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padennis.bsky.social
Mom to kids, dogs, and cats, wife, retired special education teacher. Enjoy reading, needle felting, crocheting, knitting, gardening, cooking. Working to get the USA back on the right path to working toward the more perfect union.
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One hundred days into President Trump's second term, DOGE hasn't delivered on its promised savings, efficiency or transparency in meaningful ways. But it has amassed unprecedented power over data.

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Republicans in Congress are saying "get lost" to millions of people who are counting on Medicaid to cover the medicine that treats their cancer, the hip replacement they need to walk, and the inhaler to help their kid breathe. And for what? To pay for tax cuts for the rich.

submitted 12 hours ago • 63 comments

NPR's @michelmartinnpr.bsky.social speaks with Laura Mukherjee of Columbia Law about the impact of the U.S. visa policy reversal on international students and what's at stake beyond elite universities.

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Every hour that Pete Hegseth remains in his role, America is less safe. Call your Representative now and tell them it’s time to #FireHegseth (202) 224-3121

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Releaf

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Please have a listen.👇

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Putin has no interest in stopping this criminal war. His end goal is taking over Ukraine and progressing from there. Besides, he doesn't even recognize Ukraine as a legitimate country.

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This is not just tragic, hurtful, cruel, and inhumane. It's a bad policy that hurts our country's diplomatic successes around the world.

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For nearly 60 days, no food, fuel, medicine or other items has entered the Gaza Strip, blocked by Israel. Aid groups are running out of food to distribute. Markets are nearly bare. Palestinian families are left struggling to feed their children.

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The legendary west African kingdom of Kaabu has long been memorialized in the songs and stories of griots. That's inspired archaeologists to excavate the kingdom's capital.

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Ukrainians displaced by Russian occupation are helping the war effort — and longing for the homes they fled and the loved ones they left behind.

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The opposite of "woke" is "slept". This explains a lot. I'd rather be woke.

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National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from readers about how their pet has impacted their lives.

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Booker: Do you think we got the right to vote for women because a bunch of men on the House floor got together and said “on the count of three, women get the right to vote..” That’s not how it happened… Change doesn’t come from Washington. It comes to Washington.

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R.I.P.

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What happens when the wealthy pay their fair share in taxes like everyone else? We can invest in a stronger, fairer America — where every kid has a quality education and families aren’t bankrupted by one medical diagnosis.

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Added to my reading list www.moderndailyknitting.com/community/th...

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"It’s hurting America’s standing in the world and eroding the nation’s brand." www.cnn.com/2025/04/24/b...

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“I’m not a practicing Catholic, but this Pope is a revolutionary. I hope that those who will follow him next will continue in his footsteps.” Thousands line up to pay respect to Francis, the pope of 'outcasts' - www.reuters.com/world/europe...

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“Our Constitution entrusts Congress and the States — not the President — with the authority to regulate federal elections,” the judge added. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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In posting several news articles without comment, my hope is that the information will allow the reader to determine the truth about how this administration is operating. If you are as appalled as I am, please take action. We must do everything we can before we find out that it is too late.

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Trump asks US Supreme Court to enforce transgender military ban - www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

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US judge blocks Trump from withholding funds from 16 'sanctuary' cities, counties - www.reuters.com/legal/us-jud...

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Exclusive: US Justice Dept grant cuts valued at $811 million, people and records say - www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...

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www.harvard.edu/research-fun...

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"We must fight because if lawyers don't stand up for the rule of law, who will? If we don't fight for the principles that we have devoted our professional lives to—and that make us a free society—those principles will be forever compromised," the letter concludes. www.msn.com/en-us/news/n...

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Composting takes food waste that would typically contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and diverts it into nutrient-rich material. As a bonus, composting also helps keep your kitchen trash cleaner and less stinky. nyti.ms/3Go3ZEr

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Cruel and unusual doesn't begin to scratch the surface in describing the ruination of our nation at the hands of the current administration. #calltoaction

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The war on our children is ramping up. We need to do everything we can to stop this nonsense (in every sense of the word). #handsoff

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They can’t silence all of us

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“I’ve never missed a court appearance. I’ve never missed an appointment with immigration or ICE,” Daboin Rall said. “The truth is: I don’t have any criminal record. I’ve done everything correctly according to the rules of this country.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...

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More than 20 vehicles were damaged in Cape Ann, Massachusetts, with drivers' windows and mirrors being cracked. The suspect was described as "18 to 24 inches tall, wearing black and white with a red hat.”

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from senator @chrismurphyct.bsky.social chris murphy's recent floor speech, via @davidcorn.bsky.social ... link.motherjones.com/public/38940...

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www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/o...

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Nothing says Springtime like a bouquet of daffodils. #gardenfeed

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Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...

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President Trump asserted on Tuesday that undocumented immigrants should not be entitled to trials, insisting that his administration should be able to deport them without appearing before a judge.

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The gov’t continues to make filings under seal at least in part to delay its obligation to comply with court ordered discovery. This is a strong lean towards making filings in civil cases public. The court will have to decide whether there is sufficient reason to keep things sealed here.

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Trump cuts threaten free vaccine program for kids amid measles outbreak - www.reuters.com/business/hea...

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