let’s talk about actionable steps to help the @USPS
1/ stamps fund their operating budget, so buying (and not using) stamps is cool
plus these hip-hop history stamps command respect on your written correspondences
store.usps.com/store/product/…
plus these hip-hop history stamps command respect on your written correspondences
store.usps.com/store/product/…
2/ this bill is good — televised public hearings would be even better
3/ always a fan of advocacy, grassroots lobbying, and contacting your reps. this is a time to do it. yes, Senate Republicans DNGAF about the will of the people, but protest + being loud drives cultural attention, outrage and news coverage
what else?
who’s organizing around this?
what are the other policy levers?
are any (creative) campaigns in the works?
we need em
who’s organizing around this?
what are the other policy levers?
are any (creative) campaigns in the works?
we need em
💡
USPS lost $8 billion operating last yr
assume they need $4B through end of year (election, holidays)
that’s 7.2 billlion stamps
if every US adult bot 34 stamps = covered
or 7% of Mike Bloomberg’s net worth
2% for Bezos
any billionaire actually wanna be a hero? 📬
USPS lost $8 billion operating last yr
assume they need $4B through end of year (election, holidays)
that’s 7.2 billlion stamps
if every US adult bot 34 stamps = covered
or 7% of Mike Bloomberg’s net worth
2% for Bezos
any billionaire actually wanna be a hero? 📬
.@washingtonpost confirms USPS needs $3.5B for elections (and $25B in longer-term funding) apple.news/A2476PSXkR9iza…
and the reality check: it helps @USPS @APWUnational to vote in person if you can, plan for and accept the risks
✔️ mask up, be safe
✔️ vote before election day in states that offer early voting
@ASlavitt’s thread today is a good primer
✔️ mask up, be safe
✔️ vote before election day in states that offer early voting
@ASlavitt’s thread today is a good primer
new from @washingtonpost: vote-by-mail now at risk in 46 states
“ballots may not be counted”
apple.news/AUs_DnqEYQbyjy…
“ballots may not be counted”
apple.news/AUs_DnqEYQbyjy…
still think putting on an N95 mask and voting in person (early if possible) is a better bet to secure your vote (personally), but a portfolio strategy to broaden access is good — including drop boxes
