Joseph Carrion
@sequelae.bsky.social
Institute of Molecular Medicine, Northwell Health
Asst. Prof. Hofstra University
Asst. Prof. Hofstra University
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A new investigation revealed that school districts and local governments are reportedly overpaying for supplies because of Amazon contracts that bind them to dynamic pricing.
Rather than allow for competitive bidding, the deals “covertly raise prices and inflate costs for governments.”
Rather than allow for competitive bidding, the deals “covertly raise prices and inflate costs for governments.”
December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A new investigation revealed that school districts and local governments are reportedly overpaying for supplies because of Amazon contracts that bind them to dynamic pricing.
Rather than allow for competitive bidding, the deals “covertly raise prices and inflate costs for governments.”
Rather than allow for competitive bidding, the deals “covertly raise prices and inflate costs for governments.”
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The most powerful force in American politics today is antiestablishment rage at a system that’s rigged against most people.
Democrats should ignore the carping of corporate and Wall Street Democrats and embrace Mamdani and other young progressives as the future of the party.
Democrats should ignore the carping of corporate and Wall Street Democrats and embrace Mamdani and other young progressives as the future of the party.
August 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The most powerful force in American politics today is antiestablishment rage at a system that’s rigged against most people.
Democrats should ignore the carping of corporate and Wall Street Democrats and embrace Mamdani and other young progressives as the future of the party.
Democrats should ignore the carping of corporate and Wall Street Democrats and embrace Mamdani and other young progressives as the future of the party.
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You wouldn’t vacation in Dachau in 1935. Don’t vacation in Florida in 2025.
We’re calling for a Florida boycott over the inhumane “Alligator Alcatraz” detention site. Cancel your family vacation and choose a different destination this summer.
July 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
You wouldn’t vacation in Dachau in 1935. Don’t vacation in Florida in 2025.
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Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
June 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
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June 14th Let’s show Taco America has #nokings.
🔵Keep it Peaceful
🔵Know your rights
🔵Let a friend know
#OV1
#BlueCrew
#Proudblue
🔵Keep it Peaceful
🔵Know your rights
🔵Let a friend know
#OV1
#BlueCrew
#Proudblue
June 11, 2025 at 11:34 PM
June 14th Let’s show Taco America has #nokings.
🔵Keep it Peaceful
🔵Know your rights
🔵Let a friend know
#OV1
#BlueCrew
#Proudblue
🔵Keep it Peaceful
🔵Know your rights
🔵Let a friend know
#OV1
#BlueCrew
#Proudblue
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We will not cower, even in the face of Trump’s militarized escalation.
On Saturday, we are going to rise up all across the country in defiance of this administration’s authoritarian agenda.
Join the nationwide peaceful protests for No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
On Saturday, we are going to rise up all across the country in defiance of this administration’s authoritarian agenda.
Join the nationwide peaceful protests for No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
June 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM
We will not cower, even in the face of Trump’s militarized escalation.
On Saturday, we are going to rise up all across the country in defiance of this administration’s authoritarian agenda.
Join the nationwide peaceful protests for No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
On Saturday, we are going to rise up all across the country in defiance of this administration’s authoritarian agenda.
Join the nationwide peaceful protests for No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
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The U.S. Constitution and longstanding federal law strictly limit the use of the military to police civilians. Under the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, active-duty military forces are prohibited from engaging in domestic law enforcement unless explicitly authorized by Congress or the Constitution.
June 9, 2025 at 12:11 AM
The U.S. Constitution and longstanding federal law strictly limit the use of the military to police civilians. Under the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, active-duty military forces are prohibited from engaging in domestic law enforcement unless explicitly authorized by Congress or the Constitution.
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"The combination of cuts to key safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP and tax cuts disproportionately benefiting higher-income households means that the House budget constitutes an extremely large upward redistribution of income."
Read more from @epi.org 👇
Read more from @epi.org 👇
🚨NEW: 6 Nobel laureate economists signed an open letter opposing the House budget bill 🚨
The bill adds significantly to the national debt while reducing incomes for the bottom 40%, they say.
The most acute & immediate damage? Millions losing Medicaid & SNAP benefits:
www.epi.org/publication/...
The bill adds significantly to the national debt while reducing incomes for the bottom 40%, they say.
The most acute & immediate damage? Millions losing Medicaid & SNAP benefits:
www.epi.org/publication/...
The upside-down priorities of the House budget: Adding significantly to debt while reducing incomes for the bottom 40%
As economists who have devoted our careers to researching how economies can grow and how the benefits of this growth can be translated into broadly shared prosperity and security, we have grave concer...
www.epi.org
June 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
"The combination of cuts to key safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP and tax cuts disproportionately benefiting higher-income households means that the House budget constitutes an extremely large upward redistribution of income."
Read more from @epi.org 👇
Read more from @epi.org 👇
The way to build our self-esteem is not to tear others down, but to build them up through concern and love.
June 4, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The way to build our self-esteem is not to tear others down, but to build them up through concern and love.
The original constitution provisions regarding slavery and representation (see three-fifths compromise) represent a significant moral failing in the founding of the United States. Things have morphed, but intent remains.
June 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The original constitution provisions regarding slavery and representation (see three-fifths compromise) represent a significant moral failing in the founding of the United States. Things have morphed, but intent remains.
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No crowns. No thrones. No kings.
Those are principles America was founded upon.
On June 14, let’s stand together again to remind Trump and all of our fellow Americans that we don’t do kings in this country: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
Those are principles America was founded upon.
On June 14, let’s stand together again to remind Trump and all of our fellow Americans that we don’t do kings in this country: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
May 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
No crowns. No thrones. No kings.
Those are principles America was founded upon.
On June 14, let’s stand together again to remind Trump and all of our fellow Americans that we don’t do kings in this country: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
Those are principles America was founded upon.
On June 14, let’s stand together again to remind Trump and all of our fellow Americans that we don’t do kings in this country: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
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Trump wants to spend $45 million for a military parade on his birthday.
You don’t get to throw yourself a $45 million parade while slashing our rights. That’s why we’re taking to the streets on June 14 — because real power isn’t staged in DC, it rises up everywhere else: nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
You don’t get to throw yourself a $45 million parade while slashing our rights. That’s why we’re taking to the streets on June 14 — because real power isn’t staged in DC, it rises up everywhere else: nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
Trump defends high cost for military parade: 'Peanuts compared to the value'
In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Trump also outlined a White House renovation he hopes to carry out — which he said he will pay for himself.
www.nbcnews.com
May 5, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Trump wants to spend $45 million for a military parade on his birthday.
You don’t get to throw yourself a $45 million parade while slashing our rights. That’s why we’re taking to the streets on June 14 — because real power isn’t staged in DC, it rises up everywhere else: nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
You don’t get to throw yourself a $45 million parade while slashing our rights. That’s why we’re taking to the streets on June 14 — because real power isn’t staged in DC, it rises up everywhere else: nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
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today, i started this book by Howard Zinn. it’s absolutely fascinating, and while i’m only a little shy of 100 pages in, there are many facts in here that i had never learned before, and many historical patterns i hadn’t previously picked up on in school.
April 16, 2025 at 4:27 AM
today, i started this book by Howard Zinn. it’s absolutely fascinating, and while i’m only a little shy of 100 pages in, there are many facts in here that i had never learned before, and many historical patterns i hadn’t previously picked up on in school.
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Impeach.
Convict.
Remove.
Convict.
Remove.
April 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Impeach.
Convict.
Remove.
Convict.
Remove.
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In defiance of the Supreme Court & without any evidence, the White House claims that Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a “terrorist,” who was “sent to the right place.”
This is a blatant LIE. He is innocent.
He cannot be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail. He must be brought home.
This is a blatant LIE. He is innocent.
He cannot be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail. He must be brought home.
April 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM
In defiance of the Supreme Court & without any evidence, the White House claims that Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a “terrorist,” who was “sent to the right place.”
This is a blatant LIE. He is innocent.
He cannot be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail. He must be brought home.
This is a blatant LIE. He is innocent.
He cannot be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail. He must be brought home.
The 15 states where Black workers are at least 1/5 of state’s federal workforce: Illinois, Florida, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Georgia. Same are targeted by DOGE for workforce reductions.
April 9, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The 15 states where Black workers are at least 1/5 of state’s federal workforce: Illinois, Florida, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Georgia. Same are targeted by DOGE for workforce reductions.
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The concentration of wealth in the hands of an elite few isn't just bad for our economy. It's corrosive to our democracy.
When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, the American people don't have a voice.
The result? Demagoguery and corruption.
When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, the American people don't have a voice.
The result? Demagoguery and corruption.
March 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The concentration of wealth in the hands of an elite few isn't just bad for our economy. It's corrosive to our democracy.
When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, the American people don't have a voice.
The result? Demagoguery and corruption.
When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, the American people don't have a voice.
The result? Demagoguery and corruption.
"The Republican party was merely the first institution to accept authoritarianism because it was the first institution Trump targeted. We now see that most institutions are weak in the face of authoritarianism." This is a perfect summary. @jvl.bsky.social
March 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
"The Republican party was merely the first institution to accept authoritarianism because it was the first institution Trump targeted. We now see that most institutions are weak in the face of authoritarianism." This is a perfect summary. @jvl.bsky.social
Thousands in Midwestern GOP Districts Attend Sanders' First Stops on Tour to Fight Oligarchy www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
Thousands in Midwestern GOP Districts Attend Sanders' First Stops on Tour to Fight Oligarchy | Common Dreams
Senator Bernie Sanders is on a mission to fight oligarchy and empower the people. With a powerful message against Trumpism and billionaire influence, he's rallying Americans to stand up for democracy....
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February 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Thousands in Midwestern GOP Districts Attend Sanders' First Stops on Tour to Fight Oligarchy www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...