So I was getting gas at Giant Eagle and the station speakers played a message advertising its pride items in the main store and explicitly stating the company's commitment to "DEIA" AND "diversity, equity, and inclusion". I plan to send them an email thanking them for explicitly stating this given those terms are contentious right now, and letting them know that we are choosing our shopping sources based on who is sticking by their previously stated commitment to DEIA. Not sure if they'll be getting negative messages but I'd love to flood them with positive messages. It is important to boycott stores who caved to this administration and equally important to reward and encourage those who are standing up for human rights and dignity. Even if they are just trying to avoid boycotts, I'd rather have companies be willing to stand with us against attacks on DEI than cave to the racist, ableist, and homophobic pressure from this administration.
Activists defied DeSantis’ ban on lighting up bridges in rainbow colors.Go Jax!!
“This year, as the hordes of rally-goers approached the Main Street Bridge in Jacksonville, flashlights in tow, the drawbridge began to rise—with no warning and no boats approaching, organizers told Erin in the Morning. The bridge stayed upright until the marchers turned around and left, but they didn’t go home. Instead, organizers pivoted and walked to the nearby Acosta Bridge, which is contiguous. There, they celebrated Pride with the full spectrum of the rainbow—showing they didn’t need permission from the state for queer visibility.”
The CBO errs greatly in its analysis of the Big Beautiful Bill. Their starting point misses $1.5 trillion in the first 2 years. 1) First CBO overlooks that the first 2 years will be impacted by budget additions with no offset until the 2028 tax year. The annual deficit will be $2.5 trillion over each of the next 2 years. They estimated those deficits to be $1.8 and 1.7 trillion, instead of $5 trillion that must be borrowed at higher interest rates than CBO uses. 2) CBO uses 3.5% interest on Treasury bonds. That is far below the 4.91% that we current “enjoy” due to falling worldwide buyer-investor confidence. 3) CBO says inflation will be calculated at 2% when it now 2.4%. Tariffs will hit inflation hard! 4) That is how they get to saying hogwash like $2 trillion ADDED over 10 years. 5) CBO did not tell you they are talking about ADDED to their $52 Trillion estimate for 2035. 6) They see $54 trillion as our total outstanding deficit in 2035. I see $56 trillion if Republicans cut $13 trillion with the Big Beautiful Bill. We need a tax cut like we need a hole in the head. The fiscal irresponsibility is unfathomable. Republicans have lost their minds. https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/the-25-trillion-annual-deficit-plan?r=3m1bs
I have one question I have not been able to find an answer to. All the mega millionaires and billionaires in the cabinet—what is up with their salaries? And Trump’s? In 1.0 he donated to a different project each quarter, to great fanfare. I have heard nothing about the salaries of these jamokes. I mean, cuts are cuts, right? Have they all donated their salaries?
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Okay- I’m hoping someone here remembers what the website was/is for all the companies that support Trump. It was one where you could put in your zip code and it would show you the businesses nearby- that were pro-Trump. I love to shop local- but not at small businesses that support Trump. I really wished I bookmarked that site- hopefully someone remembers!
I know exactly what you’re talking about and for some reason it has gone out of my head, but I am trying to find it and if I do, I’ll put it in the newsletter again
Why arent the legal issues being talked about in the BBB? The loopholes giving immunity to the administration for basically anything. At this point I feel the money travesty is just smoke snd mirrors for the legal stuff tucked in there. Did I miss something?
hello, can anyone direct me to the newsletter that had links for downloadable subscriber created flyers that they were passing out to people specifying ways to get involved such as five calls app and this newsletter?
These links (just 2 of MANY) are about men, esp young men, NOT feeling heard or welcomed by the Dem party and turning to Trump. And that to win the next elections, like it or not Dems MUST take an approach outside their traditional, familiar box and inside the "bro-sphere". I'm a very liberal Dem who id's as female, but this REALLY got my attention. https://youtu.be/_XapCqE1w6khttps://youtu.be/JD2r1WF0Gj8
So I was getting gas at Giant Eagle and the station speakers played a message advertising its pride items in the main store and explicitly stating the company's commitment to "DEIA" AND "diversity, equity, and inclusion". I plan to send them an email thanking them for explicitly stating this given those terms are contentious right now, and letting them know that we are choosing our shopping sources based on who is sticking by their previously stated commitment to DEIA. Not sure if they'll be getting negative messages but I'd love to flood them with positive messages. It is important to boycott stores who caved to this administration and equally important to reward and encourage those who are standing up for human rights and dignity. Even if they are just trying to avoid boycotts, I'd rather have companies be willing to stand with us against attacks on DEI than cave to the racist, ableist, and homophobic pressure from this administration.
That’s wonderful!
Woohoo! Short short short!
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Activists defied DeSantis’ ban on lighting up bridges in rainbow colors.Go Jax!!
“This year, as the hordes of rally-goers approached the Main Street Bridge in Jacksonville, flashlights in tow, the drawbridge began to rise—with no warning and no boats approaching, organizers told Erin in the Morning. The bridge stayed upright until the marchers turned around and left, but they didn’t go home. Instead, organizers pivoted and walked to the nearby Acosta Bridge, which is contiguous. There, they celebrated Pride with the full spectrum of the rainbow—showing they didn’t need permission from the state for queer visibility.”
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/defying-desantis-florida-pride-marchers?
Oh I saw! It’ll be in extra extra! 😊
The CBO errs greatly in its analysis of the Big Beautiful Bill. Their starting point misses $1.5 trillion in the first 2 years. 1) First CBO overlooks that the first 2 years will be impacted by budget additions with no offset until the 2028 tax year. The annual deficit will be $2.5 trillion over each of the next 2 years. They estimated those deficits to be $1.8 and 1.7 trillion, instead of $5 trillion that must be borrowed at higher interest rates than CBO uses. 2) CBO uses 3.5% interest on Treasury bonds. That is far below the 4.91% that we current “enjoy” due to falling worldwide buyer-investor confidence. 3) CBO says inflation will be calculated at 2% when it now 2.4%. Tariffs will hit inflation hard! 4) That is how they get to saying hogwash like $2 trillion ADDED over 10 years. 5) CBO did not tell you they are talking about ADDED to their $52 Trillion estimate for 2035. 6) They see $54 trillion as our total outstanding deficit in 2035. I see $56 trillion if Republicans cut $13 trillion with the Big Beautiful Bill. We need a tax cut like we need a hole in the head. The fiscal irresponsibility is unfathomable. Republicans have lost their minds. https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/the-25-trillion-annual-deficit-plan?r=3m1bs
I’ve assumed that the CBO number was super low, partially because of what the bond market is doing. I’ll read your piece thank you!
Jess, Anything I can give you is yours for good! These are the bones to pick.
1) the current over-budget amount;
2) the 3.5% interest projected; (think 5-7%)
3) the 2% inflation projected; (think 4.5%)
4) the huge budget add ons (defense, detention, etc, (think $trillions over 10 years.)
A good modeler is needed to run these numbers. I am a writer not an accountant. I am afraid many will laugh at my simple spreadsheet.
Ask Me Anything was pretty interesting -- I tuned in for a part of it. I wouldn't have known about it if you hadn't provided the link. Thanks!
Glad you liked!
I have one question I have not been able to find an answer to. All the mega millionaires and billionaires in the cabinet—what is up with their salaries? And Trump’s? In 1.0 he donated to a different project each quarter, to great fanfare. I have heard nothing about the salaries of these jamokes. I mean, cuts are cuts, right? Have they all donated their salaries?
Trying mo nver donated a dime. It was all hype.
Just my normal repetitive comment :) —
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Use/share this spreadsheet as a resource to call/email/write members of Congress, the Cabinet and news organizations. Reach out to your own reps, as well as those in other states on a specific committee important to a topic you’re sharing. Use your voice and make some “good trouble.”
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13lYafj0P-6owAJcH-5_xcpcRvMUZI7rkBPW-Ma9e7hw/edit?usp=drivesdk
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Okay- I’m hoping someone here remembers what the website was/is for all the companies that support Trump. It was one where you could put in your zip code and it would show you the businesses nearby- that were pro-Trump. I love to shop local- but not at small businesses that support Trump. I really wished I bookmarked that site- hopefully someone remembers!
I know exactly what you’re talking about and for some reason it has gone out of my head, but I am trying to find it and if I do, I’ll put it in the newsletter again
Here is one source (but not the one that IDs local smallish businesses) -
https://www.newsweek.com/american-businesses-supporting-donating-donald-trump-list-2027957
I found the above with a Duck Duck Go search that showed many other possibilities.
Here you go! https://www.publicsquare.com/
Resist bot makes it easy to contact your reps! Ty
Why arent the legal issues being talked about in the BBB? The loopholes giving immunity to the administration for basically anything. At this point I feel the money travesty is just smoke snd mirrors for the legal stuff tucked in there. Did I miss something?
hello, can anyone direct me to the newsletter that had links for downloadable subscriber created flyers that they were passing out to people specifying ways to get involved such as five calls app and this newsletter?
Please cover Petertheils Planatnar data center, it’s horrible thank you, WE MUST PROTEST ON THIS
These links (just 2 of MANY) are about men, esp young men, NOT feeling heard or welcomed by the Dem party and turning to Trump. And that to win the next elections, like it or not Dems MUST take an approach outside their traditional, familiar box and inside the "bro-sphere". I'm a very liberal Dem who id's as female, but this REALLY got my attention. https://youtu.be/_XapCqE1w6k https://youtu.be/JD2r1WF0Gj8
The links aren't working for me. 😔
Thank you for the reminder about today, Jess. I hope they’ll get a huge number of (non Dem) viewers. I’m going to check it out.
How do I unsubscribe? I'm over-extended.
Go to Jess’ page & unfollow/unsubscribe. Take care of yourself.