John T Freeman 🚧
@johntfreeman.bsky.social
Sacramento California Progressive 🚧
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Are we in a recession? Yes — if you live in one of these 22 states.
The U.S. economy is very close to falling into a damaging contraction — and many states are already in a recession, according to Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics.
www.marketwatch.com
Moody’s economist Mark Zandi estimates that 22 states plus the District of Columbia are now experiencing persistent economic weakness and job losses that are likely to continue. Another 13 states are treading water, he noted. www.marketwatch.com/story/are-we...
Prices keep going up! www.ers.usda.gov/data-product...
U.S. food prices rose by 23.6 percent from 2020 to 2024 | Economic Research Service
From 2020 to 2024, the all-food Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 23.6 percent, a higher increase than the all-items CPI, which grew 21.2 percent over the same period. Transportation prices grew the fas...
www.ers.usda.gov
November 13, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Prices keep going up! www.ers.usda.gov/data-product...
2024, total federal spending was $6.8 trillion while total federal receipts were $4.9 trillion resulting in a yearly budget deficit.
www.pgpf.org/federal-budg...
Tax breaks cost more than any individual government spending program
Budgetary Cost in 2024 (Billions of $)
www.pgpf.org/federal-budg...
Tax breaks cost more than any individual government spending program
Budgetary Cost in 2024 (Billions of $)
November 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
2024, total federal spending was $6.8 trillion while total federal receipts were $4.9 trillion resulting in a yearly budget deficit.
www.pgpf.org/federal-budg...
Tax breaks cost more than any individual government spending program
Budgetary Cost in 2024 (Billions of $)
www.pgpf.org/federal-budg...
Tax breaks cost more than any individual government spending program
Budgetary Cost in 2024 (Billions of $)
A friendly reminder that United States Federal Government spends more money than it receives and as a result, USA has a yearly budget deficit 💸
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bipartisanpolicy.org/explainer/wh...
November 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A friendly reminder that United States Federal Government spends more money than it receives and as a result, USA has a yearly budget deficit 💸
bipartisanpolicy.org/explainer/wh...
bipartisanpolicy.org/explainer/wh...
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On this Veterans Day, it’s worth remembering that the GI Bill helped many white veterans thrive after WWII, but discriminatory systems kept over a million Black veterans from accessing the same opportunities.
November 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
On this Veterans Day, it’s worth remembering that the GI Bill helped many white veterans thrive after WWII, but discriminatory systems kept over a million Black veterans from accessing the same opportunities.
The most extensive and comprehensive analysis explaining why the United States of #America 🇺🇸 is heading towards a severe economic slowdown… #recession #stagflation #depression #collapse youtube.com/watch?v=ty0v...
The Truth About America’s Next Great Depression (It’s Already Started)
YouTube video by The Economic Historian
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November 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The most extensive and comprehensive analysis explaining why the United States of #America 🇺🇸 is heading towards a severe economic slowdown… #recession #stagflation #depression #collapse youtube.com/watch?v=ty0v...
The eight Democratic Senate traders that voted against #ACA subsidies 🗳️ #GovShutDown www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
The 8 Senate Democratic Caucus members who voted to end the shutdown
There are few obvious threads connecting the group who broke the partisan impasse.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The eight Democratic Senate traders that voted against #ACA subsidies 🗳️ #GovShutDown www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
@schumer.senate.gov you just made a trash deal!
November 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
@schumer.senate.gov you just made a trash deal!
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Tens of thousands of Sudanese have fled to overcrowded camps to escape reported atrocities by a paramilitary force since it captured el-Fasher in the western Darfur region, an aid group said Saturday, and the U.N. human rights chief warned that many others remain trapped. https://to.pbs.org/49Omiz8
Tens of thousands in Sudan have fled to overcrowded camps after paramilitary captured el-Fasher
Those who reach shelter in Tawila, about 43 miles from el-Fasher, find themselves stranded in a barren area with barely enough tents, many of them improvised from patched tarps and sheets, according t...
www.pbs.org
November 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Tens of thousands of Sudanese have fled to overcrowded camps to escape reported atrocities by a paramilitary force since it captured el-Fasher in the western Darfur region, an aid group said Saturday, and the U.N. human rights chief warned that many others remain trapped. https://to.pbs.org/49Omiz8
Friendly reminder that the United States is experiencing a #K-Shaped economy where the rich are just fine but everybody else is not 🚨 finance.yahoo.com/personal-fin...
What is a 'K-shaped' economy, and what’s causing the divide?
Signs of a "K-shaped" economy are emerging as recent earnings and consumer data indicate a deepening divide among the highest earners and lower-income households.
finance.yahoo.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Friendly reminder that the United States is experiencing a #K-Shaped economy where the rich are just fine but everybody else is not 🚨 finance.yahoo.com/personal-fin...
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CNN: "A brand new report is out showing layoff announcements hit their highest level for October in over 20 years. It's painting a picture of a job market that is really hurting. US-based employers announced 150,074 job cuts in October, more than any October since 2003."
November 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
CNN: "A brand new report is out showing layoff announcements hit their highest level for October in over 20 years. It's painting a picture of a job market that is really hurting. US-based employers announced 150,074 job cuts in October, more than any October since 2003."
Job cuts in October hit highest level for the month in 22 years… www.cnbc.com/2025/11/06/j...
Job cuts in October hit highest level for the month in 22 years, Challenger says
Job cuts for October totaled 153,074, a 183% surge from September.
www.cnbc.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Job cuts in October hit highest level for the month in 22 years… www.cnbc.com/2025/11/06/j...
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Despite the pending appeal on SNAP benefits, some states, including California, Michigan, Oregon, and Wisconsin, have already started to process full food stamp payments (NYT).
November 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Despite the pending appeal on SNAP benefits, some states, including California, Michigan, Oregon, and Wisconsin, have already started to process full food stamp payments (NYT).
Nov 6 (Reuters) - U.S.-based employers cut more than 150,000 jobs in October, marking the biggest reduction for the month in more than 20 years… www.reuters.com/business/wor...
www.reuters.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Nov 6 (Reuters) - U.S.-based employers cut more than 150,000 jobs in October, marking the biggest reduction for the month in more than 20 years… www.reuters.com/business/wor...
Russia has deployed advanced air defense systems to Venezuela…
youtube.com/watch?v=pKBy...
youtube.com/watch?v=pKBy...
U.S. SHOCKED — Russia Deploys Air Defense Power in Venezuela
YouTube video by TAPUR UPDATE
youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Russia has deployed advanced air defense systems to Venezuela…
youtube.com/watch?v=pKBy...
youtube.com/watch?v=pKBy...
Best animated comprehensive explanation of the K-Shape economy and why the American Dream is dead! youtube.com/watch?v=ww7m...
This Gap is About to Break the Economy...
YouTube video by Economy Strategist
youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Best animated comprehensive explanation of the K-Shape economy and why the American Dream is dead! youtube.com/watch?v=ww7m...
“Russia has suggested it could send its most advanced hypersonic missiles to Venezuela as tensions with the United States escalate.” - Newsweek www.newsweek.com/putin-russia...
Putin ally floats sending Venezuela nuclear-capable missiles to deter US
Officials in Washington say the U.S. has identified key targets inside Venezuela that are tied to drug trafficking operations.
www.newsweek.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
“Russia has suggested it could send its most advanced hypersonic missiles to Venezuela as tensions with the United States escalate.” - Newsweek www.newsweek.com/putin-russia...
Escalating a conflict with Venezuela will not end well for the United States… youtu.be/3ZU_qtVycW4?...
November 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Escalating a conflict with Venezuela will not end well for the United States… youtu.be/3ZU_qtVycW4?...
Max Blumenthal discusses why the invasion of Venezuela will predictably result in catastrophe. Blumenthal is the editor-in-chief of The Grayzone, Max Blumenthal is an award-winning journalist and the author of several books… youtube.com/watch?v=IcNd...
Max Blumenthal: Venezuela Invasion - A Predictable Disaster
YouTube video by Glenn Diesen
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November 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Max Blumenthal discusses why the invasion of Venezuela will predictably result in catastrophe. Blumenthal is the editor-in-chief of The Grayzone, Max Blumenthal is an award-winning journalist and the author of several books… youtube.com/watch?v=IcNd...
United States policy of China containment is failing and China is winning… youtube.com/watch?v=zeoV...
: The China Containment Plan Has Failed — Here’s How
YouTube video by GVS Deep Dive
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November 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
United States policy of China containment is failing and China is winning… youtube.com/watch?v=zeoV...
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Trump is now saying he will only pay SNAP benefits once the Republican shutdown is over, despite a federal court order.
As a result, 42 million kids, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities could go hungry. This is illegal, immoral, and absolutely cruel.
As a result, 42 million kids, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities could go hungry. This is illegal, immoral, and absolutely cruel.
November 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Trump is now saying he will only pay SNAP benefits once the Republican shutdown is over, despite a federal court order.
As a result, 42 million kids, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities could go hungry. This is illegal, immoral, and absolutely cruel.
As a result, 42 million kids, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities could go hungry. This is illegal, immoral, and absolutely cruel.
The United States military is planning to attack Venezuela which is a dangerous and bad policy. This policy will not work. War is not the solution. youtu.be/bX35-a1euj0?...
November 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The United States military is planning to attack Venezuela which is a dangerous and bad policy. This policy will not work. War is not the solution. youtu.be/bX35-a1euj0?...
The most important podcast on Venezula and USA relations today… youtube.com/watch?v=4nyy...
Russia’s Naval Power Arrives — Venezuela Faces U.S. Pressure Head-On | Prof. John Mearsheimer
YouTube video by Mearsheimer Responds
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November 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The most important podcast on Venezula and USA relations today… youtube.com/watch?v=4nyy...
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Donald Trump needs to release SNAP funding immediately. Do what's right, for once.
California will keep fighting to make sure Trump doesn't force millions of Americans to go hungry by illegally withholding federal food benefits.
California will keep fighting to make sure Trump doesn't force millions of Americans to go hungry by illegally withholding federal food benefits.
Breaking News: A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to continue paying for food stamps during the government shutdown. SNAP, which aids 42 million people, was set to run out of funds on Saturday without intervention.
Trump Administration Ordered to Pay for SNAP Benefits Amid Shutdown: Live Updates
nyti.ms
October 31, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Donald Trump needs to release SNAP funding immediately. Do what's right, for once.
California will keep fighting to make sure Trump doesn't force millions of Americans to go hungry by illegally withholding federal food benefits.
California will keep fighting to make sure Trump doesn't force millions of Americans to go hungry by illegally withholding federal food benefits.