The top 1% now owns more than $54 trillion in wealth.

That’s 468 times more than the bottom 50%.

One man — Elon Musk — owns more than the bottom half COMBINED.

This is what I mean when I talk about oligarchy.

100 billionaire families spent $2.6 billion in the 2024 election.

70% of these donations went to Republicans.

Now, Republicans in Congress are gearing up to slash essential programs to pay for another round of tax cuts for the rich.

This is what oligarchy looks like.

LIVE: Cory Booker speaks on the Senate floor YouTube video by Associated Press

Are you listening? It’s the least you can do.
Powerful, substantive, passionate. A clarion call to stand.
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Oscar-winning Palestinian director attacked by Israeli settlers, detained by army Israeli settlers beat up Hamdan Ballal, one of the Palestinian co-directors of the documentary film No Other Land, in the occupied West Bank, according to witnesses. He was then detained by the Israel...

Israeli settlers beat up Hamdan Ballal, one of the Palestinian co-directors of the documentary film No Other Land, in the occupied West Bank, according to witnesses. He was then detained by the Israeli military.

Trump and Musk are going after Social Security, Medicaid, the VA, and public education.

In what universe, in what world, in what religion is it morally acceptable to cut programs for hungry children in order to reward the wealthy?

US employers cut more jobs last month than any February since 2009 | CNN Business The Trump administration’s massive federal cuts and swelling feelings of economic uncertainty helped fuel a recession-level spike in layoffs last month, new data showed Thursday.

"It’s the 12th highest monthly job cuts total in the 32 years Challenger has been tracking them.

"The 11 others (4 came during the Covid pandemic) all occurred when the US was in a recession..."

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This is what House Republicans voted for tonight.

Another reminder that we have socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest.

Y’all—I am a HS social studies teacher in Maine and my brilliant former student was Gov Pritzker’s campaign manager. So proud! Also, listen and get your buckets ready.

A good day to be a Mainer indeed. 🌲🫎🦞

JFK Library in Dorchester temporarily closed due to workers' ‘sudden dismissal.’ National Archives says it will reopen Wednesday - The Boston Globe “The sudden dismissal of federal employees at the JFK Library forced the museum to close today,” the JFK Library Foundation said in a statement.

President Trump is firing American workers who monitor bird flu outbreaks, safeguard nuclear facilities, and now those who promote American history in Dorchester – all to help pay for tax breaks for billionaires and giant corporations.

Mainers! Who is in??

Hoping to get to this lecture tomorrow at Bowdoin College. Join me!

Raskin: "Elon Musk, you may have illegally seized power over the financial payments systems of the Treasury, but you don't control the money of the American people. The US Congress does that under Article 1 of the Constitution ... we don't have a fourth branch of government called 'Elon Musk'"

What you can do Ten ways to resist Trump II

Trump II has begun. Many people are asking: “What can I do now?”

Here are 10 recommendations. Please let me know your thoughts, and if you have anything else you'd like to add to the list.

When Margaret Thatcher wants to cuddle, you’re going to cuddle. (She is very much the ruler of our house and appropriately named. Our Iron Lady.) 🐈🩷

I like MadFit—she has thousands of workouts to choose from.

Israel’s leaders committed genocide in Gaza and must pay for it. Their political and media allies must too | Owen Jones This unprecedented slaughter could not have happened without powerful cheerleaders. Hold them to account Unless those complicit in the Gaza genocide are held to account, the brutal consequences will be felt far beyond that shattered land. The ceasefire…

Israel’s leaders committed genocide in Gaza and must pay for it. Their political and media allies must too | Owen Jones

Seminary graduate here for this! If this upsets you and you say you’re a Christian…I have questions.

2025 thoughts: 🏳️‍⚧️ and 🌈 are perfect and loved. We have one 🌎. Science🟰real. No human is illegal. BLM. Government off our bodies. We are on indigenous land. Health care (including eyes and teeth) is a right. Raise the minimum wage. Invest in public education. Ban assault rifles. Vote. Tax the rich.

Trying to start 2025 with a little less oligarchy and capitalism in my life. Broke up with Goodreads (Amazon owned) and joined StoryGraph. Follow me at BreeinMaine to share book recommendations.

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