#  @ddayen David Dayen David Dayen posts on X about kamala harris, in the, money, private equity the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-----] [#](/creator/twitter::7864222/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] +64% - [--] Month [---------] +102% - [--] Months [----------] +196% - [--] Year [----------] -55% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::7864222/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +67% - [--] Month [---] +146% - [--] Months [---] +77% - [--] Year [---] -38% ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::7864222/followers)  - [--] Week [------] +0.13% - [--] Month [------] +1.50% - [--] Months [------] +3.20% - [--] Year [------] +5.50% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::7864222/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) 19.08% [celebrities](/list/celebrities) 6.36% [us election](/list/us-election) 5.78% [countries](/list/countries) 5.2% [stocks](/list/stocks) 5.2% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 1.73% [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) 1.16% [musicians](/list/musicians) 0.58% [ufc](/list/ufc) 0.58% [nfl](/list/nfl) 0.58% **Social topic influence** [kamala harris](/topic/kamala-harris) 5.2%, [in the](/topic/in-the) 4.05%, [money](/topic/money) 4.05%, [private equity](/topic/private-equity) 3.47%, [shutdown](/topic/shutdown) 3.47%, [fans](/topic/fans) 2.31%, [supreme court](/topic/supreme-court) 2.31%, [the most](/topic/the-most) 1.73%, [nfl](/topic/nfl) 1.73%, [donald trump](/topic/donald-trump) 1.73% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@interparasect24](/creator/undefined) [@theprospect](/creator/undefined) [@matthewstoller](/creator/undefined) [@jamesjbaratta](/creator/undefined) [@mrddmia](/creator/undefined) [@whitneycwimbish](/creator/undefined) [@genemaddaus](/creator/undefined) [@blakezeff](/creator/undefined) [@sri_demosthenes](/creator/undefined) [@moetkacik](/creator/undefined) [@thestalwart](/creator/undefined) [@ryangrim](/creator/undefined) [@mattbruenig](/creator/undefined) [@econliberties](/creator/undefined) [@chrislhayes](/creator/undefined) [@drogon_dracarys](/creator/undefined) [@dcfairbank](/creator/undefined) [@rkuttnerwrites](/creator/undefined) [@freeremma](/creator/undefined) [@oliviawkosloff](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [BlackRock Inc (BLK)](/topic/blackrock) [The Official [--] coin (76)](/topic/$76) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Sens. Booker (Dem lead on House Antitrust Subcmte) and Durbin (Dem lead on House Judiciary) send letters to Trump and Bondi asking for documents in the removal of Gail Slater and lobbyist communications on the imminent Live Nation settlement" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2022424606783738334) 2026-02-13T21:36Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "SCOOP: Schumer was more involved than reported with the attempted cave on the government shutdown. The Gang of [--] Senate Dems had his approval & he was getting daily updates. The cave almost happened Thursday AFTER the election. https://prospect.org/2025/11/08/why-does-schumer-keep-trying-to-cave-government-shutdown/ https://prospect.org/2025/11/08/why-does-schumer-keep-trying-to-cave-government-shutdown/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1987287278851612699) 2025-11-08T22:33Z 93K followers, 1.1M engagements "Private equity has come for another retailer this one the luxury brand Saks which recently merged with Neiman Marcus. That's a lot of good real estate to be used for cash extraction. https://prospect.org/2026/01/20/private-equity-saks-another-retail-outlet/ https://prospect.org/2026/01/20/private-equity-saks-another-retail-outlet/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2013631982803058998) 2026-01-20T15:17Z 92.9K followers, [----] engagements "Hotels have become a front line in the immigration enforcement campaign with protesters disrupting ICE at their lodging or pressuring companies not to serve them. @jamesjbaratta writes about this growing movement. https://prospect.org/2026/01/30/ice-hotels-campaigns-protests-hilton-hotels-minneapolis-nyc/ https://prospect.org/2026/01/30/ice-hotels-campaigns-protests-hilton-hotels-minneapolis-nyc/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2017249530308436430) 2026-01-30T14:52Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "Here's that one. https://prospect.org/2026/01/30/ice-hotels-campaigns-protests-hilton-hotels-minneapolis-nyc/ https://prospect.org/2026/01/30/ice-hotels-campaigns-protests-hilton-hotels-minneapolis-nyc/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2017249532413968551) 2026-01-30T14:52Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "This is a terrific piece by @moetkacik about Stephen Miller the architect of the current moment the man in charge of half a dozen agencies who has inflicted enough institutional destruction to consume a generation repairing the damage. https://prospect.org/2026/01/31/impeach-president-miller/ https://prospect.org/2026/01/31/impeach-president-miller/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2017608456702988473) 2026-01-31T14:38Z 92.9K followers, 44.8K engagements "ICYMI this great piece from over the weekend by @moetkacik on how Stephen Miller is running the Department of Homeland Security the Justice Department the FBI the remnants of the Department of Education most of the Pentagon & whatever's left of DOGE. https://prospect.org/2026/01/31/trump-stephen-mill https://prospect.org/2026/01/31/trump-stephen-mill" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2018372423746548082) 2026-02-02T17:14Z 92.9K followers, [----] engagements "@TheStalwart Keep going: private credit which is replacing commercial bank lending while being funded by commercial bank investment is funding data centers disrupting the software companies owned by private equity which is funded by institutional investors which includes commercial banks" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2018753988632645680) 2026-02-03T18:30Z 93K followers, 27.8K engagements "AIPAC cash has popped up in the race to replace Robin Kelly in IL-02. The "Affordable Chicago Now" SuperPAC just organized a week ago & hasn't identified any of its donors. The PAC is supporting Donna Miller whose donors are primarily AIPAC donors. From Robert Peters' campaign:" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2019094093478129993) 2026-02-04T17:01Z 92.9K followers, 78.9K engagements "Wow a disaster for AIPAC which targeted Malinowski directly with ads and stealthily tried to boost Way. Their target ends up winning the most progressive candidate in the races finishes second and Way is nowhere. 🚨New Jerseys 11th Congressional District Democratic Primary🚨 🔵 Tom Malinowski - 33.3% ✅ 🔵 Analilia Mejia - 24.5% 🔵 Brendan Gill - 15.6% 🔵 Tahesha Way - 15.1% 80% of expected votes in https://t.co/nisSAdcZcB 🚨New Jerseys 11th Congressional District Democratic Primary🚨 🔵 Tom Malinowski - 33.3% ✅ 🔵 Analilia Mejia - 24.5% 🔵 Brendan Gill - 15.6% 🔵 Tahesha Way - 15.1% 80% of" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2019594039331549364) 2026-02-06T02:08Z 92.9K followers, 13.9K engagements "Malinowski who once received AIPAC support is probably now angry that they tried to sink him much like Rep. David Min in California last year and I suspect he will have a different perspective on I/P issues. This is really damaging for AIPAC" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2019595273039933449) 2026-02-06T02:13Z 92.9K followers, 19.2K engagements "LMAO The outcome in NJ-11 was an anticipated possibility and our focus remains on who will serve the next full term in Congress. UDP will be closely monitoring dozens of primary races including the June NJ-11 primary to help ensure pro-Israel candidates are elected to Congress. https://t.co/Cd790k6QtI The outcome in NJ-11 was an anticipated possibility and our focus remains on who will serve the next full term in Congress. UDP will be closely monitoring dozens of primary races including the June NJ-11 primary to help ensure pro-Israel candidates are elected to Congress. https://t.co/Cd790k6QtI" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2019781020133036412) 2026-02-06T14:31Z 92.9K followers, 10.9K engagements "Bad Bunny fresh off the Grammys performs the Super Bowl halftime show this weekend. The NFL assures that it won't be political but Bad Bunny is inherently political: his music is a reflection of Puerto Rico's colonial state and recent tragedies. https://prospect.org/2026/02/06/bad-bunny-super-bowl-halftime-show-puerto-rico/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/06/bad-bunny-super-bowl-halftime-show-puerto-rico/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2019786700424430034) 2026-02-06T14:54Z 92.9K followers, [----] engagements "NEWS: [--] Illinois Dem congressional candidates getting Super PAC support (presumably funded by AIPAC) also share 100s of donors who have funded AIPAC. Many donations were sent to the same candidates for the same amounts on the same day. From @ryangrim & me. https://prospect.org/2026/02/06/aipac-coordinates-donors-in-illinois-house-primaries/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/06/aipac-coordinates-donors-in-illinois-house-primaries/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2019826985833500897) 2026-02-06T17:34Z 93K followers, 81.9K engagements "After the shock result in NJ-11 where AIPAC's PAC inadvertently boosted the most anti-AIPAC candidate in the race expect the organization to go underground. These maneuvers in Illinois are the model. https://prospect.org/2026/02/06/aipac-coordinates-donors-in-illinois-house-primaries/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/06/aipac-coordinates-donors-in-illinois-house-primaries/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2019827925701533982) 2026-02-06T17:37Z 92.9K followers, [----] engagements "In a Democratic club meeting just now LA Mayor Karen Bass pronounced herself "flabbergasted" by Nithya Raman's entry into the mayor's race. "Ive worked closely with Nithya helped her gain the Democratic endorsement helped her clear an encampment in her district" she said" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2020231791907598807) 2026-02-07T20:22Z 93K followers, 72.5K engagements "The SCORE Act which was stymied this winter would have given the NCAA immunity from antitrust laws. The NCAA could have this protection if they agreed to respect their players' labor rights but they won't do that either. https://prospect.org/2026/02/09/feb-2026-magazine-sports-ncaa-college-football-score-act/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/09/feb-2026-magazine-sports-ncaa-college-football-score-act/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2020870601079140553) 2026-02-09T14:41Z 93K followers, [---] engagements "It's good that this failed. But the latest concept for the NCAA to "innovate" their way out of reining in their own profligacy is selling off to private equity. https://prospect.org/2026/02/09/feb-2026-magazine-sports-ncaa-college-football-score-act/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/09/feb-2026-magazine-sports-ncaa-college-football-score-act/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2020870605407482164) 2026-02-09T14:41Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "Mike Davis will get his million dollars for a Live Nation/Ticketmaster settlement even if it means every lawyer in the place quits The No. [--] at DOJ antitrust just quit. Lots of turnover as tensions simmer between line trustbusters and Trump brass https://t.co/yhbWbakCsc The No. [--] at DOJ antitrust just quit. Lots of turnover as tensions simmer between line trustbusters and Trump brass https://t.co/yhbWbakCsc" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021011185525735769) 2026-02-09T23:59Z 93K followers, 20.8K engagements "NBA NFL MLB & NHL players make around 50% of total league revenues. WNBA players make 9%. Their demand for 30% still a bargain has been rebuffed by owners who offered 15%. The economics of women's basketball literally puts players in danger. https://prospect.org/2026/02/10/feb-2026-magazine-sports-players-unions-wnba-caitlin-clark/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/10/feb-2026-magazine-sports-players-unions-wnba-caitlin-clark/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021229867916800398) 2026-02-10T14:28Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "Full story here. https://prospect.org/2026/02/10/redistricting-election-texas-california-utah/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/10/redistricting-election-texas-california-utah/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021233947988881906) 2026-02-10T14:45Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "Between crypto private credit and AI risks of another financial crash are prominent. Having a Trump sycophant at the Fed likely means that crash will lead to rewarding friends and punishing enemies. https://prospect.org/2026/02/10/trump-financial-collapse-federal-reserve/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/10/trump-financial-collapse-federal-reserve/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021235074746708055) 2026-02-10T14:49Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "Here's the whole thing from @rkuttnerwrites. https://prospect.org/2026/02/10/trump-financial-collapse-federal-reserve/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/10/trump-financial-collapse-federal-reserve/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021235077728866776) 2026-02-10T14:49Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "As ICE and CBP testify in Congress we've updated our tracker of deaths at the hands of immigration enforcers. [--] have been killed & another [--] seriously injured; there have also been [--] deaths in ICE/CBP custody. Wondering if this will come up. https://prospect.org/2026/01/29/ice-trump-killed-injured-list-dhs-cbp-border-patrol-renee-good-alex-pretti/ https://prospect.org/2026/01/29/ice-trump-killed-injured-list-dhs-cbp-border-patrol-renee-good-alex-pretti/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021251744420761648) 2026-02-10T15:55Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "Here's the tracker. https://prospect.org/2026/01/29/ice-trump-killed-injured-list-dhs-cbp-border-patrol-renee-good-alex-pretti/ https://prospect.org/2026/01/29/ice-trump-killed-injured-list-dhs-cbp-border-patrol-renee-good-alex-pretti/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021251746866008359) 2026-02-10T15:55Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "Two DSA (or DSA-adjacent) mayoral candidates in LA and DC are trying to recreate the magic Zohran Mamdani found in NYC. Harold Meyerson looks at whether they can succeed. https://prospect.org/2026/02/10/do-la-dc-have-their-own-mamdanis-mayors/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/10/do-la-dc-have-their-own-mamdanis-mayors/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021339682542584229) 2026-02-10T21:45Z 93K followers, 12.8K engagements ".@freer_emma & @OliviaWKosloff have this report: https://prospect.org/2026/02/11/bank-medicine-health-insurers-united-health-optum-financial/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/11/bank-medicine-health-insurers-united-health-optum-financial/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021609722298699792) 2026-02-11T15:38Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "Crypto is dead because degenerates found something more fun to bet on So the reason this Polymarket prediction market is performing so insanely high is because theres a second market asking if this market will go above 5%. People in the derivative market are manipulating this market. Which defeats the public policy case for prediction markets https://t.co/fopyFmLkqO So the reason this Polymarket prediction market is performing so insanely high is because theres a second market asking if this market will go above 5%. People in the derivative market are manipulating this market. Which defeats" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021620259162337504) 2026-02-11T16:20Z 93K followers, 34.9K engagements "To close out our sports issue we came up with some positive examples where financialization and the desires of oligarch ownership is not placed over basic respect for fans and athletes. 🧵 https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-making-sports-work/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-making-sports-work/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021958755966234892) 2026-02-12T14:45Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "I wrote about the most successful new entry in sports: the Savannah Bananas. Ticket prices are affordable (no dynamic pricing) concessions at the home park are free games are streamed at no cost. And Banana Ball is profitable. Putting fans first works. https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-sports-bananas-for-all-baseball/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-sports-bananas-for-all-baseball/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021958758101127336) 2026-02-12T14:45Z 93K followers, [---] engagements "Naomi Bethune writes about the Green Bay Packers still the only major sports team without a billionaire owner. [------] Packers fans own shares the team is well-run and there's no chance it'll hijack its small market for corporate welfare. https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-sports-green-bay-packers-nonprofit-community-owned/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-sports-green-bay-packers-nonprofit-community-owned/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021958759694958648) 2026-02-12T14:45Z 93K followers, [---] engagements "James Baratta tackles minor-league models of public ownership: the Rochester Red Wings community plan and the Columbus Clippers which has been owned by Franklin County OH since the 1970s. Both are profitable and anchored to the community. https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-sports-rochester-red-wings-baseball/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-sports-rochester-red-wings-baseball/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021958761217499244) 2026-02-12T14:45Z 93K followers, [--] engagements "Finally Emma Janssen covers the successful minor-league baseball labor contract in [----] which more than doubled baseline salaries and greatly improved work conditions. https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-sports-minor-league-baseball-union-collective-bargaining-covid/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-sports-minor-league-baseball-union-collective-bargaining-covid/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021958762773594157) 2026-02-12T14:45Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "What happened to Pam Bondi Nothing She's always been willing to do absolutely anything for power from the day she fired the only prosecutors looking into foreclosure fraud because a campaign donor was one of the companies involved. https://prospect.org/2024/11/22/2024-11-22-when-pam-bondi-protected-foreclosure-fraudsters/ Does Pam Bondi have any red lines The attorney general doesnt say no to Donald Trump Stephanie McCrummen reported last month. Arguably the future of the MAGA movement and the sanctity of the Constitution depend on what shes willing to do next. https://t.co/mAsXJLhQjP" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021967592060342405) 2026-02-12T15:20Z 93K followers, 13K engagements "In a sense Venezuela was the test run for the Latin American regime change Holy Grail in Cuba. Marco Rubio is playing the long game. Great analysis from Nathan Thompson. https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/marco-rubio-trump-cuba-venezuela/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/marco-rubio-trump-cuba-venezuela/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021977358929195248) 2026-02-12T15:59Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "@MattBruenig There is another piece in the series describing true public ownership: the Columbus Clippers owned by Franklin Co. Ohio since [----]. (There's also a nonprofit mentioned in there) https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-sports-rochester-red-wings-baseball/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-sports-rochester-red-wings-baseball/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021983816890667099) 2026-02-12T16:24Z 93K followers, [---] engagements "Guy who quit because he didn't want to face a deposition over his corrupt pay-to-play schemes to drop merger challenges weighs in on integrity. No one is entitled to work at DOJ. You must be willing to put aside personal agendas and vendettas to advance the Presidents priorities and serve the American people. DOJ antitrust will continue protecting consumers and become an even stronger advocate for fair market No one is entitled to work at DOJ. You must be willing to put aside personal agendas and vendettas to advance the Presidents priorities and serve the American people. DOJ antitrust will" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2022016269688725620) 2026-02-12T18:33Z 93K followers, 18.1K engagements "@interPARASect24 @TheProspect The whole series is here. http://prospect.org/sports http://prospect.org/sports" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2022095022494233067) 2026-02-12T23:46Z 93K followers, [--] engagements "@interPARASect24 @TheProspect Blown away by the art. The illustrator's name is Cristian Mera" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2022098051062767895) 2026-02-12T23:58Z 93K followers, [--] engagements "Just learned that AIPAC has now jumped into a fourth open seat House race in Illinois backing Melissa Conyears Ervin with what has been described as a $2.8 million buy (around $500k a week). This is straight up AIPAC not a shell PAC through United Democracy Project" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021052351591874699) 2026-02-10T02:43Z 93K followers, 102.8K engagements "We decided to send out next week's episode of Organized Money early because it's so timely. We talked to @RoKhanna about his work on the Epstein Files & how it actually changed his politics making him recognize why elite impunity is such a critical issue. https://www.organizedmoney.fm/p/the-epstein-class-war https://www.organizedmoney.fm/p/the-epstein-class-war" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2022437604004864104) 2026-02-13T22:27Z 93K followers, 15.7K engagements "ICE/CBP swarms into Minnesota to crack down on government fraud. Somehow they sidestep the orders-of-magnitude higher government fraud by Minnesota-based UnitedHealth who leads a Medicare Advantage fraud that government analyst MedPac estimates as costing America $76 billion/yr" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2016287234945896866) 2026-01-27T23:08Z 93K followers, 22.6K engagements ""Congress needs to pass legislation in [----] that will automatically undo all major mergers occurring under this corrupt regime as well as breaking up companies who have their monopolization cases settled." -statement from @econliberties Ticketmaster stocked surged on the news that Antitrust chief Gail Slater got fired at the behest of their lobbyist @mrddmia. Antitrust settlement imminent. https://t.co/F8yEkuHkVR Ticketmaster stocked surged on the news that Antitrust chief Gail Slater got fired at the behest of their lobbyist @mrddmia. Antitrust settlement imminent. https://t.co/F8yEkuHkVR" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021998461462425696) 2026-02-12T17:22Z 93K followers, 12.4K engagements "@wideofthepost This isn't their intention but if they fund everything but ICE/CBP and then never fund those appropriations it's a back-door way to drain the surge from last year's megabill. https://prospect.org/2026/02/16/ice-cbp-defund-homeland-security-democrats-congress/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/16/ice-cbp-defund-homeland-security-democrats-congress/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2023403557899395406) 2026-02-16T14:26Z 93K followers, [---] engagements "The best way to claw back the $170 billion immigration enforcement surge in the Big Beautiful Bill is to just claw it back. The 2nd-best way is to slowly drain it by never funding the underlying ICE/CBP appropriations. Ryan Cooper makes the case: https://prospect.org/2026/02/16/ice-cbp-defund-homeland-security-democrats-congress/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/16/ice-cbp-defund-homeland-security-democrats-congress/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2023404246595760276) 2026-02-16T14:29Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "Masterful job by @katieporteroc at this credit reporting hearing. She asked the Equifax CEO to give his SSN birthday and address he said no that would cause harm. Then Porter asks "then why are your lawyers arguing in court that the breach caused no harm"" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1100453664869646336) 2019-02-26T17:52Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "Here's what Bernie Sanders and the Democrats are planning for the next few days in the Senate. If Mitch McConnell doesn't give them a floor vote on $2000 checks they can keep Senators in Washington through New Year's Day. https://prospect.org/politics/democrats-plot-to-keep-senate-in-session-over-2000-payments-checks-sanders-mcconnell/ https://prospect.org/politics/democrats-plot-to-keep-senate-in-session-over-2000-payments-checks-sanders-mcconnell/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1343761603561340932) 2020-12-29T03:31Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "So I took a look at why Katie Porter got bumped from the Financial Services Committee based on the makeup of the committee and the legislative output in the last Congress. It's very clear she was singled out and Maxine Waters is to blame. (1/) https://prospect.org/politics/why-katie-porter-not-on-house-financial-services-committee/ https://prospect.org/politics/why-katie-porter-not-on-house-financial-services-committee/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1356244979056660484) 2021-02-01T14:16Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "Put the minimum wage on the floor. Make anyone opposed have to vote against a very popular policy that every voter understands" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1365097174963347456) 2021-02-26T00:31Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "A cert conference this Friday will decide the fate of thousands of cases against oil companies. Justice Alito owns stock in ConocoPhillips & Phillips [--] who are named in the suits. There's no sign of recusal. Wait another Supreme Court ethical dilemma https://prospect.org/justice/2023-04-20-exxons-unethical-supreme-court-play/ https://prospect.org/justice/2023-04-20-exxons-unethical-supreme-court-play/" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1649037504887021568) 2023-04-20T13:09Z 93K followers, 259.1K engagements "Love that her answer to this is "92% of my salary is performance based." She means stock-based which is due to the Clinton-era loophole avoiding taxation for exec comp. Paying execs mostly in stock distorts and is the hidden driver of buyback trends. The CEO of General Motors just went on CNN and it went like this: "You've seen a [--] percent pay increase in your salary. You make almost [--] million. Why should your workers not get the same type of pay increases that you're getting leading the company" https://t.co/wFnCZD86RR The CEO of General Motors just went on CNN and it went like this:" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1702674235284676695) 2023-09-15T13:22Z 93K followers, 814.5K engagements "The fun thing about FTC actions is that you can immediately figure out who the bad actors are by looking at the markets. This is Planet Fitness's stock you might be able to figure out when the FTC dropped its rule making it as easy to cancel a subscription as to sign up for one:" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1846991070309101761) 2024-10-17T19:06Z 93K followers, 255.9K engagements "Hearing that Zohran Mamdani is going to start a 501c4 called Our Time for the purpose of mobilizing supporters to pass his agenda. No intention of standing down his base of support" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1986447472114512008) 2025-11-06T14:55Z 93K followers, 997.2K engagements "For the next two weeks we at @TheProspect are rolling out a special issue on the business of sports. Maybe you think this sounds trivial that there are weightier topics to be tackled. Actually it encompasses so much about our economy and society. (🧵)" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2018335884572286994) 2026-02-02T14:49Z 93K followers, 25K engagements "This was the last Sundance Film Festival in Park City Utah. Critic A.A. Dowd reflected on the end of an era for Sundance and for independent film in general in a time of fewer projects fewer studios and shorter theatrical windows. https://prospect.org/2026/02/06/sundance-park-city-utah-boulder-colorado-robert-redford/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/06/sundance-park-city-utah-boulder-colorado-robert-redford/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2019788325381689756) 2026-02-06T15:00Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "Tired: Getting mad at Pam Bondi for high school theater-level theatrics at a hearing. Wired: Getting mad at Pam Bondi for settling the case that would break up Live Nation/Ticketmaster. @mrddmia earning that paper. https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/trump-justice-department-ticketmaster-live-nation-monopoly/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/trump-justice-department-ticketmaster-live-nation-monopoly/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021961991733359084) 2026-02-12T14:57Z 93K followers, 25.1K engagements "This was before Slater got in the way of @mrddmia making corrupt deals with corporate monopolists for millions of dollars" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2022000570769584461) 2026-02-12T17:31Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "As ICE retreats in Minneapolis (or at least claims to) Harold Meyerson relates it to the patriot militias that drove British troops out of Boston [---] years ago next month. https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/occupying-army-retreats-ice-minneapolis/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/occupying-army-retreats-ice-minneapolis/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2022053703117836366) 2026-02-12T21:02Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "It's funny how everyone knows Mike is full of shit regardless of party or ideology. He'll keep on counting his Monopoly money though. Cheers to my friend Omeed Assefi a longtime Trump loyalist and MAGA populist on his elevation (again) as Trumps Antitrust Division head. Omeed will deliver results for American competition and consumers. (With a lot more stability and less drama.) Cheers to my friend Omeed Assefi a longtime Trump loyalist and MAGA populist on his elevation (again) as Trumps Antitrust Division head. Omeed will deliver results for American competition and consumers. (With a lot" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2022094836418195550) 2026-02-12T23:45Z 93K followers, 17.9K engagements "The CARES Act passed *75 days* ago. There still isn't a named chair of the Congressional Oversight Commission to monitor the corporate bailout. Nobody talks about this. #oversight" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1270883197585256448) 2020-06-11T00:59Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "Our first feature from this series is up and I almost can't believe that I get to tell you it comes from @rodger. He writes about NFL owners the closest thing we have in America to medieval kings and queens. https://prospect.org/2026/02/02/feb-2026-magazine-sports-permanent-overclass-nfl-owners-ny-jets-woody-johnson-cowboys-jerry-jones/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/02/feb-2026-magazine-sports-permanent-overclass-nfl-owners-ny-jets-woody-johnson-cowboys-jerry-jones/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2018335891929100799) 2026-02-02T14:49Z 93K followers, [---] engagements "It's underappreciated how health care companies make money by holding your money (like in an HSA account or insurance premium) & investing it before you can use it. One insurance giant UnitedHealth even has a bank. A payday lender https://prospect.org/2026/02/11/bank-medicine-health-insurers-united-health-optum-financial/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/11/bank-medicine-health-insurers-united-health-optum-financial/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021609718301495492) 2026-02-11T15:38Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "From our friends at @revolvingdoorDC. https://prospect.org/2026/02/13/doug-burgum-interior-department-regime-toady-of-our-time/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/13/doug-burgum-interior-department-regime-toady-of-our-time/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2022324795615154324) 2026-02-13T14:59Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "Some details on the California ballot measure announced today: 1-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires currently living in CA affects [---] people based on [----] residency billionaires would still come out ahead covers the Medicaid gap for [--] years https://prospect.org/2025/10/23/unveiled-today-first-politically-viable-wealth-tax/ https://prospect.org/2025/10/23/unveiled-today-first-politically-viable-wealth-tax/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1981462767426301962) 2025-10-23T20:48Z 93K followers, 1M engagements "All the problems we see across the economyfinancialization price-gouging runaway inequality lack of accountability suppression of laborare present in sports. Because we are used to better from the games these critical issues can be discussed openly. https://prospect.org/2026/02/02/feb-2026-magazine-sports-behind-the-bleachers/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/02/feb-2026-magazine-sports-behind-the-bleachers/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2018335889227907308) 2026-02-02T14:49Z 93K followers, [---] engagements "The football field might be the only place that these masters of the universe don't always get their way and are subject to actual accountability from the fans. But they keep printing money anyway. https://prospect.org/2026/02/02/feb-2026-magazine-sports-permanent-overclass-nfl-owners-ny-jets-woody-johnson-cowboys-jerry-jones/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/02/feb-2026-magazine-sports-permanent-overclass-nfl-owners-ny-jets-woody-johnson-cowboys-jerry-jones/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2018335896324694382) 2026-02-02T14:49Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "AIPAC was initially looking at a different candidate in IL07 Jason Friedman. He was seen as "too obviously aligned." Conyears Ervin has less defined views for the electorate. The UDP spots are all positive bio spots" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021064160638009548) 2026-02-10T03:30Z 93K followers, 209.6K engagements "um https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2012/EFTA02731721.pdf https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2012/EFTA02731721.pdf" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2021381608604041592) 2026-02-11T00:31Z 93K followers, 138.3K engagements "Slater worked for @JDVance. He knew she was being pushed out and said nothing because he's a coward in the face of money and power. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/abigail-slater-out-as-dojs-anti-trust-chief/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/abigail-slater-out-as-dojs-anti-trust-chief/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2022002447607320943) 2026-02-12T17:38Z 93K followers, 31.9K engagements "Fun @franifio essay on how the World Cup has often been political and why the U.S. might get what's coming to us this year. https://prospect.org/2026/02/13/feb-2026-magazine-sports-fantasy-football/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/13/feb-2026-magazine-sports-fantasy-football/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2022326483692446108) 2026-02-13T15:06Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "We're going regime villain deep-cut today with a look at Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. Guess what: he's bad in all the ways Trump cabinet members are bad: anti-science pro-selloff of public resources and sycophantic to an absurd degree. https://prospect.org/2026/02/13/doug-burgum-interior-department-regime-toady-of-our-time/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/13/doug-burgum-interior-department-regime-toady-of-our-time/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2022324792654012856) 2026-02-13T14:59Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "@semaforben @matthewstoller @lizrhoffman There's not really anything to take up. Slater didn't do anything bunches of mergers got through since HPE it's been a free fire zone" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2023247271140167744) 2026-02-16T04:05Z 93K followers, [---] engagements "Here's the piece: https://prospect.org/2026/02/16/ice-cbp-defund-homeland-security-democrats-congress/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/16/ice-cbp-defund-homeland-security-democrats-congress/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/2023404248877404418) 2026-02-16T14:29Z 93K followers, [----] engagements "Tired: Trump is punishing Brazil because they sentenced his pal Bolsonaro for attempting a coup Wired: Trump is punishing Brazil because their useful central bank payment system is squeezing out PayPal https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/world/americas/brazil-digital-payments.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/world/americas/brazil-digital-payments.html" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1972877183858454944) 2025-09-30T04:12Z 90.3K followers, 18.7K engagements "We've been in a slow-motion government shutdown for months as the Trump administration withheld appropriated funds and engaged in mass firings. Now we're going to finally admit it. From me and @WhitneyCWimbish: https://prospect.org/politics/2025-09-30-government-has-been-shut-down-for-months/ https://prospect.org/politics/2025-09-30-government-has-been-shut-down-for-months/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1972999555353551329) 2025-09-30T12:18Z 90.3K followers, 19.5K engagements "Critics of @ZohranKMamdani's public grocery plan argue that others have failed. But small grocers struggle because suppliers illegally give big-box retailers special prices. An entity with resources like NYC could challenge this @emmarjanssen writes. https://prospect.org/economy/2025-09-30-supermarket-shaping-mamdani-new-york/ https://prospect.org/economy/2025-09-30-supermarket-shaping-mamdani-new-york/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1973008769216069648) 2025-09-30T12:55Z 90.2K followers, [----] engagements "Full post https://prospect.org/economy/2025-09-30-supermarket-shaping-mamdani-new-york/ https://prospect.org/economy/2025-09-30-supermarket-shaping-mamdani-new-york/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1973008771170680867) 2025-09-30T12:55Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements "Over half the people in the exchanges didn't file a claim because THAT'S HOW INSURANCE WORKS "There are reforms that need to be made. There should be income limits. There shouldn't be any premium free policies. Everybody should have some skin in the game. They ought to restructure it so it's not being payments made from the federal government to insurance companies who "There are reforms that need to be made. There should be income limits. There shouldn't be any premium free policies. Everybody should have some skin in the game. They ought to restructure it so it's not being payments made" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1973011130160419282) 2025-09-30T13:04Z 90.3K followers, 21.9K engagements "Missouri's governor has signed new congressional maps to obliterate Emanuel Cleaver's Kansas City seat but that's not the end of the story. A referendum is in motion and if it reaches the ballot it will pause the maps. @gurleygg reports. https://prospect.org/politics/2025-09-30-from-democracy-to-my-way-or-the-highway-in-missouri/ https://prospect.org/politics/2025-09-30-from-democracy-to-my-way-or-the-highway-in-missouri/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1973017777666699291) 2025-09-30T13:31Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements "Blueprint poll: 1-Voters blame the GOP for the shutdown (which is true of every shutdown in US history) 2-Voters see the threat of ignoring Congress's power of the purse as EQUAL to loss of health care subsidies even though health care is the only thing Dems have been messaging" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1973024026831605904) 2025-09-30T13:55Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements "The "democracy" message isn't even a good one you can boil it down to "how can you possibly make a budget deal with someone who won't honor the deal" Yet even that muddled mess does as well as health care https://blueprint-research.com/polling/shutdown-poll-9-29/ https://blueprint-research.com/polling/shutdown-poll-9-29/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1973024366662463605) 2025-09-30T13:57Z 90.2K followers, [----] engagements "You can't do that it violates the statute but the Supreme Court has decided that nothing the president does is illegal so they can cut any program or fire any worker they want whether there's a shutdown or not. What are we even talking about here JUST NOW -- TRUMP on shutdown: "We can do things during the shutdown that are irreversible that are bad for them and irreversible by them like cutting vast numbers of people out cutting things that they like cutting programs that they like. "And you know all you all know JUST NOW -- TRUMP on shutdown: "We can do things during the shutdown that are" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1973066997488295997) 2025-09-30T16:46Z 90.7K followers, 44.2K engagements "@tatere @WhitneyCWimbish Next time read the Democratic counter offer which does exactly this" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1973131811682394449) 2025-09-30T21:04Z 90.3K followers, [--] engagements "I enjoyed this story when it was in @TheProspect four months ago. https://prospect.org/health/2025-05-28-predatory-lenders-operating-room-medical-credit-cards/ NEW: Shady companies are now offering people "medical credit cards" to pay for procedures they can't afford. These cards from companies like Synchronys CareCredit can end up trapping people in medical debt. One patient compared it to signing their life away. https://t.co/0EJK3A25Bv https://prospect.org/health/2025-05-28-predatory-lenders-operating-room-medical-credit-cards/ NEW: Shady companies are now offering people "medical credit" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1973165920639132097) 2025-09-30T23:19Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements "The new lawsuit from federal employee unions against Russ Vought for threatening mass layoffs during a shutdown makes the correct point that a shutdown confers no new authorities to fire employees. https://prospect.org/labor/2025-09-30-workers-sue-vought-threatening-use-shutdown-to-fire-them/ https://prospect.org/labor/2025-09-30-workers-sue-vought-threatening-use-shutdown-to-fire-them/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1973179744826040596) 2025-10-01T00:14Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements "#Realtalk on the government shutdown from Ryan Cooper: the Supreme Court has handed Trump plenary powers over the budget to spend taxpayer money in any way he wishes. The shutdown is an opportunity to point out what is happening. https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-01-real-problem-with-trump-shutdown/ https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-01-real-problem-with-trump-shutdown/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1973386151210664234) 2025-10-01T13:54Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements "The mechanisms in the Dem counter-offer (which they refuse to talk about) would "fire" Russ Vought by making the bad-faith things he is doing impossible on this set of budget appropriations. A very simple Dem ask to reopen the government would be to fire Russ Vought. Hes the fundamental bad faith element that makes negotiation impossible. A very simple Dem ask to reopen the government would be to fire Russ Vought. Hes the fundamental bad faith element that makes negotiation impossible" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1973745944060653649) 2025-10-02T13:44Z 90.3K followers, 34.4K engagements "An under-the-radar but huge story: in less than [--] weeks Microsoft will end support for the Windows [--] OS currently used on 42% () of all PCs globally. Over [---] million computers will be vulnerable to hacks or destined for the dump if users don't pay up. https://prospect.org/power/2025-10-02-microsoft-abandoning-windows-10-hackers-celebrating/ https://prospect.org/power/2025-10-02-microsoft-abandoning-windows-10-hackers-celebrating/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1973749562335694956) 2025-10-02T13:59Z 90.3K followers, 19.9K engagements "BlackRock is leading a consortium buying Minnesota Power in a private equity foray into utilities. Gov. @Tim_Walz's Department of Commerce flipped to support the deal & emails show numerous contacts with the acquisitions supporters. From @jamesjbaratta: https://prospect.org/environment/2025-10-02-private-equity-power-play-minnesota/ https://prospect.org/environment/2025-10-02-private-equity-power-play-minnesota/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1973753822544855053) 2025-10-02T14:15Z 90.3K followers, 27.2K engagements "I reported this months ago. In the 1st term Trump could hand out $$ to farmers by tapping the Commodity Credit Corporation a New Deal-era fund that had lots of cash in it. But it's down to under $4 billion now so he'll need Congress for the rest. Another point of leverage. Trump is planning to send billions in cash bailouts to farmers. The USDAs Commodity Credit Corporation fund has just $4 billion left in the account which is not enough. Enter: tariff receipts. https://t.co/lXvUQBMyZQ Trump is planning to send billions in cash bailouts to farmers. The USDAs Commodity Credit Corporation fund" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1973884732950860206) 2025-10-02T22:56Z 90.3K followers, 22.5K engagements "After being wrong about what this shutdown is actually about (probably doing more than any pundit to advocate to make it a health care fight) Matt came around to my side and now has the correct position. Trump wants to both cut spending without Democratic agreement and add spending without Democratic agreement and then we wonder why Democrats wont agree to a CR. Trump wants to both cut spending without Democratic agreement and add spending without Democratic agreement and then we wonder why Democrats wont agree to a CR" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1973892287022375202) 2025-10-02T23:26Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements "In honor of Taylor's new album Russ Vought is in his "Look What You Made Me Do" phase of the shutdown. He's making decisions hes always wanted to make & blaming Democrats for forcing him to make them. https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-03-look-what-you-made-me-do-phase-of-the-shutdown/ https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-03-look-what-you-made-me-do-phase-of-the-shutdown/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1974104439226314902) 2025-10-03T13:29Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements "@NoMoreRentiers @matthewstoller My view is that you can't make a deal with someone who'll break it so the ask is to make the deal impossible to break. Eliminate rescissions for this budget deal reaffirm that impoundments are illegal tie any deviations from this to loss of White House travel funding" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1974115116246516142) 2025-10-03T14:11Z 90.3K followers, [--] engagements "Good @RubenGallego pushback on TrumpRx. "This model would require patients to bypass their insurance & pay cash for medications.Given that many insured patients already have lower copays than the proposed TrumpRx discounts it is unclear how this would provide meaningful relief"" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1974166994623865149) 2025-10-03T17:37Z 90.3K followers, 19.3K engagements "$1 down $999999999999 to go @TheStalwart Treasury Department considers minting a $1 Trump coin https://t.co/fyRlMhfmSA Treasury Department considers minting a $1 Trump coin https://t.co/fyRlMhfmSA" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1974213569857143149) 2025-10-03T20:42Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements "Full post: https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-06-win-shutdown-democrats-need-big-switch/ https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-06-win-shutdown-democrats-need-big-switch/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1975192859755290684) 2025-10-06T13:34Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements "Here's the whole thing. https://prospect.org/infrastructure/housing/2025-10-06-rent-debtors-strike-abusive-corporate-landlord-equity-residential/ https://prospect.org/infrastructure/housing/2025-10-06-rent-debtors-strike-abusive-corporate-landlord-equity-residential/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1975202005087031297) 2025-10-06T14:10Z 90.7K followers, [----] engagements "Responding to @MattBruenig Ryan Cooper argues that "there must be a role for antitrust for any brand of socialism that includes markets" because it it disperses power ensures fairness and can unleash serious innovation. https://prospect.org/economy/2025-10-07-socialist-case-for-antitrust/ https://prospect.org/economy/2025-10-07-socialist-case-for-antitrust/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1975561839053578473) 2025-10-07T14:00Z 90.4K followers, 16.6K engagements "Minnesota allowed the sale of one of its electric utilities to a consortium led by BlackRock. Our @jamesjbaratta was there to witness the proceeding and he explains how it's the beginning of a private equity roll-up to cash in on the AI data center boom. https://prospect.org/environment/blackrock-minnesota-utility-private-equity/ https://prospect.org/environment/blackrock-minnesota-utility-private-equity/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1975928211310833713) 2025-10-08T14:16Z 90.7K followers, 38.3K engagements "Full story: https://prospect.org/environment/blackrock-minnesota-utility-private-equity/ https://prospect.org/environment/blackrock-minnesota-utility-private-equity/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1975928213848347027) 2025-10-08T14:16Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements "Private equity firms and and giant insurers like Delta Dental have been rolling up dental practices. On Organized Money we talked to a dentist who has been fighting this and why it should matter to anyone with teeth. https://www.organizedmoney.fm/p/who-controls-your-dentist https://www.organizedmoney.fm/p/who-controls-your-dentist" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1975963376338731421) 2025-10-08T16:35Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements "Interesting dynamic in NYC where Zohran Mamdani is blunting opposition from patrol officers by taking their poor job conditions seriously. https://prospect.org/blogs-and-newsletters/tap/mamdani-cops-new-york-mayor/ https://prospect.org/blogs-and-newsletters/tap/mamdani-cops-new-york-mayor/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1976023196592943379) 2025-10-08T20:33Z 90.7K followers, 29K engagements "I think people claiming to be savvy about California's electoral system and the possibility of a Dem-Dem general election don't realize that the current election Porter is participating in is quite unlikely to have that outcome. Making's Joe's first impression the right one. I actually really liked her first answer here lmao. If the goal is to get the majority of voters why do you need the minority of voters I actually really liked her first answer here lmao. If the goal is to get the majority of voters why do you need the minority of voters" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1976054720251953676) 2025-10-08T22:38Z 90.4K followers, 25.8K engagements "Wait a second Porter stayed and answered [--] more minutes of questions after the viral video snippet Then outside of everyone who talks about politics online being frustrated theater critics why are we having this conversation https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/us/katie-porter-goes-viral-for-unhappy-tv-interview-in-california-governors-race.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/us/katie-porter-goes-viral-for-unhappy-tv-interview-in-california-governors-race.html" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1976157722463830324) 2025-10-09T05:28Z 90.6K followers, 14.1K engagements "You didn't use the right TPS report for this drone murder Senator Elissa Slotkin: "If the Trump administration wants to be at war against a terrorist organization they should come to Congress notify us and seek our approval . I actually have no real problem going against cartels" https://t.co/apuNZPDW19 Senator Elissa Slotkin: "If the Trump administration wants to be at war against a terrorist organization they should come to Congress notify us and seek our approval . I actually have no real problem going against cartels" https://t.co/apuNZPDW19" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1976367393858601328) 2025-10-09T19:21Z 90.4K followers, 22.4K engagements "Millions of people will take to the streets again this Saturday to protest the autocratic regime of President Donald Trump. @whitneycwimbish talked to organizers of the Oct. [--] No Kings protests which are expected to be bigger than the first set in June. https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-13-no-kings-protest-trump/ https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-13-no-kings-protest-trump/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1977735193755516944) 2025-10-13T13:56Z 90.7K followers, [----] engagements "Here's an exclusive excerpt from @davidsirota's new book Master Plan about how the Ad Council ran a public service announcement for *capitalism* back in the 70s. https://prospect.org/power/2025-10-13-lewis-powell-memo-nader-chamber-commerce-master-plan/ https://prospect.org/power/2025-10-13-lewis-powell-memo-nader-chamber-commerce-master-plan/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1977735883273994649) 2025-10-13T13:59Z 90.7K followers, 18K engagements "@thatupstateguy @lukewgoldstein This is why those who want him to do it are putting on the full-court press to convince him of that" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1977844748720463997) 2025-10-13T21:11Z 90.7K followers, [---] engagements "From me: China's threat to restrict rare earth mineral exports shows who really holds the cards in the trade war. We invented rare earth magnets and gave away the production; decades of bad ideas handed another country a tool to crush our economy. https://prospect.org/world/2025-10-14-china-trump-tariffs-rare-earth-minerals/ https://prospect.org/world/2025-10-14-china-trump-tariffs-rare-earth-minerals/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1978122731846537627) 2025-10-14T15:36Z 90.7K followers, [----] engagements "It's not like China was subtle about rare earths. We had a [--] year warning and did little. Now we've made a big directional bet on AI and the infrastructure buildout requires rare earths for semiconductors. Good work everyone https://prospect.org/world/2025-10-14-china-trump-tariffs-rare-earth-minerals/ https://prospect.org/world/2025-10-14-china-trump-tariffs-rare-earth-minerals/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1978122734300201160) 2025-10-14T15:36Z 90.7K followers, [----] engagements "Here is the full story. https://prospect.org/power/2025-10-15-nvidia-openai-ai-oracle-chips/ https://prospect.org/power/2025-10-15-nvidia-openai-ai-oracle-chips/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1978460505694949563) 2025-10-15T13:58Z 90.7K followers, [----] engagements "At this moment Democrats could maybe *gain* seats in the redistricting wars. But state capitals won't ultimately decide the outcome; the Supreme Court will. And they're making their move to dilute the power of Black voters. From me: https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-16-2026-election-supreme-court-gerrymandering-maps/ https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-16-2026-election-supreme-court-gerrymandering-maps/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1978815935671619975) 2025-10-16T13:30Z 90.7K followers, [----] engagements "Full post. https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-16-2026-election-supreme-court-gerrymandering-maps/ https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-16-2026-election-supreme-court-gerrymandering-maps/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/1978815938104594821) 2025-10-16T13:30Z 90.7K followers, [----] engagements "Kamala Harris needs to be heard from here in defense of that $ going to supporting foreclosure victims" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/202096882011471872) 2012-05-14T18:03Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "Fun fact: this time four years ago I sat next to Kamala Harris at the #DNC and she mostly called me "Hey blogger"" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/243515757722492929) 2012-09-06T01:07Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "Spain is increasing their unemployment by cutting their budget" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/253669476149641217) 2012-10-04T01:34Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "Ohio SoS admits he "lost" [-----] voter registration updates. Ah well" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/264074093052170241) 2012-11-01T18:39Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements "A $50BN request for Sandy relief has to navigate "bad timing" of an "austerity minded Congress." But a $631BN defense bill can pass 98-0" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/276347976631320579) 2012-12-05T15:31Z 90.1K followers, [--] engagements "@Robertwaldeck (eye roll) sequester cuts are $984bn http://t.co/ENGhnjQp Obama spending cuts $922bn (not incl interest) http://t.co/l7MR11iv http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/18/us/politics/president-delivers-a-new-offer-on-the-fiscal-crisis-to-boehner.html http://www.cbpp.org/cms/fa=view&id=3635 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/18/us/politics/president-delivers-a-new-offer-on-the-fiscal-crisis-to-boehner.html http://www.cbpp.org/cms/fa=view&id=3635" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/281222548379803650) 2012-12-19T02:20Z 90.3K followers, [--] engagements "Kamala Harris within [-----] votes with half reporting in #CAAG; none of Alameda Co (Oakland) in" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/29550178842) 2010-11-03T07:33Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "Maybe if a bank CEO said "Kamala Harris is so cute" while stealing homes from her constituents there would have been more of an outcry" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/319925651253628930) 2013-04-04T21:33Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "Kamala Harris just boosted staff of anti-foreclosure legal task force http://t.co/cHxzCUzWys wasn't called pretty at the timeso not covered http://shar.es/dJxat http://shar.es/dJxat" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/319930771286675456) 2013-04-04T21:53Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "JPM already in trouble for its disastrous debt collection practices; now CA AG Kamala Harris is suing over [------] specific illegal actions" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/332602336683888641) 2013-05-09T21:05Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "Also "responsible homeowners" frame neglects point of mortgage contract btw [--] parties [--] of which is supposed to determine creditworthiness" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/364436266919534592) 2013-08-05T17:22Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "4. Second any city administrator saying they won't lavish billions of $ in corporate welfare on rich sports owners should be applauded" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/376393573274370048) 2013-09-07T17:16Z 90.1K followers, [--] engagements "@GeneMaddaus even on your terms no contradiction between supporting a team and making pursuit a top priority" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/376432217032888320) 2013-09-07T19:50Z 90.1K followers, [--] engagements "@GeneMaddaus more important the guy was on vacation. Are you getting stories out of his Facebook pictures too" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/376432386390503426) 2013-09-07T19:50Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements "@GeneMaddaus quick Jacobs just said something to a parking lot attendant at Sea World go file" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/376444217880350720) 2013-09-07T20:37Z 90.1K followers, [--] engagements "Does Spitzer win if Weiner never enters the race highlighting sex scandal issue that Stringer incessantly exploited" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/377861845219950592) 2013-09-11T18:30Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements "Here's rat bastard John C. Calhoun RIP http://t.co/9kFSIFsUuy" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/388427480060551169) 2013-10-10T22:15Z 91.4K followers, [--] engagements "And now here comes @Salon's sober understated alternate headline for my story. :)" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/408237872748060672) 2013-12-04T14:14Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements "Five largest U.S. banks now control 44.2% of total assets up from 43.5% in [----] (38.4% in 2007) http://t.co/wp2BN5oLHR http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303640604579298830697671324 http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303640604579298830697671324" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/419299511345745920) 2014-01-04T02:49Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements "After all college players work for the dream of joining a professional athlete's union. So unionize in college http://t.co/ZWo7KHwyGP http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/10363430/outside-lines-northwestern-wildcats-football-players-trying-join-labor-union http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/10363430/outside-lines-northwestern-wildcats-football-players-trying-join-labor-union" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/428226609280061440) 2014-01-28T18:02Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "I like Kamala Harris fine but the idea that she "stood up" to Obama to stop a bad deal on foreclosure fraud (as per her intro) is risible" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/442375461557915648) 2014-03-08T19:05Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "Progressive Caucus budget would cut in 1/2 the ridiculous Fed dividend payout to private banks that I discussed here: http://t.co/uCY8JlV0i9 http://www.newrepublic.com/article/116913/federal-reserve-dividends-most-outrageous-handout-banks http://www.newrepublic.com/article/116913/federal-reserve-dividends-most-outrageous-handout-banks" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/443848425990131712) 2014-03-12T20:38Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "just [--] hours until the actual best sports-related event of the day (ducks) #NBADraft" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/482223254480764928) 2014-06-26T18:05Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "@marcatracy all hail @blakezeff" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/512298821548650496) 2014-09-17T17:55Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements "@chrislhayes what was your take on Richard Kim's argument http://t.co/fnvrxfDmeP Debate him on the show http://www.thenation.com/blog/186641/no-quid-pro-quo-no-cuomo-vote-howie-hawkins-november-4 http://www.thenation.com/blog/186641/no-quid-pro-quo-no-cuomo-vote-howie-hawkins-november-4" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/528280601531387904) 2014-10-31T20:21Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements "Figured Sandra Fluke was in trouble when I heard she wasn't sending mailers to men who typically make up around half of all people" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/529897923744890880) 2014-11-05T07:28Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements "@SandraFluke I am glad to hear that. And I hope you continue your work" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/532377715513774080) 2014-11-12T03:41Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements "@blakezeff over to you. @ryanlcooper https://x.com/ryanlcooper/status/533345080808337409 https://x.com/ryanlcooper/status/533345080808337409" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/533346241866760193) 2014-11-14T19:50Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements "@joanwalsh @blakezeff seriously" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/558639818842730496) 2015-01-23T14:58Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements "Quelle surprise: Trump supports corporations blackmailing America into a lower tax rate http://t.co/DdsRhB52El http://t.co/R0QJ8LipOA http://time.com/4003734/donald-trump-interview-transcript/ http://time.com/4003734/donald-trump-interview-transcript/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/634376199712604160) 2015-08-20T14:47Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "We know labor hates TPP but this is unusually direct. From the Labor Advisory Cmte report: https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/Labor-Advisory-Committee-for-Trade-Negotiations-and-Trade-Policy.pdf https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/Labor-Advisory-Committee-for-Trade-Negotiations-and-Trade-Policy.pdf" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/676223457869238272) 2015-12-14T02:13Z 90.9K followers, [--] engagements "Drug industry price-gouging made possible by govt-enforced monopolies not millennial a-holes using a broken system http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Columns/2016/02/04/Why-Martin-Shkreli-Has-Been-Godsend-Drug-Industry http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Columns/2016/02/04/Why-Martin-Shkreli-Has-Been-Godsend-Drug-Industry" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/695406600765374466) 2016-02-05T00:40Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "Here's the full Gary Gensler statement on CFTC advisory cmte report on position limitswhich I excerpted in my story" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/703222396837302273) 2016-02-26T14:17Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "Van Jones explains how the foreclosure crisis was a sleeper issue for African-Americans in MI Sanders ran ads on it" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/707408166410059776) 2016-03-09T03:30Z 91.5K followers, [---] engagements "Mnuchin bought IndyMac with an FDIC backstop that allowed his bank to foreclose w/abandon & pass losses to taxpayers https://newrepublic.com/article/133368/donald-trumps-finance-chair-anti-populist-hell https://newrepublic.com/article/133368/donald-trumps-finance-chair-anti-populist-hell" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/729668055320563713) 2016-05-09T13:43Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "Thx [--] Mnuchin I got to cite the Erica Johnson-Seck story which is in my book in more detail https://newrepublic.com/article/133368/donald-trumps-finance-chair-anti-populist-hell https://newrepublic.com/article/133368/donald-trumps-finance-chair-anti-populist-hell" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/729669397502009346) 2016-05-09T13:48Z 90.7K followers, [--] engagements "Copenhagen has a Worker's Museum. It's open from 10-4. There's something poetic about that" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/750431137001009152) 2016-07-05T20:48Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements "@ceodonovan going tomorrow" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/750439318997598208) 2016-07-05T21:20Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements "It's official p.28 of GOP Platform: "We support reinstating the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933" https://www.scribd.com/document/318660213/RNC-Platform#from_embed https://www.scribd.com/document/318660213/RNC-Platform#from_embed" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/755192449576730624) 2016-07-19T00:08Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "Also this just affects the co-pay so insurers taxpayers through Medicaid/Medicare will still give us our profit" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/768806397131628546) 2016-08-25T13:45Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "It's the damn insurers' fault for passing on our price-gouging to customers- actual alibi http://newsroom.mylan.com/2016-08-25-Mylan-Taking-Immediate-Action-to-Further-Enhance-Access-to-EpiPen-Epinephrine-Injection-USP-Auto-Injector http://newsroom.mylan.com/2016-08-25-Mylan-Taking-Immediate-Action-to-Further-Enhance-Access-to-EpiPen-Epinephrine-Injection-USP-Auto-Injector" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/768807184058621953) 2016-08-25T13:48Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements ""Cross-selling is all about pumping up Wells' stock price." Shows transcripts of [--] quarterly earnings reports. SECURITIES FRAUD" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/778255061705105408) 2016-09-20T15:30Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "It also shouldn't be hard to fix. There's many acres of land surrounding the plant with nothing there. Musk doesn't want to spend to fix it" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/852026736841695233) 2017-04-12T05:12Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements "Here's Pt [--] of @CapitalandMain's series on the downside of green jobs looking at installers w/Elon Musk's SolarCity http://www.slate.com/articles/business/moneybox/2017/04/solar_panel_companies_explosive_growth_is_leaving_workers_behind.html http://www.slate.com/articles/business/moneybox/2017/04/solar_panel_companies_explosive_growth_is_leaving_workers_behind.html" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/852565744982216705) 2017-04-13T16:54Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements ""JPMorgan is [---] times bigger than all of the black-owned banks in America combined" http://fusion.kinja.com/this-staggering-chart-reveals-the-reality-of-black-owne-1794000364 http://fusion.kinja.com/this-staggering-chart-reveals-the-reality-of-black-owne-1794000364" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/865592116042280960) 2017-05-19T15:36Z 89.9K followers, [--] engagements "Treasury wants to remove FDIC from living wills. FDIC has been much more aggressive than the Fed (esp. Hoenig Republican vice chair)" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/874476178102407172) 2017-06-13T03:59Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "Rand Paul just objected to moving to the NDAA. When someone says no to the leadership others realize they can too" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/890811101985636353) 2017-07-28T05:48Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "Wow Rand blocked the NDAA (at least temporarily). No more votes this week. McCain probably goes home" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/890813022704287744) 2017-07-28T05:55Z 90.7K followers, [---] engagements ".@KateAronoff killing it with this about the shock doctrine privatization effort on Puerto Rico's electric grid https://theintercept.com/2017/09/12/in-wake-of-hurricane-irma-vultures-eye-puerto-ricos-electric-grid-for-privatization/ https://theintercept.com/2017/09/12/in-wake-of-hurricane-irma-vultures-eye-puerto-ricos-electric-grid-for-privatization/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/907616098547154945) 2017-09-12T14:45Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements "Kamala Harris blasts fundraising email for DiFi. Feinstein's consultant Bill Carrick actually ran Loretta Sanchez' Senate campaign v Harris" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/917473289752125440) 2017-10-09T19:34Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "This is from Pelosi. Nobody in DC understands how giving loans to Puerto Rico right now even bridge loans for liquidity looks predatory" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/918230951125139456) 2017-10-11T21:44Z 90.2K followers, [----] engagements "@chrislhayes @LionelKitchy @rortybomb BTW what we should be worried about is the Whitefish contract being used as a reason to privatize the electric grid https://theintercept.com/2017/10/26/disaster-capitalists-take-big-step-toward-privatizing-puerto-ricos-electric-grid/ https://theintercept.com/2017/10/26/disaster-capitalists-take-big-step-toward-privatizing-puerto-ricos-electric-grid/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/924031263140233217) 2017-10-27T21:53Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements "@drbrake @lutherlowe @Yelp My understanding is that Yelp used Mechanical Turk. The question isn't whether that's out of reach to small & midsize companies but whether it's within a law enforcement budget" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/946126682515054592) 2017-12-27T21:12Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements "The guy now in charge of cleaning up Superfund sites was Scott Pruitt's personal banker banned from the banking industry for life by the FDIC earlier this year https://theintercept.com/2017/12/28/scott-pruitt-failed-banker-running-epa-superfund-program/ https://theintercept.com/2017/12/28/scott-pruitt-failed-banker-running-epa-superfund-program/" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/946417098649083905) 2017-12-28T16:26Z 91.5K followers, [----] engagements "Kamala Harris speaking at #CADem2018" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/967543201488760832) 2018-02-24T23:34Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "How dare anyone even suggest that the change in Fed tailoring language will be a litigation magnet to stop any enhanced rule on any bank putting the Fed in a worse position than they were pre-crisis" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/975012828800323585) 2018-03-17T14:15Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "How dare anyone utter that hooking the $3.8 trillion mini bond market into the next financial crisis by counting them as highly liquid assets is monumentally stupid and just the kind of interconnection that created the crisis in the first place" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/975013297396355074) 2018-03-17T14:17Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "Methinks executives of dominant companies doth protest too much when they warn that changing any aspect of their business will make them more dominant https://s21.q4cdn.com/399680738/files/doc_financials/2018/Q1/Q1-18-Earnings-call-transcript.pdf https://s21.q4cdn.com/399680738/files/doc_financials/2018/Q1/Q1-18-Earnings-call-transcript.pdf" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/989498003122618371) 2018-04-26T13:34Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements "RT @chucktodd: WH swears POTUS just made his last last last pitch for health care. Am told "Easter or bust" is not an unfair deadline" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/9937346835) 2010-03-03T19:32Z 88.1K followers, [--] engagements "Wells Fargo Makes Pope Francis Sad http://tinyletter.com/DavidDayen/letters/wells-fargo-makes-pope-francis-sad http://tinyletter.com/DavidDayen/letters/wells-fargo-makes-pope-francis-sad" [X Link](https://x.com/ddayen/status/997515425100582912) 2018-05-18T16:33Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
@ddayen David DayenDavid Dayen posts on X about kamala harris, in the, money, private equity the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours.
Social category influence finance 19.08% celebrities 6.36% us election 5.78% countries 5.2% stocks 5.2% technology brands 1.73% cryptocurrencies 1.16% musicians 0.58% ufc 0.58% nfl 0.58%
Social topic influence kamala harris 5.2%, in the 4.05%, money 4.05%, private equity 3.47%, shutdown 3.47%, fans 2.31%, supreme court 2.31%, the most 1.73%, nfl 1.73%, donald trump 1.73%
Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @interparasect24 @theprospect @matthewstoller @jamesjbaratta @mrddmia @whitneycwimbish @genemaddaus @blakezeff @sri_demosthenes @moetkacik @thestalwart @ryangrim @mattbruenig @econliberties @chrislhayes @drogon_dracarys @dcfairbank @rkuttnerwrites @freeremma @oliviawkosloff
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Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"Sens. Booker (Dem lead on House Antitrust Subcmte) and Durbin (Dem lead on House Judiciary) send letters to Trump and Bondi asking for documents in the removal of Gail Slater and lobbyist communications on the imminent Live Nation settlement"
X Link 2026-02-13T21:36Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"SCOOP: Schumer was more involved than reported with the attempted cave on the government shutdown. The Gang of [--] Senate Dems had his approval & he was getting daily updates. The cave almost happened Thursday AFTER the election. https://prospect.org/2025/11/08/why-does-schumer-keep-trying-to-cave-government-shutdown/ https://prospect.org/2025/11/08/why-does-schumer-keep-trying-to-cave-government-shutdown/"
X Link 2025-11-08T22:33Z 93K followers, 1.1M engagements
"Private equity has come for another retailer this one the luxury brand Saks which recently merged with Neiman Marcus. That's a lot of good real estate to be used for cash extraction. https://prospect.org/2026/01/20/private-equity-saks-another-retail-outlet/ https://prospect.org/2026/01/20/private-equity-saks-another-retail-outlet/"
X Link 2026-01-20T15:17Z 92.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Hotels have become a front line in the immigration enforcement campaign with protesters disrupting ICE at their lodging or pressuring companies not to serve them. @jamesjbaratta writes about this growing movement. https://prospect.org/2026/01/30/ice-hotels-campaigns-protests-hilton-hotels-minneapolis-nyc/ https://prospect.org/2026/01/30/ice-hotels-campaigns-protests-hilton-hotels-minneapolis-nyc/"
X Link 2026-01-30T14:52Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"Here's that one. https://prospect.org/2026/01/30/ice-hotels-campaigns-protests-hilton-hotels-minneapolis-nyc/ https://prospect.org/2026/01/30/ice-hotels-campaigns-protests-hilton-hotels-minneapolis-nyc/"
X Link 2026-01-30T14:52Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"This is a terrific piece by @moetkacik about Stephen Miller the architect of the current moment the man in charge of half a dozen agencies who has inflicted enough institutional destruction to consume a generation repairing the damage. https://prospect.org/2026/01/31/impeach-president-miller/ https://prospect.org/2026/01/31/impeach-president-miller/"
X Link 2026-01-31T14:38Z 92.9K followers, 44.8K engagements
"ICYMI this great piece from over the weekend by @moetkacik on how Stephen Miller is running the Department of Homeland Security the Justice Department the FBI the remnants of the Department of Education most of the Pentagon & whatever's left of DOGE. https://prospect.org/2026/01/31/trump-stephen-mill https://prospect.org/2026/01/31/trump-stephen-mill"
X Link 2026-02-02T17:14Z 92.9K followers, [----] engagements
"@TheStalwart Keep going: private credit which is replacing commercial bank lending while being funded by commercial bank investment is funding data centers disrupting the software companies owned by private equity which is funded by institutional investors which includes commercial banks"
X Link 2026-02-03T18:30Z 93K followers, 27.8K engagements
"AIPAC cash has popped up in the race to replace Robin Kelly in IL-02. The "Affordable Chicago Now" SuperPAC just organized a week ago & hasn't identified any of its donors. The PAC is supporting Donna Miller whose donors are primarily AIPAC donors. From Robert Peters' campaign:"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:01Z 92.9K followers, 78.9K engagements
"Wow a disaster for AIPAC which targeted Malinowski directly with ads and stealthily tried to boost Way. Their target ends up winning the most progressive candidate in the races finishes second and Way is nowhere. 🚨New Jerseys 11th Congressional District Democratic Primary🚨 🔵 Tom Malinowski - 33.3% ✅ 🔵 Analilia Mejia - 24.5% 🔵 Brendan Gill - 15.6% 🔵 Tahesha Way - 15.1% 80% of expected votes in https://t.co/nisSAdcZcB 🚨New Jerseys 11th Congressional District Democratic Primary🚨 🔵 Tom Malinowski - 33.3% ✅ 🔵 Analilia Mejia - 24.5% 🔵 Brendan Gill - 15.6% 🔵 Tahesha Way - 15.1% 80% of"
X Link 2026-02-06T02:08Z 92.9K followers, 13.9K engagements
"Malinowski who once received AIPAC support is probably now angry that they tried to sink him much like Rep. David Min in California last year and I suspect he will have a different perspective on I/P issues. This is really damaging for AIPAC"
X Link 2026-02-06T02:13Z 92.9K followers, 19.2K engagements
"LMAO The outcome in NJ-11 was an anticipated possibility and our focus remains on who will serve the next full term in Congress. UDP will be closely monitoring dozens of primary races including the June NJ-11 primary to help ensure pro-Israel candidates are elected to Congress. https://t.co/Cd790k6QtI The outcome in NJ-11 was an anticipated possibility and our focus remains on who will serve the next full term in Congress. UDP will be closely monitoring dozens of primary races including the June NJ-11 primary to help ensure pro-Israel candidates are elected to Congress. https://t.co/Cd790k6QtI"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:31Z 92.9K followers, 10.9K engagements
"Bad Bunny fresh off the Grammys performs the Super Bowl halftime show this weekend. The NFL assures that it won't be political but Bad Bunny is inherently political: his music is a reflection of Puerto Rico's colonial state and recent tragedies. https://prospect.org/2026/02/06/bad-bunny-super-bowl-halftime-show-puerto-rico/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/06/bad-bunny-super-bowl-halftime-show-puerto-rico/"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:54Z 92.9K followers, [----] engagements
"NEWS: [--] Illinois Dem congressional candidates getting Super PAC support (presumably funded by AIPAC) also share 100s of donors who have funded AIPAC. Many donations were sent to the same candidates for the same amounts on the same day. From @ryangrim & me. https://prospect.org/2026/02/06/aipac-coordinates-donors-in-illinois-house-primaries/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/06/aipac-coordinates-donors-in-illinois-house-primaries/"
X Link 2026-02-06T17:34Z 93K followers, 81.9K engagements
"After the shock result in NJ-11 where AIPAC's PAC inadvertently boosted the most anti-AIPAC candidate in the race expect the organization to go underground. These maneuvers in Illinois are the model. https://prospect.org/2026/02/06/aipac-coordinates-donors-in-illinois-house-primaries/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/06/aipac-coordinates-donors-in-illinois-house-primaries/"
X Link 2026-02-06T17:37Z 92.9K followers, [----] engagements
"In a Democratic club meeting just now LA Mayor Karen Bass pronounced herself "flabbergasted" by Nithya Raman's entry into the mayor's race. "Ive worked closely with Nithya helped her gain the Democratic endorsement helped her clear an encampment in her district" she said"
X Link 2026-02-07T20:22Z 93K followers, 72.5K engagements
"The SCORE Act which was stymied this winter would have given the NCAA immunity from antitrust laws. The NCAA could have this protection if they agreed to respect their players' labor rights but they won't do that either. https://prospect.org/2026/02/09/feb-2026-magazine-sports-ncaa-college-football-score-act/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/09/feb-2026-magazine-sports-ncaa-college-football-score-act/"
X Link 2026-02-09T14:41Z 93K followers, [---] engagements
"It's good that this failed. But the latest concept for the NCAA to "innovate" their way out of reining in their own profligacy is selling off to private equity. https://prospect.org/2026/02/09/feb-2026-magazine-sports-ncaa-college-football-score-act/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/09/feb-2026-magazine-sports-ncaa-college-football-score-act/"
X Link 2026-02-09T14:41Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"Mike Davis will get his million dollars for a Live Nation/Ticketmaster settlement even if it means every lawyer in the place quits The No. [--] at DOJ antitrust just quit. Lots of turnover as tensions simmer between line trustbusters and Trump brass https://t.co/yhbWbakCsc The No. [--] at DOJ antitrust just quit. Lots of turnover as tensions simmer between line trustbusters and Trump brass https://t.co/yhbWbakCsc"
X Link 2026-02-09T23:59Z 93K followers, 20.8K engagements
"NBA NFL MLB & NHL players make around 50% of total league revenues. WNBA players make 9%. Their demand for 30% still a bargain has been rebuffed by owners who offered 15%. The economics of women's basketball literally puts players in danger. https://prospect.org/2026/02/10/feb-2026-magazine-sports-players-unions-wnba-caitlin-clark/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/10/feb-2026-magazine-sports-players-unions-wnba-caitlin-clark/"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:28Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"Full story here. https://prospect.org/2026/02/10/redistricting-election-texas-california-utah/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/10/redistricting-election-texas-california-utah/"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:45Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"Between crypto private credit and AI risks of another financial crash are prominent. Having a Trump sycophant at the Fed likely means that crash will lead to rewarding friends and punishing enemies. https://prospect.org/2026/02/10/trump-financial-collapse-federal-reserve/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/10/trump-financial-collapse-federal-reserve/"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:49Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"Here's the whole thing from @rkuttnerwrites. https://prospect.org/2026/02/10/trump-financial-collapse-federal-reserve/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/10/trump-financial-collapse-federal-reserve/"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:49Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"As ICE and CBP testify in Congress we've updated our tracker of deaths at the hands of immigration enforcers. [--] have been killed & another [--] seriously injured; there have also been [--] deaths in ICE/CBP custody. Wondering if this will come up. https://prospect.org/2026/01/29/ice-trump-killed-injured-list-dhs-cbp-border-patrol-renee-good-alex-pretti/ https://prospect.org/2026/01/29/ice-trump-killed-injured-list-dhs-cbp-border-patrol-renee-good-alex-pretti/"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:55Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"Here's the tracker. https://prospect.org/2026/01/29/ice-trump-killed-injured-list-dhs-cbp-border-patrol-renee-good-alex-pretti/ https://prospect.org/2026/01/29/ice-trump-killed-injured-list-dhs-cbp-border-patrol-renee-good-alex-pretti/"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:55Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"Two DSA (or DSA-adjacent) mayoral candidates in LA and DC are trying to recreate the magic Zohran Mamdani found in NYC. Harold Meyerson looks at whether they can succeed. https://prospect.org/2026/02/10/do-la-dc-have-their-own-mamdanis-mayors/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/10/do-la-dc-have-their-own-mamdanis-mayors/"
X Link 2026-02-10T21:45Z 93K followers, 12.8K engagements
".@freer_emma & @OliviaWKosloff have this report: https://prospect.org/2026/02/11/bank-medicine-health-insurers-united-health-optum-financial/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/11/bank-medicine-health-insurers-united-health-optum-financial/"
X Link 2026-02-11T15:38Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"Crypto is dead because degenerates found something more fun to bet on So the reason this Polymarket prediction market is performing so insanely high is because theres a second market asking if this market will go above 5%. People in the derivative market are manipulating this market. Which defeats the public policy case for prediction markets https://t.co/fopyFmLkqO So the reason this Polymarket prediction market is performing so insanely high is because theres a second market asking if this market will go above 5%. People in the derivative market are manipulating this market. Which defeats"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:20Z 93K followers, 34.9K engagements
"To close out our sports issue we came up with some positive examples where financialization and the desires of oligarch ownership is not placed over basic respect for fans and athletes. 🧵 https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-making-sports-work/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-making-sports-work/"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:45Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"I wrote about the most successful new entry in sports: the Savannah Bananas. Ticket prices are affordable (no dynamic pricing) concessions at the home park are free games are streamed at no cost. And Banana Ball is profitable. Putting fans first works. https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-sports-bananas-for-all-baseball/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-sports-bananas-for-all-baseball/"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:45Z 93K followers, [---] engagements
"Naomi Bethune writes about the Green Bay Packers still the only major sports team without a billionaire owner. [------] Packers fans own shares the team is well-run and there's no chance it'll hijack its small market for corporate welfare. https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-sports-green-bay-packers-nonprofit-community-owned/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-sports-green-bay-packers-nonprofit-community-owned/"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:45Z 93K followers, [---] engagements
"James Baratta tackles minor-league models of public ownership: the Rochester Red Wings community plan and the Columbus Clippers which has been owned by Franklin County OH since the 1970s. Both are profitable and anchored to the community. https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-sports-rochester-red-wings-baseball/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-sports-rochester-red-wings-baseball/"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:45Z 93K followers, [--] engagements
"Finally Emma Janssen covers the successful minor-league baseball labor contract in [----] which more than doubled baseline salaries and greatly improved work conditions. https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-sports-minor-league-baseball-union-collective-bargaining-covid/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-sports-minor-league-baseball-union-collective-bargaining-covid/"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:45Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"What happened to Pam Bondi Nothing She's always been willing to do absolutely anything for power from the day she fired the only prosecutors looking into foreclosure fraud because a campaign donor was one of the companies involved. https://prospect.org/2024/11/22/2024-11-22-when-pam-bondi-protected-foreclosure-fraudsters/ Does Pam Bondi have any red lines The attorney general doesnt say no to Donald Trump Stephanie McCrummen reported last month. Arguably the future of the MAGA movement and the sanctity of the Constitution depend on what shes willing to do next. https://t.co/mAsXJLhQjP"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:20Z 93K followers, 13K engagements
"In a sense Venezuela was the test run for the Latin American regime change Holy Grail in Cuba. Marco Rubio is playing the long game. Great analysis from Nathan Thompson. https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/marco-rubio-trump-cuba-venezuela/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/marco-rubio-trump-cuba-venezuela/"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:59Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"@MattBruenig There is another piece in the series describing true public ownership: the Columbus Clippers owned by Franklin Co. Ohio since [----]. (There's also a nonprofit mentioned in there) https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-sports-rochester-red-wings-baseball/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/feb-2026-magazine-sports-rochester-red-wings-baseball/"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:24Z 93K followers, [---] engagements
"Guy who quit because he didn't want to face a deposition over his corrupt pay-to-play schemes to drop merger challenges weighs in on integrity. No one is entitled to work at DOJ. You must be willing to put aside personal agendas and vendettas to advance the Presidents priorities and serve the American people. DOJ antitrust will continue protecting consumers and become an even stronger advocate for fair market No one is entitled to work at DOJ. You must be willing to put aside personal agendas and vendettas to advance the Presidents priorities and serve the American people. DOJ antitrust will"
X Link 2026-02-12T18:33Z 93K followers, 18.1K engagements
"@interPARASect24 @TheProspect The whole series is here. http://prospect.org/sports http://prospect.org/sports"
X Link 2026-02-12T23:46Z 93K followers, [--] engagements
"@interPARASect24 @TheProspect Blown away by the art. The illustrator's name is Cristian Mera"
X Link 2026-02-12T23:58Z 93K followers, [--] engagements
"Just learned that AIPAC has now jumped into a fourth open seat House race in Illinois backing Melissa Conyears Ervin with what has been described as a $2.8 million buy (around $500k a week). This is straight up AIPAC not a shell PAC through United Democracy Project"
X Link 2026-02-10T02:43Z 93K followers, 102.8K engagements
"We decided to send out next week's episode of Organized Money early because it's so timely. We talked to @RoKhanna about his work on the Epstein Files & how it actually changed his politics making him recognize why elite impunity is such a critical issue. https://www.organizedmoney.fm/p/the-epstein-class-war https://www.organizedmoney.fm/p/the-epstein-class-war"
X Link 2026-02-13T22:27Z 93K followers, 15.7K engagements
"ICE/CBP swarms into Minnesota to crack down on government fraud. Somehow they sidestep the orders-of-magnitude higher government fraud by Minnesota-based UnitedHealth who leads a Medicare Advantage fraud that government analyst MedPac estimates as costing America $76 billion/yr"
X Link 2026-01-27T23:08Z 93K followers, 22.6K engagements
""Congress needs to pass legislation in [----] that will automatically undo all major mergers occurring under this corrupt regime as well as breaking up companies who have their monopolization cases settled." -statement from @econliberties Ticketmaster stocked surged on the news that Antitrust chief Gail Slater got fired at the behest of their lobbyist @mrddmia. Antitrust settlement imminent. https://t.co/F8yEkuHkVR Ticketmaster stocked surged on the news that Antitrust chief Gail Slater got fired at the behest of their lobbyist @mrddmia. Antitrust settlement imminent. https://t.co/F8yEkuHkVR"
X Link 2026-02-12T17:22Z 93K followers, 12.4K engagements
"@wideofthepost This isn't their intention but if they fund everything but ICE/CBP and then never fund those appropriations it's a back-door way to drain the surge from last year's megabill. https://prospect.org/2026/02/16/ice-cbp-defund-homeland-security-democrats-congress/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/16/ice-cbp-defund-homeland-security-democrats-congress/"
X Link 2026-02-16T14:26Z 93K followers, [---] engagements
"The best way to claw back the $170 billion immigration enforcement surge in the Big Beautiful Bill is to just claw it back. The 2nd-best way is to slowly drain it by never funding the underlying ICE/CBP appropriations. Ryan Cooper makes the case: https://prospect.org/2026/02/16/ice-cbp-defund-homeland-security-democrats-congress/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/16/ice-cbp-defund-homeland-security-democrats-congress/"
X Link 2026-02-16T14:29Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"Masterful job by @katieporteroc at this credit reporting hearing. She asked the Equifax CEO to give his SSN birthday and address he said no that would cause harm. Then Porter asks "then why are your lawyers arguing in court that the breach caused no harm""
X Link 2019-02-26T17:52Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"Here's what Bernie Sanders and the Democrats are planning for the next few days in the Senate. If Mitch McConnell doesn't give them a floor vote on $2000 checks they can keep Senators in Washington through New Year's Day. https://prospect.org/politics/democrats-plot-to-keep-senate-in-session-over-2000-payments-checks-sanders-mcconnell/ https://prospect.org/politics/democrats-plot-to-keep-senate-in-session-over-2000-payments-checks-sanders-mcconnell/"
X Link 2020-12-29T03:31Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"So I took a look at why Katie Porter got bumped from the Financial Services Committee based on the makeup of the committee and the legislative output in the last Congress. It's very clear she was singled out and Maxine Waters is to blame. (1/) https://prospect.org/politics/why-katie-porter-not-on-house-financial-services-committee/ https://prospect.org/politics/why-katie-porter-not-on-house-financial-services-committee/"
X Link 2021-02-01T14:16Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"Put the minimum wage on the floor. Make anyone opposed have to vote against a very popular policy that every voter understands"
X Link 2021-02-26T00:31Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"A cert conference this Friday will decide the fate of thousands of cases against oil companies. Justice Alito owns stock in ConocoPhillips & Phillips [--] who are named in the suits. There's no sign of recusal. Wait another Supreme Court ethical dilemma https://prospect.org/justice/2023-04-20-exxons-unethical-supreme-court-play/ https://prospect.org/justice/2023-04-20-exxons-unethical-supreme-court-play/"
X Link 2023-04-20T13:09Z 93K followers, 259.1K engagements
"Love that her answer to this is "92% of my salary is performance based." She means stock-based which is due to the Clinton-era loophole avoiding taxation for exec comp. Paying execs mostly in stock distorts and is the hidden driver of buyback trends. The CEO of General Motors just went on CNN and it went like this: "You've seen a [--] percent pay increase in your salary. You make almost [--] million. Why should your workers not get the same type of pay increases that you're getting leading the company" https://t.co/wFnCZD86RR The CEO of General Motors just went on CNN and it went like this:"
X Link 2023-09-15T13:22Z 93K followers, 814.5K engagements
"The fun thing about FTC actions is that you can immediately figure out who the bad actors are by looking at the markets. This is Planet Fitness's stock you might be able to figure out when the FTC dropped its rule making it as easy to cancel a subscription as to sign up for one:"
X Link 2024-10-17T19:06Z 93K followers, 255.9K engagements
"Hearing that Zohran Mamdani is going to start a 501c4 called Our Time for the purpose of mobilizing supporters to pass his agenda. No intention of standing down his base of support"
X Link 2025-11-06T14:55Z 93K followers, 997.2K engagements
"For the next two weeks we at @TheProspect are rolling out a special issue on the business of sports. Maybe you think this sounds trivial that there are weightier topics to be tackled. Actually it encompasses so much about our economy and society. (🧵)"
X Link 2026-02-02T14:49Z 93K followers, 25K engagements
"This was the last Sundance Film Festival in Park City Utah. Critic A.A. Dowd reflected on the end of an era for Sundance and for independent film in general in a time of fewer projects fewer studios and shorter theatrical windows. https://prospect.org/2026/02/06/sundance-park-city-utah-boulder-colorado-robert-redford/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/06/sundance-park-city-utah-boulder-colorado-robert-redford/"
X Link 2026-02-06T15:00Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"Tired: Getting mad at Pam Bondi for high school theater-level theatrics at a hearing. Wired: Getting mad at Pam Bondi for settling the case that would break up Live Nation/Ticketmaster. @mrddmia earning that paper. https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/trump-justice-department-ticketmaster-live-nation-monopoly/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/trump-justice-department-ticketmaster-live-nation-monopoly/"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:57Z 93K followers, 25.1K engagements
"This was before Slater got in the way of @mrddmia making corrupt deals with corporate monopolists for millions of dollars"
X Link 2026-02-12T17:31Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"As ICE retreats in Minneapolis (or at least claims to) Harold Meyerson relates it to the patriot militias that drove British troops out of Boston [---] years ago next month. https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/occupying-army-retreats-ice-minneapolis/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/occupying-army-retreats-ice-minneapolis/"
X Link 2026-02-12T21:02Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"It's funny how everyone knows Mike is full of shit regardless of party or ideology. He'll keep on counting his Monopoly money though. Cheers to my friend Omeed Assefi a longtime Trump loyalist and MAGA populist on his elevation (again) as Trumps Antitrust Division head. Omeed will deliver results for American competition and consumers. (With a lot more stability and less drama.) Cheers to my friend Omeed Assefi a longtime Trump loyalist and MAGA populist on his elevation (again) as Trumps Antitrust Division head. Omeed will deliver results for American competition and consumers. (With a lot"
X Link 2026-02-12T23:45Z 93K followers, 17.9K engagements
"The CARES Act passed 75 days ago. There still isn't a named chair of the Congressional Oversight Commission to monitor the corporate bailout. Nobody talks about this. #oversight"
X Link 2020-06-11T00:59Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"Our first feature from this series is up and I almost can't believe that I get to tell you it comes from @rodger. He writes about NFL owners the closest thing we have in America to medieval kings and queens. https://prospect.org/2026/02/02/feb-2026-magazine-sports-permanent-overclass-nfl-owners-ny-jets-woody-johnson-cowboys-jerry-jones/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/02/feb-2026-magazine-sports-permanent-overclass-nfl-owners-ny-jets-woody-johnson-cowboys-jerry-jones/"
X Link 2026-02-02T14:49Z 93K followers, [---] engagements
"It's underappreciated how health care companies make money by holding your money (like in an HSA account or insurance premium) & investing it before you can use it. One insurance giant UnitedHealth even has a bank. A payday lender https://prospect.org/2026/02/11/bank-medicine-health-insurers-united-health-optum-financial/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/11/bank-medicine-health-insurers-united-health-optum-financial/"
X Link 2026-02-11T15:38Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"From our friends at @revolvingdoorDC. https://prospect.org/2026/02/13/doug-burgum-interior-department-regime-toady-of-our-time/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/13/doug-burgum-interior-department-regime-toady-of-our-time/"
X Link 2026-02-13T14:59Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"Some details on the California ballot measure announced today: 1-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires currently living in CA affects [---] people based on [----] residency billionaires would still come out ahead covers the Medicaid gap for [--] years https://prospect.org/2025/10/23/unveiled-today-first-politically-viable-wealth-tax/ https://prospect.org/2025/10/23/unveiled-today-first-politically-viable-wealth-tax/"
X Link 2025-10-23T20:48Z 93K followers, 1M engagements
"All the problems we see across the economyfinancialization price-gouging runaway inequality lack of accountability suppression of laborare present in sports. Because we are used to better from the games these critical issues can be discussed openly. https://prospect.org/2026/02/02/feb-2026-magazine-sports-behind-the-bleachers/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/02/feb-2026-magazine-sports-behind-the-bleachers/"
X Link 2026-02-02T14:49Z 93K followers, [---] engagements
"The football field might be the only place that these masters of the universe don't always get their way and are subject to actual accountability from the fans. But they keep printing money anyway. https://prospect.org/2026/02/02/feb-2026-magazine-sports-permanent-overclass-nfl-owners-ny-jets-woody-johnson-cowboys-jerry-jones/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/02/feb-2026-magazine-sports-permanent-overclass-nfl-owners-ny-jets-woody-johnson-cowboys-jerry-jones/"
X Link 2026-02-02T14:49Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"AIPAC was initially looking at a different candidate in IL07 Jason Friedman. He was seen as "too obviously aligned." Conyears Ervin has less defined views for the electorate. The UDP spots are all positive bio spots"
X Link 2026-02-10T03:30Z 93K followers, 209.6K engagements
"um https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2012/EFTA02731721.pdf https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2012/EFTA02731721.pdf"
X Link 2026-02-11T00:31Z 93K followers, 138.3K engagements
"Slater worked for @JDVance. He knew she was being pushed out and said nothing because he's a coward in the face of money and power. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/abigail-slater-out-as-dojs-anti-trust-chief/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/abigail-slater-out-as-dojs-anti-trust-chief/"
X Link 2026-02-12T17:38Z 93K followers, 31.9K engagements
"Fun @franifio essay on how the World Cup has often been political and why the U.S. might get what's coming to us this year. https://prospect.org/2026/02/13/feb-2026-magazine-sports-fantasy-football/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/13/feb-2026-magazine-sports-fantasy-football/"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:06Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"We're going regime villain deep-cut today with a look at Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. Guess what: he's bad in all the ways Trump cabinet members are bad: anti-science pro-selloff of public resources and sycophantic to an absurd degree. https://prospect.org/2026/02/13/doug-burgum-interior-department-regime-toady-of-our-time/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/13/doug-burgum-interior-department-regime-toady-of-our-time/"
X Link 2026-02-13T14:59Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"@semaforben @matthewstoller @lizrhoffman There's not really anything to take up. Slater didn't do anything bunches of mergers got through since HPE it's been a free fire zone"
X Link 2026-02-16T04:05Z 93K followers, [---] engagements
"Here's the piece: https://prospect.org/2026/02/16/ice-cbp-defund-homeland-security-democrats-congress/ https://prospect.org/2026/02/16/ice-cbp-defund-homeland-security-democrats-congress/"
X Link 2026-02-16T14:29Z 93K followers, [----] engagements
"Tired: Trump is punishing Brazil because they sentenced his pal Bolsonaro for attempting a coup Wired: Trump is punishing Brazil because their useful central bank payment system is squeezing out PayPal https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/world/americas/brazil-digital-payments.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/world/americas/brazil-digital-payments.html"
X Link 2025-09-30T04:12Z 90.3K followers, 18.7K engagements
"We've been in a slow-motion government shutdown for months as the Trump administration withheld appropriated funds and engaged in mass firings. Now we're going to finally admit it. From me and @WhitneyCWimbish: https://prospect.org/politics/2025-09-30-government-has-been-shut-down-for-months/ https://prospect.org/politics/2025-09-30-government-has-been-shut-down-for-months/"
X Link 2025-09-30T12:18Z 90.3K followers, 19.5K engagements
"Critics of @ZohranKMamdani's public grocery plan argue that others have failed. But small grocers struggle because suppliers illegally give big-box retailers special prices. An entity with resources like NYC could challenge this @emmarjanssen writes. https://prospect.org/economy/2025-09-30-supermarket-shaping-mamdani-new-york/ https://prospect.org/economy/2025-09-30-supermarket-shaping-mamdani-new-york/"
X Link 2025-09-30T12:55Z 90.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Full post https://prospect.org/economy/2025-09-30-supermarket-shaping-mamdani-new-york/ https://prospect.org/economy/2025-09-30-supermarket-shaping-mamdani-new-york/"
X Link 2025-09-30T12:55Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Over half the people in the exchanges didn't file a claim because THAT'S HOW INSURANCE WORKS "There are reforms that need to be made. There should be income limits. There shouldn't be any premium free policies. Everybody should have some skin in the game. They ought to restructure it so it's not being payments made from the federal government to insurance companies who "There are reforms that need to be made. There should be income limits. There shouldn't be any premium free policies. Everybody should have some skin in the game. They ought to restructure it so it's not being payments made"
X Link 2025-09-30T13:04Z 90.3K followers, 21.9K engagements
"Missouri's governor has signed new congressional maps to obliterate Emanuel Cleaver's Kansas City seat but that's not the end of the story. A referendum is in motion and if it reaches the ballot it will pause the maps. @gurleygg reports. https://prospect.org/politics/2025-09-30-from-democracy-to-my-way-or-the-highway-in-missouri/ https://prospect.org/politics/2025-09-30-from-democracy-to-my-way-or-the-highway-in-missouri/"
X Link 2025-09-30T13:31Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Blueprint poll: 1-Voters blame the GOP for the shutdown (which is true of every shutdown in US history) 2-Voters see the threat of ignoring Congress's power of the purse as EQUAL to loss of health care subsidies even though health care is the only thing Dems have been messaging"
X Link 2025-09-30T13:55Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements
"The "democracy" message isn't even a good one you can boil it down to "how can you possibly make a budget deal with someone who won't honor the deal" Yet even that muddled mess does as well as health care https://blueprint-research.com/polling/shutdown-poll-9-29/ https://blueprint-research.com/polling/shutdown-poll-9-29/"
X Link 2025-09-30T13:57Z 90.2K followers, [----] engagements
"You can't do that it violates the statute but the Supreme Court has decided that nothing the president does is illegal so they can cut any program or fire any worker they want whether there's a shutdown or not. What are we even talking about here JUST NOW -- TRUMP on shutdown: "We can do things during the shutdown that are irreversible that are bad for them and irreversible by them like cutting vast numbers of people out cutting things that they like cutting programs that they like. "And you know all you all know JUST NOW -- TRUMP on shutdown: "We can do things during the shutdown that are"
X Link 2025-09-30T16:46Z 90.7K followers, 44.2K engagements
"@tatere @WhitneyCWimbish Next time read the Democratic counter offer which does exactly this"
X Link 2025-09-30T21:04Z 90.3K followers, [--] engagements
"I enjoyed this story when it was in @TheProspect four months ago. https://prospect.org/health/2025-05-28-predatory-lenders-operating-room-medical-credit-cards/ NEW: Shady companies are now offering people "medical credit cards" to pay for procedures they can't afford. These cards from companies like Synchronys CareCredit can end up trapping people in medical debt. One patient compared it to signing their life away. https://t.co/0EJK3A25Bv https://prospect.org/health/2025-05-28-predatory-lenders-operating-room-medical-credit-cards/ NEW: Shady companies are now offering people "medical credit"
X Link 2025-09-30T23:19Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements
"The new lawsuit from federal employee unions against Russ Vought for threatening mass layoffs during a shutdown makes the correct point that a shutdown confers no new authorities to fire employees. https://prospect.org/labor/2025-09-30-workers-sue-vought-threatening-use-shutdown-to-fire-them/ https://prospect.org/labor/2025-09-30-workers-sue-vought-threatening-use-shutdown-to-fire-them/"
X Link 2025-10-01T00:14Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements
"#Realtalk on the government shutdown from Ryan Cooper: the Supreme Court has handed Trump plenary powers over the budget to spend taxpayer money in any way he wishes. The shutdown is an opportunity to point out what is happening. https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-01-real-problem-with-trump-shutdown/ https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-01-real-problem-with-trump-shutdown/"
X Link 2025-10-01T13:54Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements
"The mechanisms in the Dem counter-offer (which they refuse to talk about) would "fire" Russ Vought by making the bad-faith things he is doing impossible on this set of budget appropriations. A very simple Dem ask to reopen the government would be to fire Russ Vought. Hes the fundamental bad faith element that makes negotiation impossible. A very simple Dem ask to reopen the government would be to fire Russ Vought. Hes the fundamental bad faith element that makes negotiation impossible"
X Link 2025-10-02T13:44Z 90.3K followers, 34.4K engagements
"An under-the-radar but huge story: in less than [--] weeks Microsoft will end support for the Windows [--] OS currently used on 42% () of all PCs globally. Over [---] million computers will be vulnerable to hacks or destined for the dump if users don't pay up. https://prospect.org/power/2025-10-02-microsoft-abandoning-windows-10-hackers-celebrating/ https://prospect.org/power/2025-10-02-microsoft-abandoning-windows-10-hackers-celebrating/"
X Link 2025-10-02T13:59Z 90.3K followers, 19.9K engagements
"BlackRock is leading a consortium buying Minnesota Power in a private equity foray into utilities. Gov. @Tim_Walz's Department of Commerce flipped to support the deal & emails show numerous contacts with the acquisitions supporters. From @jamesjbaratta: https://prospect.org/environment/2025-10-02-private-equity-power-play-minnesota/ https://prospect.org/environment/2025-10-02-private-equity-power-play-minnesota/"
X Link 2025-10-02T14:15Z 90.3K followers, 27.2K engagements
"I reported this months ago. In the 1st term Trump could hand out $$ to farmers by tapping the Commodity Credit Corporation a New Deal-era fund that had lots of cash in it. But it's down to under $4 billion now so he'll need Congress for the rest. Another point of leverage. Trump is planning to send billions in cash bailouts to farmers. The USDAs Commodity Credit Corporation fund has just $4 billion left in the account which is not enough. Enter: tariff receipts. https://t.co/lXvUQBMyZQ Trump is planning to send billions in cash bailouts to farmers. The USDAs Commodity Credit Corporation fund"
X Link 2025-10-02T22:56Z 90.3K followers, 22.5K engagements
"After being wrong about what this shutdown is actually about (probably doing more than any pundit to advocate to make it a health care fight) Matt came around to my side and now has the correct position. Trump wants to both cut spending without Democratic agreement and add spending without Democratic agreement and then we wonder why Democrats wont agree to a CR. Trump wants to both cut spending without Democratic agreement and add spending without Democratic agreement and then we wonder why Democrats wont agree to a CR"
X Link 2025-10-02T23:26Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements
"In honor of Taylor's new album Russ Vought is in his "Look What You Made Me Do" phase of the shutdown. He's making decisions hes always wanted to make & blaming Democrats for forcing him to make them. https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-03-look-what-you-made-me-do-phase-of-the-shutdown/ https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-03-look-what-you-made-me-do-phase-of-the-shutdown/"
X Link 2025-10-03T13:29Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements
"@NoMoreRentiers @matthewstoller My view is that you can't make a deal with someone who'll break it so the ask is to make the deal impossible to break. Eliminate rescissions for this budget deal reaffirm that impoundments are illegal tie any deviations from this to loss of White House travel funding"
X Link 2025-10-03T14:11Z 90.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Good @RubenGallego pushback on TrumpRx. "This model would require patients to bypass their insurance & pay cash for medications.Given that many insured patients already have lower copays than the proposed TrumpRx discounts it is unclear how this would provide meaningful relief""
X Link 2025-10-03T17:37Z 90.3K followers, 19.3K engagements
"$1 down $999999999999 to go @TheStalwart Treasury Department considers minting a $1 Trump coin https://t.co/fyRlMhfmSA Treasury Department considers minting a $1 Trump coin https://t.co/fyRlMhfmSA"
X Link 2025-10-03T20:42Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Full post: https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-06-win-shutdown-democrats-need-big-switch/ https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-06-win-shutdown-democrats-need-big-switch/"
X Link 2025-10-06T13:34Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Here's the whole thing. https://prospect.org/infrastructure/housing/2025-10-06-rent-debtors-strike-abusive-corporate-landlord-equity-residential/ https://prospect.org/infrastructure/housing/2025-10-06-rent-debtors-strike-abusive-corporate-landlord-equity-residential/"
X Link 2025-10-06T14:10Z 90.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Responding to @MattBruenig Ryan Cooper argues that "there must be a role for antitrust for any brand of socialism that includes markets" because it it disperses power ensures fairness and can unleash serious innovation. https://prospect.org/economy/2025-10-07-socialist-case-for-antitrust/ https://prospect.org/economy/2025-10-07-socialist-case-for-antitrust/"
X Link 2025-10-07T14:00Z 90.4K followers, 16.6K engagements
"Minnesota allowed the sale of one of its electric utilities to a consortium led by BlackRock. Our @jamesjbaratta was there to witness the proceeding and he explains how it's the beginning of a private equity roll-up to cash in on the AI data center boom. https://prospect.org/environment/blackrock-minnesota-utility-private-equity/ https://prospect.org/environment/blackrock-minnesota-utility-private-equity/"
X Link 2025-10-08T14:16Z 90.7K followers, 38.3K engagements
"Full story: https://prospect.org/environment/blackrock-minnesota-utility-private-equity/ https://prospect.org/environment/blackrock-minnesota-utility-private-equity/"
X Link 2025-10-08T14:16Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Private equity firms and and giant insurers like Delta Dental have been rolling up dental practices. On Organized Money we talked to a dentist who has been fighting this and why it should matter to anyone with teeth. https://www.organizedmoney.fm/p/who-controls-your-dentist https://www.organizedmoney.fm/p/who-controls-your-dentist"
X Link 2025-10-08T16:35Z 90.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Interesting dynamic in NYC where Zohran Mamdani is blunting opposition from patrol officers by taking their poor job conditions seriously. https://prospect.org/blogs-and-newsletters/tap/mamdani-cops-new-york-mayor/ https://prospect.org/blogs-and-newsletters/tap/mamdani-cops-new-york-mayor/"
X Link 2025-10-08T20:33Z 90.7K followers, 29K engagements
"I think people claiming to be savvy about California's electoral system and the possibility of a Dem-Dem general election don't realize that the current election Porter is participating in is quite unlikely to have that outcome. Making's Joe's first impression the right one. I actually really liked her first answer here lmao. If the goal is to get the majority of voters why do you need the minority of voters I actually really liked her first answer here lmao. If the goal is to get the majority of voters why do you need the minority of voters"
X Link 2025-10-08T22:38Z 90.4K followers, 25.8K engagements
"Wait a second Porter stayed and answered [--] more minutes of questions after the viral video snippet Then outside of everyone who talks about politics online being frustrated theater critics why are we having this conversation https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/us/katie-porter-goes-viral-for-unhappy-tv-interview-in-california-governors-race.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/us/katie-porter-goes-viral-for-unhappy-tv-interview-in-california-governors-race.html"
X Link 2025-10-09T05:28Z 90.6K followers, 14.1K engagements
"You didn't use the right TPS report for this drone murder Senator Elissa Slotkin: "If the Trump administration wants to be at war against a terrorist organization they should come to Congress notify us and seek our approval . I actually have no real problem going against cartels" https://t.co/apuNZPDW19 Senator Elissa Slotkin: "If the Trump administration wants to be at war against a terrorist organization they should come to Congress notify us and seek our approval . I actually have no real problem going against cartels" https://t.co/apuNZPDW19"
X Link 2025-10-09T19:21Z 90.4K followers, 22.4K engagements
"Millions of people will take to the streets again this Saturday to protest the autocratic regime of President Donald Trump. @whitneycwimbish talked to organizers of the Oct. [--] No Kings protests which are expected to be bigger than the first set in June. https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-13-no-kings-protest-trump/ https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-13-no-kings-protest-trump/"
X Link 2025-10-13T13:56Z 90.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Here's an exclusive excerpt from @davidsirota's new book Master Plan about how the Ad Council ran a public service announcement for capitalism back in the 70s. https://prospect.org/power/2025-10-13-lewis-powell-memo-nader-chamber-commerce-master-plan/ https://prospect.org/power/2025-10-13-lewis-powell-memo-nader-chamber-commerce-master-plan/"
X Link 2025-10-13T13:59Z 90.7K followers, 18K engagements
"@thatupstateguy @lukewgoldstein This is why those who want him to do it are putting on the full-court press to convince him of that"
X Link 2025-10-13T21:11Z 90.7K followers, [---] engagements
"From me: China's threat to restrict rare earth mineral exports shows who really holds the cards in the trade war. We invented rare earth magnets and gave away the production; decades of bad ideas handed another country a tool to crush our economy. https://prospect.org/world/2025-10-14-china-trump-tariffs-rare-earth-minerals/ https://prospect.org/world/2025-10-14-china-trump-tariffs-rare-earth-minerals/"
X Link 2025-10-14T15:36Z 90.7K followers, [----] engagements
"It's not like China was subtle about rare earths. We had a [--] year warning and did little. Now we've made a big directional bet on AI and the infrastructure buildout requires rare earths for semiconductors. Good work everyone https://prospect.org/world/2025-10-14-china-trump-tariffs-rare-earth-minerals/ https://prospect.org/world/2025-10-14-china-trump-tariffs-rare-earth-minerals/"
X Link 2025-10-14T15:36Z 90.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Here is the full story. https://prospect.org/power/2025-10-15-nvidia-openai-ai-oracle-chips/ https://prospect.org/power/2025-10-15-nvidia-openai-ai-oracle-chips/"
X Link 2025-10-15T13:58Z 90.7K followers, [----] engagements
"At this moment Democrats could maybe gain seats in the redistricting wars. But state capitals won't ultimately decide the outcome; the Supreme Court will. And they're making their move to dilute the power of Black voters. From me: https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-16-2026-election-supreme-court-gerrymandering-maps/ https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-16-2026-election-supreme-court-gerrymandering-maps/"
X Link 2025-10-16T13:30Z 90.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Full post. https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-16-2026-election-supreme-court-gerrymandering-maps/ https://prospect.org/politics/2025-10-16-2026-election-supreme-court-gerrymandering-maps/"
X Link 2025-10-16T13:30Z 90.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Kamala Harris needs to be heard from here in defense of that $ going to supporting foreclosure victims"
X Link 2012-05-14T18:03Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Fun fact: this time four years ago I sat next to Kamala Harris at the #DNC and she mostly called me "Hey blogger""
X Link 2012-09-06T01:07Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Spain is increasing their unemployment by cutting their budget"
X Link 2012-10-04T01:34Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Ohio SoS admits he "lost" [-----] voter registration updates. Ah well"
X Link 2012-11-01T18:39Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements
"A $50BN request for Sandy relief has to navigate "bad timing" of an "austerity minded Congress." But a $631BN defense bill can pass 98-0"
X Link 2012-12-05T15:31Z 90.1K followers, [--] engagements
"@Robertwaldeck (eye roll) sequester cuts are $984bn http://t.co/ENGhnjQp Obama spending cuts $922bn (not incl interest) http://t.co/l7MR11iv http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/18/us/politics/president-delivers-a-new-offer-on-the-fiscal-crisis-to-boehner.html http://www.cbpp.org/cms/fa=view&id=3635 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/18/us/politics/president-delivers-a-new-offer-on-the-fiscal-crisis-to-boehner.html http://www.cbpp.org/cms/fa=view&id=3635"
X Link 2012-12-19T02:20Z 90.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Kamala Harris within [-----] votes with half reporting in #CAAG; none of Alameda Co (Oakland) in"
X Link 2010-11-03T07:33Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Maybe if a bank CEO said "Kamala Harris is so cute" while stealing homes from her constituents there would have been more of an outcry"
X Link 2013-04-04T21:33Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Kamala Harris just boosted staff of anti-foreclosure legal task force http://t.co/cHxzCUzWys wasn't called pretty at the timeso not covered http://shar.es/dJxat http://shar.es/dJxat"
X Link 2013-04-04T21:53Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"JPM already in trouble for its disastrous debt collection practices; now CA AG Kamala Harris is suing over [------] specific illegal actions"
X Link 2013-05-09T21:05Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Also "responsible homeowners" frame neglects point of mortgage contract btw [--] parties [--] of which is supposed to determine creditworthiness"
X Link 2013-08-05T17:22Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"4. Second any city administrator saying they won't lavish billions of $ in corporate welfare on rich sports owners should be applauded"
X Link 2013-09-07T17:16Z 90.1K followers, [--] engagements
"@GeneMaddaus even on your terms no contradiction between supporting a team and making pursuit a top priority"
X Link 2013-09-07T19:50Z 90.1K followers, [--] engagements
"@GeneMaddaus more important the guy was on vacation. Are you getting stories out of his Facebook pictures too"
X Link 2013-09-07T19:50Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements
"@GeneMaddaus quick Jacobs just said something to a parking lot attendant at Sea World go file"
X Link 2013-09-07T20:37Z 90.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Does Spitzer win if Weiner never enters the race highlighting sex scandal issue that Stringer incessantly exploited"
X Link 2013-09-11T18:30Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Here's rat bastard John C. Calhoun RIP http://t.co/9kFSIFsUuy"
X Link 2013-10-10T22:15Z 91.4K followers, [--] engagements
"And now here comes @Salon's sober understated alternate headline for my story. :)"
X Link 2013-12-04T14:14Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Five largest U.S. banks now control 44.2% of total assets up from 43.5% in [----] (38.4% in 2007) http://t.co/wp2BN5oLHR http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303640604579298830697671324 http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303640604579298830697671324"
X Link 2014-01-04T02:49Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements
"After all college players work for the dream of joining a professional athlete's union. So unionize in college http://t.co/ZWo7KHwyGP http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/10363430/outside-lines-northwestern-wildcats-football-players-trying-join-labor-union http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/10363430/outside-lines-northwestern-wildcats-football-players-trying-join-labor-union"
X Link 2014-01-28T18:02Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"I like Kamala Harris fine but the idea that she "stood up" to Obama to stop a bad deal on foreclosure fraud (as per her intro) is risible"
X Link 2014-03-08T19:05Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Progressive Caucus budget would cut in 1/2 the ridiculous Fed dividend payout to private banks that I discussed here: http://t.co/uCY8JlV0i9 http://www.newrepublic.com/article/116913/federal-reserve-dividends-most-outrageous-handout-banks http://www.newrepublic.com/article/116913/federal-reserve-dividends-most-outrageous-handout-banks"
X Link 2014-03-12T20:38Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"just [--] hours until the actual best sports-related event of the day (ducks) #NBADraft"
X Link 2014-06-26T18:05Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"@marcatracy all hail @blakezeff"
X Link 2014-09-17T17:55Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements
"@chrislhayes what was your take on Richard Kim's argument http://t.co/fnvrxfDmeP Debate him on the show http://www.thenation.com/blog/186641/no-quid-pro-quo-no-cuomo-vote-howie-hawkins-november-4 http://www.thenation.com/blog/186641/no-quid-pro-quo-no-cuomo-vote-howie-hawkins-november-4"
X Link 2014-10-31T20:21Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Figured Sandra Fluke was in trouble when I heard she wasn't sending mailers to men who typically make up around half of all people"
X Link 2014-11-05T07:28Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements
"@SandraFluke I am glad to hear that. And I hope you continue your work"
X Link 2014-11-12T03:41Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements
"@blakezeff over to you. @ryanlcooper https://x.com/ryanlcooper/status/533345080808337409 https://x.com/ryanlcooper/status/533345080808337409"
X Link 2014-11-14T19:50Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements
"@joanwalsh @blakezeff seriously"
X Link 2015-01-23T14:58Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Quelle surprise: Trump supports corporations blackmailing America into a lower tax rate http://t.co/DdsRhB52El http://t.co/R0QJ8LipOA http://time.com/4003734/donald-trump-interview-transcript/ http://time.com/4003734/donald-trump-interview-transcript/"
X Link 2015-08-20T14:47Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"We know labor hates TPP but this is unusually direct. From the Labor Advisory Cmte report: https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/Labor-Advisory-Committee-for-Trade-Negotiations-and-Trade-Policy.pdf https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/Labor-Advisory-Committee-for-Trade-Negotiations-and-Trade-Policy.pdf"
X Link 2015-12-14T02:13Z 90.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Drug industry price-gouging made possible by govt-enforced monopolies not millennial a-holes using a broken system http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Columns/2016/02/04/Why-Martin-Shkreli-Has-Been-Godsend-Drug-Industry http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Columns/2016/02/04/Why-Martin-Shkreli-Has-Been-Godsend-Drug-Industry"
X Link 2016-02-05T00:40Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Here's the full Gary Gensler statement on CFTC advisory cmte report on position limitswhich I excerpted in my story"
X Link 2016-02-26T14:17Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Van Jones explains how the foreclosure crisis was a sleeper issue for African-Americans in MI Sanders ran ads on it"
X Link 2016-03-09T03:30Z 91.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Mnuchin bought IndyMac with an FDIC backstop that allowed his bank to foreclose w/abandon & pass losses to taxpayers https://newrepublic.com/article/133368/donald-trumps-finance-chair-anti-populist-hell https://newrepublic.com/article/133368/donald-trumps-finance-chair-anti-populist-hell"
X Link 2016-05-09T13:43Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Thx [--] Mnuchin I got to cite the Erica Johnson-Seck story which is in my book in more detail https://newrepublic.com/article/133368/donald-trumps-finance-chair-anti-populist-hell https://newrepublic.com/article/133368/donald-trumps-finance-chair-anti-populist-hell"
X Link 2016-05-09T13:48Z 90.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Copenhagen has a Worker's Museum. It's open from 10-4. There's something poetic about that"
X Link 2016-07-05T20:48Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements
"@ceodonovan going tomorrow"
X Link 2016-07-05T21:20Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements
"It's official p.28 of GOP Platform: "We support reinstating the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933" https://www.scribd.com/document/318660213/RNC-Platform#from_embed https://www.scribd.com/document/318660213/RNC-Platform#from_embed"
X Link 2016-07-19T00:08Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Also this just affects the co-pay so insurers taxpayers through Medicaid/Medicare will still give us our profit"
X Link 2016-08-25T13:45Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"It's the damn insurers' fault for passing on our price-gouging to customers- actual alibi http://newsroom.mylan.com/2016-08-25-Mylan-Taking-Immediate-Action-to-Further-Enhance-Access-to-EpiPen-Epinephrine-Injection-USP-Auto-Injector http://newsroom.mylan.com/2016-08-25-Mylan-Taking-Immediate-Action-to-Further-Enhance-Access-to-EpiPen-Epinephrine-Injection-USP-Auto-Injector"
X Link 2016-08-25T13:48Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
""Cross-selling is all about pumping up Wells' stock price." Shows transcripts of [--] quarterly earnings reports. SECURITIES FRAUD"
X Link 2016-09-20T15:30Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"It also shouldn't be hard to fix. There's many acres of land surrounding the plant with nothing there. Musk doesn't want to spend to fix it"
X Link 2017-04-12T05:12Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Here's Pt [--] of @CapitalandMain's series on the downside of green jobs looking at installers w/Elon Musk's SolarCity http://www.slate.com/articles/business/moneybox/2017/04/solar_panel_companies_explosive_growth_is_leaving_workers_behind.html http://www.slate.com/articles/business/moneybox/2017/04/solar_panel_companies_explosive_growth_is_leaving_workers_behind.html"
X Link 2017-04-13T16:54Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
""JPMorgan is [---] times bigger than all of the black-owned banks in America combined" http://fusion.kinja.com/this-staggering-chart-reveals-the-reality-of-black-owne-1794000364 http://fusion.kinja.com/this-staggering-chart-reveals-the-reality-of-black-owne-1794000364"
X Link 2017-05-19T15:36Z 89.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Treasury wants to remove FDIC from living wills. FDIC has been much more aggressive than the Fed (esp. Hoenig Republican vice chair)"
X Link 2017-06-13T03:59Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Rand Paul just objected to moving to the NDAA. When someone says no to the leadership others realize they can too"
X Link 2017-07-28T05:48Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Wow Rand blocked the NDAA (at least temporarily). No more votes this week. McCain probably goes home"
X Link 2017-07-28T05:55Z 90.7K followers, [---] engagements
".@KateAronoff killing it with this about the shock doctrine privatization effort on Puerto Rico's electric grid https://theintercept.com/2017/09/12/in-wake-of-hurricane-irma-vultures-eye-puerto-ricos-electric-grid-for-privatization/ https://theintercept.com/2017/09/12/in-wake-of-hurricane-irma-vultures-eye-puerto-ricos-electric-grid-for-privatization/"
X Link 2017-09-12T14:45Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Kamala Harris blasts fundraising email for DiFi. Feinstein's consultant Bill Carrick actually ran Loretta Sanchez' Senate campaign v Harris"
X Link 2017-10-09T19:34Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"This is from Pelosi. Nobody in DC understands how giving loans to Puerto Rico right now even bridge loans for liquidity looks predatory"
X Link 2017-10-11T21:44Z 90.2K followers, [----] engagements
"@chrislhayes @LionelKitchy @rortybomb BTW what we should be worried about is the Whitefish contract being used as a reason to privatize the electric grid https://theintercept.com/2017/10/26/disaster-capitalists-take-big-step-toward-privatizing-puerto-ricos-electric-grid/ https://theintercept.com/2017/10/26/disaster-capitalists-take-big-step-toward-privatizing-puerto-ricos-electric-grid/"
X Link 2017-10-27T21:53Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements
"@drbrake @lutherlowe @Yelp My understanding is that Yelp used Mechanical Turk. The question isn't whether that's out of reach to small & midsize companies but whether it's within a law enforcement budget"
X Link 2017-12-27T21:12Z 90.2K followers, [--] engagements
"The guy now in charge of cleaning up Superfund sites was Scott Pruitt's personal banker banned from the banking industry for life by the FDIC earlier this year https://theintercept.com/2017/12/28/scott-pruitt-failed-banker-running-epa-superfund-program/ https://theintercept.com/2017/12/28/scott-pruitt-failed-banker-running-epa-superfund-program/"
X Link 2017-12-28T16:26Z 91.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Kamala Harris speaking at #CADem2018"
X Link 2018-02-24T23:34Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"How dare anyone even suggest that the change in Fed tailoring language will be a litigation magnet to stop any enhanced rule on any bank putting the Fed in a worse position than they were pre-crisis"
X Link 2018-03-17T14:15Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"How dare anyone utter that hooking the $3.8 trillion mini bond market into the next financial crisis by counting them as highly liquid assets is monumentally stupid and just the kind of interconnection that created the crisis in the first place"
X Link 2018-03-17T14:17Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Methinks executives of dominant companies doth protest too much when they warn that changing any aspect of their business will make them more dominant https://s21.q4cdn.com/399680738/files/doc_financials/2018/Q1/Q1-18-Earnings-call-transcript.pdf https://s21.q4cdn.com/399680738/files/doc_financials/2018/Q1/Q1-18-Earnings-call-transcript.pdf"
X Link 2018-04-26T13:34Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
"RT @chucktodd: WH swears POTUS just made his last last last pitch for health care. Am told "Easter or bust" is not an unfair deadline"
X Link 2010-03-03T19:32Z 88.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Wells Fargo Makes Pope Francis Sad http://tinyletter.com/DavidDayen/letters/wells-fargo-makes-pope-francis-sad http://tinyletter.com/DavidDayen/letters/wells-fargo-makes-pope-francis-sad"
X Link 2018-05-18T16:33Z 91.5K followers, [--] engagements
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