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Newly retired. Former civil servant and psychology professor (not at the same time). World traveler and amateur wildlife photographer.
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This would be completely illegal. But you wouldn’t know that from reading this post, the headline, or the lede. Unbelievably bad.

submitted 1 day ago • 982 comments

No, but if you’re looking for one, I am aware of a guy you work with that was indicted four times and convicted of thirty-four felonies.

submitted 1 day ago • 5066 comments

I don't believe most (reasonable) people are looking to our democratic leaders for solutions in this moment but rather they are looking for hope. I have talked to thousands of people who are scared... and all are looking for assurance that we will be ok... EVENTUALLY. Its why I'm out here fighting

submitted 2 days ago • 346 comments

Here’s a good model for responding to this dipshit’s letters:

submitted 1 day ago • 132 comments

If you watch any sporting event in America and the commercials, it would be hard to contend that American culture tells young men that they are "bad" if they like to have a beer with friends. This is far-right, culture-war drivel.

submitted 2 days ago • 83 comments

✅ Resources for fed employees docs.google.com/document/d/1... < Google doc w/assorted resources, law suits, journalists, etc. that is being updated as things develop #socialworksky #academicsky #advocacy

submitted 5 days ago • 4 comments

🚨 PLEASE REPOST 🚨 Federal Employee Resources

submitted 2 days ago • 0 comments

DOGE recommended firing workers at: -FDA, which oversees Neuralink -FAA, which oversees SpaceX -USAID, which probed Starlink -CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X. "Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.

submitted 2 days ago • 1214 comments

I hope America is as lucky as the delta jet - everyone survives but the right wing explodes

submitted 4 days ago • 1066 comments

Zelenskyy: Trump is living in a “disinformation space”

submitted 3 days ago • 435 comments

helluva thread from the hellsite about the comically bad “savings” doge claims to have found (sorry for the weirdly sized screenshots, I had to squeeze everything into only 4 of them)

submitted 3 days ago • 93 comments

Today in National Parks News

submitted 3 days ago • 17 comments

Highlights from Vice President JD Vance’s speech at the Munich Security Conference.

submitted 4 days ago • 3 comments

"The top federal prosecutor who supervised criminal cases at the Washington D.C. U.S. Attorney's office resigned on Tuesday, citing what she described as an improper demand by Trump-appointed officials to launch a criminal probe and pursue an asset freeze." via @Reuters.com

submitted 4 days ago • 13 comments

Trump has dismantled the Aviation Security Advisory Committee. He has fired hundreds of FAA workers who did everything from maintenance and mechanics to aviation safety — and he’s threatening even more. He is putting our safety at risk. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

submitted 4 days ago • 16 comments

Here’s a better peace plan for Ukraine. “Russia, you’ve already sustained twice as many casualties as the US did in ww2. Leave Ukraine or suffer four times more, and collapse as a country in the process” Done

submitted 6 days ago • 608 comments

The Trump official currently dismantling USAID was caught in a secret meeting with a group of pro-Russian separatists in the Balkans. Those he met with are under American sanctions for trying to restart the Bosnian war in the name of Christian nationalism. 1/

submitted 5 days ago • 118 comments

Kaine: "Yesterday the DOGE guys post classified information on their website, and they had to realize, 'Oh, we didn't realize that agency was a classified agency.' You shouldn't let people rampage through offices that have classified information."

submitted 6 days ago • 298 comments

Elon Musk and Donald Trump are mass firing veterans. apnews.com/live/trump-p...

submitted 6 days ago • 645 comments

The termination of 850 Indian Health Service physicians, nurses, and dentists will have a grave impact on access to care for millions of Native Americans. Upholding our treaty obligations is not optional.

submitted 7 days ago • 834 comments

Chris Murphy: "I think this is the most serious constitutional crisis the country has faced, certainly since Watergate. The president is attempting to seize control of power, and for corrupt purposes ... he's trying to crush his opposition ... this is a red alert moment ... our democracy is at risk"

submitted 13 days ago • 695 comments

It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too. EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them. Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)

submitted 7 days ago • 1909 comments

One more photo from my January 2025 trip to Costa Rica. I think this is a Gray-headed Tanager. Photo taken 1/22/25 at Hacienda Baru, near Dominical. #birds

submitted 7 days ago • 0 comments

It’s always an honor to speak with my brothers, sisters, and siblings in AFGE who keep our country running every single day. In the face of Trump’s attacks on the federal workforce, I’m standing with workers — fighting for their jobs and their rights.

submitted 8 days ago • 6 comments

Remember that DOGE employee that JD Vance said we have to “forgive” and was rehired? Dude just followed a bunch of neo-Nazis and white nationalists on Twitter.

submitted 10 days ago • 23 comments

I forgot to hashtag! #birds

submitted 8 days ago • 1 comment

My bird for today is a Tiger Heron. Taken on the Sierpe River, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, 1/21/2025.

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

🇪🇺 "No deal will work without Europe, and Europe will continue to support Ukraine," says EU high representative Kaja Kallas. "Quick decisions are dirty deals that won't stop the war. Concessions before talks are appeasement that won't work. If Ukraine resists, Europe will increase support."

submitted 9 days ago • 35 comments

Make it so, STAT, and don't spare the syrup. (And I've never been to a Waffle House)

submitted 9 days ago • 17 comments

Donald Trump illegally fired 19 inspectors general. The law requires notice to Congress and a case-by-case justification. It is not optional. Congress must convene a bipartisan hearing to examine these unlawful acts and how they can be remedied. Immediately.

submitted 9 days ago • 212 comments

Today I'm posting a photo I took of a Yellow-crowned Night Heron. They look a bit more majestic when photographed in profile, but I think this is a cute photo. Taken on the Sierpe River, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, 1/21/2025. #birds

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

Under oath, Kash Patel said he was unaware of plans to dismiss FBI agents before he was confirmed. Today, whistleblowers revealed Patel was reportedly directing those dismissals. Covertly. Yet another reason he must be rejected.

submitted 10 days ago • 1357 comments

Green Kingfisher. Taken on the Sierpe River, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, 1/21/2025. Beautiful little birds! #birds

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

the “administrative state” in practice is a lot of very hard working, practically anonymous people doing the thankless work of making this country run and a drug-addled dipshit is slandering them in order to steal our money for himself

submitted 11 days ago • 160 comments

Cocoa Woodpecker, in Uvita Costa Rica on 1/20/2025. #birds

submitted 11 days ago • 1 comment

"It’s disgusting and, frankly, counterproductive to point out that I voted for this. To imply that I had personal free will and agency when I walked into a voting booth and picked Mayor Bomberman is insulting."

submitted 11 days ago • 20 comments