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“…electricity and gas bills were still up 7.7% over the year, and tenant and household insurance climbed 8.2%. Lower- and middle-income Americans … are no doubt feeling this inflation more acutely than the affluent. “ - WSJ
January 15, 2026 at 12:16 PM
“…electricity and gas bills were still up 7.7% over the year, and tenant and household insurance climbed 8.2%. Lower- and middle-income Americans … are no doubt feeling this inflation more acutely than the affluent. “ - WSJ
“The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey showed that 44% of middle-income respondents said their financial situation was worse than it was a year ago, while 23% said it was better..Those who feel worse off overwhelmingly said it was because of higher prices.” - WSJ
November 21, 2025 at 10:54 PM
“The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey showed that 44% of middle-income respondents said their financial situation was worse than it was a year ago, while 23% said it was better..Those who feel worse off overwhelmingly said it was because of higher prices.” - WSJ
Don’t let Trump gaslight you about the economy!
November 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Don’t let Trump gaslight you about the economy!
Dear ABC:
Please reinstate Jimmy Kimmel. If he is not reinstated within the next five business days, I will terminate my subscription to Disney+. Post your complaint here:
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Please reinstate Jimmy Kimmel. If he is not reinstated within the next five business days, I will terminate my subscription to Disney+. Post your complaint here:
support.abc.com/hc/en-us/req...
September 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Dear ABC:
Please reinstate Jimmy Kimmel. If he is not reinstated within the next five business days, I will terminate my subscription to Disney+. Post your complaint here:
support.abc.com/hc/en-us/req...
Please reinstate Jimmy Kimmel. If he is not reinstated within the next five business days, I will terminate my subscription to Disney+. Post your complaint here:
support.abc.com/hc/en-us/req...
Dear ABC:
Please reinstate Jimmy Kimmel. If he is not reinstated within the next five business days, I will terminate my subscription to Disney+. Post your complaint here:
support.abc.com/hc/en-us/req...
Please reinstate Jimmy Kimmel. If he is not reinstated within the next five business days, I will terminate my subscription to Disney+. Post your complaint here:
support.abc.com/hc/en-us/req...
September 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Dear ABC:
Please reinstate Jimmy Kimmel. If he is not reinstated within the next five business days, I will terminate my subscription to Disney+. Post your complaint here:
support.abc.com/hc/en-us/req...
Please reinstate Jimmy Kimmel. If he is not reinstated within the next five business days, I will terminate my subscription to Disney+. Post your complaint here:
support.abc.com/hc/en-us/req...
Dear ABC:
Please reinstate Jimmy Kimmel. If he is not reinstated within the next five business days, I will terminate my subscription to Disney+. Post your complaint here:
support.abc.com/hc/en-us/req...
Please reinstate Jimmy Kimmel. If he is not reinstated within the next five business days, I will terminate my subscription to Disney+. Post your complaint here:
support.abc.com/hc/en-us/req...
September 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Dear ABC:
Please reinstate Jimmy Kimmel. If he is not reinstated within the next five business days, I will terminate my subscription to Disney+. Post your complaint here:
support.abc.com/hc/en-us/req...
Please reinstate Jimmy Kimmel. If he is not reinstated within the next five business days, I will terminate my subscription to Disney+. Post your complaint here:
support.abc.com/hc/en-us/req...
During Trump’s presidency, the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. Only the high income earners’ wages have outpaced inflation during 2025 (via WSJ). #massdems #progressivemass #Indivisible #Moveon #DNC #GOP
www.wsj.com/economy/us-e...
www.wsj.com/economy/us-e...
September 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
During Trump’s presidency, the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. Only the high income earners’ wages have outpaced inflation during 2025 (via WSJ). #massdems #progressivemass #Indivisible #Moveon #DNC #GOP
www.wsj.com/economy/us-e...
www.wsj.com/economy/us-e...
Contact your US senators and representatives, and the White House and tell them that RFK Jr must go. www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ www.congress.gov/contact-us
September 9, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Contact your US senators and representatives, and the White House and tell them that RFK Jr must go. www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ www.congress.gov/contact-us
“Companies including Hormel Foods , J.M. Smucker & Ace Hardware said this week they would raise prices…Large retailers like Walmart , Target & Best Buy said some tariff-related price increases are already in place. More are on the way.” @WSJ www.wsj.com/business/ret...
August 30, 2025 at 12:35 AM
“Companies including Hormel Foods , J.M. Smucker & Ace Hardware said this week they would raise prices…Large retailers like Walmart , Target & Best Buy said some tariff-related price increases are already in place. More are on the way.” @WSJ www.wsj.com/business/ret...
“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dissolved into further turmoil on Thursday when guards escorted three top officials from the agency’s Atlanta headquarters during the continuing standoff with the Trump administration over whether the C.D.C. director would keep her job.” #nytimes
August 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dissolved into further turmoil on Thursday when guards escorted three top officials from the agency’s Atlanta headquarters during the continuing standoff with the Trump administration over whether the C.D.C. director would keep her job.” #nytimes
“I will immediately bring prices down, starting on Day One.” - Trump
August 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
“I will immediately bring prices down, starting on Day One.” - Trump
“The F.T.C. is usually focused on such concerns as consumer protection and monopoly power; now it’s trying to dictate where businesses advertise their products.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/o...
July 30, 2025 at 10:33 AM
“The F.T.C. is usually focused on such concerns as consumer protection and monopoly power; now it’s trying to dictate where businesses advertise their products.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/o...
15% tariffs “are expected to contribute to higher prices for Americans” @WSJ
July 28, 2025 at 12:51 PM
15% tariffs “are expected to contribute to higher prices for Americans” @WSJ
“the higher tariffs are set to push up prices of goods for U.S. consumers…”
The average interest rate for a 5-year loan for a new car in the USA as of July 2025 is approximately 7.3%. - Bankrate
The average interest rate for a 5-year loan for a new car in the USA as of July 2025 is approximately 7.3%. - Bankrate
July 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
“the higher tariffs are set to push up prices of goods for U.S. consumers…”
The average interest rate for a 5-year loan for a new car in the USA as of July 2025 is approximately 7.3%. - Bankrate
The average interest rate for a 5-year loan for a new car in the USA as of July 2025 is approximately 7.3%. - Bankrate
According to Bankrate, the average interest rate for a 5-year loan for a new car in the USA as of July 2025 is approximately 7.3% Trump is making USA unaffordable.
July 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM
According to Bankrate, the average interest rate for a 5-year loan for a new car in the USA as of July 2025 is approximately 7.3% Trump is making USA unaffordable.
“Donald Trump is determined to transform America’s system of justice into his personal political weapon.” “His friends catch a break, and his foes get the boot.” - David French via NY Times www.nytimes.com/2025/07/20/o...
July 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM
“Donald Trump is determined to transform America’s system of justice into his personal political weapon.” “His friends catch a break, and his foes get the boot.” - David French via NY Times www.nytimes.com/2025/07/20/o...
Good trouble lives on!
July 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Good trouble lives on!
“…buyers would need to earn $127,000 to afford the monthly mortgage repayments on a median-priced home…” - WSJ www.wsj.com/economy/hous...
July 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
“…buyers would need to earn $127,000 to afford the monthly mortgage repayments on a median-priced home…” - WSJ www.wsj.com/economy/hous...
Trump's Tax Scam would force nursing homes to close so billionaires can get more tax breaks.
July 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Trump's Tax Scam would force nursing homes to close so billionaires can get more tax breaks.