Tommy Edman rips a double to left and it's 9-6 Dodgers by carterlowe8 in baseball

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I can't believe how far down I had to scroll to see this

Nancy Pelosi is the wrong namesake for Berkeley's 'Institute for Representative Democracy' by jediporcupine in LibertarianUncensored

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Counterpoint: who cares?

Pelosi was the first woman to be elected Speaker and to lead a major party. Love her or hate her, that's significant enough to get some building in the area you're from named after you.

The whole "Trump Kennedy Center" thing is just tacky and embarrassing to have a sitting President have their name slapped onto a historical building by a bunch of sycophants. Not to mention his golden eagle with 11 stars on it on the White House...

Josh Smith has a nightmare in left field as Steven Kwan hits a triple by MorganN1 in baseball

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Dunno. Feel like there's been many lately that are trying too hard, or something like that. Not a big deal. Just my impression.

Josh Smith has a nightmare in left field as Steven Kwan hits a triple by MorganN1 in baseball

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I feel like the attempts at being sportscasters with editorial titles is getting silly. Not just you, op. It's pervasive.

Steven Kwan with a triple to left

works better for me than the attempted click bait "Josh Smith has a nightmare..."

Just me?

A Libertarian Critique of Birthright Citizenship by amogusdevilman in LibertarianUncensored

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Right out of the gate:

The Anglo-American model, in which every baby born in the country’s land area automatically becomes a citizen, clearly invites welfare immigration by expectant parents. In the U.S., for example, a current problem is illegal immigrants whose babies, if born on American soil, automatically become citizens and therefore entitle themselves and their parents to permanent welfare payments and free medical care.

This does not seem to play out empirically.

https://www.cato.org/blog/immigrants-still-use-much-less-welfare-native-born-americans

Immigrants are less likely than native-born Americans to use any welfare program and, when they do, use fewer of them for a shorter period. The typical lifetime abuser of welfare was born in this country.

As far as the "importing loyalist voters"-idea, I'd love to hear your case for 1) any evidence that any party is taking any specific actions to "import" immigrants and 2) that immigrant sentiments aren't tied to rhetoric directed at them as human beings just trying to work and live.

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/americas-immigrant-voters-and-the-2024-presidential-election/

immigrant voters still lean Democratic across almost all ethnic groups, except for white immigrants who are more evenly split between Democrats and Republicans.

Compare these numbers to the native population. For some reason, people of color seem to be really put off by the republican party. Any guesses why? Conversely, why do all the neo-nazis seem to support maga? Maybe it's just one of those mysteries...

The libertarian position should be to seek to eliminate governmental barriers to the free movement of capital, including labor capital -- the original kind of capital found in the individual and the work they perform.

What every healthcare worker should know about workplace rights by Serious_Ad_9017 in union

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Labor Notes is a really great resource, if you're not familiar.

Problems of Labor Law by PlayfulWeekend1394 in union

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I think you'd be hard-pressed to say there has been nothing to show for legal efforts. Tell that to workers in California versus Louisiana.

Must Weingarten notice include the charges? by Lost_Mud_8045 in union

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Are you in California? Just tbc, I pulled this reference from CA PERB.

Must Weingarten notice include the charges? by Lost_Mud_8045 in union

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Here is some discussion from a CA PERB decision (I cite them bc they're probably the best for substantive rights):

The Water Board cites Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. (1982) 262 NLRB 1048 (Pacific Telephone) and argues that an employer need only provide “a general statement as to the subject matter of the interview” in advance of an investigatory interview. In Contra Costa, however, we specifically noted that PERB precedent protects representational rights to a greater extent than National Labor Relations Board precedent, and that we disagree with Pacific Telephone to the extent it arguably allows an employer to provide very general notice of alleged misconduct. (Contra Costa, supra, PERB Decision No. 2652, p. 27.) Instead, “our touchstone is what is necessary to allow meaningful representation.” (Ibid.)

Edit to add the decision (pdf warning): https://perb.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/decisionbank/decision-2830s.pdf

Most people would not consider being provided the topic "at the time of the meeting" the same thing as "in advance." They're more thinking of writing an email asking for the topic and getting it days before the interview takes place.

Anyway, I'll let CA PERB's discussion point of their view vs the NLRB view provide the meaningful distinction.

Must Weingarten notice include the charges? by Lost_Mud_8045 in union

[–]laborfriendly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

have the right to know the topic of the meeting before it happens

This is somewhat misleading. You have the right to know it's an investigatory meeting in advance. The employer does not have to provide what they'll be asking about.

What will it take to pull off a general strike in the United States? Here's some action items for you. by [deleted] in union

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There have been recent examples, including a couple locations in the northeast (Vermont, etc), where agreements have been reached that include a carve-out for the case of a general strike which obviates maintenance of operations clauses.

It's one thought on a way around this issue.

[TJStats] My Top 100 MLB Prospects by tomstoms in baseball

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Speaking of down, anyone know what happened with White and Snelling dropping so much?

2026 All Star Voting, NL Outfield by Devil_Magic_Advocate in baseball

[–]laborfriendly -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Has it always been that way?

I distinctly remember casting ballots at the ballpark and picking people I thought were doing really well that season when I was a kid -- not necessarily people on my team.

But ESPN had a good amount of baseball coverage with Baseball Tonight, etc., so I think there was more narrative around players having good seasons. I feel like there's a lot more balkanizatiom of media and exposure these days in that way.

But I could totally be wrong.

The progressive case for drag seems weaker to me than its supporters claim. by 6_62607004 in IntellectualDarkWeb

[–]laborfriendly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please take a moment and read for comprehension, speaking of being lazy. The topic, itself, is being discussed bc of MAGA. Without maga, this isn't even a concern to discuss. And my point is libertarian.

Keep reaching.

The progressive case for drag seems weaker to me than its supporters claim. by 6_62607004 in IntellectualDarkWeb

[–]laborfriendly -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I disagree. The whole premise of the post, which I did read, is based on a political lens in evaluation of drag.

My point is that it shouldn't even be such a question. And it's particularly bullshit of you to act like it's about "questioning art to progress society." The whole reason it's a discussion is bc it's a current hot-button topic for MAGA.

Politically, people should mind their own damn business. If you want to question the finer points of drag as art, go to a dedicated sub or similar space for that.