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Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 7h

“The African American unemployment rate has surged over the past four months, from 6 to 7.5 percent, while the rate for white people ticked down slightly to 3.7 percent. On top of a slowing economy, the White House’s actions have disproportionately harmed Black workers,”

Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 7h

“The federal backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion practices may be making it more difficult for Black workers to get hired in the private sector, too.”

Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 7h

This should give the 24% (32%) of Black men and 9% of Black women who voted for Trump something to think about...

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 8h

Joblessness for Black workers is rising again, two years after reaching a record low. The Trump administration’s assault on diversity programs and cuts to the federal work force could make it even more difficult for Black workers to recover when economic conditions improve.

Black Unemployment Is Surging Again. This Time Is Different.

Federal layoffs and an end to diversity initiatives have weakened a historically strong labor market for Black workers.

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Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 11h

"If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face—forever." - George Orwell, 1984

Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 11h

“I told Pete, we should use some of these dangerous cities as training grounds for our military National Guard, but military, because we’re going into Chicago very soon," – Donald Trump

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Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 14h

Black Unemployment

[NYT] Black Unemployment Is Surging Again. This Time Is Different.

“The African American unemployment rate has surged over the past four months, from 6 to 7.5 percent, [...]. On top of a slowing economy, the White House’s actions have disproportionately harmed Black workers,”

Black Unemployment Is Surging Again. This Time Is Different.

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Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 1d

"supply shock-induced food shortages"

[Fortune] Trump’s own Labor Department quietly admits his immigration crackdown risks ‘supply shock-induced food shortages’ and higher prices

Trump’s own Labor Department quietly admits his immigration crackdown risks ‘supply shock-induced food shortages’ and higher prices

The Labor Department's filing also admitted that Americans are not willing to replace undocumented farmworkers.

www.yahoo.com

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Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 14h

“The federal backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion practices may be making it more difficult for Black workers to get hired in the private sector, too.”

Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 14h

Black Unemployment

[NYT] Black Unemployment Is Surging Again. This Time Is Different.

“The African American unemployment rate has surged over the past four months, from 6 to 7.5 percent, [...]. On top of a slowing economy, the White House’s actions have disproportionately harmed Black workers,”

Black Unemployment Is Surging Again. This Time Is Different.

www.nytimes.com

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Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 1d

"supply shock-induced food shortages"

[Fortune] Trump’s own Labor Department quietly admits his immigration crackdown risks ‘supply shock-induced food shortages’ and higher prices

Trump’s own Labor Department quietly admits his immigration crackdown risks ‘supply shock-induced food shortages’ and higher prices

The Labor Department's filing also admitted that Americans are not willing to replace undocumented farmworkers.

www.yahoo.com

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Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 1d

“the current and imminent labor shortage exacerbated by the near total cessation of the inflow of illegal aliens, increased enforcement of existing immigration law, [...], presents a sufficient risk of supply shock-induced food shortages to justify immediate implementation” of the rule."

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Fortune @fortune.com · 1d

The Labor Department warned that a lack of workers “results in significant disruptions to production costs and threatening the stability of domestic food production and prices for U.S consumers.” trib.al/aKYdrNq

Trump's own Labor Department quietly admits his immigration crackdown risks 'supply shock-induced food shortages' and higher prices | Fortune

The Labor Department's filing also admitted that Americans are not willing to replace undocumented farmworkers.

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Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 1d

Is the Supreme Court obstructing justice?

[NYT Gift Article] Federal Judges, Warning of ‘Judicial Crisis,’ Fault Supreme Court’s Emergency

“In interviews, federal judges called the Supreme Court’s emergency orders “mystical,” “overly blunt,” “incredibly demoralizing and troubling”"

Federal Judges, Warning of ‘Judicial Crisis,’ Fault Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders

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Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 1d

Is the Supreme Court obstructing justice?

[NYT Gift Article] Federal Judges, Warning of ‘Judicial Crisis,’ Fault Supreme Court’s Emergency

“In interviews, federal judges called the Supreme Court’s emergency orders “mystical,” “overly blunt,” “incredibly demoralizing and troubling”"

Federal Judges, Warning of ‘Judicial Crisis,’ Fault Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders

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Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 2d

“Fundamentally, the premise of the document [Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education] is inconsistent with our core belief that scientific funding should be based on scientific merit alone,” - MIT

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Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 2d

MIT Leads the way...

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Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 2d

MIT Leads the way...

Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 2d

“Fundamentally, the premise of the document [Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education] is inconsistent with our core belief that scientific funding should be based on scientific merit alone,” - MIT

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Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 2d

Affordable Heath Care

Without Obamacare subsidies, this couple’s insurance premiums are set to go up almost $2,000

"According to an analysis from the health policy research group KFF, without the subsidies, average out-of-pocket premium payments are expected to double, from $888 a year to $1,904."

Without Obamacare subsidies, this couple’s insurance premiums are set to go up almost $2,000

The subsidies are a key sticking point in the government shutdown: Democrats in Congress say that in order to secure their votes to reopen the government, they must be extended.

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 2d

According to an analysis from the health policy research group KFF, without the ACA subsidies, average out-of-pocket premium payments are expected to double, from $888 a year to $1,904.

Without Obamacare subsidies, this couple’s insurance premiums are set to go up almost $2,000

The subsidies are a key sticking point in the government shutdown: Democrats in Congress say that in order to secure their votes to reopen the government, they must be extended.

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Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 2d

Likewise, no University [or Law Firm or Corporation or News Organization] should sell its core values and principles for a bowl of lentil stew...

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 2d

Breaking: MIT rejected President Trump’s "compact," which offers colleges funding advantages in exchange for far-reaching reforms. It is the first school to do so.

MIT Rejects Trump’s Sweeping ‘Compact’ Offering Colleges Funding Advantages

The school became the first university to reject the terms, saying they would undermine independence.

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Arie Goldshlager @ariegoldshlager.bsky.social · 2d

Likewise, no University [or Law Firm or Corporation or News Organization] should sell its core values and principles...

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Forbes @forbes.com · 2d

Rising prices and a weakening job market remain at the “forefront” of concerns.

Economic Pessimism Remains High Among Americans, Survey Says

Rising prices and a weakening job market remain at the “forefront” of concerns.

www.forbes.com

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