Policy
390 unrolled threads about policy, each one readable on a single page.
Robert Sterling@RobertMSterlingH-1B DATA MEGA-THREAD 🧵 I downloaded five years of H-1B data from the US DOL website (4M+ records) and spent the day crunching data. I went into this with an open mind, but, to be honest, I'm now *...
SummaryAnalysis of 4M+ H-1B visa records reveals the program approves 800k+ applications annually (10x the legal limit), with 75% paying under $150k and dominated by Indian consulting firms like Cognizant and Infosys placing IT workers as contractors—contradicting the narrative that H-1B visas attract elite international talent.Dec 29, 202420 tweets♥ 57.6K
Anies Rasyid Baswedan@aniesbaswedan🧵 (1/7) Kenapa orang miskin punya banyak anak? Pertanyaan itu sering muncul, kadang dgn nada sinis. Tapi mari jeda sejenak dan coba memahami dari sudut pandang mereka. Di dunia yg keras dan tak pasti...
SummaryThread ini menjelaskan mengapa orang miskin sering memiliki banyak anak bukan dari perspektif hukuman moral, melainkan dari logika bertahan hidup: anak adalah "aset" sosial dan ekonomi ketika negara tidak memberikan jaminan sosial. Penulis mengajak empati mendalam dan pemahaman sistem yang telah membebani kelompok paling vulnerable.Apr 30, 20258 tweets♥ 59K
Gabrielius Landsbergis🇱🇹@GLandsbergisOnce again I am leaving the Munich Security Conference in a low mood. Amongst all the noise, the US signalled their plans for Europe, so things are becoming clearer. But things are clearly not good. T...
SummaryThe author warns that the US is withdrawing security commitments to Europe and may broker a deal with Putin that sacrifices Ukraine, forcing Europe to choose between independent defense or watching threats spread across Eastern Europe, potentially inviting Chinese involvement that would shift global power dynamics.Feb 15, 202518 tweets♥ 61.2K
Mueller, She Wrote@MuellerSheWroteNEW: THREAD: A new ruling from Judge McBurney in Georgia overturning the abortion ban and allowing the procedure to continue has some REMARKABLE quotes. Let's take a look at just a few. 1/
SummaryGeorgia Judge McBurney struck down the state's abortion ban, ruling that women have constitutional rights to liberty and privacy that protect their ability to make reproductive decisions without state interference, particularly before fetal viability. The decision emphasizes that women are not 'community property' and should have sole authority over their bodies and healthcare choices.Sep 30, 202410 tweets♥ 57.9K
The Vigilant Fox 🦊@VigilantFoxEverything changed today. This could go down as the biggest healthcare shift in American history. Trump just did what every other politician promised to do but failed—he took a wrecking ball to Big...
SummaryTrump signed an executive order to reduce prescription drug prices by up to 90% by tying U.S. prices to global rates, with RFK Jr. and health officials calling it a historic moment that finally challenges Big Pharma's pricing power after decades of broken promises by politicians. The order requires pharma price negotiations within 30 days and shifts R&D costs away from American consumers to other countries.May 12, 20259 tweets♥ 62K
Mike Lee@BasedMikeLee🧵1. In a meeting today with @elonmusk, @vivekgramaswamy, & @speakerjohnson, Elon & Vivek referred to the fact that, because unelected bureaucrats now make most federal law & control much...
SummaryThe author argues that 2025 could be a pivotal year in American history (like 1776, 1861, and 1937) to reverse the expansion of the federal administrative state created since 1937. They contend that unelected bureaucrats now make most federal law and regulations, costing the economy roughly $4 trillion annually, and that restoring constitutional federalism and separation of powers would unleash economic growth and return control to the American people.Dec 6, 202431 tweets♥ 59K
Karl Mehta@karlmehtaThe Scotland Meeting Just Changed Everything—And Nobody Saw This Coming Trump and von der Leyen announced a 15% tariff deal, but that was just the cover story. The real deal was never about tariffs....
SummaryTrump and von der Leyen announced a 15% tariff deal in Scotland, but the real breakthrough was Europe committing to $1.4 trillion in investments with the US over three years in exchange for tariff relief—establishing a new template of 'commercial diplomacy' where countries negotiate lower tariffs through massive investment pledges.Jul 29, 202512 tweets♥ 55.2KThe Vigilant Fox 🦊@VigilantFox🚨 President Trump and RFK Jr. Just Made History For the first time ever, a U.S. president has officially terminated government-funded gain-of-function research—the same reckless science that likely...
SummaryPresident Trump signed an executive order banning federal funding for gain-of-function research, with RFK Jr. as the new HHS Secretary present. RFK Jr. detailed the history of U.S. bioweapons research and alleged the practice was relocated offshore to places like the Wuhan Institute of Virology, suggesting this connection to COVID-19's origins.May 5, 20258 tweets♥ 59.7K
Nas@Nas_tech_AITrump Made a Series of Stunning Announcements At a White House press briefing, Trump & Pam Bondi revealed major announcements and hinted at what’s coming next to American. And trust me… it only...
SummaryTrump announced two Supreme Court victories eliminating nationwide injunctions and restoring parental rights in schools, clearing the way for immediate implementation of policies including birthright citizenship restrictions, sanctuary city funding cuts, and transgender healthcare bans. The administration also reported 2,711 arrests of gang members and terrorists, framing the rulings as restoration of constitutional separation of powers against what they characterize as judicial overreach.Aug 5, 202513 tweets♥ 55.5K
Rod D. Martin@RodDMartin🚨 TRUMP GETS HIS BORDER WALL BACK 🚨 Biden sold $350 MILLION of unused Trump border wall materials for pennies on the dollar. Now, in a stunning reversal, the auctioneer is sending them BACK to the...
SummaryAfter Biden halted Trump's border wall and sold unused materials for a fraction of their value, the auctioneer GovPlanet is now returning the materials to the federal government to resume wall construction. The reversal comes following court battles and political pressure, allowing the Trump administration to complete the wall using the previously discarded materials.Aug 10, 20259 tweets♥ 58.7K
Rand Paul@RandPaul🧵🚨 1/6 You would think that the revelations concerning the State Dept. paying for Trans operas, comic books, and such would shame Congress into reducing foreign aid...
SummaryA Congress member criticizes U.S. foreign aid spending, citing numerous examples of allegedly wasteful expenditures on cultural and social programs abroad, and pledges to vote against continuing current foreign aid levels.Mar 4, 20256 tweets♥ 61.1K
Caroline Farrow@CF_Farrow🚨 Spain just became the first EU country to ban public Islamic festivals. The town of Jumilla said NO to cultural replacement. The backlash? Massive. Here’s what the media won’t tell you: 🧵👇
SummarySpain's town of Jumilla banned public Islamic festivals with support from center-right and far-right parties, citing concerns about cultural displacement and local identity. The Spanish government is threatening legal action, but critics warn the precedent could eventually target Christian traditions as well.Aug 7, 20259 tweets♥ 65.5K
Bob GOYA@BobGOYA1Goya Cares is partnering with Trump-appointed border czar Tom Homan & investigative journalist @SaraCarterDC to track down & rescue trafficked migrant children. We cannot stand by as this cris...
SummaryGoya Foods announced Goya Cares, a coalition partnering with Trump-appointed border czar Tom Homan and journalist Sara Carter to combat child trafficking and rescue exploited migrant children, citing statistics showing 340,000 missing children who have reportedly been trafficked. The initiative aims to provide rescue, aftercare, mental health support, and family reunification while holding traffickers accountable through coordinated law enforcement efforts.Jan 31, 20256 tweets♥ 57.1KKarl Mehta@karlmehtaBig Pharma’s worst nightmare just came true: Trump and RFK Jr. exposed a decades-long scam bleeding Americans dry. The room fell silent when Trump revealed why we pay 10X more than Europe for identi...
SummaryTrump and RFK Jr. announced a new executive order implementing "most favored nations" drug pricing, which would tie US pharmaceutical prices to the lowest prices paid in other developed countries, potentially reducing drug costs by 59-90%. The thread argues that Americans have been subsidizing global drug development through inflated prices while other nations negotiated lower rates, and that pharmaceutical lobbying has blocked previous reform efforts.May 13, 202518 tweets♥ 59.3K
Fernando Cao@thefernandoczTrump just threatened Apple with a $22 billion tariff: He gave them 2 options: Bring production to America or pay the price. When they refused, Trump did what he had to. Here’s the $600+ BILLION po...
SummaryTrump threatened Apple with a 25% tariff if they don't manufacture iPhones in the US instead of India, causing Apple shares to drop 2.6% and broader market decline. The threat demonstrates how Trump's direct social media influence can move markets and force corporate policy changes, signaling a shift toward reshoring manufacturing and personal brands wielding more power than traditional corporate influence.May 27, 202518 tweets♥ 62.1KRod D. Martin@RodDMartin🚨 BREAKING: Trump just WON'T STOP! The President just dropped ANOTHER executive order that could reshape the entire federal government. Here's what you need to know... 🧵 1/ ...
SummaryTrump signed an executive order asserting presidential control over previously independent federal agencies like the FEC, FCC, SEC, and FTC, requiring them to submit to White House oversight through budget chief Russ Vought and White House liaisons. The order's supporters argue it restores constitutional authority and electoral accountability, while critics view it as a power grab over agencies designed to operate independently.Feb 19, 202512 tweets♥ 53.3KKarl Mehta@karlmehtaWhat Happened in the Oval Office Today Will Rewrite Everything You Know About DOGE. The media thinks they covered Elon Musk's farewell. They have no idea what they actually witnessed. Trump exposed...
SummaryThe thread argues that Trump's Oval Office farewell of Elon Musk represents a constitutional transformation, with Musk maintaining permanent executive influence without Senate confirmation, embedding DOGE staff throughout agencies, and establishing a precedent for tech billionaire advisory access that bypasses traditional oversight. It also highlights DOGE's documented federal waste findings and suggests the 130-day limit was 'legal theater' masking a deeper institutional capture.May 31, 202514 tweets♥ 55.9K
Capitán Bitcoin@CapitanBitcoin🔴SUECIA: EXPERIMENTO FALLIDO VioIencia s€xual, zonas prohibidas, tiroteos y 317 bombas al año. El idílico modelo sueco COLAPSA: pero ¿cómo pasó el país más seguro de Europa a ser de los más inseguro...
SummarySweden's rapid immigration increase from 2010-2020 has led to a dramatic rise in violent crime, sexual assault, gang violence, and explosions in traditionally safe neighborhoods, with statistics showing foreign nationals committing 85% of gun crimes and sexual assault rates six times higher than the USA. The thread argues that failed integration policies, cultural clashes, and political taboos around discussing immigration's connection to crime have created parallel societies and degraded public services.Jun 30, 202526 tweets♥ 49.3KMike Lee@BasedMikeLee🧵🚨 1. Of all the deceptive sales techniques the U.S. government has used on the American people, one of them—the Social Security Act—gets far too little attention. Buckle up because this is a wild r...
SummaryThis thread argues that Social Security is a deceptive bait-and-switch scheme where the government promised workers it would be 'their money' but legally treated it as tax revenue they could redirect as needed. The author contends the system delivers poor returns, is mismanaged, funds dependency rather than independence, and needs fundamental reform.Dec 3, 202425 tweets♥ 45.5K
Chris Murphy 🟧@ChrisMurphyCT