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"The layoffs come in the middle of tax filing season. Former IRS officials warned that losing such a large number of employees could disrupt Americans’ ability to easily file taxes this year, even if the layoffs are not supposed to affect those deemed 'critical'...” www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/u...

submitted 4 days ago • 410 comments

President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.

submitted 4 days ago • 2878 comments

I am not making this up: Republicans have introduced legislation… to increase your bank fees.

submitted 5 days ago • 1219 comments

Could someone out there write a definitive guide on convenient alternatives to using Amazon.com for goods and books and whatnot? Asking for some folks who don’t want to see democracy die in darkness.

submitted 6 days ago • 3582 comments

I love this

submitted 11 days ago • 3289 comments

Musk totally humiliated Trump during their joint Oval Office press conference. Musk brought along his 4-year-old son — making Trump look like the kid’s babysitter — disrespectfully wore a T-shirt and baseball cap, and even interrupted Trump. It’s clear who’s really in control, and it ain’t Trump.

submitted 11 days ago • 1025 comments

protests at Tesla dealerships have been popping up all over the country and a decentralized call for them to happen en masse on Saturday.

submitted 11 days ago • 27 comments

The Acting President discusses affairs of state, while the young boy and the old man share their boredom.

submitted 12 days ago • 893 comments

Trump administration fires staff at the Small Business Administration. Then it tells them oops, our bad, your jobs are safe. Then it fires then again. Via @josheidelson.bsky.social www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

submitted 12 days ago • 51 comments

My favorite so far

submitted 12 days ago • 64 comments

Project 2025 was unpopular because of things like the plan for Trump to shut down the CFPB, which helps you get your money back if a bank cheats you.

submitted 12 days ago • 569 comments

NEW: Federal judge in Massachusetts enters Emergency Temporary Restraining Order blocking Trump Administration from cutting health research grant money, including 15% cap on overhead costs. www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...

submitted 13 days ago • 86 comments

“Mark my words. … They are going to basically tell the U.S. Marshals Service, do not enforce any of these orders, we will not obey them, … and, once that happens—I hope it doesn't … but I know in my heart that it will—our 236-year experiment … in American constitutionalism, is over.”

submitted 13 days ago • 1253 comments

@normeisen.bsky.social: "This offer to force federal employees out without the permission of Congress is illegal. And that case will be heard today. We've been involved in many of these cases, and they're going to lose." www.rawstory.com/trump-lawsui...

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As I used to tell my ex and so many others during Shit Show I, the walking that WH staff really should be doing is walking Trump into the psych ward at Walter Reed!

submitted 18 days ago • 643 comments

If you don't want to be accused of racism, don't vote for a fucking racist, this isn't exactly rocket science my dudes thehill.com/homenews/cam...

submitted 21 days ago • 2414 comments

The men carrying out Musk's coup are Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran. Make them famous. And, eventually, when possible, arrest them and charge them with multiple felonies. www.wired.com/story/elon-m...

submitted 21 days ago • 821 comments

Tariffs are a tax on Americans. Trump’s 25% tariff on Mexico & Canada will drive up prices, kill jobs & strain relations with our allies. Meanwhile, China gets off easier with just 10%. Who is he really helping? Not us!

submitted 23 days ago • 80 comments

“we didn’t get an air crash until the current crop of dipshits came into office twelve days ago and fired the entire Aviation Safety Committee — and then forced the head of the FAA to resign, without replacing him. what a weird coincidence, am I right?” - @jefftiedrich.bsky.social

submitted 22 days ago • 4 comments

If youre thinmkng of taking Trump's offer to retire and be paid... ...don't. first, you are needed. And secondly: He doesnt pay. WATCH THIS IN FULL. www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8YRfXwv/

submitted 23 days ago • 3 comments

My beautiful daughter showing Australian Shepherd, Riser!

submitted 27 days ago • 1 comment

My daughter, Laura, show my girl, Fendi! Both are so beautiful!

submitted 27 days ago • 0 comments

Gidget watching tv

submitted 27 days ago • 0 comments

“You want to promote the right wing but say Nigel Farage is not right wing enough,” Gates told the British newspaper, referring to Musk’s beliefs. “I mean, this is insane s---. You are for the AfD [German far-right party Alternative for Germany].” www.thedailybeast.com/bill-gates-r...

submitted 28 days ago • 5 comments

The truth of January 6th can't be erased. Watch the pardoned criminals brutally attacking police inside the Capitol and see what some call 'patriotism.' No spin, just facts. adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/revisiting...

submitted 30 days ago • 1036 comments

This is a slap in the face to American women. Pete Hegseth has a track record of disrespecting women service members, and multiple credible sexual assault allegations. Our troops deserve better.

submitted 30 days ago • 2463 comments

Brilliant.

submitted 31 days ago • 66 comments

Wow. Just wow. To read these words from David Maraniss. This is how bad things have gotten.

submitted 32 days ago • 345 comments

The Constitution is clear: if you're born on American soil, you're an American citizen. I'm grateful there are still some within in our justice system, including GOP-appointed judges like this one, who refuse to abandon their oath of office to uphold this sacred document. apnews.com/article/birt...

submitted 31 days ago • 110 comments

Sadly, it’s PATHETIC…👇 Isn’t it?! 🤚

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submitted 32 days ago • 374 comments