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Rep. Glenn Grothman WI-6 (R) runs away after getting called out . He’s just another yes man for the 🍊💩!

Missed this EO until now: “Trump’s executive order empowers the God Squad by directing that it convene quarterly to identify obstacles to domestic energy infrastructure specifically deriving from implementation of the Endangered Species Act or the Marine Mammal Protection Act.”

I have identified at least two dozen pardoned Capitol Rioters that are currently attending CPAC in Washington, D.C. —including members of far right extremists groups such as the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers. Updates on Pardon Tracker's interactive visualization: embed.kumu.io/39b5108ec4a0...

From "Terms of Service: Social Media and the Price of Constant Connection" by Jacob Silverman. I can't get off Facebook fast enough. 😭

NEW — 19-year-old DOGE engineer Edward Coristine turns out to be the grandson of former KGB spy Valery Martynov, who played a role in a sprawling 1980s espionage saga. www.jacobsilverman.com/p/prominent-...

Before it's taken offline, I want you to know about the NASA website where you can learn about the stratospheric ozone hole and check on how it's doing. It has cool movies like this one, showing the growth of the ozone hole during the Austral spring last year. ozonewatch.gsfc.nasa.gov/SH.html

I love Chunk

“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.

They’re eating their own and I’m here for it

COMMENTARY: When government shuts out journalists and the public we serve, it's not a sign of strength. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oldZ...

🚨🚨🚨BREAKING: A federal judge has blocked President Trump's executive order that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. LET’S FUCKING GO!!!! apnews.com/article/dei-...

Nancy Mace is, among other things, just painfully stupid.

What have we lost in the past 3 weeks? You want to take our country back? Do it! Right now! #JoshWeil4FL6 🔹️Follow @joshweil.bsky.social 🔹️Donate JoshWeil.us This is an expensive race, but what's the cost of losing? While GOP Voters are irate with their Senators and Representatives. LFG!!!

I'm in ! Tell me how.

"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

February 21, 2025. Monitoring for Avian Influenza A(H5) Virus In Wastewater Last updated 2/20/2025. {https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/h5-monitoring/index.html}

Better not call it a “vaccine” or it might not get approved. Maybe market it as a recreational drug.

Call to Action: Elon Musk protest. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. February 22 at 1:30PM. #3E #USProtest #TeslaTakeover #ProtestFL #Feb22

🚨BREAKING: Federal Court GRANTS sweeping nationwide injunction against Trump DEI executive orders finding that they violate First and Fifth Amendments to the Constitution. A huge victory for @democracyforward.org and its clients. A stinging loss for Trump. Visit www.democracydocket.com for details.

choosedemocracy.us/what-can-i-d... Another excellent resource!...

Happy Friday news… just got this empathetic email from EPA that our 5-year grant supporting rural and tribal communities is officially canceled immediately. Doesn’t seem to matter that all funds had been congressionally obligated.

Teachers teach. We need a leaderful movement, and there are leaders all around us.

2/17/2025 wanderfulriah Riah | Outdoor Colorado Life "We had a great turnout at the Rocky Mountain National Park entrance sign, supporting our park staff and public lands🏔️💖"

Holy shit! You’ve got to see this town hall. Republicans are starting to get torn apart by their own constituents. Rep. Rich McCormick: “You don’t think I’m going to stand up for you?” Woman in the crowd: “You need to stand up.” Another woman: “Don’t bend over.” 🔥

Here's video of Steve Bannon doing a Sieg Heil today at CPAC. It is what it is and it's what Bannon intended. Don't let yourself be gaslit.

New: DOGE's spending has been secret. No longer. My colleagues have uncovered it. www.propublica.org/article/doge...

'Straight up extortion': 'Disturbing' report of X threats unnerves even pro-Trump author www.rawstory.com/x-advertising/

EXCLUSIVE: A federal worker at the EPA sent an incredible email to Administrator Lee Zeldin. He's refused to stay silent, and has asked me to share the email - and his name - with the public. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/exclusive-...

No, but if you’re looking for one, I am aware of a guy you work with that was indicted four times and convicted of thirty-four felonies.

I’ve been waiting for this.

“the United States is not a startup. The federal government exists to do all of the things that are definitionally not profitable, that serve the public good rather than protect investor profits. (The vast majority of startups also fail, something the United States cannot afford to do.)”

Sepsis rates in TX prenatal women since abortion ban.

It's not lost on me that the two Democratic electeds talking consistently to regular people right now are AOC and Jasmine Crockett. Dassit.

CALIFORNIA — ex NFL punter Chris Kluwe arrested for civil disobedience protesting at the city council in Huntington Beach, where the council planned a “MAGA” display on a plaque at the library. Context: www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...

“After we’ve discriminated against, deported, or disparaged all the immigrants, the gay and lesbian and transgender people, the developmentally disabled, the women, and minorities. Once we’ve ostracized our neighbors and betrayed our friends… what comes next?” - Gov. JB Pritzker