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I have made two donations in the past 24 hrs to support Ukraine. 🇺🇦 Will you join me and encourage others, too? My dear Ukrainian American friend recommends the US-based nonprofit Liberty Ukraine: www.libertyukraine.org United24 is another good option, too. u24.gov.ua

Russia and China, have ramped up recruitment efforts targeting US federal employees—particularly those recently fired or at risk of termination. These efforts are unfolding aggressively on LinkedIn, where adversaries are reaching out under the guise of job opportunities, networking, and consulting.

“DO YOUR JOB!” TEXAS: @RepKeithSelf’s turn

Whenever you welcome guests, treat them with kindness, grace and respect. Simple as that.

CALL TO ACTION: Call your representatives at (202) 224-3121 and ask what criteria they plan to use when “vetting” their constituents.

Some 1,000 NPS employees were fired, and hiring for seasonal positions was delayed. Here's what to know about the impacts already being felt at parks, and what it could mean for the busy season.

Dark skies reflect my sadness at the firings of all the humans that help keep the #GreatLakes as healthy as possible. Tonight I mourn the loss of the 14 @usfws.bsky.social employees that kept the invasive sea lamprey at bay. My fishery will be hurt. 😢😢🌊🌊

Horrifying… but true.

President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.

"working to swiftly rectify the situation..." www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...

Letters went out to federal workers this morning stating they were fired due to poor performance. However, all employees had been rated as “exceptional” performers by their supervisors. Please keep these records and pursue wrongful termination claims. Let the lawsuits begin.

GREED

Europe can’t rely on the strength of the transatlantic relationship to help contain Russia’s threat – it must lead from the front and be the true force of support that Ukraine needs. Not just for Ukraine’s sake, but for a free and sovereign Europe.

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Resistance to Trump's despotism is growing...and it's working. Earlier this week, Team Big Picture talked with California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta about the important work he's doing to resist Trump in the courts.

REPOST if you support our federal workforce and know how dedicated they are to their jobs. Show them you appreciate them!

Convicted felon Donald Trump's administration “evicted former Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan from her home with three hours of notice on Tuesday — not even enough time to gather her personal effects” www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

The basic public school allotment per public ed student was $6,669 in 23. This bill calls for $10k per private school student.

Senator Adam Schiff torched Kash Patel: "Mr. Patel may be, I don't know, but he may be the first nominee for FBI Director in history who felt it necessary to plead the 5th." BOOM! 🔥

Women deserve to know the TRUTH about the impact of Texas' total abortion ban. Today, I along with Rep. Gerry Connolly, Rep. Summer Lee, and Rep. Ayanna Pressley sent ANOTHER letter calling on Texas to explain why it won't release maternal mortality data from the past 2 years after Dobbs.

Pete on Trump’s monstrous, racist DEI-blaming lies

Wow. Caroline Kennedy breaks her silence on RFK Jr in a message to Senators: “We grew up together. It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because Bobby himself is a predator. He enjoyed showing off by putting baby chickens & mice in a blender to feed to his hawks.”

Breaking - Caroline Kennedy speaks out on RFK jr. calls him a “predator” www.threads.net/@jackuno/pos...

This is what’s supposed to happen …

#NeverForget

Agree - 🤮

After Trump ordered the US to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, Bloomberg Philanthropies and other U.S. climate funders announced that they will “ensure the United States meets its global climate obligations.” www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

A beautiful tribute that speaks volumes to their friendship, their collaborations, and David Lynch's impact.

Third largest super-volcano in the U.S. (much smaller than Yellowstone and Long Valley). #geology #nature #hiking #OptOutside #NewMexico #JemezMountains #landscape #travel #daytrip

“When women are free to make their own decisions about their lives and to follow our dreams, we are unstoppable.” Cecile was a force of nature. May her memory be a blessing. 19thnews.org/2025/01/ceci...

Signs of the new year - packed yoga class and a run on broccoli.

Some cities have parks. #Albuquerque does as well, but you don't need to go far to enjoy natural resources. Cibola National Forest on the east side, the river bosque running through the valley, the volcanoes on the west side, and wildlife areas in town. Lots of great metro #hiking and #biking.

This is irrefutably true. Let’s see how long it lasts.

Well, well, well, would you look at that? www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202... @jenrubin.bsky.social

Junior & Charlie Kirk rounding up a few homeless people in Greenland and offering them a free lunch to put on MAGA hats to say how much they want the US to take over their country was right out of a Borat movie. Unbelievable.