Melissa
@badgermel.bsky.social
Mom, wife, scientist, advocate for the neuro-spicy, hockey coach, hater of fascists
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Truth. Hold them accountable.
Any four Republican Senators could stop this at any time simply by threatening to block all action (or even caucus with the Democrats) if Trump doesn't make certain concessions. They won't, but that should be a much bigger story than whether the Democrats are doing everything that *they* can.
February 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Truth. Hold them accountable.
Say it loudly. Let us know where you stand.
February 6, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Say it loudly. Let us know where you stand.
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Hey Trump voters, remember when we said he is a threat to democracy and you laughed?!?
This is what we meant.
This is what we meant.
February 6, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Hey Trump voters, remember when we said he is a threat to democracy and you laughed?!?
This is what we meant.
This is what we meant.
Call your senators TODAY! It only takes 5 minutes. I know because I just did it.
January 31, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Call your senators TODAY! It only takes 5 minutes. I know because I just did it.
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I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
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First they came for the immigrants, and I spoke out, because I’ve read the damn poem before and I know how it ends.
January 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM
First they came for the immigrants, and I spoke out, because I’ve read the damn poem before and I know how it ends.
Exactly what we were afraid would happen is unfolding very quickly. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
January 24, 2025
January 24, 2025
“NUTS!”
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
January 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Exactly what we were afraid would happen is unfolding very quickly. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
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Yes. This. If my 9-year-old with autism can understand how horrible that salute is, a grown-@ss man should understand it’s not acceptable.
January 23, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Yes. This. If my 9-year-old with autism can understand how horrible that salute is, a grown-@ss man should understand it’s not acceptable.
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Trump Claims He Can Overrule Constitution With Executive Order Because Of Little-Known ‘No One Will Stop Me’ Loophole
theonion.com/trump-c...
theonion.com/trump-c...
January 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Trump Claims He Can Overrule Constitution With Executive Order Because Of Little-Known ‘No One Will Stop Me’ Loophole
theonion.com/trump-c...
theonion.com/trump-c...
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I don’t know who did this, but thank you 🤣
January 16, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I don’t know who did this, but thank you 🤣