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There is some good books on the history of the postal service. Here an idea. Let’s all start buying them from independent bookstores and taking them (or mailing them) to our representatives offices.

submitted 6 hours ago • 0 comments

Today marks the last day of my mother’s 45 years at FPIA and JSI. In her career she has helped so many - especially women and girls. I am proud of your work. John Snow, Inc. mission is to improve people’s lives around the world through greater health, education, and socioeconomic equity.

submitted 8 days ago • 1 comment

“Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health.” Albert Camus

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

So proud that my sister’s law firm is among the firms pissing Musk off and taking Trump on!

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

The Trump Administration has fired the top government ethics official. The independent agency is responsible for preventing ethics violations and conflicts of interest in the Executive Branch. You can’t make this stuff up.

submitted 11 days ago • 148 comments

The CFPB was dismantled over the weekend, with all activities suspended, its funding reduced to zero, and its headquarters temporarily closed—removing a crucial layer of oversight for consumer-facing financial companies. Staff members ordered to cease all ‘supervision and examination activities.

submitted 12 days ago • 222 comments

Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.

submitted 15 days ago • 6591 comments

Think firing the entire federal workforce will save America money? Federal civilian employees account for just 4% of the federal budget. Even if someone like Musk—or any president—fired all of us, it wouldn’t make much of a dent in government spending. Don’t fall for it.

submitted 17 days ago • 235 comments

Senator Andy Kim just went to the USAID building, talked to the security guard there to confirm employees are being barred entry, and then did a press gaggle right there in front to call it out. This is doing something. This is making an effort on messaging. Other Democratic lawmakers: take notes.

submitted 19 days ago • 1568 comments