Carole Burdick
@clburdick.bsky.social
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has decided to end temporary humanitarian protections for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans who sought refuge in the U.S. in the last few years, putting them at imminent risk.
DHS to end temporary protection for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans
Kristi Noem’s decision to end temporary protective status for a large group of Venezuelans puts them at risk of being forced to return to the autocratic regime they fled.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has decided to end temporary humanitarian protections for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans who sought refuge in the U.S. in the last few years, putting them at imminent risk.
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All of this will allow Elon Musk to surveil the government from the inside, with access to unclassified government data inside every agency: wrd.cm/4go38jl
DOGE Will Allow Elon Musk to Surveil the US Government From the Inside
A former USDS employee called the repurposing of the Digital Service into DOGE an “A+ bureaucratic jiujitsu move.” It will give Musk and his associates access to unclassified data in every government ...
wrd.cm
February 2, 2025 at 9:37 PM
All of this will allow Elon Musk to surveil the government from the inside, with access to unclassified government data inside every agency: wrd.cm/4go38jl
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Meanwhile, government websites for USAID, youth programs, and more have been taken offline. We’re tracking a running list, since more sites are disappearing daily: wrd.cm/3EvwbnM
US Government Websites Are Disappearing in Real Time
A growing number of US government websites have gone offline as of Saturday, including several related to USAID and others focused on youth programs, Africa, and more.
wrd.cm
February 2, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Meanwhile, government websites for USAID, youth programs, and more have been taken offline. We’re tracking a running list, since more sites are disappearing daily: wrd.cm/3EvwbnM
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No president in history—not even Trump in his first term—ever logged so many illegal actions in so short a time.
The Reason Why Donald Trump Shut Down His Government
Chaos isn’t a by-product; it’s the goal.
newrepublic.com
February 2, 2025 at 9:44 PM
No president in history—not even Trump in his first term—ever logged so many illegal actions in so short a time.
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Breaking News: Two top officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development are said to have been put on leave after refusing to give representatives of Elon Musk access to a secure area.
Top Security Officials at Aid Agency Put on Leave After Denying Access to Musk Team
Workers at the U.S. Agency for International Development are bracing for a loss of its independent status and sweeping layoffs as President Trump continues slashing foreign aid.
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Breaking News: Two top officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development are said to have been put on leave after refusing to give representatives of Elon Musk access to a secure area.
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Go Jackie & Shadow, our Big Bear bald eagles, a 2-egg clutch! Could we hope, should we dream for 3-egg clutch!?! Friends of Big Bear Valley posted egg #2 "announcement" Jan 25, 2025 - 4:44pm PST. My heart soars like an eagle.😻🥚🥚🦅🦅 Egg-watch #Hedgewatch 2025
January 26, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Go Jackie & Shadow, our Big Bear bald eagles, a 2-egg clutch! Could we hope, should we dream for 3-egg clutch!?! Friends of Big Bear Valley posted egg #2 "announcement" Jan 25, 2025 - 4:44pm PST. My heart soars like an eagle.😻🥚🥚🦅🦅 Egg-watch #Hedgewatch 2025
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Beloved Big Bear Lake bald eagles Jackie and Shadow have welcomed another egg! 🦅🥚
Mom Jackie laid her first egg of 2025 Wednesday night, according to the Friends of Big Bear Valley. https://abc7.la/40L0ijM
Mom Jackie laid her first egg of 2025 Wednesday night, according to the Friends of Big Bear Valley. https://abc7.la/40L0ijM
January 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Beloved Big Bear Lake bald eagles Jackie and Shadow have welcomed another egg! 🦅🥚
Mom Jackie laid her first egg of 2025 Wednesday night, according to the Friends of Big Bear Valley. https://abc7.la/40L0ijM
Mom Jackie laid her first egg of 2025 Wednesday night, according to the Friends of Big Bear Valley. https://abc7.la/40L0ijM
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More good news: In the midst of strong winds jostling the nest, Jackie--of Big Bear Valley Bald Eagle fame—laid a 2nd egg today at 4:45 pm. Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/FOBBV. And watch the eagles on live nest/area cams: youtube.com/FOBBV%20CAM. (Courtesy of Friends of Big Bear Valley). #birds
January 26, 2025 at 2:12 AM
More good news: In the midst of strong winds jostling the nest, Jackie--of Big Bear Valley Bald Eagle fame—laid a 2nd egg today at 4:45 pm. Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/FOBBV. And watch the eagles on live nest/area cams: youtube.com/FOBBV%20CAM. (Courtesy of Friends of Big Bear Valley). #birds
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Women of all ages should repost this over and over again.
That was quick….Project 2025 is loading
January 21, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Women of all ages should repost this over and over again.
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Our competitors are going to use every single opportunity they get to overtake the US’s lead on the technologies of the future.
We have to lead the way.
We have to lead the way.
January 27, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Our competitors are going to use every single opportunity they get to overtake the US’s lead on the technologies of the future.
We have to lead the way.
We have to lead the way.
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Big Gretch for the win?
January 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Big Gretch for the win?
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Nothing beats a sunset over the ocean
January 28, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Nothing beats a sunset over the ocean
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HELL YEAH
BREAKING: Philadelphia workers have won the first Whole Foods union under Amazon with UFCW.
Since Amazon bought the chain, workers have lost benefits and felt the squeeze.
Now they're fighting back against the multi-trillion dollar giant and hoping this win will be the first of many.
Since Amazon bought the chain, workers have lost benefits and felt the squeeze.
Now they're fighting back against the multi-trillion dollar giant and hoping this win will be the first of many.
January 28, 2025 at 2:30 AM
HELL YEAH