chuckbell
@chuckbell
Consumer, environmental, economic and social justice advocate. Day job is Programs Director at Consumer Reports. My tweets are my own.
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02-11-2008 05:23:56
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“I used to think that the defining fight for our country was between the left and the right. Now, I am much more worried about the money at the top crushing everyone underneath.” Must-read from Alvaro Bedoya on his path to becoming a populist — and how economic populism unites👇🧵
"If we stopped looking at things as left versus right and focus on how the money at the top hurts people... we'd have a lot more agreement." ICYMI: Alvaro Bedoya on Morning Joe discussed his latest piece, "How I Became a Populist" — and the unifying opportunity populism presents.
I wrote about consumer debt for the November issue of The New Republic. The cover story by Alvaro Bedoya on how he became a populist is also a must-read.
"This victory for #Californians is also a victory for ordinary #Americans over powerful #lobbyists." Erin Witte
As Anthony Wright says, “you shouldn't have to pay World Series prices to get basic, affordable health care.” Watch as he breaks down the importance of premium tax credits to families in states with teams still fighting for the World Series.⚾️
At a time when our democracy is under attack, our healthcare system is being gutted, and families everywhere are struggling to pay bills, we need a leader like Mikie Sherrill. Let's get out the vote and elect her the next Governor of New Jersey!
A good week for state governments stepping up to protect their citizens from corporate abuse. On Monday Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning stay-or-pay contracts that can trap workers in abusive jobs. And yesterday Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill banning the use of price-fixing