D'Butterfly
@dabutterfly.bsky.social
Liberal, tree hugger, companion gardener, former flower child, animal lover, mother, grandmother
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Pam Bondi says Mr. Garcia was labeled M-13 by two judges but doesn't say that there was a unanimous ruling by SCOTUS to return him.
Is SCOTUS the last word on the law or is Bondi?
Is SCOTUS the last word on the law or is Bondi?
April 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Pam Bondi says Mr. Garcia was labeled M-13 by two judges but doesn't say that there was a unanimous ruling by SCOTUS to return him.
Is SCOTUS the last word on the law or is Bondi?
Is SCOTUS the last word on the law or is Bondi?
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BREAKING: 36k people showed up in LA for Bernie and AOC’s rally. In the off year.
Americans are pissed — and anyone ignoring that is making a big mistake.
Americans are pissed — and anyone ignoring that is making a big mistake.
April 12, 2025 at 10:11 PM
BREAKING: 36k people showed up in LA for Bernie and AOC’s rally. In the off year.
Americans are pissed — and anyone ignoring that is making a big mistake.
Americans are pissed — and anyone ignoring that is making a big mistake.
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This is part of what’s so insane. As they talk about re-shoring and manufacturing they are actively trying to destroy an entire us manufacturing industry that already exists.
Billions of dollars in clean energy projects have been canceled since Donald Trump took office again — leaving thousands of jobs and the shift to clean energy in doubt.
A stunning number of electric vehicle, battery factories are being canceled
Billions of dollars in clean energy projects have been canceled since Donald Trump took office again.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 4, 2025 at 9:57 PM
This is part of what’s so insane. As they talk about re-shoring and manufacturing they are actively trying to destroy an entire us manufacturing industry that already exists.
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List of countries not subjected to tariffs:
Russia
Belarus
North Korea
Cuba
They apparently took the time to impose tariffs on several uninhabited islands, so the omissions are extra noteworthy. If you spot others please flag!
Russia
Belarus
North Korea
Cuba
They apparently took the time to impose tariffs on several uninhabited islands, so the omissions are extra noteworthy. If you spot others please flag!
April 2, 2025 at 10:07 PM
List of countries not subjected to tariffs:
Russia
Belarus
North Korea
Cuba
They apparently took the time to impose tariffs on several uninhabited islands, so the omissions are extra noteworthy. If you spot others please flag!
Russia
Belarus
North Korea
Cuba
They apparently took the time to impose tariffs on several uninhabited islands, so the omissions are extra noteworthy. If you spot others please flag!
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a bunch of government goons from ICE/HSI showed up to an elementary school in DC this morning and tried to detain a staff member in the parking lot but the person's colleagues intervened and stopped it and let that be a reminder to all of us that we can do that
March 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
a bunch of government goons from ICE/HSI showed up to an elementary school in DC this morning and tried to detain a staff member in the parking lot but the person's colleagues intervened and stopped it and let that be a reminder to all of us that we can do that
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“By eliminating the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services, the Trump administration’s executive order is cutting off at the knees the most beloved and trusted of American institutions and the staff and services they offer...”
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/a...
Library Advocates Rally as Trump Targets Federal Funding
An executive order has demanded that the Institute for Museum and Library Services be eliminated to the maximum extent allowed by law.
www.nytimes.com
March 25, 2025 at 3:55 AM
“By eliminating the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services, the Trump administration’s executive order is cutting off at the knees the most beloved and trusted of American institutions and the staff and services they offer...”
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/a...
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IT’S WORKING!!!! KEEP SHOWING UP, MAKING YOUR VOICES HEARD!!!
March 7, 2025 at 5:23 AM
IT’S WORKING!!!! KEEP SHOWING UP, MAKING YOUR VOICES HEARD!!!
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This is just stupid.
NEW: Kegseth is changing the name of Ft Moore back to Ft Benning (originally named after a confederate), but says it’s Benning the WWI guy. What a dick. www.defense.gov/News/News-St....
Hegseth Restores Fort Moore to Fort Benning in Honor of WWI Soldier
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing Fort Moore, Ga., to be renamed Fort Benning in honor of Army Cpl. Fred G. Benning who served during World War I with the United States
www.defense.gov
March 4, 2025 at 11:32 AM
This is just stupid.
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I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
We're not done yet | 18F
18f.org
March 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
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None of us can be sure what will “work.” You try multiple things and find your way in. Read some histories of the Civil Rights Movement by those who participated. They were never “sure” of what would work. Some campaigns fizzled out. But persistence, creativity, determination, and focus were key.
February 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
None of us can be sure what will “work.” You try multiple things and find your way in. Read some histories of the Civil Rights Movement by those who participated. They were never “sure” of what would work. Some campaigns fizzled out. But persistence, creativity, determination, and focus were key.
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Project 2025 calls for gutting the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency — putting national and election security at risk.
A Little-Known Federal Agency Helps Secure Elections. Trump Wants to Gut It.
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
February 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Project 2025 calls for gutting the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency — putting national and election security at risk.
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I have decided to cancel my show at The Kennedy Center on May 11, 2025 and move it to The Anthem.
February 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
I have decided to cancel my show at The Kennedy Center on May 11, 2025 and move it to The Anthem.
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Exactly right
Crockett: "Down in Alabama, who's broke. Down in Louisiana, who's broke. I can go through pretty much the entire south and tell you that they're broke and rely on a lot of welfare from the government. To be perfectly honest, it is tax dollars from these big blue states...we're in the find out phase"
February 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Exactly right
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AP is banned from WH events and all the other legacy journalists walk right in.
If this was the 60s, we know who would have been with the Freedom Riders, and who would’ve been writing about them from a safe place.
AP stands alone.
Sad but true.
If this was the 60s, we know who would have been with the Freedom Riders, and who would’ve been writing about them from a safe place.
AP stands alone.
Sad but true.
February 19, 2025 at 3:21 AM
AP is banned from WH events and all the other legacy journalists walk right in.
If this was the 60s, we know who would have been with the Freedom Riders, and who would’ve been writing about them from a safe place.
AP stands alone.
Sad but true.
If this was the 60s, we know who would have been with the Freedom Riders, and who would’ve been writing about them from a safe place.
AP stands alone.
Sad but true.
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Crockett: "It's just that they're idiots. These are the same guys as it relates to our nuclear stockpile, they're like, 'Oh, wait a minute, we needed those guys? Can we get them back? Oh, we don't know how to.' I don't know how anyone can look at this administration & feel a semblance of confidence"
February 19, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Crockett: "It's just that they're idiots. These are the same guys as it relates to our nuclear stockpile, they're like, 'Oh, wait a minute, we needed those guys? Can we get them back? Oh, we don't know how to.' I don't know how anyone can look at this administration & feel a semblance of confidence"
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Hey, here’s some of what @thedemocraticparty.bsky.social did today 👋🏽
February 13, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Hey, here’s some of what @thedemocraticparty.bsky.social did today 👋🏽
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Hi Bluesky! Glad to be here.
February 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Hi Bluesky! Glad to be here.
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Not even trying to hide it…
February 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Not even trying to hide it…
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Cheney to Vance: “You don’t get to rage-quit the Republic just because you’re losing. That’s tyranny.”
February 9, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Cheney to Vance: “You don’t get to rage-quit the Republic just because you’re losing. That’s tyranny.”
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Today we are all focused on what is happening to the federal government. This is coming next. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-...
The Coming Attack on Free and Fair Elections
From Marc | If we are to preserve democracy, those of us on the left must prioritize free and fair elections.
www.democracydocket.com
February 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Today we are all focused on what is happening to the federal government. This is coming next. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-...