Christina
@christinahuckaby.bsky.social
“What lies behind us and what lies before us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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🚨BREAKING: Elon Musk & DOGE came in aggressively & took over the Social Security Administration. They DEMANDED access to sensitive taxpayer data & REFUSED briefings on how the agency ensures the accuracy of its benefit systems & recklessly EXPOSED our data. 😡
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Former Social Security official describes hostile takeover by Musk team
DOGE officials also put millions of taxpayers’ private data at risk and refused to say why they needed access to it, the official says.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🚨BREAKING: Elon Musk & DOGE came in aggressively & took over the Social Security Administration. They DEMANDED access to sensitive taxpayer data & REFUSED briefings on how the agency ensures the accuracy of its benefit systems & recklessly EXPOSED our data. 😡
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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This sucks. I wish people felt empowered to get loud and punch back twice as hard. If people did that en masse, Shitler and his entourage of loathsome losers wouldn’t know how to handle it.
Fearing Retribution, Trump Critics Muzzle Themselves (Gift Article)
People say they are intimidated by online attacks from the president, concerned about harm to their businesses or worried about the safety of their families.
www.nytimes.com
March 7, 2025 at 2:35 AM
This sucks. I wish people felt empowered to get loud and punch back twice as hard. If people did that en masse, Shitler and his entourage of loathsome losers wouldn’t know how to handle it.
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Trump cuts aid for elderly people and families who use food banks in Michigan
"The USDA has confirmed to the council that... purchases made after Jan. 19 are not currently eligible for reimbursement and it's unclear when or if they will be..."
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...
"The USDA has confirmed to the council that... purchases made after Jan. 19 are not currently eligible for reimbursement and it's unclear when or if they will be..."
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...
Michigan food banks heading for critical shortages due to funding uncertainty
The Food Bank Council of Michigan said $3.7 million worth of orders for chicken, pork and other items are unlikely to be filled.
www.detroitnews.com
March 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Trump cuts aid for elderly people and families who use food banks in Michigan
"The USDA has confirmed to the council that... purchases made after Jan. 19 are not currently eligible for reimbursement and it's unclear when or if they will be..."
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...
"The USDA has confirmed to the council that... purchases made after Jan. 19 are not currently eligible for reimbursement and it's unclear when or if they will be..."
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...
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To be clear: Vance and Trump blew this up on purpose.
Yet another gift to Putin.
Pathetic.
Yet another gift to Putin.
Pathetic.
February 28, 2025 at 6:37 PM
To be clear: Vance and Trump blew this up on purpose.
Yet another gift to Putin.
Pathetic.
Yet another gift to Putin.
Pathetic.
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Project 2025 Is Gutting Medical Funding That Helped Russell Vought’s Own Kid
Its architect’s daughter has cystic fibrosis — and benefits from a “miracle drug” backed by an agency he’s attacking.
Its architect’s daughter has cystic fibrosis — and benefits from a “miracle drug” backed by an agency he’s attacking.
Project 2025 is gutting medical funding that helped Russell Vought's own kid
Its architect's daughter has cystic fibrosis—and benefits from a "miracle drug" backed by an agency he's attacking.
www.motherjones.com
February 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Project 2025 Is Gutting Medical Funding That Helped Russell Vought’s Own Kid
Its architect’s daughter has cystic fibrosis — and benefits from a “miracle drug” backed by an agency he’s attacking.
Its architect’s daughter has cystic fibrosis — and benefits from a “miracle drug” backed by an agency he’s attacking.
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To honor one of the most compassionate Americans we've ever known, consider an act of kindness today, for a loved one or even a stranger, however small.
Be the reason someone feels seen today. Sometimes all it takes is a kind word or a sincere gesture.
It will make Jimmy smile.
Be the reason someone feels seen today. Sometimes all it takes is a kind word or a sincere gesture.
It will make Jimmy smile.
December 30, 2024 at 2:18 PM
To honor one of the most compassionate Americans we've ever known, consider an act of kindness today, for a loved one or even a stranger, however small.
Be the reason someone feels seen today. Sometimes all it takes is a kind word or a sincere gesture.
It will make Jimmy smile.
Be the reason someone feels seen today. Sometimes all it takes is a kind word or a sincere gesture.
It will make Jimmy smile.
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In the shadows of Arizona’s data center boom, thousands live without power. Altho power lines sit near their homes, many Navajo Nation members have been without power for decades.
By Pranshu Verma
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
By Pranshu Verma
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
www.washingtonpost.com
December 23, 2024 at 12:37 PM
In the shadows of Arizona’s data center boom, thousands live without power. Altho power lines sit near their homes, many Navajo Nation members have been without power for decades.
By Pranshu Verma
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
By Pranshu Verma
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
Merry Christmas Adam, everyone! 🎄
December 23, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Merry Christmas Adam, everyone! 🎄
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If anyone ever wants to get serious about preventing government shutdowns, stop fucking paying Congress when they can’t do their jobs and fund the government.
December 20, 2024 at 4:35 AM
If anyone ever wants to get serious about preventing government shutdowns, stop fucking paying Congress when they can’t do their jobs and fund the government.
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Today the great divide is not between left and right. It’s between democracy and oligarchy.
Let me explain.
Let me explain.
The American oligarchy is back, and it’s out of control
It’s the third time in the nation’s history that a small group of hyper-wealthy people have gained political power over the rest of us. Here’s what we must do.
robertreich.substack.com
December 20, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Today the great divide is not between left and right. It’s between democracy and oligarchy.
Let me explain.
Let me explain.
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I can hardly think of a better example of the moral decay in modern health care than a Goldman analyst noting that biotech cures for diseases like hepatitis are cool and all, until their success diminishes the business opportunity for pharmaceutical manufacturers.
www.cnbc.com/2018/04/11/g...
www.cnbc.com/2018/04/11/g...
Goldman Sachs asks in biotech research report: 'Is curing patients a sustainable business model?'
Goldman Sachs warns sales from the most successful disease treatments are difficult to maintain.
www.cnbc.com
December 19, 2024 at 11:57 PM
I can hardly think of a better example of the moral decay in modern health care than a Goldman analyst noting that biotech cures for diseases like hepatitis are cool and all, until their success diminishes the business opportunity for pharmaceutical manufacturers.
www.cnbc.com/2018/04/11/g...
www.cnbc.com/2018/04/11/g...
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Imagine caring more about "taxes" than keeping people in your community alive. All healthcare should be free and all medication / treatment accessible for all. Thinking otherwise is both homicidal and suicidal. If your country can afford to have billionaires, it can afford to provide for everyone.
December 8, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Imagine caring more about "taxes" than keeping people in your community alive. All healthcare should be free and all medication / treatment accessible for all. Thinking otherwise is both homicidal and suicidal. If your country can afford to have billionaires, it can afford to provide for everyone.
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How insane is the War on Drugs? In Fort Lauderdale cops made the crack themselves, then set up fake dealers and arrested addicted people for buying from them.
Now, over 30 years AFTER the Florida Supreme Court declared the practice illegal, the Broward DA is working to exonerate all the entrapped.
Now, over 30 years AFTER the Florida Supreme Court declared the practice illegal, the Broward DA is working to exonerate all the entrapped.
Florida prosecutor seeks to clear records of people charged with buying police-made crack in 1980s
A Florida prosecutor says he will seek to vacate as many as 2,600 convictions of people who bought crack cocaine manufactured by the Broward County Sheriff's Office for sting operations between 1988 a...
www.yahoo.com
December 9, 2024 at 12:12 PM
How insane is the War on Drugs? In Fort Lauderdale cops made the crack themselves, then set up fake dealers and arrested addicted people for buying from them.
Now, over 30 years AFTER the Florida Supreme Court declared the practice illegal, the Broward DA is working to exonerate all the entrapped.
Now, over 30 years AFTER the Florida Supreme Court declared the practice illegal, the Broward DA is working to exonerate all the entrapped.
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Sickening hypocrisy.
December 8, 2024 at 10:02 AM
Sickening hypocrisy.
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REALLY IMPORTANT UPDATE PLEASE SHARE
#ASafeChoice physicians WILL prescribe medication abortion via telehealth FOR WOMEN WHO ANTICIPATE NEEDING THIS MEDICATION.
REPEAT: You do NOT need to be currently pregnant to get this prescription.
In an era of potentially draconian abortion bans, take note!
#ASafeChoice physicians WILL prescribe medication abortion via telehealth FOR WOMEN WHO ANTICIPATE NEEDING THIS MEDICATION.
REPEAT: You do NOT need to be currently pregnant to get this prescription.
In an era of potentially draconian abortion bans, take note!
Click to Visit #ASafeChoice Network
social.demcast.com
December 6, 2024 at 6:09 PM
REALLY IMPORTANT UPDATE PLEASE SHARE
#ASafeChoice physicians WILL prescribe medication abortion via telehealth FOR WOMEN WHO ANTICIPATE NEEDING THIS MEDICATION.
REPEAT: You do NOT need to be currently pregnant to get this prescription.
In an era of potentially draconian abortion bans, take note!
#ASafeChoice physicians WILL prescribe medication abortion via telehealth FOR WOMEN WHO ANTICIPATE NEEDING THIS MEDICATION.
REPEAT: You do NOT need to be currently pregnant to get this prescription.
In an era of potentially draconian abortion bans, take note!
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You can get sent to jail for stealing toilet paper but if you hire a dozen children to work overnight shifts at your slaughter house your company pays a fine
Children Worked Dangerous Shifts at Iowa Slaughterhouse, Inquiry Finds
Qvest Sanitation was ordered to pay nearly $172,000 after the Labor Department found it had employed 11 children to clean equipment on overnight shifts at a pork processing plant in Sioux City, Iowa.
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2024 at 12:43 AM
You can get sent to jail for stealing toilet paper but if you hire a dozen children to work overnight shifts at your slaughter house your company pays a fine
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Opinion | U.S. House Passes Measure That Could Punish Nonprofits Treasury Department Decides Are ‘Terrorist’
Beth Gazley writes on how the US House passed a measure that could punish nonprofits that the US Treasury deems as ’terrorists’
Beth Gazley writes on how the US House passed a measure that could punish nonprofits that the US Treasury deems as ’terrorists’
Opinion | U.S. House Passes Measure That Could Punish Nonprofits Treasury Department Decides Are ‘Terrorist’
Beth Gazley writes on how the US House passed a measure that could punish nonprofits that the US Treasury deems as ’terrorists’
www.mississippifreepress.org
December 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Opinion | U.S. House Passes Measure That Could Punish Nonprofits Treasury Department Decides Are ‘Terrorist’
Beth Gazley writes on how the US House passed a measure that could punish nonprofits that the US Treasury deems as ’terrorists’
Beth Gazley writes on how the US House passed a measure that could punish nonprofits that the US Treasury deems as ’terrorists’
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And now, bird flu in the time of Trump and RFK Jr www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/o...
Opinion | I Ran Operation Warp Speed. I’m Concerned About Bird Flu. (Gift Article)
Avian influenza might mutate to enable human-to-human transmission.
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2024 at 1:30 PM
And now, bird flu in the time of Trump and RFK Jr www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/o...
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Forcing Biden to drop out of the presidential race and then bitching about the Hunter pardon is classic asshole behavior by some democrats. Classic.
a man wearing a black shirt is asking what exactly do you want ?
ALT: a man wearing a black shirt is asking what exactly do you want ?
media.tenor.com
December 3, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Forcing Biden to drop out of the presidential race and then bitching about the Hunter pardon is classic asshole behavior by some democrats. Classic.
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Trumps isolationist policies risk diminishing US influence and boosting China. My latest:
adamkinzinger.substack.com/publish/post...
adamkinzinger.substack.com/publish/post...
Will China Rise and the US Retreat?
It seems that Trump intends for this to happen, purposefully or not.
adamkinzinger.substack.com
November 25, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Trumps isolationist policies risk diminishing US influence and boosting China. My latest:
adamkinzinger.substack.com/publish/post...
adamkinzinger.substack.com/publish/post...
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If you are in Oklahoma or know others that are with school age children, please pass this along to them. Defense of Democracy created opt-out forms for Ryan Walter’s forced bible instruction. Let’s keep getting in good trouble!
#EduSky #Resist
kfor.com/news/oklahom...
#EduSky #Resist
kfor.com/news/oklahom...
Non-profit creates opt out forms against State Superintendent Ryan Walters
A non-profit called Defense of Democracy has created opt-out forms for parents who want their child to have no interaction with Ryan Walters in any capacity, which includes the recent prayer video.
kfor.com
November 24, 2024 at 7:48 PM
If you are in Oklahoma or know others that are with school age children, please pass this along to them. Defense of Democracy created opt-out forms for Ryan Walter’s forced bible instruction. Let’s keep getting in good trouble!
#EduSky #Resist
kfor.com/news/oklahom...
#EduSky #Resist
kfor.com/news/oklahom...
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Porsha Ngumezi, a mother of two in Houston, had a miscarriage during her pregnancy. She suffered “significant blood loss,” but doctors in Texas declined to perform a standard D&C procedure for fear of violating state law. Porsha died at 35, another victim of a Trump abortion ban.
A Third Woman Died Under Texas’ Abortion Ban. Doctors Are Avoiding D&Cs and Reaching for Riskier Miscarriage Treatments.
Thirty-five-year-old Porsha Ngumezi’s case raises questions about how abortion bans are pressuring doctors to avoid standard care even in straightforward miscarriages.
www.propublica.org
November 25, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Porsha Ngumezi, a mother of two in Houston, had a miscarriage during her pregnancy. She suffered “significant blood loss,” but doctors in Texas declined to perform a standard D&C procedure for fear of violating state law. Porsha died at 35, another victim of a Trump abortion ban.
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Jose has been laboring in agriculture in the Salinas CA area for more than 17 years. He and his coworkers are hard at work hoeing lettuce. #WeFeedYou
November 23, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Jose has been laboring in agriculture in the Salinas CA area for more than 17 years. He and his coworkers are hard at work hoeing lettuce. #WeFeedYou
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Who else thinks that buying banned books as presents is a great idea this year?
November 23, 2024 at 3:50 AM
Who else thinks that buying banned books as presents is a great idea this year?
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Also: If you don't have money to buy my (or anyone's) books, and you live in the anglosphere, before you pirate them, try to get them from your local library instead. They have it or can get it, they pay for the books, and in many places writers get paid for their books being lent. Everyone wins!
November 23, 2024 at 1:01 AM
Also: If you don't have money to buy my (or anyone's) books, and you live in the anglosphere, before you pirate them, try to get them from your local library instead. They have it or can get it, they pay for the books, and in many places writers get paid for their books being lent. Everyone wins!