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Donald Trump’s petty threats are beneath the Office of the President.
Governor Janet Mills embodies servant leadership.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Governor Janet Mills embodies servant leadership.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Maine governor tells Trump ‘see you in court’ amid faceoff over trans athletes
Trump threatened to withhold federal education funding if Maine does not comply with his executive order and bar transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Donald Trump’s petty threats are beneath the Office of the President.
Governor Janet Mills embodies servant leadership.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Governor Janet Mills embodies servant leadership.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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DOGE’s expenses have risen above 40 million, with weekly costs now exceeding 10 million. We will release an updated DOGE staff list soon.
February 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
DOGE’s expenses have risen above 40 million, with weekly costs now exceeding 10 million. We will release an updated DOGE staff list soon.
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Information was shared illegally. A career employee at the Social Security Administration provided unauthorized access to data to Elon Musk’s staffers. This employee, Leland Dudek, a data analyst, was recently promoted to acting commissioner by Trump.
February 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Information was shared illegally. A career employee at the Social Security Administration provided unauthorized access to data to Elon Musk’s staffers. This employee, Leland Dudek, a data analyst, was recently promoted to acting commissioner by Trump.
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The Pentagon will fire 5,400 civilian workers next week.
February 21, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The Pentagon will fire 5,400 civilian workers next week.
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Let's be clear, Republicans are also getting calls! In fact, weighted by population, Nebraska constituents have had a higher call rate than California constituents...
NE: 357.0 calls per 100k residents (total: 7,002 calls)
CA: 356.3 calls per 100k residents (total: 140,872 calls)
NE: 357.0 calls per 100k residents (total: 7,002 calls)
CA: 356.3 calls per 100k residents (total: 140,872 calls)
February 7, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Let's be clear, Republicans are also getting calls! In fact, weighted by population, Nebraska constituents have had a higher call rate than California constituents...
NE: 357.0 calls per 100k residents (total: 7,002 calls)
CA: 356.3 calls per 100k residents (total: 140,872 calls)
NE: 357.0 calls per 100k residents (total: 7,002 calls)
CA: 356.3 calls per 100k residents (total: 140,872 calls)
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The Trump administration warned federal employees of “adverse consequences” for not reporting colleagues resisting orders to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, giving a 10-day deadline to report via a special email account.
January 23, 2025 at 2:18 AM
The Trump administration warned federal employees of “adverse consequences” for not reporting colleagues resisting orders to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, giving a 10-day deadline to report via a special email account.
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Three Trump nominees advanced through Senate committees this morning: Lee Zeldin for EPA administrator, Doug Burgum for Interior Secretary, and Chris Wright for Energy Secretary. Burgum and Wright for their ties to fossil fuel industries—Wright being a former fracking executive.
January 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Three Trump nominees advanced through Senate committees this morning: Lee Zeldin for EPA administrator, Doug Burgum for Interior Secretary, and Chris Wright for Energy Secretary. Burgum and Wright for their ties to fossil fuel industries—Wright being a former fracking executive.
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Would this pass? Likely not, but we are not taking anything for granted right now. If you’re not registered to vote, please consider doing so.
January 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Would this pass? Likely not, but we are not taking anything for granted right now. If you’re not registered to vote, please consider doing so.
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Representative Andy Ogles, Republican of Tennessee, has filed a resolution to amend the constitutional term limit for presidents from two terms to three, though only if a president’s first two terms were non-consecutive.
January 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Representative Andy Ogles, Republican of Tennessee, has filed a resolution to amend the constitutional term limit for presidents from two terms to three, though only if a president’s first two terms were non-consecutive.
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The Trump administration has required that all communications and social media posts from federal agencies undergo prior approval before being shared. This directive is currently in effect until the end of the month.
January 25, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The Trump administration has required that all communications and social media posts from federal agencies undergo prior approval before being shared. This directive is currently in effect until the end of the month.
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Attn: President Trump fired at least 12 inspectors general—independent watchdogs tasked by Congress with rooting out abuse and illegality within federal agencies.
January 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Attn: President Trump fired at least 12 inspectors general—independent watchdogs tasked by Congress with rooting out abuse and illegality within federal agencies.
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If you are a federal employee, it is advised to set your social media accounts to private to prevent outside viewership, as reports suggest that loyalty screenings have begun.
January 26, 2025 at 5:01 AM
If you are a federal employee, it is advised to set your social media accounts to private to prevent outside viewership, as reports suggest that loyalty screenings have begun.
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This is becoming absurd—federal employees are now being told to remove pronouns from their email signatures. We will always stand by our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, no matter how many things we’re asked to delete or change. Inclusivity is at the core of who we are.
January 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
This is becoming absurd—federal employees are now being told to remove pronouns from their email signatures. We will always stand by our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, no matter how many things we’re asked to delete or change. Inclusivity is at the core of who we are.
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The Trump administration claims that expanding oil and gas drilling would help lower grocery costs. In reality, increasing American oil production—which is already booming—would have little to no effect.
January 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The Trump administration claims that expanding oil and gas drilling would help lower grocery costs. In reality, increasing American oil production—which is already booming—would have little to no effect.
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“On behalf of President Trump, we are writing to inform you of a change in priorities. Therefore, your position as the Inspector General of the Department of the Interior has been terminated, effective immediately. Thank you for your service.”
January 26, 2025 at 11:38 PM
“On behalf of President Trump, we are writing to inform you of a change in priorities. Therefore, your position as the Inspector General of the Department of the Interior has been terminated, effective immediately. Thank you for your service.”
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Here is the email terminating Mark Greenblatt, who was the Interior Department’s Inspector General:
January 26, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Here is the email terminating Mark Greenblatt, who was the Interior Department’s Inspector General:
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When a representative submits legislation that directly violates the Constitution, they should IMMEDIATELY face a vote for removal (14th amendment). Even if doesn’t pass, you’ve made your position clear. Did you miss the assignment to read On Tyranny? Bravo to the IGs this week!!
January 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
When a representative submits legislation that directly violates the Constitution, they should IMMEDIATELY face a vote for removal (14th amendment). Even if doesn’t pass, you’ve made your position clear. Did you miss the assignment to read On Tyranny? Bravo to the IGs this week!!
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Trump Accused Of ‘Dismantling Checks On His Power’ After Firing Inspectors General—Here’s What To Know
Trump Accused Of ‘Dismantling Checks On His Power’ After Firing Inspectors General—Here’s What To Know
It’s not immediately clear whether the firings are legal, as the Trump administration is required to give a 30-day notice.
www.forbes.com
January 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Trump Accused Of ‘Dismantling Checks On His Power’ After Firing Inspectors General—Here’s What To Know
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The reality is that these positions are more important than Sec of Defense because they will do all the work and define all strategies. He won't freelance decisions.
@schumer.senate.gov @sanders.senate.gov
@fetterman.senate.gov
What do you have planned ?
@schumer.senate.gov @sanders.senate.gov
@fetterman.senate.gov
What do you have planned ?
January 25, 2025 at 4:32 AM
The reality is that these positions are more important than Sec of Defense because they will do all the work and define all strategies. He won't freelance decisions.
@schumer.senate.gov @sanders.senate.gov
@fetterman.senate.gov
What do you have planned ?
@schumer.senate.gov @sanders.senate.gov
@fetterman.senate.gov
What do you have planned ?
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The thing to understand about Trump is like in his first term, he doesn’t want to govern. He doesn’t want to learn. He wants to campaign and look good.
Republicans know this. So there are battles going on right now to take control of the actual process of governing.
Republicans know this. So there are battles going on right now to take control of the actual process of governing.
January 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The thing to understand about Trump is like in his first term, he doesn’t want to govern. He doesn’t want to learn. He wants to campaign and look good.
Republicans know this. So there are battles going on right now to take control of the actual process of governing.
Republicans know this. So there are battles going on right now to take control of the actual process of governing.
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In addition to the children being traumatized because they or their parents are targeted by ICE, every child in a school subject to an immigration raid will experience trauma from having armed agents of the state invading their schools and taking their classmates.
Schools tell parents their kids are safe from ICE arrests on campus
Some districts are outlining policies that limit cooperation with immigration authorities.
www.axios.com
January 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM
In addition to the children being traumatized because they or their parents are targeted by ICE, every child in a school subject to an immigration raid will experience trauma from having armed agents of the state invading their schools and taking their classmates.
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The justices agreed to weigh in on a Catholic school’s effort to become the nation’s first religious charter school. The Oklahoma Supreme Court rejected the move on the grounds that it would violate the Constitution by using public money to fund a religious institution.
Supreme Court will weigh in on effort to found nation’s first religious charter school - SCOTUSblog
The Supreme Court on Friday afternoon added three more cases – two of which will be argued together – to its docket for the 2024-25 term. In a brief unsigned order, the justices agreed to review a rul...
www.scotusblog.com
January 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The justices agreed to weigh in on a Catholic school’s effort to become the nation’s first religious charter school. The Oklahoma Supreme Court rejected the move on the grounds that it would violate the Constitution by using public money to fund a religious institution.
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We need a start pack for ACTIVE politicians on @bsky.app Anyone have one ?
This platform will be a great way for dems to speak up and make this individual videos. Someone should start something that organizes them in one spot or organize in categories of issues that need to be heard
January 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
We need a start pack for ACTIVE politicians on @bsky.app Anyone have one ?
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This entire project is *very expliclty* about fully purging black people and women from huge swaths of public life, employment and education.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Far-right pundit rails against women in law enforcement: ‘It’s an absurdity!’
‘If we’re being honest, female cops are absurd. It’s an absurdity. I’m sorry. It’s just ridiculous. It’s cartoonish,’ Matt Walsh ranted on his podcast this week
www.independent.co.uk
January 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
This entire project is *very expliclty* about fully purging black people and women from huge swaths of public life, employment and education.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...