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Astra Taylor

@astradisastra

director of documentaries, writer of books and essays, retired fuzz guitar
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Fiona Harvey (@fionaharvey) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Incredibly important piece by my colleague @patrickgreenfield Trees and land absorbed almost no CO2 last year. Is nature’s carbon sink failing? Must read. theguardian.com/environment/20…

More Perfect Union (@moreperfectus) 's Twitter Profile Photo

BREAKING: The EPA says it will reverse most of the drinking water standards aimed at protecting people from toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS. Even low levels of the chemicals known as PFAS are linked with cancer and other health problems.

The Debt Collective 🟥 (@strikedebt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

HAPPENING NOW: Elizabeth Warren hosts a 'How Trump and Republicans Are Raising Education Costs for Families' forum. Bonni—our member—will testify. She served 18yrs+ in the armed services—and was then scammed by a predatory for-profit college. Secretary Linda McMahon was invited—but declined.

HAPPENING NOW: <a href="/SenWarren/">Elizabeth Warren</a> hosts a 'How Trump and Republicans Are Raising Education Costs for Families' forum.

Bonni—our member—will testify. She served 18yrs+ in the armed services—and was then scammed by a predatory for-profit college.

<a href="/EDSecMcMahon/">Secretary Linda McMahon</a> was invited—but declined.
Nick M🟥 (@marcilnick) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I’m Nick an Organizer w/ @strikedebt and I’m in Washington D.C. today along w/ many of our members and others to stand up against the most dangerous education bill and cuts to education in history! Right now in a hearing on these proposed cuts held by Elizabeth Warren

I’m Nick an Organizer w/ @strikedebt and I’m in Washington D.C. today along w/ many of our members and others to stand up against the most dangerous education bill and cuts to education in history! Right now in a hearing on these proposed cuts held by <a href="/SenWarren/">Elizabeth Warren</a>
More Perfect Union (@moreperfectus) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Donald Trump is turning the Department of Education "into the Department of Debt Collection." When the rich default on their debt it's good business. But when the poor struggle to pay their student debt? The government will take their wages to give tax cuts to billionaires.

ProPublica (@propublica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New: Disclosure forms show that Bondi sold between $1 million and $5 million worth of shares on April 2. That day, after the market closed, Trump's “Liberation Day” press conference sent the market tumbling. propub.li/3F9Xuoy

Chris Murphy 🟧 (@chrismurphyct) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Just got word that Secretary Noem is asking for an addition to her budget - a new private Gulfstream 5 jet for her personal national photo op tour. She's already got a private plane but wants a tricked out new one. All while she supports kicking 13 million people off Medicaid.

The Debt Collective 🟥 (@strikedebt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Trump and Linda McMahon used to say they were abolishing the Department of Education. But really, they're turning it into the Department of Debt Collection. We spoke with More Perfect Union about the billionaire agenda of taking the most from the least:

Stephanie Kelton (@stephaniekelton) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As it stands, the House bill would cut $300B from SNAP, which I assume is no big deal since the program only helps <checks notes> 41 million Americans 🤯 afford food.

Michael Friedrich (@mfriedrichnyc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A new study shows that large corporate landlords in LA are disproportionately evicting Black tenants in the post-pandemic housing market. The findings and their impacts are disturbing, but they also raise possibilities for tenant organizing. I wrote about it for The American Prospect.

A new study shows that large corporate landlords in LA are disproportionately evicting Black tenants in the post-pandemic housing market. The findings and their impacts are disturbing, but they also raise possibilities for tenant organizing. I wrote about it for <a href="/TheProspect/">The American Prospect</a>.
Leah Greenberg (@leahgreenb) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This is a blatant, deeply alarming attempt to shut down lawful oversight of the Trump administration's wildly illegal conduct, and part of an escalating authoritarian crackdown on political dissent. We stand with Rep. LaMonica McIver against this baseless persecution.

The Debt Collective 🟥 (@strikedebt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Devastating numbers out of the Federal Reserve on 2025 Q1: The delinquency rate for student loans surged from below 1 percent to nearly 8 percent, as the pause on reporting delinquent federal student loans ended. Overall household debt rose by $167 billion.

The Debt Collective 🟥 (@strikedebt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Corporate landlords have found another scam. Have you heard of RUBS? Does the building you pay rent in have RUBS? RUBS stands for Ratio Utility Billing Systems — and we think it should be abolished. RUBS Explained:🧵