The idea that Amazon “will receive hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks at a time when our subway is crumbling and our communities need more investment, not less, is extremely concerning to residents here.”
“Those in power have absolutely no feeling any more for what the people are going through. That’s why we want Stand Up, so that people like you and I get a voice, and that politics is done for the millions, not for billionaires.”
“Trump has betrayed America’s workforce, sacrificing lives at the altar of industry profits.”
Reminder That Most Workers Are Struggling as Trump and Corporate Media Tout Economic Growth
“They think it’s over, that we’ll pipe down and go away. It’s not over, it’s just getting started.”
“We call on President Trump and leaders from both parties to finally act in the interest of America’s youth and end these tragic mass shootings.”
“He’s a pure and simple con man, he’s a rich elite, and I’m sorry people bought into his message. He sold us a bag of shit, and now we’re stuck with it.”
“Mark my words: As soon as the Republican tax bill passes, Republicans are going to insist on cutting Medicare and Social Security to cut the deficit,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders
“Whether it’s water or energy, privatization helps Wall Street, not communities.”
As President Donald Trump continues to come under fire for failing to deliver sufficient help to Puerto Rico in the aftermath of…
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