Laurie
@lauriemorrisonisme.bsky.social
Italy lover, dementia caregiver, mother, nonna, traveler, 🏳️🌈⚖️🖊️🗡️☕️🍷📚🖌️💭
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Politics hasn't been this simple in a long time: do you think it's good for one man to exercise unchecked, arbitrary power or not. Those are the two available ideologies right now
March 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Politics hasn't been this simple in a long time: do you think it's good for one man to exercise unchecked, arbitrary power or not. Those are the two available ideologies right now
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Murphy: "If we continue to observe norms, if we continue to engage in business as usual, this democracy could be gone. I don't think we have a year to save American democracy. I think the way the president is acting ... puts out democracy at immediate risk."
March 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Murphy: "If we continue to observe norms, if we continue to engage in business as usual, this democracy could be gone. I don't think we have a year to save American democracy. I think the way the president is acting ... puts out democracy at immediate risk."
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March 16, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Musk is rich because you gave him $38 billion in tax money to make that.
He is happy to tell you what you don’t need.
He’s also picking a side in foreign policy, and it’s not our side
He is happy to tell you what you don’t need.
He’s also picking a side in foreign policy, and it’s not our side
March 17, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Musk is rich because you gave him $38 billion in tax money to make that.
He is happy to tell you what you don’t need.
He’s also picking a side in foreign policy, and it’s not our side
He is happy to tell you what you don’t need.
He’s also picking a side in foreign policy, and it’s not our side
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These are e most important #s for the Dems. They should be tracking all local media and influencers in these states and reposting it everywhere
The economic pain tariffs can indlict on red states need to be talked about more than anything else right now. It will flip voters.
The economic pain tariffs can indlict on red states need to be talked about more than anything else right now. It will flip voters.
March 16, 2025 at 10:46 PM
These are e most important #s for the Dems. They should be tracking all local media and influencers in these states and reposting it everywhere
The economic pain tariffs can indlict on red states need to be talked about more than anything else right now. It will flip voters.
The economic pain tariffs can indlict on red states need to be talked about more than anything else right now. It will flip voters.
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Once again they screw veterans first. — Veteran-owned small firms hit first by VA's push for $2B in contract cuts. Service-disabled veteran entrepreneurs bear 89% of the claimed savings. Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins claims this is just step one. washingtontechnology.com/contracts/20...
Veteran-owned small firms hit first by VA's push for $2B in contract cuts
Service-disabled veteran entrepreneurs bear 89% of the claimed savings. Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins claims this is just step one.
washingtontechnology.com
February 25, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Once again they screw veterans first. — Veteran-owned small firms hit first by VA's push for $2B in contract cuts. Service-disabled veteran entrepreneurs bear 89% of the claimed savings. Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins claims this is just step one. washingtontechnology.com/contracts/20...
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More than 700 National Park Service employees have submitted resignations as part of Elon Musk’s “fork in the road” offer, according to an internal agency memo. The plan would diminish staffing ahead of the busy summer tourism season, critics said.
Hundreds in Park Service Have Opted to Quit, Agency Memo Says
The report has raised concerns about national park access and maintenance heading into the summer travel season.
nyti.ms
February 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM
More than 700 National Park Service employees have submitted resignations as part of Elon Musk’s “fork in the road” offer, according to an internal agency memo. The plan would diminish staffing ahead of the busy summer tourism season, critics said.
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The new DOGE administrator, who the White House only named after media pressure, told associates she did not know she would be named publicly to the position. She’s currently scheduled to be on vacation in Mexico.
Meet Amy Gleason. We’ve been tracking her for a bit.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
Meet Amy Gleason. We’ve been tracking her for a bit.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
Amy Gleason Named Acting DOGE Administrator
Ms. Gleason is the acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency, according to a White House official. The news comes as a federal judge questioned who was leading the operation.
www.nytimes.com
February 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The new DOGE administrator, who the White House only named after media pressure, told associates she did not know she would be named publicly to the position. She’s currently scheduled to be on vacation in Mexico.
Meet Amy Gleason. We’ve been tracking her for a bit.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
Meet Amy Gleason. We’ve been tracking her for a bit.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
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Gabbard fires more than 100 intelligence officers who participated in a sexually explicit chat on a secret government network. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
Tulsi Gabbard says more than 100 intelligence officers were fired for explicit chat messages.
www.nytimes.com
February 26, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Gabbard fires more than 100 intelligence officers who participated in a sexually explicit chat on a secret government network. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
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They plan to dismantle our democracy at every level.
Elon Musk Is Trying to Buy Another Election
Not satisfied with controlling the federal government, the shadow president’s political action committee is suddenly spending big on a crucial Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Not satisfied with controlling the federal government, the shadow president’s political action committee is suddenly spending big on a crucial Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Elon Musk Wants to Decide Who Sits on the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Not satisfied with controlling the federal government, the shadow president’s political action committee is suddenly spending big on a crucial Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
www.thenation.com
February 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
They plan to dismantle our democracy at every level.
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"I think there's real risk of a generation or more of data being lost." - Dr. Michael Greicius, neurology professor at Stanford University, on the damage Trump's cuts to NIH research will do to progress on a treatment for Alzheimer's disease, adding as much as 20 years to the timeline.
February 21, 2025 at 3:21 AM
"I think there's real risk of a generation or more of data being lost." - Dr. Michael Greicius, neurology professor at Stanford University, on the damage Trump's cuts to NIH research will do to progress on a treatment for Alzheimer's disease, adding as much as 20 years to the timeline.
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It's not hard to write a headline that accurately communucates to readers which type of salute Bannon did.
www.wired.com/story/neo-na...
www.wired.com/story/neo-na...
February 21, 2025 at 3:51 AM
It's not hard to write a headline that accurately communucates to readers which type of salute Bannon did.
www.wired.com/story/neo-na...
www.wired.com/story/neo-na...
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"Key congressional Republicans have powers they’re choosing not to use...
"Senator Susan Collins, for example, believes the White House and DOGE may be breaking the law. She doesn’t, however, seem eager to use her considerable influence..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
"Senator Susan Collins, for example, believes the White House and DOGE may be breaking the law. She doesn’t, however, seem eager to use her considerable influence..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
February 20, 2025 at 8:41 PM
"Key congressional Republicans have powers they’re choosing not to use...
"Senator Susan Collins, for example, believes the White House and DOGE may be breaking the law. She doesn’t, however, seem eager to use her considerable influence..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
"Senator Susan Collins, for example, believes the White House and DOGE may be breaking the law. She doesn’t, however, seem eager to use her considerable influence..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
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🇺🇸❗️🇺🇦 The U.S. side went through that first G7 draft this week and removed all references that could be interpreted as being pro-Ukraine, - NYT
The result was a neutral draft statement that made no references to Russia as the aggressor in the conflict, nor to Ukraine as the victim of the invasion.
The result was a neutral draft statement that made no references to Russia as the aggressor in the conflict, nor to Ukraine as the victim of the invasion.
February 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🇺🇸❗️🇺🇦 The U.S. side went through that first G7 draft this week and removed all references that could be interpreted as being pro-Ukraine, - NYT
The result was a neutral draft statement that made no references to Russia as the aggressor in the conflict, nor to Ukraine as the victim of the invasion.
The result was a neutral draft statement that made no references to Russia as the aggressor in the conflict, nor to Ukraine as the victim of the invasion.
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The DOGE firings have nothing to do with “efficiency” or “cutting waste.” They’re a direct push to weaken federal agencies perceived as liberal. This was evident from the start, and now the data confirms it: targeted agencies overwhelmingly those seen as more left-leaning. 🧵⬇️
February 20, 2025 at 2:18 AM
The DOGE firings have nothing to do with “efficiency” or “cutting waste.” They’re a direct push to weaken federal agencies perceived as liberal. This was evident from the start, and now the data confirms it: targeted agencies overwhelmingly those seen as more left-leaning. 🧵⬇️
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Oh my God if this is true
February 20, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Oh my God if this is true
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New Pharaoh's tomb just dropped.
The tomb of King Thutmose II has been uncovered, Egyptian officials announced on Tuesday, marking the first discovery of a royal resting place since King Tutankhamun’s was unearthed in 1922.
The tomb of King Thutmose II has been uncovered, Egyptian officials announced on Tuesday, marking the first discovery of a royal resting place since King Tutankhamun’s was unearthed in 1922.
February 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
New Pharaoh's tomb just dropped.
The tomb of King Thutmose II has been uncovered, Egyptian officials announced on Tuesday, marking the first discovery of a royal resting place since King Tutankhamun’s was unearthed in 1922.
The tomb of King Thutmose II has been uncovered, Egyptian officials announced on Tuesday, marking the first discovery of a royal resting place since King Tutankhamun’s was unearthed in 1922.
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The Eric Adams criminal case raises significant concerns about the independence of the Justice Department and the role of political influence in prosecutions.
💡 The key question: Was there an improper quid pro quo—and if so, will the Court do anything about it?
💡 The key question: Was there an improper quid pro quo—and if so, will the Court do anything about it?
Eric Adams' Indictment: What's Really Going On?
YouTube video by Andrew Weissmann
youtu.be
February 21, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The Eric Adams criminal case raises significant concerns about the independence of the Justice Department and the role of political influence in prosecutions.
💡 The key question: Was there an improper quid pro quo—and if so, will the Court do anything about it?
💡 The key question: Was there an improper quid pro quo—and if so, will the Court do anything about it?
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#Senate vote-a-rama vote 15: The Senate did not agree to the Reed-Shaheen amendment 299 re Ukraine on a party line tally of 47-53.
Now voting on the Paul amdt 999 re deficit reduction.
Next Slotkin 664: bird flu
Van Hollen 233: school breakfast/lunch
Shaheen 436: health care
Now voting on the Paul amdt 999 re deficit reduction.
Next Slotkin 664: bird flu
Van Hollen 233: school breakfast/lunch
Shaheen 436: health care
February 21, 2025 at 6:04 AM
#Senate vote-a-rama vote 15: The Senate did not agree to the Reed-Shaheen amendment 299 re Ukraine on a party line tally of 47-53.
Now voting on the Paul amdt 999 re deficit reduction.
Next Slotkin 664: bird flu
Van Hollen 233: school breakfast/lunch
Shaheen 436: health care
Now voting on the Paul amdt 999 re deficit reduction.
Next Slotkin 664: bird flu
Van Hollen 233: school breakfast/lunch
Shaheen 436: health care
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Brilliant segment on the vital role the NIH exercises in advancing Alzheimer’s research to unlock future treatments. Strong and very recent bipartisan support.
Well done and thank you @maddow.msnbc.com
Well done and thank you @maddow.msnbc.com
February 21, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Brilliant segment on the vital role the NIH exercises in advancing Alzheimer’s research to unlock future treatments. Strong and very recent bipartisan support.
Well done and thank you @maddow.msnbc.com
Well done and thank you @maddow.msnbc.com
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One of the most terrifying, brilliantly written, balanced and relevant books I have ever read. I’ve always thought Rees was an exceptional historian, this reaffirms that view.
February 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
One of the most terrifying, brilliantly written, balanced and relevant books I have ever read. I’ve always thought Rees was an exceptional historian, this reaffirms that view.
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I have solved Bird Flu. Give the chickens ivermectin. Have the chickens practice Earthing. The problem with their immune systems is they are not touching the soil enough. Coffee enemas for all chickens. Also we must stop reading them Ibram X. Kendi. Eggs will be back and most importantly not gay.
February 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I have solved Bird Flu. Give the chickens ivermectin. Have the chickens practice Earthing. The problem with their immune systems is they are not touching the soil enough. Coffee enemas for all chickens. Also we must stop reading them Ibram X. Kendi. Eggs will be back and most importantly not gay.
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The CDC has an ultra-competitive 2-year program to train "the best of the best" to lead public health labs.
Most of the current class were terminated over the weekend. www.science.org/content/arti... (by @meredithwadman.bsky.social)
Most of the current class were terminated over the weekend. www.science.org/content/arti... (by @meredithwadman.bsky.social)
Ax falls on elite group of Ph.D.s training to lead U.S. public health labs
Most of the fellows in CDC’s highly competitive Laboratory Leadership Service were fired last weekend
www.science.org
February 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The CDC has an ultra-competitive 2-year program to train "the best of the best" to lead public health labs.
Most of the current class were terminated over the weekend. www.science.org/content/arti... (by @meredithwadman.bsky.social)
Most of the current class were terminated over the weekend. www.science.org/content/arti... (by @meredithwadman.bsky.social)
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I appreciate everyone’s messages of support, I’m trying to get through all my mentions but as you can imagine, it’s been a bit of a busy day :)
Remember - peaceful civil disobedience, and no kings, no tyrants. Not ever.
Remember - peaceful civil disobedience, and no kings, no tyrants. Not ever.
February 20, 2025 at 6:06 AM
I appreciate everyone’s messages of support, I’m trying to get through all my mentions but as you can imagine, it’s been a bit of a busy day :)
Remember - peaceful civil disobedience, and no kings, no tyrants. Not ever.
Remember - peaceful civil disobedience, and no kings, no tyrants. Not ever.