Former legislator, political innovator, building a new coalition of voters to end poverty, mass incarceration, and the endless wars. Duties come before rights.
Joined April 2020
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Want to help crowdsource Congress as part of a moral crusade to address systemic problems in the US? Joining the American Union and the #fastforpeace are the first steps to becoming a delegate in a people's congress. americanunion.substack.com/p…
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What a great afternoon to chill in #NC! Meditating on political theory. Any thoughts on 2025? The debt ceiling expires January 1.
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Nice night for a fire. Look how many loose lighters I had laying around... plastic trash everywhere. Spent some time picking it out of leaves earlier.
Dealing with plastic is a tax on our time. Manufacturers should compensate us as part of #UBI.
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Want to implement #UBI in the United States? It's possible...
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8 Oct 2024
Tonight (7-8pm ET) we finally cover unconditional basic income! It's how we can end absolute poverty in the US. We'll review sections 441-444: the American Union Jobs Program, an unconditional $1,400/month to be a better American, however you see fit.
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I'm going to give away another autographed copy of my novel during the livestream tonight - join the nonviolent revolution!
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2 Oct 2024
October 2 is the International Day of Nonviolence, so tonight (7-8 pm ET) we'll talk about how the principles of nonviolence serve as the foundation for the American Union.
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Happy International Day of Nonviolence!
It's not to late to apply the principles of nonviolence to this election and "boldly challenge the status quo." At least that's the crazy thing I believe.
My fast of stewardship continues: 11 days down, 13 to go.
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In 30 minutes, I'll be talking about how to end the war on drugs. During the stream, I'm giving away an autographed copy of my novel of a utopian American: Looking Backward from the Tricentennial.
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27 Sep 2024
Ending the Federal war on drugs is an essential part of ending mass incarceration. Tonight we look at sections 141-149 of the legislation, spelling out the details of how we can do that.
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8 Aug 2024
Universal Basic Income is an alternative to low interest rates. It pushes money into the economy by spending rather than lending.
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Tell the US Treasury: No Subsidies for Waste Incinerators action.storyofstuff.org/lett…
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"Cowardice in the face of terror" is throwing justice under the bus—torturing men and holding them without charges for years—instead of sticking to the principles in the Constitution.
31 Jul 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration’s cowardice in the face of terror is a national disgrace. The plea deal with terrorists, including those behind the 9/11 attacks, is a revolting abdication of the government’s responsibility to defend America and provide justice.
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17 Apr 2024
Let's dispel a myth: Universal Basic Income isn't about funding idleness; it's about funding potential. We can have a world where every mind has the means to chase their bliss. That's not simple charity; that's an investment in human capital at its finest. Imagine more Einsteins!
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30 Jul 2024
Who could have seen this coming except everyone?
30 Jul 2024
Democratic donor Barry Diller told @CNBC FTC Chair Lina Khan is a "dope" who VP Harris should replace.
Now, @CNN has learned that the FTC has *multiple* ongoing investigations into subsidiaries of $IAC, the media conglomerate chaired by Diller.
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25 Jul 2024
MAJOR: Sen. Ossoff's bipartisan Federal Prison Oversight Act is now law.
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23 Jul 2024
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FTC noncompete ban upheld.
23 Jul 2024
JUST IN: Pennsylvania judge denies ATS Tree Services motion for prelim injunction against @FTC's noncompete rule. "The Court finds that Plaintiff has failed to establish irreparable harm. On that finding alone, the Court must deny Plaintiff’s Motion," order says. Even if ATS could establish irreparable harm, motion would fail as it is unable to demonstrate likelihood of success on merits #antitrust
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When an elder statesman steps aside, what sort of retirement gift do you get them?
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25 years ago today, Rudy Guiliani went on an unhinged rant about ferrets on his NYC call-in show. @Slate animated it and took it to the next level.
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Happy #FourthOfJuly! Ready for another revolution against dysfunctional government? We can write a better future in 2024.
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🕳️ "The assumption is that...the Internet Archive will just magically come in and preserve our collective history in the wake of executive apathy. But that’s simply not the case; as archivists are facing their own constant array of existential challenges..." techdirt.com/2024/06/27/para… @Techdirt #VanishingCulture
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Want better representation than what Republicans and Democrats are offering?
Want UBI, criminal justice reform, and to end the endless wars?
Want to vote with power?
Check out the American Union of swing voters.
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You're not anti-establishment if you're thinking politicians and parties will deliver change.
But you can be anti-establishment and engage in electoral politics with the American Union. A national union of swing voters (someone willing to actively defeat incumbents of both parties by electing their major party challengers) has the ability to stage a general strike IN the ballot box if demands aren't met before the election. That's the leverage that can win us all a better social contract in 2024. #VoteAU
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