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First they cut public-serving programs. Then they wiped $962 million in “savings” from their site. DOGE is playing games with people’s lives while communities and workers deal with the fallout.
Nearly $1 billion of DOGE ‘savings’ vanish overnight
More than $900 million in claimed ‘savings’ were quietly removed from DOGE’s ‘wall of receipts’ this week
www.independent.co.uk
April 20, 2025 at 10:50 PM
First they cut public-serving programs. Then they wiped $962 million in “savings” from their site. DOGE is playing games with people’s lives while communities and workers deal with the fallout.
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The Department of Education’s RIF’ed lawyers are collecting their personal belongings Monday 12-1pm, at 500 12th street SW — not the main building. Let's steer some folks their way for a clap out. Right now they’re assuming no one will show up for them and planning to make their own signs 😢
March 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The Department of Education’s RIF’ed lawyers are collecting their personal belongings Monday 12-1pm, at 500 12th street SW — not the main building. Let's steer some folks their way for a clap out. Right now they’re assuming no one will show up for them and planning to make their own signs 😢
Reposted by Melissa T
We will be clapping out staff at the main building of the Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave SW on Friday, March 28th from 8:30 am- to 2 pm. Consider joining!
March 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
We will be clapping out staff at the main building of the Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave SW on Friday, March 28th from 8:30 am- to 2 pm. Consider joining!
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What a weekend!
Across the U.S., over 100,000 Americans mobilized — including more than 34,000 attendees at the Bernie/AOC rally, marking the biggest political event since Obama. Protests erupted in multiple states to defend Social Security, Tesla takedown protest gained momentum, and so much more!
Across the U.S., over 100,000 Americans mobilized — including more than 34,000 attendees at the Bernie/AOC rally, marking the biggest political event since Obama. Protests erupted in multiple states to defend Social Security, Tesla takedown protest gained momentum, and so much more!
March 22, 2025 at 7:44 PM
What a weekend!
Across the U.S., over 100,000 Americans mobilized — including more than 34,000 attendees at the Bernie/AOC rally, marking the biggest political event since Obama. Protests erupted in multiple states to defend Social Security, Tesla takedown protest gained momentum, and so much more!
Across the U.S., over 100,000 Americans mobilized — including more than 34,000 attendees at the Bernie/AOC rally, marking the biggest political event since Obama. Protests erupted in multiple states to defend Social Security, Tesla takedown protest gained momentum, and so much more!
Excited to be a member of this panel!
⭐ Speakers for Monday's Citizens' Town Hall in CD-2!
✔️ Use the QR code or the link below to register!
👏 Indivisible Atlantic City & nearby Indivisibles in CD-2!
✔️ Use the QR code or the link below to register!
👏 Indivisible Atlantic City & nearby Indivisibles in CD-2!
March 17, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Excited to be a member of this panel!
March 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Who will be our brave Department of Education warriors that will show up at these buildings and protect our identifiable student data?
March 12, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Who will be our brave Department of Education warriors that will show up at these buildings and protect our identifiable student data?
Reposted by Melissa T
The coolest thing I’ve seen today is that a bunch of volunteer public health professionals and developers have restored the CDC website from before January 20th 2025.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
restoredcdc.org
March 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The coolest thing I’ve seen today is that a bunch of volunteer public health professionals and developers have restored the CDC website from before January 20th 2025.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
Reposted by Melissa T
Remember, the president does not have the authority to unilaterally shut down the Education Department. Doing so would require an act of Congress and at least 60 votes in the Senate.
March 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Remember, the president does not have the authority to unilaterally shut down the Education Department. Doing so would require an act of Congress and at least 60 votes in the Senate.
How do you stop yourself from punching a n*zi when that n*zi is a coworker?
February 28, 2025 at 12:12 PM
How do you stop yourself from punching a n*zi when that n*zi is a coworker?
Reposted by Melissa T
Montana & Wyoming want to undo a Biden decision to end new coal leases in the Powder River Basin—where more than 43% of US domestic coal & over 85% of federal coal comes from. Coal pollution contributes to lung disease, cancer, & preterm births. We're going to court.
Our Communities Can’t Afford More Coal Pollution, So We’re Going to Court
Coal is an expensive, dirty, and dangerous energy source. We're not going back to it.
earthjustice.org
February 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Montana & Wyoming want to undo a Biden decision to end new coal leases in the Powder River Basin—where more than 43% of US domestic coal & over 85% of federal coal comes from. Coal pollution contributes to lung disease, cancer, & preterm births. We're going to court.
Desperate educator searching for an @AltDOE account. Anyone? @altnation.bsky.social
February 28, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Desperate educator searching for an @AltDOE account. Anyone? @altnation.bsky.social
Because love is dangerous to them. Never forget that revolution is rooted in love.
www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/02/home...
www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/02/home...
February 28, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Because love is dangerous to them. Never forget that revolution is rooted in love.
www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/02/home...
www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/02/home...
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This week, 2/24 - 2/28, is our #StopCensoringAbortion Week of Action!
Let’s flood the feeds of every social media platform that we can. Share your stories about abortion-related content removal or show your support for #StopCensoringAbortion.
Let’s flood the feeds of every social media platform that we can. Share your stories about abortion-related content removal or show your support for #StopCensoringAbortion.
Stop Censoring Abortion: Help EFF and Repro Uncensored End Digital Suppression
As reproductive rights come under attack in the United States and other countries around the world, it is vital that people have access to accurate abortion information–especially online. Reproductive...
www.eff.org
February 24, 2025 at 11:19 PM
This week, 2/24 - 2/28, is our #StopCensoringAbortion Week of Action!
Let’s flood the feeds of every social media platform that we can. Share your stories about abortion-related content removal or show your support for #StopCensoringAbortion.
Let’s flood the feeds of every social media platform that we can. Share your stories about abortion-related content removal or show your support for #StopCensoringAbortion.
Reposted by Melissa T
If you were directed to respond to the 5 points email but not told it was optional, you are now entitled to file a grievance. Make sure to cite the 1974 privacy act. Here is the OPM link to it. www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
a black and white cat is standing on its hind legs in a hallway and says hello .
Alt: a black and white cat is standing on its hind legs in a hallway and says hello .
media.tenor.com
February 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
If you were directed to respond to the 5 points email but not told it was optional, you are now entitled to file a grievance. Make sure to cite the 1974 privacy act. Here is the OPM link to it. www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
Anyone found an AltDOE profile yet?
February 11, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Anyone found an AltDOE profile yet?
Reposted by Melissa T
Reposted by Melissa T
Ohio bill was just proposed to make it unlawful for teachers to go on strike.
Why do you think that is?
We will try to remain up-to-date on laws like this attempting to hold workers back from fighting for their rights. better workplace environments & a better America. But we can’t do it alone.
Why do you think that is?
We will try to remain up-to-date on laws like this attempting to hold workers back from fighting for their rights. better workplace environments & a better America. But we can’t do it alone.
Cont’d…
It will be necessary to stir things up in order to fundamentally change a complex web of systems that make up our governing body & all its arms.
Legislature is being pushed rapidly under the new administration to prevent sectors from going on strike. Take Ohio, for example…
It will be necessary to stir things up in order to fundamentally change a complex web of systems that make up our governing body & all its arms.
Legislature is being pushed rapidly under the new administration to prevent sectors from going on strike. Take Ohio, for example…
Q: “Can’t I get fired for striking?”
The right to strike is protected by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) & is considered a fundamental labor right for US workers.
And, depending on the sector & industry in which you work, various laws dictate whether a strike is legal + when it can occur.
The right to strike is protected by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) & is considered a fundamental labor right for US workers.
And, depending on the sector & industry in which you work, various laws dictate whether a strike is legal + when it can occur.
February 2, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Ohio bill was just proposed to make it unlawful for teachers to go on strike.
Why do you think that is?
We will try to remain up-to-date on laws like this attempting to hold workers back from fighting for their rights. better workplace environments & a better America. But we can’t do it alone.
Why do you think that is?
We will try to remain up-to-date on laws like this attempting to hold workers back from fighting for their rights. better workplace environments & a better America. But we can’t do it alone.
Reposted by Melissa T
Please share stories about the actual human harm of this blatantly unconstitutional power grab.
If you're in Illinois, you're on Section 8, and your landlord tries to evict you because of the government funding freeze, email me at sheryl@weikallaw.com. My cases are pay-whatever-you-can.
January 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Please share stories about the actual human harm of this blatantly unconstitutional power grab.
Today's ICE scares were not real in Atlantic City and Pleasantville. But it was a motivating reminder that we need to be prepared.
January 24, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Today's ICE scares were not real in Atlantic City and Pleasantville. But it was a motivating reminder that we need to be prepared.
Reposted by Melissa T
I'm a believer in smart policy, but all the finger-pointing in the LA firestorm about hydrant flows and LAFD budgets seems like arguing about the adequacy of Hiroshima's 1945 building code standards. It's a way to evade the big questions.
January 10, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I'm a believer in smart policy, but all the finger-pointing in the LA firestorm about hydrant flows and LAFD budgets seems like arguing about the adequacy of Hiroshima's 1945 building code standards. It's a way to evade the big questions.
So I did an interesting thing. Using the square mileage of NJ vs all land on Earth, created a proportion to calculate % of money NJ would receive as if receiving funds from COP29 300B pledge. Total = $37,500. That would even put a dent in remedies of environmental harm in a single city.
November 27, 2024 at 2:13 AM
So I did an interesting thing. Using the square mileage of NJ vs all land on Earth, created a proportion to calculate % of money NJ would receive as if receiving funds from COP29 300B pledge. Total = $37,500. That would even put a dent in remedies of environmental harm in a single city.