Laura Rose
@mcgeewantsanswers.bsky.social
I want answers.
Also: writing is fighting!
Also: writing is fighting!
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“The ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas has doubled in size to 48 cases, mostly in children and teens, making it the state’s worst in nearly 30 years.”
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Texas measles outbreak rises to 48 cases. It's the state's worst in nearly 30 years
The ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas has doubled in size to 48 cases. It's the state's worst in nearly 30 years.
apnews.com
February 17, 2025 at 12:01 AM
“The ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas has doubled in size to 48 cases, mostly in children and teens, making it the state’s worst in nearly 30 years.”
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Self-professed liberals need to remember that political liberalism was invented as a revolutionary force
RETVRN
RETVRN
February 15, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Self-professed liberals need to remember that political liberalism was invented as a revolutionary force
RETVRN
RETVRN
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"Like the abolitionists of the 19th century arrayed against the planter class, today we need to break the economic, ideological and political foundations of billionaire rule."
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It’s Time for a United Front to Take on Billionaire Rule
The super rich are in command, as Donald Trump and Elon Musk run a rampage on the working class. To stop them, the labor movement needs to lead.
inthesetimes.com
February 15, 2025 at 10:37 AM
"Like the abolitionists of the 19th century arrayed against the planter class, today we need to break the economic, ideological and political foundations of billionaire rule."
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What these nihilistic vandals are doing to dismantle science & medicine—generations of expertise & public service & life improving benefits—is cultural revolution level national self harm. No foreign foe could inflict such brutal damage & senseless suffering on US so fast & effectively & unresisted.
February 15, 2025 at 4:10 AM
What these nihilistic vandals are doing to dismantle science & medicine—generations of expertise & public service & life improving benefits—is cultural revolution level national self harm. No foreign foe could inflict such brutal damage & senseless suffering on US so fast & effectively & unresisted.
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Last year, we showed how Musk posted incessantly abt immigration, to great effect—and potentially as a tactic. His false assertions abt migrants received more reposts than any other policy issue he discussed.
That's in part how he vaulted himself to political power alongside Trump. bloom.bg/3EO50Vo
That's in part how he vaulted himself to political power alongside Trump. bloom.bg/3EO50Vo
Elon Musk Is Now X’s Biggest Promoter of Anti-Immigrant Conspiracies
Elon Musk’s online rhetoric is boosting Trump’s plans to deport migrants and laying the groundwork to dispute the US election results.
bloom.bg
February 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Last year, we showed how Musk posted incessantly abt immigration, to great effect—and potentially as a tactic. His false assertions abt migrants received more reposts than any other policy issue he discussed.
That's in part how he vaulted himself to political power alongside Trump. bloom.bg/3EO50Vo
That's in part how he vaulted himself to political power alongside Trump. bloom.bg/3EO50Vo
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A fucking shakedown.
February 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
A fucking shakedown.
In front of the Dept of Treasury.
February 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
In front of the Dept of Treasury.
I hate to be a wet blanket, but reiterating our legal and Constituional civil rights isn't going to save anyone right now. They're mowing right over them & people & agencies & programs & judges & courts without even a pause. If no one fights to enforce these rights, this is a complete waste of time.
Join us for a “Know Your Rights” Virtual Town Hall, where we’re breaking down the law, answering your questions, and making sure you have the tools to protect yourself and your community.
📅 Thursday, February 20, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Live Stream – Sign up now : tx30.us/townhall
📅 Thursday, February 20, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Live Stream – Sign up now : tx30.us/townhall
February 11, 2025 at 11:19 AM
I hate to be a wet blanket, but reiterating our legal and Constituional civil rights isn't going to save anyone right now. They're mowing right over them & people & agencies & programs & judges & courts without even a pause. If no one fights to enforce these rights, this is a complete waste of time.
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Reporter: Why do you want to be chairman of Kennedy Center board?
Trump: Some of the shows were terrible. They were a disgrace.
Reporter: Have you seen any shows there?
Trump: No, I didn’t go.
Trump: Some of the shows were terrible. They were a disgrace.
Reporter: Have you seen any shows there?
Trump: No, I didn’t go.
February 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Reporter: Why do you want to be chairman of Kennedy Center board?
Trump: Some of the shows were terrible. They were a disgrace.
Reporter: Have you seen any shows there?
Trump: No, I didn’t go.
Trump: Some of the shows were terrible. They were a disgrace.
Reporter: Have you seen any shows there?
Trump: No, I didn’t go.
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Y'all see how the Eagles just beat the Chiefs ass.
Very cutsey. Very demure. VERY DEI.
Very cutsey. Very demure. VERY DEI.
February 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Y'all see how the Eagles just beat the Chiefs ass.
Very cutsey. Very demure. VERY DEI.
Very cutsey. Very demure. VERY DEI.
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Kendrick Lamar deserves to win the very first Nobel Hate Prize
February 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Kendrick Lamar deserves to win the very first Nobel Hate Prize
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Blue Sky users arriving to point out I forgot to add the alt text.
February 10, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Blue Sky users arriving to point out I forgot to add the alt text.
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I've been neglecting my 300 character duties for long winded posts elsewhere. I'll fix that, but for now here are 4,000 words (you know, ie 4 pictures):
February 10, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I've been neglecting my 300 character duties for long winded posts elsewhere. I'll fix that, but for now here are 4,000 words (you know, ie 4 pictures):
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You know what to do
February 8, 2025 at 9:09 PM
You know what to do
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US farmers sold $2 billion of food to USAID. Not any more.
- US farmers provided 41% of food delivered by USAID
- $340M of purchases/shipments are now paused. Over 680,000 tonnes.
- Food stranded in Houston
- Aid stopped in transit.
The world’s poor starving, food rotting & US farmers screwed.
- US farmers provided 41% of food delivered by USAID
- $340M of purchases/shipments are now paused. Over 680,000 tonnes.
- Food stranded in Houston
- Aid stopped in transit.
The world’s poor starving, food rotting & US farmers screwed.
Gutting USAID threatens billions of dollars for U.S. farms, businesses
U.S. businesses that sold goods and services to USAID are in limbo, including American farms dealing in rice, wheat and soybeans.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
US farmers sold $2 billion of food to USAID. Not any more.
- US farmers provided 41% of food delivered by USAID
- $340M of purchases/shipments are now paused. Over 680,000 tonnes.
- Food stranded in Houston
- Aid stopped in transit.
The world’s poor starving, food rotting & US farmers screwed.
- US farmers provided 41% of food delivered by USAID
- $340M of purchases/shipments are now paused. Over 680,000 tonnes.
- Food stranded in Houston
- Aid stopped in transit.
The world’s poor starving, food rotting & US farmers screwed.
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"Given the scope of what these systems do, key government services might stop working properly, citizens could be harmed, and the damage might be difficult or impossible to undo." www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
The Government’s Computing Experts Say They Are Terrified
Four IT professionals lay out just how destructive Elon Musk’s incursion into the U.S. government could be.
www.theatlantic.com
February 7, 2025 at 6:19 PM
"Given the scope of what these systems do, key government services might stop working properly, citizens could be harmed, and the damage might be difficult or impossible to undo." www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
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As long as you just want virtual government you will all be fine. The Great and Powerful Oz has got you covered.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US immigration is gaming Google to create a mirage of mass deportations
Thousands of press releases about decade-old enforcement actions topped search results, all updated with a timestamp from after Trump’s inauguration
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
As long as you just want virtual government you will all be fine. The Great and Powerful Oz has got you covered.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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A staffer for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency whose access to U.S. Treasury payment systems was approved by a federal judge on Thursday has links to a deleted social-media account that advocated for racism and eugenics.
www.wsj.com/tech/doge-st...
www.wsj.com/tech/doge-st...
February 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM
A staffer for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency whose access to U.S. Treasury payment systems was approved by a federal judge on Thursday has links to a deleted social-media account that advocated for racism and eugenics.
www.wsj.com/tech/doge-st...
www.wsj.com/tech/doge-st...
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I did not know this.
Around 35% of SpaceX’s revenue comes directly from the federal govt.
Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.
Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.
February 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I did not know this.
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Seems like he's the one who needs a refresher.
Ilhan Omar Perfectly Shames Musk After He Falsely Accused Her Of 'Breaking The Law'
When it comes to Musk, every accusation is a confession.
www.comicsands.com
February 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Seems like he's the one who needs a refresher.
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There’s a big lawsuit everyone should know about. It’s the one that could boot Elon Musk and the DOGE dudes out of Treasury and kill their access to our payment systems. Learn about it in my write-up: https://buff.ly/4jMI4pO
February 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
There’s a big lawsuit everyone should know about. It’s the one that could boot Elon Musk and the DOGE dudes out of Treasury and kill their access to our payment systems. Learn about it in my write-up: https://buff.ly/4jMI4pO