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More than 20 civil service employees resigned on Tuesday from Elon Musk’s so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge), saying they refuse to “dismantle critical public services”.

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Running at the Source Theatre through March 9th, award-winning drama "Constellations" is "an elegant dance through space and time," writes critic André Hereford. www.metroweekly.com/...

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The $400M worth of State Department Teslas? Trump admin said that started in Biden White House. But I obtained a document showing the amount Biden's State Department planned to spend on EVs: $483,000. Former WH official on $400M: "I don’t think this is a clerical error" www.npr.org/2025/02/24/n...

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this tired shit again. like watching a movie in a language you dont speak and getting mad at the producers for not catering to you. people are trying to get shit done and jargon provides the economy of language + precision of meaning required to build off of 100s of years of shared work

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Complying with the Trump regime's executive order, PBS deletes LGBTQ history videos. New York City's Education Department has since decided to host the videos on their own website. 1/2 🗃️ 🏳️‍🌈 🍎 🗺️ #sschat www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...

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REMINDER: Winter weather advisory for Thursday morning for ENTIRE DC area because of snow showers. It won't be a lot but EVERY FLAKE that falls will stick so icy roads possible. Timing: 8a to midday for most, could affect later part of rush hour. Details @ cwg.live

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I mean this is why he took over the Kennedy Center, this man is living in a different time and place

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In a remarkable move, the acting head of the Manhattan US attorney’s office, Danielle Sassoon, resigned rather than heed orders to dismiss the case, claiming that Adams’ lawyers “repeatedly urged what amounted to a quid pro quo” during one meeting.

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DJTjr, you say? Hunting rare species? Here's a little story we did from last time around: www.propublica.org/article/trum...

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BREAKFAST LINKS 2/19/25: Viral video's claims about region's housing market are fake. Fairfax County proposes property tax hike, cuts to services. DC pressures residents to give up deeds after publicly funded condos deemed unlivable.

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Come; let us squeeze hands all round; nay, let us all squeeze ourselves into each other

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white nationalist men are too emotional to be in charge

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This is another reason using ChatGPT at all — even just for editing or to make a word limit — is a horrible idea.

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Another way this feels similar to COVID — the disaster is already unfolding but the people in charge seem to think it’ll only impact “blue” areas.

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Another fiery exchange from Judge Reyes in the trans military case:

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Even while Pope Francis is hospitalized, he still keeps in touch with a Roman Catholic parish in Gaza City, making near-nightly phone calls to the priest and congregation there.

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Rage wrote this yesterday open.substack.com/pub/appodlac...

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My friends in the Civil War community have spoken out about the recent firings in the NPS, but have not said nearly enough about what is taking place at Stonewall National Monument. Their fight is our fight.

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Mass firings of FAA workers - at a time when they already have serious staffing problems - would be dangerous at any time. Musk and Trump doing this weeks after the deadliest crash in years is stupid beyond belief. www.cnn.com/2025/02/16/p...

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European leaders were hopeful they could work with the Trump administration on the Ukraine war and other issues. But comments last week by several U.S. officials have poured cold water on such hopes.

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Manchester Citys Stürmerin Khadija Shaw wurde nach einer Niederlage gegen Arsenal rassistisch beleidigt. Jetzt stand sie nach einer Verletzungspause wieder in der Startelf und setzte nach ihrem Führungstreffer ein deutliches Zeichen.

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Hammer and Hoe: Alabama Communists during the Great Depression by Robin D. G. Kelley "The result was a remarkably resilient movement forged in a racist world that had little tolerance for radicals." uncpress.org/book/9781469... #BlackHistoryMonth #IlloLibBHM 📚 @uncpress.bsky.social

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Saw #CaptainAmerica #BraveNewWorld, it's good. Not sure why it's getting all the hate that it is. Is it groundbreaking? No, but why are you expecting it to be? Sometimes a super movie is just that and that's okay

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5 New Yorkers charged in disappearance, death of Minnesota transgender man search.app/T38NDUh418yL...

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Next time someone tells you that the budget for the National Park Service is bloated, let them know that this department's funding is less than one-fifteenth of one percent of the entire federal budget.

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Wow.

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NEW: Trump and Musk’s efforts to shrink the government have left the country’s wildland firefighting force unprepared for the approaching wildfire season. One federal employee likened the funding freeze to a “massive sledgehammer” hitting the force.

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Schon vor Beginn der Sicherheitskonferenz sorgte J.D. Vance für Aufregung in Europa. Bei einem Gespräch mit deutschen Spitzenpolitikern legte der US-Vizepräsident nun nach. Dabei dürfte es jedoch nicht bleiben.

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Don't think for a minute that the Trump administration is going to stop with Stonewall National Monument. Their war on DEI will impact every historic park, including Civil War battlefields. It is just a matter of time before front line interpreters are impacted. 🗃️ abcnews.go.com/US/transgend...

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Scoop: The databases powering DOGE.gov are insecure, and people outside the government have already pushed their own updates to the site to prove it: www.404media.co/anyone-can-p...

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Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game. The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.

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SCOOP: Nancy Mace's so-called "victim hotline" isn't a hotline—it's a voicemail that nobody answers (@juliannemcshane.bsky.social called 3x).

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It's weird to see so many people saying "why is no one protesting this" when there are many huge protests. It's weird to see so many people saying "why isn't the media covering this" when there are many articles every day. I don't know if you're not paying attention or are stirring shit.

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New Episode of #BFWorld #Podcast! Did you know that many of the food traditions that define cuisine in the United States have roots in African American culinary history? Join Food Historian Diane M. Spivey for an exploration of the rich and complex legacy of African & African American foodways.

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Canadian MP Charlie Angus: Wasn’t it just a week ago that we were supposed to get a 30-day pause? And now, suddenly, he’s focused on steel and aluminum imports? No one in Canada is surprised. Did anyone actually believe this guy? That his word meant anything? He’s a criminal.

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On this day in 2010, "Snoverkill" -- the second blockbuster snowstorm in 4 days -- began, dumping 6-15" on top of the 18-36" from Snowmageddon. Do you remember? More info at cwg.live

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Like most tech-bro schemes, DOGE is just a rip-off of something older and better: The US Government Accountability Office. But while DOGE is a front for a posting-obsessed billionaire to do heart surgery with a chainsaw, the GAO is a 100+-year-old agency that actually does what DOGE pretends to do.

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His Majesty. Postcard from my collection, mailed 1907.

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Melania Trump Holds Paint Swatches Up Against Bellowing Void

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Had a chat with an old Dublin friend, who is an oil painter with a snappy view of the world. He said: “the only things digital has to do with art are cameras & foreplay!”

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Italian politicians want action against a hunting party that included the president's son, who they accuse of allegedly killing a ruddy shelduck. One Italian paper called it the "Donald duck crisis."

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📚✍️ History matters more than ever. OAH Pres. David W. Blight and Exec. Dir. Beth English teamed up to pen a powerful piece. Read their insights and learn why preserving historical accuracy and integrity is vital. newrepublic.com/article/1912...

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Tariffs are now in effect on goods from China, and imports from Canada and Mexico could be next (again). Americans are likely to see higher prices on a wide variety of products as a result.

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We need more biopics of chaotic bisexuals, I second this

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Judge rules that Black church in DC, which won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys, now gains control over the trademark “Proud Boys.” The far-right group is barred from selling any related merchandise or symbols without the consent of the church. Gift link:

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The start of week three:

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JUST IN: Winter weather advisories issued for much of DC area because of sleet and freezing rain expected Wednesday night into Thursday morning. See more at cwg.live

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Conservatives Have Big Plans for D.C. Public Schools - The American Prospect search.app/c6S37veuNCAW...

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"At their best, the humanities are a laboratory to cultivate essential skills for critically assessing the status quo and imagining better alternatives in both political and economic life." bit.ly/4hJBu1u

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In Germany they are protesting the far right, in the US 🤷🏻‍♀️.

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