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Also no funding for Musk-related businesses.

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So... what are we getting up to today? Sincerely, Dr. Crepes.

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I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F. 18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it. We made this website to tell our story: 18f.org

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🤷🏻 www.publicnotice.co/p/despite-th...

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Funding freeze leaves Kansas farmers unpaid for work they already completed www.hppr.org/hppr-news/20...

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He's so big yet so baby. 🥹

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18F was dissolved because it saved money. We pushed back against contractors who tried to screw American taxpayers. We showed how cheap and good government software can be. Musk hates that. writing by Dan Tangherlini via @donmoyn.bsky.social

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Trump economic approval ratings sag as inflation fears grow thehill.com/business/516...

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I used to love going to see David Johansen as Buster Poindexter in NYC in the 80s. Great musician, great showman. RIP, David. Thanks for all the conga lines. "Hot, hot, hot!" www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/a...

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Trump and Musk want to get rid of the National Labor Relations Board, created to protect workers from exploitation and greed. Why? They want Americans working longer hours for worse pay. Just so their billionaire buddies can make even more money.

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Loved drawing this amazing boy back in 2021 #cat #art #drawing #pencil

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Silver lining: Europe became a Union yesterday. 🇪🇺

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Whether you're a teacher, a school support professional, a nurse, a public employee, or you're higher ed faculty, we can all agree: Everyone deserves the quality healthcare and the opportunity to thrive. Thank you AFT leaders for standing up for our communities. #ProtectOurKids

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The Democratic Party has sued the Trump admin, contending that Trump's assertion of control over independent executive-branch agencies — which include the Federal Election Commission — violates federal election law. This is the first time the party has sued Trump during his second term.

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"downsizes" is a weak way of saying "forced to cancel dozens of programs, which jeopardizes future STEM careers of talented undergrads" @science.org www.science.org/content/arti...

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Looking at some survey data here. Trump/Elon cutting off all cancer cure research is the issue that freaks voters out more than any other, also the one they've heard the least about. Important for voters to hear more about this.

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Trump and Vance act as if the problem is that Ukraine is resisting an ongoing Russian invasion. The problem is the ongoing Russian invasion. If they want to use American power to stop the war, apply it to the aggressor. Abusing the victim is not going to end a war of aggression.

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Ex-Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton is calling for Secretary of State Marco Rubio and current National Security Adviser Mike Waltz to resign over the Ukraine debacle.

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It bears repeating.

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European leaders are stepping forward to tonight to show their support for President Zelensky 👏

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Retired commanding general of the 🇺🇸 Army in Europe says Trump & Vance embarrassed the country and hurt our strategic interests by siding with Russia👇🏽 www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

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Yes

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Dusting off my old Oxford English Dictionary and consulting carefully, I could not find "attack friends and submit to enemies" as a definition of the word "strength."

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Any psychologist or psychiatrist (or former abused spouse) will tell you that President Zelensky gave a master class today on how to deal with a malignant narcissist. He is an amazing man. We can all learn from him.

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“European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said: ‘Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader. It’s up to us, Europeans, to take this challenge.’”

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I don't know what Jeff Bezos means by "personal liberties and free markets." But I do know this: The biggest threat to personal liberties and free markets in America today is Donald Trump. My @postopinions.bsky.social column on this week's trauma at the Post. wapo.st/3DaSKxX

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There is NO WAY to cut 7,000 staff from the Social Security Administration without hurting Social Security beneficiaries. The math ain't mathing.

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The Trump Admin's push to cut thousands of Social Security staff nationwide will hurt beneficiaries. 7 in 10 of SSA’s staff serve the public directly. The rest support their work—hearing appeals, keeping systems running & secure, maintaining a high level of transparency & accuracy, & more. 🧵

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1/ Why should the American public care about mass layoffs at NOAA, Forest Service, EPA, DOE, and FEMA? Because their health and safety depends on these agencies’ lifesaving work. Let’s get into it.

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Reminder what tornado death rates looked like before improving forecasting, building codes, education, etc. Research matters. Back to 1875 we go! Figure credit: @hebrooks87.bsky.social

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Let’s be clear: This is the end result of 30 years of conservative thought. Small government, free markets, blah blah, all of it ended with this: the indiscriminate firing of the scientists who predict the fucking weather. Their goal is to literally drag us back into the dark ages.

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Great way to engage people. Walk out? Turn your back? Fill the rafters with Americans screwed by Trump and Musk? Wear hats that say "Bring America Back"? Snap fingers whenever Trump lies? March in en masse, bearing photos of people who provided essential services who have lost their jobs?

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"I’m not sure which is worse: the fact that Republicans are moving to gut the last lifeline for 72 million Americans who rely on Medicaid and 43 million Americans who rely on Food Stamps or the fact that they’re lying about doing it." Read more: plus.briantylercohen.com/p/republican...

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If you are cutting jobs that hardworking people, scientists, researchers, farmers, and adjacent private sector companies rely on, you are hurting families, communities, and our country. You are not a good human. #BeBetter #Love&Peace #FascismSucks

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Elizabeth Ramsay is a professor in Miami, FL, where many of her students depend on Pell Grants and apprenticeships to pursue their dreams. Those lifelines for her students are in danger of being cut by the Trump administration. #ProtectOurKids @afthighered.bsky.social

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Got my little cat Flo about 4 years ago ❤️ Our first pic of her at the shelter:

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did y’all know I have a cat? her name is Boone & she’s done nothing but be perfect & make me happy since I got her.

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Elon Musk's purges are leaving veterans without a job, struggling to pay bills. Today, I was proud to stand with Rep. Derek Tran to introduce a bill reinstating veterans illegally fired from federal jobs. We have to fight for our veterans like they fought for us. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AV7...

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The babies

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🔥“The Social Security Administration is CHRONICALLY understaffed...AI chatbots are NO substitute for in-person service from a human. Americans apply for Social Security benefits at the most vulnerable times of their lives." - Nancy Altman, President, Social Security Works re: 50% cuts to SSA Staff

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Within just 90 minutes yesterday, three different federal judges rejected the Trump Administration in court. The rule of law must prevail — and we will keep standing up for the American people.

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It's okay everyone. I have great news. I have done it. I present to you ... The greatest cat photo ever.

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Bottom line- you morally can’t ask teachers to erase history, and that is what the Trump administration is doing. Learn from history, don’t erase it. So.. educators are fighting back. www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...

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