Jhumpa Bhattacharya
@jhumpa.bsky.social
Bengali Badass. Centering Black women for economic justice. Co-pres for Maven Collaborative.
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“The government is shutting down HUD systemically,” a housing lawyer told me. “It rolls back the clock to the pre-Civil Rights age.” www.thenation.com/article/poli...
HUD Is Refusing to Enforce Anti-Discrimination Law—and Won’t Let Anyone Else Do It, Either
The initial chaos of layoffs has been followed by a concerted effort by the Trump administration to halt the enforcement of the Fair Housing Act.
www.thenation.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
“The government is shutting down HUD systemically,” a housing lawyer told me. “It rolls back the clock to the pre-Civil Rights age.” www.thenation.com/article/poli...
The current President is fighting to starve American families is the only talking point.
November 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The current President is fighting to starve American families is the only talking point.
The economy is not doing well if there are unhoused people on the streets, childcare is aggressively unaffordable and the unemployment rate for Black people is at 7%.
September 25, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The economy is not doing well if there are unhoused people on the streets, childcare is aggressively unaffordable and the unemployment rate for Black people is at 7%.
“Too often overlooked, Black women’s positioning in the labor market is a critical early warning for the health and equity of our broader economy.”
My latest for @npquarterly.bsky.social
nonprofitquarterly.org/black-womens...
My latest for @npquarterly.bsky.social
nonprofitquarterly.org/black-womens...
Black Women’s Unemployment Signals Trouble for All - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Rising unemployment rates for Black women signal a deeper economic issue, but funders and policymakers are critical in correcting the trend.
nonprofitquarterly.org
September 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
“Too often overlooked, Black women’s positioning in the labor market is a critical early warning for the health and equity of our broader economy.”
My latest for @npquarterly.bsky.social
nonprofitquarterly.org/black-womens...
My latest for @npquarterly.bsky.social
nonprofitquarterly.org/black-womens...
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The NYC penthouse crowd is squawking: “If you raise our taxes, we’ll leave!” 🐦 Spoiler: they won’t.
The City’s millionaires + billionaires may never ride a free city bus, but they can’t ignore the fact that the everyday people who do are the ones who keep NYC thriving as the capital of the world.
The City’s millionaires + billionaires may never ride a free city bus, but they can’t ignore the fact that the everyday people who do are the ones who keep NYC thriving as the capital of the world.
Tax the Rich. They'll Stay
Mamdani’s plan to tax New York’s millionaires has the penthouse crowd aflutter. History and data show they won’t fly the coop.
www.rollingstone.com
August 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The NYC penthouse crowd is squawking: “If you raise our taxes, we’ll leave!” 🐦 Spoiler: they won’t.
The City’s millionaires + billionaires may never ride a free city bus, but they can’t ignore the fact that the everyday people who do are the ones who keep NYC thriving as the capital of the world.
The City’s millionaires + billionaires may never ride a free city bus, but they can’t ignore the fact that the everyday people who do are the ones who keep NYC thriving as the capital of the world.
The caucasity of it all.
I’m so tired.
I’m so tired.
August 19, 2025 at 12:13 AM
The caucasity of it all.
I’m so tired.
I’m so tired.
Black and brown voters seriously asking Dems “what have you done for me lately” and their response is “but white working class voters….”
July 31, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Black and brown voters seriously asking Dems “what have you done for me lately” and their response is “but white working class voters….”
Hats off to New Yorkers tonight for getting this very, very right.
June 25, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Hats off to New Yorkers tonight for getting this very, very right.
If you don't see the connection between what is happening to Black women in the labor market and the crusade against keeping America diverse and equitable, you are doing it all wrong.
www.washingtoninformer.com/black-women-...
www.washingtoninformer.com/black-women-...
More Than 106,000 Black Women Lost Jobs Last Month
Black women experienced the largest job loss in April, with their unemployment rate rising to 6.1%. The overall Black unemployment rate also increased.
www.washingtoninformer.com
May 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
If you don't see the connection between what is happening to Black women in the labor market and the crusade against keeping America diverse and equitable, you are doing it all wrong.
www.washingtoninformer.com/black-women-...
www.washingtoninformer.com/black-women-...
Feeling like you need a little hope and inspiration this wretched tax day? Check out my new piece with @npquarterly.bsky.social advocating for us to dream big and create a new tax system that centralizes communal care - a lesson from Black women.
nonprofitquarterly.org/putting-an-e...
nonprofitquarterly.org/putting-an-e...
Putting an End to Quiet Violence: What Tax Justice Looks Like - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
The US tax system has long harmed Black people. While the time for reform may not seem auspicious, organizing now could pay big dividends when the time is right.
nonprofitquarterly.org
April 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Feeling like you need a little hope and inspiration this wretched tax day? Check out my new piece with @npquarterly.bsky.social advocating for us to dream big and create a new tax system that centralizes communal care - a lesson from Black women.
nonprofitquarterly.org/putting-an-e...
nonprofitquarterly.org/putting-an-e...
Maven Collaborative has entered the tax chat! Check out our new report and 3-part series with @npquarterly.bsky.social highlighting the toll non-federal taxes take on Black people as well as solutions for a better system for us all.
nonprofitquarterly.org/series/how-t...
nonprofitquarterly.org/series/how-t...
April 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Maven Collaborative has entered the tax chat! Check out our new report and 3-part series with @npquarterly.bsky.social highlighting the toll non-federal taxes take on Black people as well as solutions for a better system for us all.
nonprofitquarterly.org/series/how-t...
nonprofitquarterly.org/series/how-t...
Putting an End to Quiet Violence: What Tax Justice Looks Like - nonprofitquarterly.org/putting-an-e...
Putting an End to Quiet Violence: What Tax Justice Looks Like - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
The US tax system has long harmed Black people. While the time for reform may not seem auspicious, organizing now could pay big dividends when the time is right.
nonprofitquarterly.org
April 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Putting an End to Quiet Violence: What Tax Justice Looks Like - nonprofitquarterly.org/putting-an-e...
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Thanks @bunkhistory.bsky.social for featuring The Plunder of Black America: How the Racial Wealth Gap Was Made now available @yalepress.bsky.social www.bunkhistory.org/works/the-pl...
The Plunder of Black America: How the Racial Gap Was Made
Discover content related to The Plunder of Black America in the Bunk archives.
www.bunkhistory.org
March 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Thanks @bunkhistory.bsky.social for featuring The Plunder of Black America: How the Racial Wealth Gap Was Made now available @yalepress.bsky.social www.bunkhistory.org/works/the-pl...
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If you're sinking in defeatism and wondering if there’s any point in protesting, here’s a detailed look at the astonishing amount of resistance happening — and how it's making a difference.
Resistance to Trump is everywhere — inside the first 50 days of mass protest
From mass refusals to boycotts to walkouts, regular Americans are bravely pushing back against the administration and having an impact.
wagingnonviolence.org
March 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
If you're sinking in defeatism and wondering if there’s any point in protesting, here’s a detailed look at the astonishing amount of resistance happening — and how it's making a difference.
Sometimes forcing them to do nothing (shutdown) is better than letting them do whatever they want.
March 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Sometimes forcing them to do nothing (shutdown) is better than letting them do whatever they want.
The current administration is preparing to sign an order to dismantle the dep of edu and Dems are busy censoring a Black elder who was showing righteous anger. 🤦🏾♀️
March 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The current administration is preparing to sign an order to dismantle the dep of edu and Dems are busy censoring a Black elder who was showing righteous anger. 🤦🏾♀️
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Racist lies about a coordinated "mass rape" campaign on 10/7 are used to justify the genocide—and have fueled increased sexual violence against Palestinians. Victims aren't seeing their stories told anywhere, discouraging them from coming fwd. I talked to Palestinian legal advocates+activists:
Palestinian women allege sexual violence by Israel since Oct. 7
Palestinian women are punished for reporting Israeli soldiers for abuse amid unsubstantiated claims of sexual violence by Hamas
prismreports.org
March 5, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Racist lies about a coordinated "mass rape" campaign on 10/7 are used to justify the genocide—and have fueled increased sexual violence against Palestinians. Victims aren't seeing their stories told anywhere, discouraging them from coming fwd. I talked to Palestinian legal advocates+activists:
DON’T WATCH. Read about it later to stay informed but don’t give him the ratings, something he cares about.
March 5, 2025 at 2:23 AM
DON’T WATCH. Read about it later to stay informed but don’t give him the ratings, something he cares about.
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Many Black & brown immigrants who worked as house cleaners, caregivers, & gardeners in Los Angeles County lost work after the Eaton & Palisades fires destroyed thousands of homes. Immigrants recovering from fires turn to local support organizations, @andreagtrrz.bsky.social reports.
Immigrants recovering from LA fires turn to local organizations
Many Black and brown immigrants who worked as house cleaners, caregivers, and gardeners lost work after fires destroyed thousands of homes
prismreports.org
February 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Many Black & brown immigrants who worked as house cleaners, caregivers, & gardeners in Los Angeles County lost work after the Eaton & Palisades fires destroyed thousands of homes. Immigrants recovering from fires turn to local support organizations, @andreagtrrz.bsky.social reports.
If you are still posting on X, YOU ARE DOING IT WRONG. Make it irrelevant by not using it!
February 13, 2025 at 6:55 PM
If you are still posting on X, YOU ARE DOING IT WRONG. Make it irrelevant by not using it!
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NEW POLLING 🚨: Voters across party lines oppose the latest GOP plan to gut vital programs and shower billionaires with more tax breaks.
Americans don't want lawmakers messing with their Social Security and Medicare. Our latest with
@thesbpc.bsky.social and @dataforprogress.org in @politico.com ⬇️
Americans don't want lawmakers messing with their Social Security and Medicare. Our latest with
@thesbpc.bsky.social and @dataforprogress.org in @politico.com ⬇️
February 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
NEW POLLING 🚨: Voters across party lines oppose the latest GOP plan to gut vital programs and shower billionaires with more tax breaks.
Americans don't want lawmakers messing with their Social Security and Medicare. Our latest with
@thesbpc.bsky.social and @dataforprogress.org in @politico.com ⬇️
Americans don't want lawmakers messing with their Social Security and Medicare. Our latest with
@thesbpc.bsky.social and @dataforprogress.org in @politico.com ⬇️
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NEW with @groundwork.bsky.social work and @thesbpc.bsky.social:
Rather than give tax breaks to corporations and wealthy households, voters want programs like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP to be protected or expanded.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2025/2/...
Rather than give tax breaks to corporations and wealthy households, voters want programs like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP to be protected or expanded.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2025/2/...
February 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
NEW with @groundwork.bsky.social work and @thesbpc.bsky.social:
Rather than give tax breaks to corporations and wealthy households, voters want programs like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP to be protected or expanded.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2025/2/...
Rather than give tax breaks to corporations and wealthy households, voters want programs like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP to be protected or expanded.
www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2025/2/...
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NEW POLL from @dataforprogress.org / @thesbpc.bsky.social / @groundwork.bsky.social shows voters across party lines and demographics REJECT attacks on borrowers & the student loan safety net to pay for tax cuts for the ultra wealthy.
Poll: protectborrowers.org/new-poll-ove...
Highlights below 🧵
Poll: protectborrowers.org/new-poll-ove...
Highlights below 🧵
![New poll: Voters across party lines and demographics oppose attacks on borrowers & the student loan safety net to fund tax cuts for the rich. [logo of Groundwork Collaborative, logo of Data for Progress, logo of Student Borrower Protection Center]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nxplpfqvshf7ugncsoqbd3xk/bafkreiff2dwrfyqzq45jqcynydkqeyvdnkythbfdlmlyd73u6rvytf3hii@jpeg)
February 11, 2025 at 10:11 PM
NEW POLL from @dataforprogress.org / @thesbpc.bsky.social / @groundwork.bsky.social shows voters across party lines and demographics REJECT attacks on borrowers & the student loan safety net to pay for tax cuts for the ultra wealthy.
Poll: protectborrowers.org/new-poll-ove...
Highlights below 🧵
Poll: protectborrowers.org/new-poll-ove...
Highlights below 🧵