@booyabrad.bsky.social
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The United States government is no longer able to protect us from real hazards, such as flash floods, because it’s shifting funds to fake hazards, such as a non-existent immigrant crime wave. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/u...
As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas
www.nytimes.com
July 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The United States government is no longer able to protect us from real hazards, such as flash floods, because it’s shifting funds to fake hazards, such as a non-existent immigrant crime wave. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/u...
Let this sink in National Trust for Historic Preservation. #historicpreservation #savingplaces
Frankly, I'm not even sure that there is a National Trust for Historic Preservation anymore.
It also has a very strict easement held by the National Trust, which prevents Trump from ruining it.
April 12, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Let this sink in National Trust for Historic Preservation. #historicpreservation #savingplaces
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!! CALL TO ACTION !! #Booksky
please join me in the fight to save our libraries.
EveryLibrary is working hard to save the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which is the federal agency charged with distributing Congressionally approved funds to state libraries and grant recipients.
please join me in the fight to save our libraries.
EveryLibrary is working hard to save the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which is the federal agency charged with distributing Congressionally approved funds to state libraries and grant recipients.
April 9, 2025 at 12:53 AM
!! CALL TO ACTION !! #Booksky
please join me in the fight to save our libraries.
EveryLibrary is working hard to save the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which is the federal agency charged with distributing Congressionally approved funds to state libraries and grant recipients.
please join me in the fight to save our libraries.
EveryLibrary is working hard to save the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which is the federal agency charged with distributing Congressionally approved funds to state libraries and grant recipients.
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So fighting for the Robert E Lee statues wasn’t really about just preserving history.
I’m shocked.
I’m shocked.
Exclusive: Navajo Code Talkers disappear from military websites after Trump DEI order
Navajo Code Talkers get "DEI" label as military info disappears under Trump order
Also vanishing: The Civil War regiment from "Glory," women pilots from WWII and a Medal of Honor winner.
www.axios.com
March 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
So fighting for the Robert E Lee statues wasn’t really about just preserving history.
I’m shocked.
I’m shocked.
@schumer needs to resign. You stand for nothing and have negotiated nothing!!
March 14, 2025 at 1:35 AM
@schumer needs to resign. You stand for nothing and have negotiated nothing!!
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I guess the remarkable thing here is that there’s not even a nominal “concession” from Sheinbaum. Nothing changed between yesterday and today on migration or drug policy, but the tariffs are gone. He backed down without an excuse.
Trump says Mexico tariffs are paused for any USMCA-compliant goods until April 2nd
March 6, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I guess the remarkable thing here is that there’s not even a nominal “concession” from Sheinbaum. Nothing changed between yesterday and today on migration or drug policy, but the tariffs are gone. He backed down without an excuse.
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I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
We're not done yet | 18F
18f.org
March 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
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Anger. Righteous anger. We need more of it in this country.
February 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Anger. Righteous anger. We need more of it in this country.
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We want to send a message to the world: what has happened today is an absolute disgrace. It is completely un-American.
February 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
We want to send a message to the world: what has happened today is an absolute disgrace. It is completely un-American.
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Zelensky is a hero.
Trump is a coward.
Slava Ukraini.🇺🇦
Shame on America.
NATO/freedom/democracy are good.
Putin/Trump/authoritarianism are bad.
Trump is a coward.
Slava Ukraini.🇺🇦
Shame on America.
NATO/freedom/democracy are good.
Putin/Trump/authoritarianism are bad.
February 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Zelensky is a hero.
Trump is a coward.
Slava Ukraini.🇺🇦
Shame on America.
NATO/freedom/democracy are good.
Putin/Trump/authoritarianism are bad.
Trump is a coward.
Slava Ukraini.🇺🇦
Shame on America.
NATO/freedom/democracy are good.
Putin/Trump/authoritarianism are bad.
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“The United States sent $50 million in condoms to Hamas. Diversity programs caused a plane crash. China controls the Panama Canal. Ukraine started the war with Russia.
Except, no. None of that is true.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/u...
Except, no. None of that is true.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/u...
Trump Uses Lies to Lay the Groundwork for Radical Change
Condoms for Gaza? Ukraine started the war with Russia? The president’s manipulations of the truth lay the groundwork for radical change.
www.nytimes.com
February 24, 2025 at 2:41 AM
“The United States sent $50 million in condoms to Hamas. Diversity programs caused a plane crash. China controls the Panama Canal. Ukraine started the war with Russia.
Except, no. None of that is true.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/u...
Except, no. None of that is true.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/u...
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Let’s get something clear. The GOP has the power to keep the government from shutting down in March. They control both chambers of Congress and the White House. If they can’t reach a budget deal within their own ranks, that completely on them.
Dems: Don’t lift a finger to help them. Not one.
Dems: Don’t lift a finger to help them. Not one.
February 24, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Let’s get something clear. The GOP has the power to keep the government from shutting down in March. They control both chambers of Congress and the White House. If they can’t reach a budget deal within their own ranks, that completely on them.
Dems: Don’t lift a finger to help them. Not one.
Dems: Don’t lift a finger to help them. Not one.
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This should be an inspiration to all American Governors.
I give you @jbpritzker.bsky.social's State of the State speech for 2025.
It's worth a read.
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...
I give you @jbpritzker.bsky.social's State of the State speech for 2025.
It's worth a read.
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...
Full text: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s ‘State of the State’ address
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State address in Springfield Wednesday, warning of challenges ahead and presenting his budget proposal for the new fiscal year.
www.nbcchicago.com
February 23, 2025 at 11:09 PM
This should be an inspiration to all American Governors.
I give you @jbpritzker.bsky.social's State of the State speech for 2025.
It's worth a read.
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...
I give you @jbpritzker.bsky.social's State of the State speech for 2025.
It's worth a read.
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...
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“The goal of Trump--like all autocrats and dictators--is to make you feel that “resistance is futile,” but history shows that people standing up to that leader has inspired others to do the same.”
@ruthbenghiat.bsky.social talks with @deanobeidallah.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/deanobei...
@ruthbenghiat.bsky.social talks with @deanobeidallah.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/deanobei...
Authoritarian expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat: It's time to take our country back from Trump/Musk—and here is how.
Resistance is not futile!
open.substack.com
February 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
“The goal of Trump--like all autocrats and dictators--is to make you feel that “resistance is futile,” but history shows that people standing up to that leader has inspired others to do the same.”
@ruthbenghiat.bsky.social talks with @deanobeidallah.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/deanobei...
@ruthbenghiat.bsky.social talks with @deanobeidallah.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/deanobei...
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NEW: The CDC is currently removing all the influenza resources from their website during the worst flu season in decades.
February 15, 2025 at 1:34 AM
NEW: The CDC is currently removing all the influenza resources from their website during the worst flu season in decades.
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Stop saying that Trump & his Republican & media sycophants are attacking “DEI.” Bullshit. They’re not attacking DEI. They’re attacking brown people, black people, and women. From now on, say that. Because it’s the truth.👇
January 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Stop saying that Trump & his Republican & media sycophants are attacking “DEI.” Bullshit. They’re not attacking DEI. They’re attacking brown people, black people, and women. From now on, say that. Because it’s the truth.👇
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Trump is Turning The Presidency into A Dictatorship - Where The Hell Are You Democrats? http://dlvr.it/THdlZ7
January 29, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Trump is Turning The Presidency into A Dictatorship - Where The Hell Are You Democrats? http://dlvr.it/THdlZ7
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While we're at it, also please fix the Ventra app so that, anytime a Metra ticket is active, the app immediately just displays that ticket upon launch. Thx.
January 14, 2025 at 11:43 PM
While we're at it, also please fix the Ventra app so that, anytime a Metra ticket is active, the app immediately just displays that ticket upon launch. Thx.
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FYI as coda: It is not appropriate for anyone, EVER, to be threatening any member of our faculty with physical harm.
We can argue, and do so in public, but threats to people's safety are wildly inappropriate and have no place in the academy or ANYWHERE. PERIOD.
We can argue, and do so in public, but threats to people's safety are wildly inappropriate and have no place in the academy or ANYWHERE. PERIOD.
December 11, 2024 at 3:48 AM
FYI as coda: It is not appropriate for anyone, EVER, to be threatening any member of our faculty with physical harm.
We can argue, and do so in public, but threats to people's safety are wildly inappropriate and have no place in the academy or ANYWHERE. PERIOD.
We can argue, and do so in public, but threats to people's safety are wildly inappropriate and have no place in the academy or ANYWHERE. PERIOD.
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Leadership is a choice, Dr. Modrak.
It is not a platform, it is modeling good behavior and speaking out against bad.
I'm deeply ashamed that a group we share governance with chooses one over the other.
Sincerely,
Jordan Acker
It is not a platform, it is modeling good behavior and speaking out against bad.
I'm deeply ashamed that a group we share governance with chooses one over the other.
Sincerely,
Jordan Acker
December 10, 2024 at 10:25 PM
Leadership is a choice, Dr. Modrak.
It is not a platform, it is modeling good behavior and speaking out against bad.
I'm deeply ashamed that a group we share governance with chooses one over the other.
Sincerely,
Jordan Acker
It is not a platform, it is modeling good behavior and speaking out against bad.
I'm deeply ashamed that a group we share governance with chooses one over the other.
Sincerely,
Jordan Acker
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It occurred in the context of you feeling obligated to "take sides" when it came to Israel and Palestine in public at the encampment. But crimes committed against my family? You remain silent.
December 10, 2024 at 10:25 PM
It occurred in the context of you feeling obligated to "take sides" when it came to Israel and Palestine in public at the encampment. But crimes committed against my family? You remain silent.
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Yesterday, Faculty Senate Chair Rebekah Modrak sent me condolences on what happened at my home.
Because of the public nature of our positions, I am choosing to share my reply publicly.
Because of the public nature of our positions, I am choosing to share my reply publicly.
December 10, 2024 at 10:25 PM
Yesterday, Faculty Senate Chair Rebekah Modrak sent me condolences on what happened at my home.
Because of the public nature of our positions, I am choosing to share my reply publicly.
Because of the public nature of our positions, I am choosing to share my reply publicly.
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Oh listen, we aren’t afraid. My response to Trumps threat:
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/bring-it-o...
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/bring-it-o...
Bring It On, Donald: The January 6 Committee Stands on Truth
Donald Trump’s latest threat to “jail” members of the January 6 Committee is nothing more than the desperate howl of a man who knows history will regard him with shame.
adamkinzinger.substack.com
December 8, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Oh listen, we aren’t afraid. My response to Trumps threat:
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/bring-it-o...
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/bring-it-o...
hiddencityphila.org/2024/12/op-e...
Unfortunately, bad decisions like this are not unique to Philadelphia. Great piece!!
Unfortunately, bad decisions like this are not unique to Philadelphia. Great piece!!
Op-ed: Philadelphia Deserves More Thoughtful Approaches to Historic Preservation
Randy Mason laments shortsighted decisions made by the Parker Administration
hiddencityphila.org
December 6, 2024 at 5:46 PM
hiddencityphila.org/2024/12/op-e...
Unfortunately, bad decisions like this are not unique to Philadelphia. Great piece!!
Unfortunately, bad decisions like this are not unique to Philadelphia. Great piece!!