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The Pentagon is now pausing their mass firing of civilian employees in order to evaluate potential impacts on military readiness. I’m just spitballing here, but maybe a readiness assessment should have been the first step. 🤦‍♂️

submitted 1 day ago • 351 comments

Joni Ernst cast one of two pivotal votes to let this happen.

submitted 9 hours ago • 39 comments

💥The Netherlands' largest pension fund, has sold its shares in Tesla, Meta, and Alphabet (Google). The fund with US $569 billion equivolent in assets is "directing more money to companies and projects that help to improve society and the environment." #Divest www.reuters.com/markets/euro...

submitted 5 hours ago • 81 comments

another Nazi salute at CPAC

submitted 4 hours ago • 668 comments

It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office. Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc. Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.

submitted 2 hours ago • 898 comments

Says the guy who won't even respond to the mothers of his own children

submitted 2 hours ago • 1462 comments

You don't fire Judge Advocates General unless you plan on issuing unlawful orders. www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-f...

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In 2020, the military was adamant about refusing to get involved in the election. That's why Trump hates General Mark Milley so much. Now, Trump is transforming the military into one that will back him up in 2029. We need to figure out how to prepare for that eventuality.

submitted 1 hour ago • 220 comments

This. Is. Insane.

submitted 2 hours ago • 784 comments

By accepting Trump’s anti-Black premise and regurgitating the narrative that equates anything Black as DEI, the NY Times has become part of the propaganda machine

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Answer: 1st, "failure to respond" is not resignation...there's a way to resign and it's codified in US law - failing to respond to an Email from outside the agency that employs you is nowhere in the law. Otherwise, this should suffice: "I completed work in accordance with my position description."

submitted 2 hours ago • 4 comments

Seems legit.... We don't want to be a nation of underachieving Americans.

submitted 19 hours ago • 800 comments

"As we navigate the sheer quantity of hate and unconstitutional extremism found within these orders, it’s essential we not let this blitzkrieg distract or deter us." - Keith Thirion

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BREAKING: The USDA has confirmed five additional dairy herds in California have tested positive for the virus, raising the total to 732. Currently, 74% of the state's dairy herds are infected with H5N1.

submitted 9 hours ago • 426 comments

Research shows that LGBTQ+ inclusion can drive economic activity. Open For Business’ latest report shows the economic case for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Poland: open-for-business.org/poland

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Heard a song from the 80s reference a "long distance call" and it occurred to me that this is a concept that no longer holds any emotional currency whatsoever

submitted 1 day ago • 1342 comments

Heroin addict and steroid abuser wants the rest of us to to make as smart decisions about our health as he has.

submitted 14 hours ago • 757 comments

This is really something

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WYOMING: “Thank you, Madam chairman.” “I prefer ‘Mister’ chairman.” “Well you all voted preferred pronouns cannot be compelled speech.”

submitted 17 hours ago • 1304 comments

ProPublica has released another study related to the effects of abortion bans in the U.S., this time showing a spike in sepsis cases in Texas following the implementation of that state's "heartbeat" abortion ban in 2021.

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Why I'm glad Judge Dale Ho appointed an amicus curiae in the Eric Adams case today: www.muellershewrote.com/p/judge-dale...

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JUST IN: “A federal judge in Maryland on Friday blocked the Trump administration from terminating federal grants and contracts related to DEI as called for in executive orders signed by President Donald Trump.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

submitted 21 hours ago • 90 comments

Now I see why he went out on stage with sunglasses on.

submitted 20 hours ago • 699 comments

Media reports peg Labor Secretary nominee as “Trump’s Pro-Labor Pick.” But at Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s Senate hearing, she: — defended “Right-to-Work” laws — refused to back a minimum wage hike — refused to back paid leave That’s an ANTI-WORKER, ANTI-UNION AGENDA. www.thenation.com/article/poli...

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Just disgusting.

submitted 21 hours ago • 548 comments

We have breaking news for @votevets.org as Trump fires the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs on Friday night. Join us shortly. www.youtube.com/live/OdOjEdR...

submitted 21 hours ago • 71 comments

Sure Trump fired the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs and the CNO....but they fired the top JAG's in the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Why would you fire the top lawyers in the armed services at night on a Friday? That's the part you should be freaking out about.

submitted 20 hours ago • 307 comments

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) was established by Benjamin Franklin in 1775 when the Second Continental Congress appointed him as the first Postmaster General.

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A former Soviet intelligence officer alleges Trump was recruited by the KGB in 1987 and given the codename “Krasnov.” Alnur Mussayev served in the 6th Directorate, responsible for counter-intelligence support in the economy. One key objective was “recruiting businessmen from capitalist countries.”

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Anyone else see that Cybertruck stuck in the snow while the Honda Fit drives right past it? Pretty much sums up America vs rest of the world.

submitted 22 hours ago • 431 comments