Jonas Maines
@jonasmaines.bsky.social
Maine-based Actor and Second Breakfast Enthusiast
February 21, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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An American president taking to social media to attack a journalist he doesn’t like is a wild thing to see.
Sincere props to a colleague who very obviously is doing his job well.
February 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
An American president taking to social media to attack a journalist he doesn’t like is a wild thing to see.
Spineless and morally bankrupt.
There are perhaps 40 trans athletes completed at the college level, and their hard work is meaningless because a bigoted billionaire said so.
There are perhaps 40 trans athletes completed at the college level, and their hard work is meaningless because a bigoted billionaire said so.
The move came one day after President Donald Trump signed an executive order intended to ban transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports.
NCAA bars transgender athletes from women's sports after Trump order
The move came one day after President Donald Trump signed an executive order intended to ban transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports.
www.npr.org
February 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Spineless and morally bankrupt.
There are perhaps 40 trans athletes completed at the college level, and their hard work is meaningless because a bigoted billionaire said so.
There are perhaps 40 trans athletes completed at the college level, and their hard work is meaningless because a bigoted billionaire said so.
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In case you missed it:
The Grammys were filled with support for our community last night.
Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga, and Alicia Keys used their platform to stand with queer and trans folks in America.
Thank you so much for your solidarity and commitment during these times.
The Grammys were filled with support for our community last night.
Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga, and Alicia Keys used their platform to stand with queer and trans folks in America.
Thank you so much for your solidarity and commitment during these times.
February 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
In case you missed it:
The Grammys were filled with support for our community last night.
Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga, and Alicia Keys used their platform to stand with queer and trans folks in America.
Thank you so much for your solidarity and commitment during these times.
The Grammys were filled with support for our community last night.
Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga, and Alicia Keys used their platform to stand with queer and trans folks in America.
Thank you so much for your solidarity and commitment during these times.
Happy Birthday Rosa ❤️❤️
February 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Happy Birthday Rosa ❤️❤️
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TOMORROW: We’re rallying at the Treasury building with @moveon.org to stop Elon Musk’s hostile takeover and tell this unelected billionaire to get his hands off our money. We hope you can join us if you’re in the D.C. area.
We Choose to Fight: Nobody Elected Elon! · MoveOn
**Rally at the Treasury building to stop Elon Musk’s billionaire takeover.** Nobody elected Elon! We need everyone to fight this hostile takeover at every level—that includes Democrats in Congress, wh...
www.mobilize.us
February 3, 2025 at 8:48 PM
TOMORROW: We’re rallying at the Treasury building with @moveon.org to stop Elon Musk’s hostile takeover and tell this unelected billionaire to get his hands off our money. We hope you can join us if you’re in the D.C. area.
Canada is not our enemy.
February 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Canada is not our enemy.
Happy Black History Month ✨✨
February 3, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Happy Black History Month ✨✨
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A preliminary report on Wednesday night’s plane and helicopter collision near Washington, D.C. contradicts Donald Trump’s favorite DEI scapegoat.
FAA Report on D.C. Plane Crash Is Out—and It’s an Indictment of Trump
The Federal Aviation Administration’s preliminary report on the D.C. plane crash goes against everything the president has said thus far.
newrepublic.com
January 31, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A preliminary report on Wednesday night’s plane and helicopter collision near Washington, D.C. contradicts Donald Trump’s favorite DEI scapegoat.
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Watching this on repeat how is your day going?
January 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Watching this on repeat how is your day going?
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A USAID HR director sent out this email today to staff letting them know he was placed on administrative leave.
“Today, representatives of the Agency's front office and DOGE instructed me to violate the due process of our employees by issuing immediate termination notices to a group of employees.”
“Today, representatives of the Agency's front office and DOGE instructed me to violate the due process of our employees by issuing immediate termination notices to a group of employees.”
January 31, 2025 at 1:08 AM
A USAID HR director sent out this email today to staff letting them know he was placed on administrative leave.
“Today, representatives of the Agency's front office and DOGE instructed me to violate the due process of our employees by issuing immediate termination notices to a group of employees.”
“Today, representatives of the Agency's front office and DOGE instructed me to violate the due process of our employees by issuing immediate termination notices to a group of employees.”
The Federal Freeze on Grants and Loans was rescinded.
Resistance Works. Let’s keep after it 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Resistance Works. Let’s keep after it 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Trump's spending freeze was unconstitutional and a violation of the Impoundment Control Act.
But the public uproar yesterday should serve as a reminder that Trump's plans to gut federal programs are deeply unpopular.
Keep fighting. Keep up the pressure. Don't tune out. www.cnn.com/2025/01/29/p...
But the public uproar yesterday should serve as a reminder that Trump's plans to gut federal programs are deeply unpopular.
Keep fighting. Keep up the pressure. Don't tune out. www.cnn.com/2025/01/29/p...
White House rescinds federal aid freeze | CNN Politics
The White House Office of Management and Budget has rescinded the federal aid freeze, according to a memo obtained by CNN from a Trump administration official
www.cnn.com
January 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The Federal Freeze on Grants and Loans was rescinded.
Resistance Works. Let’s keep after it 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Resistance Works. Let’s keep after it 🤘🏻🤘🏻
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Call your Reps: Two Senators & a Congressperson. Doesn't matter what party they are in. Put their number in your phone. Seriously you can do it every day. "I'm from [zip code] and I don't want this." Waiting in line for a coffee? Call. About to reply to a post? Call. www.congress.gov/contact-us
www.congress.gov
January 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Call your Reps: Two Senators & a Congressperson. Doesn't matter what party they are in. Put their number in your phone. Seriously you can do it every day. "I'm from [zip code] and I don't want this." Waiting in line for a coffee? Call. About to reply to a post? Call. www.congress.gov/contact-us
A federal grant freeze is the White House seizing control of Congress’ authority to distribute federal funds.
This is another move to consolidate power under one man, and to threaten the livelihoods of millions, regardless or whether they support his agenda or not.
This is another move to consolidate power under one man, and to threaten the livelihoods of millions, regardless or whether they support his agenda or not.
January 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
A federal grant freeze is the White House seizing control of Congress’ authority to distribute federal funds.
This is another move to consolidate power under one man, and to threaten the livelihoods of millions, regardless or whether they support his agenda or not.
This is another move to consolidate power under one man, and to threaten the livelihoods of millions, regardless or whether they support his agenda or not.
After a… TRULY tiring week, I can’t describe how meaningful it was to watch the folks over at @dropouttv.bsky.social deliver an unforgettable night of laughter. Big shout out to the host in his home terf, @samreich.bsky.social, It couldn’t have come at a better time ✨🙏🏻
January 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM
After a… TRULY tiring week, I can’t describe how meaningful it was to watch the folks over at @dropouttv.bsky.social deliver an unforgettable night of laughter. Big shout out to the host in his home terf, @samreich.bsky.social, It couldn’t have come at a better time ✨🙏🏻
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Inspectors General, the govt’s internal watchdogs, were a post-Watergate reform, reporting abuses to Congress.
Trump fired some IGs in term 1 after his first impeachment showed that Senate GOP will defend abuse.
Only reason to fire 17 IGs now is to abuse power and break the law with less pushback.
Trump fired some IGs in term 1 after his first impeachment showed that Senate GOP will defend abuse.
Only reason to fire 17 IGs now is to abuse power and break the law with less pushback.
January 25, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Inspectors General, the govt’s internal watchdogs, were a post-Watergate reform, reporting abuses to Congress.
Trump fired some IGs in term 1 after his first impeachment showed that Senate GOP will defend abuse.
Only reason to fire 17 IGs now is to abuse power and break the law with less pushback.
Trump fired some IGs in term 1 after his first impeachment showed that Senate GOP will defend abuse.
Only reason to fire 17 IGs now is to abuse power and break the law with less pushback.
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The excessive use of executive orders that we have seen this week flies directly in the face of democratic rule.
They are being used to usher in sweeping reform, most of which is antithetical to true American values, without elected representatives having input.
It is inherently undemocratic.
They are being used to usher in sweeping reform, most of which is antithetical to true American values, without elected representatives having input.
It is inherently undemocratic.
January 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The excessive use of executive orders that we have seen this week flies directly in the face of democratic rule.
They are being used to usher in sweeping reform, most of which is antithetical to true American values, without elected representatives having input.
It is inherently undemocratic.
They are being used to usher in sweeping reform, most of which is antithetical to true American values, without elected representatives having input.
It is inherently undemocratic.
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This is a great piece.
"As deportations ramp up again, we have a choice: We can watch as our neighbors disappear or we can build on these proven strategies to protect the diverse communities we've built together."
"As deportations ramp up again, we have a choice: We can watch as our neighbors disappear or we can build on these proven strategies to protect the diverse communities we've built together."
How to Keep Tabs on ICE Agents Who May Be Surveilling Your Neighborhood
Here’s a step-by-step guide.
www.teenvogue.com
January 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This is a great piece.
"As deportations ramp up again, we have a choice: We can watch as our neighbors disappear or we can build on these proven strategies to protect the diverse communities we've built together."
"As deportations ramp up again, we have a choice: We can watch as our neighbors disappear or we can build on these proven strategies to protect the diverse communities we've built together."
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