Cook County just made history. With its 2026 budget, the County becomes the first in the nation to make #guaranteedincome permanent, putting money directly back into families’ pockets. ESIL is proud to partner on this nation-leading effort.

Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp helped define today’s social media landscape—and this decision shows how difficult it is to unwind consolidation years later. 1/ 🔗 www.businessinsider.com/meta-wins-ft...

Donald Trump’s Administration is fueled by unabashed corruption, while representatives in both parties in Congress continue to enrich themselves through stock trading. This needs to stop. Period.

Today, my campaign is releasing our first policy planks to root out corruption and self-dealing in government. cammieforcongress.com/article/camm...

"So I don't want to hear about the affordability." —President Trump

Are your health insurance premiums skyrocketing? You’re not alone. I’m asking you to share your story and your receipts with #JustFixlt, and tell your representatives to do something. Go to www.10stepscampaign.org/just-fix-it to learn more. @seiu.org @caringacross.org @momsrising.org

Democrats have been doing a good job holding the line in the shutdown. And the one-two of No Kings protests and electoral wins will add strength to their spine. The American people don’t like what’s going on. They blame the party in charge. Fighting back has more political appeal than appeasement.

@anandwrites.bsky.social 🤯

Love seeing this public option for a grocery store breaking ground...thank you for Gov @govpritzker.illinois.gov gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/gov-pritzker...

1/ Republicans slashed $1 trillion from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act to bankroll massive tax cuts for the wealthy—and now, millions of Americans are paying the price.

My sister just got her Covered California premium notice: from $1100/mo to $2600/mo. A friend in the industry said the actuaries are expecting a lot healthy people to drop their medical coverage, so people who depend on the healthcare system to stay alive will pay even more.

1/ America’s facing an affordability crisis, and families everywhere are feeling the strain – whether it’s in their daily expenses, or the impossible choices many are forced to make just to make ends meet. 🔗 economicsecurityproject.org/resource/aff...

1/ Most people are not judging the state of the economy by GDP—they’re judging it by the cost of their weekly groceries or rent. We’re living through an affordability crisis, and today, we’re releasing a framework to help make sense of this reality + chart a different path forward.

No Kings, Fargo, ND

America-hating Antifa showing up for a *second* time today.

Is politics weighing on you? Does it ever make you feel alone, like "everyone" is on board with awful things and "no one" cares (or close)? Then you should go to a No Kings protest. That feeling isn't uncommon, but it's a trick. Go be around some of the many people who agree with you. You'll see.

See you today! ✨ Find one near you: NoKings.org

A public option for insulin!

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Michigan just showed what it looks like to invest in families. A $270M state budget boost will expand #RxKids tenfold, reaching 30K babies a year👏👏👏 🔗 www.michiganpublic.org/health/2025-...

I’m proud to know @nataliefoster.bsky.social and as usual she is right about everything. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/o...

Trump & Rs in Congress should listen to voters here. Republicans, Democrats, and Independents all support the renewal of the Affordable Care Act tax credits because they understand those credits keep healthcare affordable. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

"Already, at least three clinics in rural Virginia have closed their doors as a result of the Republican cut to Medicaid." @nataliefoster.bsky.social

"True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence. People who are hungry and out of a job are the stuff of which dictatorships are made.” —FDR, 1944

New from @nataliefoster.bsky.social on how the pending health care premium spikes are going to really impact young people, already feeling intense economic stress with a weak labor market and sky high housing costs. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/o...

gift article NYT. Read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/o... @nataliefoster.bsky.social

The results from Flint's Rx Kids program are extraordinary: healthier babies, more stable housing, reduced depression, and $6.2M saved in healthcare costs. Direct cash to families works. We have the proof. Now let's scale it. #GuaranteedIncome #RxKids #EconomicSecurity

“Families aren’t broken, the economy is.” @nataliefoster.bsky.social said what needed to be said 👏. Too often, we place the burden of structural problems on families—and that’s unacceptable. We must instead change the structures so that they support the health and well-being of families.

I’ve been finding solace by stepping away from the headlines and spending time with the fighters. And so it was an honor to moderate @staceyabrams.com and @profmpastor.bsky.social at @eop.aspeninstitute.org's Future of Equal Opportunity conversation -- watch the convo: youtu.be/EGb6KgLlTAk?...

Childcare isn’t just a family issue. Sky-high costs ripple across the economy, hurting businesses, shrinking local economies, and forcing parents (mostly women) out of the workforce, explains ESP President @nataliefoster.bsky.social.

She was in conversation with @greenwell.bsky.social journalist and author of “Bad Company” as well as @nataliefoster.bsky.social President and Co-Founder of Economic Security Project and author of “The Guarantee.” Check out “World Eaters” to learn more about VC: catherinebracy.com/world-eaters

Thrilled to see @cammiecroft.bsky.social running for congress in New Jersey.

To make sure AI serves workers we need bold action: corporate regulation, worker voice + sectoral bargaining. More on AI and power from the @rooseveltinstitute.org @elizabethwwilkins.bsky.social in this post for the @eop.aspeninstitute.org: www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/w... #FutureOfWork

This only shatters people’s lives.. it makes no one safer. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/n...

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “joy is resistance,” but what does that really mean? @npr.org‬’s #CodeSwitch podcast unpacks how marginalized communities have used joy as defiance, survival and solidarity throughout history. It’s a powerful podcast and worth a listen. www.npr.org/2025/07/30/1...

Excited to join @catherinebracy.com and @greenwell.bsky.social at Manny's in SF on Sept 9 for an important conversation on how venture capital and private equity are shaping our economy. I’ll be moderating - hope you’ll join us! 👉 ow.ly/LK0w50WKnq1

“According to Datos Insights, in 1992 there were 88,000 households worth $20 million or more in 2022 dollars; by 2022, there were 644,000. Those who could pay almost anything for a vacation were becoming their own mass market.” www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/o...

I describe what fascists do. You can make your own decisions. www.WhyFascistsFearTeachers.com

Sabotage.

Thrilled to be moderating The Future of Equal Opportunity with @eop.aspeninstitute.org next week. I’ll be in conversation with luminaries like @staceyabrams.com , @kotagaleeoc.bsky.social , and @profmpastor.bsky.social to talk about the attacks on equity and how we can turn the tide around.

“I think we should all be scared about the nation’s health security.” www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/h...

The rules of work weren’t broken. They were rigged. In the latest release from the @aspeninstitute.bsky.social Future Of Work Initiative, @seiu.org President April Verett @seiupres.bsky.social calls for worker-led tech and a voice in how AI shapes jobs. www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/p...

1/ Skyrocketing rents. Childcare that costs more than college tuition. $12 eggs. Families are navigating an affordability crisis that touches every corner of life.

Remember when Trump said he was going to lower costs on day one? He lied. Between his reckless tariffs and slashing of clean energy investments, Americans’ energy bills will skyrocket. www.kuow.org/stories/elec...

You’ve probably seen headlines about the study implying that direct cash support makes no difference to families. I was away on family vacay when the story broke, but now that I’m back, I want to unpack why that framing is misleading, and share what experts are saying. 🧵

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“When the private sector doesn’t provide an important service, the government often steps in. That is why the framers established the U.S. Postal Service; they believed no one else would deliver the mail to the entire country.” www.nytimes.com/2025/07/16/o...