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Capital & Main @capitalandmain.bsky.social · 13d

A six-year legal battle between Disney and its workers ends with a massive payout.

A California judge's approval of a $233 million settlement marks the final, official repudiation of Disney’s tactics in skirting a 2018 wage law known in Anaheim as Measure L.

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When Workers Unite, Even Disney Has to Listen

A six-year legal battle ends with a massive payout — and a reminder of what unions can achieve.

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The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales @americandreamdoc.bsky.social · 12d

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Read the latest from @capitalandmain.bsky.social about the campaign that won 50,000 Disneyland employees payouts for years of underpayment while working at the park!

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When Workers Unite, Even Disney Has to Listen

A six-year legal battle ends with a massive payout — and a reminder of what unions can achieve.

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Voices for Progress @voicesforprogress.org · Sep 8

ICYMI: @abigaildisney.bsky.social in the @nytopinion.nytimes.com — Disney parks & Trump’s tax plan have one thing in common: catering to the ultrawealthy at the expense of the middle class. #TrumpTaxScam #EconomicJustice

New York Times Opinion @nytopinion.nytimes.com · Sep 8

“Accessibility and affordability aren’t minor concerns; they should be guiding principles in a country that claims to be free and equal,” Abigail Disney, a descendant of Disney’s founders, writes in a letter to The Times.

Opinion | Disney World’s Window on America

Abigail Disney, a descendant of Disney’s founders, and other readers respond to an essay about Disney and America. Also: A stark contrast between two political parties.

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · Sep 2

Nearly 70% of Americans now believe the American dream doesn't hold true or never did, the highest in 15 years of polling on this topic.

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Exclusive | Americans Lose Faith That Hard Work Leads to Economic Gains, WSJ-NORC Poll Finds

Trump is contending with a disconnect between the nation’s sour outlook and traditional measures showing a robust economy.

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The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales @americandreamdoc.bsky.social · Jul 30

This year, make it a Workers' Labor Day!

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Workers' Labor Day

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Abigail Disney @abigaildisney.bsky.social · Jul 16

"Death & Taxes" takes a highly personal approach to addressing inequality in America—the relationship between a father and a son. @deathandtaxesfilm.bsky.social

Don't miss this powerful new film opening this weekend in NYC and next week in LA!

Learn more at www.deathandtaxesfilm.com.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · Jul 8

The last six months have delivered a series of blows to nonprofits and foundations — steep federal funding cuts; attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts; threats to organizations’ tax-exempt status; and more.
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The Fight to Protect the Social Sector

The lawyers, grant makers, policy wonks, faith leaders, organizers, fundraisers, philanthropists, and advocates making a difference. Plus, see the rest of our <a href="https://www.philanthropy.com/iss...

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Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · Jun 27

NEW: CEO pay has ballooned from 42x the average worker’s pay in 1980 to an outrageous 538x today, IPS @inequality.org researchers found. Wealth isn't trickling down, it's being vacuumed up.

There's a clear solution, says heiress @abigaildisney.bsky.social in @newrepublic.com: Tax people like her.

The Rich Should Be Paying More—and Yes, That Means Me

The last 50 years have been a sickening catastrophe for the working class and have created another class of people who really do think they’re better than everyone else. There is an obvious cure for t...

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The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales @americandreamdoc.bsky.social · Jun 24

ICYMI, here is the @newrepublic.com panel featuring @abigaildisney.bsky.social, ‪‬ @timothynoah.bsky.social, and @joeconason.bsky.social.

Moderated by @mjtoma.bsky.social.

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Where the Money Is: America’s obscene wealth gap

YouTube video by The New Republic

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · Jun 23

Privilege isn’t the problem in and of itself; it’s only positional. The problem is extreme wealth, inherited or earned, curdles quickly into entitlement.

And when entitlement is widely distributed among the very powerful, it becomes everybody’s problem.
https://trib.al/ITBKeXx

The Rich Should Be Paying More—and Yes, That Means Me

The last 50 years have been a sickening catastrophe for the working class and have created another class of people who really do think they’re better than everyone else. There is an obvious cure for their unearned sense of entitlement.

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Abigail Disney @abigaildisney.bsky.social · Jun 23

Read my latest essay for the @newrepublic.com - out today!

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The Rich Should Be Paying More—and Yes, That Means Me

The last 50 years have been a sickening catastrophe for the working class and have created another class of people who really do think they’re better than everyone else. There is an obvious cure for t...

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Patriotic Millionaires @patrioticmillionaires.org · May 27

In a new piece for The New Yorker, @eosnos.bsky.social spotlights the blatant pay-to-play schemes of the Trump administration.

Evan joined us at our conference in April, and we’re honored he highlighted our work as staunch opponents to Trump’s politics of plunder. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

Donald Trump’s Politics of Plunder

The greed of the new Administration has galvanized America’s aspiring oligarchs—and their opponents.

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The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales @americandreamdoc.bsky.social · May 23

Thank you for your interest in our film. We hope you enjoy it!

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · May 20

Philanthropist Abigail Disney urged donors and the leaders of major foundations and nonprofits to be braver with their giving in the face of funding freezes and cuts by the Trump administration and said when people act courageously, it encourages others to do the same.
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Abigail Disney Urges Donors to Be Braver About Giving

Donors and the leaders of major foundations and nonprofits should be willing to shoulder more risk, she says, especially at a time when more are fearful about speaking their minds.

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The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales @americandreamdoc.bsky.social · May 15

“Courage is working through fear, in spite of fear. I’ve never had a moment in my life when I wasn’t fearful. The trick is to hold on to your values through fear.”

Abigail Disney urges donors to be braver about their giving and shouldering more risk

Activist and philanthropist Abigail Disney urged donors and the leaders of major foundations and nonprofits to be braver with their giving, especially at a time when more are fearful about speaking th...

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Dawn Wolfe @drwolfe.bsky.social · May 1

Yes, the rich are different, but lucky the rest of us they're not all alike. For @insidephilanthropy.com here's a look at 8 orgs by/for rich people working to dismantle their own privilege. #philanthropy #taxtherich @ewdinstitute.bsky.social @solidaire.bsky.social @patrioticmillionaires.org

8 Organizations of Rich People Determined to Dismantle Their Own Privilege

While vilifying the very wealthy is easy to do and often justified, “the rich” aren’t a monolith. Here’s a look at organizations by and for wealthy people dedicated to combating economic inequality.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · May 1

This #MayDay, America’s unions have some demands.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · May 1

On International Workers’ Day, America’s unions celebrate the strength and solidarity of the labor movement and recommit to building worker power and justice around the world.

Solidarity forever! ✊
#MayDay

Our solidarity is our strength. May Day 2025 | AFL-CIO

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Sara Nelson @flyingwithsara.bsky.social · May 1

Happy May Day to the Working Class around the world. Great to receive this text from a union leader on the other side of the pond.

Picture of text message that reads: “Happy May Day!!! Sending love and solidarity always❤️✊🏽 saw that May Day is being marked today in the US- yey to reviving our movement’s history and culture!”

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Actors' Equity Association @actorsequity.bsky.social · May 1

May Day is an annual international commemoration celebrating the rights of workers. Today, we join workers across the country who are taking to the streets to stand up to the billionaires attacking our jobs and our communities.
In NYC? Join us! mobilize.us/nysaflcio/ev...

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UNITE HERE @unitehere.org · May 1

This International Workers Day comes amidst unprecedented attacks on our movement, but UNITE HERE is in the streets across North America with our allies marching, rallying, and picketing.

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The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales @americandreamdoc.bsky.social · Apr 21

Tonight in Irvine!

Join @abigaildisney.bsky.social for a free screening and panel discussion presented by the UC Irvine Labor Center and Urban Planning & Public Policy Department.

Free and open to the public. RSVP to attend.

socialecology.uci.edu/event/americ...

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The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales @americandreamdoc.bsky.social · Apr 18

This Monday, April 21st!

Join us for a screening and panel discussion presented by the UC Irvine Labor Center and Urban Planning & Public Policy Department at the UCI School of Social Ecology.

Free and open to the public with RSVP.

socialecology.uci.edu/event/americ...

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The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales @americandreamdoc.bsky.social · Apr 15

Upcoming Screening!

Join us in Irvine next Monday, April 21st @ 5:30 for a free screening and panel discussion with @abigaildisney.bsky.social and Artemis Bell in person!

Presented by the UC Irvine Labor Center at the UCI School of Social Ecology.

socialecology.uci.edu/event/americ...

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