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Robert Reich here. Fox News is blowing up on TikTok, and that's keeping me up at night. Republicans are dominating far too many of these platforms, while Democrats are far behind.

If Democrats don't win the messaging war on social media, we could lose the midterms.

Fox News' TikTok account has exploded from 500,000 followers to nearly 11 million in less than two years. On YouTube, 64 of the top 100 largest political channels are conservative. The #1 news podcast on Spotify is The Tucker Carlson Show.

This is exactly why we founded Inequality Media Civic Action — to create a social media messaging machine for progressives that could go toe to toe with the right-wing media ecosystem. And it's working!

Our posts and videos are seen by 22 million people each week, and some of our most recent videos are moving people by 8 points or more in scientific messaging tests. But to produce more videos and get them in front of the tens of millions of people in the key states and districts that need to see them, we need your help.

This fall's midterms will be the first elections in U.S. history in which social media is the #1 source of news and information for voters. If Trump and MAGA continue to dominate the biggest social media platforms where most voters get their news, we will lose.

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Clive Davis believed music is an essential, universal force that cannot be replaced.

He treated music not just as a business, but as a universal language that transcends borders, bringing people together across cultures and breaking down barriers.

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A sprawling coast-to-coast heat wave is gripping much of the United States, bringing record-breaking temperatures and humidity Brace for 'record-breaking heat' in a coast-to-coast heat wave. With over 150 million people affected High heat will soon affect 150 million people. See where it will be ..., conditions are expected to remain intense.

To track your exact local forecast and see if severe heat watches are active in your specific Ohio neighborhood, consult the National Weather Service.

Essential Heat Safety

Hydrate: Drink plenty of water before you feel thirsty, avoiding alcohol and excess caffeine Extreme Heat | US EPA.

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Managing Energy Costs

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"It ain't about the left verses right, republican verses democrat; it's always been about the top verses bottom."

Reflecting on racism..

Lamont Tyson 212 likes, 9 comments. "White Republican ADMITS He Got It Wrong — Now He's Speaking Out "

https://www.npr.org/2017/08/20/544861933/how-one-man-convinced-200-ku-klux-klan-members-to-give-up-their-robes

How One Man Convinced 200 Ku Klux Klan Members To Give Up Their Robes One by one, Daryl Davis has befriended K*K members over the past 30 years. The more they got to know the African-American musician, the more they realized the Klan was not for them.

People Move Us

Income disparity shows blue states generally have higher median incomes, driven by large metro economies, while red states often have lower incomes but also higher income inequality, with some red states receiving more in federal aid relative to taxes paid compared to some blue states, though exceptions and nuances exist, like high-income red states (Utah, Alaska) and lower-income blue states (New Mexico).
Blue States (Generally Higher Income)
Higher Median Income: Average blue states had significantly higher median household incomes (around $87,000 in 2023) than red states (around $69,000).
Economic Drivers: Strong metro areas, high demand, and concentration in service/tech sectors contribute to higher earnings but also higher costs of living.
Federal Funding: Often contribute more in federal taxes than they receive back, acting as net contributors, with higher federal contract dollars.
Red States (Generally Lower Income & Higher Inequality)
Lower Median Income: Tend to have lower average incomes, with some states like Mississippi and Louisiana well below the national average.
Economic Drivers: Economies often tied to agriculture, manufacturing, and natural resources.
Income Inequality: Can exhibit worse income inequality despite lower overall incomes, with a wider gap between high and low earners.
Nuances & Exceptions
High-Income Red States: Utah and Alaska have median incomes higher than the national average.
Lower-Income Blue States: New Mexico is a blue state with a lower median income.
Federal Dependence: Some analyses suggest red states rely more heavily on federal funding (like Medicaid) relative to their tax contributions, while blue states are net contributors, notes this YouTube video and this Congress.gov document.
In essence, blue states often have higher average incomes but face higher living costs, while red states tend to have lower incomes, greater inequality, and a different relationship with federal funding.

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