Kim Allender
@ckima.bsky.social
Retired Teacher and former co-president of my local teachers union. Graduate of San Jose State University in journalism/public relations. Currently a docent at the Autry Museum of the American West and Political Chair Sierra Club Verdugo Hills Group.
Fiasco in the Factory: Taxpayers Funded a $533 Million Artillery Plant That Made Nothing www.propublica.org/article/gene...
Fiasco in the Factory: Taxpayers Funded a $533 Million Artillery Plant That Made Nothing
General Dynamics opened a Texas factory to churn out artillery shells for Ukraine, but the machines kept breaking. Robot arms smashed into things. Hunks of metal crashed to the floor. There was even a...
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August 12, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Fiasco in the Factory: Taxpayers Funded a $533 Million Artillery Plant That Made Nothing www.propublica.org/article/gene...
I’m not so sure we need to stop it, but we sure as hell need to regulate and actively manage it!
robertreich.substack.com/p/stop-ai?r=...
robertreich.substack.com/p/stop-ai?r=...
Stop AI Before it's Too Late
Its costs and risks are gigantic. Its benefits, unproven.
robertreich.substack.com
August 11, 2026 at 4:59 PM
I’m not so sure we need to stop it, but we sure as hell need to regulate and actively manage it!
robertreich.substack.com/p/stop-ai?r=...
robertreich.substack.com/p/stop-ai?r=...
The “silver lining” in the rising price of gasoline. Personally, I like the Rivian R2.
March 25, 2026 at 2:39 PM
The “silver lining” in the rising price of gasoline. Personally, I like the Rivian R2.
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Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
May 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
We’ll be at the SSA office in Glendale today.
April 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We’ll be at the SSA office in Glendale today.
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We’re building the largest one-day mobilization in years.
Nothing stops authoritarians in their tracks like organized people power — and we’re organizing it in communities throughout the country.
All this work depends on people taking real life action. Join us on April 5: handsoff2025.com/?SQ...
Nothing stops authoritarians in their tracks like organized people power — and we’re organizing it in communities throughout the country.
All this work depends on people taking real life action. Join us on April 5: handsoff2025.com/?SQ...
March 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We’re building the largest one-day mobilization in years.
Nothing stops authoritarians in their tracks like organized people power — and we’re organizing it in communities throughout the country.
All this work depends on people taking real life action. Join us on April 5: handsoff2025.com/?SQ...
Nothing stops authoritarians in their tracks like organized people power — and we’re organizing it in communities throughout the country.
All this work depends on people taking real life action. Join us on April 5: handsoff2025.com/?SQ...
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An open letter from an American-owned tour company to our Canadian travel buddies 🍁
March 21, 2025 at 2:19 AM
An open letter from an American-owned tour company to our Canadian travel buddies 🍁
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When oligarchs talk of “personal liberties and free markets” they mean their own liberties to become even richer and more powerful.
When oligarchs speak of “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability.
Know the truth.
When oligarchs speak of “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability.
Know the truth.
March 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
When oligarchs talk of “personal liberties and free markets” they mean their own liberties to become even richer and more powerful.
When oligarchs speak of “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability.
Know the truth.
When oligarchs speak of “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability.
Know the truth.
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⚡️FIGHT THE OLIGARCHY RALLY ⚡️
STARTING TOMORROW.
Nevada. Arizona. Colorado.
You, me, and Bernie.
Dem and GOP districts. ❤️💙
See you there 💪🏽🌞
STARTING TOMORROW.
Nevada. Arizona. Colorado.
You, me, and Bernie.
Dem and GOP districts. ❤️💙
See you there 💪🏽🌞
March 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
⚡️FIGHT THE OLIGARCHY RALLY ⚡️
STARTING TOMORROW.
Nevada. Arizona. Colorado.
You, me, and Bernie.
Dem and GOP districts. ❤️💙
See you there 💪🏽🌞
STARTING TOMORROW.
Nevada. Arizona. Colorado.
You, me, and Bernie.
Dem and GOP districts. ❤️💙
See you there 💪🏽🌞
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What happens when another lower court ruling goes to the Supreme Court, and the high court rules against Trump?
Will Trump buck the Supreme Court? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/telling-the-federal-judiciary-to
Will Trump buck the Supreme Court? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/telling-the-federal-judiciary-to
March 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
What happens when another lower court ruling goes to the Supreme Court, and the high court rules against Trump?
Will Trump buck the Supreme Court? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/telling-the-federal-judiciary-to
Will Trump buck the Supreme Court? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/telling-the-federal-judiciary-to
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Some Monday motivation, courtesy NPCA's President & CEO Theresa Pierno: "We see the writing on the wall, and it’s dark. But the National Parks Conservation Association was created for moments exactly like this, and we’re not backing down."
Parks Are Being Dismantled Before Our Very Eyes
Fired staff, canceled building leases, erased history. The National Park System’s situation is dire, but protecting parks is why NPCA was created.
www.npca.org
March 17, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Some Monday motivation, courtesy NPCA's President & CEO Theresa Pierno: "We see the writing on the wall, and it’s dark. But the National Parks Conservation Association was created for moments exactly like this, and we’re not backing down."
Trump just attacked the environmental protections that underlies the legal and scientific basis for ALL governmental action on climate.
We can't let them get away with it! share.sierraclub.org/s/vy7k5Ruy
We can't let them get away with it! share.sierraclub.org/s/vy7k5Ruy
Read more!
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March 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Trump just attacked the environmental protections that underlies the legal and scientific basis for ALL governmental action on climate.
We can't let them get away with it! share.sierraclub.org/s/vy7k5Ruy
We can't let them get away with it! share.sierraclub.org/s/vy7k5Ruy
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Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
Five Failures in the Oval Office (video)
America hurt itself badly today.
snyder.substack.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
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This is what House Republicans voted for tonight.
Another reminder that we have socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest.
Another reminder that we have socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest.
February 26, 2025 at 3:20 AM
This is what House Republicans voted for tonight.
Another reminder that we have socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest.
Another reminder that we have socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest.
Reposted by Kim Allender
Reposted by Kim Allender
Reposted by Kim Allender
Trump's attacks on the USPS aren't new.
For decades, the GOP has been trying to privatize the Post Office and other crucial public services — all to pad the profits of their wealthy corporate donors.
For decades, the GOP has been trying to privatize the Post Office and other crucial public services — all to pad the profits of their wealthy corporate donors.
The Truth About Privatization | Robert Reich
Robert Reich explains why using the private sector for government services can have negative consequences. Watch More: 7 Economics Fundamentals ►► https://youtu.be/utuX4_uD5lE
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February 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Trump's attacks on the USPS aren't new.
For decades, the GOP has been trying to privatize the Post Office and other crucial public services — all to pad the profits of their wealthy corporate donors.
For decades, the GOP has been trying to privatize the Post Office and other crucial public services — all to pad the profits of their wealthy corporate donors.