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Dust deposition on Curiosity rover - sol 84 to sol 868 - From Thomas Appéré (thomasappere.bsky.social) - https://flic.kr/p/qTt5dS

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The Phrygian cap is a garment that dates back to antiquity. In the Roman Republic, freed slaves would wear it to signify their freedom. It's also used as a symbol of freedom by the French and American Republics. It seems we need it again to remind ourselves that WE HAVE NO KING.

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These politicians really think that DOGE is a good thing, so they're creating a "mini me" of DOGE. It's actually very stupid, because the state has been heavily under Republican control for more than two decades. They'd have to accept all of their own corruption . www.kxan.com/news/texas-p...

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The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 90 cases across seven counties, the state health department posted online Friday, and 16 people are hospitalized. Measles is a highly contagious disease. Here’s what you should know about how to protect yourself against measles.

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US Releases First Official Picture Of Secretive X-37B Space Plane In Orbit. Operated by the Space Force's Rapid Capabilities Office, the 29-foot-long X-37B with a 15-foot wingspan is designed to test advanced technologies. www.ndtv.com/world-news/u...

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Here is an instrument I invented, play and write for. It's a Bamboo stalk with 8 strings spiraling around it. Played with a bow it sounds something like Cello with a more harmonic rich tone. It's pretty tall, about 6 and a half feet in height. Enjoy! : ] #art #music #workshop #instruments

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The number of bugs in security patches for #Microsoft #Windows 11 (and 10) in the last months is staggering. What's going on? Broken USB Audio, Bluetooth. Can't install Linux in dual boot. Now Windows Explorer is broken? Who's writing these patches, the DOGE minions? www.zdnet.com/article/wind...

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🚨BREAKING: @democracyforward.org sues on behalf of unions, retirees to block access to personal and sensitive data at SSA. This case comes after SSA commissioner stepped down due to concerns about DOGE accessing data. Visit www.democracydocket.com for details.

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🚨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.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that he was firing Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the first female officer to rise to the Navy’s top job of Chief of Naval Operations, and would be looking for her replacement.

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President Trump fired Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday, sidelining a history-making fighter pilot and respected officer as part of a campaign to rid the military of diversity and equity in the ranks. www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-f...

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Good morning and Happy Thursday to everyone who agrees with General Milley that Americans do not owe our allegiance to a King, Queen, or a wannabe dictator. We owe our allegiance to the Constitution. Fuck the nonsense trump says about being a king.

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Our kids are watching. www.mediaite.com/news/elon-mu...

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It's no understatement to say the Elon Musk is the most dangerous man alive. He's an existential threat to everyone on this planet if he's not stopped.

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Layoffs begin at the IRS, as DOGE cuts collide with tax season www.axios.com/2025/02/20/i...

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I can't believe how naive this is. The "buyout" is not legal. There's no mechanism to enforce it. The Republicans will not cooperate, so legislation won't pass. And legitimizing the buyout doesn't help. I'm going to stop listening to billionaires. They're clearly out of touch with reality.

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau exists to protect Americans from predatory lenders, junk fees, and fraud. Shutting it down does nothing more than give sketchy companies a free pass to prey on the public. We’re not going to let that happen.

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It’s time for Americans to withhold their taxes | Judith Levine

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In my time, it was a microATX Windows PC stuffed in the dashboard, the power supply hidden in the glove compartment, and a touchscreen folded in the armrest 😁

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No bottom www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/n...

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And what's the point of this other than cruelty? A stop-work order by the Interior Department halts legal work for children who crossed the border without their parents. www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...

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🚨BREAKING: Federal Court GRANTS @democracyforward.org request to allow expedited discovery in lawsuit challenging DOGE access to Department of Labor data. First instance of discovery being permitted in the Trump accountability cases. Visit Democracy Docket for more info. www.democracydocket.com

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Mexico relaunches 'Made in Mexico' brand as US tariffs loom in.investing.com/news/world-n...

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Lawrence O'Donnell Calls Out Trump For Closing JFK Library: Lawrence O'Donnell pointed out that the presidential libraries of Republican presidents remained open. Only the JFK Presidential Library was closed.

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Veteran federal prosecutor Denise Cheung resigns over bank freeze order, rather than carry out what she described as orders from Trump-appointed officials to take actions unsupported by evidence. www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...

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When other countries we often look down upon actually have us beat in the 🥚🥚 department.

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NEW VIDEO: A new blockbuster lawsuit by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro may be part of the key to unlock trillions of dollars of funds being unlawfully held by the Trump administration. Paige and I explain. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa6t...

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Spain's population is predicted to halve by 2100. To avert this, Spain has encouraged immigration. Since then, unemployment has dropped and the economy soared. There's a moral here, somewhere (Thanks to Dr JG of Sussex for pointing this article out to me). www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...

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Convair 880 -'Elvis has left the building; in his Convair 880 !' This is one of the rarest four-engined jet airliners., as well as being the fastest, with a top speed of 615mph. Yes, the washbasins are gold-plated, and you can't look out of the windows (Elvis didn't want to) What a gem! See Alt !🛩️📍

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🚨BREAKING: @democracyforward.org files emergency lawsuit to halt DOGE from taking taxpayer data at the IRS. Visit Democracy Docket for full coverage. www.democracydocket.com

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So who's in charge of DOGE?!? Is the White House playing a cat and mouse game with the judges? "La la la la, you can't catch me" The supervillain ended up being the Joker. Clownish authoritarian government. 🤡 www.npr.org/2025/02/18/g...

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I'm one of the older Gen Xers. I cannot tell you how angry I am that all of this is happening a decade before I'm eligible to collect benefits. I'll probably have to work until the day I die.

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NEWSY: The White House confirms tonight that Elon Musk is NOT the administrator of DOGE and is not even technically part of it. He's a "senior adviser to the president" like Anita Dunn, they say. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Trump Administration Tries to Bring Back Nuclear Weapons Workers abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...

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The top Social Security official stepped down after Elon Musk’s team sought access to the agency’s sensitive data about millions of Americans.

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If you’re not confirmed by the Senate then you have no business meddling in the lives of MILLIONS of Americans We are suing DOGE for violating the constitution & illegally seizing power I’ll discuss tonight @ 8PM ET on @insidewithpsaki.msnbc.com 👇 statedemocracydefenders.org/fund/new-law...

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Argentine FAFO

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The effect of stupidity combined with hate: These lines of text: "Diversity of state specific certification" "Development of MSDs may be related to genetic causes, gender, age, and other factors." Caused OSHA to trash publications because they included the words "diversity" and "gender"

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