Walmart made $129B in profit last year, but at least 14,500 of their employees receive SNAP benefits.
McDonald's made $11B in profit, but at least 8,780 employees receive SNAP benefits.
Execs are paying workers poverty wages to boost stock prices and line their pockets.
Wealth of Jeff Bezos in 2009: $6.8 billion
Wealth of Jeff Bezos in 2020: $184 billion
Wealth of Mark Zuckerberg in 2009: $2 billion
Wealth of Mark Zuckerberg in 2020: $103 billion
U.S. Minimum Wage from 2009-2020: $7.25
We need an economy that works for all of us, not the 1%.
To encourage all our patrons to enjoy a smaller Thanksgiving gathering, we will be selling our Tarts and Pies by the slice this weekend AND on our holiday pick up days (Tues Nov 24 and Wed Nov 25th). Stay SAFE out there!
@nhannahjones Know there are at least as many americans out there grateful for your insights, studious research and dedication your profession, myself included. the nyt series was eye-opening to me on many levels and I am glad to have had the opportunity to read your work!
NCDHHS released new guidance for Thanksgiving celebrations and Black Friday shopping to help North Carolinians gauge the risks, protect their friends and loved ones, and slow the spread of COVID-19.
Read more: https://t.co/jwhN55EEoo
Daytime protest, with scheduled speakers. Still suppressed by police.
March to Alamance polls ends with police using pepper-spray on protesters, children https://t.co/R7JOyDkZsu
Specials at Night Kitchen Thursday Oct 22: Tomato and Fennel Bisque or Chicken, Green Chile and Potato Soup
Roasted Broccoli and Cheddar quiche or Quiche Lorraine
Voters’ mail-in ballots will count through Nov. 12 as long as they are postmarked by 5 p.m. Nov. 3., the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled. https://t.co/vsIp7XKBGV
Don't forget to do your research!
--> Got questions about Raleigh’s $80 million affordable housing bond? Here's the N&O's take. https://t.co/6PrT8o4WhX
I asked Amy Coney Barrett today if she believes every president should make a commitment to the peaceful transition of power.
She wouldn't answer my question.
That's profoundly concerning for a judge who aspires to join our nation's highest court.
Imagine thinking you are qualified to serve on the most powerful court in, well, the world and not take a little time to get up to speed on the most fateful issue in the history of our species. We are so screwed.
Trump is threatened by women. He has attacked so many different women and is particularly vicious towards women of color. His attack on Kamala Harris is another indication of his fear & resentment of smart, competent, & capable women of color! Get over it! We’re here to stay!
It would've cost the typical American over $100,000 to receive the same care Trump received for free at Walter Reed. In the richest country on earth, every American should be able to receive the same quality health care as Trump. Health care is a human right, not a privilege.
@AOC Kamala did some dodging, too. It would be very refreshing if candidates would simply answer questions, not get in the prepared talking points over and over.