@kikiannsmith187.bsky.social
Almost retired, globetrotter, music enthusiast, foodie
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One of my companies informed me they cancelled a $2m conference in Florida. Why ?
They didn’t feel they could pass on the incremental cost of tariffs. So they are cutting expenses.
That’s a city that lost a ton of tourism revenue.
The cost of tariffs isn’t just the cost of the tariff
They didn’t feel they could pass on the incremental cost of tariffs. So they are cutting expenses.
That’s a city that lost a ton of tourism revenue.
The cost of tariffs isn’t just the cost of the tariff
March 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
One of my companies informed me they cancelled a $2m conference in Florida. Why ?
They didn’t feel they could pass on the incremental cost of tariffs. So they are cutting expenses.
That’s a city that lost a ton of tourism revenue.
The cost of tariffs isn’t just the cost of the tariff
They didn’t feel they could pass on the incremental cost of tariffs. So they are cutting expenses.
That’s a city that lost a ton of tourism revenue.
The cost of tariffs isn’t just the cost of the tariff
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The first victims of Trump’s trade war? Minnesotans struggling to pay their skyrocketing electric bill.
Minnesota cannot afford Trump’s billionaire-run economy. We have to put a stop to this madness.
www.startribune.com/ontario-slap...
Minnesota cannot afford Trump’s billionaire-run economy. We have to put a stop to this madness.
www.startribune.com/ontario-slap...
Ontario slaps 25% tax increase on electricity exports to US in response to Trump's trade war
Ontario’s premier announced that effective Monday it is charging 25% more for electricity to 1.5 million Americans. Canada’s most populous province provides electricity to Minnesota, New York and Mich...
www.startribune.com
March 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The first victims of Trump’s trade war? Minnesotans struggling to pay their skyrocketing electric bill.
Minnesota cannot afford Trump’s billionaire-run economy. We have to put a stop to this madness.
www.startribune.com/ontario-slap...
Minnesota cannot afford Trump’s billionaire-run economy. We have to put a stop to this madness.
www.startribune.com/ontario-slap...
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The federal government's free at-home COVID test distribution program has been suspended and is no longer accepting orders.
Free COVID at-home testing program with USPS suspended, not accepting orders
The federal government's free at-home COVID testing distribution program has been suspended.
www.axios.com
March 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The federal government's free at-home COVID test distribution program has been suspended and is no longer accepting orders.
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Investors appear increasingly worried about the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy.
Stocks slump yet again as fears grow about tariffs -- and a recession
Investors appear increasingly worried about the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy.
www.npr.org
March 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Investors appear increasingly worried about the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy.
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A federal judge has ruled that Trump illegally fired NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox and ordered her reinstatement.
This is a huge win for workers and unions — and a crucial reminder that Trump is not all-powerful.
Keep up the fight.
This is a huge win for workers and unions — and a crucial reminder that Trump is not all-powerful.
Keep up the fight.
Trump appeals order reinstating fired NLRB member, judge tells him 'president is not a king'
Gwynne Wilcox was the first National Labor Relations Board member ever fired. A judge said Trump does not have the power to fire board members 'at will.'
www.cnbc.com
March 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A federal judge has ruled that Trump illegally fired NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox and ordered her reinstatement.
This is a huge win for workers and unions — and a crucial reminder that Trump is not all-powerful.
Keep up the fight.
This is a huge win for workers and unions — and a crucial reminder that Trump is not all-powerful.
Keep up the fight.
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Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, died on Monday. On Friday at midnight, Parton released the song "If You Hadn't Been There" in his memory.
Dolly Parton pays homage to late husband Carl Dean with 'If You Hadn't Been There'
Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, died on Monday. On Friday at midnight, Parton released the song "If You Hadn't Been There" in his memory.
www.npr.org
March 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, died on Monday. On Friday at midnight, Parton released the song "If You Hadn't Been There" in his memory.
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Few people know 230 as well as Mike
Few people know 230 as well as Mike
Democracy is burning, and we need sites like Bluesky more than ever. And Senator Durbin wants to repeal 230, which would massively stifle the ability of sites like Bluesky to exist, while massively empowering X and Meta.
Why?
It seems that someone in his office doesn't understand 230.
Why?
It seems that someone in his office doesn't understand 230.
It’s time to repeal Section 230. We must be able to take social media companies to court for addicting kids and enabling drug trafficking on their platforms.
March 7, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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Few people know 230 as well as Mike
Few people know 230 as well as Mike
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The hit musical joins a number of other productions and acts that have pulled out of appearances at the Kennedy Center since President Trump took over the storied venue last month.
'Hamilton' cancels planned Kennedy Center performances
The hit musical joins a number of other productions and acts that have pulled out of appearances at the Kennedy Center since President Trump took over the storied venue last month.
www.npr.org
March 6, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The hit musical joins a number of other productions and acts that have pulled out of appearances at the Kennedy Center since President Trump took over the storied venue last month.
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🚨BREAKING: In 4-3 decision, Wisconsin Supreme Court reverses lower court decision and DISMISSES voter suppression lawsuit.
A big victory for our clients the WI Alliance for Retired Americans and voting rights in Wisconsin. Another stinging loss for the GOP! www.democracydocket.com/cases/wiscon...
A big victory for our clients the WI Alliance for Retired Americans and voting rights in Wisconsin. Another stinging loss for the GOP! www.democracydocket.com/cases/wiscon...
🚨 Brown v. Wisconsin Elections Commission
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
February 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🚨BREAKING: In 4-3 decision, Wisconsin Supreme Court reverses lower court decision and DISMISSES voter suppression lawsuit.
A big victory for our clients the WI Alliance for Retired Americans and voting rights in Wisconsin. Another stinging loss for the GOP! www.democracydocket.com/cases/wiscon...
A big victory for our clients the WI Alliance for Retired Americans and voting rights in Wisconsin. Another stinging loss for the GOP! www.democracydocket.com/cases/wiscon...
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Colombia President Gustavo Petro says he will impose a reciprocal 50% tariffs on US goods: “I resisted torture, and I resist you”
January 26, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Colombia President Gustavo Petro says he will impose a reciprocal 50% tariffs on US goods: “I resisted torture, and I resist you”
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Speaking of healthcare. Let's make @bsky.app the platform that fights misinformation. Some great follows are @drsusanoliver.bsky.social @jsm2334.bsky.social @therealtruther.bsky.social
Let's get them more followers and engagement than other platforms and let health science accounts find a home
Let's get them more followers and engagement than other platforms and let health science accounts find a home
January 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Speaking of healthcare. Let's make @bsky.app the platform that fights misinformation. Some great follows are @drsusanoliver.bsky.social @jsm2334.bsky.social @therealtruther.bsky.social
Let's get them more followers and engagement than other platforms and let health science accounts find a home
Let's get them more followers and engagement than other platforms and let health science accounts find a home
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I wasn't tracking this case about police brutality that went before SCOTUS on Wednesday. But thankfully @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social was.
Folks, these kind of standards are WHY police brutality is allowed to exist, and SCOTUS is likely about to make it worse.
ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/barne...
Folks, these kind of standards are WHY police brutality is allowed to exist, and SCOTUS is likely about to make it worse.
ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/barne...
Supreme Court (Again) Weighs How Easy It Should Be For Cops to Kill
In Barnes v. Felix, the Supreme Court will consider what legal standard to apply to the actions of cops who kill.
ballsandstrikes.org
January 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I wasn't tracking this case about police brutality that went before SCOTUS on Wednesday. But thankfully @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social was.
Folks, these kind of standards are WHY police brutality is allowed to exist, and SCOTUS is likely about to make it worse.
ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/barne...
Folks, these kind of standards are WHY police brutality is allowed to exist, and SCOTUS is likely about to make it worse.
ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/barne...
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We will have victories and setbacks, good days and bad. We must understand that this will not be over in one election or with the defeat of any one candidate. This is the fight of our generation, and it will take time. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
January 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
We will have victories and setbacks, good days and bad. We must understand that this will not be over in one election or with the defeat of any one candidate. This is the fight of our generation, and it will take time. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...