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Governor Mills doesn’t suffer fools lightly, and it appears she has even less tolerance for bullies. (And as a former attorney general, she knows what she’s talking about.)
Gov. Mills: I’ll comply with the state and federal laws

Trump: We are the federal law. You better do it because you’re not going to get any federal funds.

Gov Mills: See you in court
February 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
If the federal government is slashed and burned, we will be paying less in federal taxes so we can support state government. Right? #wishfulthinking
February 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Has anyone had success calling Senator Fetterman or Senator McCormick to express concern? McCormick’s mailbox is full and Fetterman’s system hangs up on you. #fetterman #mccormick #senate #advocacy
February 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Get rid of the current public media system so they can control the information. This is not democracy.
npr.org NPR @npr.org · Jan 30
Brendan Carr, the new head of the Federal Communications Commission under President Trump, says the public broadcasters are being investigated for allegedly running commercials.
By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
Trump's FCC chief opens investigation into NPR and PBS
Brendan Carr, the new head of the Federal Communications Commission under President Trump, says the public broadcasters are being investigated for allegedly running commercials.
www.npr.org
January 31, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Trump’s DEI order threatens universities’ federal funding if they don’t comply. It’s too early to know how it will play out, but this could have enormous impacts on access to higher education. www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
How Trump’s order targeting DEI could affect higher ed
The executive order doesn’t have an immediate impact on DEI programs at colleges and universities, but experts worry about a chilling effect.
www.insidehighered.com
January 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A new hero emerges.
The bishop leading Tuesday’s official inaugural prayer service urged President Trump to “have mercy” on his constituents, specifically naming LGBTQ people and immigrants.
Bishop at inaugural prayer service urges Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ children, immigrants
Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on LGBTQ issues and immigration within hours of being sworn in as president.
www.nbcnews.com
January 22, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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I love this so much!

At the inauguration, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore a distinctive collar adorned with cowrie shells, which are believed to offer protection from evil in African traditions.

This choice mirrors the late Justice Ginsburg’s practice of using collars to convey a message.
January 21, 2025 at 1:19 AM