CTrese
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Retired grandma of 3 boys. Part of the resistance and blue dots. NO dms!
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President Biden promised billions in funds to farmers and others to not take water from the Colorado River. President Trump is halting some of those funds, leaving questions about the river's future.
Trump funding freeze includes payments to keep the Colorado River flowing
President Biden promised billions in funds to farmers and others to not take water from the Colorado River. President Trump is halting some of those funds, leaving questions about the river's future.
www.npr.org
February 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
President Biden promised billions in funds to farmers and others to not take water from the Colorado River. President Trump is halting some of those funds, leaving questions about the river's future.
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Jeffries: "Let me be clear -- House Democrats will not provide a single vote to this reckless Republican budget. Not one. Not one."
February 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Jeffries: "Let me be clear -- House Democrats will not provide a single vote to this reckless Republican budget. Not one. Not one."
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Twenty-one federal workers have resigned in protest over DOGE efforts. The technology staffers were part of the US Digital Service, which later became DOGE.
The latest on Trump’s presidency and DOGE agenda: Live updates | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump called Elon Musk’s email demanding federal workers state their weekly accomplishments or risk termination “ingenious” and said that anyone who didn’t respond was “semi-fired or ...
cnn.it
February 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Twenty-one federal workers have resigned in protest over DOGE efforts. The technology staffers were part of the US Digital Service, which later became DOGE.
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More than 20 DOGE staffers have resigned in a scathing letter that blasted how Elon Musk was running the operation.
DOGE Goons Revolt Against Musk With Wave of Resignations
About two dozen have had enough with the department and the antics of its billionaire leader.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
More than 20 DOGE staffers have resigned in a scathing letter that blasted how Elon Musk was running the operation.
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Republicans are voting today to cut healthcare for 72 million people to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. Dems, don't give them even one vote.
February 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Republicans are voting today to cut healthcare for 72 million people to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. Dems, don't give them even one vote.
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Trump promised on day one he would bring prices down.
More than a month in and gas, groceries, rent, cars, and eggs all cost more...
And yet what are Republicans focused on today?
Gutting Medicaid so they can give tax cuts for billionaires.
More than a month in and gas, groceries, rent, cars, and eggs all cost more...
And yet what are Republicans focused on today?
Gutting Medicaid so they can give tax cuts for billionaires.
February 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Trump promised on day one he would bring prices down.
More than a month in and gas, groceries, rent, cars, and eggs all cost more...
And yet what are Republicans focused on today?
Gutting Medicaid so they can give tax cuts for billionaires.
More than a month in and gas, groceries, rent, cars, and eggs all cost more...
And yet what are Republicans focused on today?
Gutting Medicaid so they can give tax cuts for billionaires.
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Known as the red card, a resource distributed by the nonprofit Immigrant Legal Resource Center lists tips and legal rights for immigrants who might find themselves targeted by federal agents. Demand for the cards has surged since President Trump returned to office. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/u...
February 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Known as the red card, a resource distributed by the nonprofit Immigrant Legal Resource Center lists tips and legal rights for immigrants who might find themselves targeted by federal agents. Demand for the cards has surged since President Trump returned to office. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/u...
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NEW: The Trump/Musk blitzkrieg aims to destroy government to advance oligarchy & autocracy—and to crush the Democrats & the progressive agenda. It's an existential crisis. Yet so many Dems are missing in action. In my OUR LAND newsletter, I ask, WTF? Pls share.
link.motherjones.com/public/38721...
link.motherjones.com/public/38721...
February 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
NEW: The Trump/Musk blitzkrieg aims to destroy government to advance oligarchy & autocracy—and to crush the Democrats & the progressive agenda. It's an existential crisis. Yet so many Dems are missing in action. In my OUR LAND newsletter, I ask, WTF? Pls share.
link.motherjones.com/public/38721...
link.motherjones.com/public/38721...
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People experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves.
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.
If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life
Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds…
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February 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
People experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves.
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.
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2 fucking headlines right next to each other
February 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
2 fucking headlines right next to each other
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The Supreme Court dashed President Donald Trump's plan to immediately fire the head of an independent agency that investigates whistleblower claims, allowing Hampton Dellinger to remain in the job through at least the middle of next week.
Supreme Court rules that government watchdog fired by Trump may temporarily remain on the job | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Friday dashed President Donald Trump’s plan to immediately fire the head of an independent agency that investigates whistleblower claims, allowing Hampton Dellinger to remain in t...
cnn.it
February 21, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The Supreme Court dashed President Donald Trump's plan to immediately fire the head of an independent agency that investigates whistleblower claims, allowing Hampton Dellinger to remain in the job through at least the middle of next week.
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French far-right leader Jordan Bardella canceled planned remarks at CPAC today, after ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon made a "gesture referring to Nazi ideology," according to a statement to French news agency Agence France-Presse.
French leader cancels CPAC speech after Bannon's apparent Nazi salute
A CPAC representative did not respond to a request for comment Friday.
www.axios.com
February 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
French far-right leader Jordan Bardella canceled planned remarks at CPAC today, after ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon made a "gesture referring to Nazi ideology," according to a statement to French news agency Agence France-Presse.
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Tesla is recalling nearly 380,000 vehicles in the US over a power steering assist failure that could increase steering effort and potentially raise the risk of a crash.
Tesla recalls 380,000 vehicles in US over power steering assist issue | CNN Business
Tesla said on Friday it was recalling nearly 380,000 vehicles in the United States due to a power steering assist failure that could increase steering effort, particularly at low speeds, potentially r...
www.cnn.com
February 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Tesla is recalling nearly 380,000 vehicles in the US over a power steering assist failure that could increase steering effort and potentially raise the risk of a crash.
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A quick review of Hassett's prediction record:
– 1999: The Dow should soon hit "36,000."
– 2004: "I don't think a [housing] catastrophe is very likely."
– 2020: Covid deaths will peak in mid-April, then drop off.
And no, he never raised any concerns about trillions in covid aid under Trump.
– 1999: The Dow should soon hit "36,000."
– 2004: "I don't think a [housing] catastrophe is very likely."
– 2020: Covid deaths will peak in mid-April, then drop off.
And no, he never raised any concerns about trillions in covid aid under Trump.
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says sending each American $5,000 checks from DOGE wouldn't be inflationary because inflation only happens when the government spends money. (???)
February 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
A quick review of Hassett's prediction record:
– 1999: The Dow should soon hit "36,000."
– 2004: "I don't think a [housing] catastrophe is very likely."
– 2020: Covid deaths will peak in mid-April, then drop off.
And no, he never raised any concerns about trillions in covid aid under Trump.
– 1999: The Dow should soon hit "36,000."
– 2004: "I don't think a [housing] catastrophe is very likely."
– 2020: Covid deaths will peak in mid-April, then drop off.
And no, he never raised any concerns about trillions in covid aid under Trump.
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The most shocking thing about this is that anyone took him at his word.
February 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The most shocking thing about this is that anyone took him at his word.
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The judge found some of the concerns raised by the University of California Student Association "entirely conjectural."
Judge Denies Effort To Block DOGE From Accessing Sensitive Student Data
The judge found some of the concerns raised by the University of California Student Association "entirely conjectural."
www.huffpost.com
February 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The judge found some of the concerns raised by the University of California Student Association "entirely conjectural."
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Manhattan federal prosecutors were about to bring a new bombshell indictment charging Mayor Eric Adams with destroying evidence and telling people to lie to the FBI. That’s per a letter sent by Danielle Sassoon, who resigned rather than obey an order from Trump’s Justice Department to kill the case.
Exclusive | Prosecutors were prepping to charge Eric Adams with destroying evidence, Manhattan US attorney’s resignation letter reveals
Manhattan federal prosecutors were prepared to bring a new bombshell indictment.
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February 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Manhattan federal prosecutors were about to bring a new bombshell indictment charging Mayor Eric Adams with destroying evidence and telling people to lie to the FBI. That’s per a letter sent by Danielle Sassoon, who resigned rather than obey an order from Trump’s Justice Department to kill the case.
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The interim US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, a FedSoc member and former Scalia clerk, has done more to publicly expose the corruption of the Trump administration this week at greater personal cost than any elected official I can think of.
February 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
The interim US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, a FedSoc member and former Scalia clerk, has done more to publicly expose the corruption of the Trump administration this week at greater personal cost than any elected official I can think of.
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350 Rabbis took out a full page ad in the NYTimes today opposing Trump’s plan for Palestine and calling it ethnic cleansing.
February 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
350 Rabbis took out a full page ad in the NYTimes today opposing Trump’s plan for Palestine and calling it ethnic cleansing.
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-- "The arguments being made by the administration boil down to this: if Trump wants to do it, he gets to. Their stance appears to literally be that laws are irrelevant in the face of Trump’s wishes and the courts can’t stop him." --
Trump and his lawyers embrace the logic of dictatorship
And they're not even trying to hide it at this point.
www.publicnotice.co
February 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
-- "The arguments being made by the administration boil down to this: if Trump wants to do it, he gets to. Their stance appears to literally be that laws are irrelevant in the face of Trump’s wishes and the courts can’t stop him." --
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A 19-year-old acolyte of Elon Musk known online as “Big Balls” is listed as having taken on a new State Department role, raising concerns among some diplomats about his potential access to sensitive information and the growing reach of his tech billionaire boss into America’s diplomatic apparatus.
19-year-old Musk surrogate takes on State Department role
The move illustrates that Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service aides are being asked to fulfill multiple roles at once.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
A 19-year-old acolyte of Elon Musk known online as “Big Balls” is listed as having taken on a new State Department role, raising concerns among some diplomats about his potential access to sensitive information and the growing reach of his tech billionaire boss into America’s diplomatic apparatus.
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"I was racist before it was cool"
"I would not mind if Gaza and Israel were wiped off the face of the Earth"
“You could not pay me to marry outside of my ethnicity"
“Normalize Indian hate"
-- Top Musk/DOGE aide; posts discovered by WSJ's @klong.bsky.social
Gift link www.wsj.com/tech/doge-st...
"I would not mind if Gaza and Israel were wiped off the face of the Earth"
“You could not pay me to marry outside of my ethnicity"
“Normalize Indian hate"
-- Top Musk/DOGE aide; posts discovered by WSJ's @klong.bsky.social
Gift link www.wsj.com/tech/doge-st...
Exclusive | DOGE Staffer Resigns Over Racist Posts
A staffer for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency whose access to U.S. Treasury payment systems was approved by a federal judge on Thursday has links to a deleted social-media account that...
www.wsj.com
February 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
"I was racist before it was cool"
"I would not mind if Gaza and Israel were wiped off the face of the Earth"
“You could not pay me to marry outside of my ethnicity"
“Normalize Indian hate"
-- Top Musk/DOGE aide; posts discovered by WSJ's @klong.bsky.social
Gift link www.wsj.com/tech/doge-st...
"I would not mind if Gaza and Israel were wiped off the face of the Earth"
“You could not pay me to marry outside of my ethnicity"
“Normalize Indian hate"
-- Top Musk/DOGE aide; posts discovered by WSJ's @klong.bsky.social
Gift link www.wsj.com/tech/doge-st...
The truth tellers are being kicked out
Also, per this memo: NPR is being replaced by Breitbart.
NBC News is being kicked out of its space in the Pentagon and replaced by OANN.
February 1, 2025 at 2:55 AM
The truth tellers are being kicked out
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A broad swath of the FBI's senior leaders and agents left the agency on Friday. Some leaders were pressured to leave the agency, with some choosing to retire, while others resisted and faced being fired, according to people familiar with the moves.
FBI Mass Exodus Marks Trump’s Latest DOJ Shakeup
The Justice Department has moved to fire a swath of senior FBI leaders and began a massive probe into agents who helped investigate the 2021 Capitol riot, beginning to reshape the US’s preeminent law ...
www.bloomberg.com
February 1, 2025 at 2:47 AM
A broad swath of the FBI's senior leaders and agents left the agency on Friday. Some leaders were pressured to leave the agency, with some choosing to retire, while others resisted and faced being fired, according to people familiar with the moves.
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Recently, UNC Press authors have had their US visas revoked and talks canceled.
For over 100 years, we have stood for academic freedom and open discourse, and continue to do so. Read more on the UNC Press Blog ⬇️
For over 100 years, we have stood for academic freedom and open discourse, and continue to do so. Read more on the UNC Press Blog ⬇️
Academic Freedom and Open Discourse - UNC Press Blog
For over 100 years UNC Press has championed the principles of academic freedom, open discourse, and the free exchange of ideas—values essential to a democratic society and the pursuit of knowledge. R...
uncpressblog.com
January 31, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Recently, UNC Press authors have had their US visas revoked and talks canceled.
For over 100 years, we have stood for academic freedom and open discourse, and continue to do so. Read more on the UNC Press Blog ⬇️
For over 100 years, we have stood for academic freedom and open discourse, and continue to do so. Read more on the UNC Press Blog ⬇️