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@joycevance.bsky.social and #sistersinlaw, What do you all think about vacation destinations in the U.S. these days? Stick to blue states? Hit up red states (judiciously)? I have roots in Alabama and would love to see the Civil Rights sites. Thoughts?
May 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM
@joycevance.bsky.social and #sistersinlaw, What do you all think about vacation destinations in the U.S. these days? Stick to blue states? Hit up red states (judiciously)? I have roots in Alabama and would love to see the Civil Rights sites. Thoughts?
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MN is proud to help feed the world (in fact, this program was created by Hubert Humphrey). Now not only is that in jeopardy, but millions of dollars in income for farmers is too? Disgusting.
This food, which we’ve already paid for, is waiting on ships to be delivered to those who need it.
This food, which we’ve already paid for, is waiting on ships to be delivered to those who need it.
Shuttering of USAID could mean the end of millions in income for Midwest farm operations
Frozen by Elon Musk’s DOGE personnel, the USAID program purchased $70 million in commodities in 2024 from Minnesota vendors.
www.startribune.com
February 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
MN is proud to help feed the world (in fact, this program was created by Hubert Humphrey). Now not only is that in jeopardy, but millions of dollars in income for farmers is too? Disgusting.
This food, which we’ve already paid for, is waiting on ships to be delivered to those who need it.
This food, which we’ve already paid for, is waiting on ships to be delivered to those who need it.
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The Supreme Court adjunct office
NEW: ProPublica has identified three lawyers with elite establishment credentials who’ve joined the DOGE effort. Two of their names haven’t been previously reported as working for the Elon Musk-led initiative.
Here’s what we know about them:
Here’s what we know about them:
The Elite Lawyers Working for Elon Musk’s DOGE Include Former Supreme Court Clerks
Much attention has been paid to the young Silicon Valley engineers working for Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, but the group has also hired high-powered legal talent.
propub.li
February 7, 2025 at 11:35 PM
The Supreme Court adjunct office
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The answer is yes www.vanityfair.com/news/story/i...
Is Donald Trump Afraid of Elon Musk?
The president has long operated without anything resembling worry when it comes to appointments or executive action, but as his most powerful—and richest—political ally chainsaws his way through the f...
www.vanityfair.com
February 7, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The answer is yes www.vanityfair.com/news/story/i...
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Exhibit B in my ongoing series:
"Stop Asking When Trump Will Tire of Musk--Musk. Owns. Trump."
That's why Musk gets the same treatment as Putin gets from Trump: no criticism, only praise, no matter what.
The broligarchs bought a controlling share of the White House for just $250mil. Cheap!
"Stop Asking When Trump Will Tire of Musk--Musk. Owns. Trump."
That's why Musk gets the same treatment as Putin gets from Trump: no criticism, only praise, no matter what.
The broligarchs bought a controlling share of the White House for just $250mil. Cheap!
REPORTER: Do you have a reaction to the new Time Magazine cover that has Elon Musk sitting behind your resolute desk?
TRUMP: No. Is Time Magazine still in business? I didn't even know that. Elon is doing a great job.
TRUMP: No. Is Time Magazine still in business? I didn't even know that. Elon is doing a great job.
February 8, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Exhibit B in my ongoing series:
"Stop Asking When Trump Will Tire of Musk--Musk. Owns. Trump."
That's why Musk gets the same treatment as Putin gets from Trump: no criticism, only praise, no matter what.
The broligarchs bought a controlling share of the White House for just $250mil. Cheap!
"Stop Asking When Trump Will Tire of Musk--Musk. Owns. Trump."
That's why Musk gets the same treatment as Putin gets from Trump: no criticism, only praise, no matter what.
The broligarchs bought a controlling share of the White House for just $250mil. Cheap!
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Career federal civil servants are facing unprecedented threats under Donald Trump’s second term. If you’re impacted or concerned, Protect Democracy has guidance on protecting your rights and next steps.
Read more: 🔗 http://protdem.org/federal-worker-resources
Read more: 🔗 http://protdem.org/federal-worker-resources
February 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Career federal civil servants are facing unprecedented threats under Donald Trump’s second term. If you’re impacted or concerned, Protect Democracy has guidance on protecting your rights and next steps.
Read more: 🔗 http://protdem.org/federal-worker-resources
Read more: 🔗 http://protdem.org/federal-worker-resources
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Authoritarianism wants you to feel like you’re drowning in chaos — headlines of breaking news, after breaking news. Here are 4️⃣ questions you can ask yourself to help spot genuine threats to our democracy.
Read more here: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/how-to-pay...
Read more here: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/how-to-pay...
![Is the action tangible, actionable, and detailed? Or intangible, abstract, and vague?
When [Trump] leaves the details vague, we, collectively, cannot help ourselves. We try to fill them in. But — if Trump’s past promises are any guide — intangibility is a pretty good indicator that a proposal is a less-than-pressing concern.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/bafkreibvgyxmsqaz6lk5lwbxd747jhmbphuj6j3zhwfyttnhvrkh53snva@jpeg)
![Does this action target the opposition in a way that may cause anticipatory obedience?
By targeting individual politicians, companies, civil servants, nonprofits, donors, media outlets, and journalists, [Trump] can cow hundreds or thousands of others into a more submissive and defensive posture.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/bafkreid7mpvpd6vghi3e2dbmkzcrkmden3lg5vvfan6ckt7affhn5dg7o4@jpeg)
January 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Authoritarianism wants you to feel like you’re drowning in chaos — headlines of breaking news, after breaking news. Here are 4️⃣ questions you can ask yourself to help spot genuine threats to our democracy.
Read more here: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/how-to-pay...
Read more here: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/how-to-pay...
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ASA member Brooke Harrington @ebharrington.bsky.social @dartmouthartsci.bsky.social talks to Jon Stewart about the emerging tech CEO “broligarchy” @thedailyshow.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvCm...
Brooke Harrington - Trump’s “Broligarchy” of Tech Billionaires | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
www.youtube.com
January 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
ASA member Brooke Harrington @ebharrington.bsky.social @dartmouthartsci.bsky.social talks to Jon Stewart about the emerging tech CEO “broligarchy” @thedailyshow.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvCm...
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My single prediction for 2025 in tech: Trump is asking for the delay in ban/force sale going into effect, so Elon can make a bid for TikTok, prolly with involvement from Larry Ellison (again) and other Twitter investors (again) in order to turn a lemon into rancid lemonade. China will cooperate.
a cartoon of a man and a boy with the words when life gives you lemons
ALT: a cartoon of a man and a boy with the words when life gives you lemons
media.tenor.com
January 2, 2025 at 6:42 AM
My single prediction for 2025 in tech: Trump is asking for the delay in ban/force sale going into effect, so Elon can make a bid for TikTok, prolly with involvement from Larry Ellison (again) and other Twitter investors (again) in order to turn a lemon into rancid lemonade. China will cooperate.
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If you steal $1000, you can be sent to prison.
When health insurance companies steal over $68,500,000,000, they get tax breaks, subsidies and government contracts, while letting their customers die or go into debt.
But keep blaming immigrants and poor people for rising crime.
When health insurance companies steal over $68,500,000,000, they get tax breaks, subsidies and government contracts, while letting their customers die or go into debt.
But keep blaming immigrants and poor people for rising crime.
January 2, 2025 at 12:40 PM
If you steal $1000, you can be sent to prison.
When health insurance companies steal over $68,500,000,000, they get tax breaks, subsidies and government contracts, while letting their customers die or go into debt.
But keep blaming immigrants and poor people for rising crime.
When health insurance companies steal over $68,500,000,000, they get tax breaks, subsidies and government contracts, while letting their customers die or go into debt.
But keep blaming immigrants and poor people for rising crime.
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For Canadians, once you're in the hospital, the province takes care of the bill.
No one in Canada has ever declared bankruptcy because of hospital bills.
America is, in fact, alone in this regard.
No one in Canada has ever declared bankruptcy because of hospital bills.
America is, in fact, alone in this regard.
January 2, 2025 at 4:25 AM
For Canadians, once you're in the hospital, the province takes care of the bill.
No one in Canada has ever declared bankruptcy because of hospital bills.
America is, in fact, alone in this regard.
No one in Canada has ever declared bankruptcy because of hospital bills.
America is, in fact, alone in this regard.