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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

An estimated 15.7 million workers use SNAP. It’s a lifeline for those in low-wage jobs.

Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.

Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.

Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.

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ByeLois @byelois.bsky.social · 3d

One last rant—we require politicians to live in the communities they serve because they need to have a personal investment in the work they do. If these dipshits can’t be bothered to even live in the same state, that tells you how little they’re invested in your community.

ByeLois @byelois.bsky.social · 3d

In LA their starting pay is higher than a teacher’s with a *fraction* of the education requirements. Policing isn’t even among the top ten most dangerous professions. Your roofers and garbage men risk their lives more each year.

ByeLois @byelois.bsky.social · 3d

Going down a rabbit hole now and learning that this “super commuting” from other states is not uncommon for police? And some people in my social circle are not at all surprised or upset?? Because they’re like “yeah, cost of living is high in a lot of places”??? But another god damn STATE????

ByeLois @byelois.bsky.social · 3d

In LA their starting pay is higher than a teacher’s with a *fraction* of the education requirements. Policing isn’t even among the top ten most dangerous professions. Your roofers and garbage men risk their lives more each year.

ByeLois @byelois.bsky.social · 3d

Going down a rabbit hole now and learning that this “super commuting” from other states is not uncommon for police? And some people in my social circle are not at all surprised or upset?? Because they’re like “yeah, cost of living is high in a lot of places”??? But another god damn STATE????

EXCLUSIVE: Millbrae police chief facing questions for allegedly commuting to work from Idaho

Can a police chief work for a city if he's living 646 miles away? Property records confirm that Millbrae Police Chief Eamonn Allen bought a house outside Boise, Idaho last year as concerns were raised...

abc7news.com

ByeLois @byelois.bsky.social · 3d

Going down a rabbit hole now and learning that this “super commuting” from other states is not uncommon for police? And some people in my social circle are not at all surprised or upset?? Because they’re like “yeah, cost of living is high in a lot of places”??? But another god damn STATE????

EXCLUSIVE: Millbrae police chief facing questions for allegedly commuting to work from Idaho

Can a police chief work for a city if he's living 646 miles away? Property records confirm that Millbrae Police Chief Eamonn Allen bought a house outside Boise, Idaho last year as concerns were raised...

abc7news.com

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 3d

The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.

Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.

The people who need help are not the problem.

It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.

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ByeLois @byelois.bsky.social · 3d

I’m having to report a lot of “unwanted sexual content” lately. I scroll this thing at work, people.

ByeLois @byelois.bsky.social · 3d

There’s only ever been one good response for Nazis.

Illustration of Captain America punching Hitler.

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drewtoothpaste @drewtoothpaste.bsky.social · 6d

this dystopia is completely ruining my enjoyment of fictional dystopia

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ByeLois @byelois.bsky.social · 7d

That bird is so satisfyingly smooth.

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ByeLois @byelois.bsky.social · 8d

Lying here trying to find the strength to get ready for work and my brain’s like

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ByeLois @byelois.bsky.social · 14d

lol I should have known 30 Rock already thought of this.

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