Trudy Miller
@trudymiller.bsky.social
Flatlander in Maine. Owner of Social Capital community space in Belfast. Interested in politics (but trying to gain some distance,) interior architecture, family and travel.
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This is sobering but precise.
From Ludlow to Haymarket to Flint, the 20th Century gave us the 40-hour week, discretionary income and ultimately the American middle class. We will accept the slide back into subsistence poverty or we will have to fight the 20th Century all over again.
From Ludlow to Haymarket to Flint, the 20th Century gave us the 40-hour week, discretionary income and ultimately the American middle class. We will accept the slide back into subsistence poverty or we will have to fight the 20th Century all over again.
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
November 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
This is sobering but precise.
From Ludlow to Haymarket to Flint, the 20th Century gave us the 40-hour week, discretionary income and ultimately the American middle class. We will accept the slide back into subsistence poverty or we will have to fight the 20th Century all over again.
From Ludlow to Haymarket to Flint, the 20th Century gave us the 40-hour week, discretionary income and ultimately the American middle class. We will accept the slide back into subsistence poverty or we will have to fight the 20th Century all over again.
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amazing to live through recent elections and have someone straightfacedly argue that Democrats have nothing to gain from burnishing their labor bona fides or defending the civil service
November 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM
amazing to live through recent elections and have someone straightfacedly argue that Democrats have nothing to gain from burnishing their labor bona fides or defending the civil service
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🚨BREAKING🚨: We're going to win.
November 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
🚨BREAKING🚨: We're going to win.
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"the first step to winning an election is making it about what you can win on. Strategic campaigns begin with the question: How do I force the issues and conversations that most benefit my side to the fore?" www.weekendreading.net/p/bringing-a...
Bringing a Survey to a Gun Fight
“Pollingism” Has Failed Democrats and Voters. Here’s Why, and What to Do Instead.
www.weekendreading.net
November 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"the first step to winning an election is making it about what you can win on. Strategic campaigns begin with the question: How do I force the issues and conversations that most benefit my side to the fore?" www.weekendreading.net/p/bringing-a...
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It is increasingly difficult to argue against the first part of this in particular. #MEpolitics
No one from above is coming to save us. It’s up to us to organize, use our immense power as the working class, and win the world we deserve.
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
It is increasingly difficult to argue against the first part of this in particular. #MEpolitics
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morbidly curious over how many Senate Democrats would be "yea" votes on a GOP voter ID bill
November 11, 2025 at 12:54 AM
morbidly curious over how many Senate Democrats would be "yea" votes on a GOP voter ID bill
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Unfortunately still true bsky.app/profile/adam...
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
November 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Unfortunately still true bsky.app/profile/adam...
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Chuck Schumer is not built for this moment.
Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced. If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Chuck Schumer is not built for this moment.
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@senangusking.bsky.social I am a constituent and I am DEEPLY ANGRY that you not only will vote for this meaningless "compromise" but that you were one of the leaders putting it together. Do not try to run for re-election.
November 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
@senangusking.bsky.social I am a constituent and I am DEEPLY ANGRY that you not only will vote for this meaningless "compromise" but that you were one of the leaders putting it together. Do not try to run for re-election.
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Can’t wait to Schumer to learn that Trump has no intention of honoring an Obamacare deal as he is perhaps the only person in America who doesn’t realize this
November 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Can’t wait to Schumer to learn that Trump has no intention of honoring an Obamacare deal as he is perhaps the only person in America who doesn’t realize this
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It seems Trump was asleep in the Oval Office for longer than we realized. He missed 20 years of debate on healthcare reform cepr.net/publications...
Rip Van Winkle Comes to the White House: Trump Goes After “Money Sucking” Insurance Companies
Trump wants to get corporate profiteering out of health care? He probably doesn't really mean it, but let's consider the options.
cepr.net
November 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
It seems Trump was asleep in the Oval Office for longer than we realized. He missed 20 years of debate on healthcare reform cepr.net/publications...
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This is an absolutely insane administrative process. Within the space of a week, states were told by judges/White House
*no SNAP benefits
*half benefits
*full benefits
*pause provision of benefits.
Result is chaos, uncertainty, and uneven access to benefits depending on where people live.
*no SNAP benefits
*half benefits
*full benefits
*pause provision of benefits.
Result is chaos, uncertainty, and uneven access to benefits depending on where people live.
NEW: The Trump admin told states it must immediately "undo" the work to provide full food stamp benefits, or face penalties. The feds sent this in a late-night memo, only adding to the chaos and confusion around SNAP. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This is an absolutely insane administrative process. Within the space of a week, states were told by judges/White House
*no SNAP benefits
*half benefits
*full benefits
*pause provision of benefits.
Result is chaos, uncertainty, and uneven access to benefits depending on where people live.
*no SNAP benefits
*half benefits
*full benefits
*pause provision of benefits.
Result is chaos, uncertainty, and uneven access to benefits depending on where people live.
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yeah, I mean...we just saw Ds of every ideological stripe win sweeping victories in every kind of district.
it seems pretty clear that Golden's strategy of running against the Ds a la Manchin and Sinema has backfired spectacularly in an era of massive backlash to MAGA.
it seems pretty clear that Golden's strategy of running against the Ds a la Manchin and Sinema has backfired spectacularly in an era of massive backlash to MAGA.
It’s no walk in the park to serve in Congress, and I don’t begrudge Golden for stepping away. But it seems likely that his polling numbers among his own constituents factored into the decision.
Favorability:
16% favorable | 41% unfavorable
Deserves to be Re-elected?:
26% does | 57% doesn’t
Favorability:
16% favorable | 41% unfavorable
Deserves to be Re-elected?:
26% does | 57% doesn’t
November 8, 2025 at 1:30 AM
yeah, I mean...we just saw Ds of every ideological stripe win sweeping victories in every kind of district.
it seems pretty clear that Golden's strategy of running against the Ds a la Manchin and Sinema has backfired spectacularly in an era of massive backlash to MAGA.
it seems pretty clear that Golden's strategy of running against the Ds a la Manchin and Sinema has backfired spectacularly in an era of massive backlash to MAGA.
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Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man
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The elimination of USAID was an unforgivable moral atrocity that should haunt Trump, Elon Musk and Marco Rubio for the rest of their days and beyond
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The elimination of USAID was an unforgivable moral atrocity that should haunt Trump, Elon Musk and Marco Rubio for the rest of their days and beyond
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Graham Platner at the Chocolate Church in Bath. Full house. Seats 300. Begins by calling on attendees to support local food banks amid shutdown and suspension of SNAP assistance.
November 6, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Graham Platner at the Chocolate Church in Bath. Full house. Seats 300. Begins by calling on attendees to support local food banks amid shutdown and suspension of SNAP assistance.
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Susan Collins - deep in her deeply concerned soul - is just another right wing warmonger. #MESenate #MEPolitics
Sen. Collins votes against advancing Kaine/Paul resolution aimed at blocking military action in Venezuela
November 6, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Susan Collins - deep in her deeply concerned soul - is just another right wing warmonger. #MESenate #MEPolitics
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There you have it.
Susan Collins reportedly waits till the last minute to see if Trump needs her vote to let him keep killing people indiscriminately without due process; it turns out he DOES need it; so she provides it.
A pretty simple system! (Not so great for Maine. Or fishermen.) #MEpolitics
Susan Collins reportedly waits till the last minute to see if Trump needs her vote to let him keep killing people indiscriminately without due process; it turns out he DOES need it; so she provides it.
A pretty simple system! (Not so great for Maine. Or fishermen.) #MEpolitics
Susan Collins cast the deciding vote today to block a measure that would have required congressional approval for Trump to strike Venezuela. The deciding vote.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Senate sinks measure to block military action against Venezuela
Just two Republicans backed the measure, which would have required congressional approval for an attack on the South American nation.
www.politico.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:48 PM
There you have it.
Susan Collins reportedly waits till the last minute to see if Trump needs her vote to let him keep killing people indiscriminately without due process; it turns out he DOES need it; so she provides it.
A pretty simple system! (Not so great for Maine. Or fishermen.) #MEpolitics
Susan Collins reportedly waits till the last minute to see if Trump needs her vote to let him keep killing people indiscriminately without due process; it turns out he DOES need it; so she provides it.
A pretty simple system! (Not so great for Maine. Or fishermen.) #MEpolitics
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Gov. Janet Mills opposed the Question 2 gun safety referendum while her opponent Graham Platner supported it. 60% of Maine voters backed it, showing once again Mills' conservatism is out of step with most Mainers. open.substack.com/pub/andyobri...
Mills Fails to Defeat Gun Safety Referendum, Communist Defeats Nazi in Bangor & Other Election Night Take Aways
The election day returns were a soothing balm to progressives across Maine and the nation after living through the past eight months of corrupt, fascist rule in Washington.
open.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Gov. Janet Mills opposed the Question 2 gun safety referendum while her opponent Graham Platner supported it. 60% of Maine voters backed it, showing once again Mills' conservatism is out of step with most Mainers. open.substack.com/pub/andyobri...
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I do think yesterday’s results reinforced the dynamic that while much of the American leadership class is chickenshit, most of the electorate is not
November 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I do think yesterday’s results reinforced the dynamic that while much of the American leadership class is chickenshit, most of the electorate is not
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Today, as U.S. Rep. Jared Golden announced his decision to not seek reelection, Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap released the following statement:
November 5, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Today, as U.S. Rep. Jared Golden announced his decision to not seek reelection, Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap released the following statement:
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Last night’s election results sent a clear message. Here’s my statement.
TL;DR: Caving to Trump doesn’t win.
TL;DR: Caving to Trump doesn’t win.
November 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Last night’s election results sent a clear message. Here’s my statement.
TL;DR: Caving to Trump doesn’t win.
TL;DR: Caving to Trump doesn’t win.
Platner - Jackson - Dunlap
Let's go!!
Let's go!!
November 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Platner - Jackson - Dunlap
Let's go!!
Let's go!!
"Bowdoin grad wins New York City mayoral race" headline in the Bangor Daily News this morning. You have to love it :-)
November 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
"Bowdoin grad wins New York City mayoral race" headline in the Bangor Daily News this morning. You have to love it :-)
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up next, analysis of tonight’s election results…
in multiple races across the nation, voters tell the gop and president trump to fuck off
in multiple races across the nation, voters tell the gop and president trump to fuck off
November 5, 2025 at 3:18 AM
up next, analysis of tonight’s election results…
in multiple races across the nation, voters tell the gop and president trump to fuck off
in multiple races across the nation, voters tell the gop and president trump to fuck off