lauralovebug.bsky.social
@lauralovebug.bsky.social
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the thing about “democrats should take popular cultural positions” is that what constitutes popular is a function of an interaction between the public and elites. if a faction of elites start screaming about a vulnerable minority and another faction says they have a point, this shapes the public.
In a leaked recording, State Senator Elena Parent (D-42) said she’d vote for Republican transgender healthcare bans because trans rights are too “unpopular."

"You can go right to heck. I don’t think I will lose re-election based on you screaming at me"
March 3, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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The CFPB has abruptly dropped multiple lawsuits against predatory banks and lenders, just weeks after Musk's hostile takeover of the agency.

Remember: gutting financial watchdogs means Trump's billionaire buddies can get even richer ripping you off.
Why Musk and Trump Gutted the CFPB
YouTube video by Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
February 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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DOGE recommended firing workers at:

-FDA, which oversees Neuralink

-FAA, which oversees SpaceX

-USAID, which probed Starlink

-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.

"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
March 1, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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If you think the headline is good, you should read the copy.
Democratic Leaders Stand Real Still In Hopes No One Notices Them
WASHINGTON—With the elected officials trying their hardest not to move a muscle, reports confirmed Monday that top Democratic leaders in Congress were standing real still in hopes that the American pe...
theonion.com
February 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Ok, maybe AI is trash
February 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM