ports and pests to proliferate.
www.wired.com
March 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Elon Musk has fired thousands of USDA workers, which could cause grocery prices to rise and invasive species to spread.
DOGE fired food experts, inspectors, entomologists, and more.
Now food could rot in ports or be riddled with invasive pests.
www.wired.com/story/usda-f...
DOGE fired food experts, inspectors, entomologists, and more.
Now food could rot in ports or be riddled with invasive pests.
www.wired.com/story/usda-f...
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Texas Republicans want to make lawsuits against Elon Musk and other corporate leaders virtually impossible.
The bill would prevent most suits against corporate officers in the state’s new business courts, set up to have separate legal protections for corporations.
The bill would prevent most suits against corporate officers in the state’s new business courts, set up to have separate legal protections for corporations.
How a GOP-backed bill could curb lawsuits against Elon Musk and other Texas CEOs
The legislation would insulate all corporate directors and officers from most shareholder claims brought in the state’s new business courts.
www.houstonchronicle.com
March 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Texas Republicans want to make lawsuits against Elon Musk and other corporate leaders virtually impossible.
The bill would prevent most suits against corporate officers in the state’s new business courts, set up to have separate legal protections for corporations.
The bill would prevent most suits against corporate officers in the state’s new business courts, set up to have separate legal protections for corporations.
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NEW — Chicago organizer @asha-rrs.bsky.social encourages you to reject the idea that there is nothing we can do in the face of billionaire government takeover.
This piece is being republished in partnership with @inthesetimesmag.bsky.social.
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This piece is being republished in partnership with @inthesetimesmag.bsky.social.
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In the face of overwhelm • The TRiiBE
PERSPECTIVE: We owe it to each other to reject the idea that there is nothing we can do in the face of billionaire government takeover — and to resist attempts to disorient, divide and distract us.
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February 13, 2025 at 10:48 PM
NEW — Chicago organizer @asha-rrs.bsky.social encourages you to reject the idea that there is nothing we can do in the face of billionaire government takeover.
This piece is being republished in partnership with @inthesetimesmag.bsky.social.
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This piece is being republished in partnership with @inthesetimesmag.bsky.social.
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🚨NEWS: Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) pressured federal regulators to let banks charge Americans higher fees as he raked in cash from donors who'd benefit, according to documents FOIA'd by @levernews.com.
Scott today proposed killing limits on overdraft fees.
Scott today proposed killing limits on overdraft fees.
Tim Scott Is “Proud” To Protect His Donors’ Junk Fees
Sen. Tim Scott took millions from banks and said exorbitant customer fees “should not be disturbing or illegal.” Now he’s overseeing financial agencies and trying to reinstate junk fees.
www.levernews.com
February 14, 2025 at 12:05 AM
🚨NEWS: Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) pressured federal regulators to let banks charge Americans higher fees as he raked in cash from donors who'd benefit, according to documents FOIA'd by @levernews.com.
Scott today proposed killing limits on overdraft fees.
Scott today proposed killing limits on overdraft fees.
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Trump must disclose all his government contracts with the full text immediately. He must disclose his income tax reports immediately. Trump must disclose his medical records and medical history. The people have a right to know.
February 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Trump must disclose all his government contracts with the full text immediately. He must disclose his income tax reports immediately. Trump must disclose his medical records and medical history. The people have a right to know.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders announces launch of "new national campaign," called 'Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here' -- with first stops in Omaha, NE, and... Iowa City, IA
February 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Sen. Bernie Sanders announces launch of "new national campaign," called 'Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here' -- with first stops in Omaha, NE, and... Iowa City, IA
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Conservative billionaires are funding a coordinated effort to dismantle public education to pay for private school vouchers that largely benefit wealthy families and enable corporations to avoid their fair share in taxes.
Now they have a friend in the White House.
Now they have a friend in the White House.
February 12, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Conservative billionaires are funding a coordinated effort to dismantle public education to pay for private school vouchers that largely benefit wealthy families and enable corporations to avoid their fair share in taxes.
Now they have a friend in the White House.
Now they have a friend in the White House.
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This looks like President Trump is second to Elon.
Who is the President?
Who is the President?
February 13, 2025 at 2:16 AM
This looks like President Trump is second to Elon.
Who is the President?
Who is the President?
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The Kendrick Lamar halftime show was positive because a lot of people are now finding out and talking about 40 acres and a mule and what that means.
February 13, 2025 at 1:50 AM
The Kendrick Lamar halftime show was positive because a lot of people are now finding out and talking about 40 acres and a mule and what that means.
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BREAKING: House Republicans have released their budget resolution. They are aiming to cut Medicaid by at least $880 billion, and cut SNAP by at least 20%.
February 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
BREAKING: House Republicans have released their budget resolution. They are aiming to cut Medicaid by at least $880 billion, and cut SNAP by at least 20%.
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Germany's Left Party has a new goal of cutting the wealth of billionaires in half within a decade.
Ultimately, they "believe there should not be any billionaires."
They aim to implement a wealth tax and raise inheritance and income taxes on the rich.
www.dw.com/en/germanys-...
Ultimately, they "believe there should not be any billionaires."
They aim to implement a wealth tax and raise inheritance and income taxes on the rich.
www.dw.com/en/germanys-...
Germany's Left Party wants to halve billionaires' wealth – DW – 02/08/2025
The Left Party says "there shouldn't be any billionaires." With Germany gearing up for an election, the far-left force has launched a new tax plan — though it will most likely never get a chance to im...
www.dw.com
February 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Germany's Left Party has a new goal of cutting the wealth of billionaires in half within a decade.
Ultimately, they "believe there should not be any billionaires."
They aim to implement a wealth tax and raise inheritance and income taxes on the rich.
www.dw.com/en/germanys-...
Ultimately, they "believe there should not be any billionaires."
They aim to implement a wealth tax and raise inheritance and income taxes on the rich.
www.dw.com/en/germanys-...
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If our government has money for war, ethnic cleansing, and genocide, they have money for reparations for the descendants of chattel slavery.
These struggles are linked.
Our elected officials are choosing to spend money on bombs instead of our communities.
These struggles are linked.
Our elected officials are choosing to spend money on bombs instead of our communities.
February 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
If our government has money for war, ethnic cleansing, and genocide, they have money for reparations for the descendants of chattel slavery.
These struggles are linked.
Our elected officials are choosing to spend money on bombs instead of our communities.
These struggles are linked.
Our elected officials are choosing to spend money on bombs instead of our communities.
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While a tech billionaire is running wild over our government, Democrat’s House leader is meeting with Silicon Valley donors.
Unacceptable. Inexcusable. Not meeting the moment.
Unacceptable. Inexcusable. Not meeting the moment.
February 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
While a tech billionaire is running wild over our government, Democrat’s House leader is meeting with Silicon Valley donors.
Unacceptable. Inexcusable. Not meeting the moment.
Unacceptable. Inexcusable. Not meeting the moment.
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BERNIE NEWS
Sanders and Hawley INTRODUCE BILL TO CAP CREDIT CARD INTEREST rates at 10%
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
SenSanders.bsky.social Slams RFK JR.’S VACCINE LIES as Senate GOP Advances Nomination
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Sanders and Hawley INTRODUCE BILL TO CAP CREDIT CARD INTEREST rates at 10%
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
SenSanders.bsky.social Slams RFK JR.’S VACCINE LIES as Senate GOP Advances Nomination
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Sanders and Hawley introduce bill to cap credit card interest rates at 10%
Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced a bill on Tuesday that would cap credit card interest rates at 10%.
www.usatoday.com
February 8, 2025 at 3:03 AM
BERNIE NEWS
Sanders and Hawley INTRODUCE BILL TO CAP CREDIT CARD INTEREST rates at 10%
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
SenSanders.bsky.social Slams RFK JR.’S VACCINE LIES as Senate GOP Advances Nomination
truthout.org/articles/san...
Sanders and Hawley INTRODUCE BILL TO CAP CREDIT CARD INTEREST rates at 10%
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
SenSanders.bsky.social Slams RFK JR.’S VACCINE LIES as Senate GOP Advances Nomination
truthout.org/articles/san...
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Republicans want to slash Medicaid — a death sentence for thousands of Americans. Medicaid provides health care to more than 37 million kids, funding for 2/3 of seniors in nursing homes & is 40% of the revenue for community health centers.
We must EXPAND Medicaid, not cut it.
We must EXPAND Medicaid, not cut it.
February 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Republicans want to slash Medicaid — a death sentence for thousands of Americans. Medicaid provides health care to more than 37 million kids, funding for 2/3 of seniors in nursing homes & is 40% of the revenue for community health centers.
We must EXPAND Medicaid, not cut it.
We must EXPAND Medicaid, not cut it.
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Tesla paid $0 in federal taxes last year.
If you’re reading this, you paid more taxes than Tesla.
It made $2.3 billion last year.
Does that seem fair to you?
If you’re reading this, you paid more taxes than Tesla.
It made $2.3 billion last year.
Does that seem fair to you?
February 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Tesla paid $0 in federal taxes last year.
If you’re reading this, you paid more taxes than Tesla.
It made $2.3 billion last year.
Does that seem fair to you?
If you’re reading this, you paid more taxes than Tesla.
It made $2.3 billion last year.
Does that seem fair to you?
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