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Shame Shame Shame- again!
It just doesn't end. Our money going to lawmakers who broke - or suspiciously bent - not just the law, but to unend our republic - paying themselves for it! And they hid it - unsigned - in a reconciliation bill to 'reopen' the fed gov.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
It just doesn't end. Our money going to lawmakers who broke - or suspiciously bent - not just the law, but to unend our republic - paying themselves for it! And they hid it - unsigned - in a reconciliation bill to 'reopen' the fed gov.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Spending Bill Would Pave Way for Senators to Sue Over Phone Searches
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Shame Shame Shame- again!
It just doesn't end. Our money going to lawmakers who broke - or suspiciously bent - not just the law, but to unend our republic - paying themselves for it! And they hid it - unsigned - in a reconciliation bill to 'reopen' the fed gov.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
It just doesn't end. Our money going to lawmakers who broke - or suspiciously bent - not just the law, but to unend our republic - paying themselves for it! And they hid it - unsigned - in a reconciliation bill to 'reopen' the fed gov.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
They just can't wait to end OUR Consumer Financial Protection bureau "by any means necessary" - legal or not. The audacity that Vought submitted a letter to Federal Reserve for $0 needed in funding to run the bureau is satirically maddening. He's running everything.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump administration declares CFPB funding illegal
The decision, disclosed in a court filing, puts the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on track to shut down in ‘early 2026’ when its remaining cash runs out.
www.politico.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
They just can't wait to end OUR Consumer Financial Protection bureau "by any means necessary" - legal or not. The audacity that Vought submitted a letter to Federal Reserve for $0 needed in funding to run the bureau is satirically maddening. He's running everything.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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The Trump administration has removed federal language laying out its legal obligation to tap into contingency funds to cover SNAP benefits during a shutdown.
The Republicans are well aware that they don’t have to let people go hungry – their hands are not tied, and they never have been.
The Republicans are well aware that they don’t have to let people go hungry – their hands are not tied, and they never have been.
November 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Trump administration has removed federal language laying out its legal obligation to tap into contingency funds to cover SNAP benefits during a shutdown.
The Republicans are well aware that they don’t have to let people go hungry – their hands are not tied, and they never have been.
The Republicans are well aware that they don’t have to let people go hungry – their hands are not tied, and they never have been.
Most people are aware the fed admin is not going to pay for food assistance. Overnight, states were threatened if they dared to help roll out benefits for food assistance. So cruel.
In case you weren't aware - ICE personnel are being paid during shut-down.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
In case you weren't aware - ICE personnel are being paid during shut-down.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Trump Administration Live Updates: Officials Demand States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamp Benefits
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Most people are aware the fed admin is not going to pay for food assistance. Overnight, states were threatened if they dared to help roll out benefits for food assistance. So cruel.
In case you weren't aware - ICE personnel are being paid during shut-down.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
In case you weren't aware - ICE personnel are being paid during shut-down.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Another weight-loss option is not having nutrition support, like snap benefits and WIC, or sufficiently stocked food banks in your community (partially supported by federal gov't). And - if you are eliminated from Medicaid or Medicare coverage - good luck...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/h...
Obesity Drugs May Drop to as Little as $150 a Month
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Another weight-loss option is not having nutrition support, like snap benefits and WIC, or sufficiently stocked food banks in your community (partially supported by federal gov't). And - if you are eliminated from Medicaid or Medicare coverage - good luck...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/h...
Mystery is solved.
To step back and absorb the entire funding landscape, a serious amount of reform regarding financial political influence needs to be re-evaluated immediately. Even when a legal boundary exists, interpretation is flexible. Democracy depends on it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/u...
To step back and absorb the entire funding landscape, a serious amount of reform regarding financial political influence needs to be re-evaluated immediately. Even when a legal boundary exists, interpretation is flexible. Democracy depends on it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/u...
Donor Who Gave $130 Million to Pay Troops Is Reclusive Heir to Mellon Fortune
www.nytimes.com
October 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Mystery is solved.
To step back and absorb the entire funding landscape, a serious amount of reform regarding financial political influence needs to be re-evaluated immediately. Even when a legal boundary exists, interpretation is flexible. Democracy depends on it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/u...
To step back and absorb the entire funding landscape, a serious amount of reform regarding financial political influence needs to be re-evaluated immediately. Even when a legal boundary exists, interpretation is flexible. Democracy depends on it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/u...
Nat'l Capital Planning Commission didn't approve (no surprise), but WH said they weren't required to ask. Only construction (not demo) needs approval. Always deceitful. Search for summary of corp funders.
Many more important atrocities are happening, but just 😔
www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
Many more important atrocities are happening, but just 😔
www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
Trump administration demolishing entire East Wing of the White House to add new ballroom
Trump said in July that the $250 million project “won’t interfere with the current building.”
www.nbcnews.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Nat'l Capital Planning Commission didn't approve (no surprise), but WH said they weren't required to ask. Only construction (not demo) needs approval. Always deceitful. Search for summary of corp funders.
Many more important atrocities are happening, but just 😔
www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
Many more important atrocities are happening, but just 😔
www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
I'm attending Frontline for Freedom's event, “Unpack the Compact Movement Call: Resisting Trump's Latest Attack on Higher Ed” - sign up now to join www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Unpack the Compact Movement Call: Resisting Trump's Latest Attack on Higher Ed · No Kings
Trump’s new “Compact to All Higher Ed” is a direct attack on students, faculty, and academic freedom. **Join Public Citizen, American Association of University Professors (AAUP), and Amnesty USA, for ...
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October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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I am sorry I still don't understand what expertise federal governance must mandate or provide status progress on implementation of their values or directives within our education system. What's the purpose of inflicting financial punitive "settlements"?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...
White House Moves Toward Settlement With First Public University
www.nytimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I am sorry I still don't understand what expertise federal governance must mandate or provide status progress on implementation of their values or directives within our education system. What's the purpose of inflicting financial punitive "settlements"?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...
If anyone, in any leadership position, for any company, organization, institution, or government role, executed this one action - they would immediately be ousted.
Why can't we oust this harmful, hateful leader(s)?
www.axios.com/2025/10/19/t...
Why can't we oust this harmful, hateful leader(s)?
www.axios.com/2025/10/19/t...
Trump posts fake video dumping brown substance on rally as GOP dismisses No Kings marches
Organizers said there were more than 2,700 "lawful and peaceful" demonstrations across the U.S.
www.axios.com
October 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
If anyone, in any leadership position, for any company, organization, institution, or government role, executed this one action - they would immediately be ousted.
Why can't we oust this harmful, hateful leader(s)?
www.axios.com/2025/10/19/t...
Why can't we oust this harmful, hateful leader(s)?
www.axios.com/2025/10/19/t...
Seizing control of higher education (and educational institutions overall) has been underway and under assault since January 2025, but I admit I continue to be shocked and mystified as this process proceeds forward daily.
Thank you Brown and MIT!
www.cnn.com/2025/10/16/u...
Thank you Brown and MIT!
www.cnn.com/2025/10/16/u...
2 universities decline White House offer for expanded access to federal funding in exchange for demands. Here’s what we know | CNN
The battle for academic freedom and institutional sovereignty in higher education continues to play out as another university has rejected a White House offer for expanded access to federal funding in...
www.cnn.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Seizing control of higher education (and educational institutions overall) has been underway and under assault since January 2025, but I admit I continue to be shocked and mystified as this process proceeds forward daily.
Thank you Brown and MIT!
www.cnn.com/2025/10/16/u...
Thank you Brown and MIT!
www.cnn.com/2025/10/16/u...
Dominion voting machines sold to a GOP pollster - really? We can't change voting systems for November's election, but examination, verification, and changes need to be implemented asap. Check with your local election officials.
www.axios.com/2025/10/09/d...
www.axios.com/2025/10/09/d...
Scoop: Dominion Voting sold to company run by ex-GOP election official
Dominion is one of the biggest election equipment providers and was used by 27 states during the 2024 election.
www.axios.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Dominion voting machines sold to a GOP pollster - really? We can't change voting systems for November's election, but examination, verification, and changes need to be implemented asap. Check with your local election officials.
www.axios.com/2025/10/09/d...
www.axios.com/2025/10/09/d...
They take bad circumstances (happening to us) and manipulate the situation to boost their power. This tactic below is just one in a long line of damaging (to us) uses of political abuses. It is just so shameful.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/09/u...
www.cnn.com/2025/10/09/u...
Video of Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for shutdown “rolling out” at TSA security checkpoints across the country | CNN
Travelers waiting in airport security lines across the country will now be met with a video where the Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem blames Democrats for the government shutdown.
www.cnn.com
October 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
They take bad circumstances (happening to us) and manipulate the situation to boost their power. This tactic below is just one in a long line of damaging (to us) uses of political abuses. It is just so shameful.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/09/u...
www.cnn.com/2025/10/09/u...
We have to collectively plan and message our dissent on federal overreach and distortion in immigration and rule of law. We better hurry! Anchors are deepening and abuses against humanity are rampant.
www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
Feds quietly plan Pittsburgh office for unspecified law enforcement
NPR and the Washington Post both reported last month that the office space request is being made on behalf of ICE.
www.axios.com
October 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We have to collectively plan and message our dissent on federal overreach and distortion in immigration and rule of law. We better hurry! Anchors are deepening and abuses against humanity are rampant.
www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
Unbelievable! They gave up another critical opportunity to keep us safe, abide by international law, protect our national security and rule of law, save lives, and just do the right thing! And for what?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/u...
G.O.P. Blocks Bid to Halt Trump’s Attacks in the Caribbean Sea
www.nytimes.com
October 9, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Unbelievable! They gave up another critical opportunity to keep us safe, abide by international law, protect our national security and rule of law, save lives, and just do the right thing! And for what?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/u...
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Frank Bisignano is already wreaking havoc at the Social Security Administration.
If he tries to run his same chaotic playbook at the IRS, it could spell disaster for American taxpayers.
If he tries to run his same chaotic playbook at the IRS, it could spell disaster for American taxpayers.
Trump’s new IRS ‘CEO’: The head of Social Security
The Trump administration on Monday found its seventh leader for the Internal Revenue Service since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term: the head of the Social Security Administration.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Frank Bisignano is already wreaking havoc at the Social Security Administration.
If he tries to run his same chaotic playbook at the IRS, it could spell disaster for American taxpayers.
If he tries to run his same chaotic playbook at the IRS, it could spell disaster for American taxpayers.
With the Nat'l Guard being nationalized and deployed to multiple states - for no reason other that to embed fear, quell dissent, and wield untethered power for powers sake - it seems we really have to pull together - all of us - and make the change we want to see.
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...
Trump to deploy Texas National Guard troops to Chicago, Pritzker says
President Donald Trump plans to deploy 400 members of the Texas National Guard to Illinois, Oregon and other states, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said.
www.nbcchicago.com
October 6, 2025 at 6:29 AM
With the Nat'l Guard being nationalized and deployed to multiple states - for no reason other that to embed fear, quell dissent, and wield untethered power for powers sake - it seems we really have to pull together - all of us - and make the change we want to see.
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...
Lawless - declared unlawful in LA by a judge and the constitution, and yesterday by OR judge (for OR). So he sidestepped and took people from another state (CA) and sent them to a different state (OR). What actions should be taken now? Congress?
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Trump Administration Live Updates: California National Guard Sent to Oregon, Newsom Says
www.nytimes.com
October 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Lawless - declared unlawful in LA by a judge and the constitution, and yesterday by OR judge (for OR). So he sidestepped and took people from another state (CA) and sent them to a different state (OR). What actions should be taken now? Congress?
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Outrageously unacceptable abuse has occurred around this atrocity. There's been, yet another, abuse of human rights - and incredibly valuable life-saving supplies didn't reach devastated people. This situation must end immediately. Answers must be sought.
"abused"
www.wtae.com/article/gaza...
"abused"
www.wtae.com/article/gaza...
Gaza flotilla activists say they were abused and humiliated while being detained in Israel
“They took away everyone’s medicine: people with heart disease, asthma, even an 86-year-old man … they took away his inhaler," said journalist Saverio Tommasi.
www.wtae.com
October 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Outrageously unacceptable abuse has occurred around this atrocity. There's been, yet another, abuse of human rights - and incredibly valuable life-saving supplies didn't reach devastated people. This situation must end immediately. Answers must be sought.
"abused"
www.wtae.com/article/gaza...
"abused"
www.wtae.com/article/gaza...
I hope everyone is now aware that current administration is delivering illegal political propaganda regarding current shutdown - and now, unwillingly and unknowingly thru furloughed civil servants. Justice may come someday, but right now - everyone needs the facts.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Education Department employees surprised to find their email automatically changed to blame Democrats for shutdown
Five furloughed employees told NBC News they had put up nonpartisan out-of-office messages, only to see they were changed — without their permission — to partisan ones.
www.nbcnews.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I hope everyone is now aware that current administration is delivering illegal political propaganda regarding current shutdown - and now, unwillingly and unknowingly thru furloughed civil servants. Justice may come someday, but right now - everyone needs the facts.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Why does the administration have "political priorities for higher education"? This "compact" is incredibly insulting to humanity and deeply wrong. Perhaps higher ed can halt the blackmail if intake of fed revenue sources stop and are redirected to higher ed instead.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/u...
Trump Administration Asks Colleges to Sign ‘Compact’ to Get Funding Preference
www.nytimes.com
October 2, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Why does the administration have "political priorities for higher education"? This "compact" is incredibly insulting to humanity and deeply wrong. Perhaps higher ed can halt the blackmail if intake of fed revenue sources stop and are redirected to higher ed instead.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/u...
This administration couldn't WAIT to shut down the gov't (they have already been spending $ and cut people wherever they want since Jan.). This messaging is ugly, hateful, misleading, and wrong. Their actions are deplorable. Strategy and communication MUST change.
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
Government shutdown live updates as White House moves to cut billions in funding
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.
www.cbsnews.com
October 2, 2025 at 1:24 AM
This administration couldn't WAIT to shut down the gov't (they have already been spending $ and cut people wherever they want since Jan.). This messaging is ugly, hateful, misleading, and wrong. Their actions are deplorable. Strategy and communication MUST change.
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
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Mass shootings in the US, per Gun Violence Archive:
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...324 mass shootings in just 272 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...324 mass shootings in just 272 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
September 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Mass shootings in the US, per Gun Violence Archive:
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...324 mass shootings in just 272 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...324 mass shootings in just 272 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.