With 49 days to go, we need to do everything we can to help elect leaders across the country and up and down the ballot that are ready to fight for bold reforms and put people first. Take a look at my latest slate of endorsements and join us in the fight: ewar.ren/Endorsements_
.@PerkinsforLA knows firsthand how to lead in times of crisis, and he's ready to put people before politics. The people of Louisiana deserve a senator like Adrian—and I'm proud to stand alongside him in the fight to make this country work for everyone.
.@twinaforsenate is an experienced community leader and fighter for big, structural change who knows what working families need to get ahead. I know she’ll continue to fight for equity and justice in Washington’s State Senate. That’s why I’m supporting her campaign.
.@abbybroyles and I have quite a bit in common: We're Oklahoma women who put ourselves through law school and have spent our careers fighting for transparency. I’m proud to endorse Abby because I know she’ll show up for all Oklahomans.
I’m excited to endorse @hiral4congress in her run to represent Arizona’s 6th congressional district. I know she'll be a welcome addition to a coalition of bold and courageous leaders who are working to root out the corruption in Washington.
The people of Tennessee deserve a leader who believes in science, facts, decency, and the urgent need to advance racial justice. @Bradshaw2020 is that leader, and I'll be standing alongside her in this fight and the many fights to come.
I am confident that @NikemaWilliams will follow the footsteps of Congressman John Lewis and continue to uplift the voices of the people of Georgia’s 5th Congressional District. She’s a fearless leader and advocate for her community, I’m excited to see her at work in Congress.
As an engineer and an entrepreneur, @donnaimamTX’s expertise will be indispensable in Congress during this time of crisis. She'll fight for working Americans and to hold billionaires accountable. I’m proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with her in the fight to flip Texas Blue.
.@AmyKennedy715 is a tireless fighter for change and a true leader with compassion and integrity. Amy is running to fight for working people in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District, for access to affordable health care, and for an economy that works for all.
I'm thrilled to endorse @KhimVanna for State Representative. She will bring a unique voice to the State House—a much needed perspective that will reflect the diverse community she will serve. I look forward to supporting her now through Election Day.
I’m excited to endorse @ElectAdamGomez for the Massachusetts State Senate. During this crisis, working families need real leadership in Boston, and that’s what Adam will bring. I’m proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with him in this fight.
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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.