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NEW: Several groups representing “startup nations”—tech hubs exempt from the taxes and regulations that apply to the countries where they are located—are drafting Congressional legislation to create “freedom cities” in the US that would be similarly free from federal laws, WIRED has learned.

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what dumbasses

submitted 3 days ago • 719 comments

Trudeau is absolute class.

submitted 5 days ago • 91 comments

I just pledged! www.kickstarter.com/projects/gov...

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No sir. You stood up for all of America

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Rodriguez: They're slashing staff, crushing unions, and selling out the VA for what? So billionaires can make more money while veterans sit on waitlists. Our president was asleep while Moscow was at the wheel. Veterans don't trust him. He’s not one of us.

submitted 4 days ago • 156 comments

Look what's happening at the French Embassy in Washington DC.

submitted 5 days ago • 686 comments

I have to say I kind of admire the restraint ProPublica showed with its understated headline. At the same time, I must say that the headline that I would have written— “SENATOR BANGS MILITARY LOBBYISTS” —would have been clearer and gotten more clicks.

submitted 5 days ago • 316 comments

The FAA canceling a long-term contract with Verizon in favor of Starlink—while ignoring long-established protocol—stinks of corruption. Elon Musk is risking your safety while he lines his own pockets with taxpayer money. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

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"Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Sen. Chris Murphy, Sen. Ron Wyden, and others announced they will not be attending Trump’s lie-filled propaganda-fest tonight. 'I think it’s gonna be a farce,' Murphy said, calling it “a maga pep rally.” Wyden will be holding a virtual town hall, open to everyone."

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If this doesn't capture this administration perfectly I don't know what does

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My latest purchases from Thrift Books. Democracy is on my mind.

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If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company. It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create. They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms. I’m happy to invest and/or help

submitted 8 days ago • 3519 comments

Emergency video: The Ukraine travesty t.co/GUplJZpdRs

submitted 9 days ago • 240 comments

For folks asking if I'm going to attend Trump's joint address to Congress next week: no. Instead, I'm choosing to hear directly from Oregonians and will be hosting an open-to-all town hall on Facebook live. Oregonians can submit questions in advance here:

submitted 9 days ago • 757 comments

I have written a short statement responding to mass firings today of #NOAA / National Weather Service (#NWS) staff (which were concentrated among recent hires as well as highly experienced staff who had recently been promoted). Please see below screenshot & below for full text.

submitted 10 days ago • 64 comments

The U.S. has two tsunami warning centers, both operated by NOAA. Employees were terminated from these centers today. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center covers Hawaiʻi, and now it is less safe to be near the beach. www.tsunami.gov

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Teacher Librarians are being eliminated at every school site in the Grossmont Union High School District in California. Please sign and share the petition to tell the GUHSD Board to retain these positions. www.fightforthefirst.org/petitions/sa...

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Buy from thrift books. Fuck Amazon. #bezos #thriftbooks #amazon

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Arizona AG Kris Mayes, New Mexico AG Raul Torrez, and Oregon AG Dan Rayfield will begin holding Community Impact Hearings — a national series of townhalls "to hear from the public about the impact of federal firings and DOGE funding freezes across the country." The first will be in Phoenix March 5.

submitted 11 days ago • 761 comments

I shared this note with the owner of the Washington Post this morning.

submitted 11 days ago • 1161 comments

Legislative Preview: The Ticking Time Bombs: www.govtrack.us/posts/481/20...

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Dear Europe, Trump completely melts under pushback. So push back.

submitted 13 days ago • 736 comments

Please estroy this myth and share if you have visited and researched in a library this past year! RT And give a shout out to your favorite library you have ever visited. #Genealogy #History #Library

submitted 13 days ago • 31 comments

This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps. www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...

submitted 14 days ago • 2968 comments

There's going to be news about a woman illegally detained and being forcely removed from a Coeur d'Alene Idaho Town Hall meeting taking place at the high school by men that would not identify themselves wearing plain clothes because she opposed the republican viewpoints. youtube.com/shorts/hhJdH...

submitted 15 days ago • 673 comments

This is so smart. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social , thoughts ? And if you see this. A reminder. This is not Twitter. You can engage here and have thoughtful discussions ! We all look forward to reading your thoughts

submitted 23 days ago • 6077 comments

This week’s legislative recap with notes on missing members and nomination hearings: www.govtrack.us/posts/470/20...

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