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I'm a lawyer, consultant, cat lover, true crime TV addict, and unapologetic #SocialDemocrat. A new student of Stoic philosophy, I'm trying hard to embody Stoic principles, especially after the election. #AmorFati and #MomentoMori. Please no DMs!
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It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office. Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc. Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.

Imagine my surprise when Babymama #4 showed up looking for her loot from the Ketamine King.

My new baby Tesla gone. Rivian purchased Fuck Musk!

Odd how the turns have tabled… Trump reversed course and admitted that Russia did, in fact, invade Ukraine. International news sources and independent media have stepped up to keep Americans informed.

Also if you feel strongly about Eric Adams, you should call your city councilmember to express that and ask for their position. You’d be surprised. Hochul’s stance is highly disappointing but it doesn’t come from nowhere. Press all your electeds. City elections are in 5 months. Ask candidates too.

A new website created by about a dozen federal employees, called “We the Builders,” aims to be a secure outlet for government workers to share stories about how their workplaces are being impacted by DOGE, and a place to explain the real-world impact of its access to government tech systems.

DOGE claims it "saved US $50B" Not sure if that's a one time or annual savings It's roughly $2.75 a week per American Not even enough for a small Starbucks latte 🤦🏻‍♂️ In the meantime, National Parks & museums have closed; VA & FAA employees have been fired; and people are dying overseas

Who is ready to bring it?

Just reached 290,000 followers here on Bluesky, and, well: Wow. Thank you for being part of my experience here. To celebrate this really cool milestone, I've donated to Black Girls Do STEM, because we need diversity in STEM fields more than ever these days. Onward! bgdstem.com

Get. Him. Out. Of. Our. Government.

Reply with a 💙 if you believe that we need more people like Letitia James.

Last night's Pentagon massacre is much more than realized. Not just firing the black CJCS and first woman CNO but all the senior JAG officers and hiring a man who just joined 3 different crypto firms tied to Kushner and Thiel as Chairman. I did a deep dive into it open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...

Dallas, Texas police refuse to help ICE raids! There’s just too many moving parts to this country to take it over in one fell swoop. Democracy is holding despite tremendous pressure. Don’t give up!

WaPo Page One: “If you’re going to just yell at me, that’s not going to be an effective town hall,” McCormick said .. “But we’re pissed!” a woman shouted. #GA07 www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

The DoD has never passed an audit and no doubt its spending should be reviewed. But Sec Hegseth knows little about how DoD works, and less about national security. It would be a good idea to bring in some expertise rather than just throwing the axes.  www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/p...

Just like we shouldn’t be firing FAA employees when commercial airliners are flipping upside down.

All this bullshit immediately crumbles when it's presented to anyone who's not a sympathetic cohost on your podcast

We can agree that it's shameful if it comes to fruition. I dont think there is any chance it does. I don't understand why people don't believe Zelensky is as good a negotiator as Mexico or Canada. He knows you give Trump the PR win and move on

I hope his neck genitalia gets a yeast infection.

firing for "too much DEI" is plainly firing a woman and a Black man on the presumption only white men can be qualified. this is disgusting biogtry.

This is how it’s done.

The poster child for white male mediocrity, Pete Hegseth, is firing qualified Black men and women from the military.

It has been a long and grueling week. Thank you to everyone who offered kind words of support. If you want to follow everything happening to democracy in court, while also supporting pro-democracy independent media, please sign up for Democracy Docket. www.democracydocket.com/me-subscribe...

So they removed the black chairman of the Joint Chiefs in the middle of his 4-year tour, without cause, and they're seeking to replace him with a white **retired** Air Force three-star general who lacks the requisite experience as a service chief or combatant commander? Huh, how about that

Lucky for him, he still has the treasury to rob.

3 things put us here 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄😡 RACISM MISOGYNY STUPIDITY

she made the greatest posting mistake you can make, acknowledging a dunk on you like this

More of this

So. It has officially happened. I have been officially let go from my position at CDC. I wasn’t a probationary employee. I had stellar performance reviews every year. I’ll be ok. But please understand that many worked HARD to get into these positions and were doing great public health work.

This is a drug addict who can barely put together a sentence.

Can we just make Yosemite, Sequoia, Joshua Tree, Lassen, Pinnacles and all the National Parks in California into Cal State parks? We can hire the rangers back and take care of our lands. We have 9 of the 63 National Parks here. The park rangers were treated so cruelly, and our lands are forever.

The Pentagon will fire 5,400 civilian workers next week.

Let me help those who just get mad and post. It will take years and possibly decades to build infrastructure anywhere in Ukraine to be able to mine these minerals. Then, the biggest refiner is China. It will take a decade for the first $ If Zelensky gets what he wants, who benefits the most ?

Fun fact: Today is my 666th day on Bluesky. I've been having a devilishly good time since I've been here. To celebrate this sinister accomplishment, I have made a donation to Americans United for Separation of Church and State. Here's to the next 666 days! www.au.org

John Fetterman’s staff are leaving him in droves and there are awful rumors about how he treats them. Are we sure he’s not just three Kyrsten Sinemas sitting on each other’s shoulders in a hoodie? Our latest:

#PrayForUkraine #PrayForAmerica

This x10000000000 “In other words: We, the opposition, are the majority. Take heart.” www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/they-are-a...

When Rupert Murdoch’s rags turn on you …

This is real

Dear @cnn.com, The judge did not “vacate” the trial. He adjourned it. Then he appointed an amicus curiae to argue against dismissing the charges. Who writes your headlines?

3 weeks ago, there was ONE case of a measles outbreak in West Texas. Today, there are 58 reported cases of measles outbreaks in West Texas. Good job, maga!

Damn

There have never been kings in America. The monarchy doesn't start now.

I will use every tool at my disposal to protect this country from Trump. I will litigate to defend voting rights until there are no cases left to bring. I will speak out against authoritarianism until my last breath. I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.

Reminder: Zelenskyy refused to leave Kyiv as bombs fell. Donold hid in a bunker from protesters with cardboard signs.

Happy TWENTIETH day of Black History Month! calendar.eji.org/racial-injus... #montgomerybusboycott #rosaparks #martinlutherkingjr #mlkjr #joannrobinson #ralphabernathy #blackhistorymonth

"As we navigate the sheer quantity of hate and unconstitutional extremism found within these orders, it’s essential we not let this blitzkrieg distract or deter us." - Keith Thirion