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Jeff_Winston

@jeffwinston.com

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Lifelong member of the Rebel Alliance, Director of Michigan Democratic Party's Project 83, proud union member, and dedicated dog dad. No crypto, sales, porn, requests from empty feeds, go fund me or other bullshit. Don’t ruin this like Elon ruined Twitter

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Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Apr 20

Democracy is crumbling, but ‘YOU ARE THE DEMOCRATS’—you've been waiting for, not a distant savior. Your local political work—from school boards to state races—is our last defense against authoritarianism. Rallies and protests are not enough. We must lead now before democracy’s light is extinguished.

The Decimation of the American Presidency:

A Call to Action for Michigan (all) Democrats

Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Mar 14

Sorry for typo- trying to post whilst walking the dog.

Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Mar 14

Here is a piece I wrote last night and published this afternoon before this evening’s CR vote. I realize that among my liberal and progressive peers-, angry at a means to resist and fight back that this is going to be an #UnpopularOpinion. #NoApologies

The Perils of Political Brinkmanship

McConnell may piss off the Democratic and Progressive base - but... his pragmatism is not wrong. Beyond the raw emotion of anger, we still need to govern for the people and protect workers.

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Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Jan 29

Okay - enough lurking for me... it's time to get in the game. My first Substack post. I hope to drop sat least one thing a week going forward.
open.substack.com/pub/jwinston...

Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Jan 2

We're About to Find Out… @politicalwire.com nails it!

We’re About to Find Out

There’s a viral meme that perfectly encapsulates what might lie ahead this year in politics: the classic “fuck around and find out” chart.And when it comes to Donald Trump, many of his voters score pr...

politicalwire.com

Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Jan 2

Keep fighting on! #Solidarity #WhenWeFightWeWin #WorkerRights

Amazon Workers File for Union Election at Giant RDU1 Facility in Garner

CAUSE makes late December request to NLRB for union election, union aims for first organized Amazon facility in the South

www.durhamdispatch.com

Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Jan 1

While I don’t want to make light of this tragedy for the families of those hurt or killed by Tesla- it is a ominous entry into 2025 and The Elonia Musk regime and shadow presidency that is seeking to deregulate Tesla and consumer protections.

1 Dead After a Cybertruck Explodes Outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas (Gift Article)

At least seven people were injured, the authorities said. Videos posted to social media appeared to show a vehicle engulfed in flames outside the lobby’s entrance.

www.nytimes.com

Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Dec 29

President Carter had been a guiding figure and role model for my political life as an adult. Do the hard things that needed to be done to lift people up and help people- even when no one is looking. #GoodnightMrPresident #Godspeed

Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Dec 29

He was the earliest political figure that I remember in my lifetime. As a 7 or 8 year old- I remember telling my (Republican) dad that I liked Jimmy Carter. Incredulously he asked, ”why?” I remember my innocent answer- that I liked that he was always smiling. I liked his smile.

Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Dec 29

Most importantly, most of his work to help others was done outside of public office and most-often away from press and cameras. He dedicated his life to others without credit or ego. He did the hard things that needed to be done.

Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Dec 29

A life well lived. President Carter gave all of himself to make a world better for those to follow him. He was not the most popular… often ridiculed. But, he served as a shining example of what every American should aspire to: grace, humility, hard work, and compassion for others.

Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Dec 29

Define, “control”. The presidency? That is one leg of a three-legged stool. It, alone, controls nothing. Sure there were a 2 yrs of House and Senate control under Obama- that he used for the ACA… and 2 yrs under Biden, that he used for the post-COVID Rescue Plan & Infrastructure Plan.

Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Dec 28

This pit of despair has no bottom.

Russ @pappyparki.bsky.social · Dec 28

The MAGA war of self hate is about to take another step up
Jan 20th J6 convicts plan to sue DOJ for $50 billion
Take note that they are intentionally waiting for the guy who led the Insurrection to return to the White House, then sue.
This is gonna be fun
www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/12/janu...

January 6 Political Prisoners Launch Historic $50 Billion Class Action Lawsuit Against DOJ | The Gateway Pundit | by Assistant Editor

In a historic legal move, over 100 January 6 political prisoners are uniting to challenge the DOJ with a $50 billion class action lawsuit. Discover the details behind this groundbreaking case.

www.thegatewaypundit.com

Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Dec 26

I call bullshit! This is a narcissist’s attempt to draw attention to him (and away from President-elect Elonia). Bezos could start his “philanthropy” by acknowledging his workers, allowing them to organize without his union-busting tactics, and giving his workers a fair contract. Start there, first.

LynnZ 🦋 @zizij.bsky.social · Dec 26

Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Dec 26

@michigandems.bsky.social Michigan Dems are a great example of this… all the way down to local Library Boards. If it’s on the ballot… we’re fighting for it! #MIDems #Project83

Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Dec 24

I am sure that this will surprise exactly no one. Grand Rapids, MI is a midsized Midwest city, not a huge city that can absorb these costs to subsidize a political campaign. I pay my tax dollars for the city services that my community needs. Not for a scab that doesn’t believe in paying his bills.

Trump campaign won’t pay $49,000 in bills for Grand Rapids rallies

The city of Grand Rapids says the Donald J. Trump for President 2024 campaign has refused to pay more than $49,000 in bills for two rallies in the city this year.

Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Dec 24

The annual median income in 1970 was $15,060. Adjusted for inflation, the AMI should be at $122,457.
The current AMI is $59,229; the average worker has lost $63,328 per year- more than they earn. #RespectWorkers #TheSystemIsRigged

Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Dec 23

Yet so many of them are union-busters who fight tooth and nail to prevent us from collective bargaining in our own employment. #RiggedSystem

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Union News @unionnews.bsky.social · Dec 23

“Starbucks Union Expands Strike To More States” — Nasdaq

#UnionNews #Strike

White text on a blue background reads, “Starbucks Union Expands Strike To More States”.

Reposted by Jeff_Winston

Starbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · Dec 22

Why are Starbucks baristas on ULP strike?

Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Dec 20

Plan ahead… make your own coffee at home! DO NOT CROSS THE LINE- your Pumpkin Spiced Latte isn’t worth it. #SOLIDARITY #WorkersUnite #DontCrossTheLine

Starbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · Dec 20

🔥 TWAS THE STRIKE BEFORE CHRISTMAS! 🔥✊

Starbucks baristas are going on five days of escalating ULP strikes in response to the company backtracking on our promised path forward, starting tomorrow in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle... and soon, from coast-to-coast. 🧵

Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Dec 19

#FunFact… corporations could bargain fairly and treat their workers with the respect they deserve and there would be a much lower chance of any strike or disruption. The corporate whores at Amazon literally asked for this.

Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Dec 19

Hard pass

Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Dec 19

I was very proud to spend my day standing with my brothers and sisters in labor with #Teamsters Local 406 in Grand Rapids MI in #SOLIDARITY supporting Amazon Workers against Amazon’s Unfair Labor Practices and refusal to bargain in good faith. #IBEW1106 #MIDems #StrongerTogether #Organize

Jeff_Winston @jeffwinston.com · Dec 19

@bsky.app… we really need an anger or rage reaction button. It pains me to like a post about the systematic decimation of the United States.