thomasbirm.bsky.social
Y23, He/Him | Someone once said I’m naturally anti-dogmatic. Housing is a human right. Currently Research Fellow @inthesetimes.com. Words in The Nation, The Appeal, In These Times and more.
👤 Joined on 14 November 2024
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@thomasbirm.bsky.socialforgot to include a link to the above @inthesetimes.com article by @thomasbirm.bsky.social about KTU's historic win: inthesetimes.com/article/kent...
Show PostI had the honor of spending time this week with the Kentucky Tenant Union and came away inspired by their razor-sharp clarity of purpose and commitment to one another. At a time when so many feel powerless, they're showing what's possible when neighbors come together to build real collective power.
Show Post“American Landmark is … owned by Elco, one of Israel’s largest corporations… Elco … has done extensive business in Israeli settlements … considered illegal under international law. Elco has also maintained deep ties to the Israeli military, including during the genocide in Gaza.” Wow.
Show Post"In August, I contacted the UN Human Rights Office to ask about the implications of a circumstance like this, in which a company they flagged for involvement in Israeli settlements has a large US subsidiary profiting off tenants like Kelly." Stunning new investigation from @thomasbirm.bsky.social
Show PostFor more on Thomas's important @thenation.com investigation, read his thread below—and follow him while you're at it:
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