Tony Powell
@easyrawlins1.bsky.social
Comic & former writer/producer of the Imus In the Morning Show. Liberal . Optimist . Host of the Powell to The People Rebel Base 1 Podcast
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96% of the highest-paid workers in the US have paid sick days.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
The Hidden Costs of Denying Paid Sick Leave
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
96% of the highest-paid workers in the US have paid sick days.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
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Thou shalt not pretend that you’re at war with drug traffickers while pardoning drug traffickers.
Thou Shalt Not Murder Fishermen While Pardoning Drug Lords
This is evil.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Thou shalt not pretend that you’re at war with drug traffickers while pardoning drug traffickers.
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Politicians are not bystanders to the affordability crisis. We can lower the cost of living and make life easier for New Yorkers in real and meaningful ways.
October 29, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Politicians are not bystanders to the affordability crisis. We can lower the cost of living and make life easier for New Yorkers in real and meaningful ways.
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The federal criminal justice system is being systematically dismantled and destroyed piece by piece and turned into a mob boss’s network of corrupt consiglieres and thugs, where good people simply doing their jobs are rooted out and eradicated.
October 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The federal criminal justice system is being systematically dismantled and destroyed piece by piece and turned into a mob boss’s network of corrupt consiglieres and thugs, where good people simply doing their jobs are rooted out and eradicated.
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This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
October 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
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If you doubt that people were scared to wear a hijab after 9/11, particularly in the NYC area, given the rhetoric from the Bush administration and no shortage of cowards who are now devout Trumpers, you weren't there or you weren't paying attention.
October 29, 2025 at 6:36 AM
If you doubt that people were scared to wear a hijab after 9/11, particularly in the NYC area, given the rhetoric from the Bush administration and no shortage of cowards who are now devout Trumpers, you weren't there or you weren't paying attention.
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if there ever was a worthy political donation, helping Kat cover legal fees for defense against a fascist crackdown on legal protests would be it
I have been charged in a federal indictment sought by the Department of Justice.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
October 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
if there ever was a worthy political donation, helping Kat cover legal fees for defense against a fascist crackdown on legal protests would be it
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Today we honor the rich history, culture, and resilience of Indigenous communities—past and present.
As we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, let’s commit to telling the truth about our history, protecting sacred lands, and fighting for justice that includes everyone.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
As we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, let’s commit to telling the truth about our history, protecting sacred lands, and fighting for justice that includes everyone.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
October 14, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Today we honor the rich history, culture, and resilience of Indigenous communities—past and present.
As we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, let’s commit to telling the truth about our history, protecting sacred lands, and fighting for justice that includes everyone.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
As we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, let’s commit to telling the truth about our history, protecting sacred lands, and fighting for justice that includes everyone.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
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Well, the American people don’t get a break—from missed paychecks, delayed services, and rising costs. It’s time for Republicans to show up and do their jobs. (2/2)
October 20, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Well, the American people don’t get a break—from missed paychecks, delayed services, and rising costs. It’s time for Republicans to show up and do their jobs. (2/2)
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Today marks day 20 of the Republicans’ shutdown, and unfortunately, they’ve decided that staying on vacation is more important than getting back to D.C. to open the government.
I guess they wanted a little fall break?
(1/2)
I guess they wanted a little fall break?
(1/2)
October 20, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Today marks day 20 of the Republicans’ shutdown, and unfortunately, they’ve decided that staying on vacation is more important than getting back to D.C. to open the government.
I guess they wanted a little fall break?
(1/2)
I guess they wanted a little fall break?
(1/2)
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Today marks the first day of early voting in Texas! For the November 4 election, the early voting window runs from October 20 to October 31.
Make your voice heard, check your polling location, bring one of the approved photo IDs, and vote early.
Make your voice heard, check your polling location, bring one of the approved photo IDs, and vote early.
October 20, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Today marks the first day of early voting in Texas! For the November 4 election, the early voting window runs from October 20 to October 31.
Make your voice heard, check your polling location, bring one of the approved photo IDs, and vote early.
Make your voice heard, check your polling location, bring one of the approved photo IDs, and vote early.
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So let me get this straight…
Republicans call Democrats violent, terrorist, lawless, and so much more, but we aren’t the ones constantly wreaking havoc on this country.
Just today, a man Trump pardoned for storming the Capitol was arrested for threatening to kill Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
(1/2)
Republicans call Democrats violent, terrorist, lawless, and so much more, but we aren’t the ones constantly wreaking havoc on this country.
Just today, a man Trump pardoned for storming the Capitol was arrested for threatening to kill Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
(1/2)
October 21, 2025 at 11:38 PM
So let me get this straight…
Republicans call Democrats violent, terrorist, lawless, and so much more, but we aren’t the ones constantly wreaking havoc on this country.
Just today, a man Trump pardoned for storming the Capitol was arrested for threatening to kill Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
(1/2)
Republicans call Democrats violent, terrorist, lawless, and so much more, but we aren’t the ones constantly wreaking havoc on this country.
Just today, a man Trump pardoned for storming the Capitol was arrested for threatening to kill Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
(1/2)
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Today, the White House Press Secretary told the country that this ridiculous damn ballroom is “the president’s main priority”…not reopening the government, not lowering the cost of groceries, not lowering the cost of housing, not lowering the cost of healthcare….building a ballroom
October 23, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Today, the White House Press Secretary told the country that this ridiculous damn ballroom is “the president’s main priority”…not reopening the government, not lowering the cost of groceries, not lowering the cost of housing, not lowering the cost of healthcare….building a ballroom
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The East Wing was built in 1902 & rebuilt in 1942, long after asbestos was used as a fire retardant. So, I’m sure the White House took steps to prevent a known carcinogen from entering the air during the current willy-nilly demolition.
Kidding! These irresponsible assholes don’t care who they kill.
Kidding! These irresponsible assholes don’t care who they kill.
October 24, 2025 at 12:52 AM
The East Wing was built in 1902 & rebuilt in 1942, long after asbestos was used as a fire retardant. So, I’m sure the White House took steps to prevent a known carcinogen from entering the air during the current willy-nilly demolition.
Kidding! These irresponsible assholes don’t care who they kill.
Kidding! These irresponsible assholes don’t care who they kill.
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It's not a foregone conclusion that America will give birth to something as sickening as we have seen elsewhere. Still, we're stupid and arrogant to believe that we aren't already seeing the warning signs of bigotry and prejudice irreversibly taking root.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/fascism-is...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/fascism-is...
Fascism Isn't Coming To America, It's Here. Do Americans Have the Strength to Drive it Out?
Fascism isn’t coming to America, it’s already here.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
May 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
It's not a foregone conclusion that America will give birth to something as sickening as we have seen elsewhere. Still, we're stupid and arrogant to believe that we aren't already seeing the warning signs of bigotry and prejudice irreversibly taking root.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/fascism-is...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/fascism-is...
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Family fights for justice for daughter killed on Blackfeet Reservation. #MMIWG2S #RedDressDay
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Family fights for justice for daughter killed on Blackfeet Reservation
It's a reality for families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women who find themselves in a constant cycle of silence and grief.
www.kpax.com
May 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Family fights for justice for daughter killed on Blackfeet Reservation. #MMIWG2S #RedDressDay
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