PatrickDixon

My first book, Nuggets of Gold: Further Processed Chicken and the Making of the American Diet, is now available for pre-order from UGA Press. Official release 10/01/24 ugapress.org/book/978082036…

@ESPNNBA You missed his 6 turnovers.

Kevin Durant returned home and dropped a smooth 30 💰

@CandaceDBuckner Really enjoyed your columns and hope you land somewhere else soon.

I guess democracy has died, y’all Well at least, the greatest sports section in all the land has… Like so many of my amazingly talented friends & colleagues, my time at the washington post is over. Inconceivable that this was the decision for our section. But onward.

Grateful for the opportunity to talk to Miranda Melcher at @NewBooksNetwork a couple of weeks ago about Nuggets of Gold. newbooksnetwork.com/nuggets-of-gold

Twitter friends in the DC area, I will be giving a talk about the book at the 14th & V location of Busboys & Poets next Weds, Jan. 15th. Greatly appreciate anyone who is interested and able to make it! eventbrite.com/e/nuggets-of-g…

Oct. 17 in Baltimore

vox.com/the-highlight/… Pleasure to talk to Anna North from Vox in being interviewed for this terrific article.

Labor Podcasts and Audio Documentaries portside.org/2024-05-20/lab…

Unions bridge the gap, Working people stand as one, Together, we soar. #NationalHaikuDay but make it #UnionStrong ✊

Seeking Today’s Workplace Poets | Labor Notes labornotes.org/blogs/2024/03/…

Today at @HuffPost we're kicking off a 5-part series on the anti-union consulting industry. It's called "The Persuaders." It's mostly based on dozens of FOIA's. We think it's a unique and comprehensive look at a murky world. The first story is up: huffpost.com/entry/workers-…

In 2022 Maximus CEO Bruce Caswell made over 6M in total compensation. While starting pay for many Maximus call center workers is $16.20 - FAR below the living wage. - This is not right! sign on to support @CCWUnited as they strike actionnetwork.org/petitions/maxi…

700+ coworkers laid off w/ only 2 weeks notice. A CEO who earns $6+ mil in total compensation while we struggle to afford basic necessities. No clear, real opportunities for advancement. Enough is enough. We're ready to strike. #PhonesDownFistsUp #1u #UnionsForAll

📢#MayDay #InternationalWorkersDay 📢 This spring, The Kalmanovitz Initiative, along with 70 college campuses and workers' organizations, stood in solidarity with workers across the country through #LaborSpring - a series of teach-ins and events focused on current labor issues

The Instant Delivery Workplace in D.C. > join former @USForg Fellow @KatieJWells for a report launch with local policy makers @Georgetown on 19th April > globalcities.georgetown.edu/events/events-…

After the meeting with management, workers decided to continue the picket line tomorrow!! 🔥✊🏽🔥 #thefightisON

An average of 27 workers a day suffer amputation or hospitalization, according to new OSHA data from 29 states: Meat and poultry companies remain among the most dangerous epi.org/265242 via @economicpolicy