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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 21h

Montana Senator Daines actually told the truth about opposing health subsidies for 15 million people. Plus the jobs report shows Trump's economy hitting small businesses hardest. Read more:

Thoughts From the Shutdown

Trump’s shutdown chaos, his “America Fourth” foreign policy moves, and a bleak ADP jobs report highlight the growing costs of his presidency.

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 1d

From spying on Leonidas Iza to dissolving civil groups, Ecuador’s new laws are dismantling democracy. “These laws expand the powers of the executive and security forces without sufficient accountability" - CEPR's Pedro Labayen Herrera:

Noboa Tightens Grip with Ecuador’s Transparency Law | FairPlanet

Ecuador’s crackdown on Indigenous leaders and civil society under President Daniel Noboa is exposing concerning surveillance and repression.

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 2d

We urge the immediate release of David Adler, a close CEPR collaborator, and other members of the Global Sumud Flotilla. Thank you to @rokhanna.bsky.social for your support — we hope other US lawmakers will follow this lead.

Ro Khanna @rokhanna.bsky.social · 2d

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 3d

Ecuador slides toward authoritarianism. Indigenous leader Leonidas Iza's trial exposes state surveillance targeting civil society. "Noboa is exploiting Ecuador's security crisis to extend his authority" - CEPR's Pedro Labayen Herrera:

Noboa Tightens Grip with Ecuador’s Transparency Law | FairPlanet

Ecuador’s crackdown on Indigenous leaders and civil society under President Daniel Noboa is exposing concerning surveillance and repression.

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 4d

150k+ federal employees left under the deferred resignation program. SSA is overwhelmed, wait times are up, offices are shuttered, and millions risk delays in benefits. Cutting expertise doesn’t save money, it hurts real people. More from @centeronbudget.bsky.social http://bit.ly/4o7gXaq

Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 5d

Why did economists miss the Biden manufacturing boom? Heather Boushey reveals how factory construction doubled, wage growth hit record highs for low earners, & unemployment stayed below 4% for 30 months straight—all while experts predicted disaster.
🎧 New episode! http://bit.ly/46Y8uiS

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AFT @aft.org · 7d

Trump & Republicans have control of the White House & Congress, but still can't pass a budget & refuse to negotiate.

Our paychecks, healthcare, & schools are NOT bargaining chips. Congress needs to stop the games & do their jobs.

Tell your rep: REJECT the #TrumpShutdown.

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 5d

The labor market is showing clear signs of weakness: 4 months of slow job growth, unemployment at 4.3%, and wage growth is slowing. Black workers & young people are being hit hardest. Not a recession—yet—but these are concerning trends. https://cepr.net/publications/september-2025-jobs-preview/

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 7d

Did your afternoon open up? Join us in person TODAY at Georgetown University.

Don't miss Brazilian civil society leaders discussion of democracy, human rights & social movements. This is a rare opportunity.. A reception follows. Register: https://forms.gle/HCcUABjkiyApW2268

Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 8d

Please join Brazilian civil society leaders at Georgetown University on 10/1 from 2-5 PM for a discussion on democracy, human rights & justice. A reception will follow. Register to attend. We hope you can attend this timely conversation. https://forms.gle/HCcUABjkiyApW2268

Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 8d

Wind and solar are the cheapest energy we have. EVs under $10k and battery storage make renewables practical right now. Yet Trump urges more oil and gas as US costs. Affordability is clean energy, from @deanbaker13.bsky.social ; http://bit.ly/4q18JCq

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 8d

Fun fact: Adding a $1K out-of-pocket cap to traditional #Medicare would cost $44B. #MedicareAdvantage overpayments? $84B annually. We could literally improve traditional Medicare for HALF what we're wasting on private insurance middlemen. Policy is about priorities.

Can We Just Admit that We're Wasting Money on Medicare Advantage?

Medicare Advantage overpayments cost taxpayers billions. As oversight stalls, is it time to admit traditional Medicare is the more efficient path?

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 12d

In 2025, teachers are paid nearly 27% LESS than others with the same education. That's the LARGEST gap on record since the late 1970s. Adjusted for inflation, teachers actually earn less today than a DECADE ago. Closing this gap is essential for our schools’ future. @epi.org

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 12d

In 2025, teachers are paid nearly 27% LESS than others with the same education. That's the LARGEST gap on record since the late 1970s. Adjusted for inflation, teachers actually earn less today than a DECADE ago. Closing this gap is essential for our schools’ future. @epi.org

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 12d

90% of #Medicare beneficiaries live where 1-2 insurers dominate. These companies game the system through "upcoding" - making patients appear sicker to get higher payments. Meanwhile, seniors get stuck with limited doctor networks.

Can We Just Admit that We're Wasting Money on Medicare Advantage?

Medicare Advantage overpayments cost taxpayers billions. As oversight stalls, is it time to admit traditional Medicare is the more efficient path?

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 12d

🔴 HAPPENING NOW: "Uncertain Times" webinar starts at 11:30am ET! Join economists & policy experts for real talk about work, health & our economic future. Still time to jump in: https://bit.ly/UncertainTimes925

Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 12d

🚨 TONIGHT 6PM at Busboys and Poets! Final hours to register. Greg Grandin & @ryangrim.bsky.social discuss how Latin America remade global politics & what it means for Trump's expansionist agenda. Hope through social democracy! Francesca Emanuele opens.

Greg Grandin’s America, América: A New History of the New World – Book Discussion

Explore CEPR’s focus areas by topic and region. Our work provides timely, data-driven research and analysis on a broad range of critical domestic and international policy issues.

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 13d

⏰ TOMORROW: The economy vs. reality—what's the real story? Find out Sept 25th with experts from @brookings.edu , @umich.edu & NYU. Last chance to register for this FREE webinar at 11:30am ET: https://bit.ly/UncertainTimes925

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John Schmitt @jschmittwdc.bsky.social · 13d

"The teacher pay penalty reached a record high in 2024"

Latest in a long series from @ceprdc.bsky.social economist Sylvia Allegretto, in a joint report with @epi.org.

Link to full report:
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A line chart titled "Average weekly wages of public school teachers and other college graduates ($2024), 1979–2024." The chart displays two trend lines. The top line, for "Other college grads," shows a steady increase from $1,580 in 1979 to $2,361 in 2024. The bottom line, for "Public school teachers," shows a much flatter trajectory, starting at $1,219 in 1979 and ending at $1,447 in 2024. The gap in weekly wages between the two groups widens substantially over the period shown. The source is cited as the Economic Policy Institute and CEPR.

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 13d

🔥 TOMORROW: Latin America's historical struggles for social democracy could model our future. Hear Greg Grandin & @ryangrim.bsky.social discuss how the past illuminates the present. Remarks from Francesca Emanuele.

Greg Grandin’s America, América: A New History of the New World – Book Discussion

Explore CEPR’s focus areas by topic and region. Our work provides timely, data-driven research and analysis on a broad range of critical domestic and international policy issues.

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Ben Zipperer @benzipperer.org · 13d

The teacher pay penalty continues to grow.

Public school teachers are paid only 73 cents for every dollar paid to similar college graduates

New data from Sylvia Allegretto @epi.org and @ceprdc.bsky.social

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Common Dreams @commondreams.org · 13d

The gap between the weekly wages of US public school teachers and other college graduates not only continued to grow last year, but "reached a record high," according to @ceprdc.bsky.social and @epi.org. www.commondreams.org/news/teacher...

Gap Between Wages of US Teachers and Other College Grads Grows | Common Dreams

The gap between the weekly wages of US public school teachers and other college graduates not only continued to grow last year, but "reached a record high."

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 13d

Trump's military strike on a Venezuelan boat killed 11 people - marking a dangerous new form of warfare where the US claims the right to execute civilians from the air. Legal experts call these "illegal killings." Mark Weisbrot breaks it down in Newsweek:

Trump Military Attack on Venezuelan Boat Intends To Redefine War | Opinion

The president's new powers to kill alleged drug traffickers may also pose new threats at home.

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 13d

We have the resources to fix this. The question is whether we value education enough to pay teachers what they're worth.

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 13d

Many students today forgo a teaching career because teacher pay continually falls further behind that of other careers. Is it any wonder we have teacher shortages and recruitment crises?

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