Amanda 406
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The last time the US set tariffs this high, it was 1930 -- and it sparked a global trade war that caused international trade to PLUMMET.
By 66%.
By 66%.
April 3, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The last time the US set tariffs this high, it was 1930 -- and it sparked a global trade war that caused international trade to PLUMMET.
By 66%.
By 66%.
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ECONOMY IN SHAMBLES
U.S. job cuts hit 275,240 in March 2025, the highest since the pandemic peak in 2020, surpassing 2001 & 2008 recessions. Layoffs surge as federal cuts, led by DOGE, echo Covid-era losses.
It's the third highest monthly total on record.
U.S. job cuts hit 275,240 in March 2025, the highest since the pandemic peak in 2020, surpassing 2001 & 2008 recessions. Layoffs surge as federal cuts, led by DOGE, echo Covid-era losses.
It's the third highest monthly total on record.
April 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
ECONOMY IN SHAMBLES
U.S. job cuts hit 275,240 in March 2025, the highest since the pandemic peak in 2020, surpassing 2001 & 2008 recessions. Layoffs surge as federal cuts, led by DOGE, echo Covid-era losses.
It's the third highest monthly total on record.
U.S. job cuts hit 275,240 in March 2025, the highest since the pandemic peak in 2020, surpassing 2001 & 2008 recessions. Layoffs surge as federal cuts, led by DOGE, echo Covid-era losses.
It's the third highest monthly total on record.
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⚡️FIGHT THE OLIGARCHY RALLY ⚡️
STARTING TOMORROW.
Nevada. Arizona. Colorado.
You, me, and Bernie.
Dem and GOP districts. ❤️💙
See you there 💪🏽🌞
STARTING TOMORROW.
Nevada. Arizona. Colorado.
You, me, and Bernie.
Dem and GOP districts. ❤️💙
See you there 💪🏽🌞
March 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
⚡️FIGHT THE OLIGARCHY RALLY ⚡️
STARTING TOMORROW.
Nevada. Arizona. Colorado.
You, me, and Bernie.
Dem and GOP districts. ❤️💙
See you there 💪🏽🌞
STARTING TOMORROW.
Nevada. Arizona. Colorado.
You, me, and Bernie.
Dem and GOP districts. ❤️💙
See you there 💪🏽🌞
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We've managed to get Canada into a posture of militant, solidaristic nationalism. I can only say, congrats everyone. Great work. Really, great work.
March 16, 2025 at 1:07 AM
We've managed to get Canada into a posture of militant, solidaristic nationalism. I can only say, congrats everyone. Great work. Really, great work.
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Among the material devastation to everyday people, Senate Dems have now blown a hole in their ability to work with the House.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
March 14, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Among the material devastation to everyday people, Senate Dems have now blown a hole in their ability to work with the House.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
Hi, I’m supporting this fundraiser for my uncle and cousin on GoFundMe. He is 75 yrs old and raising his granddaughter after recently loosing his daughter, son, and wife in tragic accidents. If you can, please consider supporting by donating or sharing the link. Every bit helps.
March 6, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Hi, I’m supporting this fundraiser for my uncle and cousin on GoFundMe. He is 75 yrs old and raising his granddaughter after recently loosing his daughter, son, and wife in tragic accidents. If you can, please consider supporting by donating or sharing the link. Every bit helps.
March 3, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Brian Glenn (Wilson) shouldn’t be criticizing anyone about anything. Team Zelensky!
March 2, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Brian Glenn (Wilson) shouldn’t be criticizing anyone about anything. Team Zelensky!
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It took seeing adult bullies to understand that my childhood bullies didn’t even really want to hurt me, they just wanted to feel powerful and how I felt about it wasn’t even in the equation.
I can’t imagine someone not outgrowing that, but apparently it happens quite a lot!
I can’t imagine someone not outgrowing that, but apparently it happens quite a lot!
February 28, 2025 at 11:29 PM
It took seeing adult bullies to understand that my childhood bullies didn’t even really want to hurt me, they just wanted to feel powerful and how I felt about it wasn’t even in the equation.
I can’t imagine someone not outgrowing that, but apparently it happens quite a lot!
I can’t imagine someone not outgrowing that, but apparently it happens quite a lot!
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Rest in peace, Roberta Flack…
February 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Rest in peace, Roberta Flack…
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We need everyone to be all in…everyone
February 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We need everyone to be all in…everyone
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Sheryl Crow kicks her Tesla to the curb in true 🇺🇸patriotic🇺🇸 fashion. More of this America!
February 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Sheryl Crow kicks her Tesla to the curb in true 🇺🇸patriotic🇺🇸 fashion. More of this America!
thehill.com
February 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Unpacking my mom’s valentine box that I discovered last summer. She left this note inside for us to discover shortly after her terminal cancer diagnosis. It brought me to tears but was also a magical moment 8 yrs after her passing. ♥️💗💕
February 12, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Unpacking my mom’s valentine box that I discovered last summer. She left this note inside for us to discover shortly after her terminal cancer diagnosis. It brought me to tears but was also a magical moment 8 yrs after her passing. ♥️💗💕
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SO MANY LAYERS.
Calling out the hypocrisy of the current political moment.
Elevating Black culture, especially BLACK LA.
Squid game references.
UNCLE SAM (JACKSON)
Serena crip walking
BLACK GRAND NATIONAL
40 acres and mule
KENDRICK BEING UNAPOLOGETICALLY BLACK HAPPENING DURING #BLACKHISTORYMONTH
Calling out the hypocrisy of the current political moment.
Elevating Black culture, especially BLACK LA.
Squid game references.
UNCLE SAM (JACKSON)
Serena crip walking
BLACK GRAND NATIONAL
40 acres and mule
KENDRICK BEING UNAPOLOGETICALLY BLACK HAPPENING DURING #BLACKHISTORYMONTH
a man wearing a black jacket and a white hat with the letter e on it
Alt: a man wearing a black jacket and a white hat with the letter e on it
media.tenor.com
February 10, 2025 at 1:45 AM
SO MANY LAYERS.
Calling out the hypocrisy of the current political moment.
Elevating Black culture, especially BLACK LA.
Squid game references.
UNCLE SAM (JACKSON)
Serena crip walking
BLACK GRAND NATIONAL
40 acres and mule
KENDRICK BEING UNAPOLOGETICALLY BLACK HAPPENING DURING #BLACKHISTORYMONTH
Calling out the hypocrisy of the current political moment.
Elevating Black culture, especially BLACK LA.
Squid game references.
UNCLE SAM (JACKSON)
Serena crip walking
BLACK GRAND NATIONAL
40 acres and mule
KENDRICK BEING UNAPOLOGETICALLY BLACK HAPPENING DURING #BLACKHISTORYMONTH
I got an adorable valentine from the neighbor kids 💕💜💗
February 5, 2025 at 1:48 AM
I got an adorable valentine from the neighbor kids 💕💜💗
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Federal employees have received a copy of the deferred resignation agreement.
Contains a lot of brow-raising lines such as, "Employee waives any claim that could be brought on Employee’s behalf by another entity, including Employee’s labor union."
Full text shared with me:
Contains a lot of brow-raising lines such as, "Employee waives any claim that could be brought on Employee’s behalf by another entity, including Employee’s labor union."
Full text shared with me:
![Deferred Resignation Agreement
This agreement is between [AGENCY] and the Employee identified below.
WHEREAS, on or about January 28, 2025, OPM circulated a memorandum to all [AGENCY] employees (Fork in the Road Memo) offering them a voluntary deferred resignation option. The offer allows those employees who accept the offer by February 6, 2025 to retain all pay and benefits and exempts them from all applicable in-person work requirements until September 30, 2025, or earlier if they choose to accelerate the resignation date for any reason (Deferred Resignation Program); and
WHEREAS, [AGENCY] has received Employee’s voluntary request to be included in the Deferred Resignation Program; and
WHEREAS, [AGENCY] accepts Employee’s request to be included in the Deferred Resignation Program; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to express the terms and conditions of the agreement between the parties concerning Employee’s participation in the Deferred Resignation Program.
WHEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
Employee is accepted into the Deferred Resignation Program.
Employee agrees to continue working through February 28, 2025, in an effort to ensure a smooth transition of Employee’s duties, responsibilities and work assignments to other staff. Employee is exempt from all in-person work requirements. Employee agrees to turn in all [AGENCY] equipment and property on or before February 28, 2025, as directed by Employee’s supervisor.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ejihld4sywvvqwe67cdkn4jq/bafkreigyjx7ee7ylajigg7e7judfiwf74nnnyz44plwn6ly5yoqolg63na@jpeg)
![By signing this agreement, the parties acknowledge that they have entered the agreement knowingly, voluntarily, and free from improper influence, coercion, or duress. Employee understands that this agreement cannot be rescinded, except in the sole discretion of the [AGENCY HEAD], which shall not be subject to review at the Merit Systems Protection Board or otherwise.
Employee acknowledges that [AGENCY], in conjunction with all other federal departments, agencies and units, will immediately rely on the terms of this agreement in consolidating and reassigning roles and otherwise taking steps to reform the agency workforce. Consequently, Employee understands that this agreement is final and Employee’s decision to resign effective September 30, 2025, unless Employee resigns or retires earlier as set forth above, is final. [AGENCY] shall comply with all terms of this agreement even if Employee’s position is eliminated or reassigned prior to September 30, 2025. Employee shall not be subject to furlough, termination, reduction –in force or layoff as a result of an OPM or federal government reorganization or reduction –in force. Employee agrees to cooperate with steps taken by [AGENCY] (such as reassignment to a different component) to exempt Employee from any reduction in force.
If there is a lapse in appropriations during the term of this agreement that requires Employee to be placed on furlough status, Employee shall be placed on furlough status during the lapse. Once the lapse is over, Employee shall be taken off furlough and shall receive back pay under the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ejihld4sywvvqwe67cdkn4jq/bafkreib2hqyhxv6qqfgjjq764ye5qhmcwbevyjnyr2e3bldjaycpediyce@jpeg)
February 3, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Federal employees have received a copy of the deferred resignation agreement.
Contains a lot of brow-raising lines such as, "Employee waives any claim that could be brought on Employee’s behalf by another entity, including Employee’s labor union."
Full text shared with me:
Contains a lot of brow-raising lines such as, "Employee waives any claim that could be brought on Employee’s behalf by another entity, including Employee’s labor union."
Full text shared with me:
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We just published a 3,000 word feature on Elon Musk's incursion into the federal government.
Gift link here: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
Gift link here: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
February 3, 2025 at 11:41 PM
We just published a 3,000 word feature on Elon Musk's incursion into the federal government.
Gift link here: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
Gift link here: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
Beautiful things that make you happy. Native earrings by @littlewolfc13.bsky.social
January 29, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Beautiful things that make you happy. Native earrings by @littlewolfc13.bsky.social
Happy to be here Blue Sky. Meta and X free!
January 26, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Happy to be here Blue Sky. Meta and X free!