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Gen X | Educator | 🔵 Dot, red state resistor | Menopausal. Don’t try me.
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First, they said postponed; now the meeting is canceled. That means no flu shots next year. “'It’s a six-month production cycle,' Dr. Offit said. 'So one can only assume that we’re not picking flu strains this year.'" Fundamentally, that's a form of mass murder. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/u...

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Opt out tomorrow!

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Just going to leave this here should it become useful to anyone…

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“But we cherish our system of government. We believe in the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the separation of powers, and checks and balances, and we believe no person should be above the law. We prefer democracy to dictatorship. Our system was founded in opposition to monarchy.”

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And I am an ally. If you are too, let the world know.

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The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) was established by Benjamin Franklin in 1775 when the Second Continental Congress appointed him as the first Postmaster General.

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Where’s all my embracers of the suck at? A short 🧵 on some prespective.

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Elon musk is the richest man in the world, he could be funding hospitals, medical research and universities. He could be solving the climate crisis. He could be feeding, hungry children. Instead, he’s trying to make sure that your grandmother doesn’t get an extra dollar of Social Security.

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REPOST if you support our federal workforce and know how dedicated they are to their jobs. Show them you appreciate them!

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There aren’t enough dogs in my pinned #dogpics feed, so here is a pic of my dog.

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I believe!

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I stand with the trans community. Pass it along.

submitted 22 days ago • 546 comments

The best evidence that buying the press pays off.

submitted 22 days ago • 420 comments

Hear, hear. Anyone who has EVER taken an oath to uphold or defend the constitution, your time is now.

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The cognitive dissonance of getting up every morning and making coffee and walking the dog and going to meetings and answering emails and wondering what to make for dinner while there is a real live actual coup d’etat happening is BONKERS

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⬇️ read the whole 🧵 ⬇️

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For those that are looking for shit that’s down.

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If you’re a government employee, thank you for your service & here’s a resource you may find helpful. Stay strong. www.civilservicestrong.org

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#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue 🧵FTLOG - Musk aides locked government workers in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) out of computer systems, including senior career employees at OPM. The systems include a vast database called 1/6 www.reuters.com/world/us/mus...

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🚨 Elon Musk is forcing out regulators who stand in his way. First, the FAA. Now, the U.S. Treasury. The last time he did this, a plane crashed & killed 67 citizens. What happens when it’s the economy that crashes? 🧵 #Voices4Victory #DemVoice1 #USDemocracy #ProudBlue wapo.st/4jH7XYa

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This is terrifying.

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A 🧵worth reading - informative (and funny!)

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Pretty damn spot-on, don’t you think?

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You need to read this thread & share it with your followers.

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If you are a federal worker being offered a buyout, I would advise against taking it. Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice. But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word. They aren’t firing for a reason.

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Warren: "He can stand there, smile at you and say, 'anybody can vaccinate their kids who wants to,' but he literally could bankrupt the vaccines manufacturers with the power he will have. And since he's got a financial incentive to do that, we cannot trust him in that job."

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Spread the word.

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Quick reminder to our esteemed representatives & senators: The checks & balances against executive branch overreach don't work if no one steps up to work the mechanisms contained in the Constitution. Auto pilot doesn't work all that well during a flat spin.

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"Post it on your social media." Thank you, Mr. Acosta.

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Mandatory reading from @hcrichardson.bsky.social: open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

submitted 37 days ago • 158 comments

👏🏼👏🏼🎯🙌🏼

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I’m telling everyone: Do not open the door or say a word unless you’re expecting someone and know exactly who it is. Know your rights. Pass these around…

submitted 37 days ago • 686 comments

Empathy

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The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...

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This is among the most disturbing lines in the Department of Education's press release:

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