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There’s this faith that if you do the right things, then you are healthy. Ergo, anybody that is sick or disabled did the wrong things. It’s not grounded in fact or reality, and it’s essentially a religion. It’s just that instead of a deity, health is worshipped.

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This is horrible for the future of American science and innovation and economic wellbeing and all the things Pitt is not a small institution It has nearly 10K grad students It is where Salk discovered the polio vaccine

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The massive cuts to indirect costs are also have negative consequences for private universities. If they are allowed, this regime is going to push us into a third rate satellite nation subservient to Russia. Vote the GOP out of office. 🧪

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This hits hard.

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This is the way an organized crime syndicate operates-extortion of the weak. “I’m gonna make them an offer they cannot refuse.” #DonTheCon

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People often ask what Democrats are doing to resist Donald Trump in this moment. One shining example is California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who is taking on Trump in the courts...and winning. The Big Picture spoke with him about his efforts to resist Trump.

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Judge orders Trump admin to restore removed health agency webpages after doctors warn of harm. Critical CDC and FDA guidelines on HIV prevention and contraception were deleted with no warning. A judge ruled this wasn’t “maintenance” but a political purge that endangers patient care.

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Really? Trumper Who Could Lose Farm Says He Had No ‘Time To Research’ Before Voting. He feels betrayed thenewsglobe.net?p=8529

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The next DOGE target could be the FDIC, which was already experiencing a staffing shortage before Trump's hiring freeze. Remember: the FDIC was created during the Depression to protect people's deposit accounts. Gutting it could lead to another financial meltdown.

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Great Blue Heron - 2/8/25 Wakodahatchee Wetlands - Delray Beach, FL Canon R8 w/ RF 600mm - 1/1600 at f/11, ISO 2000 #canonphotography #birds #wildlife #wakodahatcheewetlands #nature

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Great Blue Heron with a Green Water Snake - 2/1/25 Wakodahatchee Wetlands - Delray Beach, FL Canon R8 w/ RF 600mm - 1/2000 at f/11, ISO 5000 #wakodahatcheewetlands #canonphotography #birds #wildlife #photography #nature

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Republicans in Congress want Americans struggling to afford student loan payments to shell out nearly $200 more each month to fund tax cuts for billionaires.

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Great Egret - 2/9/25 Wakodahatchee Wetlands - Delray Beach, FL Canon R8 w/ RF 600mm - 1/1600 at f/11, ISO 640 #canonphotography #birds #wakodahatcheewetlands #wildlife #nature #photography

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It’s no secret that Chair Powell and I disagree on a lot, but today we agreed: without the CFPB, there is no federal regulator making sure giants banks don't cheat you.

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Imagine if @aoc @sanders.senate.gov , every dem, SIMULTANEOUSLY held Town Halls where they allowed grant and contract recipients to explain to the country what it is they do and why it's important Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone Call it a Day Of Transparency

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The CFPB has: -Returned $20B to victims of financial fraud -Cracked down on junk fees -Fought against politically-motivated debanking -Protected veterans from predatory lenders -Protected consumers' data from corporate abuse Oligarchs want to reverse all of this.

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The CFPB was dismantled over the weekend, with all activities suspended, its funding reduced to zero, and its headquarters temporarily closed—removing a crucial layer of oversight for consumer-facing financial companies. Staff members ordered to cease all ‘supervision and examination activities.

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A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration to “immediately restore frozen funding” approved by Congress, following lawsuits from states.

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Edward Coristine joined Elon Musk’s DOGE team at 19 but lost his Path Network internship in June 2022 after leaking proprietary information to a competitor. Following his dismissal, Coristine revealed on Discord that he still had system access and could have disrupted operations but chose not to.

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Get ready for Corporate Farm subsidies. It almost like they don't know how the economy works. Tax payer bailout. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

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"After some people expressed their concerns & asked for clearer guidance from the mayor, Adams ordered them to stop complaining & to keep their heads down and refrain from criticizing President Donald Trump" @katiehonan.bsky.social Why a free press is essential. ⬇️ www.thecity.nyc/2025/02/10/e...

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Mark Cuban Slams Musk’s DOGE: “What Are They Hiding?” Cuban exposed Musk’s DOGE for refusing transparency. “If you have nothing to hide, hide nothing.” He challenged Musk to let Democrats oversee DOGE, but Musk’s team blocks scrutiny and keeps secrets while claiming reform. What are they hiding?

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He’s “so into it” because he has so much to gain, you witless fool.

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Banning noncompetes. Changing OT pay rules to include more workers. Capping credit card fees. Erasing student loan debt. All Biden Admin executive actions to help working people that were blocked by Trump-appointed judges. And Republicans didn't have a problem with any of it.

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Trump’s Takeover: Gaza Without Palestinians Trump says Palestinians won’t return to Gaza—instead, he’ll cut deals to move them elsewhere. “We give Jordan and Egypt billions,” he said, as if their displacement can be bought. This isn’t redevelopment—it’s forced removal, funded by U.S. taxpayers.

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if you are a visual artist, museum, organization or non-profit scheduled to receive a grant from the NEA for FY 2025 and the funds have stopped flowing, you can confidently reach me on Signal at karenkho.45

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Will mainstream reporters focus on this travesty the way the did on Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's email issues? Probably not.

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don’t yell at us for saying we need to primary any democrat that does this shit

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The Trump administration, along with Elon Musk’s staffers, has jeopardized the security of the C.I.A. by making employee names public—a move both illegal and dangerous. Current officials confirmed that the C.I.A. sent employee names to the OPM, complying with an executive order signed by Trump.

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Elon Musk’s staffers have gained access to the computer systems at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), claiming to use that access to search for programs and staff linked to diversity policies.

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Here’s one thing that I’m watching with Donald Trump’s tariffs: Which billionaires and giant corporations will buy themselves loopholes? In his 1st term, well-connected insiders got tariff waivers. This is one more way to make corporate CEOs kiss Trump's ring.

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Absolutely. Grind it to a halt.

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To America’s 2.3 million federal employees: Don’t accept a buyout. Neither Musk nor even Trump has the legal authority to make such an offer. And even if they did, would you trust them to follow through on it? Sincerely, Robert Reich Former U.S.Secretary of Labor

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I was just outside the Treasury Department where Elon Musk has launched a full scale authoritarian takeover. My message to Musk is simple: get your hands off our money and get the hell out.

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michigan is a giant letdown. WTAF is GOING ON. Peters isn't even running again! WHat does he have to lose

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