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Mitt Romney Is Right: Tax the Rich Before the Pitchforks Come Out
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Mitt Romney Is Right: Tax the Rich Before the Pitchforks Come Out
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Mitt Romney Is Right: Tax the Rich Before the Pitchforks Come Out
The One Percent’s Problem Isn’t Envy. It’s Math.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Mitt Romney Is Right: Tax the Rich Before the Pitchforks Come Out
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Mitt Romney Is Right: Tax the Rich Before the Pitchforks Come Out
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Powerball jackpot is up to $1.5 billion and money is gushing out of Alabama because we can’t buy lottery tickets here. Let’s change that in 2026!
#dougforalabama
#dougforalabama
December 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Powerball jackpot is up to $1.5 billion and money is gushing out of Alabama because we can’t buy lottery tickets here. Let’s change that in 2026!
#dougforalabama
#dougforalabama
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Middle Georgia is the heart of our state—and Houston County proves it.
Proud to spend some time connecting with Houston County Dems, talking about what matters most to our communities.
Proud to spend some time connecting with Houston County Dems, talking about what matters most to our communities.
December 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Middle Georgia is the heart of our state—and Houston County proves it.
Proud to spend some time connecting with Houston County Dems, talking about what matters most to our communities.
Proud to spend some time connecting with Houston County Dems, talking about what matters most to our communities.
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I’ll never stop fighting for hardworking Ohioans.
1 year after the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act, I’m proud of the work that we’ve done to ensure that Ohio police officers, firefighters, educators, and other public servants receive all of the benefits they’ve earned.
1 year after the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act, I’m proud of the work that we’ve done to ensure that Ohio police officers, firefighters, educators, and other public servants receive all of the benefits they’ve earned.
December 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I’ll never stop fighting for hardworking Ohioans.
1 year after the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act, I’m proud of the work that we’ve done to ensure that Ohio police officers, firefighters, educators, and other public servants receive all of the benefits they’ve earned.
1 year after the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act, I’m proud of the work that we’ve done to ensure that Ohio police officers, firefighters, educators, and other public servants receive all of the benefits they’ve earned.
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The Trump VA can't spin their way out of the reality that they've driven healthcare staff vacancies and are now eliminating them altogether. Healthcare for my fellow veterans will suffer.
Rep. Chris Deluzio calls Pittsburgh VA cuts 'betrayal' as agency claims memo was 'false'
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio on Thursday called planned workforce cuts at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System and other facilities...
www.post-gazette.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The Trump VA can't spin their way out of the reality that they've driven healthcare staff vacancies and are now eliminating them altogether. Healthcare for my fellow veterans will suffer.
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I’m sending my deepest condolences to the family of former Gov. Jim Hunt, who was a true public servant. As Democrats, we can be proud of the legacy he left—he was a champion for North Carolinians, who fought to lift people out of poverty and improve public education.
December 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I’m sending my deepest condolences to the family of former Gov. Jim Hunt, who was a true public servant. As Democrats, we can be proud of the legacy he left—he was a champion for North Carolinians, who fought to lift people out of poverty and improve public education.
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I'm so honored to receive @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social's endorsement and to be in the fight for Ohioans alongside him.
Eric and I have long admired Sherrod’s dedication to the dignity of work, and he and I will work together to lower costs, improve healthcare access and advocate for Ohio families.
Eric and I have long admired Sherrod’s dedication to the dignity of work, and he and I will work together to lower costs, improve healthcare access and advocate for Ohio families.
December 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I'm so honored to receive @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social's endorsement and to be in the fight for Ohioans alongside him.
Eric and I have long admired Sherrod’s dedication to the dignity of work, and he and I will work together to lower costs, improve healthcare access and advocate for Ohio families.
Eric and I have long admired Sherrod’s dedication to the dignity of work, and he and I will work together to lower costs, improve healthcare access and advocate for Ohio families.
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Heading into 2026, GDP growth may not mean more jobs.
Economists surveyed by @bloomberg.com expect muted hiring as low-employment sectors like AI drive growth.
Our Fellow Michelle Holder cautions that Black workers could be hit hardest by continued unemployment. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Economists surveyed by @bloomberg.com expect muted hiring as low-employment sectors like AI drive growth.
Our Fellow Michelle Holder cautions that Black workers could be hit hardest by continued unemployment. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
December 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Heading into 2026, GDP growth may not mean more jobs.
Economists surveyed by @bloomberg.com expect muted hiring as low-employment sectors like AI drive growth.
Our Fellow Michelle Holder cautions that Black workers could be hit hardest by continued unemployment. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Economists surveyed by @bloomberg.com expect muted hiring as low-employment sectors like AI drive growth.
Our Fellow Michelle Holder cautions that Black workers could be hit hardest by continued unemployment. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Thank you for the warm welcome, Bowling Green.
Let’s win this thing.
Let’s win this thing.
December 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Thank you for the warm welcome, Bowling Green.
Let’s win this thing.
Let’s win this thing.
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Our report on the anti-democratic impacts of #CitizensUnited made #Bestof2025.
SCOTUS heard arguments on NRSC v. FEC, which challenges anti-corruption rules that could push us even further toward oligarchic politics.
Learn more👇
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SCOTUS heard arguments on NRSC v. FEC, which challenges anti-corruption rules that could push us even further toward oligarchic politics.
Learn more👇
bit.ly/3YxfbnV
December 17, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Our report on the anti-democratic impacts of #CitizensUnited made #Bestof2025.
SCOTUS heard arguments on NRSC v. FEC, which challenges anti-corruption rules that could push us even further toward oligarchic politics.
Learn more👇
bit.ly/3YxfbnV
SCOTUS heard arguments on NRSC v. FEC, which challenges anti-corruption rules that could push us even further toward oligarchic politics.
Learn more👇
bit.ly/3YxfbnV
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"The landslide victories in Miami and Miami Beach did not happen by accident. They were the result of deliberate, sustained investment in municipal elections and year-round infrastructure." www.miamitimesonline.com/opinion/miam...
Miami and Miami Beach’s momentum wasn’t a blip. We built it.
A year ago, we were told the Democratic Party in Miami-Dade was finished. Instead of accepting that narrative, Miami-Dade Democrats did something different: we listened, we rebuilt, and we organized.
www.miamitimesonline.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
"The landslide victories in Miami and Miami Beach did not happen by accident. They were the result of deliberate, sustained investment in municipal elections and year-round infrastructure." www.miamitimesonline.com/opinion/miam...
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We need a new tax code to rebuild the middle class. A recent analysis from @epi.org echoes @pkrugman.bsky.social’s chat with @elizabethwwilkins.bsky.social and shows we can’t provide security for all while the richest households skip the bill. #Bestof2025
www.epi.org/publication/...
www.epi.org/publication/...
December 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We need a new tax code to rebuild the middle class. A recent analysis from @epi.org echoes @pkrugman.bsky.social’s chat with @elizabethwwilkins.bsky.social and shows we can’t provide security for all while the richest households skip the bill. #Bestof2025
www.epi.org/publication/...
www.epi.org/publication/...
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Today I am proud to launch my maternal health agenda, which will save lives by repealing Georgia’s dangerous abortion ban, expanding access to quality maternal care, and investing in providers.
December 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Today I am proud to launch my maternal health agenda, which will save lives by repealing Georgia’s dangerous abortion ban, expanding access to quality maternal care, and investing in providers.
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Rural Americans deserve to be seen, heard and supported. That isn't happening in D.C.
Democrats can change that – and we plan to.
newrepublic.com/article/2040...
Democrats can change that – and we plan to.
newrepublic.com/article/2040...
How Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Thinks Democrats Can Win Rural America
The two-term governor spoke with TNR about the challenges and opportunities for his party in the Trump era—and whether he’s planning to run for president.
newrepublic.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Rural Americans deserve to be seen, heard and supported. That isn't happening in D.C.
Democrats can change that – and we plan to.
newrepublic.com/article/2040...
Democrats can change that – and we plan to.
newrepublic.com/article/2040...
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Congratulations to Eileen Higgins on her victory in Miami’s Mayoral race! Tonight, she shattered Miami’s glass ceiling and became the first woman elected Mayor of the city and the first Democrat in 28 years! Tonight’s victory is proof that when Democrats commit to year-round organizing, we can win.
December 10, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Congratulations to Eileen Higgins on her victory in Miami’s Mayoral race! Tonight, she shattered Miami’s glass ceiling and became the first woman elected Mayor of the city and the first Democrat in 28 years! Tonight’s victory is proof that when Democrats commit to year-round organizing, we can win.
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Every day, our coalition of hard-working Ohioans grows stronger. I will always stand up for everyone in this state, including the workers who power our labor movement.
December 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Every day, our coalition of hard-working Ohioans grows stronger. I will always stand up for everyone in this state, including the workers who power our labor movement.
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Corporations now own 1 in 11 residential parcels in urban areas—and more than 20% in some communities. That consolidation is leaving lower-income families at the mercy of absentee landlords with little stake in local well-being.
New from @annielowrey.bsky.social: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
New from @annielowrey.bsky.social: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
How Private Equity Is Changing Housing
In some communities, corporations control more than 20 percent of properties.
www.theatlantic.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Corporations now own 1 in 11 residential parcels in urban areas—and more than 20% in some communities. That consolidation is leaving lower-income families at the mercy of absentee landlords with little stake in local well-being.
New from @annielowrey.bsky.social: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
New from @annielowrey.bsky.social: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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November saw the biggest monthly private sector job losses in 2 1/2 years, driven by small businesses that are grinding to make it in this economy.
We need to get our government in the business of unrigging an economy that huge corporations have manipulated to crush competition.
We need to get our government in the business of unrigging an economy that huge corporations have manipulated to crush competition.
Small businesses cut 120,000 jobs in November, ADP says
Economists had been expecting to see a slight overall gain in jobs. The data reflects a difficult business environment for smaller employers.
www.nbcnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
November saw the biggest monthly private sector job losses in 2 1/2 years, driven by small businesses that are grinding to make it in this economy.
We need to get our government in the business of unrigging an economy that huge corporations have manipulated to crush competition.
We need to get our government in the business of unrigging an economy that huge corporations have manipulated to crush competition.
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We shouldn't need to count on billionaire donations to operate important public programs. We need the tax system to fund effective governing institutions, structured to serve all of us — not the few who can afford to buy their way in. Roosevelt report: rooseveltinstitute.org/publications...
Building a More Effective, Responsive Government: Lessons Learned from the Biden-Harris Administration - Roosevelt Institute
In a new analysis, Hannah Garden-Monheit and Tresa Joseph draw on interviews with more than 45 senior Biden-Harris appointees to offer a bold road map for rebuilding federal government capacity and re...
rooseveltinstitute.org
December 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
We shouldn't need to count on billionaire donations to operate important public programs. We need the tax system to fund effective governing institutions, structured to serve all of us — not the few who can afford to buy their way in. Roosevelt report: rooseveltinstitute.org/publications...
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Dell donating billions to “Trump Accounts” appears to be driven by PR, not generosity. A one-time donation can’t replace public investment, especially when billionaires have spent years fighting taxes that fund real anti-poverty programs. apnews.com/article/mich...
Michael and Susan Dell donate $6.25 billion to encourage families to claim 'Trump Accounts'
Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell pledged a historic $6.25 billion on Tuesday to provide an incentive to families to adopt new investment accounts for children.
apnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Dell donating billions to “Trump Accounts” appears to be driven by PR, not generosity. A one-time donation can’t replace public investment, especially when billionaires have spent years fighting taxes that fund real anti-poverty programs. apnews.com/article/mich...
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‼️THIS WEEKEND: We need your help to get out the vote in the SD-11 and HD-90 Special Elections, and the Runoff Election in the City of Miami and Miami Beach!
Register now for our GOTV Weekend of Action >> https://www.mobilize.us/floridadems/event/854933/
Register now for our GOTV Weekend of Action >> https://www.mobilize.us/floridadems/event/854933/
December 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
‼️THIS WEEKEND: We need your help to get out the vote in the SD-11 and HD-90 Special Elections, and the Runoff Election in the City of Miami and Miami Beach!
Register now for our GOTV Weekend of Action >> https://www.mobilize.us/floridadems/event/854933/
Register now for our GOTV Weekend of Action >> https://www.mobilize.us/floridadems/event/854933/
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As with any investment of public dollars, it's essential that the public benefits. State capitalism is a tool that has to be used carefully.
Our Director of Industrial Policy and Trade highlights the xLight news 👇
Our Director of Industrial Policy and Trade highlights the xLight news 👇
US government to become largest shareholder in Pat Gelsinger's chip company (former Intel CEO)
"XLight plans to build massive “free electron lasers” powered by a particle accelerator to create a more powerful and precise light source for use in chip fabrication plants".
www.wsj.com/tech/trump-a...
"XLight plans to build massive “free electron lasers” powered by a particle accelerator to create a more powerful and precise light source for use in chip fabrication plants".
www.wsj.com/tech/trump-a...
Trump Administration to Take Equity Stake in Former Intel CEO’s Chip Startup
XLight will get up to $150 million to develop ultraprecise lasers for squeezing more circuits onto semiconductors.
www.wsj.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:17 PM
As with any investment of public dollars, it's essential that the public benefits. State capitalism is a tool that has to be used carefully.
Our Director of Industrial Policy and Trade highlights the xLight news 👇
Our Director of Industrial Policy and Trade highlights the xLight news 👇
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BREAKING: Election Advocates Demand Recount in Tennessee
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BREAKING: Election Advocates Demand Recount in Tennessee
They’re questioning how 31,000 additional votes appeared with 99.4% votes counted - and that's not all.
open.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
BREAKING: Election Advocates Demand Recount in Tennessee
open.substack.com/pub/narativ/...
open.substack.com/pub/narativ/...
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