Leigh Bailey
@leighbeigh.bsky.social
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California lawmakers reach an agreement with Uber and Lyft that will open the door for app-based drivers to form unions.
This is a victory for organized labor that could lay the groundwork for similar efforts in other states.
This is a victory for organized labor that could lay the groundwork for similar efforts in other states.
California reaches deal with Uber, Lyft to allow gig worker unions
The deal brings Uber and Lyft on board with a pathway to unionization for ride-hailing workers after the companies spent years fighting against the idea.
www.politico.com
August 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
California lawmakers reach an agreement with Uber and Lyft that will open the door for app-based drivers to form unions.
This is a victory for organized labor that could lay the groundwork for similar efforts in other states.
This is a victory for organized labor that could lay the groundwork for similar efforts in other states.
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I obtained this from a community member minutes after arriving on scene following a raid at the Cypress Park Home Depot this morning. they detained day laborers.
June 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I obtained this from a community member minutes after arriving on scene following a raid at the Cypress Park Home Depot this morning. they detained day laborers.
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A DHS spokesperson defended the detainment, accusing Sen. Padilla of failing to properly identify himself during Sec. Kristi Noem's press conference.
But multiple videos show Padilla clearly identifying himself as a senator.
But multiple videos show Padilla clearly identifying himself as a senator.
Sen. Padilla pushed to ground, handcuffed for demanding DHS not lie
Forcibly removing a sitting US senator, as they opposed the president's immigration policy, is a part of a broader slide.
www.motherjones.com
June 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
A DHS spokesperson defended the detainment, accusing Sen. Padilla of failing to properly identify himself during Sec. Kristi Noem's press conference.
But multiple videos show Padilla clearly identifying himself as a senator.
But multiple videos show Padilla clearly identifying himself as a senator.
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House Dems are demanding that Noem testify before Congress after Sen. Padilla was detained by federal agents at her DHS press conference in LA.
House Dems demand testimony from Noem after Padilla handcuffed in LA
“If it can happen to Alex, it can happen to ... anybody,” Rep. Jimmy Gomez said.
www.politico.com
June 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
House Dems are demanding that Noem testify before Congress after Sen. Padilla was detained by federal agents at her DHS press conference in LA.
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An advance look at “On Parade,” David Plunkert’s cover for next week's issue. #NewYorkerCovers
June 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
An advance look at “On Parade,” David Plunkert’s cover for next week's issue. #NewYorkerCovers
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Sen Padilia was not arrested and not detained, and noem was on Fox lying her ass off.
#ImpeachNoem
#ImpeachNoem
June 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Sen Padilia was not arrested and not detained, and noem was on Fox lying her ass off.
#ImpeachNoem
#ImpeachNoem
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#ProudBlue
The Chief of the division in the DOJ that indicated Kilmer Abrego Garcia has resigned.
Word is that he resigned because he feels that the charges were brought against him for political purposes & wasn’t okay with it.
More people need to take a stand.
The Chief of the division in the DOJ that indicated Kilmer Abrego Garcia has resigned.
Word is that he resigned because he feels that the charges were brought against him for political purposes & wasn’t okay with it.
More people need to take a stand.
June 6, 2025 at 10:16 PM
#ProudBlue
The Chief of the division in the DOJ that indicated Kilmer Abrego Garcia has resigned.
Word is that he resigned because he feels that the charges were brought against him for political purposes & wasn’t okay with it.
More people need to take a stand.
The Chief of the division in the DOJ that indicated Kilmer Abrego Garcia has resigned.
Word is that he resigned because he feels that the charges were brought against him for political purposes & wasn’t okay with it.
More people need to take a stand.
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Disaster survivors in Arkansas left homeless by recent tornadoes have been blocked from receiving federal recovery aid after President Donald Trump rejected the state’s request to declare a major disaster in March.
Tornado victims blocked from federal recovery aid after Trump denied request | CNN
Trump’s disaster denial follows his executive order seeking to shift the burden of response and recovery from the federal government onto states.
www.cnn.com
April 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Disaster survivors in Arkansas left homeless by recent tornadoes have been blocked from receiving federal recovery aid after President Donald Trump rejected the state’s request to declare a major disaster in March.
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A reminder that Trump's first crime was denying equal housing opportunities to black renters
April 24, 2025 at 1:19 AM
A reminder that Trump's first crime was denying equal housing opportunities to black renters
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20,000 in ruby red Utah on their feet, in community, and ready to organize for a better world.
A better world is possible.
A better world is possible.
April 14, 2025 at 1:25 AM
20,000 in ruby red Utah on their feet, in community, and ready to organize for a better world.
A better world is possible.
A better world is possible.
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March 4, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Next up: Lt. Gov. Delgado 💙
He brought the energy and reminded us that love is our foundation. In this moment, it’s about building community and moving forward together.
He brought the energy and reminded us that love is our foundation. In this moment, it’s about building community and moving forward together.
April 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Next up: Lt. Gov. Delgado 💙
He brought the energy and reminded us that love is our foundation. In this moment, it’s about building community and moving forward together.
He brought the energy and reminded us that love is our foundation. In this moment, it’s about building community and moving forward together.
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We danced in the rain together ☔
April 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
We danced in the rain together ☔
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Goodreads is owned by Jeff Bezos. A better alternative is StoryGraph, a Black woman-owned platform. And before y’all start, you can transfer all your Goodreads data to Storygraph so you literally have no excuse.
November 13, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Goodreads is owned by Jeff Bezos. A better alternative is StoryGraph, a Black woman-owned platform. And before y’all start, you can transfer all your Goodreads data to Storygraph so you literally have no excuse.