Kelly McKone
@kellymckone.bsky.social
Here for small acts of resistance (political or otherwise) because 80% of this country didn't sign up for cruelty, and there is power in that.
Reposted by Kelly McKone
Good Lord. Latest from US Institute of Peace:
March 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Good Lord. Latest from US Institute of Peace:
The current party leaders can't unite the progressive coalitions. We need a robust primary process to find the person/people who can reform what this party stands for.
my latest newsletter piece: on how the Democrats' posture toward trans rights signals a fundamental misunderstanding of how politics work
The Tyranny of Public Opinion
The battle over trans rights shows that Democrats have forgotten the fundamentals of politics
stringinamaze.net
March 7, 2025 at 3:56 AM
The current party leaders can't unite the progressive coalitions. We need a robust primary process to find the person/people who can reform what this party stands for.
Did Adrien Brody edit this speech?
March 5, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Did Adrien Brody edit this speech?
Let's see those cute little teeth, Dems! Raaar--be afraid!
Whoever came up with these signs should resign immediately. They should have gotten kicked out one by one for the whole hour.
Whoever came up with these signs should resign immediately. They should have gotten kicked out one by one for the whole hour.
March 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Let's see those cute little teeth, Dems! Raaar--be afraid!
Whoever came up with these signs should resign immediately. They should have gotten kicked out one by one for the whole hour.
Whoever came up with these signs should resign immediately. They should have gotten kicked out one by one for the whole hour.
Reposted by Kelly McKone
i worry that we may be under-appreciating the extent to which the chaos strategy is actually intended to tank the economy and increase the threat of war, as these in turn make it easier for aspiring fascists to choke off remaining democratic institutions such as elections, the free press, etc.
March 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
i worry that we may be under-appreciating the extent to which the chaos strategy is actually intended to tank the economy and increase the threat of war, as these in turn make it easier for aspiring fascists to choke off remaining democratic institutions such as elections, the free press, etc.
Let the breakdown of studentaid.gov begin. Borrowers were told that IDR enrollment was open again, except for SAVE. The buttons and navigation for enrolling in an IDR plan are all looping to each other or are greyed out, so you can't enroll. Download everything you can www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...
Student Loan Borrowers, Do These 7 Things As The Department Of Education Faces Uncertain Future
The Trump administration appears poised to take significant actions that could undermine the Department of Education. Here's what student loan borrowers should do.
www.forbes.com
February 25, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Let the breakdown of studentaid.gov begin. Borrowers were told that IDR enrollment was open again, except for SAVE. The buttons and navigation for enrolling in an IDR plan are all looping to each other or are greyed out, so you can't enroll. Download everything you can www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...
If you have student loans through the Dept. Of Ed, it's time to buckle down on your data: www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...
Student Loan Borrowers, Do These 7 Things As The Department Of Education Faces Uncertain Future
The Trump administration appears poised to take significant actions that could undermine the Department of Education. Here's what student loan borrowers should do.
www.forbes.com
February 12, 2025 at 2:41 AM
If you have student loans through the Dept. Of Ed, it's time to buckle down on your data: www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...
Reposted by Kelly McKone
"A review of letters sent by Republican members of Congress to their constituents shows many lawmakers expressing caution, even concern, about the role Musk is playing." That's not what they're saying in public.
NEW from @samsteindc.bsky.social and @cheetah.bsky.social :
NEW from @samsteindc.bsky.social and @cheetah.bsky.social :
The GOP Says They Love Elon. Privately, They’re Expressing Concerns.
Republican members are sending letters to constituents promising oversight and limits on DOGE.
www.thebulwark.com
February 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
"A review of letters sent by Republican members of Congress to their constituents shows many lawmakers expressing caution, even concern, about the role Musk is playing." That's not what they're saying in public.
NEW from @samsteindc.bsky.social and @cheetah.bsky.social :
NEW from @samsteindc.bsky.social and @cheetah.bsky.social :
I wonder what the U.S. is going to be called in Google Maps Mexico and Canada soon 🤔
February 11, 2025 at 3:19 AM
I wonder what the U.S. is going to be called in Google Maps Mexico and Canada soon 🤔
When your dog is waging her 1000th protest not to leave the pet store, despite all previous attempts failing, remember that some fights are just worth the energy Every. Single. Time.
February 11, 2025 at 12:10 AM
When your dog is waging her 1000th protest not to leave the pet store, despite all previous attempts failing, remember that some fights are just worth the energy Every. Single. Time.
In case you can't find info that used to be on federal websites, history cannot be so easily erased: govwayback.com
GovWayback
Access historical versions of U.S. government websites from before January 20, 2025 via the Wayback Machine
govwayback.com
February 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
In case you can't find info that used to be on federal websites, history cannot be so easily erased: govwayback.com