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mgonzo.bsky.social
The District
@mgonzo.bsky.social
Irreverent Mainer living and working in the DC international dev nonprofit sector. Existing somewhere at the intersection of Lit, Markets, History, Politics. Opinions my own.
When did Mark Zuckerberg turn into Andy Dick?
January 11, 2025 at 4:52 AM
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Happy New Year to all! Let’s smash some fashy faces in 2025!
January 1, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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December 20, 2024 at 6:34 PM
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A recent analysis found that when Trump imposed tariffs during his first term, companies who contributed to Republicans were more likely to be granted tariff exemptions.

Trump's corporate donors won't shoulder the cost of his trade wars.

It's crony capitalism at its worst.
Donations Improved Odds of Avoiding Trump Tariffs, Study Finds
Public companies whose executives donated to Republican candidates had a higher chance of winning exclusions from President-elect Donald Trump’s first-term tariffs on China, while those that gave to…
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November 27, 2024 at 2:10 AM