marencosta.bsky.social
Speaker | Tech Worker Organizer | Climate Justice Advocate | Ex Amzn & Msft
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Thank you for your [email protected]
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Sorry, just seeing nowā¦ And thanks for calling it out, the link changed! Which I just happened to realize last night as wellā¦ I updated it. Itās really goodā¦
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Updated link! eattherichtextformat.github.io/1-pixel-weal...
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Wow we are living in twisted times. I am a Troublemaker, and there has never been even been a hint of vandalism or violence. Any suggestion otherwise is purely ludicrous. Period.
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I'd love to hear from you: What steps are you taking to align your your life choices with your values? How do we shift the balance of power in a way that benefits people and the planet? #ClimateJustice #BuyNow #SystemicChange #WGNInterview #BuyNowFilm #Netflix
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If youāve ever questioned why itās so hard to resist that āBuy Nowā buttonāor wondered what we can do to push backāIād love for you to watch the segment: wgntv.com/video/buy-no... as well as the Buy Now documentary: www.netflix.com/title/81554996
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A huge thank you to the @WGNNews TV team for amplifying these critical conversations and for giving me the platform to highlight why we need to move beyond surface-level fixes and tackle the root causes of the issues that impact us all.
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During the interview, I shared insights about how changing our individual shopping behavior is greatāand everyone should do thisābut to bring about the systems change we desperately need, working together in collective action is key to creating real change. š
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These costs are currently being paid largely by the Global South, but weāll all ultimately pay the $ (unless you have a deluxe bunkerālookin' at you techbroligarchy). And these same systems contribute to gross inequity, climate impact, social division & unchecked corporate power.
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Our socio-economic systems incentivize & prioritize short term profits over the huge, and mostly hidden, costs to our planetācosts that are currently being paid largely by the Global South, but which weāll all ultimately bear (unless you have a deluxe bunkerāI'm looking at you techbroligarchy).
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Check it out here: www.workforclimate.org/post/a-guide...
Letās keep building powerātogether.
#ClimateJustice #WorkersRights #UnionStrong #CollectiveAction
#FutureOfWork #OrganizeForChange #WorkForClimate
#SocialImpact #WorkForClimate
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Thereās no better time to organize your workplace. If youāre curious about how to get started, Iām excited to share a guide I wrote for #WorkForClimate.org. Itās based on my experience organizing tech workers at Amazon around climate justice.
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Hereās the key takeaway: as union membership rises, income inequality shrinks. Organized labor has consistently proven its ability to create transformative societal reforms.
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History shows us that this is one of the most powerful levers for systemic change.
The labor movements of the 20th century countered industrial monopolies, securing fair wages, safer working conditions & greater political representation.
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Yes, of course, I shouldāve said, I hope this serves as āa callā š
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And if you havenāt already seen this, make sure to check it outā¦ A really great visualization of the wealth disparity (in this case using Jeff Bezos):
mkorostoff.github.io/1-pixel-weal...
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Let's just forget about Democrats & Republicansāseems like neither party is getting it doneāand our polarization just further benefits the ultra-rich. Let's come together as ā¤ļøAmericansš and demand solutions before it's too late. āšŖš
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1. Progressive taxation & closing loopholes.
2. Investments in universal healthcare, education & housing.
3. Strengthening labor rights & promoting worker-owned businesses.
4. Campaign finance reform to reduce the influence of money in politics.
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So: economic & ecological collapse, climate chaos, unelected authoritarian oligarchs, extreme widespread poverty, war & unrest. Is this what we want? No? I agree. Good thing we have simple solutions:
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Societies with extreme wealth inequality often face revolutions/uprisings (eg the French Revolution, Russian Revolution), economic collapses, as unequal systems are unsustainable long term, and authoritarian backslides, where the wealthy consolidate power to suppress dissent.
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The ultra-rich contribute disproportionately to environmental degradation via extravagant consumption & high-carbon lifestyles. While lower-income communities contribute almost nothing but bear the brunt of climate impacts while lacking resources to adapt.
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As we've seenāglaringlyārecently: the ultra-rich can exert disproportionate influence over political processes, policies, and elections through lobbying, campaign financing, and media ownership. This obviously undermines our democracy.
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History has repeatedly shown: high inequality correlates with higher crime rates & social unrest as people feel disenfranchised and excluded from opportunities. It creates a breeding ground for political instability and radical movements.
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I don't know about you, but if I find $1 on the street, itās worth picking up. For Elon, that 'worth it' amount would be $3.4 million. Otherwise, nah. Keep walkin'.
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An average American might donate $100 to charity as a meaningful amount. For Elon, donating the same proportional amount would mean giving $345 million.
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Saving for a $300,000 house would take an average American earning $74,000 nearly 4 years of pre-tax income. For Elon, it's like saving for just 38 seconds.
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A $1,500 monthly rent takes about 25% of a median American's income. For Elon, skipping an expense like this would be equivalent to not paying $83 million.
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TY Mark! Solidarity ā