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The Trump regime will arrest you in the middle of the night because you spoke your mind. And federal agents in plain clothes who refuse to identify themselves will be the ones to do it. If you think I'm being hyperbolic, watch this clip.

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you draw the line the second they try to cross it, not after they've cut a salient into your heart

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UPDATE—Mahmoud's attorney says they do NOT know where he is. They were first told he was sent to an ICE facility in Elizabeth, NJ. But when his 8-month-pregnant wife tried to visit him, she was told he's not there. They've received reports he may be sent as far away as Louisiana.

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It’s hard to put into words how bad RFK Jr. is for public health. His messaging during a measles outbreak is reckless, misleading, and dangerous. And the GOP senators who confirmed him are complicit—they knowingly put an anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist in charge of public health.

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As Trump tries to dismantle the Department of Education, remember that his plan to cut the corporate tax rate to 15% would give the 100 largest corporations a tax cut larger than the entire department's K-12 budget. Really think about how twisted this all is.

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There is indeed a body of polisci research that indicates Biden won specifically because of racial justice protests.

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Socialism is what they called public power. Socialism is what they called social security. Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations. Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people. —Harry Truman, 1952

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DC launches hub with resources for federal workers impacted by sweeping layoffs www.dcnewsnow.com/video/dc-lau...

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The mass firing of the federal tech workers at 18F is already being subsumed by fresh hells. But it's important that we take a beat to understand what just happened—that elimination of 18F is one of DOGE's most extreme political acts yet. www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/the-mass-f...

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If you're an REI member, you can vote to toss out the board that's endorsed Trump's candidate for Dept. of Interior and has worked to stop REI unions. Vote runs until May 2nd. Spread the word. vote.escvote.com/REI/

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📣 The case to support Annie Jump Vicente (she/her) of West Hollywood, CA. A lead organizer for @transrescueaction.bsky.social, a non profit that relocates trans refugees from Red states to SoCal, was arrested after being hate crimed outside her home in West Hollywood, CA three days ago.

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Ukraine was not about to join NATO three years ago -on the contrary, it couldn't. But they were opening the path to join EU. That was the existential danger for Putin: a prosperous, democratic country just on his doorstep. Just like Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. And they know.

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This. This statement says it all. I am glad the entire world saw how our prez and VP think they can act. #standwithukraine

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The Secret IRS Files: Trove of Never-Before-Seen Records Reveal How the Wealthiest Avoid Income Tax www.propublica.org/article/the-...

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HAYES: “The United States siding with Putin against democratic allies will have massive consequences for global politics for decades to come.”

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Republicans have been out to gut Social Security for years because it’s one of the most popular and successful programs ever created. Those who claim to care about the debt while pushing for trillions in tax cuts for the rich and corporations don't really care about the debt. Hello?

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The cowardice of the GOP has been astounding 👇 #TraitorTrump

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The federal civilian worker payroll totaled $271 billion in 2022. The annual cost of permanently extending Trump's tax cuts that primarily benefited rich individuals? $400 billion. Keep this in mind as Trump and DOGE lay off thousands of federal workers.

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The top 0.1% of Americans control $22 trillion in wealth. The bottom 50% control $3.8 trillion in wealth. Read that back. Folks, this is what oligarchy looks like.

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They want you to think of us as distant bureaucrats. But you know us as your neighbors—the scientists, veterans, and park rangers keeping your water clean, your health protected, and your lands safe. We serve you, and we’re fighting to keep it that way.

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Trump has moved to slash the federal government. Here’s what the data shows about its workforce www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...

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@repkimschrier.bsky.social

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A grassroots movement is calling on all Americans to abstain from shopping with major retailers tomorrow, February 28, as part of an “economic blackout.” I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott

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Current and former federal workers: We’re here in D.C. sending out our signal 🚨 Contact us confidentially on Signal at 917-512-0201 or go to propublica.org/tips.

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"Frank traveled this month to DC to speak with Alaska’s congressional delegation... she said she was well received by Begich. “He assured that he 100% backed us on fighting to not have any cuts to Medicaid,” said Frank. Now, she said she feels betrayed by his vote..." www.adn.com/alaska-news/...

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Trump's Social Security Administration commissioner just called for a 50% staff reduction. This would gut SSA field offices and make it harder for millions of seniors to access benefits. Make no mistake: this is an attack on Social Security itself.

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@ashishkjha.bsky.social #medsky We live in a privileged society where most people haven’t seen the devastation of many of the vaccine preventable infectious diseases. By not having this experience or memory, people can fear the prevention or treatment itself over contracting the illness.

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🧵RFKJr said the measles outbreak that led to the death of a child is “not that unusual” (links below). That’s a lie. It IS unusual because we have the ability to have NO measles outbreaks. But with falling vaccine rates, we are seeing yearly outbreaks of increasing size (links below).

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Trump says his 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada — and an additional 10% tariff on China — will take effect on March 4. These new tariffs would cost the typical U.S. household an extra $1,200/year. Other countries won't pay for tariffs — you will.

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DOGE recommends cuts to the FAA. Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps. Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems. See how this works?

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An open letter to America from career federal civil servants Two career federal civil servants wrote an open letter to Americans, saying that they're not enemies and they serve their best interests. federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2...

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Some thoughts on Jeff Bezos's idea of “personal liberties and free markets.” https://robertreich.substack.com/p/its-the-oligarchy-stupid

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The Republican Rip Off: check out your zip code democrats-budget.house.gov/legislation/...

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GUY: Hey we need to explain how the market is acting GUY THROWING DEAD CAT REALLY HARD: give me a minute i've got an idea

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The GOP, controlled by billionaires and corp elite, are defunding critical public services by 2 TRILLION DOLLARS… to extend tax breaks for billionaires and corporations. 🤬 No, you’re not overreacting. Join us: FiftyFifty.one. #50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne @polrev.bsky.social

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So increasing the minimum wage to a livable wage is “socialism”? But Amazon union busting, keeping wages low, and forcing workers onto public assistance while its founder increases his net worth by $7.9M an hour is the "free market"? Perhaps this could be a WaPo opinion piece.

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@drericding.bsky.social #medsky

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Trump, Musk, and Zeldin are gutting the EPA because their entire administration is bought off by large fossil fuel companies. How do we know this? Because slashing 65% of staff means no one to stop them from poisoning our air and water. Take action: go.savepublicservices.com

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Medicaid pays for 40% of births in America. 🤰 Call your Rep! (202) 224-3121

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"We kill at every step, not only in wars, riots and executions. We kill when we close our eyes to poverty, suffering and shame. In the same way all disrespect for life, all hard-heartedness, all indifference, all contempt is nothing else than killing." ~ Hermann Hesse

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According to a WaPo article Luke Farritor is manually blocking @altusaid.bsky.social HIV/AIDS care funds in violation of court orders. Paused/stopped HIV treatment means more babies born with HIV, more infections, and more deaths. Let him know your thoughts. [email protected] [email protected]

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Teens with disabilities were getting help with life after high school. Then DOGE started cutting. www.chalkbeat.org/2025/02/26/t...

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DOGE claimed to save $8 billion. Then reality proved it was $8 million. Then they just tried to funnel $400 million into Elon’s pockets. So much for ‘efficiency.’

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From Goldman Sachs' "Gen AI: Too Much Spend, Too Little Benefit?" www.goldmansachs.com/images/migra...

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Luke Farritor is not “letting them die”, he is actively breaking the law and withholding life saving meds from the most vulnerable. He is actively killing people on Musk’s orders. This is a death squad. We won’t forget his face or his crimes. #vlakplas #doge #warcrimes

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