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As advised, trying "to stop thinking like a rational, non-sociopathic human being to try and understand better", so as to cope, as well as to engage. Vintage foreign correspondent, author, celloplayer (Bach). I follow back. DMs are an instant block.l or
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A reminder that Elon Musk's corporations were promised $3 billion across nearly 100 different contracts last year with 17 federal agencies. While DOGE cuts essential services for you, Musk is getting a taxpayer-funded windfall.

I don’t think people realize the psychological terror of seeing these constant Nazi salutes is inflicting on Jewish people specifically.

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This is indeed brilliant

Harsh, but true. #MAGA

I will use every tool at my disposal to protect this country from Trump. I will litigate to defend voting rights until there are no cases left to bring. I will speak out against authoritarianism until my last breath. I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.

An #NIH-funded research team has developed an mRNA vaccine to treat pancreatic cancer. Results from the clinical trial were published this week in Nature. #pancreas #cancer #mRNA #vaccine #medsky #science #medicine #bluesky

America’s growing darkness: a timely warning to the UK “Living amidst chaos in the US, I fear a creeping regime reminiscent of 1930s Germany. Project 2025 echoes a history threatening democracy” eastangliabylines.co.uk/democracy/am...

He is all in and this will affect the election results. The US, russia and china are all interfering to support the AfD. The EU needs better regulation to limit their influence

Stephen Fry: “I’m deeply worried by the darkening shadow that’s going over the world, a shadow that we have to call fascism” Laura Kuenssberg: “You would use that word?” Stephen Fry: “Oh absolutely. It’s a cult of power; and power only speaks to power” #bbclaurak

CAN YOU SAY THE SAME?! 🤚 I would rather have Air Traffic Controllers, Park Rangers, Cancer Research and Social Security than a $5000 check from DOGE… Besides, it’s NEVER gonna happen anyway. Don’t. Be. Fooled. ✨

Stephen Fry, "I'm deeply worried about the darkening shadow that's going over the world, the shadow of fascism" Laura Kuenssberg, "You would use that word?" Stephen Fry, "Absolutely. It's a cult of power. And power only speaks to power"

BREAKING: Mexican President Sheinbaum argues that if cartels are deemed terrorist orgs, then the suppliers of weapons—over 74% of which come FROM the U.S.—should ALSO face accountability for enabling terrorism. As a result, Mexico is expanding its lawsuit targeting U.S gun manufacturers. 🇲🇽

Have you seen this, yet?! 👇 Please. Pass. It. On. ✨

It's never good when the richest person in the world and the worst person in the world are the same person.

Noooo! @msnbc.com, don’t mess this up. The Weekend trio is 🔥—they keep it real & that’s what folks are looking for right now, but so does Joy Reid. She brings facts, truth & a perspective we can count on. We need that now more than ever. Real talk: replace Morning Joe instead. Viewers are over it.

Did someone replace the headline writer at @nytimes.com with a person who understands current events?

The heads of multiple federal agencies have told their employees not to respond to Musk’s email. Seems like Musk would’ve gotten approval for this draconian change in policy from Trump, with Cabinet officers informed in advance. But no, because this admin is in utter chaos.

Elon Musk is traumatizing hardworking federal employees, their children and families. He has no legal authority to make his latest demands. We will block him in Congress and in the Courts. Again.

NEW VIDEO: Sarah Longwell — publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group Podcast — joins me to discuss the cowardice of so-called moderate Republicans, why Elon Musk is one of the GOP's biggest liabilities and the media landscape. Watch and Share. youtu.be/GyleOTPeEHs

Fired Yosemite workers unfurl distress signal. www.sfchronicle.com/outdoors/art...

We had friends & allies around the world based on alliances & relationships that were built over many decades. In one month, Trump has torched them all. Now our friends are Putin, Orban, the crypto scammer in Argentina, and the guy in El Salvador offering us mercenary prisons.

🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷 Meanwhile in France…

Our latest: The Resistance is alive and well and angry. Please consider reading and sharing. No paywall.

Not a great time for citizens who have chosen to serve their country by working in government, when the current leaders have nothing but contempt for your very existence. I have an idea, run for office against a Republican who is enabling it - which is all of them.

Since Jan 6 our world has turned upside down. Canada is under threat like never before. There are still 8 months left in this parliament. We can put aside our fights and come together for Canada. These are my thoughts on how normal politics is no more. charlieangus.substack.com/p/no-return-...

Judge says DEI plaintiffs, including private businesses and *universities*, are likely to succeed. Meanwhile, university presidents ask “how high?” when told to jump. Weasels!

Chris Murphy Emerges as a Clear Voice for Democrats Countering Trump. “Right now, there is a distinct possibility that we do not have a free and fair election in 2028, and all of our work is to make sure that doesn’t happen,” he said. Finally, someone steps up. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/u...

The concentration of wealth in the hands of an elite few isn't just bad for our economy. It's corrosive to our democracy. When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, the American people don't have a voice. The result is demagoguery and corruption.

He’s threatening to fire federal employees who don’t respond to his email by tomorrow. He has already fired employees with impeccable performance reviews. Promotions will be based on responses to his email rather than detailed performance evaluations by their direct supervisor.

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith bringing the thunder 🔥

Morning read... www.thenation.com/article/poli...

No kidding... www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/u...

AOC is a force to be reckoned with. #Resist ✊🏽

Guys whose only decor is 50 empties of Jack Daniels got strong feels about community arts funding eh

I'll never forget looking up naughty words in our massive Webster's dictionary with my three brothers. Elated to discover #fart (an expulsion of gas from the anus), we misread the definition as EXPLOSION. Decades later and mostly mature, we can still dissolve each other into giggles over it. #vss365

The US government is now nonstop performative idiocracy.

#Eastcoastkin #Stunday #Photography Capturing the sunset last night I turned around to see a beautiful rainbow 🌈 Alt text below

Why is there deafening silence from senior University administrators and trustees in the States, in the face of what appears to be an aggressive assault on scientific inquiry & independence? One plausible explanation is trustee conflicts of interest during crises. www.linkedin.com/pulse/univer...

I'm writing a piece that advocates in part for more of this. This country's largest companies are a bad bet morally, but also increasingly fiscally.

Tom Homan is publicly threatening the City of Boston. He says he will rain hellfire on it. It sure worked out well the *last* time an authoritarian government threatened Boston.

Oidhche mhath folks, I'm calling it a day, enjoy what's left of your evening, stay safe, sleep well. 1. Early morning sunrise at Kilt Rock Isle of Skye. 2. The Falkirk Wheel with the peaks of the Ochil Hills in the distance. 3. Dr’s Bath at Corrie, Isle of Arran. 4. Stonehaven harbour at dawn.

youtu.be/GyleOTPeEHs?...

If members of Congress—like Rep. Grothman —are this clueless about what the man who is dismantling our government is saying and promising, they don’t deserve to keep their jobs! This woman is in his face, begging him to wake TF up—and he just walks off. Pathetic.

South Africa’s electricity rationing returned to the highest level for the first time in a year after multiple generating units at the state utility failed, raising questions about the turnaround in the company’s performance.

"Wagstaff said he won’t bother applying for unemployment because his cause for termination was listed as poor performance. In the meantime, he’s concerned about his ability to survive without a paycheck — and is worried he may become homeless."