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Debbie Berkowitz
@debbieberkowitz.bsky.social
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Worker safety policy expert. Former OSHA COS and Senior Policy Advisor 2009-2015. Fellow at Georgetown’s Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor.
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Christina Jewett @by-cjewett.bsky.social · 5d
NEW: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s close ally has raised ethical concerns by leading legal efforts on vaccines, fluoride and Tylenol.

His vaccine efforts are largely funded by a nonprofit led by a man who said in July that polio "is like having a cold."

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/h...
Kennedy’s Ties to Ally Leading Vaccine Lawsuits Raise Ethical Concerns
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Debbie Berkowitz @debbieberkowitz.bsky.social · 16h
“Legal ethics experts said Mr Siri’s efforts were troubling because of potential effect on public policy in ways that might benefit his clients.” Just thinking:seems part of the pattern- change rules to win lawsuits, make us all much less healthy in the process,to enrich those changing the rules.
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Christina Jewett @by-cjewett.bsky.social · 5d
NEW: The same day Pres. Trump announced a link b/t Tylenol & autism, Aaron Siri, Kennedy's former campaign lawyer, petitioned the FDA to add a warning.

He told me that he did not know if his office, which sought clients, had any against makers of Tylenol.

Gift: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/h...
Kennedy’s Ties to Ally Leading Vaccine Lawsuits Raise Ethical Concerns
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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 1d
One consideration for discussions of gun violence in Chicago. www.pbump.net/o/the-red-st...
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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 1d
A Dem legislator raised a good point in a CNN interview today: if you want to combat gun violence in Chicago, why not look at where the guns are coming from? www.pbump.net/o/the-red-st...
The red-state invasion that worsened Chicago gun violence
President Trump's eager deployment of federal and federalized troops is ostensibly rooted in fighting crime. Maybe he actually believes that; he did apparently see some footage from 2020 on the TV and...
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Dean Baker @deanbaker13.bsky.social · 2d
btw, here's my short story on how the mainstream media lied about the economy to push the "people are hurting" story cepr.net/publications...
My Six Favorite Untruths About the Biden-Harris Economy
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Geoff Garin @geoffgarin.bsky.social · 7d
Very good, as always, from John Harwood.

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Stop the Lying, Trump and Republicans Own This Government Shutdown
Recent US government shutdowns stem from a common root cause: the extremism of the modern MAGA Republican Party.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7d
CNBC: "Very disappointing. It's a weak number. This is private sector jobs for September. The total comes in -32,000. And that was a surprise because economists were looking for an increase of 51,000. Also, the revision was not good. August now showing -3,000 compared to the initial read of 54,000"
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Bob Shull @bobhasathought.bsky.social · 7d
Shocker: inadequately funding DOL while child labor violations spiked made it harder for DOL to stamp out child labor.

DOL Child Labor Work Strained as Violations Rose, Report Says news.bloomberglaw.com/employee-ben...
DOL Child Labor Work Strained as Violations Rose, Report Says
Federal enforcement of child labor laws faced a shortage of resources as violations spiked nationwide in 2023, the Labor Department’s internal auditor said in a new report.
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Geoff Garin @geoffgarin.bsky.social · 8d
This, plus Trump will be blamed both for a shutdown and raising the cost of healthcare
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Andy Craig @andycraig.bsky.social · 9d
"Dems will get blamed for a shutdown" as opposed to what, all the friendly coverage and positive credit they'd get for caving yet again? This whole premise is built on a delusion about what the alternative is. There's no cowering in the corner and being so inoffensive they won't still attack you.
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Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 9d
Democrats are fighting to save millions of Americans' healthcare while Donald Trump is posting insane racist disinfo slop
Screenshot of Trump tweeting a racist/fake video of the Democratic leadership
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Chuck Schumer @schumer.senate.gov · 9d
Donald Trump says that a shutdown is a tremendously negative mark on the president.

But he’d rather shut the government down than protect your health care.
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Florida Policy Institute @floridapolicy.bsky.social · 12d
The latest FPI report, which found that there are 611,000+ outdoor workers in Florida, recommends establishing and enforcing statewide heat-illness prevention standards.

Read the latest from Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD 👇
www.floridapolicy.org/posts/high-h...
High Heat, Higher Responsibility (2025): The Sunshine State Must Enact Policies to Protect Working Floridians
An estimated 611,100 Floridians work outdoor jobs.
www.floridapolicy.org
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Geoff Garin @geoffgarin.bsky.social · 13d
These guys are so drunk with power and extremist that they don't know that this is a terrible story for them with everyday Americans.
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Linsey Marr @linseymarr.bsky.social · 13d
Glad to see the toxic fume problem being addressed. Gift link to unlocked article:

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Geoff Garin @geoffgarin.bsky.social · 14d
Trump is conceding the 21st century to our competitors and raising energy costs for consumers in the process, all because he joined at the hip to the fossil fuel industry. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
US intends to cancel $13 billion in funds for green energy
The U.S. Department of Energy intends to cancel more than $13 billion in funds that the Biden administration had pledged to subsidize wind, solar, batteries and electric vehicles, it said on Wednesday.
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Geoff Garin @geoffgarin.bsky.social · 16d
Old constitutional crisis: President disobeys the Supreme Court.

New constitutional crisis: Supreme Court disobeys the Constitution.
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Debbie Berkowitz @debbieberkowitz.bsky.social · 19d
Incredible reporting on the costs of the Trump Administration’s destruction of a tiny but vital safety research agency that both corporate America and workers depend on to stay healthy and alive at work. This is not making anyone healthy again. No doubt this will lead to more injuries and death.
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Josh Eidelson @josheidelson.bsky.social · 20d
New @businessweek.bsky.social feature: On a budget of $1 per American, NIOSH conducts or funds most US research on how to keep workers alive & well. The Trump Administration decided to blow it up.
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Based on interviews with 40+ current/recent staff throughout NIOSH
How Trump Broke Corporate America’s Most Valuable Consultant
Businesses are begging the White House and RFK Jr. to rethink their massive cuts to Niosh, a workplace research agency that saves the US billions of dollars a year.
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Geoff Garin @geoffgarin.bsky.social · 21d
Strong response by @schumer.senate.gov to this new wave of censorship.
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Steven Greenhouse @greenhousenyt.bsky.social · 25d
Donald Trump won the election by promising to reduce prices, especially grocery prices, on Day One.

It hasn't happened. The price of ground beef is up 13%, eggs are up 11%, and coffee prices have jumped 21%

TRUMP ISN'T DELIVERING ON HIS ECONOMIC PROMISES.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Analysis | Trump faces same economic challenges that cost Harris her White House bid
President Donald Trump faces a similar economic environment to the one that cost Kamala Harris the White House.
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Debbie Berkowitz @debbieberkowitz.bsky.social · 28d
Bravo to NYT and @hannahdreier.bsky.social
U.S. Wildfire Fighters to Mask Up After Decades-Long Ban on Smoke Protections www.nytimes.com/2025/09/09/u...
U.S. Wildfire Fighters to Mask Up After Decades-Long Ban on Smoke Protections
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James Fallows @jfallows.bsky.social · Sep 6
More people in DC than in Wyoming or Vermont. Coming up on Alaska and North Dakota.

Per capita, we pay more federal income tax than any of the states. (Incl NY, CA, CT, etc.)

Voice in Congress: Zero.

Have never before felt as much DC-specific patriotism—across race and class—as now.
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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · Sep 6
This is what democracy looks like! A people united will never be defeated. We want federal forces out of DC NOW! #WeAreAllDC #FreeDC
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Geoff Garin @geoffgarin.bsky.social · Sep 2
Republican Medicaid cuts putting women in rural areas at risk
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Philip Bump @pbump.com · Sep 2
Created an interactive I'll update frequently that tracks Trump's time, uh, "working remotely." www.pbump.net/o/an-officia...
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Debbie Berkowitz @debbieberkowitz.bsky.social · Sep 2
Robberies spike in D.C. Friday, Saturday despite anti-crime surge
Despite stepped up federal patrols on D.C. streets, a spike in robberies was reported Friday and Saturday. It was not immediately explained.
By Martin Weil

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Robberies spike in D.C. Friday, Saturday despite anti-crime surge
Despite stepped up federal patrols on D.C. streets, a spike in robberies was reported Friday and Saturday. It was not immediately explained.
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Debbie Berkowitz @debbieberkowitz.bsky.social · Sep 2
Labor Day Protests Denounce Trump While Supporting Workers www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/u...
Labor Day Protests Denounce Trump While Supporting Workers
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