Elaine Michele
@elainemichele.bsky.social
Candidate for Onondaga County Legislator, District 10
Mom of Three • Graphic Designer • Activist • Former Town Councilor
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Mom of Three • Graphic Designer • Activist • Former Town Councilor
Vote in Every Election, Vote Nov 4th!
electelainedenton.com
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/elainedenton
Reposted by Elaine Michele
Forty years ago, 90% of media outlets were spread across 50 companies.
Now, just 5 companies control 90% of the media market.
This consolidation hurts consumers and helps oligarchs. 🧵
Now, just 5 companies control 90% of the media market.
This consolidation hurts consumers and helps oligarchs. 🧵
December 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Forty years ago, 90% of media outlets were spread across 50 companies.
Now, just 5 companies control 90% of the media market.
This consolidation hurts consumers and helps oligarchs. 🧵
Now, just 5 companies control 90% of the media market.
This consolidation hurts consumers and helps oligarchs. 🧵
Reposted by Elaine Michele
Trump’s USDA is threatening to withhold food stamp funding for 20 Democrat-controlled states if they don’t share recipients’ sensitive personal data.
Yes: Trump is weaponizing hunger against millions of Americans, including children, to score cheap political points.
The cruelty is endless.
Yes: Trump is weaponizing hunger against millions of Americans, including children, to score cheap political points.
The cruelty is endless.
December 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Trump’s USDA is threatening to withhold food stamp funding for 20 Democrat-controlled states if they don’t share recipients’ sensitive personal data.
Yes: Trump is weaponizing hunger against millions of Americans, including children, to score cheap political points.
The cruelty is endless.
Yes: Trump is weaponizing hunger against millions of Americans, including children, to score cheap political points.
The cruelty is endless.
Reposted by Elaine Michele
Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
Our Economy Is in Danger. Here’s Why
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
Reposted by Elaine Michele
Onondaga County Clerk Emily Bersani says "no explanation" was given for the sudden cancellation of naturalization ceremonies. The federal decision affects seven counties across the state.
www.wrvo.org/2025-11-20/f...
www.wrvo.org/2025-11-20/f...
Federal government cancels naturalization ceremonies across New York, surprising local officials
A naturalization ceremony was supposed to take place in Onondaga County this week, but was canceled without explanation.
www.wrvo.org
November 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Onondaga County Clerk Emily Bersani says "no explanation" was given for the sudden cancellation of naturalization ceremonies. The federal decision affects seven counties across the state.
www.wrvo.org/2025-11-20/f...
www.wrvo.org/2025-11-20/f...
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Democrats back Nicole Watts as chair of the Onondaga County Legislature. www.syracuse.com/news/2025/11...
Democrats, now in the majority, back newcomer as chair of Onondaga County Legislature
Democrats, who will take control in January, made their pick during a late-night caucus Thursday.
www.syracuse.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Democrats back Nicole Watts as chair of the Onondaga County Legislature. www.syracuse.com/news/2025/11...
Reposted by Elaine Michele
Democrats will take control of the Onondaga County Legislature in January for the first time since the 1970s. Incoming lawmakers say they plan to focus on helping residents thrive, not just survive.
www.wrvo.org/2025-11-10/d...
www.wrvo.org/2025-11-10/d...
Democrats who will take over Onondaga County Legislature talk priorities for the new year
Democrats swept all competitive seats on Election Day to take control of the Onondaga County Legislature for the first time since the late 1970s.
www.wrvo.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Democrats will take control of the Onondaga County Legislature in January for the first time since the 1970s. Incoming lawmakers say they plan to focus on helping residents thrive, not just survive.
www.wrvo.org/2025-11-10/d...
www.wrvo.org/2025-11-10/d...
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
Reposted by Elaine Michele
Congratulations to Elaine Denton, elected Onondaga County Legislator, District 10! A mom of three, native New Yorker, and advocate for social equity, Elaine is bringing a focus on transparency, accountability, and opportunity for all.
November 6, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Congratulations to Elaine Denton, elected Onondaga County Legislator, District 10! A mom of three, native New Yorker, and advocate for social equity, Elaine is bringing a focus on transparency, accountability, and opportunity for all.
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The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion, after getting $1.2 trillion richer over the past year alone.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country is getting squeezed by tariffs and high prices for groceries, utilities, and health care.
The system is broken.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country is getting squeezed by tariffs and high prices for groceries, utilities, and health care.
The system is broken.
October 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion, after getting $1.2 trillion richer over the past year alone.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country is getting squeezed by tariffs and high prices for groceries, utilities, and health care.
The system is broken.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country is getting squeezed by tariffs and high prices for groceries, utilities, and health care.
The system is broken.
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County legislature candidate @elainemichele.bsky.social is here!
October 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
County legislature candidate @elainemichele.bsky.social is here!
Reposted by Elaine Michele
“Making sure people have the information to know what’s working and what’s not working. Where are we? Where are tax dollars going?” Denton said. “Are they making an impact and a difference to make sure that we’re addressing many of the issues that we do have here?”
Elaine Denton aims to help people better understand Onondaga County government (Meet the candidate)
Elaine Denton aims to help people better understand Onondaga County government (Meet the candidate)
Denton, a former Manlius Town Board member, is running in the county's 10th district
www.syracuse.com
October 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
“Making sure people have the information to know what’s working and what’s not working. Where are we? Where are tax dollars going?” Denton said. “Are they making an impact and a difference to make sure that we’re addressing many of the issues that we do have here?”
Reposted by Elaine Michele
Trump’s regime knows they can’t silence us all through investigations, prosecutions or the deployment of brutal secret police. They can only try to silence dissent through fear. As long as we choose not to give into fear, we can’t be silenced. Join us to say NO KINGS: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
September 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Trump’s regime knows they can’t silence us all through investigations, prosecutions or the deployment of brutal secret police. They can only try to silence dissent through fear. As long as we choose not to give into fear, we can’t be silenced. Join us to say NO KINGS: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
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Did you know the Trump Administration has been demanding that states hand over ALL of your voter data? “It's literally everything that you would need to steal someone's identity,” says one expert.
More on what’s at stake:
More on what’s at stake:
The Trump Administration Wants Your Voter Registration Data. Why?
Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.
www.democracydocket.com
September 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Did you know the Trump Administration has been demanding that states hand over ALL of your voter data? “It's literally everything that you would need to steal someone's identity,” says one expert.
More on what’s at stake:
More on what’s at stake:
Reposted by Elaine Michele
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
It means more power for them and less freedom for you.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
It means more power for them and less freedom for you.
In 1983, 50 companies controlled 90% of the U.S. media market. That number is now down to 5.
September 19, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
It means more power for them and less freedom for you.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
It means more power for them and less freedom for you.
Reposted by Elaine Michele
Trump is piloting a program to let AI review seniors’ medical information and decide what Medicare covers for them — while giving AI companies a profit-incentive to deny coverage. We must call on every Member of Congress to block this. 👇
Tell Congress: Stop Trump's Plan to Let AI Deny Medicare Coverage
Donald Trump and Dr. Oz want to let Artificial Intelligence (AI) choose which procedures Medicare will cover for individual patients -- with AI companies being paid based on how much money they save b...
act.indivisible.org
September 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Trump is piloting a program to let AI review seniors’ medical information and decide what Medicare covers for them — while giving AI companies a profit-incentive to deny coverage. We must call on every Member of Congress to block this. 👇
Reposted by Elaine Michele
States are facing huge budget problems because Trump keeps taking our money.
But Massachusetts has $2 billion more than anticipated because of a small 4% surtax on millionaires.
We know what our states need to do to make life better for working people.
They just need to do it.
But Massachusetts has $2 billion more than anticipated because of a small 4% surtax on millionaires.
We know what our states need to do to make life better for working people.
They just need to do it.
September 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
States are facing huge budget problems because Trump keeps taking our money.
But Massachusetts has $2 billion more than anticipated because of a small 4% surtax on millionaires.
We know what our states need to do to make life better for working people.
They just need to do it.
But Massachusetts has $2 billion more than anticipated because of a small 4% surtax on millionaires.
We know what our states need to do to make life better for working people.
They just need to do it.
Reposted by Elaine Michele
Remember: The recipe for economic growth isn’t tax cuts for the rich. It’s investment in our people — in health care, infrastructure and education — to build a strong middle class.
You don't grow the economy through trickle-down nonsense.
You don't grow the economy through trickle-down nonsense.
September 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Remember: The recipe for economic growth isn’t tax cuts for the rich. It’s investment in our people — in health care, infrastructure and education — to build a strong middle class.
You don't grow the economy through trickle-down nonsense.
You don't grow the economy through trickle-down nonsense.
Reposted by Elaine Michele
Verizon expects to pay $2 BILLION less in taxes next year.
Lumen Tech has requested a $400 MILLION tax refund.
Diamondback Energy is projecting its cash tax rate to drop by 4%.
That's billions less for America.
And their CEOs and shareholders will keep it all.
Great.
Lumen Tech has requested a $400 MILLION tax refund.
Diamondback Energy is projecting its cash tax rate to drop by 4%.
That's billions less for America.
And their CEOs and shareholders will keep it all.
Great.
September 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Verizon expects to pay $2 BILLION less in taxes next year.
Lumen Tech has requested a $400 MILLION tax refund.
Diamondback Energy is projecting its cash tax rate to drop by 4%.
That's billions less for America.
And their CEOs and shareholders will keep it all.
Great.
Lumen Tech has requested a $400 MILLION tax refund.
Diamondback Energy is projecting its cash tax rate to drop by 4%.
That's billions less for America.
And their CEOs and shareholders will keep it all.
Great.
Reposted by Elaine Michele
They want you to think you shouldn't take wealth into account when talking about taxes.
Why?
When you do, the average American pays an effective tax rate of 5.6%.
The wealthiest 400 Americans pay an effective rate of just 1.3%.
That's FOUR TIMES LESS.
Tax wealth.
Why?
When you do, the average American pays an effective tax rate of 5.6%.
The wealthiest 400 Americans pay an effective rate of just 1.3%.
That's FOUR TIMES LESS.
Tax wealth.
September 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
They want you to think you shouldn't take wealth into account when talking about taxes.
Why?
When you do, the average American pays an effective tax rate of 5.6%.
The wealthiest 400 Americans pay an effective rate of just 1.3%.
That's FOUR TIMES LESS.
Tax wealth.
Why?
When you do, the average American pays an effective tax rate of 5.6%.
The wealthiest 400 Americans pay an effective rate of just 1.3%.
That's FOUR TIMES LESS.
Tax wealth.
Reposted by Elaine Michele
The largest SNAP cuts in history went into effect yesterday, eliminating or drastically cutting food assistance for millions of Americans.
And it’s all to pay for more tax cuts that primarily benefit the super-rich.
Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax — it's cruel.
And it’s all to pay for more tax cuts that primarily benefit the super-rich.
Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax — it's cruel.
September 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The largest SNAP cuts in history went into effect yesterday, eliminating or drastically cutting food assistance for millions of Americans.
And it’s all to pay for more tax cuts that primarily benefit the super-rich.
Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax — it's cruel.
And it’s all to pay for more tax cuts that primarily benefit the super-rich.
Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax — it's cruel.
Reposted by Elaine Michele
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
August 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
Reposted by Elaine Michele
Sunday thought: Is there a silver lining to these darkening clouds? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-the-silver-lining
Sunday thought: Is there a silver lining to these darkening clouds?
Friends,
robertreich.substack.com
August 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Sunday thought: Is there a silver lining to these darkening clouds? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-the-silver-lining
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The 100 lowest-paying corporations in the S&P 500— Amazon, DoorDash, Lowe's, McDonald's—pay their CEOs 632x what they pay workers.
CEOs made an average $17.2 million. Workers made $35,570.
Guess which of those just got a massive tax break.
CEOs made an average $17.2 million. Workers made $35,570.
Guess which of those just got a massive tax break.
August 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The 100 lowest-paying corporations in the S&P 500— Amazon, DoorDash, Lowe's, McDonald's—pay their CEOs 632x what they pay workers.
CEOs made an average $17.2 million. Workers made $35,570.
Guess which of those just got a massive tax break.
CEOs made an average $17.2 million. Workers made $35,570.
Guess which of those just got a massive tax break.
Reposted by Elaine Michele
Syracuse Republican used homeless people to get tax-funded campaign boost, report says
Syracuse Republican used homeless people to get tax-funded campaign boost, report says
Caleb Slater's campaign secured thousands of dollars from the state to help finance his Senate campaign.
www.syracuse.com
August 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Syracuse Republican used homeless people to get tax-funded campaign boost, report says