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🏳️🌈Love is much greater than hate. Advocate for human rights. Stay alert to changing conditions. Think freely and choose wisely.
✈️US Air Force Veteran. Dogs and cats lover.
✈️US Air Force Veteran. Dogs and cats lover.
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Flash floods can start suddenly and become dangerous quickly. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself, both in the moment and well in advance.
What should you do in a flash flood? Expert safety tips for before, during and after
Flash floods can start suddenly and become dangerous quickly. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself, both in the moment and well in advance.
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July 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Flash floods can start suddenly and become dangerous quickly. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself, both in the moment and well in advance.
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Today proves that Republicans were serious about one promise: to cut taxes for the wealthy. All the rest was bullshit.
July 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Today proves that Republicans were serious about one promise: to cut taxes for the wealthy. All the rest was bullshit.
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Andrew Roth survived the Nazi concentration camp Buchenwald. Jack Moran helped liberate the camp while serving in the U.S. Army. Decades after liberation, the two met and shared their stories. https://n.pr/3ZUKlXC
80 years later, a Holocaust survivor meets an American soldier who helped free him
Andrew Roth survived the Nazi concentration camp Buchenwald. Jack Moran helped liberate the camp while serving in the U.S. Army. Decades after liberation, the two met and shared their stories.
n.pr
June 30, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Andrew Roth survived the Nazi concentration camp Buchenwald. Jack Moran helped liberate the camp while serving in the U.S. Army. Decades after liberation, the two met and shared their stories. https://n.pr/3ZUKlXC
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This bill would kick millions off their health insurance, and thousands will even lose their lives - unless we stop it in its tracks.
Some Republicans are breaking ranks, showing it's not too late. Time to speak up!
Some Republicans are breaking ranks, showing it's not too late. Time to speak up!
June 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
This bill would kick millions off their health insurance, and thousands will even lose their lives - unless we stop it in its tracks.
Some Republicans are breaking ranks, showing it's not too late. Time to speak up!
Some Republicans are breaking ranks, showing it's not too late. Time to speak up!
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This May 22 dinner is a high crime and misdemeanor. A president of the United States can’t use the office to enrich himself in this way, from potentially anonymous donors for whom he might do favors. This is as textbook as corruption gets.
Trump Just Did the Most Corrupt Thing Any President Has Ever Done
He’s using the White House to get rich from anonymous investors—and it’s hardly even a news story.
newrepublic.com
May 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
This May 22 dinner is a high crime and misdemeanor. A president of the United States can’t use the office to enrich himself in this way, from potentially anonymous donors for whom he might do favors. This is as textbook as corruption gets.
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May Day is a day where we celebrate workers.
On this day, we mobilize with unions and grassroots organizations accords the country: We stand with Immigrants, we stand with workers. We stand united.
#50501movement #mayday #maydaystrong
On this day, we mobilize with unions and grassroots organizations accords the country: We stand with Immigrants, we stand with workers. We stand united.
#50501movement #mayday #maydaystrong
April 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
May Day is a day where we celebrate workers.
On this day, we mobilize with unions and grassroots organizations accords the country: We stand with Immigrants, we stand with workers. We stand united.
#50501movement #mayday #maydaystrong
On this day, we mobilize with unions and grassroots organizations accords the country: We stand with Immigrants, we stand with workers. We stand united.
#50501movement #mayday #maydaystrong
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So, which is it?
If this info wasn’t classified, that in itself would be a scandalous screw-up that must be explained.
And if it was classified, then the Trump administration lied to Congress and to the American people.
If this info wasn’t classified, that in itself would be a scandalous screw-up that must be explained.
And if it was classified, then the Trump administration lied to Congress and to the American people.
March 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
So, which is it?
If this info wasn’t classified, that in itself would be a scandalous screw-up that must be explained.
And if it was classified, then the Trump administration lied to Congress and to the American people.
If this info wasn’t classified, that in itself would be a scandalous screw-up that must be explained.
And if it was classified, then the Trump administration lied to Congress and to the American people.
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From an operational security perspective, this is the highest level of fuckup imaginable. These people cannot keep America safe.
The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.
www.theatlantic.com
March 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
From an operational security perspective, this is the highest level of fuckup imaginable. These people cannot keep America safe.
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If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
February 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
Thousands protest against Trump at Colorado Capitol on Presidents Day coloradonewsline.com/briefs/thous...
Thousands protest against Trump at Colorado Capitol on Presidents Day • Colorado Newsline
Nearly 3,000 people spent their Presidents Day holiday at the Colorado Capitol protesting the administration of President Donald Trump.
coloradonewsline.com
February 17, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Thousands protest against Trump at Colorado Capitol on Presidents Day coloradonewsline.com/briefs/thous...
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So after promising to focus on safety, they’ve gotten right down to work… on gender terminology?
February 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
So after promising to focus on safety, they’ve gotten right down to work… on gender terminology?
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Republicans, who control both chambers of Congress and previously railed against executive overreach by Democratic presidents, have sat on the sidelines as Trump carries out controversial — and sometimes legally questionable — executive actions and orders.
Republicans take a back seat as Trump steamrolls Congress with flurry of unilateral moves
Trump is moving at breakneck speed to disrupt and reshape the federal government, challenging oversight powers reserved for lawmakers.
www.nbcnews.com
February 4, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Republicans, who control both chambers of Congress and previously railed against executive overreach by Democratic presidents, have sat on the sidelines as Trump carries out controversial — and sometimes legally questionable — executive actions and orders.
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What the hell just happened w/ tariffs? Trump put Mexico tariffs on hold after Sheinbaum promised to send 10K troops to crack down on fentanyl; FYI Mexican military has >400K members. Realistically, I think the bully backed down when his target wouldn’t roll over.
Let’s see what happens w/ Canada.
Let’s see what happens w/ Canada.
February 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
What the hell just happened w/ tariffs? Trump put Mexico tariffs on hold after Sheinbaum promised to send 10K troops to crack down on fentanyl; FYI Mexican military has >400K members. Realistically, I think the bully backed down when his target wouldn’t roll over.
Let’s see what happens w/ Canada.
Let’s see what happens w/ Canada.
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The Musk-rats think all public sector jobs are “low-productivity.”
Tell that to the air traffic controllers who keep a whole industry flying.
Tell that to USDA inspectors who keep our food safe.
Tell that to crime-fighting police and prosecutors.
Tell that to the air traffic controllers who keep a whole industry flying.
Tell that to USDA inspectors who keep our food safe.
Tell that to crime-fighting police and prosecutors.
Elon Musk’s Friends Have Infiltrated Another Government Agency
Elon Musk’s former employees are trying to use White House credentials to access General Services Administration tech, giving them the potential to remote into laptops, read emails, and more, sources ...
www.wired.com
February 2, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The Musk-rats think all public sector jobs are “low-productivity.”
Tell that to the air traffic controllers who keep a whole industry flying.
Tell that to USDA inspectors who keep our food safe.
Tell that to crime-fighting police and prosecutors.
Tell that to the air traffic controllers who keep a whole industry flying.
Tell that to USDA inspectors who keep our food safe.
Tell that to crime-fighting police and prosecutors.
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The creepy billionaires at the inauguration live on data, and Trump’s Musk-rats just got access to huge federal data sets. Watch out for the Great Thievery to go after your data. In a battle between your privacy and their profit, who likely wins?
February 3, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The creepy billionaires at the inauguration live on data, and Trump’s Musk-rats just got access to huge federal data sets. Watch out for the Great Thievery to go after your data. In a battle between your privacy and their profit, who likely wins?
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What this story doesn’t mention is how @marisakabas.bsky.social also organized a huge coalition of Substack users to take our newsletters to new platforms, including me — she’s a respected leader of a whole new crop of truly independent journalists!
February 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
What this story doesn’t mention is how @marisakabas.bsky.social also organized a huge coalition of Substack users to take our newsletters to new platforms, including me — she’s a respected leader of a whole new crop of truly independent journalists!
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NEW: Engineers between 19 and 24, most linked to Musk’s companies, are playing a key role as he seizes control of federal infrastructure.
The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk's Government Takeover
Engineers between 19 and 24, most linked to Musk’s companies, are playing a key role as he seizes control of federal infrastructure.
www.wired.com
February 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
NEW: Engineers between 19 and 24, most linked to Musk’s companies, are playing a key role as he seizes control of federal infrastructure.
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The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
February 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
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This is spectacular writing. I've been wondering when someone would do this right. Could also read like a US State Department dispatch about a failing democratic ally.
February 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This is spectacular writing. I've been wondering when someone would do this right. Could also read like a US State Department dispatch about a failing democratic ally.
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Having watched with growing alarm the developments of the last 24 and 36 hours in Washington, I thought I’d take a stab at how the US media would cover this story if it was happening in a foreign country. Here’s that story that should be written this weekend: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/musk-s-jun...
Musk's Junta Establishes Him as Head of Government
Imagining how we'd cover overseas what's happening to the U.S. right now
www.doomsdayscenario.co
February 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Having watched with growing alarm the developments of the last 24 and 36 hours in Washington, I thought I’d take a stab at how the US media would cover this story if it was happening in a foreign country. Here’s that story that should be written this weekend: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/musk-s-jun...
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NEW: Sources tell my office that Treasury Secretary Bessent has granted DOGE *full* access to this system. Social Security and Medicare benefits, grants, payments to government contractors, including those that compete directly with Musk's own companies. All of it.
NEWS: Wyden Demands Answers Following Report of Musk Personnel Seeking Access to Highly Sensitive U.S. Treasury Payments System
Wyden Demands Answers Following Report of Musk Personnel Seeking Access to Highly Sensitive U.S. Treasury Payments System | The United States Senate Committee on Finance
Wyden Demands Answers Following Report of Musk Personnel Seeking Access to Highly Sensitive U.S. Treasury Payments System
www.finance.senate.gov
February 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
NEW: Sources tell my office that Treasury Secretary Bessent has granted DOGE *full* access to this system. Social Security and Medicare benefits, grants, payments to government contractors, including those that compete directly with Musk's own companies. All of it.
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I want to spell out the basic reason it’s so dangerous for Elon to have control of the U.S. payments system. It may seem like a technical matter, but the dynamics are simple. 1/x
Elon Musk’s Team Now Has Access to Treasury’s Payments System
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave Mr. Musk’s representatives at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency a powerful tool to monitor and potentially limit government spending.
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I want to spell out the basic reason it’s so dangerous for Elon to have control of the U.S. payments system. It may seem like a technical matter, but the dynamics are simple. 1/x
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Musk's cronies tried to to gain access to classified USAID data. USAID Director of Security John Voorhees security said no. The Musk people threatened to call in the US Marshals and take the data at gunpoint. They still said no.
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Senior USAID security officials put on leave after refusing Musk’s DOGE access to agency systems | CNN Politics
Two top security officials at the US Agency for International Development were put on administrative leave Saturday night after refusing to allow officials from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Ef...
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February 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Musk's cronies tried to to gain access to classified USAID data. USAID Director of Security John Voorhees security said no. The Musk people threatened to call in the US Marshals and take the data at gunpoint. They still said no.
edition.cnn.com/2025/02/02/p...
edition.cnn.com/2025/02/02/p...
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Fear, anger and confusion have overwhelmed government workers as they grapple with a deluge of orders from President Trump that they see as an effort to “scare” them out of their jobs. nbcnews.to/40GQE0q
February 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Fear, anger and confusion have overwhelmed government workers as they grapple with a deluge of orders from President Trump that they see as an effort to “scare” them out of their jobs. nbcnews.to/40GQE0q