🚨 NEW EPISODE of... "From D.C. Across the Americas" This week: co-director @MarkWeisbroton US sanctions "The US has enormous power over the international financial system, which makes US sanctions much more powerful, and therefore, deadly." FULL VIDEO: https://tinyurl.com/2w648f6w

Private sector union membership has collapsed — from 16.5% in 1985 to just 5.9% today. That's barely a third of what it was. West Virginia, Indiana, and Michigan were hit hardest. Workers have been losing power for 40 years. More from @hcbrown.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4rmZKL5

Conditions in #Cuba are rapidly deteriorating as Trump's de facto oil blockade brings life on the island to a halt. After traveling to Cuba last week, CEPR expert Michael Galant analyzes the situation on this week's episode of "From D.C. Across the Americas" FULL VIDEO https://tinyurl.com/uh34wjhy

Fossil fuels and deforestation are driving climate change. But clean energy investment, stronger pollution rules, and zero-deforestation commitments across both public and private sectors will make the difference. More from @mattsedlar.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4nXTbP8

CEPR hosted a Hill briefing last Friday titled: "Cuba in Crisis: What Congress Needs to Know" Here, former Obama aide @rhodesben.bsky.social discusses how sanctions hamstring Cuba's economic reform and why @democrats.org should be more outspoken on the use of sanctions as collective punishment.

Congress just reintroduced the Healthy Families Act—7 days of paid sick leave for private sector workers. Wild that in 2026 this is still a fight. Massive thanks to @delauro.house.gov & @sanders.senate.gov  for leading the charge alongside 165+ congressional members. Working people deserve better.

Union membership dropped from 18% to 10% since 1985 and every state declined but Vermont. As federal protections erode, states and localities must step up to defend worker power. bit.ly/4tSeRhU

Low- and middle-income countries are straddled with crippling public debt, hamstringing efforts to combat the climate crisis. At this week's IMF Spring Meetings, CEPR is calling attention to this issue. Ivana Vasic Lalovic breaks it down for this week's episode of "From D.C. Across the Americas."

🚨 NEW EPISODE of CEPR's Expert Video Series "From D.C. Across the Americas" This week, Francesca Emanuele on the oil siege of #Cuba  "The claim that Cuba constitutes an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. security is an absurd premise that does not withstand serious scrutiny."

88 profitable corporations paid $0 taxes last year. Meanwhile, capital gains breaks keep protecting the wealthy while workers pay in full. @itep.org  @amyhanauer.bsky.social breaks down the three biggest problems with the US tax code. #econsky full #mostlyeconomics ep: https://bit.ly/4tVbbuW

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New York traffic? No problem. @JHarden13 | #LetEmKnow

The US has long leaned on sanctions or military action to handle foreign conflicts. Jon and Ben Rhodes @rhodesben.bsky.social discuss it might be time for something new.

A pilot flying into Dallas, Texas reported a UFO flying above the aircraft that repeatedly flared, vanished, moved unusually fast, stayed in view for about 250 miles, and did not appear on ATC radar or match active military airspace activity. Source: VASAviation / Skywatch Signal

Your fate shall soon be linked. Ingrid is the final character to join the Street Fighter 6 Year 3 roster. Don't stare directly at her or she'll blind you with her projectiles before teleporting right in your face.

Tania C/❤🇪🇸 @TaniaCrespo3 Voy a recordar lo que pasaba en España año 2013, cuando gobernaba la Banda del PP. Así estaba la gente, así se sentían, hubo suicidios por quiebras de negocios, por ruina, por desesperación. No nos equivoquemos, los que han perdido la memoria, refresquen.

Don’t Be a Digital Colony Europe risks becoming a digital colony of foreign tech empires. 📱 We use their tools, follow their rules, feed their profits. It’s time to build our own systems—open, ethical, sovereign. Let’s take back control. #AI #Art #NFT #AIForGood #Europe #Innovation #impactArt

You’re an elected official who confuses governance with cosplay. “He wore a Trump flag as a cape into the Tennessee Capitol… then played victim when people noticed.” 🇺🇸🎭

INCLUSION IN PUBLIC HEALTH DISCUSSIONS WOULD HELP ENORMOUSLY

Tax Day

Why do we need Dan in the Dáil? Because nobody cares about Dublin Central like he does. On May 22, vote Daniel Ennis number 1.

Hezbollah released footage of 2 fibre-optic FPV drones striking an Israeli Iron Dome battery in northern Israel.

May 23, 1990: In the final 30 seconds, Portland's Terry Porter hits a shot to tie, then a shot to win Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Porter scored 28 PTS and Jerome Kersey had 29 PTS/11 REB as the Blazers took a 2-0 series lead with a 108-107 win over the Phoenix Suns.

“This is what you have shown this nation, and the world. History books will teach that light triumphs over darkness, love over hatred, and decency and integrity over evil.” — Prime Minister Péter Magyar at Kossuth Square 🙏🏼🌍🕊️ #LoveOverHatred 📷 kontroll.hu

Vingegaard put the hammer down 💥🔨 Jonas Vingegaard hit out on the savage slopes of Blockhaus with 5.5km to go, riding clear to win Stage 7 of the Giro d’Italia after huge work from teammates Sepp Kuss and Davide Piganzoli 💪 ______ 🇮🇹 #GirodItalia

#アークナイツ #Arknights Arknights CN News New Story 「十字路口」 「Crossing Nuova Volsinii」 「以我的方式」「By My Rules」 New 6★ Operator 近卫 - 斗士 Guard - Fighter 贝洛内 Bellone Operator's Skills PV

My plan to Unlock Wisconsin includes training 100,000 Wisconsinites annually. This means expanding the capacity of our technical colleges throughout the state and lowering costs so that every Wisconsinite can get the education they need. #MissyForWI #UnlockWisconsin

Happy Catherine Connolly is going to be our president day

Every dollar donated to Congress is public record. Most people just don't know where to look. 💰We're changing that. Every member of Congress, every contribution, all in one place. Individual donors, PACs, al of it is tracked and searchable. #MoneyInPolitics #Congress #PoliticalFunding

“Poor #cat rescued from the freezing #cold by a beautiful human being” 🥹🥹🥹 #Reddit #CatSky

Me to my alarm clock after no sleep:

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Descubre lo que los Astros tienen preparado para ti hoy. Horóscopo del 22 de Abril lazoastral.com #horoscopo #astrologia #tarot #signos #zodiaco #amor #aries #tauro #geminis #cancer #leo #virgo #libra #escorpio #sagitario #capricornio #acuario #piscis

#UnionsForAll member shares the news of the victory in NYC. When we fight we win. @32bjseiu.bsky.social We Don't Play!💜 Thank You Demetrus Dugar #1u #unionsforallnetwork #union #fyp #win

BIG crazy set for @lokalkryptid.bsky.social New formats appearing from the void to be had by all who seek them!!!! (more in the comments or extra posts or however this works) #VGenComm #emotes #commission

We’re honored to present Rachel Yonan's album, Kiss On Wood for your GRAMMYs® consideration this year. Best Classical Instrumental Solo Best Engineered Album, Classical To all voting members—thank you for considering Kiss On Wood. #Grammys

Write out where those beliefs came from, and decide if you want to keep them ❤️‍🩹 #JournalingPrompts #GrowthMindset #JournalingForHealing #MindsetShift #WiGU #BreakTheCycle #MentalHealth #Motivation #YouAreNotAlone #When

It feels a little too on the nose that as Springsteen is giving this speech about civility and democracy and the feeling of alienation toward neighbors, a guy next to me yells “Fuck you, Bruce, you suck.”

When we are suffering our faith is tested. But truth is, we are growing & learning! #God #Christian #Bible #Faith

Jackson Blake scores. It's 4-0

The difference between been charmed genuinely and with wrong intentions #CoerciveControl #TraumaBond #LoveShouldntHurt #MilitaryAbuse #InvisibleAbuse #ControlToFreedom #SafetyPlanning #RestrainingOrder #CustodyWin #DocumentTheAbuse #LegalProtection #SurvivorRights #SurvivorStory #HealingFromAbuse

MAGA Cult Slayer They put on a really good show, don’t they? No matter where you look, their viewpoints have money behind them.

With the summer transfer window having shut this week, we’re already looking ahead to the January window. We’ve signed the likes of Ali, Pigs and Browne in Januarys gone by - could you help us get our next big signing over the line? WeAreWimbledonFund.com #AllForOne #WAWF #AFCW

Me. Joe Hannoush and Michael Vasquez opine on global warming with a fact you likely haven't heard before. #ItsWhatWeDo more www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2p6... #theopinionguy

I was gifted a projector yesterday so of course the second thing I did was put an hours long YouTube video of birds on the ceiling, and Maiori is enamored. After first inspecting the projector for bird noises, she began jumping around and trying to get 'em, ultimately settling down to watch.

This is Jam. He said he was the highest jumping golden retriever in Ontario. May or may not have lied on his resume. Still 13/10 (IG: skythepupvlogger)

Hubble and Redshift #highereducation

Blend any combination of text, images, and video to create high-quality videos with Gemini Omni. 🖼️ + 📝 + 💬 = 📽️ While only voice references will be supported for audio to start, we’ll roll out other types of audio inputs soon. (1/2)

Hier prüft der Chef noch selbst! 11 Uhr Tag der offenen Tore in Fechenheim Gründenseestraße 37

The charges against former MPD Lt. Matthew Mahl were transferred from District Court to Harford County Circuit Court as the felony case tied to Chris Hansen’s “Takedown” sting continues through Maryland’s higher court system. 👀 ⚖️ #MatthewMahl #ChrisHansen #HarfordCounty #MPD #TakeDown

Young Nebraska fan gets hit with a one hop foul ball, seems to be ok

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I dare say she doesn't have a lot of admiring fans🫢

BESSENT: I'm unable to discuss this because of ongoing litigation WHITEHOUSE: Was there any consideration to the govt in return for the benefits of no audit and no investigation? BESSENT: Again, I'm unable to comment WHITEHOUSE: 🤷 Mr Chairman, this makes no sense at all

Part 3 #Epstein

@Ginger Canuck: #Iran P1/2

Settler attacks in the Jordan Valley have forced growing numbers of Palestinian communities to flee their villages https://aje.news/x88o2l

Welp, that settles that debate #harleyquinn #cosplay