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The community note 🤌😘
February 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The community note 🤌😘
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Portuguese editorial cartoonist Zez Vaz reaches back to Tiananmen Square to call on American defiance.
February 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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To America’s 2.3 million federal employees:
Don’t accept a buyout.
Neither Musk nor even Trump has the legal authority to make such an offer.
And even if they did, would you trust them to follow through on it?
Sincerely,
Robert Reich
Former U.S.Secretary of Labor
Don’t accept a buyout.
Neither Musk nor even Trump has the legal authority to make such an offer.
And even if they did, would you trust them to follow through on it?
Sincerely,
Robert Reich
Former U.S.Secretary of Labor
February 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
To America’s 2.3 million federal employees:
Don’t accept a buyout.
Neither Musk nor even Trump has the legal authority to make such an offer.
And even if they did, would you trust them to follow through on it?
Sincerely,
Robert Reich
Former U.S.Secretary of Labor
Don’t accept a buyout.
Neither Musk nor even Trump has the legal authority to make such an offer.
And even if they did, would you trust them to follow through on it?
Sincerely,
Robert Reich
Former U.S.Secretary of Labor
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Over the weekend, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told Canadians to reevaluate their US vacation plans after the Trump administration threatened the country with a hefty 25 percent tariff. The tariff has been paused for 30 days, but the damage may already be done.
As Trudeau tells Canadians to rethink vacation plans, US travel industry could be headed for second ‘Trump slump’ - The Boston Globe
US tourism could potentially lose billions, and Massachusetts in particular could take a big hit. “We were forecasted to set a new record for Canadian visitors in 2025.”
www.bostonglobe.com
February 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Over the weekend, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told Canadians to reevaluate their US vacation plans after the Trump administration threatened the country with a hefty 25 percent tariff. The tariff has been paused for 30 days, but the damage may already be done.
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Elon Musk says he and Trump are shutting down USAID www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Elon Musk says he and Trump are shutting down USAID
Musk announced the planned closure of the foreign assistance agency early Monday morning on social media.
www.nbcnews.com
February 3, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Elon Musk says he and Trump are shutting down USAID www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
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For all federal employees:
Before you are locked out of your systems, ensure you have copies of unclassified performance appraisals, awards & other relevant personnel docs.
If you have access to your office, grab your more important personal items sooner rather than later.
Before you are locked out of your systems, ensure you have copies of unclassified performance appraisals, awards & other relevant personnel docs.
If you have access to your office, grab your more important personal items sooner rather than later.
February 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
For all federal employees:
Before you are locked out of your systems, ensure you have copies of unclassified performance appraisals, awards & other relevant personnel docs.
If you have access to your office, grab your more important personal items sooner rather than later.
Before you are locked out of your systems, ensure you have copies of unclassified performance appraisals, awards & other relevant personnel docs.
If you have access to your office, grab your more important personal items sooner rather than later.
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What could possibly go wrong now that Elon Musk has gained access to all US Treasury payments? www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Elon Musk may now have unique sway over the US Treasury
What could possibly go wrong with giving the tech mogul access to US payments?
www.motherjones.com
February 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
What could possibly go wrong now that Elon Musk has gained access to all US Treasury payments? www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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If you’re a government employee, thank you for your service & here’s a resource you may find helpful. Stay strong. www.civilservicestrong.org
Civil Service Strong: Resources for Civil Servants
Effective. Impartial. Resilient. The civil service comprises dedicated, nonpartisan federal employees who work tirelessly across the country and around the world to ensure the effective delivery of go...
www.civilservicestrong.org
February 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
If you’re a government employee, thank you for your service & here’s a resource you may find helpful. Stay strong. www.civilservicestrong.org
Good news to share in 3 parts:
1) In Wheeling, WV the protest march we held today was overwhelmingly supported by the passing cars. 100s of cheers & 3 boos.
2)David Hogg elected Vice Chair of the DNC!
3) Canada is putting a 100% tariff on Tesla. Gotta be a horrible person to get Canada that mad.
1) In Wheeling, WV the protest march we held today was overwhelmingly supported by the passing cars. 100s of cheers & 3 boos.
2)David Hogg elected Vice Chair of the DNC!
3) Canada is putting a 100% tariff on Tesla. Gotta be a horrible person to get Canada that mad.
February 2, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Good news to share in 3 parts:
1) In Wheeling, WV the protest march we held today was overwhelmingly supported by the passing cars. 100s of cheers & 3 boos.
2)David Hogg elected Vice Chair of the DNC!
3) Canada is putting a 100% tariff on Tesla. Gotta be a horrible person to get Canada that mad.
1) In Wheeling, WV the protest march we held today was overwhelmingly supported by the passing cars. 100s of cheers & 3 boos.
2)David Hogg elected Vice Chair of the DNC!
3) Canada is putting a 100% tariff on Tesla. Gotta be a horrible person to get Canada that mad.
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Incredible news! My young friend David Hogg has been elected Vice Chair of the DNC! I am so proud of him. He has always given me hope because he shows us what’s possible. Listen to his victory speech here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=yCxk...
February 2, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Incredible news! My young friend David Hogg has been elected Vice Chair of the DNC! I am so proud of him. He has always given me hope because he shows us what’s possible. Listen to his victory speech here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=yCxk...
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Wheeling WV not letting fear stop us from opposing this corrupt regime.
February 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Wheeling WV not letting fear stop us from opposing this corrupt regime.
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do you have any idea just how badly you have to fuck up to get Canada mad at you
February 2, 2025 at 3:21 AM
do you have any idea just how badly you have to fuck up to get Canada mad at you
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I’m going to put my rich guy hat on and say I hope that Mexico and Canada issue equal, retaliatory tariffs and stick to them for an extended period.
I apologize to all the people it will cost money and the businesses it will hurt.
But it’s the only way for tariffs to be seen for what they are
I apologize to all the people it will cost money and the businesses it will hurt.
But it’s the only way for tariffs to be seen for what they are
February 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I’m going to put my rich guy hat on and say I hope that Mexico and Canada issue equal, retaliatory tariffs and stick to them for an extended period.
I apologize to all the people it will cost money and the businesses it will hurt.
But it’s the only way for tariffs to be seen for what they are
I apologize to all the people it will cost money and the businesses it will hurt.
But it’s the only way for tariffs to be seen for what they are
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Pete Hegseth has a history of
- alcohol abuse
- gross mistreatment of women
- management & financial failure
- defending war criminals
and he’s been confirmed as our next SecDef
But tell us again how it’s actually women and people of color who are “underqualified”
- alcohol abuse
- gross mistreatment of women
- management & financial failure
- defending war criminals
and he’s been confirmed as our next SecDef
But tell us again how it’s actually women and people of color who are “underqualified”
January 25, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Pete Hegseth has a history of
- alcohol abuse
- gross mistreatment of women
- management & financial failure
- defending war criminals
and he’s been confirmed as our next SecDef
But tell us again how it’s actually women and people of color who are “underqualified”
- alcohol abuse
- gross mistreatment of women
- management & financial failure
- defending war criminals
and he’s been confirmed as our next SecDef
But tell us again how it’s actually women and people of color who are “underqualified”
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Julie Gray, wife of Holocaust survivor Gidon Lev, who joined Musk in his visit to Auschwitz speaks out. She says that Musk felt nothing during the tour & only "cared about how he looked."
She shared this with me privately shortly after the tour, and I'm grateful she made her thoughts public.
She shared this with me privately shortly after the tour, and I'm grateful she made her thoughts public.
January 23, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Julie Gray, wife of Holocaust survivor Gidon Lev, who joined Musk in his visit to Auschwitz speaks out. She says that Musk felt nothing during the tour & only "cared about how he looked."
She shared this with me privately shortly after the tour, and I'm grateful she made her thoughts public.
She shared this with me privately shortly after the tour, and I'm grateful she made her thoughts public.
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Everyone should watch CNN's Jim Acosta's dismantling of a GOP Rep's evasions over Trump's 1/6 pardons. On the pod, we feature excerpts. @mattgertz.bsky.social and I dig into why Acosta's moment is so rare in the land of 1/6 euphemism that defines much media discourse:
newrepublic.com/article/1905...
newrepublic.com/article/1905...
CNN Anchor Wrecks Trump Defender in Brutal On-Air Shaming Over Jan. 6
As CNN’s Jim Acosta crucifies a MAGA lawmaker over Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons, a press critic reflects on why we don’t see more of this—and how this failing has enabled pro-Trump propaganda to succeed.
newrepublic.com
January 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Everyone should watch CNN's Jim Acosta's dismantling of a GOP Rep's evasions over Trump's 1/6 pardons. On the pod, we feature excerpts. @mattgertz.bsky.social and I dig into why Acosta's moment is so rare in the land of 1/6 euphemism that defines much media discourse:
newrepublic.com/article/1905...
newrepublic.com/article/1905...
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SAVE THE LIBRARIES, SAVE THE LIBRARIES!
What good is the world without libraries?? ❤️🩹📚
What good is the world without libraries?? ❤️🩹📚
Okay, I’m hoping this will gain some traction on Bluesky *inhales* SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY IN OREGON IS IN DANGER OF CLOSING. This sets a dangerous precedent for state capital libraries!!
This is a continuation of the saga from last year, when we were saved at the last second by the then-mayor. (1/2)
This is a continuation of the saga from last year, when we were saved at the last second by the then-mayor. (1/2)
January 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
SAVE THE LIBRARIES, SAVE THE LIBRARIES!
What good is the world without libraries?? ❤️🩹📚
What good is the world without libraries?? ❤️🩹📚
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Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump’s release of thugs who beat up cops and smeared feces in the Capitol is a “redemption” story.
Johnson’s use of religious language to justify fascism is disgusting.
Johnson’s use of religious language to justify fascism is disgusting.
January 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump’s release of thugs who beat up cops and smeared feces in the Capitol is a “redemption” story.
Johnson’s use of religious language to justify fascism is disgusting.
Johnson’s use of religious language to justify fascism is disgusting.
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The Tulsa Race Massacre was not committed by an uncontrolled mob but was the result of “a coordinated, military-style attack” by white citizens, the Justice Department said in a report. It was the first time the U.S. government has given an official account of the 1921 massacre of Black residents.
Tulsa Massacre Was a ‘Coordinated, Military-Style Attack,’ Federal Report Says
The Justice Department’s conclusion follows an investigation of the 1921 atrocity in Oklahoma in which up to 300 Black residents were killed.
www.nytimes.com
January 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The Tulsa Race Massacre was not committed by an uncontrolled mob but was the result of “a coordinated, military-style attack” by white citizens, the Justice Department said in a report. It was the first time the U.S. government has given an official account of the 1921 massacre of Black residents.
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Judge Andrew Oldham sounded frustrated by the UnitedHealthcare lawyer arguing 15-year-old Emily Dwyer no longer needed residential treatment.
United’s approach, the judge said, essentially boiled down to “We’ll just gamble with her life.”
By @deldeib.bsky.social & @mayatmiller.bsky.social
United’s approach, the judge said, essentially boiled down to “We’ll just gamble with her life.”
By @deldeib.bsky.social & @mayatmiller.bsky.social
Insurers Continue to Rely on Doctors Whose Judgments Have Been Criticized by Courts
In dozens of cases ProPublica reviewed, judges found that some doctors working for these companies engaged in “selective readings” of medical evidence and “shut their eyes” to medical opinions…
propub.li
January 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Judge Andrew Oldham sounded frustrated by the UnitedHealthcare lawyer arguing 15-year-old Emily Dwyer no longer needed residential treatment.
United’s approach, the judge said, essentially boiled down to “We’ll just gamble with her life.”
By @deldeib.bsky.social & @mayatmiller.bsky.social
United’s approach, the judge said, essentially boiled down to “We’ll just gamble with her life.”
By @deldeib.bsky.social & @mayatmiller.bsky.social