Sarah Yerger
@heyyergs.bsky.social
Mom 🔹 Politics 🔹 Social Justice 🔹Bibliophile 🔹Probably Making A Spreadsheet Right Now
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Well, that was anticlimactic.
Back to powering grassroots movements.
Back to powering grassroots movements.
April 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Well, that was anticlimactic.
Back to powering grassroots movements.
Back to powering grassroots movements.
To whomever started the rumor about ActBlue today:
Go To The Corner & Think About What You'Ve Done GIF
ALT: Go To The Corner & Think About What You'Ve Done GIF
media.tenor.com
April 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM
To whomever started the rumor about ActBlue today:
Give these guys a follow! #altgov
Wow! Thanks to your support, we just crossed 14,000 followers. 😍
How about this? Help us get to 15,000 and we'll do an AMA for you.
How about this? Help us get to 15,000 and we'll do an AMA for you.
a baby is sitting in a high chair making a surprised face and saying wow .
ALT: a baby is sitting in a high chair making a surprised face and saying wow .
media.tenor.com
April 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Give these guys a follow! #altgov
Wherein the #altgov nerds give a shoutout to the TB Fighter himself, @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social and everyone’s favorite internet nerd @hankgreen.bsky.social.
DFTBA. 🖤
DFTBA. 🖤
Why is being kind, consistent, and connected one of the most radical things you can do? Find out in the second edition of our newsletter here:
🔗 https://open.substack.com/pub/altusds/p/the-builders-next-door?r=5fies6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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April 17, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Wherein the #altgov nerds give a shoutout to the TB Fighter himself, @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social and everyone’s favorite internet nerd @hankgreen.bsky.social.
DFTBA. 🖤
DFTBA. 🖤
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🧱 We’re building something bold and we need YOUR help.
WTB is launching nonprofit newsroom + civic tech hub to defend public service, preserve federal knowledge, and fight back against disinformation.
If you believe in facts, public service, and accountability, join us!
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WTB is launching nonprofit newsroom + civic tech hub to defend public service, preserve federal knowledge, and fight back against disinformation.
If you believe in facts, public service, and accountability, join us!
givebutter.com/WTB
Help Us Launch the Next Generation of Public Accountability
We the Builders Need You. Democracy Needs Us.
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April 7, 2025 at 12:48 AM
🧱 We’re building something bold and we need YOUR help.
WTB is launching nonprofit newsroom + civic tech hub to defend public service, preserve federal knowledge, and fight back against disinformation.
If you believe in facts, public service, and accountability, join us!
givebutter.com/WTB
WTB is launching nonprofit newsroom + civic tech hub to defend public service, preserve federal knowledge, and fight back against disinformation.
If you believe in facts, public service, and accountability, join us!
givebutter.com/WTB
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I spent years at the CDC working to improve public health, but one day, after a promotion and perfect performance, I was abruptly fired. Why? The claim didn’t fit my record. Political maneuvers are replacing merit. It’s time for transparency. {Link in comments}
April 5, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I spent years at the CDC working to improve public health, but one day, after a promotion and perfect performance, I was abruptly fired. Why? The claim didn’t fit my record. Political maneuvers are replacing merit. It’s time for transparency. {Link in comments}
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What a day! Here are some of our favorite signs from the @50501movement.bsky.social protests, with a little shoutout to penguins, and of course @corybooker.com. Show us your favorite signs and videos in the comments!
April 6, 2025 at 1:49 AM
What a day! Here are some of our favorite signs from the @50501movement.bsky.social protests, with a little shoutout to penguins, and of course @corybooker.com. Show us your favorite signs and videos in the comments!
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Today is a lot.
We have public health gutted across the government. HHS, CDC, FDA. @altcdc.altgov.info @altfda.altgov.info
But then there's @booker.senate.gov taking a stand, being a model for everyone else in Congress.
We have public health gutted across the government. HHS, CDC, FDA. @altcdc.altgov.info @altfda.altgov.info
But then there's @booker.senate.gov taking a stand, being a model for everyone else in Congress.
April 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Today is a lot.
We have public health gutted across the government. HHS, CDC, FDA. @altcdc.altgov.info @altfda.altgov.info
But then there's @booker.senate.gov taking a stand, being a model for everyone else in Congress.
We have public health gutted across the government. HHS, CDC, FDA. @altcdc.altgov.info @altfda.altgov.info
But then there's @booker.senate.gov taking a stand, being a model for everyone else in Congress.
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1300 minutes - Senator Booker has been filibustering - or reading The Cat in the Hat 162.5 times.
April 1, 2025 at 9:40 PM
1300 minutes - Senator Booker has been filibustering - or reading The Cat in the Hat 162.5 times.
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Booker finally yields after more than 25 hours of speaking 👏👏👏
April 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Booker finally yields after more than 25 hours of speaking 👏👏👏
No one in congress is perfect, and no one has all the answers. But this is a beautiful moment, with @booker.senate.gov protesting on behalf of the people by telling the stories of those people. Because those stories - and those people - matter.
April 1, 2025 at 3:34 AM
No one in congress is perfect, and no one has all the answers. But this is a beautiful moment, with @booker.senate.gov protesting on behalf of the people by telling the stories of those people. Because those stories - and those people - matter.
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We're fact checking the DOGE interview live. Drop your questions in the comments!
March 27, 2025 at 10:02 PM
We're fact checking the DOGE interview live. Drop your questions in the comments!
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We can and will build a government that is human-centered, digital-first and privacy-preserving.
That transforms the delivery of services and makes government more efficient.
That leverages artificial intelligence, cloud computing and other emerging technologies – with appropriate guardrails.
That transforms the delivery of services and makes government more efficient.
That leverages artificial intelligence, cloud computing and other emerging technologies – with appropriate guardrails.
March 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
We can and will build a government that is human-centered, digital-first and privacy-preserving.
That transforms the delivery of services and makes government more efficient.
That leverages artificial intelligence, cloud computing and other emerging technologies – with appropriate guardrails.
That transforms the delivery of services and makes government more efficient.
That leverages artificial intelligence, cloud computing and other emerging technologies – with appropriate guardrails.
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That’s why I’m requesting feedback on the Privacy Act.
But let me be clear: while I work to fill gaps in the Privacy Act, I will be watchdogging this Administration to ensure they are following the law as it currently stands.
But let me be clear: while I work to fill gaps in the Privacy Act, I will be watchdogging this Administration to ensure they are following the law as it currently stands.
March 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
That’s why I’m requesting feedback on the Privacy Act.
But let me be clear: while I work to fill gaps in the Privacy Act, I will be watchdogging this Administration to ensure they are following the law as it currently stands.
But let me be clear: while I work to fill gaps in the Privacy Act, I will be watchdogging this Administration to ensure they are following the law as it currently stands.
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I will not stand idly by while the Trump Administration, led by Elon Musk and DOGE, jeopardizes Americans’ safety and security under the pretense of fighting waste, fraud and abuse.
March 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I will not stand idly by while the Trump Administration, led by Elon Musk and DOGE, jeopardizes Americans’ safety and security under the pretense of fighting waste, fraud and abuse.
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The Privacy Act protected our information for decades, but its gaps have been laid bare by new technologies like artificial intelligence and a rogue Administration intent on exploiting them.
March 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The Privacy Act protected our information for decades, but its gaps have been laid bare by new technologies like artificial intelligence and a rogue Administration intent on exploiting them.
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Their unchecked, unaccountable, and unfettered access should worry us all.
Information is power.
Authoritarian governments can use this power to coerce or silence their citizens. Cybercriminals can use it to impersonate or extort their victims.
Information is power.
Authoritarian governments can use this power to coerce or silence their citizens. Cybercriminals can use it to impersonate or extort their victims.
March 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Their unchecked, unaccountable, and unfettered access should worry us all.
Information is power.
Authoritarian governments can use this power to coerce or silence their citizens. Cybercriminals can use it to impersonate or extort their victims.
Information is power.
Authoritarian governments can use this power to coerce or silence their citizens. Cybercriminals can use it to impersonate or extort their victims.
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In the last six weeks, Americans have watched in horror as Elon Musk and DOGE teenagers breach government computer systems that store troves of our most sensitive data.
Social Security numbers, bank accounts and home addresses all exposed with no vetting and no accountability.
Social Security numbers, bank accounts and home addresses all exposed with no vetting and no accountability.
March 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
In the last six weeks, Americans have watched in horror as Elon Musk and DOGE teenagers breach government computer systems that store troves of our most sensitive data.
Social Security numbers, bank accounts and home addresses all exposed with no vetting and no accountability.
Social Security numbers, bank accounts and home addresses all exposed with no vetting and no accountability.
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Earlier today, I announced an effort to reform the Privacy Act, the 51-year-old law that protects Americans’ privacy from government abuse.
But I’ll need your help. We’re going to protect our privacy, together.
Let me explain why this effort is so important.
But I’ll need your help. We’re going to protect our privacy, together.
Let me explain why this effort is so important.
March 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Earlier today, I announced an effort to reform the Privacy Act, the 51-year-old law that protects Americans’ privacy from government abuse.
But I’ll need your help. We’re going to protect our privacy, together.
Let me explain why this effort is so important.
But I’ll need your help. We’re going to protect our privacy, together.
Let me explain why this effort is so important.
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SATURDAY SHOWDOWN: Judge blocks Trump from deporting 5 Venezuelan alleged gang members without immigration hearings, apparently under Alien Enemies Act. Trump admin just appealed Judge James Boasberg's order to DC Circuit. via @kyledcheney @MyahWard www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
Judge blocks Trump from deporting 5 Venezuelans in anticipation of administration invoking wartime law
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued the urgent ruling Saturday morning, citing “exigent circumstances.”
www.politico.com
March 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
SATURDAY SHOWDOWN: Judge blocks Trump from deporting 5 Venezuelan alleged gang members without immigration hearings, apparently under Alien Enemies Act. Trump admin just appealed Judge James Boasberg's order to DC Circuit. via @kyledcheney @MyahWard www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
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At this point we don’t know whether Trump has invoked the Alien Enemies Act or not. But over the last 48 hours, ICE began taking steps indicating they might be about to (illegally) deport people under the law, so ACLU filed its lawsuit before any public invocation by Trump.
BREAKING: A federal judge this morning issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport several Venezuelan nationals with no process.
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March 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
At this point we don’t know whether Trump has invoked the Alien Enemies Act or not. But over the last 48 hours, ICE began taking steps indicating they might be about to (illegally) deport people under the law, so ACLU filed its lawsuit before any public invocation by Trump.
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🚨 21 USDS employees resigned after their org was rebranded as DOGE—yes, the U.S. DOGE Service. 🫣
Itir Cole, a senior technologist at the CDC, saw the real impact—on food safety, public health, and preventing another pandemic.
What’s at stake? 👀 www.wethebuilders.org/posts/i-resi...
#publichealth
Itir Cole, a senior technologist at the CDC, saw the real impact—on food safety, public health, and preventing another pandemic.
What’s at stake? 👀 www.wethebuilders.org/posts/i-resi...
#publichealth
March 14, 2025 at 11:05 PM
🚨 21 USDS employees resigned after their org was rebranded as DOGE—yes, the U.S. DOGE Service. 🫣
Itir Cole, a senior technologist at the CDC, saw the real impact—on food safety, public health, and preventing another pandemic.
What’s at stake? 👀 www.wethebuilders.org/posts/i-resi...
#publichealth
Itir Cole, a senior technologist at the CDC, saw the real impact—on food safety, public health, and preventing another pandemic.
What’s at stake? 👀 www.wethebuilders.org/posts/i-resi...
#publichealth