Effective today, CBP personnel at all US ports of entry are to confiscate work gloves manufactured by Shanghai Select Safety Products and its two subsidiaries from China “based on information that reasonably indicates the use of convict labor.” https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-issues-withhold-release-order-shanghai-select-safety-products
"Spotify’s CEO is now a billionaire but it takes artists 334 streams to make $1. The company just enacted a plan to completely demonetize smaller artists. Under the new policy, tracks that get under a certain threshold of annual streams will receive no money from the company. Groups like United Musicians and Allied Workers (ig: weareumaw) are fighting to save their industry."
I look forward to hearing President Trump explain to us how "everyone wanted" trans people to be put in concentration camps, how "everyone wanted" marriages like mine to be dissolved, how "everyone wanted" an end to birth control and IVF, and how "everyone wanted" him to order US troops to shoot protesters. https://www.threads.net/@bidenharrishq/post/C5mc9hHMBKx
Hey MAGAts. Tell us how tanking this legislation is such a good deal for the country. President Biden has proposed a worthwhile option for the border and TFG is instructing his minions in Congress to harm America by not collaborating in Washington which is what Americans pay them to do, legislate! Not a good look for this election cycle, you obstructionists! ImmigrationReform
"If the social contract doesn't exist any more, why should I bother being the only one to hold up my end of the deal?"
The Southwest Airlines checked baggage line was ridiculously long at the Austin airport today. It stretched outside to the rental car building and then zig-zagged around inside. Total time: about 2.5 hrs or so
The state of abortion rights in the U.S. unequivocally demonstrates that women are second class citizens. All the orange and tan states deny women autonomy over their own bodies, the most basic element of liberty. The federal government permits this. I’m angry and heavy-hearted. #abortion #patriarchy #misogyny
“People are dying, cities are being destroyed […] [Mike Johnson’s] decision to save his job is losing a war […] He is the main protagonist in the most shameful episode in American foreign policy in two generations.”
— David Frum, The Atlantic, to CNN.
Good morning! The clouds are thick this morning, but it's 60F at 8 am, which is wonderful. Over the winter I forget how nice it is to just walk outside without a coat. Freedom!
Last night was the first night this season that the tree frogs were singing. That is a sure sign of spring that is always a welcome surprise after a silent winter.
Despite the heavy clouds I'm determined to enjoy some time outside before rain moves in tomorrow. I hope you enjoy your Wednesday as well.
https://floridaphoenix.com/2024/04/09/missouri-attorney-general-leads-coalition-challenging-biden-student-debt-relief/ Missouri Attorney General leads coalition challenging Biden student debt relief
Florida’s Ashley Moody has joined the lawsuit
When do we get to bring suit against Gop for tax breaks for millionares❓️
Mostly reclusive and carrying slightly damaged goods. A 56 yo survivor by some accounts. Definitely in need of much therapy. ;)
Staunchly anti-fascist
Bear in mind that, while I may "like" your "toot", about a person, event or particular topic, if it links to the "bird-site" I will no longer boost and inadvertently contribute to their grift. Everyone has a choice and a part to play when crimes go unpunished.
"We are dreamers, shapers, singers, and makers".
-Elric