Margit Weisgal
@msmargit.bsky.social
Journalist on aging, education, former mkt prof., chronically curious. Author. Love to read, learn, cook.
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Finland ended homelessness with a housing first strategy that gave people apartments before they secured employment
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
December 8, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Finland ended homelessness with a housing first strategy that gave people apartments before they secured employment
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
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NEW: We sent a letter demanding that ICE end immigration detention at Fort Bliss, the same facility used to intern people of Japanese descent during World War II.
People detained at this facility are denied adequate food, medical care, and are physically and sexually abused by the guards.
People detained at this facility are denied adequate food, medical care, and are physically and sexually abused by the guards.
December 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
NEW: We sent a letter demanding that ICE end immigration detention at Fort Bliss, the same facility used to intern people of Japanese descent during World War II.
People detained at this facility are denied adequate food, medical care, and are physically and sexually abused by the guards.
People detained at this facility are denied adequate food, medical care, and are physically and sexually abused by the guards.
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What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
December 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
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ProPublica reports Trump signed mortgages in the 1990s claiming two different homes as his primary residence, a move his own allies later labeled fraud when done by others.
When asked, Trump hung up.
Hypocrisy isn’t a bug. It’s the business model.
When asked, Trump hung up.
Hypocrisy isn’t a bug. It’s the business model.
December 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
ProPublica reports Trump signed mortgages in the 1990s claiming two different homes as his primary residence, a move his own allies later labeled fraud when done by others.
When asked, Trump hung up.
Hypocrisy isn’t a bug. It’s the business model.
When asked, Trump hung up.
Hypocrisy isn’t a bug. It’s the business model.
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Colorado told the DOJ to “take a hike,” becoming the latest state to reject its request for private voter data. Read an exclusively-obtained email from the department revealing its push to access the state’s “unredacted voter registration” information👇
Colorado Tells DOJ ‘Take a Hike’ as It Rejects Demand for Statewide Voter Data
Read more here.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Colorado told the DOJ to “take a hike,” becoming the latest state to reject its request for private voter data. Read an exclusively-obtained email from the department revealing its push to access the state’s “unredacted voter registration” information👇
We already know the Constitution states unequivocally that those born in the USA are citizens. Period!
Trump signed an executive order in January denying citizenship to children born on American soil to undocumented immigrants and some temporary foreign residents.
Supreme Court Will Review Whether Trump’s Challenge To Birthright Citizenship Is Legal
Trump signed an executive order in January denying citizenship to children born on American soil to undocumented immigrants and some temporary foreign residents.
www.forbes.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We already know the Constitution states unequivocally that those born in the USA are citizens. Period!
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In a surprising twist, the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to let Texas use its mid-decade gerrymander for the 2026 midterm elections may end up strengthening California’s defense of its voter-approved map. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
SCOTUS Ruling on Texas Gerrymander Could Be Good News for California’s New Map
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:34 PM
In a surprising twist, the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to let Texas use its mid-decade gerrymander for the 2026 midterm elections may end up strengthening California’s defense of its voter-approved map. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Since we can’t ever expect Mike Johnson to do the right thing, we’re forcing a vote on extending ACA tax credits. And we only need four more members to sign the petition to make it happen.
Help us move the needle!
Help us move the needle!
Tell Congress: Support discharge petition to force vote on ACA tax credits
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
December 6, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Since we can’t ever expect Mike Johnson to do the right thing, we’re forcing a vote on extending ACA tax credits. And we only need four more members to sign the petition to make it happen.
Help us move the needle!
Help us move the needle!
I hope they are held accountable for destroying our country and our international programs. Most of all, we want the East Wing back along with USAID! 🙏
Do not feel hopeless or demoralized. We do what we can, when we can. Here’s something you can do.
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We CAN FIGHT BACK
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
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December 6, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I hope they are held accountable for destroying our country and our international programs. Most of all, we want the East Wing back along with USAID! 🙏
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Meanwhile, AG James is going after Jared Kushner for his financial kickbacks from the Saudis.
That's probably what is making his father-in-law exhale fire 🔥rn!
That's probably what is making his father-in-law exhale fire 🔥rn!
December 6, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Meanwhile, AG James is going after Jared Kushner for his financial kickbacks from the Saudis.
That's probably what is making his father-in-law exhale fire 🔥rn!
That's probably what is making his father-in-law exhale fire 🔥rn!
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NEW: Carol Loennig tells Nicoll Wallace on MSNOW that the DOJ intends to try and indict Letitia James a THIRD time.
The trouble with that is these multiple tries help James prove her vindictive and selective prosecution bid, and bolster a case to get the grand jury materials.
The trouble with that is these multiple tries help James prove her vindictive and selective prosecution bid, and bolster a case to get the grand jury materials.
December 5, 2025 at 9:45 PM
NEW: Carol Loennig tells Nicoll Wallace on MSNOW that the DOJ intends to try and indict Letitia James a THIRD time.
The trouble with that is these multiple tries help James prove her vindictive and selective prosecution bid, and bolster a case to get the grand jury materials.
The trouble with that is these multiple tries help James prove her vindictive and selective prosecution bid, and bolster a case to get the grand jury materials.
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Donald Trump is a full-on white supremacist. A racist bastard
December 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Donald Trump is a full-on white supremacist. A racist bastard
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Wow! The Supreme Court basically just said, if you want to do racial gerrymandering, have at it.
Let’s be clear, what Texas did was racial gerrymandering, plain and simple. SCOTUS just opened the floodgates.
Let’s be clear, what Texas did was racial gerrymandering, plain and simple. SCOTUS just opened the floodgates.
December 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Wow! The Supreme Court basically just said, if you want to do racial gerrymandering, have at it.
Let’s be clear, what Texas did was racial gerrymandering, plain and simple. SCOTUS just opened the floodgates.
Let’s be clear, what Texas did was racial gerrymandering, plain and simple. SCOTUS just opened the floodgates.
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This year, Trump’s DOJ has aggressively pursued lawsuits to impose stricter voting regulations — a total 180 from their founding mission to uphold those rights. We’ve monitored their every move. Stay updated on the DOJ’s most recent attacks below ⤵️
Timeline: Tracking the Trump Justice Department’s Anti-Voting Shift
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has long worked to protect voting rights. But since President Donald Trump returned to office, the DOJ’s voting section has done a dramatic 180. Today, rather than...
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December 5, 2025 at 12:37 PM
This year, Trump’s DOJ has aggressively pursued lawsuits to impose stricter voting regulations — a total 180 from their founding mission to uphold those rights. We’ve monitored their every move. Stay updated on the DOJ’s most recent attacks below ⤵️
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court ruled to allow Texas to proceed with using a racially discriminatory voting map.
Voters of color deserve to be heard – not silenced.
Voters of color deserve to be heard – not silenced.
December 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court ruled to allow Texas to proceed with using a racially discriminatory voting map.
Voters of color deserve to be heard – not silenced.
Voters of color deserve to be heard – not silenced.
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#Trump pardoned Tim Leiweke — who his own DOJ indicted in July for rigging a public university’s arena bid—
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
#Trump pardoned Tim Leiweke — who his own DOJ indicted in July for rigging a public university’s arena bid—
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
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Simply amazing that the Supreme Court declared an end to legal race discrimination in the affirmative action case two years ago and now allows overt racism in both immigration arrests and redistricting.
Using race to help minorities? Bad. Using it to discriminate against them? Very, very good.
Using race to help minorities? Bad. Using it to discriminate against them? Very, very good.
BREAKING: Supreme Court GRANTS Texas request to restore redistricting maps
apparent 6-3 ruling with the liberals in dissent @courthousenews.bsky.social
apparent 6-3 ruling with the liberals in dissent @courthousenews.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Simply amazing that the Supreme Court declared an end to legal race discrimination in the affirmative action case two years ago and now allows overt racism in both immigration arrests and redistricting.
Using race to help minorities? Bad. Using it to discriminate against them? Very, very good.
Using race to help minorities? Bad. Using it to discriminate against them? Very, very good.
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I had the absolute pleasure of joining @hcrichardson.bsky.social for a conversation yesterday: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N15L...
American Conversations: Zohran Mamdani
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I had the absolute pleasure of joining @hcrichardson.bsky.social for a conversation yesterday: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N15L...