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Over 8.3 million workers will benefit from state minimum wage increases this year.

👉 Minimum wage increases are critical for improving affordability. 👈

State and federal policymakers should ensure wage floors meet the needs of all workers.
Over 8.3 million workers will benefit from minimum wage increases on January 1: Nineteen states will raise their minimum wages. Here’s where.
Nineteen states will increase their minimum wages on January 1, boosting earnings for more than 8.3 million workers by a total of $5 billion. In addition, 47 cities and counties will raise their minim...
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January 15, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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"The immortal words of Coretta Scott King capture the true spirit of the civil rights era and expose Trump’s hypocrisy:

'Freedom and justice cannot be parceled out in pieces to suit political convenience. I don’t believe you can stand for freedom for one group of people and deny it to others.'"
The Trump-Vance administration attacked MLK’s legacy and more than half a century of progress toward racial and economic justice in 2025. The emboldened assertion of white supremacy in our political economy demands a renewed commitment to Dr. King’s legacy of racial and economic justice. @epi.org
Six ways the Trump administration tried to erase MLK’s legacy in 2025
More than 60 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other leaders of the Civil Rights Movement helped generate the moral impetus and political will for U.S. lawmakers to pass sweeping legislation ...
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January 16, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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BREAKING: The federal minimum wage remains an official poverty wage in 2026. 😵

The annual earnings of a single adult working full-time, year-round at $7.25/hour falls below the newly released poverty threshold for any household of any size. 1/
January 15, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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I feel like the Nobel peace prize people could have avoided this if they gave their medal to someone who dedicated their life to peace, rather than just "this person is an opposition leader."
January 16, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Join me, Demi, Dylan and so many more on January 17 for the first big event of 2026 at the iconic Riviera Theatre!

Every ticket supports our campaigns. This is how we build power, together.
January 15, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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“Humanitarian aid should never be used as a weapon of war. Nor should the suffering of a people be exploited for diplomatic leverage."

The U.S. must hold the Israeli government accountable and demand full aid acess to Gaza now.
Ron Wyden introduces legislation that could sanction Israeli officials over withholding Gaza aid
The Oregon lawmaker said the U.S. ‘must send a clear message to Benjamin Netanyahu’ and that his actions ‘have made Jews less safe’
buff.ly
January 16, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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I’m seeing posts from people (outside of MN) about how US citizens should carry their passports.

And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”

Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
January 16, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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Morning Spew for Night Owls—As the federal judiciary dawdles, and the DOC runs interference, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is now officially on the clock to end the horrors in New York City's jail system.
Rikers Island Is Still Hell On Earth
Mayor Mamdani must do something about it—plus more stories for your Thursday.
hellgatenyc.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Proud to be endorsed by @trackaipac.com !

In a political landscape dominated by AIPAC’s unchecked spending and anti-democratic influence, I refuse to bow to their agenda.
January 16, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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For months, Trump has falsely claimed that food prices have gone down under his watch — but a new federal report shows that prices have increased overall since he reentered the White House.
December Saw Fastest Monthly Food Price Increases Since Pandemic
The president promised during the 2024 campaign to reverse price increases, but has failed to deliver.
truthout.org
January 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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We won!

Gov. Hochul Signs Jail + Prison Oversight Omnibus Bill, Which Includes Overhauling State Commission on Correction

Coalition of More Than 160 Community, Advocacy, and Faith-based Organizations Across NY Fought for this Victory

Here's the press release:
Governor Kathy Hochul Signs Into Law the Jail and Prison Oversight Omnibus Bill, - Katal Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, December 19th, 2025 Contact: Yonah Zeitz: [email protected] • 347-201-2769 Follow on socials @KatalCenter • #ShutRikers
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December 20, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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FUN grew exponentially this year. Federal workers from dozens of agencies organized across the nation to defend public services, democracy & federal workers’ rights. This year, federal workers showed the nation exactly who we are - people who continually show up for our communities & each other.
December 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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If enacted into law, PAWA would restore union protections for federal workers & require the Administration to honor collective bargaining agreements for the length of their stated terms. The bill passed the House on a bipartisan vote on December 11. We’re now urging the Senate to pass PAWA.
January 5, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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Last year, Donald Trump stripped union rights from over 1 million federal workers, but we’re fighting to get them back. Join us in DC Jan. 14 at 12 PM to rally for the Protect America’s Workforce Act. REGISTER: actionnetwork.org/events/rally... #PassPAWA #PAWAToThePeople
Rally for America's Workforce: PAWA to the People
More exciting details coming soon! Name and location subject to change, stay tuned.
actionnetwork.org
January 5, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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Immigration agents are snatching DACA recipients despite their active status. Alexander, José, and Jeancarlos, all current DACA recipients, were detained and separated from their families. Congress must act NOW ⚠️

✅Text HOME IS HERE to 787-57 to demand they pass the Dream & Promise Act.
January 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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TOMORROW: Join us for another Community Workshop, a virtual series where we gather with our broader community, explore the core principles that guide our work, and learn alongside each other as we navigate this moment in our shared history. | Register: secure.everyaction.com/fcxXRn-2A0Wk...
Common Justice Community Workshops
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November 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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We must create a future where real justice is achieved through community-based responses to violence that are rooted in healing and repair. #TransgenderDayofRemembrance
November 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Research shows nearly 1 in 6 transgender Americans, and 1 in 2 Black transgender people, has been incarcerated at some point in their lives. The violence of the carceral system only deepens the harm faced by marginalized communities. This is not safety.
November 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Conversations about decarceration must include the impact of mass incarceration on the LGBTQIA+ community. Transgender people are especially at risk - both for contact with the criminal legal system and for harassment and violence once detained. A 🧵:
November 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Understanding violence starts with understanding the story we tell about it. Our new report explores the ways mainstream outlets and individual media makers can reverse harmful narratives and paint a fuller, more nuanced picture of crime, violence, and safety that is transformative and healing.
December 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Every month, we host monthly meetings for community members to come together and build real community-led solutions. This month, we’re ending the year the way we began it: in community and with gratitude. Celebrate with us at our Holiday Party in NYC ❄️ Visit www.tinyurl.com/cjholiday2025 to RSVP!
Common Justice's Monthly Community Meeting Holiday Party
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December 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Roots of Resilience provides critical support for survivors healing in the aftermath of harm, but we need your help to reach our goal. All donations will be matched 2:1 through December 31. Support our work and families in need by giving a gift today 🔗 www.commonjustice.org/donate
December 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Hi, Bluesky! 👋

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November 15, 2024 at 7:37 PM
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so sorry for creating Discourse™️

anyway, donate $5 at katforillinois.com if you can swing it
Kat for Congress | Kat Abughazaleh for Illinois' Ninth District
Kat Abughazaleh is running for Congress in Illinois' Ninth District because Democrats need to do more to stop Trump and fight for working people.
katforillinois.com
December 27, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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Our last episode of the year is a conversation about what resisting ICE has looked like in Chicago, what we've learned, what it's cost, and where we go from here. I'm so grateful to Gabe Gonzalez, Rey Wences, and Jocelyn Walsh for this convo. This one is special to me. Audio + transcript:
How We’ve Resisted ICE: Street Lessons From Chicago
“I cannot imagine doing anything else in this moment,” says community defense organizer Gabe Gonzalez.
truthout.org
December 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM