Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.

McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.

Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.

See the problem?

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A US-Israeli startup is working on a way to blot out (turn down?) the SUN! They are claiming it will help climate change. So far there are no international regulations against it. This scientist, who was a consultant for them, still has questions.

Great question

Sleepy Don ?

Rep. Rosa DeLauro: "On the food stamp issue, the money is there! Let them not get away with saying they can't do it. Their political will isn't there to feed the people who rely on the SNAP program which is the most effective anti-hunger program in the USA."

It's not about what this country can or can’t afford. It’s about priorities. [Cartoon by Jesse Duquette]

Whenever people complain about the number of folks relying on food stamps, it is worth reminding them that SNAP is, by too large of a degree, a subsidy for corporations that refuse to pay a living wage and their political allies who reject public policy prescriptions to reduce income inequality.

Great idea

What a horrible human being 🤬

I wonder if it’s because the donors are supporting the measure by not donating to the opposition?

It looked like at least one brown shirt pulled his mask up further. They should be ashamed.

“Money is an abstraction to keep score for them. But it’s food, health, and shelter for everyone else.”

Yes!

We got $20 billion for Argentina though.

Starting November 1st, New Mexico will become the first state to offer free universal childcare to all its residents.

It's expected to save families over $12,000 per child annually.

This is a huge step forward — and a reminder that we have the power to fix the system.

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As more info comes in this needs to be said: if it wasn’t some left wing radical that did it, and it appears it wasn’t, there need to be massive pushback because they are STILL pretending it’s some culture war and it is only in their own minds

Dangerous times

In the midpoint of the decade, it is crazy that my law firm is currently involved in eight redistricting cases. Even worse, as of today, I expect that will grow to twelve in the next month or so.

Republicans want to make it harder for you to vote and easier for them to cheat.

This Labor Day (and all other days): Thank the workers who serve you. Appreciate the workers who care for you. Respect the workers who pick up your trash. Salute the workers who get you your mail. Honor the workers who teach your children.

Pay all workers a living wage.

Wages of unionized workers are 13% higher than their nonunion counterparts.

But unions also set a higher pay standard that all workers enjoy.

In high-union-density states, median household income is $12,000 higher than in low-union-density states.

This is why unions are vital.

YouTube video by Robert Reich Did Robert Reich Predict the Future in 1995?

“Jobs disappear and the markets cheer.”

On Labor Day 30 years ago, I issued a warning the growing divide between workers and the super-rich.

Watch. youtu.be/8rW1kkAV-gw

Medicare for all, paid leave, universal childcare.

Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.

Getting big money out of politics.

Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages.

If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.

PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SECRETARY GINA DEBLASSIE AUGUST 29, 2025 Ensuring Availability of COVID-19 Vaccine for the 2025-2026 Season

THIS ORDER supersedes any previous order, proclamation, or directives to the extent they are in conflict. This Public Order shall take effect immediately and remain in effect until such time as it automatically expires one year from the date of issuance, or until such time as the New Mexico Department of Health Cabinet Secretary rescinds it.

New Mexico has issued a public health order that removes federal restrictions to COVID-19 vaccine access so that pharmacies in New Mexico can vaccinate people of all ages and risk profiles. Every state need to do this!

It couldn’t have happened to a better state

That’s beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

The new ICE song by Jesse Welles nails it.

ICE isn’t recruiting heroes, it’s recruiting the bitter, the rejected, the ones desperate for a badge to cover their failures.

Losers with power become the most dangerous kind.

(c/o Caroline Codsi)

Lots of right-wing political pastors and charlatans about to get rich from FEMA money.

I’d like to see the names & affiliations of these 600 non-profits.

🪬🧿 There is no amount of money, oil, or gold in the world that is worth more than having bees, trees, and clean water.