alex tomkinson
@alextomkinson.bsky.social
• all views are my own •
sort of a political scientist
bibliophile
sort of a political scientist
bibliophile
Donald Trump has called for the US to retake control of the Panama Cana a quarter century after relinquishing it.
Here's what you need to know
Here's what you need to know
Trump Wants to ‘Take Back’ the Panama Canal. Here’s Why That’s Not So Simple
President Donald Trump has called for the US to retake control of the Panama Canal unless the cost of passage for naval and merchant ships is slashed. Trump’s refusal to rule out the use of force is a...
www.bloomberg.com
February 3, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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USAID staffer tells me: "We have many colleagues currently overseas on temporary duty assignments or who are contracted to live in difficult areas (Ukraine, etc.) by risking our life for HA [humanitarian assistance] and development work"
February 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
USAID staffer tells me: "We have many colleagues currently overseas on temporary duty assignments or who are contracted to live in difficult areas (Ukraine, etc.) by risking our life for HA [humanitarian assistance] and development work"
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Murphy compares Trump administration to Nazi Germany and Hitler: We Cannot Stop Fighting www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2025/02/02/m...
Murphy compares Trump administration to Nazi Germany and Hitler: We Cannot Stop Fighting
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy drew a comparison between former President Donald Trump’s administration and Nazi Germany, warning against political
www.shorenewsnetwork.com
February 2, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Murphy compares Trump administration to Nazi Germany and Hitler: We Cannot Stop Fighting www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2025/02/02/m...
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NEW: The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk's Government Takeover
from @telliotter.bsky.social
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
from @telliotter.bsky.social
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk's Government Takeover
Engineers between 19 and 24, most linked to Musk’s companies, are playing a key role as he seizes control of federal infrastructure.
www.wired.com
February 2, 2025 at 7:28 PM
NEW: The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk's Government Takeover
from @telliotter.bsky.social
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
from @telliotter.bsky.social
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
i blame everything happening right now on the dnc sabotaging bernie sanders.
February 2, 2025 at 7:48 PM
i blame everything happening right now on the dnc sabotaging bernie sanders.
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There is NOTHING in the DOGE EO giving it authority to stop payments on any basis www.whitehouse.gov/presidential... they're supposed to work on IT issues (and are also tagged into some of the anti-personnel actions in the EO).
No confirmation they've stopped payment (might be lies), but if they do
No confirmation they've stopped payment (might be lies), but if they do
Establishing And Implementing The President's "Department Of Government Efficiency" – The White House
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.
www.whitehouse.gov
February 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
There is NOTHING in the DOGE EO giving it authority to stop payments on any basis www.whitehouse.gov/presidential... they're supposed to work on IT issues (and are also tagged into some of the anti-personnel actions in the EO).
No confirmation they've stopped payment (might be lies), but if they do
No confirmation they've stopped payment (might be lies), but if they do
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me leaving the 18-24 age bracket
November 25, 2024 at 10:13 PM
me leaving the 18-24 age bracket
honestly if I hear “gen z doesn’t want to work” one more time, i’m going to go insane!!!
it’s hard to get a job when you get emails from companies “putting a pause” on the role, never get back to you, schedule interviews and THEY don’t show up!!
it’s hard to get a job when you get emails from companies “putting a pause” on the role, never get back to you, schedule interviews and THEY don’t show up!!
November 26, 2024 at 3:19 AM
honestly if I hear “gen z doesn’t want to work” one more time, i’m going to go insane!!!
it’s hard to get a job when you get emails from companies “putting a pause” on the role, never get back to you, schedule interviews and THEY don’t show up!!
it’s hard to get a job when you get emails from companies “putting a pause” on the role, never get back to you, schedule interviews and THEY don’t show up!!
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Whtvr you do put your health first. Get out and breath fresh air. Go for a walk. Soak in the sun. Take care of yourself mentally. Physically , Do not let nobody disturb your inner peace. Don't go back and forth with Bigots.
You are corecct, They ARE insane. There are NOT good people on both sides 😳
You are corecct, They ARE insane. There are NOT good people on both sides 😳
November 12, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Whtvr you do put your health first. Get out and breath fresh air. Go for a walk. Soak in the sun. Take care of yourself mentally. Physically , Do not let nobody disturb your inner peace. Don't go back and forth with Bigots.
You are corecct, They ARE insane. There are NOT good people on both sides 😳
You are corecct, They ARE insane. There are NOT good people on both sides 😳
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