Terri Gerstein

I am trying to find out if a particular reference is dated. So a poll for people under 35: Do you know who Amelia Bedelia is?

RT @daveyseligman: Bears repeating, the richest man in the world is lawlessly dismantling the agency charged with protecting consumers from…

A deportation case exposes a rift among Democrats about whether to walk or chew gum.

Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur

NEW: A deportation case exposes a rift among Democrats over how to take on Trump One camp sees a pivotal moment to lean in and fight a lawless move. Another camp sees a trap and wants to pivot to hitting Trump on his growing economic vulnerability. https://t.co/lF0i69m4qt

RT @krassenstein: A 90 year old Holocaust survivor confronted Trump's ICE director. What a legend. https://t.co/OfcaeZQ8cY

What international visitors are gonna want to come to see the World Cup in 2026 in the U.S.?! They could be imprisoned by immigration on the way in or out. Soccer fans, come see World Cup 2026 but maybe you’re better off in Canada or Mexico. I promise, Mexico City is amazing!

RT @GrimKim: BREAKING: the @MineWorkers and @steelworkers unions are suing the Trump admin over its decision to pause enforcement of a life…

RT @MorePerfectUS: Your teeth should not be this hard to get care for in the richest country on Earth. https://t.co/mF9xuiin7n

RT @LorenaSGonzalez: I know this is a shocking opinion, but: An able-bodied young man with a low wage job that has no benefits still need…

RT @GrimKim: Meanwhile, a black lung epidemic is tearing through Appalachia, killing men as young as their 30s. And the Trump admin just de…

I made this robot birthday cake in 2009, the same year the federal minimum wage was last increased. The birthday boy is finishing his junior year in college. That's how long the federal minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25. #RaiseTheWage. https://t.co/AwwWfREqcB

Brian Krassenstein @krassenstein

BREAKING: Bernie Sanders has just introduced legislation to raise the $7.25 federal minimum wage to a living wage of at least $17 an hour. Who agrees with this? https://t.co/dlyG91Lmq5

RT @nataschaelena: Some good news today: 10 national unions are jointly demanding the release of immigrant workers detained by ICE, in what…

SEEKING CLEVER ADVICE! I may start a Substack & I need a name. It'd cover 👉workers' rights, in general but also w/ a focus on state/local gov't 👉occasional observations—some snarky, some attempting wisdom—on other things: NYC life, oligarchs, our dog, etc Ideas for a fun name?

RT @lthomasnews: A well-respected MMA coach who always posts training tips and is based out of Australia says he arrived in the U.S. for an…

RT @GoIUPAT: Our union stands with our brother Kilmar Abrego Garcia in @smartunionworks because an injury to one is an injury to all. We…

Yes!! I’ve been in many convos where people were discussing this. So glad it’s happening.

Ken Martin @kenmartin73

We’re launching the People’s Cabinet—a group of leaders, experts, and everyday Americans who will cut through Trump’s lies and speak directly to the people. Stay tuned for more. https://t.co/WXejIMTVz7

RT @MNAFLCIO: Thank you to Rep. @kaelaberg, a proud member of @afa_cwa, for authoring legislation to let workers on strike access unemploym…

RT @DavidKusnet: Those who attack public service workers' union rights should remember that Dr. King gave his life supporting Memphis sanit…