I want to be clear. Passing federal paid leave is not a mandate forcing businesses to run and pay out of pocket. It is a program administered by the federal government and in many ways, it is a business support, particularly for small business. It’s good for all bottom lines.

We have blown it: that fantastic possibility that Abe Lincoln called “the last, best hope of man.” Or maybe not. Not completely, anyway. There are people who argue that we can still get a grip on ourselves, and salvage some of the pieces.

⚖️💥⚖️ #CareBoard

this website tho stripe.press/boom

🧩 Puzzle #440 🤔 17 guesses ⏱️ 3m 13s 🔗 alphaguess.com

Drawing the Niners: Redemption Tour. Day 31

Faithful Freddie Friday ❤️💛 #FTTB #49ers #Niners

💌 MomsRising Postcard party reminding families to raise a voter, be a voter! #MomsVote

Lilly Ledbetter. Absolute hero.

🧩 Puzzle #446 🤔 14 guesses ⏱️ 1m 53s 🔗 alphaguess.com

October 17, 1989 The Loma Prieta Earthquake strikes the Bay Area moments into ABC's broadcast of the 1989 World Series Game 3 between the Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants. The game was postponed. Al Michaels' coverage garnered an Emmy nomination. 35 years ago tonight

35 years ago we were devastated by the #earthquake. I was en route to the SF Giants-As World Series with a pal who crossed the Bay Bridge just before its partial collapse. A cherished pal of my friends and 62 others died.💔 Be ready for the next Big One earthquake.ca.gov

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🧩 Puzzle #456 🤔 13 guesses ⏱️ 2m 20s 🔗 alphaguess.com

Salvadorian tapas @ Popoca last night proved why Oakland is the #1 food city. Delish! 🍽️

Ready for CMC’s return. Go Niners! #49ers #SFvsTB

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