April Alieda (she/her)
@aprilalieda.bsky.social
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REV. BLACK (who was shot in the head with a pepper ball): “If this is what they’re doing to pastors, journalists, teachers, mothers, and the elderly gathered to sing and pray outside ICE facilities… what might they be doing to our neighbors who are behind those walls?”
October 31, 2025 at 2:33 AM
REV. BLACK (who was shot in the head with a pepper ball): “If this is what they’re doing to pastors, journalists, teachers, mothers, and the elderly gathered to sing and pray outside ICE facilities… what might they be doing to our neighbors who are behind those walls?”
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CHICAGO — Outside an elementary school during dismissal… horrifying. What have we become?
October 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
CHICAGO — Outside an elementary school during dismissal… horrifying. What have we become?
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20 paragraphs down in the NBC News story that broke the information that the administration is considering invoking the Insurrection Act is the report that Stephen Miller is driving the issue.
October 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
20 paragraphs down in the NBC News story that broke the information that the administration is considering invoking the Insurrection Act is the report that Stephen Miller is driving the issue.
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Thousands of Mike Johnson's own constituents are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage following the passage of a budget bill he pushed for.
And it’s all so he could help bankroll more tax cuts for corporations and the super-rich.
Don’t let him forget.
And it’s all so he could help bankroll more tax cuts for corporations and the super-rich.
Don’t let him forget.
Speaker Johnson pushed Medicaid cuts. His constituents worry about their own coverage
In Mike Johnson's district, not only could thousands of Louisianians lose coverage, health centers are bracing for a fin
www.npr.org
August 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Thousands of Mike Johnson's own constituents are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage following the passage of a budget bill he pushed for.
And it’s all so he could help bankroll more tax cuts for corporations and the super-rich.
Don’t let him forget.
And it’s all so he could help bankroll more tax cuts for corporations and the super-rich.
Don’t let him forget.
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Massive walkout underway at CDC.
RFK jr. must resign so that we can be safe.
RFK jr. must resign so that we can be safe.
August 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Massive walkout underway at CDC.
RFK jr. must resign so that we can be safe.
RFK jr. must resign so that we can be safe.
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NEW: Yesterday, I posted that I was unable to get the COVID vaccine at my VA clinic, and many of you assured me that the new one would be available soon and that I was overreacting. I was not overreacting. I am no longer eligible for the vaccine. apnews.com/article/vacc...
FDA approves updated COVID-19 shots but limits access for some kids and adults
The Food and Drug Administration has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the upcoming fall and winter season.
apnews.com
August 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
NEW: Yesterday, I posted that I was unable to get the COVID vaccine at my VA clinic, and many of you assured me that the new one would be available soon and that I was overreacting. I was not overreacting. I am no longer eligible for the vaccine. apnews.com/article/vacc...
For real...
May 26, 2025 at 12:49 AM
For real...
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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders & the state's entire GOP congressional delegation urge Trump to reconsider after federal disaster relief was denied following a series of deadly storms...
Another case of FAFO detected. These Leopards can't be Satiated
#MomSky
www.google.com/amp/s/abcnew...
Another case of FAFO detected. These Leopards can't be Satiated
#MomSky
www.google.com/amp/s/abcnew...
April 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders & the state's entire GOP congressional delegation urge Trump to reconsider after federal disaster relief was denied following a series of deadly storms...
Another case of FAFO detected. These Leopards can't be Satiated
#MomSky
www.google.com/amp/s/abcnew...
Another case of FAFO detected. These Leopards can't be Satiated
#MomSky
www.google.com/amp/s/abcnew...
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Join us this Wednesday to hear from Jennifer Paul, Saint Cloud, Florida's City Council Member Seat 2. Registration is required, link in our Link Tree.
March 16, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Join us this Wednesday to hear from Jennifer Paul, Saint Cloud, Florida's City Council Member Seat 2. Registration is required, link in our Link Tree.
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This is what a fascist would do. This is fascism made legal.
March 15, 2025 at 9:48 PM
This is what a fascist would do. This is fascism made legal.
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"In short, when Musk talks about destroying the 'deep state,' what he really means is that he hopes to destroy any and all mechanisms of transparency and accountability that might restrain him. This, even as he enjoys billions in federal contracts and has been empowered by Trump to reshape the US"
Just awful: One of the inspector generals that Trump fired was examining Elon Musk's failures to meet reporting protocol designed to safeguard national security as a major recipient of Pentagon contracts.
It's time to follow up on that. New piece from me:
newrepublic.com/article/1913...
It's time to follow up on that. New piece from me:
newrepublic.com/article/1913...
Did Trump Quietly Kill a Sensitive Pentagon Probe into Elon Musk?
The New York Times revealed last year that Musk and SpaceX failed to meet federal reporting requirements for Pentagon contractors. No one has asked: What’s going on with that today?
newrepublic.com
February 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
"In short, when Musk talks about destroying the 'deep state,' what he really means is that he hopes to destroy any and all mechanisms of transparency and accountability that might restrain him. This, even as he enjoys billions in federal contracts and has been empowered by Trump to reshape the US"
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For those on TT this guy is running as Dem again Republican for a special election in Florida. There’s no waste trying and sharing him around to get him elected!
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8YAbWhs/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8YAbWhs/
You guys weren't going to invite me to your gossip session? 😜Love you all! Now let's take back the house! 🙏 #maga #trump #congress #democrats #democrat #republican #politics #political #fyp #florida ...
TikTok video by Josh Weil☀️
www.tiktok.com
February 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
For those on TT this guy is running as Dem again Republican for a special election in Florida. There’s no waste trying and sharing him around to get him elected!
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8YAbWhs/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8YAbWhs/
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Executive wants to frame the NIH indirects cut as $4B in savings.
But given that NIH returns $2.5 on every $1 investment, this would actually cost US economy a net $6 BILLION (per year!). Not to mention the human costs of wrecking education and research sectors and the communities they serve.
But given that NIH returns $2.5 on every $1 investment, this would actually cost US economy a net $6 BILLION (per year!). Not to mention the human costs of wrecking education and research sectors and the communities they serve.
Direct Economic Contributions
NIH directly supports the economy through investments in research institutions and job formation.
www.nih.gov
February 8, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Executive wants to frame the NIH indirects cut as $4B in savings.
But given that NIH returns $2.5 on every $1 investment, this would actually cost US economy a net $6 BILLION (per year!). Not to mention the human costs of wrecking education and research sectors and the communities they serve.
But given that NIH returns $2.5 on every $1 investment, this would actually cost US economy a net $6 BILLION (per year!). Not to mention the human costs of wrecking education and research sectors and the communities they serve.
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They have no problem with DEI when they send military recruiters to minority communities to enlist young people... but the National Society of Black Engineers and the Society of Women Engineers Club is a bridge too far.
February 5, 2025 at 11:24 PM
They have no problem with DEI when they send military recruiters to minority communities to enlist young people... but the National Society of Black Engineers and the Society of Women Engineers Club is a bridge too far.
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Frost: Trump fired pretty much every inspector general in the entire country federally. And then a little bit later, we hear that Elon Musk now has access to that federal payment system with zero oversight..
February 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Frost: Trump fired pretty much every inspector general in the entire country federally. And then a little bit later, we hear that Elon Musk now has access to that federal payment system with zero oversight..
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“BIPOC Federal health workers scared after a Conservative group of nutjobs engaged in stochastic terrorism”
Fixed it for you
Fixed it for you
February 5, 2025 at 2:53 AM
“BIPOC Federal health workers scared after a Conservative group of nutjobs engaged in stochastic terrorism”
Fixed it for you
Fixed it for you
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It’s no surprise that Scott Bessent and Donald Trump want to save face and downplay the risks as Elon Musk seizes power, but the American people know better. Trump and Bessent are asking you not to believe what’s playing out right in front of your eyes.
Treasury defends DOGE's ‘read-only access’ to payments system
The department told lawmakers its efficiency review “is not resulting” in any suspensions of or delays to disbursements.
www.politico.com
February 5, 2025 at 2:40 AM
It’s no surprise that Scott Bessent and Donald Trump want to save face and downplay the risks as Elon Musk seizes power, but the American people know better. Trump and Bessent are asking you not to believe what’s playing out right in front of your eyes.
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In case you're asking aloud: Wait, isn't the grant freeze over because the RI judge put a temporary restraining order on it?
Well, I've heard from multiple grant holders last night and this morning confirming that they still haven't gotten grant access back: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Well, I've heard from multiple grant holders last night and this morning confirming that they still haven't gotten grant access back: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘It’s Surreal’: Trump’s Freeze on Climate Money Sows Fear and Confusion
Some environmental nonprofits and researchers still don’t have access to their federal grants after the Trump administration ordered them halted on Jan. 27.
www.bloomberg.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
In case you're asking aloud: Wait, isn't the grant freeze over because the RI judge put a temporary restraining order on it?
Well, I've heard from multiple grant holders last night and this morning confirming that they still haven't gotten grant access back: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Well, I've heard from multiple grant holders last night and this morning confirming that they still haven't gotten grant access back: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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We are members of Congress at the Treasury Department. We want to be let in to provide oversight on behalf of our constituents. @jasmineforus.bsky.social @sethmagaziner.bsky.social
February 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
We are members of Congress at the Treasury Department. We want to be let in to provide oversight on behalf of our constituents. @jasmineforus.bsky.social @sethmagaziner.bsky.social
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Federal legislation has been introduced to abolish the U.S. Dept of Education. This puts the fate of Pell Grant, student loans, & fed financial aid at risk for anyone not rich
My nonprofit stands ready to continue offering scholarships to women NATIONWIDE. Apply by 2/27 thurmanperryfoundation.org
My nonprofit stands ready to continue offering scholarships to women NATIONWIDE. Apply by 2/27 thurmanperryfoundation.org
February 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Federal legislation has been introduced to abolish the U.S. Dept of Education. This puts the fate of Pell Grant, student loans, & fed financial aid at risk for anyone not rich
My nonprofit stands ready to continue offering scholarships to women NATIONWIDE. Apply by 2/27 thurmanperryfoundation.org
My nonprofit stands ready to continue offering scholarships to women NATIONWIDE. Apply by 2/27 thurmanperryfoundation.org
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terrifying thread
So on this question of “doxing” of Musk gizmocrats, I was talking to staffers to today detailing one of the gizmocrats who is largely on his own rewriting the code base of one of the US governments most mission critical computer systems. And as it was described to me the staff programmers …
February 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
terrifying thread
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Several conversations today w people in the key executive departments. And while the particulars are hard to pin down my impression is that the Musk take over stuff is considerably worse than is being presented in the press. By this I don’t necessarily things they *done* yet but the level of …
February 2, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Several conversations today w people in the key executive departments. And while the particulars are hard to pin down my impression is that the Musk take over stuff is considerably worse than is being presented in the press. By this I don’t necessarily things they *done* yet but the level of …