How much does a gallon of milk cost? Do you know? This week on @SystemCheckPod, @MHarrisPerry and I explore the question: Why Are People Poor? @aisha_nyandoro joins us to say ALL the words: via @thenation thenation.com/podcast/societ…

Before Zohran won & Eric was saying moderation was key, @perrybaconjr summarized the Bonica-Grumbach thesis: 1 Be interesting w/ media 2 Run against establishment/wealthy 3 Recruit candidates on vibes, not moderation or fundraising 4 Focus on low trust/young Welcome Eric!

🚨 NEW REPORT: We’re exposing 6 billionaires behind Trump’s cruel agenda. In order to appease their billionaire donors, Republicans are pushing tax cuts for the ultra-rich and making us pay for it by slashing our survival programs. Unlock the findings: popdemoc.org/trumps-oligarch…

Tax Policy Is Movement Infrastructure. Why Are Philanthropic Donors Sitting Out? insidephilanthropy.com/home/… cc: @ItsMsPortia

“It turns out men across party lines and different walks of life want government policies that allow them to be actively involved in their families—and this is connected to their ideas of masculinity, not contrary to it.” @dhuckelbridge @dorianwarren msnbc.com/know-your-value/ou…

“Men aren’t all MAGA incels or podcast bros. Millions of us care about care and will fight for real policies and investments that allow us to be there for our families—until we win.” @dorianwarren Check out our new survey of men and care in America. globalstrategygroup.com/wp-c…

Join us this afternoon for a discussion on the 2024 elections, featuring @betsyankney, @kabir_here, @dorianwarren, and @drlaurenawright. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

NEW: UAW Calls on Michigan Legislature to Deliver for Working Class People in Lame Duck Session The UAW issued the following statement today calling on the Michigan legislature to deliver for working class people in the upcoming lame duck session: The UAW is the state’s largest union, with over 300,000 active and retired members in Michigan. For too long, corporations and the rich have taken more of the wealth we’ve created for themselves. They’ve rigged the rules of our politics and pitted working-class people against one another by telling us there isn’t enough for everyone. That must end. In the final days of the Democratic trifecta, we are calling on the legislature to show up and fight for working class people. Michigan’s lawmakers can fight for the working class or do the bidding of corporations and big donors, but they can’t do both. It’s time to pick a side. We must go on offense for living wages, health care, retirement with dignity, and time with our families. We must defend against corporate greed and divide and conquer politics. In the lame duck session, we are expecting action from our legislators, and we will be watching closely. Who stands with the working class on our core issues, and who stands with corporate interests? In the coming days, the UAW will be demanding action on important legislation that makes life better for working people and our families and that protects our rights and communities from harm. We need our leaders to fight for the working class all over this country, but it starts here in Michigan, the birthplace of the UAW.

This debate about the role of non-profit interest groups and Dems is missing the point. It’s a symptom of a much larger problem—hollowed out politics. The Dem side political practice (often driven by donor advisors/firms) abdicates actual politics in favor of the *appearance* of it. Constant polling, obsessive RCTs on field tactics, treating voters as consumers. Media is very important, but can’t cover for weak organization and alienated bases. Alternative? 🧵

Now at #EconConPresents: @dorianwarren & @IndivarD take the stage for a fireside chat about next year’s tax fight, what’s at stake, and how progressives can organize. Join us live ⬇️

Today, the Board ruled that, going forward, an employer will violate the National Labor Relations Act by requiring employees to attend captive-audience meetings in which the employer expresses its views on unionization under threat of discipline/discharge. nlrb.gov/news-outreach/news-…

New Cambridge Element How to Build a Democracy by @Dr_CMGreer is now free to read for 4 weeks! cup.org/40FhW9a #cambridgeelements #politics

📰: "Together, we've got us." Read our full statement below. bit.ly/3YLnixc

Election day is tomorrow, and early vote numbers are in! Our voter program is OUTPERFORMING across multiple swing states where Black, Latino, AAPI, immigrant, women, low-income, and young voters will make the margin of victory in this election!

Community Change Action has engaged 2.3M swing-state voters, focusing on key groups, including Black, Latino, AAPI, women, and young people—voters who are making the margin of difference this cycle. 🗳️ 🔥 📰 Read for the full breakdown: bit.ly/40yYv1O

In order to vote in his first election, my father paid a poll tax. My dad. Not my great great grandfather, my father. He is very much still alive. He voted today. No poll tax required. I am so proud to his daughter.

In 2023, just 50% of Wisconsin’s child care spots were considered affordable. This #ElectionDay, vote for your kids & working parents & for child care workers like Charlotte. Vote for @KamalaHarris. #DemsDeliverChildCare #CareCantWait

.@nytimes recognizes childcare as a critical issue this election! For decades, Black, brown & women-led childcare workforce have been the backbone of our economy & democracy. CCA childcare changemaker Charlotte Randolph has been hard at work organizing for our care economy.

No more doomscrolling. Take the long view of our political moment along with me, @glgerstle, and @NicholasLemann. firesidestacks.com/p/the-oth…

WE DID IT! Together with, @MIUnitedAction, @MLActionFund, @PLANactionNV, @makeroadactNV, @C4racial_gender, @bmifund, @AsianAAF, @OVOV_AZ & @LUCHA_AZ we've reached our goal of talking to 2 MILLION voters in MI, AZ, NV, GA, WI!