Nikki B
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NEW: In a recording obtained by ProPublica, acting Social Security Commissioner Leland Dudek portrayed his agency as facing peril, while also encouraging patience with “the DOGE kids.”
“The President Wanted It and I Did It”: Recording Reveals Head of Social Security’s Thoughts on DOGE and Trump
In a recording obtained by ProPublica, acting Social Security Commissioner Leland Dudek portrayed his agency as facing peril, while also encouraging patience with “the DOGE kids.”
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March 12, 2025 at 2:27 PM
NEW: In a recording obtained by ProPublica, acting Social Security Commissioner Leland Dudek portrayed his agency as facing peril, while also encouraging patience with “the DOGE kids.”
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I have told you to watch for the growing wedges. It’s happening.
Keep the pressure on. It will be easier to fight them when they’re disunited.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/u...
Keep the pressure on. It will be easier to fight them when they’re disunited.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/u...
Inside the Explosive Meeting Where Trump Officials Clashed With Elon Musk (Gift Article)
Simmering anger at the billionaire’s unchecked power spilled out in a remarkable Cabinet Room meeting. The president quickly moved to rein in Mr. Musk.
www.nytimes.com
March 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I have told you to watch for the growing wedges. It’s happening.
Keep the pressure on. It will be easier to fight them when they’re disunited.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/u...
Keep the pressure on. It will be easier to fight them when they’re disunited.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/u...
When you know about Yarvin and the techbro plan to purposefully dismantle democracy, this article takes on more meaning.
Peter Thiel’s Network Is Quietly Shaping Trump’s Government
The tech magnate has many links to the new Trump administration and the cost-slashing effort led by Elon Musk.
www.bloomberg.com
March 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
When you know about Yarvin and the techbro plan to purposefully dismantle democracy, this article takes on more meaning.
March 6, 2025
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open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
March 6, 2025
This morning, Ted Hesson and Kristina Cooke of Reuters reported that the Trump administration is preparing to deport the 240,000 Ukrainians who fled Russia’s attacks on Ukraine and have temporary lega...
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March 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
March 6, 2025
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
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And to think we could have had a sane, serious government run by an intelligent person who would have acted in the best interests of Americans, and not Vladimir Putin.
March 1, 2025 at 1:49 AM
And to think we could have had a sane, serious government run by an intelligent person who would have acted in the best interests of Americans, and not Vladimir Putin.
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Let’s go www.yahoo.com/news/no-amaz...
'No Amazon, no Walmart, no fast food': What's behind the 'Feb. 28 economic blackout'
The People's Union USA, a self-described “grassroots movement” founded by John Schwarz, is encouraging Americans to refrain from making non-essential purchases on Friday.
www.yahoo.com
February 26, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Let’s go www.yahoo.com/news/no-amaz...
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This by @gilduran.com is as efficient summary of the method in Musk's chaos as I've seen. www.theframelab.org/elon-musk-do...
Elon Musk's DOGE and the CEO-Dictator Playbook
Musk's attack on the United States government is strategic and systematic.
www.theframelab.org
February 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This by @gilduran.com is as efficient summary of the method in Musk's chaos as I've seen. www.theframelab.org/elon-musk-do...
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Medicaid is not for sale.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
February 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Medicaid is not for sale.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
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Are you bored tonight? Send your five accomplishments, maybe your shopping list, or your five thoughts on Elon from the past week to OPM at HR@opm.gov.
February 23, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Are you bored tonight? Send your five accomplishments, maybe your shopping list, or your five thoughts on Elon from the past week to OPM at HR@opm.gov.
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I did an event in IN a few weeks ago where I said that on 1/6/21 Mike Pence saved the country (for now) by being one of very very few who stood by his principles under maximum threat.
February 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I did an event in IN a few weeks ago where I said that on 1/6/21 Mike Pence saved the country (for now) by being one of very very few who stood by his principles under maximum threat.
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The Times spoke to people being trapped inside a Panama hotel after deportation from the US and the individual stories of horror are almost too much to bear www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/w...
February 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The Times spoke to people being trapped inside a Panama hotel after deportation from the US and the individual stories of horror are almost too much to bear www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/w...
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I know Stathis. He was a colleague of mine at the University of Chicago. He is a pretty buttoned-down scholar. For him to tweet this out is… something.
February 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I know Stathis. He was a colleague of mine at the University of Chicago. He is a pretty buttoned-down scholar. For him to tweet this out is… something.
The protests in Providence today! Felt good to do SOMEthing
February 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The protests in Providence today! Felt good to do SOMEthing
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the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president
February 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president
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They're irresistible
February 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
They're irresistible
Jon Hamm was such a good sport as MOY at Hasty Pudding's opening this year 🌟
February 11, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Jon Hamm was such a good sport as MOY at Hasty Pudding's opening this year 🌟