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Cancer research paused

"Let’s start with a dogma from the ad business: Fifty percent of brand advertising works. The problem is that no one knows which fifty percent. This statement is self-evidently true. It also happens to describe the paradox of 'government efficiency.'"

Heartbreaking news… Tonight, many of our friends were let go, and tomorrow, even more will follow. Word is that all probationary employees at NPS will be let go. 😭

At least six prosecutors have resigned over the DOJ order to dismiss corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams. Rachel Maddow asks New York Gov. Kathy Hochul how she is feeling about the responsibility she has as the only person with the power to effectively fire Mayor Adams.

“FEMA spent tens of millions of dollars in Democrat areas, disobeying orders, but left the people of North Carolina high and dry. It is now under review and investigation,” Trump wrote.

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For those interested in politics, don’t ignore AI. AI models will further change politics into something that is probably unrecognizable. Just like a TikTok algo can get what it wants in front of you, campaigns will figure out how to get information to get you to vote , OUTSIDE of your phone/PC

“The mass firing also sends a clear message not just to remaining inspectors general …but also to the rest of the federal bureaucracy: Get with the program or you will be next.” Austin Sarat on the chilling message behind Trump’s latest firing spree. READ MORE: www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

We highly advised for all federal employees not to respond to or open OPM emails. Our coalition will be advised on additional precautions. Reports of a hostile takeover at OPM have been circulating. More details will be released in the future.

While we may face repercussions for this, the truth lies in the metadata. Memos to federal employees are being authored by individuals with ties to Project 2025. You can verify this yourself.

It’s not business. It’s personal. open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...

The confirmation hearings for Robert Kennedy Jr., Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard are set to start this week. We could also see a final vote on Russell Vought’s nomination for OMB director. We’ve made it easy for you to contact your senators and tell them to vote NO: nixthenoms.com?source=bluesky

How happy are the Tech Bros today? www.cnn.com/2025/01/27/t...

Uh… WTF? Hey Rhode Island, your senator needs to hear from you: indivisible.org/resource/cal...

Instead of lowering prices, the Trump Administration is disrupting the work of researchers who are studying life-saving medicines and treatments.

The price of eggs in the US is spiking, mostly due to #H5N1 bird flu. Solving the problem requires urgent, important communications from the CDC & FDA* and rapid development of research by the NIH** * Currently paused by Executive Order ** Grant reviews now all canceled www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...

The actual truth. www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch...

Repost if you know that these two hold the National Title of the Inventors of Grift: Clarence and Ginni Thomas Note: Ginni is wearing the most tasteless earrings ever!

Remember when Trump accused Kamala of having the questions to an interview? Turns out, it was Trump that had the questions to his Fox interview #TrumpEveryAccusationIsAnAdmission www.thedailybeast.com/donald-trump... via @thedailybeast

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We’re proud to have one of the largest rural footprints in the country. Whether you’re from a small town or you’re just passionate about rural causes, our Rural Caucus has a place for you: secure.everyaction.com/dqLw5fx9SUmu...

"A comfortable Uncle Joe–type president was what America chose and probably needed in 2020. After another round of Trump, I’m betting many of us will be ready for a disrupter of our own." New from @jilldlawrence.bsky.social:

This is our plan for getting through the next two years with our democracy as intact as possible. Our new guide provides tangible ways to organize locally and leverage the power we have to block the most dangerous elements of Trump’s agenda: indivisible.org/guide

“People are contacting me on our Facebook page that live at least an hour away from here, saying we need a resistance group. We need a progressive group to join, and you are the closest one, and they're coming to us.”

Pam Bondi refused to return their dog to a family of Katrina victims after she "adopted" their dog. She fought them in court for 16 months before she gave the dog back. Disqualifying. Character counts. www.businessinsider.com/rnc-speaker-...

Hey Colorado, tell your governor you’re disappointed by his decision to embrace an anti-vaxxer and proponent of anti-science conspiracy theories. We need Gov. Polis to fight back against Trump, not endorse RFK Jr.’s misinformation that endangers our communities: act.indivisible.org/letter/email...