@harryboddy.bsky.social
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So the Republican Party has historically blocked:
-Paid sick leave
-Paid family & medical leave
-Universal childcare
-Universal pre-K
-Expanded Child Tax Credit
-Programs to support reproductive health
And they're wondering why more people aren't having children?
-Paid sick leave
-Paid family & medical leave
-Universal childcare
-Universal pre-K
-Expanded Child Tax Credit
-Programs to support reproductive health
And they're wondering why more people aren't having children?
April 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
So the Republican Party has historically blocked:
-Paid sick leave
-Paid family & medical leave
-Universal childcare
-Universal pre-K
-Expanded Child Tax Credit
-Programs to support reproductive health
And they're wondering why more people aren't having children?
-Paid sick leave
-Paid family & medical leave
-Universal childcare
-Universal pre-K
-Expanded Child Tax Credit
-Programs to support reproductive health
And they're wondering why more people aren't having children?
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Do not let Trump gaslight you into believing he has a mandate or is all powerful.
Most Americans don't support his cruel agenda.
His approval ratings are in the gutter.
Individuals and institutions are fighting back in courts and winning.
Keep up the fight.
Most Americans don't support his cruel agenda.
His approval ratings are in the gutter.
Individuals and institutions are fighting back in courts and winning.
Keep up the fight.
April 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Do not let Trump gaslight you into believing he has a mandate or is all powerful.
Most Americans don't support his cruel agenda.
His approval ratings are in the gutter.
Individuals and institutions are fighting back in courts and winning.
Keep up the fight.
Most Americans don't support his cruel agenda.
His approval ratings are in the gutter.
Individuals and institutions are fighting back in courts and winning.
Keep up the fight.
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The same Trump advisers who used a commercial app to discuss an upcoming secret military strike blasted Clinton for using a private server. Hegseth said she should be "criminally prosecuted for being so reckless with this kind of information." @karoun.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/u...
Trump Officials in Leaked Signal Chat Had Criticized Hillary Clinton’s Private Email Server
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who disclosed war plans in a Signal group with a journalist, condemned Mrs. Clinton’s actions in November 2016.
www.nytimes.com
March 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The same Trump advisers who used a commercial app to discuss an upcoming secret military strike blasted Clinton for using a private server. Hegseth said she should be "criminally prosecuted for being so reckless with this kind of information." @karoun.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/u...
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Trump to start lifting sanctions on Russia even without the full 30-day ceasefire he originally proposed, accepting a limited halt to strikes in Black Sea and on power plants while the rest of the war rages on. @constantmeheut.bsky.social @nechepurenko.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/w...
Ukraine and Russia Agree to Cease Fighting in the Black Sea, White House Says
The agreement announced after parallel sets of talks in Riyadh would be the first significant step toward the full cease-fire the Trump Administration had been pushing, but it still would fall short.
www.nytimes.com
March 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Trump to start lifting sanctions on Russia even without the full 30-day ceasefire he originally proposed, accepting a limited halt to strikes in Black Sea and on power plants while the rest of the war rages on. @constantmeheut.bsky.social @nechepurenko.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/w...
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Early voting begins today in pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Elon Musk spending $13 million to flip court & elect MAGA judge. After buying Washington he now wants to buy the states
"This race is first referendum on Musk-ism” says @benwikler.bsky.social
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Elon Musk spending $13 million to flip court & elect MAGA judge. After buying Washington he now wants to buy the states
"This race is first referendum on Musk-ism” says @benwikler.bsky.social
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election is a referendum on Elon Musk
“We'll find out whether Musk's millions are more powerful than the fury that Musk provokes among voters.”
www.motherjones.com
March 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Early voting begins today in pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Elon Musk spending $13 million to flip court & elect MAGA judge. After buying Washington he now wants to buy the states
"This race is first referendum on Musk-ism” says @benwikler.bsky.social
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Elon Musk spending $13 million to flip court & elect MAGA judge. After buying Washington he now wants to buy the states
"This race is first referendum on Musk-ism” says @benwikler.bsky.social
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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So the world's richest man spends a fortune backing Trump and is given the go-ahead to...
-Run an "efficiency" agency despite having billions in govt contracts
-Replace civil servants with his own cronies
-Gain access to sensitive Treasury payment systems
See the problem?
-Run an "efficiency" agency despite having billions in govt contracts
-Replace civil servants with his own cronies
-Gain access to sensitive Treasury payment systems
See the problem?
February 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
So the world's richest man spends a fortune backing Trump and is given the go-ahead to...
-Run an "efficiency" agency despite having billions in govt contracts
-Replace civil servants with his own cronies
-Gain access to sensitive Treasury payment systems
See the problem?
-Run an "efficiency" agency despite having billions in govt contracts
-Replace civil servants with his own cronies
-Gain access to sensitive Treasury payment systems
See the problem?
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After 14 yrs of Tory neglect patients in England hospitals dying in corridors, pregnant women miscarrying in side rooms.
Cupboards, car parks, bathrooms used as makeshift areas for patients
All to fund tax cuts for corporations & the rich and facilitate privatisation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cupboards, car parks, bathrooms used as makeshift areas for patients
All to fund tax cuts for corporations & the rich and facilitate privatisation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Patients dying in hospital corridors, say nurses
The Royal College of Nursing details harrowing cases from more than 5,000 nurses across the UK.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 16, 2025 at 7:04 AM
After 14 yrs of Tory neglect patients in England hospitals dying in corridors, pregnant women miscarrying in side rooms.
Cupboards, car parks, bathrooms used as makeshift areas for patients
All to fund tax cuts for corporations & the rich and facilitate privatisation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cupboards, car parks, bathrooms used as makeshift areas for patients
All to fund tax cuts for corporations & the rich and facilitate privatisation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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With Project 2025 architect Russell Vought helming the Trump White House’s budget office, Medicare and Social Security could take massive damage—despite Trump’s campaign pledge not to harm either program.
Your reminder that Project 2025 was always the MAGA Agenda.
Your reminder that Project 2025 was always the MAGA Agenda.
Trump's Nomination of Project 2025 Architect Means Social Security, Medicare 'Are At Risk' | Common Dreams
President-elect Donald Trump's selection of Russell Vought, a Project 2025 architect, to lead the White House budget office was seen as further evidence of the threat the incoming administration…
www.commondreams.org
January 15, 2025 at 9:29 PM
With Project 2025 architect Russell Vought helming the Trump White House’s budget office, Medicare and Social Security could take massive damage—despite Trump’s campaign pledge not to harm either program.
Your reminder that Project 2025 was always the MAGA Agenda.
Your reminder that Project 2025 was always the MAGA Agenda.
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Trump wants to cut the corporate tax rate to 15%. This would give...
-The 5 largest banks a $4.1B tax cut
-The 5 largest drug makers a $3.1B tax cut
-The 5 largest US oil companies a $2.5B tax cut
-The 5 largest grocery stores a $1.7B tax cut
Some populist, huh?
-The 5 largest banks a $4.1B tax cut
-The 5 largest drug makers a $3.1B tax cut
-The 5 largest US oil companies a $2.5B tax cut
-The 5 largest grocery stores a $1.7B tax cut
Some populist, huh?
Trump’s $50 Billion Tax Giveaway to the 100 Largest Corporations
Trump’s plan to slash the corporate tax rate would give the largest corporations a tax cut exceeding federal K-12 education spending.
www.americanprogressaction.org
January 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Trump wants to cut the corporate tax rate to 15%. This would give...
-The 5 largest banks a $4.1B tax cut
-The 5 largest drug makers a $3.1B tax cut
-The 5 largest US oil companies a $2.5B tax cut
-The 5 largest grocery stores a $1.7B tax cut
Some populist, huh?
-The 5 largest banks a $4.1B tax cut
-The 5 largest drug makers a $3.1B tax cut
-The 5 largest US oil companies a $2.5B tax cut
-The 5 largest grocery stores a $1.7B tax cut
Some populist, huh?
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In April 2024, Trump asked Big Oil execs for a $1 billion donation in exchange for deregulation and tax cuts.
Who helped broker Trump's dealings with Big Oil?
Doug Burgum — who testified today before the Senate to be Trump's secretary of the interior.
See how this works?
Who helped broker Trump's dealings with Big Oil?
Doug Burgum — who testified today before the Senate to be Trump's secretary of the interior.
See how this works?
Trump Picks Burgum for Interior Secretary
The North Dakota governor helped strengthen ties between the oil industry and President-elect Donald J. Trump.
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In April 2024, Trump asked Big Oil execs for a $1 billion donation in exchange for deregulation and tax cuts.
Who helped broker Trump's dealings with Big Oil?
Doug Burgum — who testified today before the Senate to be Trump's secretary of the interior.
See how this works?
Who helped broker Trump's dealings with Big Oil?
Doug Burgum — who testified today before the Senate to be Trump's secretary of the interior.
See how this works?
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The richest man on Earth, whose wealth has been heavily subsidized by billions of dollars in government contracts, spent a fortune putting Trump in the White House.
But it's not enough to just have the president's ear — now he'll have office space next to him too?
Oligarchy.
But it's not enough to just have the president's ear — now he'll have office space next to him too?
Oligarchy.
January 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The richest man on Earth, whose wealth has been heavily subsidized by billions of dollars in government contracts, spent a fortune putting Trump in the White House.
But it's not enough to just have the president's ear — now he'll have office space next to him too?
Oligarchy.
But it's not enough to just have the president's ear — now he'll have office space next to him too?
Oligarchy.
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The Telegraph has finally found some unemployed people it sympathises with
January 16, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The Telegraph has finally found some unemployed people it sympathises with
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How Mark Zuckerberg Undid Years of Work in a Single Week
His emulation of Elon Musk and Twitter is alienating the very users Threads was built to attract
slate.com/technology/2...
His emulation of Elon Musk and Twitter is alienating the very users Threads was built to attract
slate.com/technology/2...
How Mark Zuckerberg Undid Years of Work in a Single Week
His emulation of Elon Musk and Twitter is alienating the very users Threads was built to attract.
slate.com
January 17, 2025 at 6:25 AM
How Mark Zuckerberg Undid Years of Work in a Single Week
His emulation of Elon Musk and Twitter is alienating the very users Threads was built to attract
slate.com/technology/2...
His emulation of Elon Musk and Twitter is alienating the very users Threads was built to attract
slate.com/technology/2...
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Looking forward to that Daily Mail front page retracting its calls for Reeves to resign
Reasonably chunky drop in gilt yields this morning.
The GREAT PANIC of early 2025 has been wiped out.
The GREAT PANIC of early 2025 has been wiped out.
January 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Looking forward to that Daily Mail front page retracting its calls for Reeves to resign
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Tories still struggling to understand that attacking the state of the country in opposition doesn't work so well when you've only just been evicted after 14 years in government.
Nadine Dorries, "In 1987 we had 250,000 hospital beds for a population of 55 million" #BBCQT
"Today, in 2025, we only have 140,000 hospital beds and a population of 68 million"
Fiona Bruce, "So why didn't the Conservatives build more hospitals and have more beds?"
"Today, in 2025, we only have 140,000 hospital beds and a population of 68 million"
Fiona Bruce, "So why didn't the Conservatives build more hospitals and have more beds?"
January 17, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Tories still struggling to understand that attacking the state of the country in opposition doesn't work so well when you've only just been evicted after 14 years in government.
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I am disappointed with everyone on the QT panel and in the audience last night. I'm disappointed with all of you. Nadine Dorries was there and, as far as I can tell, not a single one asked her why Charlotte Owen is in the House of Lords but she isn't.
January 17, 2025 at 8:40 AM
I am disappointed with everyone on the QT panel and in the audience last night. I'm disappointed with all of you. Nadine Dorries was there and, as far as I can tell, not a single one asked her why Charlotte Owen is in the House of Lords but she isn't.
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✍️ UK’s ageing crisis: why immigration is an economic lifeline
With a shrinking workforce and declining birthrate, the UK relies on migrants to sustain its economy and vital services
By Geoff Thompson
@geoffshumba.bsky.social
With a shrinking workforce and declining birthrate, the UK relies on migrants to sustain its economy and vital services
By Geoff Thompson
@geoffshumba.bsky.social
UK’s ageing crisis: why immigration is an economic lifeline
With a shrinking workforce and declining birthrate, the UK relies on migrants to sustain its economy and vital services
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
January 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
✍️ UK’s ageing crisis: why immigration is an economic lifeline
With a shrinking workforce and declining birthrate, the UK relies on migrants to sustain its economy and vital services
By Geoff Thompson
@geoffshumba.bsky.social
With a shrinking workforce and declining birthrate, the UK relies on migrants to sustain its economy and vital services
By Geoff Thompson
@geoffshumba.bsky.social
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The corporate takeover of American politics was rapid and ruthless.
In the 1970s, I watched as thousands of corporate lobbyists descended on Washington. Fast forward to today, and lobbying has become a $3.7 billion dollar industry.
It all began with the Powell Memo.
In the 1970s, I watched as thousands of corporate lobbyists descended on Washington. Fast forward to today, and lobbying has become a $3.7 billion dollar industry.
It all began with the Powell Memo.
How the Corporate Takeover of American Politics Began | Robert Reich
The corporate takeover of American politics was rapid and ruthless.In 1976, I watched as thousands of corporate lobbyists descended on Washington. Fast forwa...
www.youtube.com
January 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The corporate takeover of American politics was rapid and ruthless.
In the 1970s, I watched as thousands of corporate lobbyists descended on Washington. Fast forward to today, and lobbying has become a $3.7 billion dollar industry.
It all began with the Powell Memo.
In the 1970s, I watched as thousands of corporate lobbyists descended on Washington. Fast forward to today, and lobbying has become a $3.7 billion dollar industry.
It all began with the Powell Memo.
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So it's dangerous for China to have the ability to access our data and manipulate us via social media apps.
But it's okay for America's billionaires to have the ability to access our data and manipulate us via social media apps.
Do I have this right?
But it's okay for America's billionaires to have the ability to access our data and manipulate us via social media apps.
Do I have this right?
January 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
So it's dangerous for China to have the ability to access our data and manipulate us via social media apps.
But it's okay for America's billionaires to have the ability to access our data and manipulate us via social media apps.
Do I have this right?
But it's okay for America's billionaires to have the ability to access our data and manipulate us via social media apps.
Do I have this right?
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Tories will consider means testing pension triple-lock, Badenoch says.
UK state pension is one of the lowest in OECD countries.
It is the only/main source of income for majority of pensioners.
Tory plan to impoverish/kill pensioners; won't tax the rich.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK state pension is one of the lowest in OECD countries.
It is the only/main source of income for majority of pensioners.
Tory plan to impoverish/kill pensioners; won't tax the rich.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Tories will consider means testing pension triple-lock, Badenoch says
Major policy shift follows speech admitting the Tories made mistakes and offered policies without plans while in power
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Tories will consider means testing pension triple-lock, Badenoch says.
UK state pension is one of the lowest in OECD countries.
It is the only/main source of income for majority of pensioners.
Tory plan to impoverish/kill pensioners; won't tax the rich.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK state pension is one of the lowest in OECD countries.
It is the only/main source of income for majority of pensioners.
Tory plan to impoverish/kill pensioners; won't tax the rich.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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New UK pensions minister has called to scrap ‘rubbish’ triple lock on state pension.
Labour/Tories gunning for pensioners, condemning them to poverty.
The issue isn't Young v Old. It is justice, equity, humanity. Young will get old too & face premature death.
Fight for rights.
archive.ph/NmDpE
Labour/Tories gunning for pensioners, condemning them to poverty.
The issue isn't Young v Old. It is justice, equity, humanity. Young will get old too & face premature death.
Fight for rights.
archive.ph/NmDpE
New pensions minister has called to scrap ‘rubbish’ triple lock
Torsten Bell criticised the policy in his previous job as a think-tank boss, but it puts him in conflict with Keir Starmer’s defence of it
www.thetimes.com
January 17, 2025 at 7:58 AM
New UK pensions minister has called to scrap ‘rubbish’ triple lock on state pension.
Labour/Tories gunning for pensioners, condemning them to poverty.
The issue isn't Young v Old. It is justice, equity, humanity. Young will get old too & face premature death.
Fight for rights.
archive.ph/NmDpE
Labour/Tories gunning for pensioners, condemning them to poverty.
The issue isn't Young v Old. It is justice, equity, humanity. Young will get old too & face premature death.
Fight for rights.
archive.ph/NmDpE
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Trump's treasury nominee Scott Bessent, who is worth ~$500 million, warned of "economic calamity" if Trump's tax cuts for the rich are not extended.
But when asked if we should raise the federal minimum wage above the current paltry $7.25/hr, he said no.
Economic populism.
But when asked if we should raise the federal minimum wage above the current paltry $7.25/hr, he said no.
Economic populism.
Trump’s Treasury pick rejects minimum wage hike, champions tax breaks
Scott Bessent summarized the incoming administration’s perspective perfectly: Yes to tax breaks for the wealthy, no to increasing the minimum wage.
www.msnbc.com
January 17, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Trump's treasury nominee Scott Bessent, who is worth ~$500 million, warned of "economic calamity" if Trump's tax cuts for the rich are not extended.
But when asked if we should raise the federal minimum wage above the current paltry $7.25/hr, he said no.
Economic populism.
But when asked if we should raise the federal minimum wage above the current paltry $7.25/hr, he said no.
Economic populism.
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This has always been the GOP's strategy:
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
4) Repeat.
Don't let them get away with it.
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
4) Repeat.
Don't let them get away with it.
January 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This has always been the GOP's strategy:
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
4) Repeat.
Don't let them get away with it.
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
4) Repeat.
Don't let them get away with it.
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So it's dangerous for China to have the ability to access our data and manipulate us via social media apps.
But it's okay for America's billionaires to have the ability to access our data and manipulate us via social media apps.
Do I have this right?
But it's okay for America's billionaires to have the ability to access our data and manipulate us via social media apps.
Do I have this right?
January 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
So it's dangerous for China to have the ability to access our data and manipulate us via social media apps.
But it's okay for America's billionaires to have the ability to access our data and manipulate us via social media apps.
Do I have this right?
But it's okay for America's billionaires to have the ability to access our data and manipulate us via social media apps.
Do I have this right?
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Amazon, Meta, GM, Google, and Microsoft have donated millions to Trump's inauguration.
America's largest corporations and wealthiest executives are showering Trump's inaugural with cash for one simple reason: to ensure they receive another round of trickle-down tax cuts.
America's largest corporations and wealthiest executives are showering Trump's inaugural with cash for one simple reason: to ensure they receive another round of trickle-down tax cuts.
Big Firms and Billionaires Curry Favor With Trump By Giving Millions For His Inauguration Festivities
Apple’s Cook, Open AI’s Altman, Amazon, Google & GM Among Biggest Donors–All Could be Deeply Impacted by GOP Tax Legislation
4taxfairness.substack.com
January 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Amazon, Meta, GM, Google, and Microsoft have donated millions to Trump's inauguration.
America's largest corporations and wealthiest executives are showering Trump's inaugural with cash for one simple reason: to ensure they receive another round of trickle-down tax cuts.
America's largest corporations and wealthiest executives are showering Trump's inaugural with cash for one simple reason: to ensure they receive another round of trickle-down tax cuts.