Matt Kessler-Cleary
@mkaysea.bsky.social
Just a regular human. I sometimes write about watches, with methodical consideration, and frequently talk about politics, with far less restraint. Supporters of human rights for all, and firm believer that they must continually be faught for.
Republicans' actions on student loans aren't only about enriching loan holding companies, but punishing demographics that oppose them. Student loans continue to be a version of redlining, and trapping people in a debt cycle.
Black borrowers, who owe a disproportionate amount of student debt, could face loan repayment and forgiveness hurdles.
Education Department’s Demise Would Hit Black Student Borrowers Hardest
Black borrowers, who owe a disproportionate amount of student debt, could face loan repayment and forgiveness hurdles.
buff.ly
March 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Republicans' actions on student loans aren't only about enriching loan holding companies, but punishing demographics that oppose them. Student loans continue to be a version of redlining, and trapping people in a debt cycle.
DOGE is performative bullshit, led by an artist of the form. Musk is mainly concerned with eliminating bodies that have oversight over his contacts, removing barriers to further expanding his wealth.
February 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
DOGE is performative bullshit, led by an artist of the form. Musk is mainly concerned with eliminating bodies that have oversight over his contacts, removing barriers to further expanding his wealth.
For all the folks upset about the cost of living, know that this budget resolution will only make it worse. The rich will be made richer, and the cost will be borne by the rest of us. #taxtherich
House Republican leaders are eying a high-stakes vote this week on a sweeping budget resolution to pass President Trump's agenda of trillions of dollars in tax cuts and additional funds for immigration enforcement.
House Republicans face headwinds as they seek to pass budget for Trump's agenda
Speaker Mike Johnson asked a conservative crowd on Monday to "pray this through for us," noting the small House GOP majority, and ultimately predicting success.
www.nbcnews.com
February 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
For all the folks upset about the cost of living, know that this budget resolution will only make it worse. The rich will be made richer, and the cost will be borne by the rest of us. #taxtherich
This about more than just privatization, which is also a terrible idea. Trump and Republicans have long fought against absentee voting, controlling USPS would give them oversight of the means of delivering those ballots to and from, absentee voters. #stopthesteal
Breaking news: Trump is preparing to dissolve the leadership of the U.S. Postal Service and absorb the independent mail agency into his administration, potentially throwing the mail provider and trillions of dollars of ecommerce transactions into turmoil.
Trump expected to take control of USPS, fire postal board, officials say
The move threatens to upend trillions of dollars in ecommerce business and the 250 year-old Postal Service.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
This about more than just privatization, which is also a terrible idea. Trump and Republicans have long fought against absentee voting, controlling USPS would give them oversight of the means of delivering those ballots to and from, absentee voters. #stopthesteal
Apparently, telling kids to get jobs instead of providing lunch at school isn't a popular position.
Georgia congressman confronted by angry crowd over support for Trump’s agenda
Georgia congressman confronted by angry crowd over support for Trump’s agenda
U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick was met with boos and jeers at a town hall in a north Atlanta suburb Thursday.
www.ajc.com
February 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Apparently, telling kids to get jobs instead of providing lunch at school isn't a popular position.
Reposted by Matt Kessler-Cleary
Georgia congressman confronted by angry crowd over support for Trump’s agenda
Georgia congressman confronted by angry crowd over support for Trump’s agenda
U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick was met with boos and jeers at a town hall in a north Atlanta suburb Thursday.
www.ajc.com
February 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Georgia congressman confronted by angry crowd over support for Trump’s agenda