Cory Martin
@rrlaborguy.bsky.social
Chairman- Legislative Director
BLET- IL State Legislative Board
IBT Rail conference
BLET- IL State Legislative Board
IBT Rail conference
There’s hidden perks inside the continuing resolution to fund the government — not for you, though.
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Christmas Came Early (For These Industries)
There’s hidden perks inside the deal to fund the government — not for you, though.
www.levernews.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
There’s hidden perks inside the continuing resolution to fund the government — not for you, though.
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Public Transit in Illinois is in jeopardy and we need your help. If you have ever taken advantage of the services offered to riders or you appreciate having fewer cars on the roads, please contact your elected officials and urge them to support transit.
May 23, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Public Transit in Illinois is in jeopardy and we need your help. If you have ever taken advantage of the services offered to riders or you appreciate having fewer cars on the roads, please contact your elected officials and urge them to support transit.
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Good public transit is an essential service that benefits everyone, even those who don’t use it often, or at all! #UnitedWeMove
March 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Good public transit is an essential service that benefits everyone, even those who don’t use it often, or at all! #UnitedWeMove
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Safe, reliable transit is the goal for workers and riders alike. The path forward is to fund our public transit to deliver the service Illinois needs! #UnitedWeMove
March 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Safe, reliable transit is the goal for workers and riders alike. The path forward is to fund our public transit to deliver the service Illinois needs! #UnitedWeMove
reuters.com
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February 2, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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28 new clients have signed with Susie Wiles' former lobbying firm Ballard since her hiring as Trump's chief of staff.
During the campaign, Trump claimed he was "not a big person for lobbyists" and that he would limit their influence.
Clearly, the lobbyists see it differently.
During the campaign, Trump claimed he was "not a big person for lobbyists" and that he would limit their influence.
Clearly, the lobbyists see it differently.
"You deserve leadership in Washington that does not answer to the lobbyists… or to the corrupt special interest but answers only to you, the hardworking citizens of America," Trump said during his 2024 campaign
After he won, TRUMP IMMEDIATELY NAMED A CORPORATE LOBBYIST AS HIS CHIEF OF STAFF
After he won, TRUMP IMMEDIATELY NAMED A CORPORATE LOBBYIST AS HIS CHIEF OF STAFF
The corporate lobbyist who will run the Trump White House
During the 2024 campaign, Trump condemned the power of lobbyists in Washington, DC, and pledged that, if he returned to the White House, they would have no influence.
popular.info
January 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
28 new clients have signed with Susie Wiles' former lobbying firm Ballard since her hiring as Trump's chief of staff.
During the campaign, Trump claimed he was "not a big person for lobbyists" and that he would limit their influence.
Clearly, the lobbyists see it differently.
During the campaign, Trump claimed he was "not a big person for lobbyists" and that he would limit their influence.
Clearly, the lobbyists see it differently.
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The “free speech defenders,” ladies and gentlemen.
January 21, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The “free speech defenders,” ladies and gentlemen.
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TODAY'S HOLLER: Trump's Blanket Pardons 👮Elon's *Loving* Salute 🤨 "Peggy" Schwinn Fails Forward 🤷♀️ & More
Check out today's links & videos: mailchi.mp/8bad23f1caf6...
CHIP IN and grab a Holler hat: tnholler.com/2024/10/holl...
Check out today's links & videos: mailchi.mp/8bad23f1caf6...
CHIP IN and grab a Holler hat: tnholler.com/2024/10/holl...
January 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
TODAY'S HOLLER: Trump's Blanket Pardons 👮Elon's *Loving* Salute 🤨 "Peggy" Schwinn Fails Forward 🤷♀️ & More
Check out today's links & videos: mailchi.mp/8bad23f1caf6...
CHIP IN and grab a Holler hat: tnholler.com/2024/10/holl...
Check out today's links & videos: mailchi.mp/8bad23f1caf6...
CHIP IN and grab a Holler hat: tnholler.com/2024/10/holl...
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Trump posted a tweet from a Tom Homan parody account, apparently thinking it was the real account of his “border czar.”
Trump Reposted a Parody Account Impersonating One of His Nominees
The account welcomed arresting politicians opposed to Trump’s policies
meidasnews.com
January 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Trump posted a tweet from a Tom Homan parody account, apparently thinking it was the real account of his “border czar.”
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Almost as if everyone forgot the poem
Wild. Top is the NBC upload, bottom is the one aired as the live feed
January 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Almost as if everyone forgot the poem
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The Executive Orders rolling out today were part of Project 2025, the part that was never made public, overseen by Russ Vought.
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January 21, 2025 at 3:16 AM
The Executive Orders rolling out today were part of Project 2025, the part that was never made public, overseen by Russ Vought.
open.substack.com/pub/donmoyni...
open.substack.com/pub/donmoyni...
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Take the under.
Surely they’re consistent in their view that “Blue Lives Matter.” Or was that about race all along?
January 21, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Take the under.
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“PARDONS FOR JANUARY 6TH would mark the first time in U.S. history that the leader of an insurrection pardoned insurrectionists. Globally, though, this brand of clemency is not original.”
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Get Ready for Trump’s Jan. 6th Pardons
Here’s what happens when an authoritarian pardons paramilitaries.
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January 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
“PARDONS FOR JANUARY 6TH would mark the first time in U.S. history that the leader of an insurrection pardoned insurrectionists. Globally, though, this brand of clemency is not original.”
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www.thebulwark.com/p/get-ready-...
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This is a thread meant to be useful to nerds. Here is Trump's list of revoked Executive Orders. I am about to make a thread with links to all of them. (Why should anyone else have to repeat this work?)
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Initial Rescissions Of Harmful Executive Orders And Actions – The White House
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as
www.whitehouse.gov
January 21, 2025 at 3:46 AM
This is a thread meant to be useful to nerds. Here is Trump's list of revoked Executive Orders. I am about to make a thread with links to all of them. (Why should anyone else have to repeat this work?)
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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"Who are these “unbelievable patriots” Trump is vowing to put back on the streets? Here is a small sampling of people who have thus far been not only charged and convicted, but sentenced for January 6th–related crimes."
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Just Who Are Trump’s January 6th Heroes?
A look at some of the ‘unbelievable patriots’ whom the GOP standard-bearer has praised and promised to free.
www.thebulwark.com
January 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"Who are these “unbelievable patriots” Trump is vowing to put back on the streets? Here is a small sampling of people who have thus far been not only charged and convicted, but sentenced for January 6th–related crimes."
www.thebulwark.com/p/just-who-a...
www.thebulwark.com/p/just-who-a...
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Everything that Trump said and did today -- all of it -- was entirely predictable based on his campaign, character, and first term in office. If you're surprised, you were either misinformed or not informed enough.
We deserve everything that's about to come our way. Buckle up.
We deserve everything that's about to come our way. Buckle up.
January 21, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Everything that Trump said and did today -- all of it -- was entirely predictable based on his campaign, character, and first term in office. If you're surprised, you were either misinformed or not informed enough.
We deserve everything that's about to come our way. Buckle up.
We deserve everything that's about to come our way. Buckle up.
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He just signed an executive order to withdraw from WHO with bird flu on the verge of exploding and RFK Jr. probably taking over HHS….so what could possibly go wrong?
a close up of a man 's face with his eyes closed
ALT: a close up of a man 's face with his eyes closed
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January 21, 2025 at 1:49 AM
He just signed an executive order to withdraw from WHO with bird flu on the verge of exploding and RFK Jr. probably taking over HHS….so what could possibly go wrong?
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Brilliant, lacerating piece on the Inauguration by Vinson Cunningham:
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January 21, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Brilliant, lacerating piece on the Inauguration by Vinson Cunningham:
www.newyorker.com/culture/on-t...
www.newyorker.com/culture/on-t...
Allegations of price collusions among the potato cartel reveal the new, sophisticated methods food corporations are using to keep prices high. www.levernews.com/the-rise-of-...
Here is a great example of why costs continue to rise and why regulation is needed.
Here is a great example of why costs continue to rise and why regulation is needed.
The Rise Of Big Potato
Allegations of price collusions among the potato cartel reveal the new, sophisticated methods food corporations are using to keep prices high.
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January 2, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Allegations of price collusions among the potato cartel reveal the new, sophisticated methods food corporations are using to keep prices high. www.levernews.com/the-rise-of-...
Here is a great example of why costs continue to rise and why regulation is needed.
Here is a great example of why costs continue to rise and why regulation is needed.
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The CTA won’t charge fares from 10 p.m. Tuesday until 4 a.m. on New Year’s Day, thanks to a sponsorship from Miller Lite.
CTA, Metra offer free New Year’s Eve rides
The Chicago Public Transit agency won't charge fares from 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 until 4 a.m. on New Year's Day, according to the agency.
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December 27, 2024 at 2:13 AM
The CTA won’t charge fares from 10 p.m. Tuesday until 4 a.m. on New Year’s Day, thanks to a sponsorship from Miller Lite.