Clint Swift
@clintswift.bsky.social
Mizzou PoliSci Ph.D.; Data Scientist & Policy Strategist at protectdemocracy.org; Sci-fi nerd; dog lover. Angeleno in exile. Views are my own (you can't have 'em).
Is @americanair.bsky.social the worst run business in America? Cornering the market really allows you to not care about your customers at all. If we had a true free market AA would not exist.
July 21, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Is @americanair.bsky.social the worst run business in America? Cornering the market really allows you to not care about your customers at all. If we had a true free market AA would not exist.
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All credit to our clients who have stepped forward to challenge the unlawful grant terminations. Read more: protdem.org/3TlRfBl
Challenging politically-driven attacks on science and medical research - Protect Democracy
Protect Democracy is challenging the Trump administration’s unlawful termination of $400 million in federal funding.
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June 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
All credit to our clients who have stepped forward to challenge the unlawful grant terminations. Read more: protdem.org/3TlRfBl
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🚨BREAKING: In a huge win for public health and democracy, a federal court ruled that the NIH’s ideological purge of life-saving research grants is unlawful.
Today, the rule of law prevailed — and science, once again, belongs to everyone.
Today, the rule of law prevailed — and science, once again, belongs to everyone.
June 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🚨BREAKING: In a huge win for public health and democracy, a federal court ruled that the NIH’s ideological purge of life-saving research grants is unlawful.
Today, the rule of law prevailed — and science, once again, belongs to everyone.
Today, the rule of law prevailed — and science, once again, belongs to everyone.
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During today’s hearing, Rep. DeLauro asked to insert our report on the history of impoundments into the record: “The historical record is clear... I ask unanimous consent to insert into the record the documentation that supports my claim about the myth of presidential impoundment power.”
Today, OMB Director Russ Vought will testify before the House Appropriations Committee about the president's budget request and proposed rescissions. He will likely face questions about the sprawling impoundments the administration has already undertaken: appropriations.house.gov/schedule/hea...
Budget Hearing – Office of Management and Budget
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June 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
During today’s hearing, Rep. DeLauro asked to insert our report on the history of impoundments into the record: “The historical record is clear... I ask unanimous consent to insert into the record the documentation that supports my claim about the myth of presidential impoundment power.”
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Thank you to everyone who has responded! We’re lifting up these stories at the link below. Researchers and care providers can keep adding your voices here: fedfreeze.org
February 3, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Thank you to everyone who has responded! We’re lifting up these stories at the link below. Researchers and care providers can keep adding your voices here: fedfreeze.org
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Today's briefing from our Dear Civil Servant series seeks to separate fact from fiction as the Trump Administration's attacks on the federal workforce continue to escalate. Check it out: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/separating...
Separating truth from fiction on the “fork in the road”
Civil servants deserve to make life-changing decisions with accurate information and without coercion
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
February 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Today's briefing from our Dear Civil Servant series seeks to separate fact from fiction as the Trump Administration's attacks on the federal workforce continue to escalate. Check it out: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/separating...
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Thank you for the replies! We're lifting up your stories on FedFreeze.org -- researchers and care providers, visit us there to share the impact of Trump’s illegal federal funding freeze and to learn more about the threat.
February 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Thank you for the replies! We're lifting up your stories on FedFreeze.org -- researchers and care providers, visit us there to share the impact of Trump’s illegal federal funding freeze and to learn more about the threat.
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Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force retired top leaders call for Judge Griffin to “abandon his attempt to suppress the votes of our service members and tens of thousands of North Carolinians.” Read their OpEd: www.newsobserver.com/opinion/arti...
Former senior military leaders: Judge Griffin threatens votes of America’s troops | Opinion
Elected leaders should be making it easier for our deployed troops to vote, not suing to throw out the votes of service members. | Opinion
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January 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force retired top leaders call for Judge Griffin to “abandon his attempt to suppress the votes of our service members and tens of thousands of North Carolinians.” Read their OpEd: www.newsobserver.com/opinion/arti...
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1.3 million active duty troops are going to miss at least two paychecks this holiday season because Elon Musk is too dumb to know the difference between 4% and 40%
December 19, 2024 at 3:53 AM
1.3 million active duty troops are going to miss at least two paychecks this holiday season because Elon Musk is too dumb to know the difference between 4% and 40%
@protectdemocracy.org seeks Counsel with experience in 1A/media/tech and admin/executive branch law. These are excellent opps for attorneys eager to defend rule of law & fight authoritarianism - apply by 1/15: protectdemocracy.recruitee.com
Protect Democracy - Jobs
Protect Democracy is a nonpartisan, nonprofit group working to prevent authoritarianism. We are hiring for several open positions - join us!
protectdemocracy.recruitee.com
December 19, 2024 at 7:48 PM
@protectdemocracy.org seeks Counsel with experience in 1A/media/tech and admin/executive branch law. These are excellent opps for attorneys eager to defend rule of law & fight authoritarianism - apply by 1/15: protectdemocracy.recruitee.com
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We're expanding our Communications team! Seeking writers and media strategists from diverse backgrounds and across the political spectrum to apply. A commitment to the fight to protect our democracy is a must.
Deadline to apply 12/15. protectdemocracy.org/jobs
Deadline to apply 12/15. protectdemocracy.org/jobs
Protect Democracy - Jobs
Protect Democracy is a nonpartisan, nonprofit group working to prevent authoritarianism. We are hiring for several open positions - join us!
protectdemocracy.org
December 11, 2024 at 7:43 PM
We're expanding our Communications team! Seeking writers and media strategists from diverse backgrounds and across the political spectrum to apply. A commitment to the fight to protect our democracy is a must.
Deadline to apply 12/15. protectdemocracy.org/jobs
Deadline to apply 12/15. protectdemocracy.org/jobs
Grateful today for my family, good food, and this amazing view from my sister’s new place in the south loop.
November 28, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Grateful today for my family, good food, and this amazing view from my sister’s new place in the south loop.
Yes YES this is what I need rn www.npr.org/2024/11/22/n...
Kendrick Lamar releases new album, 'GNX,' capping a year of wins
The Compton, Calif. rapper has been in the spotlight all year, first for his beef with Drake, which led to a pop hit and Grammy nominations, all without releasing an album ... until today.
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November 23, 2024 at 2:36 AM
Yes YES this is what I need rn www.npr.org/2024/11/22/n...
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Trump is aiming for an immediate, multi-part showdown with the people who still have the most power to check his agenda, starting with cabinet confirmations.
We cover the test he’s setting up for Congress and potentially, the Supreme Court. Read and subscribe: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-first-...
We cover the test he’s setting up for Congress and potentially, the Supreme Court. Read and subscribe: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-first-...
The first stand for the Constitution
How to read the ongoing confirmation showdown
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
November 22, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Trump is aiming for an immediate, multi-part showdown with the people who still have the most power to check his agenda, starting with cabinet confirmations.
We cover the test he’s setting up for Congress and potentially, the Supreme Court. Read and subscribe: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-first-...
We cover the test he’s setting up for Congress and potentially, the Supreme Court. Read and subscribe: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-first-...
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With yesterday's Blue Dog Electoral Reform Select Committee announcement and Alaska's RCV system teetering on the brink, lots of electoral reform in the water his week.
For a primer, highly recommend this brilliant video from @vox.com:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqWw...
For a primer, highly recommend this brilliant video from @vox.com:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqWw...
Why US elections only give you two choices
YouTube video by Vox
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November 20, 2024 at 11:24 PM
With yesterday's Blue Dog Electoral Reform Select Committee announcement and Alaska's RCV system teetering on the brink, lots of electoral reform in the water his week.
For a primer, highly recommend this brilliant video from @vox.com:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqWw...
For a primer, highly recommend this brilliant video from @vox.com:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqWw...