@jenfowlkes.bsky.social
Good advice for anyone peacefully protesting this summer.
May 30, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Good advice for anyone peacefully protesting this summer.
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NEW: ALA is going to court to stop the President’s attempts to illegally dismantle the Institute of Museum & Library Services.
The President does not have the authority to destroy a federal agency. That's why we're taking action with our co-plaintiff @afscme.bsky.social. #ForOurLibraries (1/3)
The President does not have the authority to destroy a federal agency. That's why we're taking action with our co-plaintiff @afscme.bsky.social. #ForOurLibraries (1/3)
April 8, 2025 at 1:57 AM
NEW: ALA is going to court to stop the President’s attempts to illegally dismantle the Institute of Museum & Library Services.
The President does not have the authority to destroy a federal agency. That's why we're taking action with our co-plaintiff @afscme.bsky.social. #ForOurLibraries (1/3)
The President does not have the authority to destroy a federal agency. That's why we're taking action with our co-plaintiff @afscme.bsky.social. #ForOurLibraries (1/3)
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I’ve taken the Senate floor and will speak for as long as I’m physically able to lift the voices of Americans who are being harmed and not being heard in this moment of crisis. Watch here:
Live: Speaking on Trump, Musk, and America’s Moral Moment on the Senate Floor | Senator Cory Booker
YouTube video by Senator Cory Booker
youtube.com
March 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I’ve taken the Senate floor and will speak for as long as I’m physically able to lift the voices of Americans who are being harmed and not being heard in this moment of crisis. Watch here:
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#OnThisDay in 1935, the “Great Debaters” of the Wiley College, an all-Black college in Texas, defeated national champion, USC's all-white team. Denzel Washington starred in & directed the 2007 movie about the team, "The Great Debaters." #History
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On this day in 1935, 'Great Debaters' beat reigning champs
On this day in 1935, Wiley College's “Great Debaters” beat reigning national champion, the University of Southern California.
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April 1, 2025 at 12:35 PM
#OnThisDay in 1935, the “Great Debaters” of the Wiley College, an all-Black college in Texas, defeated national champion, USC's all-white team. Denzel Washington starred in & directed the 2007 movie about the team, "The Great Debaters." #History
mississippitoday.org/2025/04/01/o...
mississippitoday.org/2025/04/01/o...
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The corporations and billionaires who run them are taking over our government.
Five major financial institutions were all under federal investigation for fraud. All five cases were just dropped by Trump and Musk.
It's now legal to cheat consumers. www.npr.org/2025/02/27/n...
Five major financial institutions were all under federal investigation for fraud. All five cases were just dropped by Trump and Musk.
It's now legal to cheat consumers. www.npr.org/2025/02/27/n...
The CFPB drops its lawsuit against Capital One, marking a major reversal
The consumer protection agency also dropped cases against four other companies including Rocket Homes.
www.npr.org
February 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The corporations and billionaires who run them are taking over our government.
Five major financial institutions were all under federal investigation for fraud. All five cases were just dropped by Trump and Musk.
It's now legal to cheat consumers. www.npr.org/2025/02/27/n...
Five major financial institutions were all under federal investigation for fraud. All five cases were just dropped by Trump and Musk.
It's now legal to cheat consumers. www.npr.org/2025/02/27/n...
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Never in our history has the US voted w/ Dictatorships at the expense of our Democratic allies—that is until today. Trump has not only just ruined US credibility as a global leader, but set back the global fight for democratic values and peace.
The United States joined Russia to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia's war against Ukraine in a stunning shift from years of US policy.
US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine | CNN Politics
The United States joined Russia to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine Monday in a stunning shift from years of US policy.
www.cnn.com
February 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Never in our history has the US voted w/ Dictatorships at the expense of our Democratic allies—that is until today. Trump has not only just ruined US credibility as a global leader, but set back the global fight for democratic values and peace.
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This morning at Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HQ in DC as mandatory return to office began, this video played on loop for ~5 mins on screens throughout the building, per agency source.
Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.
Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.
February 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
This morning at Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HQ in DC as mandatory return to office began, this video played on loop for ~5 mins on screens throughout the building, per agency source.
Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.
Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.