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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#JobsDay 🧵: September's job numbers just dropped, and tells us a bad overall picture: our labor market is weaker than 4.2% unemployment suggests. Our labor market is facing some extreme challenges, such as the fact that men continue to fall behind women in employment growth, as seen on the graph.

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Musk can flood elections with cash because #SCOTUS barred legislatures from limiting it in McCutcheon v. FEC (2014). To beat big money, Congress can pass a constitutional amendment, or states can call a convention to propose one, ratified by three-fourths of the states. tinyurl.com/3k94tjhh

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Insurers like United Healthcare profit from denying care. The financialization of healthcare is one of the greatest crises of our times. Here's our response, and why we need #medicareforall. Thanks for covering this critical issue @lastweektonight.com. #econsky

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Unions are a racial equalizer, preventing discrimination of workers based on race. @hshierholz.bsky.social explains why this is the case. #econsky Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIYRWh9njs8

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Not only do unions protect workers rights, but according to @hshierholz.bsky.social, unions are a massive force for civic engagement and leadership skills. #econsky Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIYRWh9njs8

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Economist @hshierholz.bsky.social explains why increasing union density would give our economy MASSIVE gains. #econsky Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIYRWh9njs8

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Since September 2025, US strikes on boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific have killed at least 230 people. More than 70 legislators from 13 countries are demanding an immediate and permanent end to the operations. tinyurl.com/yusu5wwc

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Companies spend millions on union busting, preventing workers from protecting their rights. @hshierholz.bsky.social explains why #econsky Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIYRWh9njs8

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In a heated exchange at a House Financial Services Committee hearing, @repmaxinewaters.bsky.social grills Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the Trump administration's fuel blockade of Cuba 🇨🇺, which is causing indiscriminate harm to the Cuban people.

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Having food assistance and healthcare taken away is a strange way to earn votes. So is repeatedly dangling checks that never show up. Here are some real policies that would make people want to support Republicans, if they actually wanted to help:

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Boycotting Starbucks is how we protect workers by directly hurting the profits of exploitative companies. Support @sbworkersunited.org Now! #econsky Watch: cepr.net/publications/mostly-econom…

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Starbucks says that they pay $30 an hour, if you include benefits. @sbworkersunited.org explains that employees don’t make anywhere near that amount. #unions #econsky Watch: cepr.net/publications/mostly-econom…

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

We can afford Medicare For All - it’s just a matter of priorities. As @rokhanna.bsky.social explains, Trump's increase in the defense budget could’ve paid for healthcare for everyone in the country #mostlyeconomics

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

@rokhanna.bsky.social believes in overturning Citizens United and banning Super PACs and explains why you should too #mostlyeconomics

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today we recognize the first responders who sacrificed their lives and health to save others 25 years ago. While the GOP marks this occasion, @eileenappelbaum.bsky.social notes the perilous financial situation EMS companies now face this year, worsened by the OBBB. tinyurl.com/3s4cxeee

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Medicare For All could save a trillion dollars and increase wages. @rokhanna.bsky.social explains why #mostlyeconomics #econsky

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

@rokhanna.bsky.social details his argument for implementing a wealth tax on billionaires and how that can be used to fund vital programs #mostlyeconomics #econsky

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The trade deficit rose in July, to the highest level since “Liberation Day.” “It’s the highest since the big import surge following Trump’s election, where people and businesses stocked up in anticipation of the Trump tariffs.” Read @deanbaker13.bsky.social : tinyurl.com/mtyn675j

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#Kalshi is turning the climate crisis into a betting market. Climate and weather contracts went from 2 in 2023 to 187 this year, and the company just partnered with @weather.bsky.social to grow it further. tinyurl.com/y5s8tckz

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The black unemployment rate remains an outlier in employment data. They’re underrepresented in blue collar jobs as white-black disparities exist regardless of education. For the most in depth analysis of black labor, read @a-austin.bsky.social : tinyurl.com/2mkwzcs5

Black men's prime‑age employment rates are far lower (≈68–80%) 2000–2025; White, Hispanic, and Asian rates cluster near 82–90%.

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Support for a federal jobs guarantee transcends political parties. Millions in the country are unemployed, and millions more who are not counted as unemployed, but actually are. A federal jobs program would fix this. Read more from @a-austin.bsky.social : tinyurl.com/3fmyjxka

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

@hcbrown.bsky.social explains how historically, unions have raised wages, expanded benefits & delivered job security for workers. They also raise standards across whole industries, helping union & nonunion workers alike. #majorityagenda tinyurl.com/yjfbnmru

Majority back unions: 68% approve; 60% say declining unionization harms the country; 62% say it harms workers.

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Paid vacation in the US is not equal. More than half of the lowest paid workers get no paid vacation at all. Only 15% of the highest paid workers go without any. Part time workers and small company workers have it even worse.

Paid vacation access: All 77%; FT 89% vs PT 38%. Lowest earners 43% vs middle/top ~85%. Small firms 71% vs large firms 83%.

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The US is the only rich democratic country with no legal right to paid vacation. Every other wealthy nation requires it. The UK requires 28 days. Most of Europe requires 20 to 25 days. Canada and Japan require at least 10. The US requires zero.

OECD paid vacation—UK 28; many 20–25; Korea 15; Mexico/Israel 12; Japan/Canada 10; US required 0, average 10

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🧵: Trump's remarks that recently resurfaced about the US having too many non-working holidays wasn't a #LaborDay message, but it still said a lot about his thoughts on labor. He wants workers to have even less time off, in a country that already guarantees them ZERO paid vacation days. #econsky

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Trump's Venezuela oil deal is naked imperialism. The US uses its control over the country to claim $65B barrels of oil. Venezuelans call it a joke b/c everyone knows once the US installed regime falls, this deal gets tossed in the trash, writes @deanbaker13.bsky.social tinyurl.com/y849vjfz

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The Third Panamerican Congress closed this week in Montevideo — 150+ representatives from 15 countries gathered to discuss a progressive response to the rise of the far-right and increasing US interventionism. The Montevideo Declaration: panamericancongress.org

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

LATEST | US Escalation in the Americas 🌎 #LATAM — SOUTHCOM resumes boat strikes after a two-month pause; US strikes have now destroyed 68 vessels and killed at least 223 people

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Mark Weisbrot breaks down the Internal Monetary Fund’s SDR’s, a currency that helps countries. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkiT8W5viAg

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Mark Weisbrot explains how Cuba’s infant mortality has surged under sanctions. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkiT8W5viAg

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Mark Weisbrot breaks down the International Monetary Fund has reduced harm and implemented structural change Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkiT8W5viAg

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Paul Osterman breaks down how “gig” jobs reduce wages and removes the problem of managing people - setting a future where companies “divorce” workers #mostlyeconomics #econsky

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Uber is hypocritical - Paul Osterman breaks down how they exploit and treat workers as employees but labels them as “partners” by restricting benefits and pay they could’ve received #mostlyeconomics #econsky

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

#aibubble update: Chinese AI is blowing American AI out of the water. As Chinese AI continues to get cheaper companies in Europe, the global south, and even the US (like Apple) are now considering Chinese alternative. More from @deanbaker13.bsky.social : tinyurl.com/2vmtjehv

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Interest rates have gone up from 4.0% to 4.7% since Trump’s started a war with Iran. If you’re looking to buy a $300,000 home, this increase will cost you an extra $2,100/yr in mortgage payments. @deanbaker13.bsky.social explains: Read: tinyurl.com/rkmh4ec6

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Part-time jobs are created to save companies money by removing the possibility of a career track within the company and not needing to pay out benefits - all at the expense of workers #mostlyeconomics #econsky

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

#AIBUBBLE UPDATE: AI stock valuations jumped $2.2T in the last two weeks alone. Tesla's price to earnings ratio is now over 300, versus a historical average of 19. These numbers only work if you believe in permanent, unrealistic growth. #econsky tinyurl.com/2urwye5f

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

@deanbaker13.bsky.social breaks down how #ai companies pose a major data security problem - one that affects us all. #econsky

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Is Colombia’s public debt the result of “uncontrolled spending” under Petro? The numbers tell a different story.

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🌎 LATEST | US Escalation in the Americas 🇻🇪 #VENEZUELA — Mauricio Claver-Carone, the informal Trump adviser who was key in shaping Venezuela policy, has reportedly been pushed out of the role as further divisions emerge within the Trump administration, including over oil.

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🌐 SANCTIONS WATCH | July 2026 Our monthly roundup of the news and analysis on economic sanctions and their humanitarian impacts worldwide. This month 🧵

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🌎 THIS WEEK | US Escalation in the Americas 🇻🇪 #VENEZUELA — US eyes unlocking billions in frozen Venezuelan assets, frozen by its own sanctions 🇭🇳 #HONDURAS — Ex-president JOH returns after Trump pardon, faces graft charges

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Flood’s happen everywhere - looking at past data isn’t enough to know whether or not you should buy flood insurance. @mattsedlar.bsky.social explains why #flood #mostlyeconomics #naturaldisasters #insurance

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Companies use Patent Thickets to extend their parents far beyond the actual end date, creating a nightmare of problems for not only competitors, but also consumers. @tahiramin.bsky.social says it’s time to end this practice. #mostlyeconomics #patents #government #pharma #healthcare #econsky

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

#AI Bubble Alert! Tesla and SpaceX take significant losses this week as Chinese A.I. is doing better than ever. Interest rates are expected to rise from Trump's new round of tariffs, potentially hurting the A.I. Market. Read: cepr.net/publications/ai-bubble-mon… #econsky

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Patents are a means to maximize profit rather than maximize people’s healthcare outcomes. @tahiramin.bsky.social explains that it’s just legalized price gouging. #mostlyeconomics #patents #government #pharma #healthcare #econsky

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

@tahiramin.bsky.social explains the “Vaccine Apartheid” and how patent laws prevented global access to necessary healthcare. #mostlyeconomics #patents #government #pharma #healthcare #econsky

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