Mary Ann
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Mary Ann
@irishmary58.bsky.social
I’m a liberal Democrat and news junkie from Minnesota. I despise 45, and I am afraid for my country.
I have several chronic health diseases/conditions that keep me from working, driving, and more.
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1/So, the guy who is supposedly fighting waste & corruption in government just got a $400 mil contract with that same government he’s supposedly overseeing for his trucks that get, let’s just say less than stellar reviews
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/u...
State Dept. Plans $400 Million Purchase of Armored Tesla Cybertrucks (Gift Article)
The department plans to buy armored Tesla vehicles. Elon Musk, who is leading efforts to cut government spending, has won more than $13 billion in government contracts in the past five years.
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Former President Jimmy Carter posthumously won his fourth Grammy Award for his audiobook "Last Sundays In Plains: A Centennial Celebration."

Carter was 100 years old when he was nominated, making him the oldest nominee – and now winner – in Grammy history.

Follow the Grammys live: cnn.it/3Q2lagi
February 2, 2025 at 11:19 PM
“This defendant has caused enduring damage to public perception of the criminal justice system and has placed officers of the court in harm’s way,” Joshua Steinglass says.
Update from Jonah Bromwich
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Interesting.
I hope to hell the plans are upheld by the upcoming awful human beings.
Biden administration achieves fourth record-breaking ACA enrollment ahead of exit
The Biden administration has achieved a fourth consecutive record year in HealthCare.gov Marketplace enrollment, one week before the final sign-up deadline and its imminent exit from office. Nearly…
thehill.com
January 9, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Reposted by Mary Ann
After some Costco shareholders asked the company to end its DEI policies, this was their response: “Our board has considered this proposal and believes that our commitment to an enterprise rooted in respect and inclusion is appropriate and necessary."

This explains why Costco is an industry leader!
December 27, 2024 at 8:44 PM
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Hello.
I just found you!
January 8, 2025 at 2:39 AM