Paul Dannenfelser
@pdannenfelser.bsky.social
Social Worker, Adjunct, and Labor Activist.
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
December 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
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REMINDER: It is literally IMPOSSIBLE for Social Security to go bankrupt and we can expand benefits if wealthy elites pay their fair share.
December 24, 2025 at 12:57 AM
REMINDER: It is literally IMPOSSIBLE for Social Security to go bankrupt and we can expand benefits if wealthy elites pay their fair share.
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Yesterday's No Kings protests were apparently the largest since the first Earth Day in 1970
The NYT covered that story with a six column headline across the top of the paper and two full pages inside
Today, two small pics below the fold and a story on page A23
They constantly let America down
The NYT covered that story with a six column headline across the top of the paper and two full pages inside
Today, two small pics below the fold and a story on page A23
They constantly let America down
October 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Yesterday's No Kings protests were apparently the largest since the first Earth Day in 1970
The NYT covered that story with a six column headline across the top of the paper and two full pages inside
Today, two small pics below the fold and a story on page A23
They constantly let America down
The NYT covered that story with a six column headline across the top of the paper and two full pages inside
Today, two small pics below the fold and a story on page A23
They constantly let America down
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The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion, after getting $1.2 trillion richer over the past year alone.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country is getting squeezed by tariffs and high prices for groceries, utilities, and health care.
The system is broken.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country is getting squeezed by tariffs and high prices for groceries, utilities, and health care.
The system is broken.
October 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion, after getting $1.2 trillion richer over the past year alone.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country is getting squeezed by tariffs and high prices for groceries, utilities, and health care.
The system is broken.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country is getting squeezed by tariffs and high prices for groceries, utilities, and health care.
The system is broken.
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Healthcare cost growth slowed sharply after Obamacare passed. deanbaker22.substack.com/p/health-car... Republicans who claim costs exploded are lying, but what else is new.
Health Care Cost Growth Slowed Sharply After Obamacare
Republicans who say healthcare costs were soaring under Biden are lying.
deanbaker22.substack.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Healthcare cost growth slowed sharply after Obamacare passed. deanbaker22.substack.com/p/health-car... Republicans who claim costs exploded are lying, but what else is new.
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If this country was truly “pro-life,” we would have Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, gun reform, universal child care, and a living wage.
The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”
It’s about control.
The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”
It’s about control.
October 2, 2025 at 6:45 PM
If this country was truly “pro-life,” we would have Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, gun reform, universal child care, and a living wage.
The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”
It’s about control.
The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”
It’s about control.
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
September 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
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lol
Disney+ cancellation page crashes as customers rush to quit after Kimmel suspension
Thinking of canceling Disney+? You’re not alone—after Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, so many people rushed to quit that the cancellation page itself started crashing.
creators.yahoo.com
September 20, 2025 at 1:32 AM
lol
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Disney/ABC have a responsibility to refuse to participate in corruption.
Kimmel must be reinstated. If Disney/ABC agree to this extortion then perhaps creatives + workers should consider collective action to push back. Same w/buying park + cruise tickets if they bow.
People have power. Ask Target
Kimmel must be reinstated. If Disney/ABC agree to this extortion then perhaps creatives + workers should consider collective action to push back. Same w/buying park + cruise tickets if they bow.
People have power. Ask Target
September 20, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Disney/ABC have a responsibility to refuse to participate in corruption.
Kimmel must be reinstated. If Disney/ABC agree to this extortion then perhaps creatives + workers should consider collective action to push back. Same w/buying park + cruise tickets if they bow.
People have power. Ask Target
Kimmel must be reinstated. If Disney/ABC agree to this extortion then perhaps creatives + workers should consider collective action to push back. Same w/buying park + cruise tickets if they bow.
People have power. Ask Target
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Texas Republicans have called for the arrest of Democrats for leaving the state to deny House Republicans a quorum to gerrymander district lines.
Beto O’Rourke Trashes Texas Republicans: ‘These Motherf**kers Are Panicking’
Texas Republicans have called for the arrest of Democrats for leaving the state to deny House Republicans a quorum to gerrymander district lines.
www.huffpost.com
August 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Texas Republicans have called for the arrest of Democrats for leaving the state to deny House Republicans a quorum to gerrymander district lines.
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It’s time to wake up - we are literally on the verge of losing our democracy if Donald Trump cheats his way to those seats in Texas.
Pritzker: Neither Texas nor the FBI at the federal level has the authority to arrest these Texas Democrats
They’re welcome to visit to take in the great views and enjoy the incredible restaurants we have. But they won’t be taking anyone home with them, or out of the state.
They’re welcome to visit to take in the great views and enjoy the incredible restaurants we have. But they won’t be taking anyone home with them, or out of the state.
August 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
It’s time to wake up - we are literally on the verge of losing our democracy if Donald Trump cheats his way to those seats in Texas.
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“Churn” is their word for it.
But what they mean is: lose your care, miss your meds, skip your surgery.
All while billionaires get another tax break.
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
But what they mean is: lose your care, miss your meds, skip your surgery.
All while billionaires get another tax break.
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Medicaid 'churn': How working Americans could lose coverage under Trump tax bill
Analysts say some working-class Americans who qualify for Medicaid could lose coverage because of churn from more frequent eligibility checks.
www.usatoday.com
June 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
“Churn” is their word for it.
But what they mean is: lose your care, miss your meds, skip your surgery.
All while billionaires get another tax break.
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
But what they mean is: lose your care, miss your meds, skip your surgery.
All while billionaires get another tax break.
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
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Immigrants are vital to the fabric of our communities, our economy and our labor movement.
The agenda of mass deportations is anti-worker. As AFL-CIO President @lizshuler.bsky.social says, we’ll show up and speak out for ALL working people when there’s injustice.
The agenda of mass deportations is anti-worker. As AFL-CIO President @lizshuler.bsky.social says, we’ll show up and speak out for ALL working people when there’s injustice.
The president of the AFL-CIO says she's committed to the fight against Trump’s immigration policies: ‘We have a very large toolbox’
Protests, worker education, and lawsuits are just a few of the ways unions are preparing to advocate against the administration.
fortune.com
June 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Immigrants are vital to the fabric of our communities, our economy and our labor movement.
The agenda of mass deportations is anti-worker. As AFL-CIO President @lizshuler.bsky.social says, we’ll show up and speak out for ALL working people when there’s injustice.
The agenda of mass deportations is anti-worker. As AFL-CIO President @lizshuler.bsky.social says, we’ll show up and speak out for ALL working people when there’s injustice.
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The people united will never be defeated. What I see today at #NoKings in Philly and around the country are patriotic Americans choosing community over chaos. We believe in our democracy.
June 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The people united will never be defeated. What I see today at #NoKings in Philly and around the country are patriotic Americans choosing community over chaos. We believe in our democracy.
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Professor @timothysnyder.bsky.social is right when he says #NoKings Today, Freedom tomorrow!
June 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Professor @timothysnyder.bsky.social is right when he says #NoKings Today, Freedom tomorrow!
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Eastern most town in the US, Lubec, Maine. Population (2023) 320 persons.
TODAY we had 200 show up for No Kings!! Hurray Lubec!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Some of our Canadian neighbors crossed over in support. ❤️🇨🇦 +🇺🇲
RESIST!!!
TODAY we had 200 show up for No Kings!! Hurray Lubec!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Some of our Canadian neighbors crossed over in support. ❤️🇨🇦 +🇺🇲
RESIST!!!
June 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Eastern most town in the US, Lubec, Maine. Population (2023) 320 persons.
TODAY we had 200 show up for No Kings!! Hurray Lubec!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Some of our Canadian neighbors crossed over in support. ❤️🇨🇦 +🇺🇲
RESIST!!!
TODAY we had 200 show up for No Kings!! Hurray Lubec!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Some of our Canadian neighbors crossed over in support. ❤️🇨🇦 +🇺🇲
RESIST!!!
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🥹 Millions of Americans are coming together on this #NoKings Day to reject authoritarian overreach, defend democracy, and stand up for their communities.
June 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM
🥹 Millions of Americans are coming together on this #NoKings Day to reject authoritarian overreach, defend democracy, and stand up for their communities.
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"ICE picked the wrong side. The wrong state. The wrong person. and the wrong union."
SOLIDARITY FOREVER!!!!!
SOLIDARITY FOREVER!!!!!
June 9, 2025 at 10:25 PM
"ICE picked the wrong side. The wrong state. The wrong person. and the wrong union."
SOLIDARITY FOREVER!!!!!
SOLIDARITY FOREVER!!!!!
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Trump can’t stand to be humiliated. This is what's driving his dictatorial moves.
But he will overreach. He already has. And this overreach will ultimately be his undoing.
As long as we keep our heads — and engage in peaceful civil disobedience.
Be strong. Be safe.
But he will overreach. He already has. And this overreach will ultimately be his undoing.
As long as we keep our heads — and engage in peaceful civil disobedience.
Be strong. Be safe.
June 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Trump can’t stand to be humiliated. This is what's driving his dictatorial moves.
But he will overreach. He already has. And this overreach will ultimately be his undoing.
As long as we keep our heads — and engage in peaceful civil disobedience.
Be strong. Be safe.
But he will overreach. He already has. And this overreach will ultimately be his undoing.
As long as we keep our heads — and engage in peaceful civil disobedience.
Be strong. Be safe.
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Working people are fed up with a system where CEOs make 238x what workers make. That’s not the future that working people deserve, and we’re fighting for a better one.
America’s unions are standing up against corporate greed every day.
America’s unions are standing up against corporate greed every day.
May 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Working people are fed up with a system where CEOs make 238x what workers make. That’s not the future that working people deserve, and we’re fighting for a better one.
America’s unions are standing up against corporate greed every day.
America’s unions are standing up against corporate greed every day.
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Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” includes a tax loophole for billionaires—practically paying them to “donate” to private school tuition for families earning up to $500,000 a year. It increases the deficit & weakens public schools.
Tell your lawmakers: Say NO to school vouchers.
aft.org/NoToVouchers
Tell your lawmakers: Say NO to school vouchers.
aft.org/NoToVouchers
May 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” includes a tax loophole for billionaires—practically paying them to “donate” to private school tuition for families earning up to $500,000 a year. It increases the deficit & weakens public schools.
Tell your lawmakers: Say NO to school vouchers.
aft.org/NoToVouchers
Tell your lawmakers: Say NO to school vouchers.
aft.org/NoToVouchers