Tom
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"A guaranteed livable basic income is the single most impactful policy solution for addressing food insecurity." #BasicIncome #UBI #Guaranteedminimumincome #yyc #abpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Food banks were never supposed to be permanent, CEO says | CBC News
Matt Noble, executive director of the "Put Food Banks Out Of Business" campaign, says the existence of food banks creates the perception that food insecurity in the country is being taken care of, whe...
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January 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
"A guaranteed livable basic income is the single most impactful policy solution for addressing food insecurity." #BasicIncome #UBI #Guaranteedminimumincome #yyc #abpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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"As Democrats brace ourselves in disbelief for the second inauguration of Donald Trump as President, it's important we face an uncomfortable truth: too many people feel that their government is failing them. Indeed, in too many cases it is."
This why universal healthcare and basic income are musts.
This why universal healthcare and basic income are musts.
"Guaranteed income and other cash transfer programs recognize that flexible unconditional cash can be the most efficient way to move people out of poverty and into self-sufficiency," writes former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, one of our founding mayors, in TIME this week.
#GuaranteedIncome #UBI
#GuaranteedIncome #UBI
What Trump’s Election Tells Us About the UX of Government
The former Mayor of Oakland says that Trump's election indicates that many are fed up with out-dated government systems.
time.com
January 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"As Democrats brace ourselves in disbelief for the second inauguration of Donald Trump as President, it's important we face an uncomfortable truth: too many people feel that their government is failing them. Indeed, in too many cases it is."
This why universal healthcare and basic income are musts.
This why universal healthcare and basic income are musts.
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Aussie PM to Elon Musk: Don’t meddle in our election
“Australian elections are a matter for Australians,” Anthony Albanese said
www.politico.eu/article/aust...
“Australian elections are a matter for Australians,” Anthony Albanese said
www.politico.eu/article/aust...
Aussie PM to Elon Musk: Don’t meddle in our election
“Australian elections are a matter for Australians,” Anthony Albanese said.
www.politico.eu
January 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Aussie PM to Elon Musk: Don’t meddle in our election
“Australian elections are a matter for Australians,” Anthony Albanese said
www.politico.eu/article/aust...
“Australian elections are a matter for Australians,” Anthony Albanese said
www.politico.eu/article/aust...
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Something something history rhymes something
January 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Something something history rhymes something
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If you told me people were lining up to write million dollar checks for the inauguration of a guy who a few short years ago laid siege to the Capitol in an attempted insurrection, I would've said you were crazy.
It turns out I was the crazy one.
It turns out I was the crazy one.
January 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
If you told me people were lining up to write million dollar checks for the inauguration of a guy who a few short years ago laid siege to the Capitol in an attempted insurrection, I would've said you were crazy.
It turns out I was the crazy one.
It turns out I was the crazy one.
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Donald was not convicted by a judge, crooked or otherwise.
Donald was convicted by 12 of his fellow New Yorkers. And they were unanimous in finding that the accusations of fraud against him were both valid and proven.
Donald was convicted by 12 of his fellow New Yorkers. And they were unanimous in finding that the accusations of fraud against him were both valid and proven.
January 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Donald was not convicted by a judge, crooked or otherwise.
Donald was convicted by 12 of his fellow New Yorkers. And they were unanimous in finding that the accusations of fraud against him were both valid and proven.
Donald was convicted by 12 of his fellow New Yorkers. And they were unanimous in finding that the accusations of fraud against him were both valid and proven.
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Trump’s Agenda is:
1. Leveraging politics to exponentially increase his net worth since 2016, which he has accomplished.
2. Deporting migrants who don’t work for Republican-owned businesses.
3. Cutting taxes & regs for billionaires.
4. Getting revenge on his enemies.
1. Leveraging politics to exponentially increase his net worth since 2016, which he has accomplished.
2. Deporting migrants who don’t work for Republican-owned businesses.
3. Cutting taxes & regs for billionaires.
4. Getting revenge on his enemies.
January 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Trump’s Agenda is:
1. Leveraging politics to exponentially increase his net worth since 2016, which he has accomplished.
2. Deporting migrants who don’t work for Republican-owned businesses.
3. Cutting taxes & regs for billionaires.
4. Getting revenge on his enemies.
1. Leveraging politics to exponentially increase his net worth since 2016, which he has accomplished.
2. Deporting migrants who don’t work for Republican-owned businesses.
3. Cutting taxes & regs for billionaires.
4. Getting revenge on his enemies.
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"Your Majesty, would you like to enjoy a refreshing beverage while you wait for the country you paid for?"
January 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
"Your Majesty, would you like to enjoy a refreshing beverage while you wait for the country you paid for?"
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Cybertruck bomber: "The top 1% decided long ago they weren’t going to bring everyone else with them. You are cattle to them… The income inequality in this country and cost-of-living is outrageous. The number of homeless on our street is embarrassing and disgusting."
www.mediaite.com/tv/wake-up-r...
www.mediaite.com/tv/wake-up-r...
‘WAKE UP!’ Read the Trump Hotel Bomber’s Chilling Messages Calling on ‘Militias’ to ‘Purge’ D.C. of Democrats
Police say the man who detonated a Tesla Cybertruck on Wednesday morning in front of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas called on Americans to use violence if necessary to get Democrats out of...
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January 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Cybertruck bomber: "The top 1% decided long ago they weren’t going to bring everyone else with them. You are cattle to them… The income inequality in this country and cost-of-living is outrageous. The number of homeless on our street is embarrassing and disgusting."
www.mediaite.com/tv/wake-up-r...
www.mediaite.com/tv/wake-up-r...
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"Israel’s push to normalise the mass killing of journalists threatens not just Palestinian media workers. If such behaviour in war zones is normalised, then no journalist, no matter what passport they carry, would be safe."
— #AJOpinion by Daoud Kuttab ⤵️
— #AJOpinion by Daoud Kuttab ⤵️
Silence on Israel’s massacres of journalists is dangerous to all
International media’s reluctance to show solidarity with Palestinian journalists could backfire.
aje.io
January 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"Israel’s push to normalise the mass killing of journalists threatens not just Palestinian media workers. If such behaviour in war zones is normalised, then no journalist, no matter what passport they carry, would be safe."
— #AJOpinion by Daoud Kuttab ⤵️
— #AJOpinion by Daoud Kuttab ⤵️
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She is relentless.
JK Rowling Ripped After She Tried To Mock David Tennant Following Anti-Trans Politician's Win
Yikes.
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January 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
She is relentless.