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Get in good trouble, necessary trouble.

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1. REACTED [NOFORN] 2. REDACTED [ORCON] 3. REDACTED [SI/TK] 4. REDACTED [HCS-O] 5. Responded to this stupid fucking email

We have been careful to avoid using the word coup, but it’s time to call it what it is—this is a coup. Trump signed an executive order granting only the attorney general or the president the authority to interpret laws executed by the executive branch. Can someone provide more information, please.

Seen over one the dead bird platform: "musk getting ripped apart by programmers on Reddit — which pretty much should be his own locked down voting block — is probably something to pay attention to as he continues to tweet screenshots of SSDB data at random"

Pete Buttigieg suggests: If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general. If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.

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Former Secretary of Transportation--who was not on The Real World or Road Rules--weighs in on the President's efforts to blame the fatal air traffic accident on DEI.

Offense, defense, and special teams?

Wise words from (Ret.) Bishop Steven Charleston: Watch the birds in the wind. They do not fly into the currents, beating their wings to exhaustion as they move against the flowing tide,... 1/2

How does one end up on the Merit Systems Protection Board? I'm guessing many federal employees will be making appeals to this body. @joycewhitevance.bsky.social @angrystaffer.bsky.social

If I could exclude the photo, I would.

Re: DOGE Did anyone else notice the redundancy in the name of this group chartered to improve government efficiency? Previously the United States Digital Services, it is now the United States Department of Governmental Efficiency Service.

Best idea I've read in a long time!

H/t George Conway — it’s perfect 🤣 from Olivia Julianna:

Just heard about this website that tracks and allows anonymous reporting of ICE sightings: juntosseguros.com

“Trump's furious, because as a Bishop, Budde can move as far she wants diagonally, but as a Russian pawn he can only move one square at a time.” - Steve Blair, Scottish Comedian 😉

@ismene333.bsky.social welcome to the friendly skies

@lueyander.bsky.social is your profile pic from the It's A Beautiful Day album?

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In the space of half a day, the new administration has trashed the Constitution, subverted the independence of the DOJ, granted a broad amnesty to traitors, abandoned the global community on climate and public health, and launched a wide-ranging attack on minority rights.

Already received five emails from US Department of Justice notifying me of status change for #January6th defendants who physically assaulted my US Capitol Police client @sergeantaqgo.bsky.social. Yes, these are ppl who harmed a police officer. What happened to #BlueLivesMatter in GOP?

As American journalists start writing about the Nazi salute that Elon Musk just gave twice on camera, it's essential that they contextualize it for readers as part of a years-long course of publicly embracing antisemitic politicians and causes. They better not dare pretend this was a one-off event.

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." ~ Martin Luther King Jr.

If you need some counterprogramming today: The Family of David Lynch invites everyone to join them in a worldwide group meditation at 12:00pm PST for 10 minutes. Please take this time to meditate, reflect, and send positivity into the universe. Zoom link: davidlynchfoundation.zoom.us/j/177174913

Never forget.

All immigrants in the U.S. have rights, including the right to remain silent. Here’s what you should know if you encounter federal immigration agents:

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This building and its history should be on everyone's heart and mind tomorrow, January 20, 2025.

What are you all planning to do tomorrow instead of watching the show in D C.?

@pixiehiker.bsky.social welcome to the friendly skies!