@ealsyo.bsky.social
fb.watch
September 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
ClaLaLo (@cynthialalo)
substack.com
September 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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The entire board tasked with overseeing the State Department's Fulbright Program has resigned — claiming political interference from the Trump admin.
The Board voted "overwhelmingly" to resign "rather than endorse unprecedented actions … impermissible under the law." substack.com/home/post/p-...
The Board voted "overwhelmingly" to resign "rather than endorse unprecedented actions … impermissible under the law." substack.com/home/post/p-...
Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board Resignation Statement
Effective immediately, members of the Congressionally mandated Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board voted overwhelmingly to resign from the board, rather than endorse unprecedented actions that we beli...
substack.com
June 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The entire board tasked with overseeing the State Department's Fulbright Program has resigned — claiming political interference from the Trump admin.
The Board voted "overwhelmingly" to resign "rather than endorse unprecedented actions … impermissible under the law." substack.com/home/post/p-...
The Board voted "overwhelmingly" to resign "rather than endorse unprecedented actions … impermissible under the law." substack.com/home/post/p-...
Decades of global interactions, exchange of scholarship, exposure of U.S. students/scholars/citizens to new ways of thinking - eliminated by the State Department. The Board had no other choice than to resign. This former Fulbright Scholar is deeply saddened for the 200 cancelled 2025-6 awardees.
The entire 12-person board tasked with overseeing the State Department’s Fulbright Program resigned Wednesday, claiming political interference from the Trump administration.
Fulbright board resigns over alleged Trump administration interference
The 12-person board that oversees the Fulbright Program accused the White House of denying a “substantial” number of scholarship recipients.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 12, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Decades of global interactions, exchange of scholarship, exposure of U.S. students/scholars/citizens to new ways of thinking - eliminated by the State Department. The Board had no other choice than to resign. This former Fulbright Scholar is deeply saddened for the 200 cancelled 2025-6 awardees.
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One of the many below-the-radar outrages of this administration.
USDA cancels $4.3M in poultry, cheese, eggs to Michigan food banks www.bridgedetroit.com/michigan-foo...
USDA cancels $4.3M in poultry, cheese, eggs to Michigan food banks www.bridgedetroit.com/michigan-foo...
USDA cancels $4.3M in funds to Michigan food banks
The government's decision to cancel the food shipments has caught food banks off guard, and could lead to shortages.
www.bridgedetroit.com
March 29, 2025 at 10:32 AM
One of the many below-the-radar outrages of this administration.
USDA cancels $4.3M in poultry, cheese, eggs to Michigan food banks www.bridgedetroit.com/michigan-foo...
USDA cancels $4.3M in poultry, cheese, eggs to Michigan food banks www.bridgedetroit.com/michigan-foo...
Consider this membership
You can become a member of the National African American History and Culture Museum.
support.si.edu/site/Donatio...
support.si.edu/site/Donatio...
March 30, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Consider this membership
Outrageous
Re:
“Trump’s order specifically names the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Women’s History Museum, which is in development.”
“Trump’s order specifically names the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Women’s History Museum, which is in development.”
Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding to programs with 'improper ideology'
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on the Smithsonian Institution that targets funding to programs that contain what he calls “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology.”
apnews.com
March 30, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Outrageous
Read Secretary Lonnie Burch’s response to this ‘executive order ‘
Can’t even begin to imagine how they’re going to vandalize the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the American Women’s History Museum.
Last week, while visiting several Smithsonian museums, I kept wondering how long it would take for this administration to direct exhibits to be pulled. Not long, it turns out. 🗃️ www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
March 30, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Read Secretary Lonnie Burch’s response to this ‘executive order ‘
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Immigrant rights activist Jeanette Vizguerra, who has lived in the U.S. for more than 30 years, was arrested by ICE agents in Colorado on Monday. She was ambushed during her work break by ICE officials and is now being held in a private prison in Aurora.
www.democracynow.org/2025/3/19/je...
www.democracynow.org/2025/3/19/je...
ICE Detains Jeanette Vizguerra, Prominent Immigrant Rights Leader in Colorado
Immigrant rights activist Jeanette Vizguerra, who has lived in the U.S. for more than 30 years, was arrested by ICE agents in Colorado on Monday. She was ambushed during her work break by ICE official...
www.democracynow.org
March 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Immigrant rights activist Jeanette Vizguerra, who has lived in the U.S. for more than 30 years, was arrested by ICE agents in Colorado on Monday. She was ambushed during her work break by ICE officials and is now being held in a private prison in Aurora.
www.democracynow.org/2025/3/19/je...
www.democracynow.org/2025/3/19/je...
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Well done.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Watch Rep. Ilhan Omar fire back at CNN for downplaying MAGA racism
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2309193/edit Rep. Ilhan Omar deftly handles CNN’s attempt to cover up MAGA racism Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota has long been subjected to racist attacks from ...
www.dailykos.com
March 10, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Well done.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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Lawyers warn transgender women prisoners have been transferred to federal men’s prisons as part of Trump’s order denying trans existence and rights — this despite multiple court rulings blocking the policy.
www.democracynow.org/2025/3/10/he...
www.democracynow.org/2025/3/10/he...
Trump Administration Transfers Transgender Women to Men’s Prisons
Lawyers warn transgender women prisoners have been transferred to federal men’s prisons as part of Trump’s order denying trans existence and rights — this despite multiple court rulings blocking the p...
www.democracynow.org
March 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Lawyers warn transgender women prisoners have been transferred to federal men’s prisons as part of Trump’s order denying trans existence and rights — this despite multiple court rulings blocking the policy.
www.democracynow.org/2025/3/10/he...
www.democracynow.org/2025/3/10/he...
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With all these moves, fascism is no longer a threat: It’s here, and it’s terrifying.
Even the right has a problem with Trump's latest attack on free speech
On Monday, President Donald Trump bragged about taking steps to deport Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, saying the Columbia University graduate student who organized anti-Israel protests last ...
www.dailykos.com
March 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
With all these moves, fascism is no longer a threat: It’s here, and it’s terrifying.
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“Sixty years later, we are in a new political environment that threatens to erode and erase the victories that the foot soldiers of the Civil Rights Movement marched for.”
– @margarethuang.bsky.social, president and CEO of @splcenter.org
– @margarethuang.bsky.social, president and CEO of @splcenter.org
60 years after Selma, the march continues
It’s not always easy to recognize when you’re living in a pivotal moment of history. But life-changing experiences can happen when we least expect it. As I reflect on the anniversary of the ...
www.dailykos.com
March 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
“Sixty years later, we are in a new political environment that threatens to erode and erase the victories that the foot soldiers of the Civil Rights Movement marched for.”
– @margarethuang.bsky.social, president and CEO of @splcenter.org
– @margarethuang.bsky.social, president and CEO of @splcenter.org
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House Republicans just voted to gut Medicaid by $880 billion so they can give Elon Musk another tax break.
Their defense? "It’s the blueprint!"
Their defense? "It’s the blueprint!"
GOP's planned Medicaid cuts are a total self-own
House Republicans shot themselves in the foot by voting for a “ budget blueprint ” that will cut $880 billion from Medicaid over the next 10 years, paving the way for yet another tax cut for ...
www.dailykos.com
March 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
House Republicans just voted to gut Medicaid by $880 billion so they can give Elon Musk another tax break.
Their defense? "It’s the blueprint!"
Their defense? "It’s the blueprint!"
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Women and allies took to the streets from coast to coast Saturday for a “Unite and Resist” national day of action.
Women’s Day Marches Flood the Streets to Oppose Trump and Project 2025
Women and allies took to the streets from coast to coast Saturday for a “Unite and Resist” national day of action.
buff.ly
March 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Women and allies took to the streets from coast to coast Saturday for a “Unite and Resist” national day of action.
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