Slay in Your Own Lane!
@saslay.bsky.social
40 something educated journalist, political science nerd, emergency management and public health specialist currently running the Trump/Musk gauntlet while also raising three future (and current) disruptive warriors.
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
freedom.press
March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Just to be perfectly clear I’m with the Dems that want to FIGHT and not the ones that want to cave.
Stop bringing your spoons to a chainsaw fight or get out of the way.
Stop bringing your spoons to a chainsaw fight or get out of the way.
March 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Just to be perfectly clear I’m with the Dems that want to FIGHT and not the ones that want to cave.
Stop bringing your spoons to a chainsaw fight or get out of the way.
Stop bringing your spoons to a chainsaw fight or get out of the way.
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The provision of the 14th amendment that the Supreme Court unanimously wrote out of the constitution existed for a reason. Its drafters knew what would happen if you allowed insurrectionists back into power.
March 14, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The provision of the 14th amendment that the Supreme Court unanimously wrote out of the constitution existed for a reason. Its drafters knew what would happen if you allowed insurrectionists back into power.
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There's a fine line between not letting the horrible things get in the way of living a normal life, and ignoring the horrible things in hopes they'll go away—and too many people have catapulted past it.
March 10, 2025 at 3:35 AM
There's a fine line between not letting the horrible things get in the way of living a normal life, and ignoring the horrible things in hopes they'll go away—and too many people have catapulted past it.
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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.
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Trump administration has identified words to be banned on government websites or at least be wary of using. Among them: women, race, injustice, climate science, pollution, victim, historically. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The Words Federal Agencies Are Discouraged From Using Under Trump
Federal agencies have issued guidance to employees on hundreds of terms to limit or avoid using. An analysis of government websites shows many of the same words being removed.
www.nytimes.com
March 8, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Trump administration has identified words to be banned on government websites or at least be wary of using. Among them: women, race, injustice, climate science, pollution, victim, historically. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The American Bar Association speaks…
American Bar Association on LinkedIn: The ABA rejects efforts to undermine the courts and the legal profession… | 167 comments
The ABA rejects efforts to undermine the courts and the legal profession. Read full message: https://ambar.org/6ollf7q2 | 167 comments on LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com
March 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The American Bar Association speaks…
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IT’S HERE: The Resist. Restore. Reclaim. Toolkit.
Crafted by Leslie Marant, and laid out by me. This is not just a think piece, it’s a real, actionable tool for political, economic & community power-building.
Free for community use.
tinyurl.com/ResistanceToolkitPDF
Share it. Let’s build power.
Crafted by Leslie Marant, and laid out by me. This is not just a think piece, it’s a real, actionable tool for political, economic & community power-building.
Free for community use.
tinyurl.com/ResistanceToolkitPDF
Share it. Let’s build power.
March 5, 2025 at 11:16 PM
IT’S HERE: The Resist. Restore. Reclaim. Toolkit.
Crafted by Leslie Marant, and laid out by me. This is not just a think piece, it’s a real, actionable tool for political, economic & community power-building.
Free for community use.
tinyurl.com/ResistanceToolkitPDF
Share it. Let’s build power.
Crafted by Leslie Marant, and laid out by me. This is not just a think piece, it’s a real, actionable tool for political, economic & community power-building.
Free for community use.
tinyurl.com/ResistanceToolkitPDF
Share it. Let’s build power.
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Zelenskyy stayed in Kyiv while Russia was bombing the city and sending in hit squads to kill him. J.D. Vance fled to an undisclosed location because some peaceful protesters yelled at him while he was on vacation. This is why I believe victory over these people is still possible.
March 2, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Zelenskyy stayed in Kyiv while Russia was bombing the city and sending in hit squads to kill him. J.D. Vance fled to an undisclosed location because some peaceful protesters yelled at him while he was on vacation. This is why I believe victory over these people is still possible.
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Francis Collins led the mapping of the human genome, and chose to do big scientific to benefit the public. He is a a former NIH Director.
He just resigned his position in government. His resignation letter:
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/u...
He just resigned his position in government. His resignation letter:
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/u...
March 1, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Francis Collins led the mapping of the human genome, and chose to do big scientific to benefit the public. He is a a former NIH Director.
He just resigned his position in government. His resignation letter:
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/u...
He just resigned his position in government. His resignation letter:
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/u...
Can confirm that this was the way in Atlanta in the 90s...
I'm gonna be real with you, Fam. We talk about "no fedposting on Discord" and that's EXPLICITLY because Discord has no means of challenging (or restoring) a deleted server. There's no appeal. But over here on BlueSky and Meta, IDGAF, I encourage all of you to punch Nazis. That is our heritage.
March 1, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Can confirm that this was the way in Atlanta in the 90s...
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What we’re witnessing in America is what happens when disordered discourse captures a political party, then the state itself. The Republican Party was the first to fall - abandoning truth for conspiracy, ideology for grievance, and policy for performative outrage.
February 28, 2025 at 9:47 PM
What we’re witnessing in America is what happens when disordered discourse captures a political party, then the state itself. The Republican Party was the first to fall - abandoning truth for conspiracy, ideology for grievance, and policy for performative outrage.
Three weeks ago I was working from the 7th floor of the building in this picture.
Now I’m worried that I’m going to die of the flu because they keep pushing back decision meetings.
I almost died from it (and sepsis) in 2018- the only thing that saved me and my unborn child was being vaccinated.
Now I’m worried that I’m going to die of the flu because they keep pushing back decision meetings.
I almost died from it (and sepsis) in 2018- the only thing that saved me and my unborn child was being vaccinated.
Judge finds mass firings of federal probationary workers were likely unlawful
A federal judge in San Francisco finds the mass firings of probationary employees were likely unlawful.
apnews.com
February 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Three weeks ago I was working from the 7th floor of the building in this picture.
Now I’m worried that I’m going to die of the flu because they keep pushing back decision meetings.
I almost died from it (and sepsis) in 2018- the only thing that saved me and my unborn child was being vaccinated.
Now I’m worried that I’m going to die of the flu because they keep pushing back decision meetings.
I almost died from it (and sepsis) in 2018- the only thing that saved me and my unborn child was being vaccinated.
Things I did last week:
1.) Filed for unemployment
2.) Figured out when I’d be eligible for SNAP benefits
3.) Feverishly sent out resumes
4.) Had an uncomfortable discussion with my abusive ex about NOT moving out just yet
5.) Prayed for the demise of the hateful people that brought this upon us
1.) Filed for unemployment
2.) Figured out when I’d be eligible for SNAP benefits
3.) Feverishly sent out resumes
4.) Had an uncomfortable discussion with my abusive ex about NOT moving out just yet
5.) Prayed for the demise of the hateful people that brought this upon us
February 23, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Things I did last week:
1.) Filed for unemployment
2.) Figured out when I’d be eligible for SNAP benefits
3.) Feverishly sent out resumes
4.) Had an uncomfortable discussion with my abusive ex about NOT moving out just yet
5.) Prayed for the demise of the hateful people that brought this upon us
1.) Filed for unemployment
2.) Figured out when I’d be eligible for SNAP benefits
3.) Feverishly sent out resumes
4.) Had an uncomfortable discussion with my abusive ex about NOT moving out just yet
5.) Prayed for the demise of the hateful people that brought this upon us
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So if you criticize Elon Musk, Trump’s DOJ will send you this letter. Members of Congress must have the right to forcefully oppose the Trump Administration. I will not be silenced.
February 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
So if you criticize Elon Musk, Trump’s DOJ will send you this letter. Members of Congress must have the right to forcefully oppose the Trump Administration. I will not be silenced.
What we’re seeing right now is an audacious and slow-moving smash and grab. Smash services that benefit those that pay into it and grab for the wealthy.
May the best billionaire get to trillionaire first…
May the best billionaire get to trillionaire first…
February 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
What we’re seeing right now is an audacious and slow-moving smash and grab. Smash services that benefit those that pay into it and grab for the wealthy.
May the best billionaire get to trillionaire first…
May the best billionaire get to trillionaire first…
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I need one our lively reps to instruct their staff to track (from Inauguration Day) the amount of $ awarded to Musk ALONGSIDE the amount slashed on federal staffing (FTEs, CTRs, Fellows). The amount of REAL human AMERICAN lives suddenly unemployed in a paycheck to paycheck economy.
I need one our lively reps to instruct their staff to track (from Inauguration Day) the amount of $ awarded to Musk ALONGSIDE the amount slashed on federal staffing (FTEs, CTRs, Fellows). The amount of REAL human AMERICAN lives suddenly unemployed in a paycheck to paycheck economy.
February 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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I need one our lively reps to instruct their staff to track (from Inauguration Day) the amount of $ awarded to Musk ALONGSIDE the amount slashed on federal staffing (FTEs, CTRs, Fellows). The amount of REAL human AMERICAN lives suddenly unemployed in a paycheck to paycheck economy.
I need one our lively reps to instruct their staff to track (from Inauguration Day) the amount of $ awarded to Musk ALONGSIDE the amount slashed on federal staffing (FTEs, CTRs, Fellows). The amount of REAL human AMERICAN lives suddenly unemployed in a paycheck to paycheck economy.
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Dear federal scientists: If you have been affected by the probationary firings and would be willing to speak with Science, please reach out to me by email (klangin@aaas.org) or on Signal. We can guarantee annonymity.
February 14, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Dear federal scientists: If you have been affected by the probationary firings and would be willing to speak with Science, please reach out to me by email (klangin@aaas.org) or on Signal. We can guarantee annonymity.
I am officially unemployed thanks to the antics of two 1980s era cartoonishly evil men that have far less experience with government bureaucracy than I do.
When is America going to be great “again” for myself and my children?
When is America going to be great “again” for myself and my children?
February 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I am officially unemployed thanks to the antics of two 1980s era cartoonishly evil men that have far less experience with government bureaucracy than I do.
When is America going to be great “again” for myself and my children?
When is America going to be great “again” for myself and my children?
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An amazing resignation letter to Bove from an AUSA who worked on the Adams case.
Money quote: “I expect you will eventually find someone who is enough of a fool, or enough of a coward, to file your motion. But it was never going to be me.”
Money quote: “I expect you will eventually find someone who is enough of a fool, or enough of a coward, to file your motion. But it was never going to be me.”
February 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
An amazing resignation letter to Bove from an AUSA who worked on the Adams case.
Money quote: “I expect you will eventually find someone who is enough of a fool, or enough of a coward, to file your motion. But it was never going to be me.”
Money quote: “I expect you will eventually find someone who is enough of a fool, or enough of a coward, to file your motion. But it was never going to be me.”
I just realized that Orange Foolius appointed himself as Chairman of the Board at the Kennedy Center because he needs something to do now that Vaught and Musk have taken over…
February 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I just realized that Orange Foolius appointed himself as Chairman of the Board at the Kennedy Center because he needs something to do now that Vaught and Musk have taken over…
I wore my Halloween decorated “Christmas” tree shirt today.
Why?
Because nothing makes sense and there aren’t any rules anymore, that’s why.
Why?
Because nothing makes sense and there aren’t any rules anymore, that’s why.
February 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I wore my Halloween decorated “Christmas” tree shirt today.
Why?
Because nothing makes sense and there aren’t any rules anymore, that’s why.
Why?
Because nothing makes sense and there aren’t any rules anymore, that’s why.
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And now, a word from the president, his stooge, and the human shield.
February 12, 2025 at 2:21 AM
And now, a word from the president, his stooge, and the human shield.
This brings me a small ray of hope in the midst of the storm.
Learned a new phrase today that helped me understand both why #MAGA weirdos are so #angry and why it seems like there are more ring-wing zealots than ever (even though there aren't), while also giving me more conviction in the progressive direction.
I just learned a new #psychology term that perfectly explains why #maga #republicans are still so #angry, and it has shaken my #leftist brain to its foundation. #extinctionburst #politics
TikTok video by Ohh that's RICH
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February 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
This brings me a small ray of hope in the midst of the storm.