NEW: 15,000 hotel workers in Southern California are on strike, walking out of massive hotels like the Hilton, the Ritz Carlton, and more.
This strike is the biggest labor action in the industry in over 50 years.
Don't cross the @UNITEHERE11 picket line.
As we celebrate #Juneteenth, let us keep in mind that African Americans during the Civil War distinguished between *abolishing slavery* and *freeing people.* Many formerly enslaved people did not feel *free* in 1865 and thereafter, and they clearly articulated why. A thread 1/
A lot is reported about how Hitler wouldn’t shake Jesse Owens hand after the Olympics but Owens also wasn’t invited to the White House to shake hands with the President either. I think that an excellent microcosm of how history is taught in America.
Reminder that the cops will NOT keep us safe. WE keep us safe. It is a shame that militants get to walk around Columbus parading their victory and brandishing weapons at a drag event.
This gathering was organized in the immediate aftermath of Club Q.
https://t.co/7HvN6lPUUR
A massive convergence of right wing militants in Columbus, some armed, just shut down a drag holiday event. Organizers expected police to show, unsurprisingly, they did not.
Or they did dressed in black/yellow.
Proud Boys and Patriot Front are emboldened after Club Q.
Mike in North Platte knows that raising the minimum wage will help Nebraskans better care for ourselves, our families, and our communities.
Tomorrow, please # VoteFor433 to #RaiseTheWage in Nebraska!
Kim from Lincoln knows that raising the minimum wage and keeping it at pace with cost of living will help Nebraskans better care for ourselves and our families.
#VoteFor433 by November 8 to #RaiseTheWage in Nebraska!
Something I'm excited about: @KCTenantsPower is on the brink of winning the largest-ever public commitment to housing in Kansas City history. $50 million, all for units at or below 30% AMI, or around $580 for a one bedroom, $725 for three bedroom. KCMO: YES on Question 2 ‼️