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Daniel Birchok

@dbirchok

Dad, Associate Professor of Anthro at UM-Flint, President of the UMF AFT-AAUP (Local 5671) & someone with a lot left to figure out. This is my private account.

Ann Arbor or Flint, depending Katılım Ocak 2016
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Pramila Jayapal
Pramila Jayapal@PramilaJayapal·
Let me break this down simply: We have a greed problem. We can afford Medicare for All. We can afford to house every person sleeping on the street. We can afford to make public college tuition free and guarantee access to universal pre-k to every child in America. The money exists. It's just sitting in the bank accounts of billionaires who write blank checks to corrupt politicians to make sure it stays there. Tax the rich. Fund the people. That's it.
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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed@AbdulElSayed·
Medicare👏for👏All👏 I can say it because I've never taken campaign money from health insurance companies so I don't answer to them.
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Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders@BernieSanders·
I am proud to join Americans across the country today to say loudly and clearly: We will not accept authoritarianism. We will not accept oligarchy. And we will not accept a president who undermines the Constitution every single day. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
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SEIU
SEIU@SEIU·
Republicans in Congress are attacking the value of our work and the care we provide. Home care is essential—and cuts to Medicaid would take it away from millions who rely on it.
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Pramila Jayapal
Pramila Jayapal@PramilaJayapal·
In the richest country in the history of the world, why the hell do we allow billionaires to pay a lower tax rate than public school teachers? That's not an accident. That's a policy choice. Tax the rich.
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The Washington Post
The Washington Post@washingtonpost·
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) introduced a bill to block the construction of new data centers until lawmakers enact regulations on AI. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) is planning to introduce a similar House bill in the coming weeks. wapo.st/4tbhxGE
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Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders@BernieSanders·
Health care? "You're on your own." Housing? "Nothing we can do." Grocery prices? "You're out of luck." $200 billion for another war? "No problem!" Americans—Democrats, Republicans, independents—are SICK AND TIRED of endless wars. We need to invest here at home.
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SEIU@SEIU·
While the Trump regime continues to try to intimidate us, and take from working people, this Saturday, SEIU members across the country rise to demand MONEY, POWER, and RESPECT! No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. Join us at a rally near you: seiu.co/NoKings28 #NoKings
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More Perfect Union
More Perfect Union@MorePerfectUS·
Elizabeth Warren is introducing a wealth tax. The bill would impose an annual 2% tax on the net worth of households over $50 million, with billionaires paying 3%. And, to deter the ultra-rich from leaving the country to avoid the tax, the bill would also levy a 40% "exit tax" on anyone worth more than $50 million who renounces their U.S. citizenship.
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Kaitlan Collins
Kaitlan Collins@kaitlancollins·
Sen. Bernie Sanders: "I think all over the country, people are saying, 'Wait a minute, we can't afford housing. We can't afford health care. We can't afford childcare. We can't afford food at the grocery store.' And this war now, which will cost hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of billions of dollars, why? Why the bomb buildings in Tehran? Why force a million people in Lebanon from their homes? So it's not just progressives and Democrats...I think the polling suggests that whether you're Republicans or Democrats, this is not a war that the American people want."
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UAW
UAW@UAW·
🚨 UAW CONDEMNS VIOLENT ATTACK ON TORNEL RUBBER WORKERS IN MEXICO, URGES IMMEDIATE USMCA ACTION 🚨 The UAW today condemned the shooting of striking workers at the Tornel Rubber Company in Tultitlán, Mexico, calling it a grave attack on fundamental labor and human rights and urging swift action by Mexican authorities and USMCA partners. On March 18, four workers were injured when armed assailants opened fire on workers on night duty as they lawfully exercised their right to strike. The strike at Tornel Rubber Company stems from alleged violations of the Mexican Rubber Industry Contract-Law, including: - Non-implementation of a 40-hour workweek - Unpaid 44-day year-end bonus - Denial of proper vacation premium (25–31 days) - Failure to pay social security contributions - Non-recognition of official paid holidays (Feb. 5, Mar. 21) The UAW is calling on Mexican authorities to ensure the safety of workers and to carry out a transparent investigation to hold those responsible accountable. The situation reflects broader concerns about efforts within the rubber industry to weaken established labor standards and collective bargaining agreements. The UAW is urging the governments of the United States and Canada to take immediate action under the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism. Specifically, the UAW is calling for USTR to immediately self-initiate a complaint under the USMCA’s Rapid Response Mechanism. “What happened at Tornel Rubber is an outrage. It’s an attack on human rights, on labor rights, and on the basic democratic freedoms of workers. The right to strike, to organize, and to bargain collectively are non-negotiable. When workers are met with gunfire for exercising those rights, the UAW will not tolerate it. We’re committed to fighting like hell to make sure every worker can stand up, organize, and demand what they’re owed without facing violence,” said UAW President Shawn Fain. The UAW emphasized that failure to respond decisively risks undermining labor reforms and trade commitments across North America. UAW Demands: - Immediate protection for Tornel workers and their families - Full enforcement of the Rubber Industry Contract-Law - Public condemnation of the attack by Mexican authorities and industry leaders - Independent USMCA complaint initiated by the U.S. The UAW reaffirmed its solidarity with Tornel workers, who voted on March 22 to continue their strike.
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Starbucks Workers United
Starbucks Workers United@SBWorkersUnited·
Collective action matters. When we fight, we win. ✊
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Michigan AFL-CIO ✊
Michigan AFL-CIO ✊@MIAFLCIO·
DON’T PANIC, ORGANIZE
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Catholic News Service
Catholic News Service@CatholicNewsSvc·
Pope Leo XIV spoke about the importance of healthcare being accessible to everyone, especially the most vulnerable, during an audience at the Vatican with people taking part in a conference in Rome March 18, 2026. 🎥 CNS photo/Vatican Media
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Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders@BernieSanders·
72,000 killed in the genocide in Gaza. 1 million+ displaced in Lebanon. 1,700 settler attacks in the West Bank. And now war in Iran. Sending 20,000+ more bombs to Netanyahu isn’t just immoral—it’s illegal. That’s why I introduced legislation to stop it.
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Michigan AFL-CIO ✊
Michigan AFL-CIO ✊@MIAFLCIO·
It’s the weekend. Thank a union.
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Fight for a Union
Fight for a Union@FightForAUnion·
Everywhere. Rain or shine.
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Michigan AFL-CIO ✊
Michigan AFL-CIO ✊@MIAFLCIO·
It's cause of unions that we have this.
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