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LindytheLakie
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retired Federal Govt; from WA. years in Northern VA. living out life in Maine. Fan of Seattle, UW Huskies, M’s, Seahawks. Save our Sonics member.
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Can someone here explain facts on the ground in Portland, Oregon and why federal gov’t intervention is needed?
September 29, 2025 at 11:13 AM
lindythelakie.bsky.social
How well did Pres Trump do with his stated plan to get rid of homeless population in DC?
September 28, 2025 at 1:48 AM
lindythelakie.bsky.social
If the gov’t shuts down are all ICE officials on the streets of American cities going to be declared essential personnel? Is that the nation’s priority—grabbing those who’ve overstayed their visa?
September 28, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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@smerconish.bsky.social I hope you can discuss recent Politico article about current Administration ‘breaking’ the US Foreign Service. Over 60% Ambassadorial slots unfilled; FSOs evaluated on their fidelity.
September 23, 2025 at 11:57 AM
lindythelakie.bsky.social
I thought it was a joke at first, but there is a USGov’t Trump Visa Card for the purpose of Immigration. Platinum version is ‘coming soon’ per the website. I guess nothing should surprise me anymore.
September 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
lindythelakie.bsky.social
Pulling Kimmel off air seems pretty harsh. Whew. What is wrong, America ?
September 17, 2025 at 11:19 PM
lindythelakie.bsky.social
complain loudly to legislators about this National Park censorship! America’s story needs retelling with facts and photos. NPS has numerous excellent exhibits & films that inform & spark kids’ interest in History. we learn from studying our mistakes. censorship by president stinks.
phillewis.bsky.social Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · Sep 15
The Trump administration has reportedly ordered the removal of signs and exhibits related to slavery at multiple national parks, including the historic photograph “The Scourged Back”

www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
The Trump administration has ordered the removal of signs and exhibits related to slavery at multiple national parks, according to four people familiar with the matter, including a historic photograph of a formerly enslaved man showing scars on his back. The individuals, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak with the media, said the removals were in line with President Donald Trump’s March executive order directing the Interior Department to eliminate information that reflects a “corrosive ideology” that disparages historic Americans. National Park Service officials are broadly interpreting that directive to apply to information on racism, sexism, slavery, gay rights or persecution of Indigenous people. Following Trump’s order, Interior Department officials issued policies ordering agency employees to report any information, including signage and gift shop items, that might be out of compliance. Trump officials also launched an effort asking park visitors to report offending material, but they mostly received criticisms of the administration and praise for the parks. The latest orders include removing information at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park in West Virginia, two people familiar with the matter said, where the abolitionist John Brown led a raid seeking to arm slaves for a revolt. Staff have also been told that information at the President’s House Site in Philadelphia, where George Washington kept slaves, does not comply with the policy, according to a third individual. The Scourged Back” shows the scarred back of escaped slave Peter Gordon in Louisiana, 1863. At Harpers Ferry, staff flagged more than 30 signs, according to a person familiar with the matter and documents reviewed by The Post, that highlight information potentially in violation of Trump’s policy. They include signs referring to racial discrimination and the hostility of white people to people who were formerly enslaved. Instead of responding to each panel, Park Service officials marked the entire submission as “out of compliance,” with staff now expected to cover up parts of signs or remove them, the person said. Separately, Park Service officials have ordered the removal of a photograph illustrating violence against slaves, known as “The Scourged Back,” at one national park. The photograph, taken in 1863, shows scars on the back of a man probably named Peter Gordon from wounds inflicted by his masters before he escaped slavery. The photo was circulated widely at the time, and Northern audiences were shocked at what the photo showed, said Anne Cross, a scholar of 19th century photography at Bowdoin College Museum of Art.
September 16, 2025 at 8:41 PM
lindythelakie.bsky.social
American can do better.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Sep 16
Blumenthal to Patel: "I'm not going to mince words -- you lied to us."
September 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
lindythelakie.bsky.social
i’m on a short visit to former hometown Reston, VA visiting old friends & son. watched confrontational hearing! ouch. NPR reporting 27 GOP congressional members ready to leave DC; 10 Dems. no wonder.
September 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM