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Undocumented immigrants paid an effective federal income tax rate of 5.27% in 2022.
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
April 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Undocumented immigrants paid an effective federal income tax rate of 5.27% in 2022.
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
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If you paid $1 In federal income taxes, you paid more than:
Tesla in 2024 & 2022
AT&T in 2021
Nike in 2020
FedEx in 2020
Dish Network in 2020
Amazon in 2017-2018
Elon Musk in 2018
Jeff Bezos in 2007 & 2011
Carl Icahn in 2016-2017
Yes. It’s time to tax the rich.
Tesla in 2024 & 2022
AT&T in 2021
Nike in 2020
FedEx in 2020
Dish Network in 2020
Amazon in 2017-2018
Elon Musk in 2018
Jeff Bezos in 2007 & 2011
Carl Icahn in 2016-2017
Yes. It’s time to tax the rich.
April 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
If you paid $1 In federal income taxes, you paid more than:
Tesla in 2024 & 2022
AT&T in 2021
Nike in 2020
FedEx in 2020
Dish Network in 2020
Amazon in 2017-2018
Elon Musk in 2018
Jeff Bezos in 2007 & 2011
Carl Icahn in 2016-2017
Yes. It’s time to tax the rich.
Tesla in 2024 & 2022
AT&T in 2021
Nike in 2020
FedEx in 2020
Dish Network in 2020
Amazon in 2017-2018
Elon Musk in 2018
Jeff Bezos in 2007 & 2011
Carl Icahn in 2016-2017
Yes. It’s time to tax the rich.
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"Within minutes after DOGE accessed the NLRB's systems, someone with an IP address in Russia started trying to log in. The attempts were 'near real-time'...
"Whoever was attempting to log in was using one of the newly created DOGE accounts..."
www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...
"Whoever was attempting to log in was using one of the newly created DOGE accounts..."
www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...
A whistleblower's disclosure details how DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data
A whistleblower tells Congress and NPR that DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data and hid its tracks. "None of that ... information should ever leave the agency," said a former NLRB official.
www.npr.org
April 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
"Within minutes after DOGE accessed the NLRB's systems, someone with an IP address in Russia started trying to log in. The attempts were 'near real-time'...
"Whoever was attempting to log in was using one of the newly created DOGE accounts..."
www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...
"Whoever was attempting to log in was using one of the newly created DOGE accounts..."
www.npr.org/2025/04/15/n...
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Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
April 15, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
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Research in Nature Human Behaviour tracks the language used in congressional speeches from 1879 to 2022 and suggests that evidence-based language has continued to decline since the mid-1970s, together with a decline in legislative productivity. go.nature.com/42y9Y0T 🧪
April 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Research in Nature Human Behaviour tracks the language used in congressional speeches from 1879 to 2022 and suggests that evidence-based language has continued to decline since the mid-1970s, together with a decline in legislative productivity. go.nature.com/42y9Y0T 🧪
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no criminal record
no gang ties
no tattoos
active pending asylum case
**19 years old**
sent by trump to prison (forever?) in el salvador
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
no gang ties
no tattoos
active pending asylum case
**19 years old**
sent by trump to prison (forever?) in el salvador
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Ice deports Venezuelan teen despite reportedly knowing he was not a target
Merwil Gutiérrez sent from New York to El Salvador prison although family says he has no criminal history or gang ties
www.theguardian.com
April 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
no criminal record
no gang ties
no tattoos
active pending asylum case
**19 years old**
sent by trump to prison (forever?) in el salvador
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
no gang ties
no tattoos
active pending asylum case
**19 years old**
sent by trump to prison (forever?) in el salvador
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Trump ends promising cancer research. USA! USA!
“Two patients’ treatments using the experimental therapy had to be delayed because NIH’s capacity to make personalized cell therapies has been slowed by the firing of highly skilled staff..."
www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...
“Two patients’ treatments using the experimental therapy had to be delayed because NIH’s capacity to make personalized cell therapies has been slowed by the firing of highly skilled staff..."
www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...
NIH scientists have a cancer breakthrough. Layoffs are delaying it.
A big step forward in cancer therapy has been slowed by layoffs and new restrictions at the National Institutes of Health, where it was developed.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Trump ends promising cancer research. USA! USA!
“Two patients’ treatments using the experimental therapy had to be delayed because NIH’s capacity to make personalized cell therapies has been slowed by the firing of highly skilled staff..."
www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...
“Two patients’ treatments using the experimental therapy had to be delayed because NIH’s capacity to make personalized cell therapies has been slowed by the firing of highly skilled staff..."
www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...
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(1/2) It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with all that’s going on in the world right now. Well, when it comes to nature and climate, we’re committed and focused. Now is the time to coordinate individual, local, national and global work. And we want to know what you’re working on, too.
April 15, 2025 at 7:43 PM
(1/2) It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with all that’s going on in the world right now. Well, when it comes to nature and climate, we’re committed and focused. Now is the time to coordinate individual, local, national and global work. And we want to know what you’re working on, too.
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Social Security Acting Commissioner Leland Dudek is just a hatchet man for Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
He is dismantling the very office is he is supposed to lead, make better, and protect.
He won’t protect seniors. He will hurt them. He should resign.
He is dismantling the very office is he is supposed to lead, make better, and protect.
He won’t protect seniors. He will hurt them. He should resign.
April 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Social Security Acting Commissioner Leland Dudek is just a hatchet man for Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
He is dismantling the very office is he is supposed to lead, make better, and protect.
He won’t protect seniors. He will hurt them. He should resign.
He is dismantling the very office is he is supposed to lead, make better, and protect.
He won’t protect seniors. He will hurt them. He should resign.
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Meanwhile, the administration has quietly slashed DOGE’s so-called “savings target” from $2 trillion to just $150 billion. Because it was never about savings. It was always about control.
Your data. Your life. Their weapon. We see it now for what it is.
Your data. Your life. Their weapon. We see it now for what it is.
April 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Meanwhile, the administration has quietly slashed DOGE’s so-called “savings target” from $2 trillion to just $150 billion. Because it was never about savings. It was always about control.
Your data. Your life. Their weapon. We see it now for what it is.
Your data. Your life. Their weapon. We see it now for what it is.
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DOGE was never about savings. It was always about surveillance.
Over the weekend, we released new details—and now whistleblowers are coming forward too. What’s becoming clearer by the day: DOGE isn’t a government efficiency program. It’s a data weapon aimed at the American people.
Over the weekend, we released new details—and now whistleblowers are coming forward too. What’s becoming clearer by the day: DOGE isn’t a government efficiency program. It’s a data weapon aimed at the American people.
April 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
DOGE was never about savings. It was always about surveillance.
Over the weekend, we released new details—and now whistleblowers are coming forward too. What’s becoming clearer by the day: DOGE isn’t a government efficiency program. It’s a data weapon aimed at the American people.
Over the weekend, we released new details—and now whistleblowers are coming forward too. What’s becoming clearer by the day: DOGE isn’t a government efficiency program. It’s a data weapon aimed at the American people.
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@schmidtocean.bsky.social researchers have captured the first live footage of the world's largest invertebrate - a colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) approximately 600m deep near Antarctica! 🧪
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzPo...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzPo...
Colossal Squid, 1st Live Observation | Searching for New Species in the South Sandwich Islands
YouTube video by Schmidt Ocean
www.youtube.com
April 15, 2025 at 8:33 PM
@schmidtocean.bsky.social researchers have captured the first live footage of the world's largest invertebrate - a colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) approximately 600m deep near Antarctica! 🧪
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzPo...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzPo...
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Every tyrant in history has sought to stifle criticism of himself and his regime.
But America was founded on criticism.
American democracy was built on dissent.
Every institution, group, firm, or individual that surrenders to Trump’s wanton tyranny invites more of it.
But America was founded on criticism.
American democracy was built on dissent.
Every institution, group, firm, or individual that surrenders to Trump’s wanton tyranny invites more of it.
April 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Every tyrant in history has sought to stifle criticism of himself and his regime.
But America was founded on criticism.
American democracy was built on dissent.
Every institution, group, firm, or individual that surrenders to Trump’s wanton tyranny invites more of it.
But America was founded on criticism.
American democracy was built on dissent.
Every institution, group, firm, or individual that surrenders to Trump’s wanton tyranny invites more of it.
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According to Marilú, they had just left home when unfamiliar cars appeared. Moments later, three vehicles boxed them in. Armed men in green vests ordered them out. No names. No badges.
This is not law enforcement. This is intimidation. (Sorry, we couldn’t upload the full video.)
This is not law enforcement. This is intimidation. (Sorry, we couldn’t upload the full video.)
April 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
According to Marilú, they had just left home when unfamiliar cars appeared. Moments later, three vehicles boxed them in. Armed men in green vests ordered them out. No names. No badges.
This is not law enforcement. This is intimidation. (Sorry, we couldn’t upload the full video.)
This is not law enforcement. This is intimidation. (Sorry, we couldn’t upload the full video.)
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DOGE has reportedly gained access to sensitive NLRB data — including info on union activity, workplace complaints, and names of organizers.
Coincidentally, the NLRB has multiple lawsuits against SpaceX and Tesla.
The conflicts of interest just keep getting more blatant.
Coincidentally, the NLRB has multiple lawsuits against SpaceX and Tesla.
The conflicts of interest just keep getting more blatant.
April 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
DOGE has reportedly gained access to sensitive NLRB data — including info on union activity, workplace complaints, and names of organizers.
Coincidentally, the NLRB has multiple lawsuits against SpaceX and Tesla.
The conflicts of interest just keep getting more blatant.
Coincidentally, the NLRB has multiple lawsuits against SpaceX and Tesla.
The conflicts of interest just keep getting more blatant.
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AOC: Donald Trump is a criminal. He was found guilty of 34 felony counts of fraud, found liable for sexual abuse. If he wants to find the rapists and criminals in this country, he should look in the mirror
April 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM
AOC: Donald Trump is a criminal. He was found guilty of 34 felony counts of fraud, found liable for sexual abuse. If he wants to find the rapists and criminals in this country, he should look in the mirror
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There will be more cases like Kilmar Abrego Garcia. More illegal deportations. More mistakes.
And they’re laying the groundwork to deport American citizens - permanently - to El Salvador’s prisons.
It’s not hypothetical.
Republicans must join us & draw the line. Or watch our democracy disappear.
And they’re laying the groundwork to deport American citizens - permanently - to El Salvador’s prisons.
It’s not hypothetical.
Republicans must join us & draw the line. Or watch our democracy disappear.
April 15, 2025 at 10:10 PM
There will be more cases like Kilmar Abrego Garcia. More illegal deportations. More mistakes.
And they’re laying the groundwork to deport American citizens - permanently - to El Salvador’s prisons.
It’s not hypothetical.
Republicans must join us & draw the line. Or watch our democracy disappear.
And they’re laying the groundwork to deport American citizens - permanently - to El Salvador’s prisons.
It’s not hypothetical.
Republicans must join us & draw the line. Or watch our democracy disappear.
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As the 14th Amendment clearly states: “Nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” Our government needs to remember that.
April 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
As the 14th Amendment clearly states: “Nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” Our government needs to remember that.
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Got a new one today when the press secretary accused him of being a "human trafficker" just absolutely out of thin air!
Just so we’re clear, everybody calling Kilmar Abrego Garcia a “terrorist” or a “gang member” are lying, and they know they’re lying, and they repeat it for purposes of confusing people who don’t follow this stuff closely into accepting what was done to him.
April 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Got a new one today when the press secretary accused him of being a "human trafficker" just absolutely out of thin air!
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I want to tell you why the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia should matter to you.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
April 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I want to tell you why the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia should matter to you.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
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Your energy during the first weekend of this congressional recess was incredible. Let's keep the momentum going. Find an upcoming event near you (or plan a new one) to get your Members of Congress’ attention while they’re back home: indivisible.org/muskorus
April 15, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Your energy during the first weekend of this congressional recess was incredible. Let's keep the momentum going. Find an upcoming event near you (or plan a new one) to get your Members of Congress’ attention while they’re back home: indivisible.org/muskorus
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Donald Trump sent a clear message last week:
You can engage in violence, vandalism, you name it. As long as it's done on his behalf, you'll get off scot-free.
So much for law and order.
You can engage in violence, vandalism, you name it. As long as it's done on his behalf, you'll get off scot-free.
So much for law and order.
April 14, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Donald Trump sent a clear message last week:
You can engage in violence, vandalism, you name it. As long as it's done on his behalf, you'll get off scot-free.
So much for law and order.
You can engage in violence, vandalism, you name it. As long as it's done on his behalf, you'll get off scot-free.
So much for law and order.
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As Carol Rose told a crowd in Cambridge this weekend, courage is contagious.
We applaud Harvard for standing firm in the face of bullying from the federal government. We call on colleges and universities around the country to follow this example.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/14/m...
We applaud Harvard for standing firm in the face of bullying from the federal government. We call on colleges and universities around the country to follow this example.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/14/m...
Harvard says it will not yield to Trump’s demands - The Boston Globe
Lawyers for Harvard University said Monday the school will not comply with a list of expanded demands from the Trump administration.
www.bostonglobe.com
April 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
As Carol Rose told a crowd in Cambridge this weekend, courage is contagious.
We applaud Harvard for standing firm in the face of bullying from the federal government. We call on colleges and universities around the country to follow this example.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/14/m...
We applaud Harvard for standing firm in the face of bullying from the federal government. We call on colleges and universities around the country to follow this example.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/14/m...
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Trump wants to spend $45B to expand ICE detention — and let the private prison companies who bankrolled his campaign run at least a half dozen new detention centers.
This won't make us safer, but it will make the border-industrial complex even richer.
This won't make us safer, but it will make the border-industrial complex even richer.
The Truth About the U.S. Border | Robert Reich
The full story about immigration you aren't getting from politicians and the media. Watch More: The Military-Industrial
www.youtube.com
April 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Trump wants to spend $45B to expand ICE detention — and let the private prison companies who bankrolled his campaign run at least a half dozen new detention centers.
This won't make us safer, but it will make the border-industrial complex even richer.
This won't make us safer, but it will make the border-industrial complex even richer.
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