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They will be there when it’s time to rebuild too. #LAFires #CaliforniaFires #LA #California

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We've never had a sitting felon in the White House before - not to mention a thinned-skin moron desperate to punish anybody who ever dared hold him accountable for his many crimes, acts of corruption and insurrection. President Biden should pardon all those at risk of Trump's retribution. #pardon

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Do NOT obey in advance. Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want, and then offer themselves without being asked. Anticipatory obedience is a political tragedy. #FBI #Trump

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Federal employees are the backbone of our nation, delivering essential services that uphold public health, safety, and security. #Federalgoverment #Trump

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IDEAS TO HELP RESIST TRUMP DEPORTING IMMIGRANTS FROM THE US - Legal Aid Fundraising - Know Your Rights Campaigns - Digital Witness and Reporting Networks - Advocacy and Policy Pressure - Volunteer Coordination Platforms www.facebook.com/valeria.bria... #TheResistance #ResistTrump #ICE #immigration

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Will you be sharing a meal with Trump supporters this Thanksgiving?

submitted 97 days ago • 248 comments

I Watched Orbán Destroy Hungary’s Democracy. Here’s My Advice for the Trump Era. To dismantle the machinery of autocracy, you first need to understand how it works. www.politico.com/news/magazin...

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“For one Cabinet nominee to be accused of sexual impropriety may be regarded as misfortune. For two Cabinet nominees to be thus accused looks like carelessness,” Quinta Jurecic writes. “For four—well, that moves beyond carelessness into outright malice”:

submitted 97 days ago • 116 comments

When a clown becomes king, the palace becomes a circus. #Maga #Trump

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Trump wants to make a deal in Ukraine war. A bad deal is worse than none. If #Trump leaves #Ukraine dismembered, #America will look weak and dictators will be emboldened.

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Trump’s plan to “fix everything” is like putting the arsonist in charge of the fire department. #MakeItWorseAgain #FixerInChief #Trump #Maga

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The Constitution grants the Senate the critical role of advising and consenting to presidential nominations. This process must not be bypassed—recess appointments are not permissible. We must stand firm and fight to protect this constitutional safeguard. #DefendDemocracy #RuleOfLaw

submitted 97 days ago • 0 comments

America’s democracy is at a crossroads. The next 2 years are critical to ensure the Constitution is upheld. We must mobilize to protect the balance of power between executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. Freedom and democracy depend on it. #DefendDemocracy #NoToTrump #Maga #Trump

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Long COVID symptoms prevalent among healthcare workers New research has found that 33.6% of surveyed healthcare workers in England report symptoms consistent with post-COVID syndrome. Yet only 7.4% of respondents reported that they have received a formal diagnosis.

submitted 97 days ago • 97 comments

The usual suspects are out there yelling "There are 23 million government workers! Fire most of them!" No awareness that most work for local governments, and most of them are schoolteachers. Federal employment hasn't grown since the 1950s

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Others have noted it but I will too: The big reason Bluesky is so hot right now is that the people who add value to social media - the frequent posters in specific fields - are here now, talking to each other and creating the "spectator value" that draws users and attention.

They will be there when it’s time to rebuild too. #LAFires #CaliforniaFires #LA #California

We've never had a sitting felon in the White House before - not to mention a thinned-skin moron desperate to punish anybody who ever dared hold him accountable for his many crimes, acts of corruption and insurrection. President Biden should pardon all those at risk of Trump's retribution. #pardon

Do NOT obey in advance. Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want, and then offer themselves without being asked. Anticipatory obedience is a political tragedy. #FBI #Trump

Federal employees are the backbone of our nation, delivering essential services that uphold public health, safety, and security. #Federalgoverment #Trump

IDEAS TO HELP RESIST TRUMP DEPORTING IMMIGRANTS FROM THE US - Legal Aid Fundraising - Know Your Rights Campaigns - Digital Witness and Reporting Networks - Advocacy and Policy Pressure - Volunteer Coordination Platforms www.facebook.com/valeria.bria... #TheResistance #ResistTrump #ICE #immigration

Will you be sharing a meal with Trump supporters this Thanksgiving?

I Watched Orbán Destroy Hungary’s Democracy. Here’s My Advice for the Trump Era. To dismantle the machinery of autocracy, you first need to understand how it works. www.politico.com/news/magazin...

“For one Cabinet nominee to be accused of sexual impropriety may be regarded as misfortune. For two Cabinet nominees to be thus accused looks like carelessness,” Quinta Jurecic writes. “For four—well, that moves beyond carelessness into outright malice”:

When a clown becomes king, the palace becomes a circus. #Maga #Trump

Trump wants to make a deal in Ukraine war. A bad deal is worse than none. If #Trump leaves #Ukraine dismembered, #America will look weak and dictators will be emboldened.

Trump’s plan to “fix everything” is like putting the arsonist in charge of the fire department. #MakeItWorseAgain #FixerInChief #Trump #Maga

The Constitution grants the Senate the critical role of advising and consenting to presidential nominations. This process must not be bypassed—recess appointments are not permissible. We must stand firm and fight to protect this constitutional safeguard. #DefendDemocracy #RuleOfLaw

America’s democracy is at a crossroads. The next 2 years are critical to ensure the Constitution is upheld. We must mobilize to protect the balance of power between executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. Freedom and democracy depend on it. #DefendDemocracy #NoToTrump #Maga #Trump

Long COVID symptoms prevalent among healthcare workers New research has found that 33.6% of surveyed healthcare workers in England report symptoms consistent with post-COVID syndrome. Yet only 7.4% of respondents reported that they have received a formal diagnosis.

The usual suspects are out there yelling "There are 23 million government workers! Fire most of them!" No awareness that most work for local governments, and most of them are schoolteachers. Federal employment hasn't grown since the 1950s

Others have noted it but I will too: The big reason Bluesky is so hot right now is that the people who add value to social media - the frequent posters in specific fields - are here now, talking to each other and creating the "spectator value" that draws users and attention.

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In case you're wondering... Here's the "plan"