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NEW: DOGE staffers tried to assign a team to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting after President Trump's purported firing of three board members last month. CPB leaders denied that request, citing federal law spelling out its independence from government. More on @npr.org:

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i remember white south africans being stupid and evil but maybe that’s just the mandela effect

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New followers: As we wait to see who Trump picks to lead (and/or dismantle) the federal Education Department, let me tell you about the book I wrote. It investigates the origins of the “anti-woke,” “anti-CRT,” anti-trans movement that Trump tried to tap into. Here's what I found 🧵

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because of these chucklefucks it is a miracle that we go a day without a passenger airline crash

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🧵 NEW: DEI thriving globally. U.S. embassies sent letters to EU countries demanding end to DEI. Their response? “'I’m reminded of what Glinda the Good Witch said to the Wicked Witch of the West: ‘You have no power here. Be gone,’' said Levine Stearns." @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/pklein...

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If I were a member of Congress I would have already introduced a bill prohibiting ICE agents from wearing face masks and requiring them to wear official identification at all times

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Article I, Section 9, Clause 8: “no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.”

submitted 2 days ago • 2259 comments

Amen to this! 💙

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Your dads hope you had the loveliest Mother's Day weekend! 👨🏻‍🤝‍👨🏼💙🥩🌲

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Could you imagine the response if a democratic president said they didn’t know if they had to uphold the Constitution? How fast would the articles of impeachment be drawn ? 20 minutes at the most

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How about some basic rules? --All law enforcement officers should wear identification --No law enforcement officers should be allowed masks --All law enforcement officers should wear and use body cams ...oh and... --All law enforcement officers should understand, respect & follow the law

submitted 3 days ago • 907 comments

Water. Moisturizer. Boundaries. More of each, every day!

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Love thy neighbor doesn’t come with fine print.

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Civil disobedience by an elected official defending his constituents is something we should applaud. This is bringing the fight… www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2025/05/09/n...

submitted 3 days ago • 502 comments

Location for their burning is still TBD, per pool.

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this guy hates this country, its laws and its traditions

submitted 3 days ago • 1512 comments

This will NEVER get old‼️🤣🤣🤣

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In the face of devastating attacks against LGBTQ+ youth, our Welcoming Schools program is more vital than ever for schools across the country. LGBTQ+ youth deserve to flourish and be themselves without fear of persecution. Read the full report: hrc.im/WSReport

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Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, NY’s oldest law firm, has found that its $100-million pro bono deal with Trump is backfiring as angry employees jump ship. It made the deal to avoid punitive damages from Trump’s executive orders targeting firms he said were “weaponizing” the legal system against him.

submitted 4 days ago • 142 comments

At last, moral leadership from an American who now leads much of the world’s faithful. No wonder we are all profoundly hopeful.

submitted 4 days ago • 374 comments

nothing good has ever come from presenting disabled and sick people as a literal threat to the nation

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NOAA has announced it will no longer be updating its Billion Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters database. (This is "in alignment with evolving priorities, statutory mandates & staffing changes") Here are the 27 $1bn weather-related disasters that hit the US last year:

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49 years ago, Madeline Kahn hosted SNL. Gilda as Baba Wawa, interviews Madeline as Marlene Dietrich. And a comedy masterclass ensues 😂

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✅ DEI Employer of the Day Macy's Stephen Miller's group filed a federal complaint against Macy’s in 2023 for 'illegal racial discrimination,' citing the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion. Macy's now: "We are embedding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion throughout our business strategy"

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I slow clapped for this at my desk. Well done.

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BILL GATES: “The picture of the world’s richest man killing the world’s poorest children is not a pretty one.” @financialtimes.com www.ft.com/content/bdd9...

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Thank you!🙏

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✅ DEI Employers of the Day™ 300+ corporations and brands state their commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI or by any other name). Do you know of a company that states its commitment to diversity and inclusion? Submit your suggestions here: www.impactivize.org/nominate-a-c...

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👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

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🔥 New reporting from Retail Brew reveals that The Home Depot has quietly scrubbed its website of diversity and inclusion references. Meanwhile over at Lowe's they’re reading the room on DEI. www.retailbrew.com/stories/2025...

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💥 BREAKING: Shareholders of Gilead Sciences voted today to reject an anti-DEI proposal, 99-1 percent. Proposal called for review of risks from DEI policies for suppliers. GILD Board: "Gilead’s commitment to the principles of inclusion and diversity is longstanding and integral to how we do business"

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NEW ACELA SIGHTING in Washington, D.C.!!!!! @amtrak.com 🚆💙

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If a person is willing to raise their hand, swear an oath to our Constitution, complete all training they’re required to have and serve this nation, offering their lives in our defense, they deserve to wear the uniform of the United States.

submitted 6 days ago • 23 comments

During Jewish American History Month, we honor the achievements, contributions and sacrifices of Jewish Americans, especially those made for democracy and freedom. We must continue to reject antisemitism and everyone who seeks to weaponize it to gain power.

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Orlando City Commissioner Tony Ortiz just switched from Republican to Democratic. “The Republican Party is not the party I signed up with... The marginalization of Latinos and immigrants—many of whom have helped build this country—is not leadership. It’s fear-based politics.”

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