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East German upbringing sparks baker's passion for tackling food waste
By Kate Forrester

A German chef works with farmers in South West WA to give second-grade produce and food waste a second chance.

abc.net.au/news/2025-08-07/ger

ABC News · German chef's Bridgetown business helping tackle food waste in South West WABy Kate Forrester

"Fighting for an #economy where #SmallBusinesses can thrive was once core to the Dem Party."

#Khan argues: it's time for the party to recover that goal—for its own viability & for the strength of our #economy & #democracy."
-S Mitchell

Many small bus' face common struggles:🚨unfavorable contract terms, unavoidable junk fees, unequal access to credit, complex rules skewed to favor big bus, & markets increasingly dominated by giant gatekeepers.
#Antitrust #Democrats #USPol nytimes.com/2025/07/29/opinion

The New York Times · Opinion | Lina Khan: Democrats Can Learn from Zohran MamdaniBy Lina M. Khan

Two months after flood disaster, business owners endure sleepless nights
By Marina Trajkovich and Emma Siossian

Taree business owners say they urgently need larger flood relief grants, or they risk shutting their doors for good.

abc.net.au/news/2025-07-25/tar

ABC News · Taree small businesses ask minister for more flood recovery grantsBy Marina Trajkovich
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Pressed on whether he took responsibility for the impact his #tariff plans were having on the #economy, “Ultimately, I take responsibility for everything.” [yeah, right.]

“The #tariffs have just started kicking in. And we're doing really well. Psychologically, I mean, the fake news was giving me such press on the tariffs. The tariffs are going to make us rich. We're going to be a very rich country.”

Asked about providing relief for #SmallBusinesses, #Trump said, “They’re not going to need it.”