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Circling back on this…
Post from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard that reads: Any unauthorized release of classified information is a violation of the law and will be treated as such.
March 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Dems keep wondering how to energize young voters. Kat’s over here like, “Stop ignoring us, start including us, and bring snacks.”

Kat has no health insurance, nocorporate sponsors, and no patience for bullshit. Congress hasn't been more terrified of a woman since AOC.

Read about her launch party:
March 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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March 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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The Army just deleted without explanation its page about the 442nd “GO FOR BROKE” infantry regiment—the Japanese American WW2 unit that is the most decorated in US military history.

Archive is here:
web.archive.org/web/20250304...

Page was here:
www.army.mil/asianpacific...

Disgusting.
Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders | The United States Army
U.S. Army Heritage Asian American & Pacific Islander Microsite | The United States Army
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March 14, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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rickylongthread.bsky.social
History repeats itself
March 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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weratedogs.com
We only rate dogs. This is a very cuddly croissant. We understand the confusion between puppies and pastries, but please only send dogs. Thank you... 12/10
a spectacular crescent of golden-brown wrinkles is laying atop a soft, lime green blanket. each of the precious rolls from one end to the other no doubt came from an elaborate and precise lamination process and not just a casual plop. some might see what they believe is a shar pei puppy, but that can’t be it.
March 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
djillpugh.bsky.social
There’s so much to despise about the MAGA folks and all the enabled racist/misogynist/homophobic/hater creeps coming out from the shadows but one defining trait is their absolute hypocrisy.
waltersmith.bsky.social Walter Smith 🦋💙 @waltersmith.bsky.social · Jan 31
ICYMI: 19 Republican AGs co-signed a threatening letter to Costco demanding it eliminate its "illegal" DEI programs.

Weird to see these "state rights" AGs suddenly become so damned obsequious to the Feds, contorting and distorting recent case law to try to support their desparate position.

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Ron Vachris President and Chief Executive Officer Costco Wholesale Corporation 999 Lake Drive Issaquah, Washington 98027 Dear Mr. Vachris: We, the undersigned Attorneys General of 19 States, urge Costco to end all unlawful discrimination imposed by the company through diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) policies. Although Costco’s motto is “do the right thing,” it appears that the company is doing the wrong thing—clinging to DEI policies that courts and businesses have rejected as illegal. Costco should treat every person equally and based on their merit, rather than based on divisive and discriminatory DEI practices. That reflects President Trump’s executive order encouraging “the Private Sector to End Illegal DEI discrimination and Preferences.” The Supreme Court has repeatedly warned against using race-based preferences and classifications. Most recently, Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard explained that “Distinctions between citizens solely because of their ancestry are by their very nature odious to a free people whose institutions are founded upon the doctrine of equality.” That is because, as Shaw v. Reno noted, racial classifications “reinforce the belief, held by too many for too much of our history, that individuals should be judged by the color of their skin.” That reflects our Constitution, as Harvard recognized, that, “[r]acial discrimination [is] invidious in all contexts.” Race-neutral practices, on the other hand, honor the founding ideals of this country. Pena-Rodriguez v. Colorado held that “It must become the heritage of our Nation to rise above racial classifications that are so inconsistent with our commitment to the equal dignity of all persons.” And as Justice Thomas wrote in Harvard, DEI is inconsistent with the “principles so clearly enunciated in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States: that all men are created equal, are equal citizens, and must (continued on next images alt text) be treated equally before the law.” Costco should not have policies that discriminate in hiring based on race or gender. Immediately following the Supreme Court’s SFFA decision, State Attorneys General warned corporate America to stop unlawful DEI policies. Thankfully, many companies listened. Companies renouncing DEI include Amazon, Ford, John Deere, McDonald’s, Meta, and Walmart. As the Wall Street Journal explained, “[c]ompanies are wise to re-examine their policies even without the political pressure,” which is “steering companies back to their fundamental mission to focus on increasing shareholder value, rather than politics.” This is a refreshing change. Inexplicably, Costco has doubled down on DEI. Last month, Costco’s board of directors unanimously recommended that shareholders vote against a proposal requiring Costco to study and report on financial risks associated with its DEI policies. While defending the company’s DEI policies to a customer, you reportedly proclaimed that you are “not prepared to change.” Unfortunately given board composition that is not surprising. One member of your board of directors, who previously served aks CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has called for companies to “maximize DEI efforts.” Costco’s position runs contrary to the Supreme Court’s recent decisions and raises concerns about Costco’s compliance with State and federal laws. Following the Harvard decision, State Attorneys General have diligently worked to stop unlawful discriminatory practices. Some companies have been sued over DEI policies. Other companies are under investigation for issues relating to DEI. And beyond eliminating legal exposure, repealing its DEI policies would provide Costco with time to deal with other important issues, such as questions regarding the alleged connection between Costco products and slave labor in China." (continued on next image's alt text) Now, the federal government is also focusing on ensuring invidious race-based discrimination no longer finds a home in woke corporations. President Trump’s executive order recognized that “[i]llegal DEI and DEIA policies not only violate the text and spirit of our longstanding Federal civil-rights laws, they also undermine our national unity.” The Supreme Court said it best: “Eliminating racial discrimination means eliminating all of it.” For the good of its employees, investors, and customers, Costco should “do the right thing” by following the law and repealing its DEI policies. Within 30 days, please either notify us that Costco has repealed its DEI policies or explain why Costco has failed to do so. We look forward to your response. Sincerely, Brenna Bird Attorney General of Iowa Kris Kobach Attorney General of Kansas Steve Marshall Attorney General of Alabama Tim Griffin Attorney General of Arkansas Chris Carr Attorney General of Georgia Raúl R. Labrador Attorney General of Idaho Rusell M. Coleman Attorney General of Kentucky Liz Murrill Attorney General of Louisiana Andrew T. Bailey Attorney General of Missouri Austin Knudsen Attorney General of Montana Mike Hilgers Attorney General of Nebraska Drew Wrigley Attorney General of North Dakota Dave Yost Attorney General of Ohio Gentner Drummond Attorney General of Oklahoma Alan Wilson Attorney General of South Carolina Marty Jackley Attorney General of South Dakota Jonathan Skrmetti Attorney General of Tennessee Ken Paxton Attorney General of Texas Jason S. Miyares Attorney General of Virginia
March 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM