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People twist themselves into knots over nothing. Most of us are aware that tasks must be performed for our society to continue functioning, but people will argue against things like UBI and other social policy because…people won’t do things unless you put a metaphorical gun to their head?

UBI helping people meet basic needs with a sturdy foundation doesn’t kill ambition, it frees it from desperation.

Survival is the floor.
Aspiration is the ceiling.

People don’t stop striving when they’re secure, they aim higher for: love, status, luxuries, and meaning. #UBI

"Students in the treatment group [getting $50 a week in UBI] attended 1.23 more days of school, and spent close to half their funds on essentials like food and groceries... One 12th grader in a survey mentioned using the money to feed their siblings."

The UBI also improved their financial literacy.

There was a 27% reduction in ER visits for those getting $200/mo in UBI compared to the control group—217 ER visits per 1,000 vs. 318 per 1,000. Specifically, there were fewer visits related to behavioral health and substance use crises, as well as fewer hospital admissions that originated in the ER

Three obvious things must be done to address our permanent and worsening housing crisis, despite all the opposition:
1. Give people money w/ #UBI, #CO2Dividend, and #LandValueDividend
2. Prevent land speculation with #LVT
3. Let people build more housing. #YIMBY
Extra: #UHC w/ Mental Health Coverage

incredible pull from one of these groupchats of people controlling the entire world

“I never thought *I* would be affected by a trade war” sobs man who spent $300M supporting the “start a trade war with every country” party

Climate Inaction Could Cost 1/3 Of Global GDP This Century, BCG Warns The Big 3 consulting firm finds that most harms come from productivity losses, but also reveals how nations could avoid 90% of climate damage.

“Billions of people will lose their livelihoods and economic output reduced by up to 34% if the Earth is allowed to warm by 3 degrees Celsius this century, but investing less than 2% of GDP now could eliminate most of those losses, a groundbreaking new report found”
www.forbes.com/sites/davidr...

BREAKING: HUNDREDS of New Yorkers have swarmed and shut down the Tesla dealer in Manhattan. Six have been arrested after occupying the showroom. Protests are erupting across America to reject Musk's billionaire regime. This is how we beat fascism.

Mass direct action.
#TeslaTakedown

Is America great again yet?

I love when they talk about public spending like it's a cheat code to making the economy better and add that we need to immediately stop using it so everything is a little worse.

Legal counsel representing federal employees is now being targeted by the Trump administration. Law firms are receiving a clear message that retaliation is possible for those advocating on behalf of individuals or groups opposing the administration’s agenda.

Aimonetti Justin Aimonetti, Justin W. Justin.W.Aimonetti@doge.eop.gov Altik Jacob Altik, Jacob R. Jacob.R.Altik@doge.eop.gov Armstrong Anthony Armstrong, Anthony J. Anthony.J.Armstrong@doge.eop.gov Balajadia Jennifer Balajadia, Jennifer Jennifer.Balajadia@doge.eop.gov Beynon Alexandra Beynon, Alexandra T. Alexandra.T.Beynon@doge.eop.govBiasini Riccardo Biasini, Riccardo N. Riccardo.N.Biasini@doge.eop.gov Bobba Akash Bobba, Akash N. Akash.N.Bobba@doge.eop.gov Boizelle Ashley Boizelle, Ashley S. Ashley.S.Boizelle@doge.eop.gov Bryant Emily Bryant, Emily L. Emily.L.Bryant@doge.eop.gov Burnham James Burnham, James James.Burnham@doge.eop.gov Coristine Edward Coristine, Edward H. Edward.H.Coristine@doge.eop.gov Davis Steven Davis, Steven M. Steven.M.Davis@doge.eop.gov Elez Marko Elez, Marko Marko.Elez@doge.eop.gov Farritor Luke Farritor, Luke E. Luke.E.Farritor@doge.eop.gov Fox Joshua Fox, Joshua Joshua.Fox@doge.eop.gov Hanley Joshua Hanley, Joshua A. Joshua.A.Hanley@doge.eop.gov Holmes Stephanie Holmes, Stephanie M. Stephanie.M.Holmes@doge.eop.gov Killian Gautier Killian, Gautier C. Gautier.C.Killian@doge.eop.gov Kmiec Keenan Kmiec, Keenan D. Keenan.D.Kmiec@doge.eop.gov Lahera Nicholas Lahera, Nicholas Nicholas.Lahera@doge.eop.gov Lindemann Kendall Lindemann, Kendall M. Kendall.M.Lindemann@doge.eop.gov Musk Elon Musk, Elon R. erm71@who.eop.gov Peters Noah Peters, Noah Noah.Peters@doge.eop.gov Rajpal Nikhil Rajpal, Nikhil Nikhil.Rajpal@doge.eop.gov Ramada Adam Ramada, Adam Adam.Ramada@doge.eop.gov Raynor Austin Raynor, Austin L. Austin.L.Raynor@doge.eop.gov Schutt Kyle Schutt, Kyle L. Kyle.L.Schutt@doge.eop.gov Shaotran Ethan Shaotran, Ethan Ethan.Shaotran@doge.eop.gov Smith Brad Smith, Brad M. Brad.M.Smith@doge.eop.gov Stanley Christopher Stanley, Christopher A. Christopher.Stanley@doge.eop.gov Wick Jordan Wick, Jordan K. Jordan.K.Wick@doge.eop.gov Wiles Susan Wiles, Susan S. Susan.S.Wiles@doge.eop.gov

It's the entire email list for all DOGE employees. Have fun!

Senate Dems Show Spine, And National Sports Ban Bill Dies The failed legislation reflects a wider effort to disallow trans women (or anyone suspected of being a trans woman) from women’s sports and spaces.

1. Today, Senate Democrats showed spine, and killed a national transgender sports ban bill via filibuster.

Not a SINGLE Democrat voted for cloture.

S. Baum writes about what happened today, including some of the speeches.

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50% GDP Collapse Ahead? Actuaries Sound The Alarm—Who’s Listening? A 50% GDP collapse? Actuaries warn of economic devastation if we fail to act on climate risk. Entire industries could crumble—Why are we ignoring the warning?

“According to a new report by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) in collaboration with the University of Exeter, global GDP could contract by 50% between 2070 and 2090 if climate change remains unchecked.”
www.forbes.com/sites/we-don...

Medicaid is not for sale.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.

We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.

Ottawa shop ditching Americano for Canadiano

lmfao holy shit we're reaching new levels of "fuck the yanks"

NH House backs 'anti-sanctuary' bill in near-unanimous vote The measure, requiring local police to heed ICE detainer requests, cleared the House without debate — or much Democratic opposition.

The 351-6 vote margin was hailed by Republicans, who have prioritized banning so-called sanctuary policies in New Hampshire. But the vote was also a dramatic reversal for Democrats, who have tended to loudly oppose bills that force police to cooperate with federal immigration

This asshole could have ended it all by voting to convict and remove. He can fuck off with this late stage bullshit.

How is anyone getting anything meaningful done at the moment?????!!!!!

Red state alcohol is currently being removed at B.C. Liquor store in Victoria. #bcpoli

I get where this comes from. They poll test 30 different lines and choose the one that gets the most "agree strongly/somewhat" responses.

I'm in favor of testing messaging. But think about how your message will spread. NOBODY'S gonna to hear your boring ass response to the coup.

We Choose To Fight: Action Call · Indivisible This Sunday night, February 2 at 8pm ET/5pm PT, you’re invited to join Indivisible, MoveOn, Working Families Party, and a coalition of other organizations for an action call. During the call, you will...

National call this Sunday to strategize with Indivisible, MoveOn, WFP, and a ton of other groups. We choose to fight. www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

No one's blaming Democrats for causing this crisis, but yes, many of them are failing to meet this moment.

One Democratic senator could bring the chamber to a halt. House Dems can go to fed agencies being gutted by Musk with cameras in tow. Governors can push back. State AGs can bring lawsuits.

Save the nihilism nonsense. There's nothing ridiculous to vote for even a rock if it can win against fascists.

We can criticize democratic party without wanting people to keep suffering under republican rule.

If these 11 days are bad, 4 years would be far worse. Republicans need to keep losing.

lmfao

Gwynne Wilcox, who was one of the labor board’s two Democratic members, said she was ousted, too. “As the first Black woman board member, I brought a unique perspective that I believe will be lost upon my unprecedented and illegal removal,” Wilcox said in a statement. “I will be pursuing all legal avenues to challenge my removal, which violates long-standing Supreme Court precedent.”

This is 100% illegal. It’s a new escalation in Trump’s battle for absolute control over the administrative state. Federal law explicitly protects Wilcox against termination. That law is constitutional under binding Supreme Court precedent. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.

Trump is attempting to unilaterally freeze trillions of dollars in federal spending that’s been duly appropriated by Congress. This is completely insane and illegal. He’s seizing unlawful control over the constitutional spending power? Five alarm fire www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...