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Good news!! They have extended the public comment period until June 7th! So you still have time to submit!! The proposed rule could have huge negative impacts for the federal government, particularly the more technical agencies.

submitted 11 days ago • 6 comments

With the Federal Workforce now being required to submit to polygraph testing to find “leakers” to journalist, maybe Trump and his henchmen (i.e., Cabinet) needs to be compelled to do the same?

submitted 39 days ago • 0 comments

If Biden, as president, had fallen asleep at the Pope’s funeral, it would have been the top story in America for days. Trump falling asleep at the Pope’s funeral today won’t be, because our media is broken.

submitted 42 days ago • 357 comments

@thekrebscycle.bsky.social There are many people here in the USA and abroad who are appalled by the retribution being levied upon you. Your character, as well as those of us who are standing by to support you, will be your super-power going forward to help defeat this bullshit action (once again).

submitted 58 days ago • 0 comments

I watched a bit of F&Fs this morning. They characterized Trump’s tariff actions as brilliant (cuz he’s a billionaire and countries are now begging for a deal), the tanking the market is just one of those “nothing to see here” moments, and most of the protestors on Saturday were old and nasty.

submitted 62 days ago • 0 comments

My sister in Austin sent this amazing creative and impactful sign she saw during the Hands Off protest yesterday. She reported that the vibe was amazing.

submitted 62 days ago • 0 comments

Early voting is taking place for the special elections in Florida for seats in the U.S. House in the 1st and 6th Congressional Districts. Election Day is on Tuesday, April 1st. Get out and vote for Democratic candidates Gay Valimont and Josh Weil!

submitted 71 days ago • 281 comments

Thank you @petebuttigieg.bsky.social

submitted 75 days ago • 214 comments

"After the state banned abortion, dozens more pregnant and postpartum women died in Texas hospitals than had in pre-pandemic years... As the maternal mortality rate dropped nationally, ProPublica found, it rose substantially in Texas." www.propublica.org/article/texa...

submitted 75 days ago • 14 comments

First, Riordan tried to pull a “mangled” front right door by sliding his fingers inside the crack, but “nothing budged at all,” he told investigators. He then tried to open the doors by pressing the electronic buttons of the doors, but they were not working.

submitted 80 days ago • 164 comments

Georgetown has put together resources for federal workers who may be facing a transition in jobs. These include various seminars and workshops, as well as tuition scholarships providing a discount on many master's programs and certificates. Please spread the word to anybody who might benefit.

submitted 82 days ago • 21 comments

News: Journalists at Voice of America were just informed that they’ve been put on administrative leave. Two people there told me this went to all fulltime employees. “From what we can tell, VOA is effectively shut down from this moment.”

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submitted 87 days ago • 111 comments

There are 2 special elections coming up in Florida and those 2 seats are the keys to stopping the Congressional Republicans who are doing Trump & Musk’s evil bidding. We need just 1 seat to block them, and 2 seats to stop them!! PLEASE DONATE WHAT YOU CAN!!! 👇👇 secure.actblue.com/donate/speci...

submitted 88 days ago • 211 comments

This letter appeared in the Bloomsburg PA Press Enterprise this morning. I am assured the writer is who he purports to be, an Air Force veteran.

submitted 88 days ago • 1094 comments

The Trump administration is: breaking the law by not spending appropriated money from Congress breaking the law by ignoring a court order lying about it killing people *silencing public employees who are pointing all of this out

submitted 96 days ago • 106 comments

Should have bought a car yesterday.

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submitted 97 days ago • 322 comments

Vance has, for years, used this technique where he mischaracterizes the position of his opponents by taking it to an extreme that they never advocated, then arguing w/that fictitious position. Supporters don’t want “permanent” shipments, nor did we advocate de-industrialization.

submitted 97 days ago • 916 comments

Thanks to everyone who participated nationwide!

submitted 98 days ago • 345 comments

As of today, a new term has entered our language. A “rubio” is a spineless lump of nothing. Example: Don’t be such a rubio.

submitted 99 days ago • 3161 comments

Just going to leave this here should it become useful to anyone…

submitted 103 days ago • 598 comments

Sen. Susan Collins has two 2026 challengers so far and neither is a Democrat. One used to work for a Musk company. The other loves Trump and could end up bankrolled by Musk. Get in the game now, Ds! We need leaders, not sellouts. My latest @thebulwark.bsky.social. www.thebulwark.com/p/start-the-...

submitted 103 days ago • 4 comments

WSJ: “DOGE touts $55 billion in cuts - WSJ counts $2 billion if spending levels remain constant, and only 2% were DEI-related… majority of cuts were research, including Alzheimer’s & traumatic brain injury and education…” www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

submitted 105 days ago • 36 comments

There are 3 special elections coming up and those 3 seats are the keys to stopping the Congressional Republicans doing Trump & Musk’s evil bidding. We need just 1 seat to block them, 2 seats to stop them, and with all 3 we can FLIP THE HOUSE. Join us!! Monday 2/24 @7:30 EST. 👇👇 mobilize.us/s/Y9NrBb

submitted 105 days ago • 336 comments

"Six weeks ago, we had the strongest economy, employment, and stock market in history. ..All gone in 30 days."

submitted 106 days ago • 346 comments

Unreal.

submitted 111 days ago • 732 comments

JUST IN: Another medical horror story in an affidavit from a USAID employee stationed overseas. Says his pregnant wife was not medevac-ed for emergency health care because of directives from DC. Took intervention of a U.S. senator to reverse — but was too late. s3.documentcloud.org/documents/25...

submitted 110 days ago • 840 comments

Is Musk demanding the data held by the Social Security Administration in order to make it more efficient? Unlikely. Here's a better explanation: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

submitted 110 days ago • 130 comments

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🐆🥣😳 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

submitted 112 days ago • 572 comments

I remember when Attorney General Pam Bondi said she'd protect federal whistleblowers in her confirmation hearing. Now they're being threatened with illegal "discipline, including dismissal."

submitted 112 days ago • 563 comments

A federal judge just temporarily blocked the Trump administration's buyout offer to federal government workers. 🍿

submitted 121 days ago • 19 comments

These people are fucking monsters. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

submitted 122 days ago • 337 comments

For us Bluesky refugees, here’s a “ Brown Booby” wind surfing off our cruise ship around the Virgin Islands.

submitted 135 days ago • 0 comments

In 2020, we mapped out the danger zones that will close in on Americans over the next 30 years — combining climate data with wildfire projections by US Forest Service researchers. See what changes are in store for your county. By @shaw.al , @abrahm.bsky.social & Jeremy W. Goldsmith

submitted 147 days ago • 293 comments

Any good resources that people know where we can donate that help people who are displaced during this tragedy?

submitted 149 days ago • 229 comments