Laura
@lauramaria0708.bsky.social
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Laura
@lauramaria0708.bsky.social
· Feb 25
Thrilled to announce AIAccessForAll.com a new initiative designed to help organizations harness AI for social good. #AI has the potential to bridge the digital divide, but organizations need support & a strong network. Let's connect! #AIForSocialGood #AIForSocialImpact #SocialGood
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They just lie their way through everything.
Moments after being shown polling indicating that Trump’s favorable position toward Putin is out of step with American public opinion, Tulsi Gabbard asserts that Trump’s stance is being “celebrated” by the American public
March 3, 2025 at 12:08 AM
They just lie their way through everything.
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#USAID’s Office of General Counsel leaves behind some advice for Rubio and the shadow Secretary, Pete Marocco. #USAIDForever
March 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
#USAID’s Office of General Counsel leaves behind some advice for Rubio and the shadow Secretary, Pete Marocco. #USAIDForever
Thrilled to announce AIAccessForAll.com a new initiative designed to help organizations harness AI for social good. #AI has the potential to bridge the digital divide, but organizations need support & a strong network. Let's connect! #AIForSocialGood #AIForSocialImpact #SocialGood
February 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Thrilled to announce AIAccessForAll.com a new initiative designed to help organizations harness AI for social good. #AI has the potential to bridge the digital divide, but organizations need support & a strong network. Let's connect! #AIForSocialGood #AIForSocialImpact #SocialGood
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“More than a quarter of the contracts listed by DOGE were actually already paid, the Journal found, saving no money. For instance, DOGE listed $168,000 in savings for terminating a contract with HHS for an Anthony Fauci museum exhibit. It had already been fully paid.”
Beyond parody.
Beyond parody.
February 23, 2025 at 5:43 AM
“More than a quarter of the contracts listed by DOGE were actually already paid, the Journal found, saving no money. For instance, DOGE listed $168,000 in savings for terminating a contract with HHS for an Anthony Fauci museum exhibit. It had already been fully paid.”
Beyond parody.
Beyond parody.
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The Microsoft founder said he's worried about unchecked AI, the climate crisis, disease, and nuclear war.
Bill Gates says younger generations should be worried about 4 'very scary' things
The Microsoft founder said he's worried about unchecked AI, the climate crisis, disease, and nuclear war.
www.businessinsider.com
February 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The Microsoft founder said he's worried about unchecked AI, the climate crisis, disease, and nuclear war.
Code orange
Today's episode of The Ezra Klein Show.
@qjurecic.bsky.social discusses the potential constitutional crisis that the Trump Administration could trigger.
open.spotify.com/episode/5Qv8...
youtu.be/Ak8hLat0_-Q?...
@qjurecic.bsky.social discusses the potential constitutional crisis that the Trump Administration could trigger.
open.spotify.com/episode/5Qv8...
youtu.be/Ak8hLat0_-Q?...
What if Trump Just Ignores the Courts?
YouTube video by The Ezra Klein Show
youtu.be
February 12, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Code orange
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We’re done here. Right?
February 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM
We’re done here. Right?
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I think we can safely say that folks are paying attention. If you're looking for ways to take action to fight back against the Trump-Musk Coup, we've got you covered with call scripts, email tools, explainers, and toolkits over at @indivisible.org: indivisible.org/coup
Lots more coming this week.
Lots more coming this week.
Fight Back Against the Trump-Musk Coup
indivisible.org
February 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I think we can safely say that folks are paying attention. If you're looking for ways to take action to fight back against the Trump-Musk Coup, we've got you covered with call scripts, email tools, explainers, and toolkits over at @indivisible.org: indivisible.org/coup
Lots more coming this week.
Lots more coming this week.
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Spot on from @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
February 5, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Spot on from @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
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Raskin: "Elon Musk, you may have illegally seized power over the financial payments systems of the Treasury, but you don't control the money of the American people. The US Congress does that under Article 1 of the Constitution ... we don't have a fourth branch of government called 'Elon Musk'"
February 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Raskin: "Elon Musk, you may have illegally seized power over the financial payments systems of the Treasury, but you don't control the money of the American people. The US Congress does that under Article 1 of the Constitution ... we don't have a fourth branch of government called 'Elon Musk'"
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"We are in a massive massive humanitarian crisis which Trump has inflicted, a man-made crisis... he said 'no more aid' overnight... it should be one of the biggest stories in America... people are going to die because of what Trump, Musk & Rubio have been doing."
Me on MSNBC today with Ali Velshi:
Me on MSNBC today with Ali Velshi:
February 2, 2025 at 10:40 PM
"We are in a massive massive humanitarian crisis which Trump has inflicted, a man-made crisis... he said 'no more aid' overnight... it should be one of the biggest stories in America... people are going to die because of what Trump, Musk & Rubio have been doing."
Me on MSNBC today with Ali Velshi:
Me on MSNBC today with Ali Velshi:
This
The DEI caused the plane crash narrative is a distraction. The tariffs are a distraction. Whatever insane nonsense Trump spews that the media will chase like cats chasing a laser light is a distraction. The only story that counts right now is the wholesale hijacking of control of the US government.
February 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
This
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How is this legal? How? Why is every top Democrat not outside the Treasury right now, holding a press conference at least? Or filing a lawsuit?? I am losing my mind.
“Elon Musk has vowed to unilaterally cancel hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of gov’t grants after gaining access to review the US Treasury’s vast payments system, a move that prompted the sudden resignation of one of the department’s most senior officials.”
www.ft.com/content/27ba...
www.ft.com/content/27ba...
Musk vows to cancel grants after gaining access to US Treasury payment system
System disperses trillions of dollars in US government spending each year, including social security
www.ft.com
February 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
How is this legal? How? Why is every top Democrat not outside the Treasury right now, holding a press conference at least? Or filing a lawsuit?? I am losing my mind.
Yeah…..
February 3, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Yeah…..
What world is this?
DOGE staffers took over USAID offices as senior officials and other employees placed on leave, sources tell ABC News
Turmoil inside USAID: DOGE reps take over offices, senior officials placed on leave
Amid ongoing turmoil inside the U.S. Agency for International Development, sources say that Department of Government Efficiency staffers have moved to take over offices.
abcnews.go.com
February 3, 2025 at 2:20 AM
What world is this?
A helpful listen
Excellent by @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social "If you’re always consumed by the next outrage, you can’t look closely at the last one. The impression of Trump’s power remains; the fact that he keeps stepping on rakes is missed. The projection of strength obscures the reality of weakness. Don’t believe him."
February 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
A helpful listen
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We also need to do this:
February 3, 2025 at 1:25 AM
We also need to do this:
Truly tragic
The Trump administration’s decision to impose a far-reaching freeze on U.S. foreign aid programs has thrust humanitarian and development organizations into crisis, prompting the layoff or furloughing of thousands of workers and mass panic as aid groups warn they may have to shut down.
Funding freeze thrusts foreign aid groups into crisis
Development organizations that program and deliver billions of dollars in U.S. humanitarian aid warn they may have to shut down.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 2, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Truly tragic
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Curious what everyone thinks is the best way to have a positive or any impact on the country, during the first 30 days of the new administration.
January 21, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Curious what everyone thinks is the best way to have a positive or any impact on the country, during the first 30 days of the new administration.