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Check out my discussion with @wallachlori.bsky.social
director of @rethinktrade.bsky.social with the @econliberties.bsky.social about how our trade deficit is up and manufacturing jobs have cratered under Trump.
Are we better off now under Trump?

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Trump’s Trade Turmoil and the Vanishing American Factory

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December 16, 2025 at 10:24 PM

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#BlueCollarWriter Labor News Update - December 16, 2025:
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December 16, 2025 at 10:25 PM

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December 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM

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Times are tough and every dollar counts. If you find value in our reporting, analysis, and support for workers and unions, please consider supporting BlueCollarWriter Labor Media. Every contribution helps keep independent labor journalism strong.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM

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#BlueCollarWriter Labor News Update - December 15, 2025:
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December 15, 2025 at 10:30 PM

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#BlueCollarWriter Labor News Update - December 11, 2025:
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December 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM

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Hell’s Not Far Off: Rediscovering A Forgotten Voice in Appalachia’s Labor Struggle
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December 11, 2025 at 4:48 AM

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#BlueCollarWriter Labor News Update - December 10, 2025:
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December 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM

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#BlueCollarWriter Labor News Update - December 10, 2025:
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December 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM

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#BlueCollarWriter Labor News Update - December 9, 2025:
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December 9, 2025 at 11:22 PM

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#BlueCollarWriter Labor News Update - December 8, 2025:
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December 8, 2025 at 11:45 PM

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Power At Work

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Josh Howard’s “Hell’s Not Far Off” shines a light on Bruce Crawford and Appalachia’s labor movement. Matt Alley's piece for @poweratwork.bsky.social unpacks Howards book and shows why Crawford’s legacy matters right now. Read more at poweratwork.us/hells-not-fa...!