the 🔟 year trajectory of my Twitter :
“guy whose whole personality is being depressed”
to
“guy whose whole personality is an obsession w the labor movement”
@LauraMiers After getting mono, I am far more prone to swollen lymph nodes, especially in the head and neck (could just be that’s where I’m most likely to notice, lol). Weird stuff.
Hey young socialists! Do you ever wonder why your organization, despite claiming claiming to be the true representatives of the working class, seems to be so constantly at odds with actual workers? Do you regularly find yourself in tense confrontation with worker-led movements?
@robertbeets Same, condescending af. Don’t really have a reason to dislike “folks” other than I’m annoyed with it 🤷🏼😝
(But on a more technical level, I think it contributes to the “silly uncle” vibe and that’s not lending many favors anymore.)
Would like many things from Biden, but the two on the front of my mind today:
1) stop pretending the pandemic is over
2) stop calling constituents “folks” (don’t really have a good reason for this one, I’ll admit)
BIG NEWS FOR @SEIUHCWI! @UWHealth nurses just reached a historic agreement with the UW Health board and administration. When we fight, we win! #UnionsForAll
Actor Danny Trejo joined in our Sacramento Vigil for the @CAgovernor's Signature on #AB2183. Here is @officialDannyT with Delano/Fresno area farm workers and Bay area/Sacramento supporters - including marchers who walked the 335 miles from Delano to Sacramento.
Hi Twitter, these workers are definitely hurting—especially with rent due tomorrow. It would be great if this could get some donations and RTs; $ donated here goes directly to workers.
Super important considering what we’ve got going on right now (sorry to be vague, but I’m sure y’all understand why it’s necessary). Please donate if you can. Instructions in thread.
My tweets today will focus on substantive reforms needed at the CDC.
But first, can someone help me understand why Walensky and CDC employees continue to work remotely when CDC guidance says workers can go back to work sick?
Anyone?
Periodic question: If you woke up homeless, hungry, with $20 to your name, and had none of the connections you have now, how would you get off the streets?