Ásdís Lára Runólfsdóttir

Ásdís Lára Runólfsdóttir

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Gen X. Freedom, equality & brother/sisterhood. Like books, coffee, cats & chocolate. NO DM's

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Collins: Bezos said that you could double his taxes and it's not going to help that teacher in Queens. Mamdani: I know a few teachers in Queens who would beg to differ.

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If we actually want to appreciate moms, we should be providing free childcare, healthcare, and guaranteed income for stay-at-home parents to put more money in families’ pockets and ensure no SAHP is reliant on a partner for their economic security. Idk I think that’s better than 15% off a vacuum.

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ICE isn’t leading the headlines anymore. But that doesn’t mean they stopped. So we didn’t stop either. In Philadelphia, we just passed some of the strongest laws in the country to block ICE and protect our communities. Here’s what’s in it 🧵

This made my day. I'm not Catholic or even religious at all but I like Pope Leo.

Rachel Maddow@maddow.bsky.social

“At age 19, after two failed attempts to reach the US via Honduras and Mexico, he succeeded. He received a work permit under the Temporary Protected Status program for refugees, worked as a janitor and at a UPS warehouse. He became a US citizen in 2006..." www.wvgazettemail.com/life/religio...

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Can someone let the AP know that violating court orders is not a sign of "executive power. " It is a sign of contempt, lawlessness and authoritarianism.

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Europe is saving €100M a day by investing in solar as the Iran war drives up prices. Countries are doubling down on renewables to keep bills lower & strengthen energy independence. Meanwhile the US is paying companies to stop clean energy projects. This isn’t about technology. It’s about choices.

Tax the rich like it's 1975!! Federal Income Tax Rates in 1975 In 1975, the United States had a progressive income tax system, meaning that tax rates increased as income levels rose. The top federal income tax rate was set at 70% for individuals earning above a specific threshold.

Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social

For the first time in 80 years, the federal debt-to-GDP ratio is over 100%. In the past, the rich used to pay higher taxes. Now, the government pays the rich interest on a swelling debt, caused largely by lower taxes on the rich. It's a big switcheroo.

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Do the laws not apply to the rich and wealthy? Kleptocracy? Quid pro quo. Bribery. You name it. All of this is wrong and illegal. Shameful.

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Two nights ago, I said Trump had been using our troops as pirates in Iran and a Republican got mad. Well… the president just admitted it. He literally bragged about doing piracy.

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ICE agent Jonathan Ross shot and killed Renee Good. Reports say he is now back on active duty in another state while the FBI probe remains stalled. No charges. No public accountability. A dead mother. A protected agent. This is protection for the machinery.

substack.comThe ICE Agent Who Shot and Killed Renee Good Is Back on DutyReports say Jonathan Ross quietly returned to active duty in another state while the FBI probe remains stalled and ICE’s accountability process remains frozen.

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It’s Terry Pratchett Day! My favourite author, who gave me an escape when I needed it, inspired me to be a better person, and taught me the value of truth, justice, freedom, reasonably priced love, and a hard boiled egg. “When in doubt, choose to live.” 📚💙 #TerryPratchettDay

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As the World Cup comes to NY and NJ, fans are being asked to pay $150 roundtrip just to get to MetLife Stadium. That’s more than a 1000% increase on typical fares. FIFA is getting $11 BILLION in revenue from the World Cup — they can cover the $48 million for transportation to and from MetLife.