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Carina McCormick
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tylerfromtheinternet.com
Good news, everyone, it turns out black people, native Americans and other people of color DID serve their country after all
Pentagon restores webpages of Black veterans, Navajo Code Talkers and others after outcry
A Pentagon official not authorized to speak publicly said its review to scrub websites of DEI content was too hasty and also used search terms like "gay," leading to the flagging of Enola Gay images.
www.npr.org
March 21, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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mjsdc.bsky.social
It's clear that the Trump administration denied due process to the migrants it banished to El Salvador *precisely because* any measure of judicial oversight would've proved their innocence immediately.

Deported, imprisoned, and condemned to hard labor—for a soccer tattoo. slate.com/news-and-pol...
We’re Finally Seeing the “Evidence” Against the Migrants Deported by Trump. It’s Unbelievable.
The Trump admin said a soccer player had a gang tattoo. It’s a tattoo of Real Madrid’s logo.
slate.com
March 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
WHOA. On March 15, a Cornell PhD student with UK and Gambian citizenship, here on a student visa, filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn Trump's EO aimed at foreign students accused of "antisemitism.

Last night, the DOJ emailed asking him to come to ICE to be detained and put into removal proceedings.
Last night at 12:52 AM, the Department of Justice contacted the undersigned via email. Under the subject line “Momodou Taal et al v. Trump, 25-cv-335 (NDNY),” the government informed the undersigned for the first time that the government intended to serve Mr. Taal with a Notice to Appear (NTA), and that they intended to take Mr. Taal into the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Given that this information confirms the factual basis for Plaintiffs’ request for an emergency temporary restraining order, ECF No. 23, and the increased urgency with which the Court’s intervention is needed, we respectfully request the Court construe this letter as any procedurally appropriate vehicle to obtain the same. Plaintiffs’ counsel is immediately available to follow up with any submissions the Court deems appropriate in this extraordinary situation. Attached to this letter is an affidavit from Counsel Eric Lee (Exhibit 4), the government’s 12:52 AM email (Exhibit 5), and Plaintiffs’ counsel’s reply (Exhibit 6). The email reads: My colleagues and I represent the United States in this matter. The applications for admission of Messrs. Stone, Moss, and myself to the bar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York are pending, so we have not noticed our appearances yet. But we wanted to reach out to establish a line of communication, and relate some information concerning your client. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has asked us to convey to you the following. ICE invites Mr. Taal and his counsel to appear in-person at the HSI Office in Syracuse at a mutually agreeable time for personal service of the NTA and for Mr. Taal to surrender to ICE custody. Accordingly, if you are interested in proposing such a date and time, we will promptly forward it to ICE for consideration
March 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
carinamc.bsky.social
I've been thinking about this a lot.
meganhunt.bsky.social Senator Megan Hunt @meganhunt.bsky.social · Mar 19
Scrubbing Jackie Robinson’s name isn’t about stopping “woke ideology.” It’s about erasing Black history. When they say “DEI,” what they really mean is “get rid of anything that acknowledges Black excellence.”
March 19, 2025 at 11:09 PM
carinamc.bsky.social
futurism.com/tesla-wall-a...
Man Tests If Tesla Autopilot Will Crash Into Wall Painted to Look Like Road
YouTuber Mark Rober has perfectly demonstrated why Tesla relying entirely on cameras isn't such a good idea for driver-assistance tech.
futurism.com
March 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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andrewdeanho.bsky.social
Let’s just assume No Child is Left Behind. Let’s just believe Every Student Succeeds. Let’s just trust all states have high standards.

George W Bush once condemned “the soft bigotry of low expectations.” This is the hard bigotry of no expectations.
jillbarshay.bsky.social Jill Barshay @jillbarshay.bsky.social · Mar 12
Hearing that nearly all the employees in the statistics agency inside the Education Department -- NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) -- have lost their jobs. Rumors that the NAEP test -- the nation's report card -- will no longer be run by NCES. This info is not confirmed.
March 12, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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travisyork.bsky.social
🧪The entire staff of the Department of Education’s NCES-a vital independent statistical agency - has just been RIFed. The continued erasure of data and evidence allows for the Trump administration to hide the impact of their corruption.
#EduSky #Scisky @aeraedresearch.bsky.social @cossa.bsky.social
March 12, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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jodiscohen.bsky.social
There are two transgender girls in the state of Maine competing in girls’ sports.

There are now SIX federal agencies investigating the state.

Here is our latest @propublica.org story with @bangordailynews.bsky.social

www.propublica.org/article/main...
Two Transgender Girls, Six Federal Agencies. How Trump Is Trying to Pressure Maine Into Obedience.
Maine said it wouldn’t break state law to follow President Donald Trump’s order barring transgender girls from playing girls’ sports. Then came a barrage of investigations and threats targeting the st...
www.propublica.org
March 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
carinamc.bsky.social
I'm very concerned about the elimination of education research resources.
danagoldstein.bsky.social Dana Goldstein @danagoldstein.bsky.social · Mar 12
I keep hearing the question: What's the biggest impact of Trump education disruptions so far? My answer: Research. Data. Knowledge on how students are doing and how schools might improve. All of this is being decimated. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/u...
Are Schools Succeeding? Education Department Cuts Could Make It Hard to Know
At least 800 education department research employees and outside partners have lost jobs. The cuts will decimate research and data collection.
www.nytimes.com
March 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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jeremyhsu.bsky.social
Former members of the 18F organization told me about how they were helping US government agencies improve services through smarter and more efficient use of technology - before the Trump administration and Elon Musk's DOGE terminated their entire group.

www.newscientist.com/article/2470...
DOGE eliminated the US government’s tech experts – what has been lost?
The Trump administration’s latest move to improve government efficiency has purged tech consultants that worked to improve government efficiency
www.newscientist.com
March 5, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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alt18f.bsky.social
You can now read about projects that were interrupted when 18F was disbanded.

One of them was with the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP), which ensures military service members and Americans overseas are able to vote, and that their votes are counted.

18f.org/projects/#fe...
Projects interrupted
For over 11 years, 18F has been proudly serving the American people to make government technology work better. We are non-partisan civil servants. 18F has worked on hundreds of projects, all designed ...
18f.org
March 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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makenakelly.bsky.social
Here's what we lose when teams like USDS and 18F are suddenly deleted.

New from me:
www.wired.com/story/doge-m...
DOGE Is Putting Major Government Efficiency Projects at Risk
In its apparent quest to cut government spending and improve efficiency, DOGE has fired entire tech teams devoted to those very things.
www.wired.com
March 7, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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robertkelchen.com
Wow...the USDA is trying to pull $100 million in funding from the University of Maine over a tiny number of trans students playing K-12 sports in the state.

www.pressherald.com/2025/03/11/u...
USDA halts more than $100M in funding for University of Maine System programs
The move temporarily pauses USDA funding for Maine's university system after President Donald Trump threatened to cut off the state over Maine's decision to allow transgender athletes to compete in sp...
www.pressherald.com
March 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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meganhunt.bsky.social
Mahmoud Khalil is a U.S. permanent resident who was arrested, disappeared into the immigration system, and is now being stripped of his status—for protesting. This is political persecution, not law enforcement. If we let this happen, it won’t stop here.

youtu.be/uYnH6JLmD3s?...
Senator Megan Hunt: What Happened to Mahmoud Khalil Is a Warning for All of Us
YouTube video by Senator Megan Hunt
youtu.be
March 11, 2025 at 5:55 PM
carinamc.bsky.social
I stand with 18F.
18f.org
18F: We are dedicated to the American public and we're not done yet
For over 11 years, 18F has been proudly serving the American people to make government technology work better. We are non-partisan civil servants. 18F has worked on hundreds of projects, all designed ...
18f.org
March 2, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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jenjennings.bsky.social
What kind of research was cancelled by Dept of Ed?
Bread & butter work to improve kids' achievement & lives:
🚸Enhancing math & writing instruction
🚸Helping kids w disabilities transition after HS
🚸Reducing teacher shortages
Mathematica statement on the cancellation of Regional Educational Laboratories
Mathematica statement on the cancellation of Regional Educational Laboratories The Congressionally mandated Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs) supported the work of state and local education age...
www.linkedin.com
February 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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taniel.bsky.social
Elon had the FDA employees who were reviewing his brain implant company fired: www.yahoo.com/news/fda-sta...
FDA staff were reviewing Elon Musk’s brain implant company. DOGE just fired them.
At least 20 staffers reviewing Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain implant company, were fired in an ongoing DOGE purge of federal workers.
www.yahoo.com
February 18, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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joshuajfriedman.com
NEW non-clarifying clarifications about Elon Musk's employee status filed just now in a NM-led lawsuit:
—Musk, as a presidential senior adviser, "has no actual or formal authority to make government decisions himself." He is also not DOGE's administrator.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Mr. Musk is an employee of the White House Office. He holds that position as a non-career Special Government Employee ("SGE"). In that job, Mr. Musk is a Senior Advisor to the President. It is not uncommon for the President to have Senior Advisors who are SGEs. For instance, Anita Dunn was an influential Senior Advisos to President Biden, while serving as an SGE. In his role as a Senior Advisor to the President, Mr. Musk has no greater authority than other senior White House advisors. Like other senior White House advisors, Mr. Musk has no actual or formal authority to make government decisions himself. Mr. Musk can only advise the President and communicate the President's directives. The U.S. DOGE Service is a component of the Executive Office of the President. The U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization is within the U.S. DOGE Service. Both are separate from the White House Office. Mr. Musk is an employee in the White House Office. He is not an employee of the U.S. DOGE Service or U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization. Mr. Musk is not the U.S. DOGE Service Administrator. Dated: Washington, D.C. February 17, 2025 Joshua Fisher Director Office of Administration
February 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
carinamc.bsky.social
This disclaimer is really something
sherylnyt.bsky.social Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · Feb 14
Disclaimer found on the CDC website:

"Any information on this page promoting gender ideology is extremely inaccurate and disconnected from the immutable biological reality that there are two sexes, male and female. The Trump Administration rejects gender ideology ..."
February 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
carinamc.bsky.social
It's scary when the rule of law is treated as merely a suggestion some can choose to disregard
February 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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momayhew87.bsky.social
Holy shitsnacks. Biden did it. He actually did it. I am at a loss for words other than this is a huge fucking deal. #LeonardPeltier
Biden commutes sentence for Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, convicted in killing of FBI agents
President Joe Biden has commuted the sentence of Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, who was convicted in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents and is serving life in prison.
apnews.com
January 20, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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zeets.bsky.social
I’m not going to hyper-focus on every action and word of this administration, especially since there are no consequences, but it’s hard to say that the white South African who has been spouting Nazi shit publicly for a while now somehow accidentally did a gesture similar to the Nazi salute twice
January 20, 2025 at 10:53 PM
carinamc.bsky.social
Trump's priorities include ending wind farms. He really is just undoing everything good regardless of the demand for it huh? "President Trump’s energy policies will end leasing to massive wind farms that degrade our natural landscapes and fail to serve American energy consumers.”
January 21, 2025 at 12:20 AM
carinamc.bsky.social
Until today I'd only watched one Trump speech, his January 6 incitement. I know, it takes real dedication to avoid someone so loud and attention seeking.
January 21, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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chrisdunker.bsky.social
The best part about watching Husker volleyball these last few years is the unshakable faith in Lexi Rodriguez to get the ball up
cjzero.bsky.social CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · Dec 15
The volleyball is also tremendous
December 15, 2024 at 11:45 PM