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- Unions and labor leaders have been instrumental in political movements that shape the society we live in today. “Not only can labor challenge the oligarchy, they can challenge the corporate bosses,” author Thom Hartmann tells Ali Velshi. "Unions are democracy in the workplace.” #Velshi
- Labor unions played an important role promoting the rights of workers, immigrants, and other marginalized groups building this country. As America endures another era of political upheaval, unions and other labor activists have another opportunity to make a difference in society today. #Velshi
- ICE is rapidly expanding its surveillance capabilities. Critics say some of these tools infringe upon the constitutional rights of U.S. citizens & immigrants alike. Tech Journalist, @byjacobward.bsky.social weighs in, “this stuff is being deployed actively on American citizens.” #Velshi
- Many Minnesotans have organized "rapid response" groups to observe federal agents and alert their neighbors of their presence. St. Paul City Council VP Hwa Jeong Kim, who volunteers with one such group, calls it "a form of nonviolent protest" to hold the federal government accountable. #Velshi
- Greg Ketter, the owner of Dreamhaven Books & Comics in Minneapolis, went viral for putting words to what so many are feeling right now. He is angry. And he knows what book banning & the suppression of dissent means: “the chipping away of our freedom.” #Velshi #VelshiBannedBookClub
- Economic boycotts are a tried-and-true tool for social change. Americans are becoming increasingly aware that the Trump administration's aggressive immigration crackdown is only possible because of corporate enablers #Velshi
- Economic boycotts are a tried-and-true tool for social change. Americans are becoming increasingly aware that the Trump administration's aggressive immigration crackdown is only possible because of corporate enablers #Velshi
- “Streets of Minneapolis,” the song Bruce Springsteen wrote the day Alex Pretti was killed in Minneapolis, is a reminder of what music brings to a movement, and a call to action for anyone sitting on the sidelines. #Velshi
- Protesting and observing is a right protected by the constitution. Minnesota-based Organizing Director of the Immigrant Defense Network Yeng Her suggests the following tips while protesting: 📹 Document the full scene ✋ Keep your distance 🚨 Don’t impede law enforcement operations #Velshi
- Corporate America is silent on President Trump's aggressive immigration crackdown. Ben & Jerry's co-founder @yobencohen.bsky.social says corporate leaders need to speak up against injustice: "The success of Ben & Jerry's is because we used our power as a corporation to support the people." #Velshi
- Corporate America is silent on President Trump's aggressive immigration crackdown. Ben & Jerry's co-founder @yobencohen.bsky.social says corporate leaders need to speak up against injustice: "The success of Ben & Jerry's is because we used our power as a corporation to support the people." #Velshi
- Twice in the last three weeks, federal agents have killed American citizens and justified it with narratives that crumble in the face of evidence we can all see. Until we can have accountability, we must carry the torch of truth and continue to bear witness. All we have left is us. #Velshi
- Twice in the last three weeks, federal agents have killed American citizens and justified it with narratives that crumble in the face of evidence we can all see. Until we can have accountability, we must carry the torch of truth and continue to bear witness. All we have left is us. #Velshi
- We’ve analyzed the video frame-by-frame. Fmr. NYPD Lt. Darrin Porcher says Alex Pretti was “in no way, shape, or form” presenting a threat to officers when he was killed by federal agents #velshi
- We’ve analyzed the video frame-by-frame. Fmr. NYPD Lt. Darrin Porcher says Alex Pretti was “in no way, shape, or form” presenting a threat to officers when he was killed by federal agents #velshi
- Every measure of progress in history has been met with pushback from those in power. This is another one of those moments. "You don't have the privilege to be exhausted," historian Jon Meachem says about the moment we're in, as federal forces occupy an American city. #Velshi
- Donald Trump said it’s time for “new leadership” for Iran, but Ali Vaez of the International Crisis Group says the Islamic Republic has ensured a “political vacuum.” “There is no viable organized opposition inside Iran.” #Velshi
- President Trump's "retribution" targets anyone who doesn't pledge fealty to him until acquiescence becomes the norm. The latest example is Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, both under criminal investigation for allegedly impeding federal immigration enforcement. #Velshi
- In a successful democracy, if one of us is oppressed, we all are. This moment in history must be met with a monumental act of resistance. When you look back at this moment, did you resist? Or did you retreat? #Velshi
- Author Emily St. John Mandel knows a thing or two about a dystopia, a post-apocalyptic world. She writes all about it. So what does she have to say about America today? “There is hope, there is community.” #VelshiBannedBookClub #Velshi
- Masked federal agents dragging people out of cars, verbally threatening protesters, interrogating citizens, terrorizing communities. Bystander videos of ICE encounters are telling a different story than DHS. This is what federal occupation looks like in an American city. #Velshi
- Donald Trump is now the proud new owner of a second-hand Nobel Peace Prize. He’s managed to dilute this prestigious award to a collectible to show off in his gold Oval Office as the world keeps burning. #Velshi
- "Here we are, a year later, government spending is up. Government is less efficient," says @stevebenen.com on DOGE's legacy. "This grand experiment that they launched a year ago at this time has been a failure in terms of the consequences that the world is dealing with right now." #Velshi
- The shooting death of Renee Good by an ICE officer has sent Minnesotans and Americans nationwide to the streets in protest. MN State Rep. @aishagomez.bsky.social says, "it is incumbent on all of us to do this in these times, it is our obligation." #Velshi
- Donald Trump’s net worth has skyrocketed since he entered office a second time. Friends and family are benefiting from federal contracts, which Jason Stanley argues, is part of Trump’s larger autocratic goals. “It's intended to create a kind of authoritarian culture.” #Velshi
- Kurt Vonnegut’s daughter Nanette isn’t just fighting censorship in Utah because of her father’s legacy, his love of libraries, or his belief in the importance of literature. She is fighting for much more. #Velshi #VelshiBannedBookClub
- The Palisades neighborhood in CA is still reeling from deadly fires last year. In @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social new book, 'Firestorm: The Great Los Angeles Fires and America's New Age of Disaster' he recalls his own reporting, disinformation, and if such a disaster could happen again. #Velshi
- New footage taken by the ICE officer who shot and killed Renee Good gives new insight into the incident. Fmr. NYPD Lt. Darrin Porcher says “I don’t hear threatening behavior” from Good, saying “this officer has to answer to this.” #Velshi
- Donald Trump’s fixation on Venezuela’s oil supply during yesterday’s news conference cut across many of the other critiques of Maduro. @mehdirhasan.bsky.social says “people who claim this isn't about oil, just need to listen to Donald Trump speaking." #Velshi www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/w...
- “They wanted someone that was going to go up there and be a fighter,” Democrat Renee Hardman said on achieving her landslide election to the Iowa state Senate. She became the first Black woman elected to the role and prevented a Republican supermajority. She vows to "fight the good fight." #Velshi
