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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...

submitted 18 hours ago • 120 comments

After blowing out the candle, I spent my birthday wish this year reciting my Arya Starkesque four-name list. It felt dark, but necessary.

submitted 11 hours ago • 115 comments

In 2020, the military was adamant about refusing to get involved in the election. That's why Trump hates General Mark Milley so much. Now, Trump is transforming the military into one that will back him up in 2029. We need to figure out how to prepare for that eventuality.

submitted 13 hours ago • 453 comments

If you’re cheering for a South African sociopath to fuck over US military veterans then you should probably stop with that America first bullshit.

submitted 10 hours ago • 460 comments

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.

submitted 16 hours ago • 136 comments

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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submitted 16 hours ago • 141 comments

Mother have mercy on us

submitted 12 hours ago • 0 comments

This is a big effing deal.

submitted 17 hours ago • 12 comments

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.

submitted 19 hours ago • 2853 comments

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

submitted 14 hours ago • 2448 comments

submitted 17 hours ago • 5 comments

He nails it.

submitted 18 hours ago • 1422 comments

Some updates: 1. A federal judge extended a restraining order blocking the National Institutes of Health from cutting research funds until she rules on a permanent injunction. 2. The IRS will not allow a member of Elon Musk’s team to access individual tax returns.

submitted 1 day ago • 121 comments

How it's done 👇

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"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

submitted 1 day ago • 182 comments

I love that book!

submitted 1 day ago • 1 comment

This is really something

submitted 1 day ago • 1774 comments

If you didn't know... • Exxon • Moulton/Coors • Walmart Have funded Heritage Foundation (#Project2025) for YEARS #Boycott

submitted 1 day ago • 873 comments

Pay attention!

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This made me smile. Watch the shadows.

submitted 2 days ago • 8 comments

Carville: USAID spent $41 billion the federal budget is 6 trillion. Actually comes to something like .014%. So take that and put it against the 6 trillion and see what you have done when your president is responsible for more federal debt than any president in the history of the United States.

submitted 2 days ago • 666 comments

New: DOGE's spending has been secret. No longer. My colleagues have uncovered it. www.propublica.org/article/doge...

submitted 2 days ago • 857 comments

This is your reminder to download your kindle books onto a device where you can keep hold of them if Amazon decides to remove them. They'll be removing that option on the 26th of this month. 5 days. So back up your library!

submitted 2 days ago • 63 comments

So if you criticize Elon Musk, Trump’s DOJ will send you this letter. Members of Congress must have the right to forcefully oppose the Trump Administration. I will not be silenced.

submitted 2 days ago • 3430 comments

You know this is 100% going to happen…

submitted 3 days ago • 369 comments

OMG, LMAO!!

submitted 2 days ago • 0 comments

Nothing but truth!

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EXCLUSIVE: A federal worker at the EPA sent an incredible email to Administrator Lee Zeldin. He's refused to stay silent, and has asked me to share the email - and his name - with the public. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/exclusive-...

submitted 2 days ago • 1122 comments

Pete Hegseth is about to purge military officers—and make no mistake, this is 100% political retribution. 📌 Sec of Defense Pete Hegseth is planning to fire generals and top officers as soon as this week, per two Defense officials and three Congressional sources. Most of them tied to Lloyd Austin.

submitted 2 days ago • 740 comments

The DHS will use polygraphs to question employees about communications with the media or nonprofit organizations in an effort to root out members of the resistance.

submitted 2 days ago • 706 comments

Meta data is the new oil - this is plunder

submitted 2 days ago • 104 comments

I don't think the Dems can stop the firings. But why aren't they proposing legislation that assures those that took the buyout get paid , and that all that are fired, get at least a year severance and health benefits? And any one with a health condition is covered the entire time they are sick?

submitted 2 days ago • 5049 comments

Mitch McConnell announced his retirement after 40 years of working hard to make Kentucky one of the poorest, most under-educated, and unhealthy states in the US.

submitted 2 days ago • 416 comments

Crockett: He went from being the dork that was jumping around on stage to allegedly being this amazing genius that's gonna save a country he wasn't born in, and one that maybe he doesn't agree w/the idea of a democratic republic, considering the fact he may have been more on the side of apartheid.

submitted 3 days ago • 564 comments

Alaska has the fourth-highest number of federal workers per capita—fish & game, forestry, and more—their jobs are being cut under the excuse of “poor performance.” Lisa Murkowski knows that’s a lie—so why won’t she just say, it’s a lie. Collins, Burchett, and the rest are just giving lip service.

submitted 2 days ago • 1090 comments

Does Congress even remember that it has the power of the purse? www.law.cornell.edu/constitution...

submitted 2 days ago • 554 comments

The CDC has an ultra-competitive 2-year program to train "the best of the best" to lead public health labs. Most of the current class were terminated over the weekend. www.science.org/content/arti... (by @meredithwadman.bsky.social)

submitted 2 days ago • 580 comments

1. AUDIO On Monday in Fairbanks, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) told a constituent laid off from a job with the federal gov't that there was nothing he could do to stop budget cuts imposed by DOGE and Elon Musk Begich said he was "not in a position to approve or deny the cuts"

submitted 2 days ago • 306 comments

The Somerset West Community Health Centre will close its supervised consumption site at the end of this month, after being forced to by the Ford government. It didn’t have to be this way.

submitted 2 days ago • 2 comments

Why does it feel like they had the Convention to amend the Constitution without telling us about it?

submitted 3 days ago • 21 comments

He should be our messenger.

submitted 3 days ago • 823 comments

“Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!”

submitted 3 days ago • 623 comments

Democratic leaders: I think it's abundantly clear at this point that simply going along to get along ain't gonna work. Trying to negotiate ain't gonna work. Being collegial ain't gonna work. What you're doing right now isn't working. Take your gloves off and punch back. Hard.

submitted 3 days ago • 959 comments

Chris Murphy: "My prediction is that if you vote for Kash Patel, more than any other confirmation vote you make, you will come to regret this one to your grave."

submitted 3 days ago • 739 comments

Certainly doesn’t look to me as though the end goal is cutting government spending… They’re looking to reroute $$$ to the oligarchs. Firstly, by funneling our tax dollars into tax cuts for the oligarchs. Secondly, by creating government contracts for the oligarchs by privatizing our services.

submitted 3 days ago • 140 comments