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I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
We're not done yet | 18F
18f.org
March 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
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our Mother she hungers
March 2, 2025 at 3:33 AM
our Mother she hungers
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The richest man in the world doesn't think you should get to retire after paying into Social Security your entire life.
March 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The richest man in the world doesn't think you should get to retire after paying into Social Security your entire life.
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For years, I’ve called for making high-quality generic drugs here at home so we’re not reliant on foreign countries for access to medication.
@smith.senate.gov and I have a bill to make life-saving drugs in the United States.
@smith.senate.gov and I have a bill to make life-saving drugs in the United States.
For some 100 critical drugs, the US supply comes from one factory in China - The Boston Globe
How the US can reclaim its independence from China’s pharmaceuticals.
www.bostonglobe.com
March 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
For years, I’ve called for making high-quality generic drugs here at home so we’re not reliant on foreign countries for access to medication.
@smith.senate.gov and I have a bill to make life-saving drugs in the United States.
@smith.senate.gov and I have a bill to make life-saving drugs in the United States.
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Breaking News: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the Pentagon to halt offensive cyberoperations against Russia, officials said.
Hegseth Orders Pentagon to Stop Offensive Cyberoperations Against Russia
The defense secretary’s instructions, which were given before President Trump’s blowup with the Ukrainian president, are apparently part of an effort to draw Russia into talks on the war.
nyti.ms
March 2, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Breaking News: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the Pentagon to halt offensive cyberoperations against Russia, officials said.
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March 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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A reminder to partipate in the Economic Boycott on Friday Feb 28. It is important that we show billionaires and corporations the economic power we hold. This is super important!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=URDF...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=URDF...
Economic Boycott SURGES Into Spotlight As Trump Order Sparks Colossal Backlash
YouTube video by The Damage Report
www.youtube.com
February 27, 2025 at 6:08 AM
A reminder to partipate in the Economic Boycott on Friday Feb 28. It is important that we show billionaires and corporations the economic power we hold. This is super important!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=URDF...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=URDF...
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Elon Musk’s DOGE Service has dismantled government agencies, stripped down the federal workforce and gained access to sensitive government data — all in an attempt, he says, to “restore democracy.”
Here are the major legal questions about the group’s actions.
Here are the major legal questions about the group’s actions.
Is what DOGE doing even legal?
An overview of the key legal questions about the actions of the group overseen by Elon Musk.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Elon Musk’s DOGE Service has dismantled government agencies, stripped down the federal workforce and gained access to sensitive government data — all in an attempt, he says, to “restore democracy.”
Here are the major legal questions about the group’s actions.
Here are the major legal questions about the group’s actions.
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Hey, artists, in case you were wondering if your work matters: I'm a scientist working on climate change and biodiversity, and I would not be who I am today without The Lorax, The Secret of NIMH, Watership Down, The Last Unicorn, and The X-Files. I know I'm not alone. Thank you for all you do.
February 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Hey, artists, in case you were wondering if your work matters: I'm a scientist working on climate change and biodiversity, and I would not be who I am today without The Lorax, The Secret of NIMH, Watership Down, The Last Unicorn, and The X-Files. I know I'm not alone. Thank you for all you do.
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36% of all banned books contain a character or a real person of color. But sure, this is about protecting the children. people.com/sex-claims-e...
'Explicit' Sex Claims ‘Exaggerated,’ Black and LGBTQ+ Characters Overwhelmingly Targeted, New Book Ban Analysis Finds
A new PEN America analysis of books banned during the 2023-2024 school year shows which stories were disproportionately removed from shelves — and debunks “exaggerated” claims about books that feature...
people.com
February 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
36% of all banned books contain a character or a real person of color. But sure, this is about protecting the children. people.com/sex-claims-e...
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The FAA is close to canceling a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon to overhaul the communications system that serves as the backbone of the nation’s air traffic control and is awarding the work to Musk’s Starlink. Follow the money and see where it goes.
February 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The FAA is close to canceling a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon to overhaul the communications system that serves as the backbone of the nation’s air traffic control and is awarding the work to Musk’s Starlink. Follow the money and see where it goes.
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MSNBC had aired stories falsely claiming the doctor performed mass hysterectomies on female detainees at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Georgia.
By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
NBC settles defamation lawsuit with doctor falsely labeled "uterus collector"
MSNBC had aired stories falsely claiming the doctor performed mass hysterectomies on female detainees at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Georgia.
www.npr.org
February 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
MSNBC had aired stories falsely claiming the doctor performed mass hysterectomies on female detainees at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Georgia.
By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
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The House could vote next week on drastic cuts to Medicaid that would gut critical programs that protect the civil rights and dignity of millions of Americans — including people with disabilities.
Contact your member of Congress: No cuts to Medicaid.
Contact your member of Congress: No cuts to Medicaid.
Congress: Save Medicaid Now
Politicians are attempting to pass devastating cuts to Medicaid right now and we must act fast. Send a message telling your member of Congress to fight back now.
action.aclu.org
February 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The House could vote next week on drastic cuts to Medicaid that would gut critical programs that protect the civil rights and dignity of millions of Americans — including people with disabilities.
Contact your member of Congress: No cuts to Medicaid.
Contact your member of Congress: No cuts to Medicaid.
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Trump’s DEI Ban Blocked—Judge Calls It Unconstitutional
Trump’s crackdown on DEI just hit a wall. A federal judge blocked his orders, calling them vague, threatening, unconstitutional. Baltimore Mayor Scott led the charge, defending funding for education, housing, and jobs. DEI stays—for now.
Trump’s crackdown on DEI just hit a wall. A federal judge blocked his orders, calling them vague, threatening, unconstitutional. Baltimore Mayor Scott led the charge, defending funding for education, housing, and jobs. DEI stays—for now.
February 22, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Trump’s DEI Ban Blocked—Judge Calls It Unconstitutional
Trump’s crackdown on DEI just hit a wall. A federal judge blocked his orders, calling them vague, threatening, unconstitutional. Baltimore Mayor Scott led the charge, defending funding for education, housing, and jobs. DEI stays—for now.
Trump’s crackdown on DEI just hit a wall. A federal judge blocked his orders, calling them vague, threatening, unconstitutional. Baltimore Mayor Scott led the charge, defending funding for education, housing, and jobs. DEI stays—for now.
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The Trump administration and the Ukrainian government were nearing a deal Friday to hand Ukrainian mineral resources over to the United States in exchange for continued security assistance, potentially easing President Donald Trump’s days of attacks against the embattled country and its leadership.
U.S., Ukraine near deal to grant mineral rights to Washington
The potential deal follows days of harsh attacks by President Trump on Ukraine and its leader.
wapo.st
February 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The Trump administration and the Ukrainian government were nearing a deal Friday to hand Ukrainian mineral resources over to the United States in exchange for continued security assistance, potentially easing President Donald Trump’s days of attacks against the embattled country and its leadership.
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Delusional old man.
His approval rating is tanking.
His approval rating is tanking.
February 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Delusional old man.
His approval rating is tanking.
His approval rating is tanking.
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WaPo Page One:
“If you’re going to just yell at me, that’s not going to be an effective town hall,” McCormick said ..
“But we’re pissed!” a woman shouted. #GA07
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
“If you’re going to just yell at me, that’s not going to be an effective town hall,” McCormick said ..
“But we’re pissed!” a woman shouted. #GA07
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
February 22, 2025 at 1:23 PM
WaPo Page One:
“If you’re going to just yell at me, that’s not going to be an effective town hall,” McCormick said ..
“But we’re pissed!” a woman shouted. #GA07
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
“If you’re going to just yell at me, that’s not going to be an effective town hall,” McCormick said ..
“But we’re pissed!” a woman shouted. #GA07
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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NEW: Trump’s DoJ Chief of Staff has filed a complaint against Judge Reyes because she bench slapped their bigoted asses into the sun three days ago.
February 21, 2025 at 11:25 PM
NEW: Trump’s DoJ Chief of Staff has filed a complaint against Judge Reyes because she bench slapped their bigoted asses into the sun three days ago.
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Nurses rely on sound science and evidence based practice. On March 7th, nurses can stand up for our research and healthcare institutions. Find your local rally information here standupforscience2025.org
#standupforscience2025 #sciencenotsilence
#scienceforall
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#standupforscience2025 #sciencenotsilence
#scienceforall
@standupforscience.bsky.social
February 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Nurses rely on sound science and evidence based practice. On March 7th, nurses can stand up for our research and healthcare institutions. Find your local rally information here standupforscience2025.org
#standupforscience2025 #sciencenotsilence
#scienceforall
@standupforscience.bsky.social
#standupforscience2025 #sciencenotsilence
#scienceforall
@standupforscience.bsky.social
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It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office.
Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc.
Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.
Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc.
Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.
February 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office.
Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc.
Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.
Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc.
Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.
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Trump’s FBI pick took Kremlin cash.
Kash Patel was paid $25K by a Russian filmmaker tied to Putin while pushing ‘deep state’ conspiracies on Tucker Carlson’s network. Now, he wants to lead the FBI—the agency tasked with countering Russian spies. Conflict of interest? That’s an understatement.
Kash Patel was paid $25K by a Russian filmmaker tied to Putin while pushing ‘deep state’ conspiracies on Tucker Carlson’s network. Now, he wants to lead the FBI—the agency tasked with countering Russian spies. Conflict of interest? That’s an understatement.
February 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Trump’s FBI pick took Kremlin cash.
Kash Patel was paid $25K by a Russian filmmaker tied to Putin while pushing ‘deep state’ conspiracies on Tucker Carlson’s network. Now, he wants to lead the FBI—the agency tasked with countering Russian spies. Conflict of interest? That’s an understatement.
Kash Patel was paid $25K by a Russian filmmaker tied to Putin while pushing ‘deep state’ conspiracies on Tucker Carlson’s network. Now, he wants to lead the FBI—the agency tasked with countering Russian spies. Conflict of interest? That’s an understatement.
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It is important to celebrate the wins when we get them.🥳
President Donald Trump’s administration halted defunding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, after Democracy Forward, on behalf of the city of Baltimore and a nonprofit, filed a lawsuit. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
President Donald Trump’s administration halted defunding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, after Democracy Forward, on behalf of the city of Baltimore and a nonprofit, filed a lawsuit. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump Admin Halts Defunding Nation's Financial Watchdog Agency After Lawsuit
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
February 16, 2025 at 12:35 AM
It is important to celebrate the wins when we get them.🥳
President Donald Trump’s administration halted defunding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, after Democracy Forward, on behalf of the city of Baltimore and a nonprofit, filed a lawsuit. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
President Donald Trump’s administration halted defunding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, after Democracy Forward, on behalf of the city of Baltimore and a nonprofit, filed a lawsuit. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...