David Kazansky
@kaz4thepeople.bsky.social
AFT Center for Workers' Capital
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We can have democracy in this country, or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can't have both.
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We can have democracy in this country, or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can't have both.
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Trump’s aporoval goes down.. again.. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Trump's approval rating dips again in new Pew survey, hits 38%
The president's approval rating is down three points since June and nine points since shortly after his inauguration, when it stood at 47%.
www.usatoday.com
August 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Trump’s aporoval goes down.. again.. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Private equity chooses to bury & mismatch key data, making it harder for investment professionals to see what assets are really worth. If experts can’t decipher reports, how can everyday workers judge whether to risk their 401(k) and retirement savings?
How One Big Private-Equity Fund Makes Its Numbers Incomprehensible
Tricks of the trade gain new importance as 401(k) accounts open up to alternative investments.
www.wsj.com
August 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Private equity chooses to bury & mismatch key data, making it harder for investment professionals to see what assets are really worth. If experts can’t decipher reports, how can everyday workers judge whether to risk their 401(k) and retirement savings?
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Thousands of workers (including some @AFTUnion members) have their hard-earned retirement savings invested in Tesla. But while Tesla stock bleeds value and endangers those savings, the company is handing Elon Musk $29 billion. www.cnbc.com/2025/08/04/t...
Tesla awards Musk $29 billion in shares with prior pay package in limbo
The legal battle over Musk's $56 billion 2018 pay package is before the Delaware Supreme Court.
www.cnbc.com
August 5, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Thousands of workers (including some @AFTUnion members) have their hard-earned retirement savings invested in Tesla. But while Tesla stock bleeds value and endangers those savings, the company is handing Elon Musk $29 billion. www.cnbc.com/2025/08/04/t...
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Fiduciaries & policymakers must demand full transparency, reject private equity access to 401(k)s, close tax loopholes, & invest in alternatives that serve working people. Teachers’ pensions should build futures, not fortunes for a few. www.aft.org/press-releas...
Private Equity Delivers High Risk, Low Returns and Costly Fees
WASHINGTON—Private equity does not deliver the superior returns that its advocates insist justify pension fund investment in this sector, and such investment would be highly risky for retail investors...
www.aft.org
August 1, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Fiduciaries & policymakers must demand full transparency, reject private equity access to 401(k)s, close tax loopholes, & invest in alternatives that serve working people. Teachers’ pensions should build futures, not fortunes for a few. www.aft.org/press-releas...
It is important to take wins where we can get them these days. Politicians in our highest government positions should be focused on their constituents, not their personal investment portfolios.
Congressional stock trading ban gets Senate panel’s OK
Democrats agreed to exempt President Donald Trump to advance GOP Sen. Josh Hawley’s bill.
www.politico.com
July 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It is important to take wins where we can get them these days. Politicians in our highest government positions should be focused on their constituents, not their personal investment portfolios.
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Private equity is asset-stripping another essential service—childcare—prioritizing profits over kids' well-being. It's time for the federal government to make childcare universally accessible and keep financial predators out. www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...
Private Equity Finds Opportunity in America’s Child Care Crisis
Parents in the US pay an average of $11,582 per year for child care for children under the age of 15. And private equity sees an opportunity, by racing to consolidate independent daycares. Easy access...
www.bloomberg.com
July 30, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Private equity is asset-stripping another essential service—childcare—prioritizing profits over kids' well-being. It's time for the federal government to make childcare universally accessible and keep financial predators out. www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...
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Private equity has a track of record all right: one of extracting huge fees from our members’ retirement savings and with zero transparency and disappointing returns. Read more in our new report with @OurFinancialSecurity.org: www.aft.org/press-releas...
Private Equity Delivers High Risk, Low Returns and Costly Fees
WASHINGTON—Private equity does not deliver the superior returns that its advocates insist justify pension fund investment in this sector, and such investment would be highly risky for retail investors...
www.aft.org
July 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Private equity has a track of record all right: one of extracting huge fees from our members’ retirement savings and with zero transparency and disappointing returns. Read more in our new report with @OurFinancialSecurity.org: www.aft.org/press-releas...
Amazing. The people have power!
It’s amazing what shining a spotlight can reveal. While we're encouraged that Gracias has abandoned DOGE & seems to now be taking his core business seriously, it’s disappointing it apparently took letters from his investors to finally flush out the truth. www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT’s Weingarten Reacts to News of Antonio Gracias’ Departure from DOGE
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten responded after Valor Equity Partners admitted that CEO Antonio Gracias had resigned from his position working 80 hours a week for the so-called Department of...
www.aft.org
July 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Amazing. The people have power!
So proud of @aft.org and @rweingarten.bsky.social for everything they are doing to protect our country and working people's retirement!
High-ranking DOGE official and Elon Musk ally, Antonio Gracias, has left government
A top union leader called for scrutiny of Gracias’ dual roles managing almost $2 billion for large U.S. public pensions while he worked at the Department of Government Efficiency.
www.nbcnews.com
July 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
So proud of @aft.org and @rweingarten.bsky.social for everything they are doing to protect our country and working people's retirement!
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Tesla, Palantir, Valor, & GEO Group are making billions while backing Trump’s agenda. Yet they continue managing billions in public pension funds. Workers deserve to know where their retirement dollars are parked and who benefits. www.exposedbycmd.org/2025/07/11/b...
Blue States Invest Retirees’ Savings in Firms Boosting Trump’s Extreme Agenda - EXPOSEDbyCMD
California, New York, and Illinois have invested their public employees’ retirement savings in firms promoting and profiting off Trump’s second term.
www.exposedbycmd.org
July 14, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Tesla, Palantir, Valor, & GEO Group are making billions while backing Trump’s agenda. Yet they continue managing billions in public pension funds. Workers deserve to know where their retirement dollars are parked and who benefits. www.exposedbycmd.org/2025/07/11/b...
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Not only is this personally offensive, it's inexcusable for any company to generate hate. There are responsible ways to use AI, but it must be in service of the public good and developed in an equitable and accessible manner. www.nbcnews.com/tech/interne...
Elon Musk's AI chatbot churns out antisemitic posts days after update
In some posts, Grok inserted antisemitic remarks into its answers without any clear prompting.
www.nbcnews.com
July 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Not only is this personally offensive, it's inexcusable for any company to generate hate. There are responsible ways to use AI, but it must be in service of the public good and developed in an equitable and accessible manner. www.nbcnews.com/tech/interne...
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Billionaires will notice their wealth increase. Families will feel the pain of this betrayal. bsky.app/profile/ping...
Nearly $200 billion cut from SNAP.
These numbers can be hard to digest. But when you read a story like this—about hard-working Mainers who’ve endured so much, and who rely on SNAP to feed their families—the human toll becomes clearer.
For millions, *this* is the new reality.
It’s flat-out wrong.
These numbers can be hard to digest. But when you read a story like this—about hard-working Mainers who’ve endured so much, and who rely on SNAP to feed their families—the human toll becomes clearer.
For millions, *this* is the new reality.
It’s flat-out wrong.
Trump’s tax, spending law will slash food assistance for thousands of Mainers
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will force Maine to cover tens of millions in costs for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — costs that Gov. Janet Mills says the state 'simply cannot absorb....
www.pressherald.com
July 8, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Billionaires will notice their wealth increase. Families will feel the pain of this betrayal. bsky.app/profile/ping...
I am 100% certain that AI Marco is better at diplomacy than "real" Marco.
A Marco Rubio impostor is using AI voice to call high-level officials
An imposter using AI to pose as Secretary of State Marco Rubio contacted three foreign ministers, a U.S. governor and a member of Congress, according to a State Department cable.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I am 100% certain that AI Marco is better at diplomacy than "real" Marco.
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Trump is making the economy worse, and his Big Ugly Bill will hurt more hard-working families by slashing healthcare, education, and food assistance programs.
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Trump's approval rating just hit a new low in his second term — and Americans remain deeply negative about the economy, tariffs and their personal finances.
June 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Trump is making the economy worse, and his Big Ugly Bill will hurt more hard-working families by slashing healthcare, education, and food assistance programs.
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Every educator should be able to afford to live where they teach, whether it’s Broward or McDowell County or NYC. Being part of the community means being better able to address what students need. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/06/16/c...
Create affordable housing for Broward’s teachers? A new idea takes shape with old school site
The Broward school district wants to create workforce housing for district employees at the 2.8-acre site of Dave Thomas East Education Center, which is at 180 SW 2nd St. in Pompano Beach.
www.sun-sentinel.com
June 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Every educator should be able to afford to live where they teach, whether it’s Broward or McDowell County or NYC. Being part of the community means being better able to address what students need. www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/06/16/c...
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The climate crisis is an economic crisis.
It’s a housing crisis.
It’s a public health crisis.
It disproportionately impacts Black and brown families, but no one is immune from the dangers that come from political and corporate inaction on global warming.
www.npr.org/2025/02/18/n...
It’s a housing crisis.
It’s a public health crisis.
It disproportionately impacts Black and brown families, but no one is immune from the dangers that come from political and corporate inaction on global warming.
www.npr.org/2025/02/18/n...
Wild how the Fed chair saying that *entire regions of the United States* won’t be able to get a mortgage in the next decade barely registered as a news event
June 19, 2025 at 3:04 AM
The climate crisis is an economic crisis.
It’s a housing crisis.
It’s a public health crisis.
It disproportionately impacts Black and brown families, but no one is immune from the dangers that come from political and corporate inaction on global warming.
www.npr.org/2025/02/18/n...
It’s a housing crisis.
It’s a public health crisis.
It disproportionately impacts Black and brown families, but no one is immune from the dangers that come from political and corporate inaction on global warming.
www.npr.org/2025/02/18/n...
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Shifting huge amounts of money from working people to enrich billionaires, kicking millions off of Medicaid, ending IRA investments that are putting people to work – all of this will create pain for working people and drive us further down the road toward a recession.
Americans cut back sharply on their spending last month amid tariffs | CNN Business
Americans are feeling a hangover from their tariff-fueled buying frenzy early in the spring.
www.cnn.com
June 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Shifting huge amounts of money from working people to enrich billionaires, kicking millions off of Medicaid, ending IRA investments that are putting people to work – all of this will create pain for working people and drive us further down the road toward a recession.
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People are losing confidence in the economy - they are pulling back on their spending in response to Trump’s chaotic policies. The Republican tax bill will make matters worse. www.cnn.com/2025/06/17/e...
Americans cut back sharply on their spending last month amid tariffs | CNN Business
Americans are feeling a hangover from their tariff-fueled buying frenzy early in the spring.
www.cnn.com
June 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
People are losing confidence in the economy - they are pulling back on their spending in response to Trump’s chaotic policies. The Republican tax bill will make matters worse. www.cnn.com/2025/06/17/e...
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Glad you are out; grateful you are standing up for our neighbors. Glad @kathyhochul.bsky.social spoke for whole state when she called your arrest “bullshit”
June 17, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Glad you are out; grateful you are standing up for our neighbors. Glad @kathyhochul.bsky.social spoke for whole state when she called your arrest “bullshit”
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Why? Why this cruelty to immigrants and disrespect of elected officials? First a Mayor, then a Congresswoman, then a US Senator, now a NYC Comptroller. This is about cruelty and intimidation, not the rule of law.
Breaking News: Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller who is running for mayor, was detained by ICE agents at an immigration court as he tried to escort a migrant out of the courthouse to prevent his arrest. nyti.ms/4jWkANE
June 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Why? Why this cruelty to immigrants and disrespect of elected officials? First a Mayor, then a Congresswoman, then a US Senator, now a NYC Comptroller. This is about cruelty and intimidation, not the rule of law.
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My letter declining DNC reappointment speaks for itself. I’m a proud democratic, but AFT & I will spend our time trying to make life better for working people in other ways. There’s much to be done to save our democracy, educate our kids & help working people thrive. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/15/u...
Randi Weingarten Quits D.N.C. Post in Dispute With Chairman
www.nytimes.com
June 16, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My letter declining DNC reappointment speaks for itself. I’m a proud democratic, but AFT & I will spend our time trying to make life better for working people in other ways. There’s much to be done to save our democracy, educate our kids & help working people thrive. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/15/u...
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Just one more point- my letter was written in early June. My heart is broken for our colleagues in Minnesota so frankly it’s more important to me we grieve for those who were murdered & pray for those fighting for their lives then talk about the party now. I am letting the letter speak for itself.
My letter declining DNC reappointment speaks for itself. I’m a proud democratic, but AFT & I will spend our time trying to make life better for working people in other ways. There’s much to be done to save our democracy, educate our kids & help working people thrive. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/15/u...
Randi Weingarten Quits D.N.C. Post in Dispute With Chairman
www.nytimes.com
June 16, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Just one more point- my letter was written in early June. My heart is broken for our colleagues in Minnesota so frankly it’s more important to me we grieve for those who were murdered & pray for those fighting for their lives then talk about the party now. I am letting the letter speak for itself.
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—Political assassinations of the opposition party
—Military occupation of opposition cities
—Arresting judges supporting the rule of law
—Arresting and charging lawmakers of the opposition
—Assaulting a lawmaker for asking a question of the regime
—Kidnapping and rendition to labor camps
#NoKings
—Military occupation of opposition cities
—Arresting judges supporting the rule of law
—Arresting and charging lawmakers of the opposition
—Assaulting a lawmaker for asking a question of the regime
—Kidnapping and rendition to labor camps
#NoKings
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June 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
—Political assassinations of the opposition party
—Military occupation of opposition cities
—Arresting judges supporting the rule of law
—Arresting and charging lawmakers of the opposition
—Assaulting a lawmaker for asking a question of the regime
—Kidnapping and rendition to labor camps
#NoKings
—Military occupation of opposition cities
—Arresting judges supporting the rule of law
—Arresting and charging lawmakers of the opposition
—Assaulting a lawmaker for asking a question of the regime
—Kidnapping and rendition to labor camps
#NoKings
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Thank you to Governor Kotek & lawmakers for keeping healthcare safe, accountable, and focused on the people it serves. This bill protects the doctor-patient relationship and puts patient care, not private equity, at the center of our healthcare system. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/06/09/b...
Bill enacting nation’s strictest limits on corporate health care influence signed by Gov. Kotek • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Corporate investors hoping to take over local health care facilities in Oregon could soon face one of the hardest markets nationwide.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
June 13, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Thank you to Governor Kotek & lawmakers for keeping healthcare safe, accountable, and focused on the people it serves. This bill protects the doctor-patient relationship and puts patient care, not private equity, at the center of our healthcare system. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/06/09/b...