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We just released an enormous trove of US labor market data, all compiled from government surveys, now under threat The @epi.org State of Working America Data Library provides comprehensive data on the US jobs and wages, with detailed cuts by demographics, over time and across states data.epi.org

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Homelessness is at record highs in Vermont, but the state isn't tracking deaths of those who are unhoused. @sevendaysvt.bsky.social and @vermontpublic.bsky.social identified at least 82 people who died while apparently homeless between 2021 and 2024. Important reporting:

submitted 72 days ago • 2 comments

The United States Military Academy has just eliminated all Cadet clubs and activities for POC. Most of these have existed for decades like the Society of Black Engineers. They were there when I was a Cadet in 1987. All of the religious ones remain. This isn’t DEI. It’s white Christian Nationalism.

submitted 72 days ago • 2798 comments

We're living George Orwell's 1984: IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH.

submitted 73 days ago • 1261 comments

Suggestion to Americans: If you used a current bank account with funds on a recent tax return, it may be wise to contact your bank and request a change. Account and routing numbers are accessible, and Elon Musk’s staff have access to this information. Stay safe and protect your assets.

submitted 73 days ago • 302 comments

🚨BREAKING: The Federal Bureau of Investigation Agents Association files federal court lawsuit against Department of Justice over the improper targeting of agents previously involved in politically sensitive investigation. For more details follow @democracydocket.com. www.democracydocket.com

submitted 73 days ago • 508 comments

OPM is planning to fire all employees on probation (less than one year of employment). Agencies have until noon on Wednesday to submit a list of probationary employees to the OPM and indicate whether they wish to retain them—though it has been stated that this will not make a difference.

submitted 73 days ago • 271 comments

We see all of you, D.C. Please, America, help us. Thank you—you give us hope.

submitted 73 days ago • 167 comments

#NothingButProtests We will be restricting social media posting tomorrow to coverage of the protests, and ask everyone to do the same. Let’s overwhelm the algorithms and make it wall-to-wall protests. Share/Copy/Paste

submitted 73 days ago • 17 comments

The @nationalsecuritylaw.org OPM lawsuit that has been pending in the background got a boost today, when the plaintiffs were granted the ability to proceed under pseudonyms by Chief Judge James Boasberg. They have now filed a motion for a TRO, and the case was assigned to Judge Randolph Moss.

submitted 73 days ago • 21 comments

This is so incredibly insane

submitted 73 days ago • 1239 comments

Federal health workers are expressing fear and alarm after a website called “DEI Watch List” published the photos, names and public information of a number of workers across health agencies, describing them as “targets.”

submitted 73 days ago • 910 comments

Our coalition has grown rapidly, now standing strong with over 92,000 federal employees. We are united by our oath and our commitment to hold the line. Every day, more of us are being targeted simply for speaking the truth to America.

submitted 73 days ago • 390 comments

For all federal employees: Before you are locked out of your systems, ensure you have copies of unclassified performance appraisals, awards & other relevant personnel docs. If you have access to your office, grab your more important personal items sooner rather than later.

submitted 76 days ago • 325 comments

I’ve had a couple of folks reach out to me and tell me Musk is at the VA Central Office. Can anyone else confirm this?

submitted 73 days ago • 210 comments

It wild to me that DOGE would actually send “contracts” with shoddy and suspect legal language to federal career attorneys that even non-lawyers would recognize as bullshit.

submitted 73 days ago • 1014 comments

The Trump administration blamed the dismantling of USAID on its workers’ high levels of “insubordination.” Nothing like gaslighting America.

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NEW: You can help federal workers! We are fundraising for legal expenses. I have applied for non-profit status so your pledge could be tax deductible! Help support and defend our civil servants here, and please share widely 🙏 Patreon.com/fedoath

submitted 73 days ago • 339 comments

New resignation emails have been sent out with added fine print and stricter terms. Some contracts now require employees to work through February 28 before being placed on paid leave by March 1, contradicting earlier claims that no work would be required.

submitted 73 days ago • 410 comments

The 🍊 🤡 Lies Again sharing old photos claiming he brought water to So Cal 🖕

submitted 73 days ago • 2 comments

How it started. How it's going www.democracydocket.com

submitted 74 days ago • 129 comments

Approximately 20 members of Elon Musk’s staff have begun working within the Education Department. They have gained access to multiple sensitive internal systems, including a financial aid dataset containing the personal information of millions of students enrolled in the federal student aid program.

submitted 74 days ago • 919 comments

I love this LA energy 😃

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The county library system just put out a hell of a statement about the EOs, telling us they're bullshit and the libraries are here for the whole community no matter what. I am so proud of them. Goddamn I love librarians.

submitted 74 days ago • 67 comments

Last night Kendrick won as many Grammys for Not Like Us as Drake has won in his entire career. I would simply never show my face in public again

submitted 74 days ago • 22 comments

This is Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll. Last Friday he refused Justice Department order to identify & assist in firing all agents involved in Jan. 6 riot cases, He is said to have pushed back forcefully. Thank you Brian Driscoll!🇺🇸

submitted 74 days ago • 1391 comments

Just so y'all know - the dude that hijacked the federal government couldn't get clearance because of his drug use and ties to foreign nationals. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

submitted 74 days ago • 24 comments

Deport Elon Musk. Pass it on

submitted 74 days ago • 53 comments

Market Manipulation on a Grand Level

submitted 74 days ago • 0 comments

This exactly

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Every time.

submitted 74 days ago • 91 comments

Pretty sure the tariffs announcement was meant to distract us from the dismantling of the government. Mexico and Canada decided not to play along.

submitted 74 days ago • 99 comments

Keep the momentum going

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This appears to be an announcement by Musk and the attorney for the Stop the Steal domestic-extremist movement (Martin, now posing as a lawman rather than a criminal) that anyone who opposes the ongoing fascist coup will be arrested and jailed. We are getting ever closer to The Point of No Return.

submitted 74 days ago • 297 comments

Brief break from hawking The Onion to tell everyone I just subscribed to Wired. Please support publications who do brave work right now. www.wired.com/v2/offers/wi...

submitted 74 days ago • 268 comments

The Trump admin's request for the raw material of a "60 Minutes" segment is raising red flags across the media industry. Lawyers and researchers who follow the FCC are raising First Amendment concerns over the inquiry AND about CBS's willingness to hand it over >>> www.cnn.com/2025/02/03/m...

submitted 74 days ago • 28 comments

Trump and the GOP are trying to repeal a Biden admin rule that requires lead water pipes to be replaced. Tens of millions of people, including children, would continue to have contaminated drinking water if the rules are revoked. So the GOP is the party of lead poisoning now?

submitted 74 days ago • 399 comments