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Darrick Hamilton

@darrickhamilton.bsky.social

University and Henry Cohen Professor of Economics and Policy, and Founding Director of @RacePowerPolicy @TheNewSchool; and @AFLCIO Chief Economist

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With contributions from @darrickhamilton.bsky.social , @hshierholz.bsky.social , @jaredb-econ.bsky.social , @joshbivens-econ.bsky.social, Candace Archer, Mary Beech, Rebecca Reindel, Ambassador Katherine Tai and Erica Owen.

@aflcio.org @epi.org @centeronbudget.bsky.social

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Discussions ranged from risks in economic distribution and growth to deregulation, AI and OSH – and what a worker-centred trade agenda should look like, including how unions can build a progressive narrative against a sweeping deregulation agenda.

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Day 1 of the TUAC Working Group on Economic Policy in Washington DC. One thread ran through it all: unions and collective bargaining remain indispensable for tackling rising inequality and redressing the shift of gains from labour to profits.

04.03.2026 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Harvard Trade Union Program – Center for Labor and a Just Economy, Harvard Law School

The Harvard Trade Union Program selects a group of union members with the ability for leadership, teaching essential skills for management surrounded by dynamic classmates. Recruiting for 2027 begins this summer; check the website for more updates and more information: htup.law.harvard.edu

04.03.2026 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Harvard Trade Union Program class of 2026.

The Harvard Trade Union Program class of 2026.

Congratulations to the Harvard Trade Union Program class of 2026, who graduated last month with an address from @aflcio.org Chief Economist @darrickhamilton.bsky.social, classmates, and CLJE leadership. You are a testament to the strength of the labor movement. We can't wait to see what you do!

04.03.2026 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The sycophancy. The nonsense.

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Please join me @velshimsnow.bsky.social 10a-1p w/
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
Gen. David Petraeus
@calebsilver.bsky.social
@darrickhamilton.bsky.social
Jason Stanley
@normornstein.bsky.social
@crow.house.gov
@govjayinslee.bsky.social
@imillhiser.bsky.social
@jennyboylan.bsky.social
#Velshi

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CFPB Union members pack the room as @darrickhamilton.bsky.social testifies before the HSFC hearing on affordable housing. Working families can't afford housing if they are left without protection from cheats and fraudsters. Trump and Vought have shut that protection down by sidelining the CFPB.

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Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy Email Forms

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09.02.2026 03:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani named reparations advocate @darrickhamilton.bsky.social to his economic transition team. This reflects a growing recognition that racial wealth gaps are policy-made β€” and that repair belongs in economic planning.

05.02.2026 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome to #ASSA2026 in my home town! Please say hi if you see me in the corridors 😊! I look forward to seeing some of you tonight at the LERA research panel & reception w. Jared Bernstein @ericagroshen.bsky.social @darrickhamilton.bsky.social #EconSky

03.01.2026 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Happy new year

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Transition member talks Mamdani's affordability plan There are two weeks left until Inauguration Day.

Last week, I had the privilege to provide some thoughts about economic workfoce development issues and Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s incoming administration on Errol Louis’ Inside City Hall show on NY1 ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

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Amazing review of my book "The Menace of Prosperity" in the new issue of @jacobinmagazin.bsky.social

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Congratulations on writing it, and that would be generous!

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Grateful for the brilliance and commitment to justice of Congresswoman Omar!

04.12.2025 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As always I remain grateful for the brilliance, grace and commitment to humanity of the great congresswoman @repilhan.bsky.social representing the great state of Minnesota. I am disgusted by the racist, harmful and inhumane actions and words by the president #Simple&Plain

04.12.2025 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Billionaires Find a Way to Give Away Money and Make Trump Happy Andrew Carnegie put up 2,500 libraries. The Rockefellers eliminated diseases and founded a panoply of museums, universities and national parks. Michael Dell is spreading the wealth in a different way,...

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Opinion | β€˜Trump accounts’ will save kids? Republicans can’t be serious. Baby bonds are a wealth-building tool that’s inclusive, equitable and grounded in solid economics.

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

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Opinion | β€˜Trump accounts’ will save kids? Republicans can’t be serious. Baby bonds are a wealth-building tool that’s inclusive, equitable and grounded in solid economics.

Finally an op-ed that I co-authored with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley on the topic. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

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Baby Bonds in the News - Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy Explore news coverage of Baby Bonds around the U.S., including interviews with Founding Director Darrick Hamilton.

Perhaps a better link to media accounts racepowerpolicy.org/baby-bonds/b...

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Please feel free to sign up for our baby bonds newsletter. A link should be in the page as well as archives of our newsletter. And thank you

03.12.2025 04:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Baby Bonds: Why "MAGA Accounts" Would Hurt More Than Help

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Baby Bonds: Why "MAGA Accounts" Would Hurt More Than Help

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Darrick Hamilton, our Founding Director, has been named to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s Transition Committee on Economic & Workforce Development. In this role, he’ll advise on policy strategies…... Darrick Hamilton, our Founding Director, has been named to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s Transition Committee on Economic & Workforce Development. In this role, he’ll advise on policy strategies that...

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26.11.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New York City helped my mother become the artist she is today. The next generation deserves a City Hall that lifts up tomorrow's artists as well.

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Much appreciated!

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