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This is an evergreen point, so I'm quoting it specifically, but this whole thread is excellent, and an example of how we can all take a stand in small and large ways, and the direct interpersonal work is as important or the bigger flashier actions.

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what happens when a microscope crashes into a telescope? they kaleidescope

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FEDS, ALERT!!! Print all your SF50s or similar for your agency. Make sure you have your EOD date Get at least 1 month of earning statements. Print at least 3 performance evaluations If you can get your drop file.l, and a copy of your OPM file if you can.

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Elon Musk has now set his sights on the U.S. gold reserves at Fort Knox, insisting on personally ensuring the gold remains intact. The vault was last opened to journalists and a congressional delegation in 1974.

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I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.

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I am issuing an Executive Order making it easier to sign a PDF.

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American farmers supply almost half the food that USAID procures. Why do Trump and Republicans hate American farmers so much? 🤷‍♂️

submitted 15 days ago • 98 comments

Over 200,000 records from USAID’s Development Experience Clearinghouse, a publicly available online repository documenting nearly 50 years of USAID’s projects, is gone. Taxpayer property stolen by Musk and his cronies. It’s a crime.

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If only experts existed who could warn Americans repeatedly that foreign aid is money spent to pay Americans and buy things from Americans but no one's ever said it out loud so who can blame people for not understanding

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"I believe you never give up on the hard places." In her role as president and CEO of the nonprofit Democracy Forward, Skye Perryman takes a bit of Texas with her. www.texasmonthly.com/news-politic...

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The world's richest man is taking food and medicine from the world's poorest children www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...

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Steve Witkoff: "Peace in the region means a better life for the Palestinians. A better life is not necessarily to tied to the physical space that you're in today ... that doesn't occur because you get to pitch a tent in the Gaza Strip."

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Finally, some good news.

submitted 18 days ago • 68 comments

Where are the adults in the room?

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Hey it turns out we're getting rid of the CIA. "The Central Intelligence Agency offered buyouts to its entire workforce Tuesday, in what officials said is a bid to bring the agency in line with President Trump’s priorities, including targeting drug cartels." www.wsj.com/politics/nat...

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USAID’s website has been deleted, all that is left is a note saying all personnel are now on administrative leave and personnel outside the US are to be brought home. Completely illegal, no act of congress or even executive order was signed to dismantle the agency

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I have so many colleagues who work at NSF or NSF-funded agencies and organizations, I can't even fathom what they are all going through right now. And we will ALL be worse off for this. This isn't about improving efficiency at the margins, this is a wholesale attack on science of all kinds.

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how it started at USAID > how it's going

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I just joined the PhD committee of a student who is studying toilet access in public places and I think they were somewhat surprised (but validated!) how effusively enthusiastic I was when I found out that was the focus. Bathroom access is absolutely critical to healthy, active, safe public space.

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Trump is expected to issue an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the U.N. Human Rights Council and prohibiting future funding for the U.N. relief agency for Gaza, according to a document obtained by POLITICO. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...

submitted 19 days ago • 205 comments

They will have our children’s data soon, including SpEd kids…

submitted 19 days ago • 258 comments

Under the Trump administration, the U.S. agency that funds aid projects has faced layoffs, a stop action order for most aid efforts and a disruption of its website. Now Elon Musk says it should 'die.'

submitted 20 days ago • 191 comments

Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were ordered to withdraw any pending publications, at any scientific journal, that mention terms such as “transgender,” “immigrant,” “L.G.B.T.” or “pregnant people.”

submitted 21 days ago • 172 comments

USAID website straight up does not work anymore

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The USAID website is offline. www.usaid.gov

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BREAKING NEWS: Research and basic information on subjects ranging from tuberculosis surveillance to adolescent health disappeared from federal health agency websites.

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AP straight up stole my story with zero credit lol

submitted 24 days ago • 87 comments

Trump admin memo sent to federal officials offering “Fork in the Road” (actual words used) decision between deferred resignation or remaining on despite possibility of termination later. Document provided to me by U.S. official

submitted 25 days ago • 54 comments

We told you …

submitted 27 days ago • 278 comments

I ran @USAID health programs for the last 3 years. Trump’s 90 day Stop Work Order on foreign assistance does serious damage to the world and the US. Examples:🧵

submitted 27 days ago • 105 comments

The Trump Administration’s hiring freeze has led the National Parks Service to cancel job offers for seasonal employees. We are concerned this could leave our parks understaffed during the busy summer season, which sees over 100 million visitors annually.

submitted 28 days ago • 193 comments

Had an awesome time chatting with Jon Stewart & @weeklyshowpodcast.bsky.social talking about how to fight the dumpster fire. Gear up. It’s time to brawl.

submitted 30 days ago • 1118 comments

52 years ago, Roe v. Wade secured the reproductive rights women fought for. In 2022, Dobbs overturned it & 22 states restricted our freedoms. 2 days ago, Trump took down reproductiverights.gov. But @reprocaucus.bsky.social will continue to share abortion resources. Your body, your choice!

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"From a dream marriage proposal to snowball fights and more, here’s how students enjoyed the snow day across Aggieland" - The Battalion thebatt.com/life-arts/it...

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