Will Petrik
@will-petrik.bsky.social
All people deserve freedom, dignity, and economic security. Opinions are my own and not that of my employer.
I live in Columbus, OH with my partner and our two cats.
I live in Columbus, OH with my partner and our two cats.
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It's incredibly disturbing that Ohio #Republicans passed this bill in the first place....but your advocacy pushed the governor to VETO it‼️🎉
Contact Governor DeWine to thank him: bit.ly/MikeDeWine
www.cleveland.com/open/2025/12...
Contact Governor DeWine to thank him: bit.ly/MikeDeWine
www.cleveland.com/open/2025/12...
December 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
It's incredibly disturbing that Ohio #Republicans passed this bill in the first place....but your advocacy pushed the governor to VETO it‼️🎉
Contact Governor DeWine to thank him: bit.ly/MikeDeWine
www.cleveland.com/open/2025/12...
Contact Governor DeWine to thank him: bit.ly/MikeDeWine
www.cleveland.com/open/2025/12...
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“I know it’s scary and I know that there’s a lot of doubt, but now is the time for us to find our heroism.”
@markruffalo.bsky.social hopes to see you in the streets on October 18: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
@markruffalo.bsky.social hopes to see you in the streets on October 18: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
September 19, 2025 at 1:49 AM
“I know it’s scary and I know that there’s a lot of doubt, but now is the time for us to find our heroism.”
@markruffalo.bsky.social hopes to see you in the streets on October 18: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
@markruffalo.bsky.social hopes to see you in the streets on October 18: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
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Tim Walz: "I'll tell you what doesn't make people feel safe -- a tank next to Chipotle. It's stupid and it's for the cameras ... where are the 'don't tread on me' people?"
September 17, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Tim Walz: "I'll tell you what doesn't make people feel safe -- a tank next to Chipotle. It's stupid and it's for the cameras ... where are the 'don't tread on me' people?"
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New polling shows that 1 in 7 Americans report using Buy Now, Pay Later service like Klarna, Affirm, and Afterpay to get groceries.
www.axios.com/2025/08/04/g...
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Most U.S. adults stressed by grocery costs: poll
Just 14% said the price of groceries was not a source of stress.
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August 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
New polling shows that 1 in 7 Americans report using Buy Now, Pay Later service like Klarna, Affirm, and Afterpay to get groceries.
www.axios.com/2025/08/04/g...
www.axios.com/2025/08/04/g...
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As we watch corporations capitulate to this regime of the bullies, by the bribes, for the billionaires, let’s recall that ‘we the people’ are the ones who make the world go round. We must be the ones who decide what comes next.
July 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
As we watch corporations capitulate to this regime of the bullies, by the bribes, for the billionaires, let’s recall that ‘we the people’ are the ones who make the world go round. We must be the ones who decide what comes next.
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CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
July 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Let's go, Zohran Mamdani!! Feeling inspired and hopeful 🩵💚
Zohran Mamdani stunned former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who conceded the New York City mayoral primary race to the 33-year-old state lawmaker. trib.al/KfNebEQ
June 25, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Let's go, Zohran Mamdani!! Feeling inspired and hopeful 🩵💚
If you see headlines with "flat tax," it's a scam. This is a tax cut for the rich.
According to Policy Matters, over $1 billion will go to people making over $140,000 each year, rather than being invested in improving the quality of life in Ohio. No one making under $100,000 will see a dime.
According to Policy Matters, over $1 billion will go to people making over $140,000 each year, rather than being invested in improving the quality of life in Ohio. No one making under $100,000 will see a dime.
June 4, 2025 at 12:28 PM
If you see headlines with "flat tax," it's a scam. This is a tax cut for the rich.
According to Policy Matters, over $1 billion will go to people making over $140,000 each year, rather than being invested in improving the quality of life in Ohio. No one making under $100,000 will see a dime.
According to Policy Matters, over $1 billion will go to people making over $140,000 each year, rather than being invested in improving the quality of life in Ohio. No one making under $100,000 will see a dime.
The House Republican majority passed the "Big Ugly Bill."
According to CBPP, the bill would take away healthcare coverage from 15 million people and take away food assistance (SNAP) from an estimated 2 million children. 1/
According to CBPP, the bill would take away healthcare coverage from 15 million people and take away food assistance (SNAP) from an estimated 2 million children. 1/
May 23, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The House Republican majority passed the "Big Ugly Bill."
According to CBPP, the bill would take away healthcare coverage from 15 million people and take away food assistance (SNAP) from an estimated 2 million children. 1/
According to CBPP, the bill would take away healthcare coverage from 15 million people and take away food assistance (SNAP) from an estimated 2 million children. 1/
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A reminder that if the minimum wage had kept pace with worker productivity gains since the 1960s, it would now be nearly $26 an hour.
May 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
A reminder that if the minimum wage had kept pace with worker productivity gains since the 1960s, it would now be nearly $26 an hour.
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To the cartoonist who drew this, well done.
May 18, 2025 at 3:33 AM
To the cartoonist who drew this, well done.
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Belief in the myth of meritocracy (ie, falling into just-world bias) also undermines support for redistributive policies. Because it makes it seem like rich people deserve to be rich, and poor people deserve to be poor. And thus that sharing the wealth would just reward the "undeserving." 3/
April 1, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Belief in the myth of meritocracy (ie, falling into just-world bias) also undermines support for redistributive policies. Because it makes it seem like rich people deserve to be rich, and poor people deserve to be poor. And thus that sharing the wealth would just reward the "undeserving." 3/
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West Coast numbers are coming in, and estimates have now surpassed 5 million. People are still pouring into the streets—nearly 2% of the American population is rising up. America, we are so proud of you. You did it.
April 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
West Coast numbers are coming in, and estimates have now surpassed 5 million. People are still pouring into the streets—nearly 2% of the American population is rising up. America, we are so proud of you. You did it.
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Congratulations to Judge Susan Crawford on her victory, and to the people of Wisconsin for electing a judge who believes in the rule of law and protecting our freedoms.
April 2, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Congratulations to Judge Susan Crawford on her victory, and to the people of Wisconsin for electing a judge who believes in the rule of law and protecting our freedoms.
A 🧵 on the Ohio House state budget proposal (the House substitute budget bill).
We all need resources and opportunities to live a decent life. Yet today, too many families in Ohio are struggling to make ends meet. The latest proposal could make things worse for many of our neighbors. 1/
We all need resources and opportunities to live a decent life. Yet today, too many families in Ohio are struggling to make ends meet. The latest proposal could make things worse for many of our neighbors. 1/
April 2, 2025 at 2:59 AM
A 🧵 on the Ohio House state budget proposal (the House substitute budget bill).
We all need resources and opportunities to live a decent life. Yet today, too many families in Ohio are struggling to make ends meet. The latest proposal could make things worse for many of our neighbors. 1/
We all need resources and opportunities to live a decent life. Yet today, too many families in Ohio are struggling to make ends meet. The latest proposal could make things worse for many of our neighbors. 1/
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America is THIRSTY for any sign of leadership. If you're the sort of a person whose entire career depends on having people look at and like you, perhaps you'd like to step up and shine.
April 1, 2025 at 11:02 PM
America is THIRSTY for any sign of leadership. If you're the sort of a person whose entire career depends on having people look at and like you, perhaps you'd like to step up and shine.
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I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.
April 2, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.
While the House speaker says universal school meals are a "huge amount of waste," faith leaders are calling on state lawmakers to make sure kids, adults and families have the food, healthcare and resources they need.
By @nckevns.bsky.social
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/03/26/o...
By @nckevns.bsky.social
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/03/26/o...
March 26, 2025 at 10:18 AM
While the House speaker says universal school meals are a "huge amount of waste," faith leaders are calling on state lawmakers to make sure kids, adults and families have the food, healthcare and resources they need.
By @nckevns.bsky.social
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/03/26/o...
By @nckevns.bsky.social
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/03/26/o...
In his state of the state speech, Gov. DeWine said, “We cannot our full potential as a state until each Ohioan reaches their fullest potential.”
I agree 100% with that.
And, far too many people aren’t in a position to reach their full potential. 1/
I agree 100% with that.
And, far too many people aren’t in a position to reach their full potential. 1/
March 12, 2025 at 6:48 PM
In his state of the state speech, Gov. DeWine said, “We cannot our full potential as a state until each Ohioan reaches their fullest potential.”
I agree 100% with that.
And, far too many people aren’t in a position to reach their full potential. 1/
I agree 100% with that.
And, far too many people aren’t in a position to reach their full potential. 1/
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Over 9 in 10 Americans agree: Medicaid is important for their community.
Protecting health care for working families isn't a partisan issue. Save Medicaid. No cuts.
Protecting health care for working families isn't a partisan issue. Save Medicaid. No cuts.
The Public’s Views on Potential Changes to Medicaid | KFF
Amid discussion of changes to the Medicaid program, most of the public say that Medicaid is important to their local communities. About two in ten favor cuts to Medicaid spending. Support for Medicaid...
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March 7, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Over 9 in 10 Americans agree: Medicaid is important for their community.
Protecting health care for working families isn't a partisan issue. Save Medicaid. No cuts.
Protecting health care for working families isn't a partisan issue. Save Medicaid. No cuts.