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I'm a Mom and an ardent defender of bodily autonomy and human rights. I'm new to speaking out, but I can not and will not stand by while people are victimized. I'm also a dragon who adores her horde of kids, yarn, books, and dogs. Hiya! No DM's!
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www.politico.com/news/2025/02... He is a MADMAN a DICTATOR a CONMAN

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I Know… ✅ Many Know… ✅ Too many don’t care… ✅😡 Organize, Gather, Protest, Resist… NOW!! 🇺🇸💙💪🏻

For those at the back…

Flu infections are the highest they’ve been in nearly 30 years, and flu deaths this winter have surpassed COVID deaths. Dr. Katelyn Jetelina and Dr. Erica Shenoy join us to help make sense of the latest viral trends.

‼️POWER TO THE WOMEN‼️💪💪💪 Today in 2018, a strike was organized by women in Spain to mark International Women's Day. The strike was called for Mar 8, but it was preceded by a strike on Feb 22, which was organized to protest gender-based violence and inequality. #StrongerTogether #BadassFeminists /1

Federal Judge to Trump: No, You Can’t Ban DEI: On Friday, a federal judge partly blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to root out programs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI, within the government. That includes at least one far-reaching executive order titled, “Ending Illegal…

C-PAC is a cult gathering, not a convention! This “Third Term Project” poster at CPAC is straight out of the authoritarian playbook. The same people who were screaming about “the deep state” are now openly fantasizing about a dictator-for-life.

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Strong statement by retired Rear Admiral Mike Smith, President of NSL4A: "National Security Leaders for America strongly condemns the removal of senior military officers without just cause. ... Removing experienced leaders with meritorious records weakens the force and emboldens America’s enemies."

Fired federal workers share the crucial jobs no longer being done Six people describe what they were doing to benefit public health, safety and the environment www.sciencenews.org/article/fire...

If you have a: - Credit card - Checking account - Savings account - Mortgage - Car loan - Student loan - Venmo account The fight to protect the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is your fight.

Cowards and crooks.

www.npr.org/2025/02/22/g... The homeless in America is staggering It's everywhere It's families It's veterans It's young people 84% CUTS IN STAFFING AT HUD OFFICES that are support offices for HOMELESS PROGRAMS where are they going to go? What ... more Guantanamo bay?

As Maya Angelou has so eloquently stated: "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. This is who they are. Believe them.

Texas measles outbreak grows to 90 cases, worst level in 30 years

I'm dumb. I can't figure out how to end world hunger. But I do promise that I will continue to change healthcare in this country and make it more affordable, possibly setting a path towards Universal Healthcare.

Three cheers for this 5-page letter from ~92 Congressional Dems demanding answers about IES & ed research ht: @aeraedresearch.bsky.social

Good group out protesting #Musk in front of the #San Francisco #Tesla dealership !

So if Trump claims Musk isn’t head of Doge, Trump’s not head of Doge, then who? I think I know? 👇

You don't fire Judge Advocates General unless you plan on issuing unlawful orders. www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-f...

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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.

“Two people confirmed dead after 'mid-air collision' at regional airport” positius.com/at-least-one...

There is nothing wrong with wanting to know exactly what they're doing with our personal information and our money.

💥The Netherlands' largest pension fund, has sold its shares in Tesla, Meta, and Alphabet (Google). The fund with US $569 billion equivolent in assets is "directing more money to companies and projects that help to improve society and the environment." #Divest www.reuters.com/markets/euro...

I work in a small clinic where 80 percent of our patients are on Medicaid, Medicare, or both. I also collect Social Security benefits. Now I’m looking at losing all that. I’m going to fight back and resist! I’m not going to die so a few rich assholes can have more money! LET’S FIGHT!!!

Democrats should all start making the jerk off motion when asked about anything Trump-related, just to see how it gets described. “Controversial gesture that suggests self-pleasuring”

This. Is. Insane.

Reminder: Tesla protests are ongoing - check here for protests today Teslatakedown.com

This AM I have re-posted stories from WaPo, the NYT and NPR. The NYT story has multiple bylines and is a thorough factual debunking of an official government communication. You can argue about headlines and stay mad about past errors or you can realize institutional journalists are doing the work.

Who is ready to bring it?

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.

Infuriating! 😡 Don’t Cut My Medicaid! The majority of my son’s medical team are in Austin (1.5 hr drive), some in Houston (3 hrs), one in Dallas (5 hrs). Telehealth appts are needed & necessary! My son has extreme car anxiety, not to mention wear and tear on our car, gas! 🤬 And we’re not alone!

This is Alvin. He is 19 years old but still likes to be held like a baby. Because he still is a baby. 13/10 #SeniorPupSaturday

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Make it make sense! 🤦🏻‍♀️

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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.

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