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NEW: ProPublica reporter @robwdavis.bsky.social began with a simple question: Had Nike truly become a beacon of environmental stewardship and fair labor practices, as it claimed? To find the answer, he had to travel across the Pacific Ocean.

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Last year, Nike made $23 billion. Its founder is worth $35 billion. But Nike pays just dollars a day to the workers who make its products. Today I met Dinar, who sews 222 labels an hour onto Nike products. She is paid $202 a month. This is corporate greed at its worst.

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Would this be the moment that Republicans maybe finally admit that Citizen’s United was one of the worst Supreme Court decisions of our lifetime?

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Elon should explain to us exactly how he won the election for Trump.

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Citizens United is among the worst decisions in Supreme Court history. It's allowed billionaires to completely take over our politics and destroy our democracy. There are days when we are reminded just how pernicious that ruling was. Today is one of those days.

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Happy Philly Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✨ From the 600-foot pride flag we carried, to the inclusive community, and the Batala Philly drummers #batalaphilly this was one of my favorite Pride March experiences!

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We asked people who lived in homeless encampments that were cleared out in city “sweeps” to write about what object was the hardest for them to lose. “They took my baby pictures and my moms obituaries,” a 29-year-old in California wrote.

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Rural hospitals are a lifeline for the folks they serve. But with rising healthcare costs and outdated Medicare repayment rules, many are struggling. I’m introducing the bipartisan Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act to ensure our communities can continue to access the care they need.

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According to Chicago Police Department data, there were 36 homicides recorded throughout May 2025, a total that’s down 38% compared to the same month last year and down nearly 50% compared to May 2023.

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Remember: If unions didn’t matter, powerful corporations wouldn’t spend millions of dollars every year to stop workers from organizing. Keep up the fight.

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Republicans lack the votes to block a Musk subpoena, so they're stalling the vote—claiming the clerk needs time to prepare—as they wait for more members to arrive.

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Tattooed porcelain figurines by contemporary Scotland-based artist Jessica Harrison #womensart

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If you enjoy plotting tools, do not miss this approach from novelist Bryan Wiggins.

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BREAKING: Unanimous Supreme Court holds that Wisconsin standards for religious exemptions to participating in state's unemployment insurance are unconstitutional, a win for Catholic Charities. Justice Sotomayor writes for the court. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...

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If you are a youth worker or know any youth workers/educators who are doing summer programming, join us on 6/18 for a session where we will share a new resource of abolitionists activities and tools to use with young people. mailchi.mp/interrupting...?

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The judge overseeing the case of wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia has granted a request from his attorneys to file a motion seeking sanctions against the government.

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I’ve lost friends because I advocate for disability rights The more I speak out, the people pull away Disability makes people uncomfortable. Which is why we must keep being loud about it Ableism poses a grave risk to our survival. Until we’re all safe, I will keep advocating

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OUR MISSION To fix our democracy by getting big money out of politics and protecting the right to vote. We will work to end our rigged political system by electing reform champions, passing meaningful legislative reforms, and elevating these issues... admin.endcitizensunited.org

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Every dollar invested in the CTA directly causes $13 of economic activity, if the CTA is forced to cut 40% of its budget because Uber killed the transit funding bill it will shrink the Illinois economy by over 9 billion dollars.

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San Diego. Minneapolis. The urgency is showing and I’ve never been this confident that the people will win. I’ve never been this proud to be an American. From the bottom-up is how we fix this. We walk in fear but we walk together. Thank you. We have a role to play where we can. We all get to choose.

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Good for Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders. My point of reference is from following @cnn.com, and if what he’s done there is any way representative of his talents, I would say that my Corgis could do a better job. variety.com/2025/tv/news...

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No one consents to being disabled. We don’t choose it. It chooses us. We aren’t asked how we feel about it. Whether we can afford it or if we have family to care for us. It just happens. It’s not a moral failing, you can’t “try harder” your way out of it. Disability justice benefits everyone

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Someone just sent me a group email making the case for Jamie Dimon for president. No. No more rich oligarchs

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Reminder to ICE: Do not lay hands on American citizens. Video, photos, and personal information have been recorded. Actions have consequences. If you have information to share, email [email protected]. Your safety is our top priority, never forget that.

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Lee Jae-myung, the South Korean politician who climbed the fence of the parliament to get inside and vote against martial law, has been elected president. Pretty cooool

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We are here to not only say no, but HELL NO to these attacks on our democracy, our communities, and our planet—including on our lands, waters, and climate. Just three years ago, we passed the biggest climate and clean energy bill in American history—and we are not going back!

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Dozens of companies who sponsored Pride marches last year have pulled out this year, including: Dyson Nivea Tiffany & Co. Capital One UPS Disney DoorDash Live Nation Nissan Citi Corporate Pride was always a hoax. https://popular.info/p/pride-and-prejudice-in-corporate

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Ban congressional stock and crypto trading now. The American people overwhelmingly support it. Time to get it done.

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Judges are anticipating the contempt provision in the Billionaire Bailout Bill and for the first time, ordering security to preserve the ability to enforce contempt should the bill become law as written. @klasfeldreports.com with the details:

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No more masked ICE agents. Unmask the terrorists.

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The city of Tulsa, home to one of the most horrifying racial-terror massacres in U.S. history and the people who tried to cover it up, has announced a $105 million reparations package.

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Have you noticed that we are no longer talking about SignalGate? This is what they do - create distraction after distraction. Keep SignalGate and the incompetence of DUI hire firmly in the spotlight. He needs to go. www.theverge.com/news/659878/...

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Tattoos are not a crime. Being gay is not a crime. Seeking asylum is not a crime. Why is Andry in a mega-prison in El Salvador? Andry is one of the many people that this admin is treating inhumanely. Speak up, call Congress to demand due process: 202-224-3121 #DisappearedInAmerica #AbductedByTrump

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