Equality&Joy
@jenniferpangborn.bsky.social
Just a mom of three who wants to leave the world and our country in a better place for my kids. I believe diversity makes us stronger. I believe we need to protect our national parks and lands. I believe in volunteering for the betterment of humanity.
Remember when it used to be about low unemployment rates…
Donald Trump fired the people who make sure you and your parents get the health care you need. The people who make sure medical devices are safe for you to use. The people who approve the lifesaving drugs you rely on.
How does this help working people?
How does this help working people?
US Health Department Layoffs Expand to Medicare, FDA
The Department of Health and Human Services laid off employees Saturday evening across some of its biggest agencies — the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Food and Drug Administration, ...
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February 17, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Remember when it used to be about low unemployment rates…
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The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow it to fire the head of the Office of Special Counsel, which oversees government whistleblower protections and enforces certain ethics laws.
February 16, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow it to fire the head of the Office of Special Counsel, which oversees government whistleblower protections and enforces certain ethics laws.
Scariest news to read today. Public health is in serious jeopardy.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as the new head of the US Department of Health and Human Services
RFK Jr. Confirmed as Head of Health and Human Services
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as the new head of the US Department of Health and Human Services, launching a new era in US health policy after the one-time presidential hopeful openly questioned...
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February 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Scariest news to read today. Public health is in serious jeopardy.
It was never about reform. Pay attention. This is fraud in plain sight.
A public State Department procurement document for fiscal year 2025 listed the purchase for $400 million. It comes as ethics experts raise conflict of interest questions about Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is a top White House official.
Trump administration set to purchase $400 million worth of armored Teslas
That's according to a public State Department procurement document. It comes as ethics experts raise conflict of interest questions about the chief executive of Tesla, Elon Musk, who is a top White Ho...
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February 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
It was never about reform. Pay attention. This is fraud in plain sight.
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Several red state AGs including mine are suing to dismantle 504s in schools.
Please, call your reps and AGs to demand they let all children learn in public schools. The end goal is to delete all special education services. All accommodations.
Please, call your reps and AGs to demand they let all children learn in public schools. The end goal is to delete all special education services. All accommodations.
February 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Several red state AGs including mine are suing to dismantle 504s in schools.
Please, call your reps and AGs to demand they let all children learn in public schools. The end goal is to delete all special education services. All accommodations.
Please, call your reps and AGs to demand they let all children learn in public schools. The end goal is to delete all special education services. All accommodations.
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Project 2025 was unpopular because of things like the plan for Trump to shut down the CFPB, which helps you get your money back if a bank cheats you.
February 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Project 2025 was unpopular because of things like the plan for Trump to shut down the CFPB, which helps you get your money back if a bank cheats you.
Such a waste of taxpayer money.
And disgusting that this with all the things these politicians could be doing they spend time with bs like this. And for all the extreme Starbucks lovers out there - email MO AG and tell him how disgraceful this is.
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And disgusting that this with all the things these politicians could be doing they spend time with bs like this. And for all the extreme Starbucks lovers out there - email MO AG and tell him how disgraceful this is.
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Missouri AG files anti-DEI lawsuit against Starbucks, alleging hiring discrimination
The lawsuit alleges that Starbucks setting goals for the representation of people of color and women in its workforce and leadership amounts to illegal discrimination.
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February 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Such a waste of taxpayer money.
And disgusting that this with all the things these politicians could be doing they spend time with bs like this. And for all the extreme Starbucks lovers out there - email MO AG and tell him how disgraceful this is.
www.stlpr.org/government-p...
And disgusting that this with all the things these politicians could be doing they spend time with bs like this. And for all the extreme Starbucks lovers out there - email MO AG and tell him how disgraceful this is.
www.stlpr.org/government-p...
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President Trump campaigned on lowering costs. But he’s letting billionaire Elon Musk and Project 2025 Architect Russ Vought kill the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
If they succeed, CEOs on Wall Street will once again be free to cheat you out of your savings.
If they succeed, CEOs on Wall Street will once again be free to cheat you out of your savings.
February 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
President Trump campaigned on lowering costs. But he’s letting billionaire Elon Musk and Project 2025 Architect Russ Vought kill the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
If they succeed, CEOs on Wall Street will once again be free to cheat you out of your savings.
If they succeed, CEOs on Wall Street will once again be free to cheat you out of your savings.
Anyone else boycotting the Super Bowl?
Here's what the decision by America's favorite sports league tells us about "anticipatory obedience."
The NFL is removing 'End Racism' from its Super Bowl end zone
Here's what the decision by America's favorite sports league tells us about "anticipatory obedience."
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February 9, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Anyone else boycotting the Super Bowl?
It is scary, frustrating, sad, and straight racist. DEI efforts and initiatives do so many good things in workforce and schools. Diversity of thought helps solve problems when not everyone things in same box. Equity goes beyond race and considers needs for disabilities. Inclusion is for everyone.
Breaking from me and @mjsdc.bsky.social : Newly installed AG Pam Bondi sent out more than a dozen memos in a 15 minute period on Wednesday. One of them told staffers to come up with "proposals for criminal investigations" of large companies that have DEIA initiatives. slate.com/news-and-pol...
Pam Bondi Instructs Trump DOJ to Criminally Investigate Companies That Do DEI
Civil rights advocates may well file suit immediately against the Justice Department to secure an injunction.
slate.com
February 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
It is scary, frustrating, sad, and straight racist. DEI efforts and initiatives do so many good things in workforce and schools. Diversity of thought helps solve problems when not everyone things in same box. Equity goes beyond race and considers needs for disabilities. Inclusion is for everyone.
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if you were an unreconstructed segregationist from jim crow alabama, what would you do differently than this administration with regard to civil rights enforcement?
Breaking from me and @mjsdc.bsky.social : Newly installed AG Pam Bondi sent out more than a dozen memos in a 15 minute period on Wednesday. One of them told staffers to come up with "proposals for criminal investigations" of large companies that have DEIA initiatives. slate.com/news-and-pol...
Pam Bondi Instructs Trump DOJ to Criminally Investigate Companies That Do DEI
Civil rights advocates may well file suit immediately against the Justice Department to secure an injunction.
slate.com
February 6, 2025 at 3:09 AM
if you were an unreconstructed segregationist from jim crow alabama, what would you do differently than this administration with regard to civil rights enforcement?
As an elected school board member this is what pure deplorable hatred looks like - taking away public education. It is clear that they don’t want people to learn about history and past mistakes so they can repeat them again and again to benefit themselves. This is not ok.
They will have our children’s data soon, including SpEd kids…
February 4, 2025 at 11:48 AM
As an elected school board member this is what pure deplorable hatred looks like - taking away public education. It is clear that they don’t want people to learn about history and past mistakes so they can repeat them again and again to benefit themselves. This is not ok.
Street safety is something our previous administration pushed to save lives - and we expect to see further decreases in fatalities because of their vision. It is paramount this work continues in America, as safety should not be negotiable.
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Jennifer Pangborn on LinkedIn: Traffic Safety Should Not Be Negotiable
We all share the roads and streets in our country — whether we’re walking, biking, transiting, or walking. But too often, safety takes a back seat to…
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February 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Street safety is something our previous administration pushed to save lives - and we expect to see further decreases in fatalities because of their vision. It is paramount this work continues in America, as safety should not be negotiable.
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As China continues to give money and projects to countries to gain influence, we are shutting down our agencies that do that.
China is eating our lunch and Trump is the reason. Sorry folks, if you don’t see it you don’t understand how the world works. Period
China is eating our lunch and Trump is the reason. Sorry folks, if you don’t see it you don’t understand how the world works. Period
February 3, 2025 at 2:22 AM
As China continues to give money and projects to countries to gain influence, we are shutting down our agencies that do that.
China is eating our lunch and Trump is the reason. Sorry folks, if you don’t see it you don’t understand how the world works. Period
China is eating our lunch and Trump is the reason. Sorry folks, if you don’t see it you don’t understand how the world works. Period
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Education Department employees have been placed on leave for attending diversity training. Meanwhile, Republicans have introduced a bill to eliminate the Department of Education.
February 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Education Department employees have been placed on leave for attending diversity training. Meanwhile, Republicans have introduced a bill to eliminate the Department of Education.
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In plain English: Republicans in Congress plot more severe budget cuts to health care, nursing homes, and school lunches to pay for tax breaks for billionaires like Elon Musk.
It sounds absurd, but it’s true.
It sounds absurd, but it’s true.
February 3, 2025 at 4:09 AM
In plain English: Republicans in Congress plot more severe budget cuts to health care, nursing homes, and school lunches to pay for tax breaks for billionaires like Elon Musk.
It sounds absurd, but it’s true.
It sounds absurd, but it’s true.
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Missouri Republicans are planning to overturn the will of the voters. We passed a constitutional amendment to legalize abortion — they plan to pass restrictions effectively re-banning it.
I will be in Jeff City this Tuesday to testify against HJR 54. Join me.
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I will be in Jeff City this Tuesday to testify against HJR 54. Join me.
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Testify Against HJR 54, Sham Anti-Abortion Amendment 3 Replacement
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February 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Missouri Republicans are planning to overturn the will of the voters. We passed a constitutional amendment to legalize abortion — they plan to pass restrictions effectively re-banning it.
I will be in Jeff City this Tuesday to testify against HJR 54. Join me.
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I will be in Jeff City this Tuesday to testify against HJR 54. Join me.
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Can confirm.
Grassroots power is impressive. In fact, it's the only thing that scares them.
That's why they're trying to hard to overwhelm and depress you.
Don't give them the satisfaction.
Grassroots power is impressive. In fact, it's the only thing that scares them.
That's why they're trying to hard to overwhelm and depress you.
Don't give them the satisfaction.
This is what happens when thousands of Missourians make calls to their Republican Representatives. Keep it up.
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Missouri House speaker says ‘bounty hunter’ immigration bill has little chance of passing • Missouri Independent
There is no appetite among House Republicans for a bill that would put a bounty on undocumented immigrants, Speaker Jon Patterson said.
missouriindependent.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Can confirm.
Grassroots power is impressive. In fact, it's the only thing that scares them.
That's why they're trying to hard to overwhelm and depress you.
Don't give them the satisfaction.
Grassroots power is impressive. In fact, it's the only thing that scares them.
That's why they're trying to hard to overwhelm and depress you.
Don't give them the satisfaction.
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If you have a job, and you’re not a straight white guy, congrats!
According to Republicans, you’re a diversity, equity, or inclusion hire.
According to Republicans, you’re a diversity, equity, or inclusion hire.
January 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
If you have a job, and you’re not a straight white guy, congrats!
According to Republicans, you’re a diversity, equity, or inclusion hire.
According to Republicans, you’re a diversity, equity, or inclusion hire.
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Just a reminder to head to the health department and make sure you are caught up on all of your vaccinations…
January 29, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Just a reminder to head to the health department and make sure you are caught up on all of your vaccinations…
Our national parks are such an American treasure. I have met so many amazing staff at the park service who love their jobs and want to protect the history and culture and natural spaces the park service covers.
We strongly urge you not to resign and recommend seeking legal counsel!
January 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Our national parks are such an American treasure. I have met so many amazing staff at the park service who love their jobs and want to protect the history and culture and natural spaces the park service covers.