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And yet, the GOP will do nothing.

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I'm gonna keep reposting examples of people not taking shit because it's important for us to see that you can, simply, reject the shit. Say "Uh... no no no, we will not be tolerating that."

submitted 1 day ago • 71 comments

Uh oh.

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Susan Collins chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee and has the power to push back against the Trump-Musk misuse of federal funds. If you live in Maine and are ... concerned? troubled? worried? ... let her know and let her know often.

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Public comment is now open for passport gender marker changes. You can go here to go to each of the three proposed passport rules, and submit comment. My suggestion: be unique, argue for trans-inclusive policies, against the constitutionality of the changes, etc. www.reddit.com/r/Passports/...

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“the United States is not a startup. The federal government exists to do all of the things that are definitionally not profitable, that serve the public good rather than protect investor profits. (The vast majority of startups also fail, something the United States cannot afford to do.)”

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Every time @skypeascientist.bsky.social gets a new monthly supporter, I literally heave a sigh of relief. The last 2 years ~1/2 of our income has come from merch, which is okay, but really exhausting when that work is to support the main work. Become a donor here: givebutter.com/SupportSAS25

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This is a great thread. All y’all should be reading @tkingfisher.com

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I love plunging my hands into moist soil and ripping out weeds.

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Kamala was right. And it only took him less than 30 days to roll over for Putin.

submitted 3 days ago • 2182 comments

Today I wrote to Fox News and told them it was time to acknowledge that Trump is leading us into disaster, and they should take the lead in pointing this out. It won’t do any good but it felt better than writing to my reps who are already fighting hard.

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Disgusting!

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You know what you call a government that rounds up its political enemies? You call it a dictatorship.

submitted 5 days ago • 150 comments

It is a totally fun loony podcast with a modicum of useful information as well!

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The stunning Indigenous Canada flag created by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Curtis Wilson. His design for the flag is meant to represent First Nations in Canada to the public. In reflection, with gratitude and humility 🙏.

submitted 7 days ago • 33 comments

The 50501 Movement has planned protests at all 50 state capitols and the U.S. Capitol on Presidents’ Day at noon. While mainstream media isn’t covering it, many YouTubers have stepped up to provide coverage.

submitted 7 days ago • 300 comments

Postcards To Swing States, getting the vote out for Wisconsin’s April 1st election.

submitted 7 days ago • 1 comment

Incompetence in Washington puts every American at risk, no matter how you voted. No one should be happy that the DOGE team - the same folks who randomly published classified U.S. security information online today - wants access to your bank account & Social Security numbers.

submitted 7 days ago • 2698 comments

ATTN FEDERAL WORKERS: I’ll say this again: download all your SF-50s, performance evals, and your eOPF. Now. Print hard copies. And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...

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How much Elon Musk makes from the government a day: $8 million. How much a senior on Social Security gets a day: $65 Note: In 2024 alone, Musk’s enterprises were awarded approximately $3 billion across nearly 100 federal contracts, averaging about $8 million per day.

submitted 9 days ago • 145 comments

As @hcrichardson.bsky.social suggested, call out their lies! Please DO share on your other social media platforms and #Resist !

submitted 9 days ago • 16 comments

Interesting: the State Department’s procurement forecast detailing a $400 million order for "armored Tesla" has now been edited to "armored electric vehicles." The document shows the edit was made tonight at 9:12 p.m. -- after it was highlighted in reports

submitted 9 days ago • 1457 comments

Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.

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I try calling the Capital Switchboard every day, but it’s either busy or not answering. I tried emailing the White House comments, but it was undeliverable after 48 hours.

submitted 10 days ago • 1 comment

Just saw a farmer say, "you don't have to admit you were wrong, you have to admit you were lied to, " and idk that seems like a good framing to call people in

submitted 13 days ago • 102 comments

That’s nothing. I found 13 contracts awarded to SpaceX since December totaling $77M. 1/

submitted 10 days ago • 551 comments

I have been reading the Tristan Strong books to Son and we’re enjoying them. Engagingly written and fun, with cool modernized versions of Black folktales! As a bonus, the books have given me the opportunity to talk a little with Son about slavery & stuff in US history.

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O’DONNELL: The “most powerless image ever” of a US President @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com www.thedailybeast.com/lawrence-odo...

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We got a message from the university to remove any use of the "DEI", "diversity", "equity", or "inclusion" from all public-facing documents. They said that even "biodiversity" is being flagged by the federal government. We live in the dumbest timeline.

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"For the Army now, it's 'Blacks need not apply' and it breaks my heart." that's a quote from an ACTIVE DUTY U.S. ARMY GENERAL.

submitted 11 days ago • 126 comments

I am not always saying this, but I may start.

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This is my cat.

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I’ll try 5 Calls . I just subscribed to 5 Calls Newsletter! buttondown.com/5calls

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I could not care less about the Stupor Bowl.

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“Like nearly all the young Urrsley students, like the youth of Russia, Germany, Italy, he hates the liberals, and can offer plenty of reasons for his hatred. But the real reason is probably that liberalism has been succeeding for a hundred years…A Fearful Joy, Joyce Cary, 1961. Scene set in 1934.

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Tesla earned $2.3 billion in the United States in 2024. You'd think it paid a lot in taxes, right? Well it paid precisely $0 in federal income taxes last year. You want waste and fraud? Look at what some big corporations and the rich are getting away with.

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