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Surprisingly, we find ourselves thanking a Trump appointee—so thank you, Judge. Judge Carl Nichols of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia announced after a hearing that he would issue a temporary restraining order to halt the imminent administrative leave of 2,200 USAID employees.

submitted 15 days ago • 95 comments

The United States Military Academy has just eliminated all Cadet clubs and activities for POC. Most of these have existed for decades like the Society of Black Engineers. They were there when I was a Cadet in 1987. All of the religious ones remain. This isn’t DEI. It’s white Christian Nationalism.

submitted 18 days ago • 2838 comments

Murphy: "We need to act like a real opposition party in the middle of a constitutional and democracy crisis. That means we should not be moving forward nominees or legislation in the Senate. Ds should not be giving votes to nominee or legislation in the Senate until Rs get serious about this crisis"

submitted 18 days ago • 2612 comments

Republicans ran into the room to SHEILD Elon Musk from having to come and speak to Congress. They want their billionaire takeover done behind closed doors. The people deserve transparency. No one elected Elon Musk.

submitted 18 days ago • 526 comments

MI state Capitol today

submitted 17 days ago • 0 comments

Despite 90 day waiver for PEPFAR HIV meds funding was granted after uproar from Trumps EO, Musk/Trump closing USAID, all staff leave Friday. NO staff & infrastructure to make it work. Musk is cutting millions of black South Africans from HIV meds because racist genocide. Evil bastard!!

submitted 18 days ago • 1 comment

the professor in my real estate law class had to use the wayback machine for HUD pages on disability accommodations in housing for this week's unit on fair housing. grim.

submitted 18 days ago • 106 comments

NEW: DoJ employees asked for guarantees in writing for the deferred resignation Fork in the Road plan. They were sent this. It strips the signer of the right to sue, and also says if you commit a felony, you’re not eligible for federal employment. Oh, the irony.

submitted 19 days ago • 704 comments

You’re going to see some news articles saying THOUSANDS of feds are resigning. Um. Ya. We do data. We know what 1% of 3 million looks like. And it's a damn sight smaller than 10%. Keep it up people! As Trump installs his amoral henchmen the American people need us more than ever. Hold the line.

submitted 18 days ago • 22 comments

Rosa Parks' birthday is today. Her life reminds us that simple acts of courage can make an oversized difference. Doing nothing produces nothing. Pick a lane.

submitted 18 days ago • 2 comments

Approximately 20 members of Elon Musk’s staff have begun working within the Education Department. They have gained access to multiple sensitive internal systems, including a financial aid dataset containing the personal information of millions of students enrolled in the federal student aid program.

submitted 19 days ago • 927 comments

Pretty sure the tariffs announcement was meant to distract us from the dismantling of the government. Mexico and Canada decided not to play along.

submitted 19 days ago • 100 comments

A group of uncleared, unvetted, civilians have gained access to all of my federal records including military personnel, retirement and disability. They are reportedly feeding them into AI. I want them arrested and charged with federal crimes. Right fucking now! How is this even a discussion?

submitted 20 days ago • 557 comments

Watching the FireAid concerts for the LA fires , I was struck by how many Canadians took the stage in support. And I’ll never forget those yellow Canadian Super Scooper planes saving the day.

submitted 21 days ago • 164 comments

We are hearing from CDC sources that the communication pause has been indefinitely extended. Communication is KEY to public health. In addition to not being able to share information with the public, there is no communication with state and local officials, who are vital public health partners.

submitted 20 days ago • 17 comments

Workers in DC are fighting to block Musk's minions. "About 100 Federal employees and supporters...blocked the doors to...‘data miners’....The small group of young men eventually left without entering after the protesters would not let them near the front doors." dcmediagroup.us/2025/02/02/f...

submitted 20 days ago • 219 comments

In conventional history, the late 1800s is known as the ‘Gilded Age.’ For Black Americans, it’s the Nadir – an era marked by Black community and resistance despite oppression and disfranchisement. And the 2nd Nadir is here, says Nikole Hannah-Jones. She joins me at 10aET on #Velshi

submitted 21 days ago • 85 comments

This fits my long experience of working with legislators on a wide range of issues. CALL the office! Show up in person! (They all have district offices)

submitted 20 days ago • 0 comments

As a visa officer with a top secret clearance, I wasn't allowed to look up visa records of ANYONE whose case I wasn't handling. But this corporate billionaire gets to steal any and all information he wants - including your & my SSNs, financial info, and more.

submitted 20 days ago • 2 comments

So the agents who got in his way were dismissed. Why weren't there a stream of agents behind them? Why haven't there been agents storming the doors? I get that the heads have been replaced but where are all the conscientious agents that have spent their lives protecting our country?!

submitted 20 days ago • 0 comments

The tower radar was wrong, not DEI! #blackhawkcrew

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Education Department employees have been placed on leave for attending diversity training. Meanwhile, Republicans have introduced a bill to eliminate the Department of Education.

submitted 20 days ago • 187 comments

True! It's part of why Jesus flipped the tables. Money changers were taking advantage of poor people. It was a "den of thieves." ( And thou shalt not steal is also on the list)

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submitted 20 days ago • 155 comments

Please, everyone, drop what you’re doing and read this:

submitted 21 days ago • 206 comments