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Writing an op-ed is not illegal activity. They are revoking visas for thought crimes and for constitutionally protected expression.
State Department spox Tammy Bruce just blatantly lies and says that students are getting visas revoked for "illegal activity" (Rumeysa Ozturk was not charged with a crime)
March 28, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Writing an op-ed is not illegal activity. They are revoking visas for thought crimes and for constitutionally protected expression.
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Breaking News: A federal judge called President Trump’s attempts to punish the law firm Jenner & Block “disturbing” as he temporarily blocked most of an executive order that targeted it, the latest courtroom defeat in Trump’s campaign of retaliation against law firms.
Trump Live Updates: Judge Rules Against Order Punishing Law Firm
www.nytimes.com
March 29, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Breaking News: A federal judge called President Trump’s attempts to punish the law firm Jenner & Block “disturbing” as he temporarily blocked most of an executive order that targeted it, the latest courtroom defeat in Trump’s campaign of retaliation against law firms.
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Trump is attempting to destroy federal funding for libraries.
We need you to take action today!
action.everylibrary.org/saveimls2025 #library #libraries #author #book #books #read #reading #librarian
We need you to take action today!
action.everylibrary.org/saveimls2025 #library #libraries #author #book #books #read #reading #librarian
Take Action To Save Federal Funding for Libraries!
Trump is attempting to destroy federal funding for libraries. We need you to take action today! That's why we made it easy to contact your reps, sign petitions, and learn about the Institute of Museum...
action.everylibrary.org
March 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Trump is attempting to destroy federal funding for libraries.
We need you to take action today!
action.everylibrary.org/saveimls2025 #library #libraries #author #book #books #read #reading #librarian
We need you to take action today!
action.everylibrary.org/saveimls2025 #library #libraries #author #book #books #read #reading #librarian
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#Libraries have always been there for us. Now is the time to stand up #ForOurLibraries ❤️
#Bookish #LibraryLove #CheckOutYourLibrary #LibbyApp
www.libbylife.com/2025-03-17-w...
#Bookish #LibraryLove #CheckOutYourLibrary #LibbyApp
www.libbylife.com/2025-03-17-w...
What you can do to support libraries right now
We all agree: Libraries are essential resources in our communities. Show your support for these vital institutions with a few simple actions you can take today.
www.libbylife.com
March 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
#Libraries have always been there for us. Now is the time to stand up #ForOurLibraries ❤️
#Bookish #LibraryLove #CheckOutYourLibrary #LibbyApp
www.libbylife.com/2025-03-17-w...
#Bookish #LibraryLove #CheckOutYourLibrary #LibbyApp
www.libbylife.com/2025-03-17-w...
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A new Executive Order from the White House called for an immediate defunding of seven governmental entities, including the ILMS, which will have a direct impact on VHS's operations.
Here's a statement from our Executive Director and Board president: vermonthistory.org/vermont-hist...
Here's a statement from our Executive Director and Board president: vermonthistory.org/vermont-hist...
March 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A new Executive Order from the White House called for an immediate defunding of seven governmental entities, including the ILMS, which will have a direct impact on VHS's operations.
Here's a statement from our Executive Director and Board president: vermonthistory.org/vermont-hist...
Here's a statement from our Executive Director and Board president: vermonthistory.org/vermont-hist...
In a new executive order, Trump has targeted the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state libraries and to library, museum, and archives program grant recipients.
www.everylibrary.org/statementiml... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
www.everylibrary.org/statementiml... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Statement on Trump's Attack on Federal Funding for Libraries
www.everylibrary.org
March 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
In a new executive order, Trump has targeted the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state libraries and to library, museum, and archives program grant recipients.
www.everylibrary.org/statementiml... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
www.everylibrary.org/statementiml... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
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There’s been zero explanation for this given but it seems exceedingly likely it’s pure retaliation for the Maine governor challenging Trump. Really sick.
www.pressherald.com/2025/03/06/s...
www.pressherald.com/2025/03/06/s...
Social Security now requires Maine parents to visit an agency office to register newborns
The change — immediately criticized by pediatric health advocates — eliminates a program that allowed parents to fill out a form at the hospital to secure a Social Security number for their children.
www.pressherald.com
March 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
There’s been zero explanation for this given but it seems exceedingly likely it’s pure retaliation for the Maine governor challenging Trump. Really sick.
www.pressherald.com/2025/03/06/s...
www.pressherald.com/2025/03/06/s...
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Sharing with alt text
March 8, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Sharing with alt text
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Trump administration has identified words to be banned on government websites or at least be wary of using. Among them: women, race, injustice, climate science, pollution, victim, historically. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The Words Federal Agencies Are Discouraged From Using Under Trump
Federal agencies have issued guidance to employees on hundreds of terms to limit or avoid using. An analysis of government websites shows many of the same words being removed.
www.nytimes.com
March 8, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Trump administration has identified words to be banned on government websites or at least be wary of using. Among them: women, race, injustice, climate science, pollution, victim, historically. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
It would be terrible if people flooded the portal with false claims until it was unusable, just terrible...
The US Education Department said it launched a portal called ‘End DEI’ where the public can complain about diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in publicly-funded schools reut.rs/4gX8qCQ
US launches 'end DEI' portal for public complaints about diversity in schools
The U.S. Education Department said on Thursday it launched a portal called "End DEI" where the public can complain about diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in publicly-funded K-12 schools.
reut.rs
February 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
It would be terrible if people flooded the portal with false claims until it was unusable, just terrible...
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Not trying to be snarky, genuinely asking: couldn't those NOT hired back make the legal argument that they are being illegally discriminated against according to the same criteria currently being used to dismantle DEI? Wouldn't being a veteran be an "immutable characteristic"?
The Office of Personnel Management told the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to reinstate veterans, disabled veterans, and military spouses who were fired, according to an email sent to CFPB employees who saw their terminations reversed. news.bloomberglaw.com/banking-law/...
OPM Tells CFPB to Reinstate Fired Veterans, Military Spouses
The Office of Personnel Management told the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to reinstate veterans, disabled veterans, and military spouses who were fired, according to an email sent to CFPB emplo...
news.bloomberglaw.com
February 28, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Not trying to be snarky, genuinely asking: couldn't those NOT hired back make the legal argument that they are being illegally discriminated against according to the same criteria currently being used to dismantle DEI? Wouldn't being a veteran be an "immutable characteristic"?
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new orleans boos the department of homeland security
February 28, 2025 at 3:43 AM
new orleans boos the department of homeland security
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IPC [Feb 27] -- 18 years after Dems passed a law giving transgender Iowans civil rights protections, the state's Reps have passed a law repealing those rights, making it the first state to strip its citizens of such a broad swath of legal rights.
[@rikiwilchins.bsky.social]
[@rikiwilchins.bsky.social]
Iowa Legislature passes bill removing civil rights protections for transgender Iowans
Republicans in the Iowa House and Senate passed a bill Thursday afternoon to remove state civil rights protections for transgender Iowans, sending it to Gov. Kim Reynolds' desk for her signature.
www.iowapublicradio.org
February 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
IPC [Feb 27] -- 18 years after Dems passed a law giving transgender Iowans civil rights protections, the state's Reps have passed a law repealing those rights, making it the first state to strip its citizens of such a broad swath of legal rights.
[@rikiwilchins.bsky.social]
[@rikiwilchins.bsky.social]
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How it started/How it's going
February 28, 2025 at 11:57 AM
How it started/How it's going
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Reminder that today is an economic blackout. Don't buy from chains or big box stores!
However! You are still encouraged to shop at local and small businesses, and you can, of course, still buy medicine, food and emergency supplies.
Good explainer here:
www.npr.org/2025/02/27/n...
However! You are still encouraged to shop at local and small businesses, and you can, of course, still buy medicine, food and emergency supplies.
Good explainer here:
www.npr.org/2025/02/27/n...
A movement is calling for an 'economic blackout' on Friday. Here's what to know
The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.
www.npr.org
February 28, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Reminder that today is an economic blackout. Don't buy from chains or big box stores!
However! You are still encouraged to shop at local and small businesses, and you can, of course, still buy medicine, food and emergency supplies.
Good explainer here:
www.npr.org/2025/02/27/n...
However! You are still encouraged to shop at local and small businesses, and you can, of course, still buy medicine, food and emergency supplies.
Good explainer here:
www.npr.org/2025/02/27/n...
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The bill, expected to be signed by the governor, strips gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act, which provides protection from discrimination in housing, education, employment, wages and more.
(via @iowapublicradio.org)
(via @iowapublicradio.org)
Iowa Legislature passes bill removing civil rights protections for transgender Iowans
Republicans in the Iowa House and Senate passed a bill Thursday afternoon to remove state civil rights protections for transgender Iowans, sending it to Gov. Kim Reynolds' desk for her signature.
www.iowapublicradio.org
February 28, 2025 at 2:31 AM
The bill, expected to be signed by the governor, strips gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act, which provides protection from discrimination in housing, education, employment, wages and more.
(via @iowapublicradio.org)
(via @iowapublicradio.org)
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🗓️ Today in one sentence for Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Trump, Day 1500: "Flawed democracy."
whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2025/02/27/d...
Trump, Day 1500: "Flawed democracy."
whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2025/02/27/d...
February 28, 2025 at 12:46 AM
🗓️ Today in one sentence for Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Trump, Day 1500: "Flawed democracy."
whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2025/02/27/d...
Trump, Day 1500: "Flawed democracy."
whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com/2025/02/27/d...
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A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to retract directives that prompted the firing of thousands of federal workers, saying that those directives were “illegal.”
Judge Says Trump Administration Memos Directing Mass Firings Were Illegal
A federal judge in California ordered the retraction of the memos. He suggested, but did not order, that the layoffs be stopped.
www.nytimes.com
February 28, 2025 at 3:12 AM
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to retract directives that prompted the firing of thousands of federal workers, saying that those directives were “illegal.”
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Tomorrow, February 28, let’s disrupt the status quo by spending ONLY at businesses that uplift our communities.
That means:
🚫 No gas from corporate giants
🚫 No fast food chains
🚫 No big-box retailers (Target, Walmart, Amazon, etc.)
That means:
🚫 No gas from corporate giants
🚫 No fast food chains
🚫 No big-box retailers (Target, Walmart, Amazon, etc.)
February 28, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Tomorrow, February 28, let’s disrupt the status quo by spending ONLY at businesses that uplift our communities.
That means:
🚫 No gas from corporate giants
🚫 No fast food chains
🚫 No big-box retailers (Target, Walmart, Amazon, etc.)
That means:
🚫 No gas from corporate giants
🚫 No fast food chains
🚫 No big-box retailers (Target, Walmart, Amazon, etc.)
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The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau dropped five enforcement actions against financial services companies accused of wrongdoing under the prior administration, including a major case against Capital One reut.rs/4h0ObnU
Trump admin drops 5 consumer watchdog cases, including Capital One
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday dropped five enforcement actions against financial services companies accused of wrongdoing under the prior administration, including a major case against Capital One .
reut.rs
February 28, 2025 at 3:36 AM
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau dropped five enforcement actions against financial services companies accused of wrongdoing under the prior administration, including a major case against Capital One reut.rs/4h0ObnU
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Service members and recruits who are diagnosed with or treated for gender dysphoria are to be separated from the U.S. military in accordance with an executive order issued a month ago by President Trump.
Pentagon directs removal of trans service members from military
Service members and recruits who are diagnosed with or treated for gender dysphoria are to be separated from the U.S. military in accordance with an executive order issued a month ago by President Tru...
www.npr.org
February 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Service members and recruits who are diagnosed with or treated for gender dysphoria are to be separated from the U.S. military in accordance with an executive order issued a month ago by President Trump.
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A sitting US president posted this, yes it was Trump. He wants trans belly dancers and to frolic shirtless on a beach with Netanyahu. The whole thing is odd, even for MAGA
February 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM
A sitting US president posted this, yes it was Trump. He wants trans belly dancers and to frolic shirtless on a beach with Netanyahu. The whole thing is odd, even for MAGA
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On social media and at political rallies, Elon Musk has taken credit for leading the team that is cutting allegedly wasteful US government spending, even waving a chainsaw on stage at a conference. In court, it's a different story reut.rs/3QzgaQz
'Where is Mr. Musk in all of this?' Judges question secrecy of DOGE's activities
On social media and at political rallies, Elon Musk has taken credit for leading the team that is cutting allegedly wasteful U.S. government spending, even waving a chainsaw on stage at a conference. In court, it's a different story.
reut.rs
February 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
On social media and at political rallies, Elon Musk has taken credit for leading the team that is cutting allegedly wasteful US government spending, even waving a chainsaw on stage at a conference. In court, it's a different story reut.rs/3QzgaQz
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Happy Wednesday, you Wonderful Weirdos. Now go live deliciously. 😈
February 26, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Happy Wednesday, you Wonderful Weirdos. Now go live deliciously. 😈