worker rights journalist/newsletter snarker @iastartingline. prev: @wcfcourier, @kwwl, @journalnewsroom. [email protected]
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The youngest households saw the sharpest decline in wealth since 2022, while the oldest saw the largest gain.
Change in real median net worth by age group, 2022–2025 (per Federal Reserve):
Under 35: -23%
35-44: +5%
45-54: -6%
55-64: +3%
65-74: -4%
75 and older: +37%
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Novaya Gazeta releases Anna Politkovskaya commemorative stamp
On the 20th anniversary of the murder of prominent Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya today, Novaya Gazeta releases a stamp featuring her portrait.
The photo of Politkovskaya is rendered in the style used for portraits of Nobel laureates. The editorial team says that had the journalist not been killed, she would have been the one to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Politkovskaya gained international renown for her exposés of Kremlin corruption and the brutal treatment of civilians in Chechnya at the hands of Russian forces during the Second Chechen War.
Despite the risks that came with reporting from Chechnya and the numerous acts of intimidation and violence she was subjected to, Politkovskaya refused to give up writing. She was killed by four gunshots at point-blank range, including one to her head, on 7 October 2006.
📷 | Novaya Gazeta
Amie Rivers retweeted
At least $260 billion in data center projects have been cancelled so far this year due to local organizing and opposition, according to Heatmap.
heatmap.news/daily/260-billi…
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It’s Amazon’s Big Deal Prime Day, which means the $3 trillion company will be making billions of dollars in sales this week.
But how much of the profits are going to the workers who run Amazon?
We asked @amazonteamsters how they are fighting for higher wages:
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In less than 4 hours, Zach Lahn and Rob Sand will face off in their first debate against each other. Click the link in the bio to find out how to watch
From Escucha Mi Voz / Iowa City Catholic Worker:
After more than 20 years in this country, ICE detained Fatou Traore on her way to work. Now she faces deportation to a country she has never visited.
📅 Wednesday, Sept. 30 • 5 PM
📍 Ped Mall Fountain Stage, downtown Iowa City
we were still in iraq??????
The U.S. military completed its withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq on Wednesday, ending a 12-year mission against the Islamic State group. cbs2iowa.com/news/nation-wor…
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Yesterday, AutoZone fired me for organizing their first ever union a day after we won the election despite all their conditions against us. Now, we have a GoFundMe to help me, our union, and a strike fund.
Donate to Flood the Zone with more unions !!
gofund.me/dd989eadb
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Galesburg, IL Branch 88 carrier Amanda Schneider was delivering mail when she noticed an open screen door at the home of an elderly couple. Her customer had fallen and was unable to get up. With the help of a neighbor, Schneider got the woman back to her chair uninjured, and she continued to keep an eye on the couple while on her route each day. #MemberMonday
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BREAKING: Despite a federal judge ordering the Trump administration to immediately restore CNN, MS NOW, and Politico’s access to the White House, a Politico reporter was barred from entering the White House this morning and had his credentials seized.
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Turns out the myth of the rich fleeing when their taxes go up a little was made up because the rich don't want you to tax them.
ALT Fortune: taxes aren't really high enough for them to be sensitive. the fear of the wealthy fleeing new york and california were just that
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A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, ordering the administration to immediately restore the outlets’ press credentials. cbs2iowa.com/news/nation-wor…
Despite a new state law allowing counties to increase county road speeds to 60 mph, Black Hawk County is keeping theirs at 55. youtu.be/r3joUQVEUM8?si=yfBi…
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The New York Times and Washington Post joined The Associated Press, Reuters, Getty Images and Agence France-Presse in temporarily withholding photos of President Donald Trump’s events Monday, in solidarity with news outlets barred from the White House. cbs2iowa.com/news/nation-wor…
Iowa City Historical Society closure overturned after yearlong battle desmoinesregister.com/story/…
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It's official: Starbucks is gutting DEI policies company-wide to curry favor with Florida politicians as our union's call for a boycott grows.
Vote with your dollar. BOYCOTT STARBUCKS.
ALT Fox News headline: Starbucks agrees to DEI overhaul after blockbuster Florida legal showdown. The coffee giant will pay $1M and submit annual compliance certifications for four years under the agreement