Today, I’m proud to endorse another slate of candidates across the country who are ready to fight for bold reforms and put people first, not special interests. Take a look at the candidates below and join us in the fight: ewar.ren/Endorsements-
.@AngieCraigMN is a fierce advocate for working families, fighting tirelessly to build a 21st century workforce and create an economy that works for everyone. I’m honored to join Angie in that fight, and proud to fight alongside her to get the job done for the Second District.
.@QasimRashid has dedicated his entire career to the fight for social, racial, and economic justice. He has demonstrated the leadership and compassion the people of Virginia deserve. That's why I’m proud to endorse Qasim in his effort to flip Virginia’s First District.
I’m excited to endorse @Axne4Congress’s run for reelection. Now more than ever, we need leaders who put people first. Cindy has proven to be a fierce advocate for Iowa families, and we need Cindy's voice in the House. I’m with her in this fight—and the many fights to come.
In the middle of a pandemic, it's clear we need strong leaders like @GilCisnerosCA in Congress. Gil is fighting hard to ensure our frontline health care and public safety workers have the PPE they need to stay safe. I'm happy to support Gil in California's 39th District.
Michigan’s working families deserve a leader who will fight to make this country work for everyone, not just the wealthy and well-connected. @jonhoadley is that leader. I hope you’ll join me in supporting his campaign.
.@dana_balter’s values and plans have been shaped by her own experiences, and she’s committed to serving the people of her district—not special interests. I look forward to partnering with her in Congress.
.@JDScholten will stand up to the unchecked corporate power that’s taking advantage of our farmers, workers, and consumers just to maximize their own profits. I’m proud to support his efforts to level the playing field for working-class families and revitalize rural communities.
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Imagine you’re standing in the frozen food aisle, staring at a pint of ice cream. The price tag isn’t printed on paper, like usual—now it’s a digital display. With a camera pointed right at you. 🧵
It’s now more convenient for the store to change the price—how often do they take advantage of that? Does the price surge on a hot day? By how much?
If you pick up a pint even though the price has shot up, does the facial recognition software store your demographic data and use it to estimate how willing different customers are to pay certain prices?
You know who’s cheering for J.D. Vance? Billionaires. Election deniers. And anti-abortion rights extremists. But this pick is bad news for everyone else. Here’s why:🧵
Vance thinks seniors should get by with less—he’s called Social Security & Medicare “the biggest roadblocks to any kind of real fiscal sanity.” He thinks sick people should pay more—opposing the ACA, which Trump promises to repeal. And he wants more tax breaks for billionaires.
Vance thinks everyone should get by with less EXCEPT the billionaires. He’s backing Trump as he proposes another billionaire tax break that is worth $3.5 million apiece, every year—$3.5 million a year for every billionaire.
Recently, Red Lobster declared bankruptcy, and even though it’s no laughing matter, the jokes practically wrote themselves—how could a company that offers endless shrimp NOT run out of money? But let’s look below the surface:
Red Lobster’s real downfall wasn’t endless shrimp—it was private equity’s endless greed.
You see, a private equity firm bought Red Lobster in 2014, & did their thing: looted profits, loaded Red Lobster up with debt, & saddled the restaurant chain with extra real-estate costs.
They followed a blood-sucking model that reaps rewards for private equity owners but leaves communities, workers, and customers holding the bag.
When I first ran for Senate, I talked about the student in Worcester who worked hard to get a college education but was drowning in student debt. Now, I’ve helped deliver student debt cancellation for nearly 5 million hardworking people in Massachusetts and all across America.
When I first ran for Senate, I spoke with seniors in Barnstable who couldn’t afford their medicine at the end of the month. Now, I’ve helped deliver $35 dollar/month insulin and a $2,000/year cap on prescription drugs under Medicare.
When I first ran for Senate, I spoke with construction workers in Malden who struggled to find work. Now, under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, I’ve helped bring home $20 billion for projects that are rebuilding our Commonwealth and creating good union jobs.
If you’ve ever experienced the sheer joy of having a flight canceled & sitting on the floor of a terminal while on hold with customer service, listening to upbeat elevator music for hours in order to receive a refund in the form of a measly voucher, I’ve got great news for you:
The Biden-Harris administration recently announced new rules that protect airline travelers, including requiring airlines to automatically give full cash refunds. But we faced a roadblock while getting this across the finish line.
I noticed one line in the proposed FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 that completely stripped the “automatic” part out of the automatic refunds. Customers would be forced to manually request refunds in writing or online, wasting time and energy.