Laura Wurts Friedman
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What a front cover...
March 6, 2025 at 11:09 AM
What a front cover...
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Reposted by Laura Wurts Friedman
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Watch full video for my commentary but BLUF: This is what a coup looks like.
This is what it looks like.....
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February 7, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Watch full video for my commentary but BLUF: This is what a coup looks like.
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Trump just made white people refugees. You can’t make this shit up.
Refugee Status for White People
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February 8, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Trump just made white people refugees. You can’t make this shit up.
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This is what democracy looks like! We're out at Tillis' Raleigh office! @bullcityindivisi.bsky.social @democracyoutloud.bsky.social @indivisible.org @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @ezralevin.bsky.social
February 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
This is what democracy looks like! We're out at Tillis' Raleigh office! @bullcityindivisi.bsky.social @democracyoutloud.bsky.social @indivisible.org @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @ezralevin.bsky.social
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@democracyoutloud.bsky.social @bullcityindivisi.bsky.social @wakencindivisible.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @ezralevin.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com Thom Tillis, I don’t know why all you hear is silence. YOU ARE NOT LISTENING TO YOUR CONSTITUENTS.
February 5, 2025 at 12:33 AM
@democracyoutloud.bsky.social @bullcityindivisi.bsky.social @wakencindivisible.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @ezralevin.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com Thom Tillis, I don’t know why all you hear is silence. YOU ARE NOT LISTENING TO YOUR CONSTITUENTS.
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Let’s be clear: what we’re seeing at USAID and across government is an illegal power grab by the unelected billionaire who funded Trump’s campaign.
We won’t sit quietly as Trump hands the keys of government to Musk and his billionaire oligarchs.
We won’t sit quietly as Trump hands the keys of government to Musk and his billionaire oligarchs.
We won’t sit quietly as Trump hands the keys of government to Musk and his billionaire oligarchs
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
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February 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Let’s be clear: what we’re seeing at USAID and across government is an illegal power grab by the unelected billionaire who funded Trump’s campaign.
We won’t sit quietly as Trump hands the keys of government to Musk and his billionaire oligarchs.
We won’t sit quietly as Trump hands the keys of government to Musk and his billionaire oligarchs.
“There is not one single entity holding Musk accountable. It’s a harbinger of the destruction of our basic institutions.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
Inside Musk’s Aggressive Incursion Into the Federal Government
The billionaire is creating major upheaval as his team sweeps through agencies, in what has been an extraordinary flexing of power by a private individual.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 12:55 AM
“There is not one single entity holding Musk accountable. It’s a harbinger of the destruction of our basic institutions.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
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Who’s running this country: Donald Trump or Elon Musk?
It's time Donald Trump take back his role as the executive in charge and show Elon the door! Sign the petition if you agree >> firemusk.org
It's time Donald Trump take back his role as the executive in charge and show Elon the door! Sign the petition if you agree >> firemusk.org
February 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Who’s running this country: Donald Trump or Elon Musk?
It's time Donald Trump take back his role as the executive in charge and show Elon the door! Sign the petition if you agree >> firemusk.org
It's time Donald Trump take back his role as the executive in charge and show Elon the door! Sign the petition if you agree >> firemusk.org
They dismantled USAID and now they are going for the Department of Education. Get loud now!
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February 3, 2025 at 4:09 AM
They dismantled USAID and now they are going for the Department of Education. Get loud now!
massie.house.gov/news/documen...
massie.house.gov/news/documen...
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Education Department employees have been placed on leave for attending diversity training. Meanwhile, Republicans have introduced a bill to eliminate the Department of Education.
February 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Education Department employees have been placed on leave for attending diversity training. Meanwhile, Republicans have introduced a bill to eliminate the Department of Education.
Six 18-24 year old mean have taken over the US gov payment system. No joke. 🤯 Call your representatives and get them and Elon out now.
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk’s Government Takeover
Engineers between 19 and 24, most linked to Musk’s companies, are playing a key role as he seizes control of federal infrastructure.
www.wired.com
February 3, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Six 18-24 year old mean have taken over the US gov payment system. No joke. 🤯 Call your representatives and get them and Elon out now.
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
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Dangerous propaganda
February 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Dangerous propaganda
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A reminder: Tariffs are a regressive tax that drives up prices on everyday goods. They disproportionately hurt the working class and poor who bear the brunt of higher costs while wealthier consumers feel significantly less impact.
February 2, 2025 at 12:50 AM
A reminder: Tariffs are a regressive tax that drives up prices on everyday goods. They disproportionately hurt the working class and poor who bear the brunt of higher costs while wealthier consumers feel significantly less impact.
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Make a plan. What is the line you won’t let him cross? How will you organize?
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/o...
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Opinion | Trump’s Test of the Constitution (Gift Article)
Two weeks in, the president is quickly moving to eliminate tools of accountability.
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February 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Make a plan. What is the line you won’t let him cross? How will you organize?
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/o...
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@sanders.senate.gov @warren.senate.gov what are 2 things private citizens can do today to prevent this from happening to other agencies? It might be too late for USAID.
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
Inside Trump’s purge at the agency that saves millions of lives
USAID has become a testing ground for dismantling government agencies, agency employees tell Vox.
www.vox.com
January 31, 2025 at 1:05 AM
@sanders.senate.gov @warren.senate.gov what are 2 things private citizens can do today to prevent this from happening to other agencies? It might be too late for USAID.
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
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President Trump's efforts to cut the federal workforce by 10% might not save as much money as hoped and could have unintended consequences. NPR explains why.
Trump wants to cut the federal workforce. Who they are and what that means
President Trump's efforts to cut the federal workforce by 10% might not save as much money as hoped and could have unintended consequences. NPR explains why.
www.npr.org
January 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
President Trump's efforts to cut the federal workforce by 10% might not save as much money as hoped and could have unintended consequences. NPR explains why.
@sanders.senate.gov @warren.senate.gov what are 2 things private citizens can do today to prevent this from happening to other agencies? It might be too late for USAID.
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
Inside Trump’s purge at the agency that saves millions of lives
USAID has become a testing ground for dismantling government agencies, agency employees tell Vox.
www.vox.com
January 31, 2025 at 1:05 AM
@sanders.senate.gov @warren.senate.gov what are 2 things private citizens can do today to prevent this from happening to other agencies? It might be too late for USAID.
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
www.vox.com/future-perfe...