Judy Ashby
@liv2lrn.bsky.social
School Library/Media Teacher in Maine- grades 6-12. Originally from LI, NY. Working hard and living my dreams. Love helping others do the same. Contributing to my local community and culture. Always living to learn, evolve, and share.
At least part of our government is working
Four legal setbacks for the Trump Administration from yesterday.
1. Voice of America: A federal judge issued a restraining order to stop further efforts to silence VOA journalists, pushing back on Trump’s attempts to control U.S.-funded international media.
1. Voice of America: A federal judge issued a restraining order to stop further efforts to silence VOA journalists, pushing back on Trump’s attempts to control U.S.-funded international media.
March 29, 2025 at 1:14 PM
At least part of our government is working
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Every accusation is an intention.
March 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Every accusation is an intention.
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It’s impossible to overstate how much damage Trump/Elon/Vought/RFKJ are doing to science in America.
We need everyone who can to show up and demand action to save scientific research in this country.
Scientists are trained to question everything which is why fascists always target them first.
We need everyone who can to show up and demand action to save scientific research in this country.
Scientists are trained to question everything which is why fascists always target them first.
WHERE WILL YOU BE ON MARCH 7TH!?
Head to www.standupforscience2025.org/local-event-information/ or the link in our bio to find your closest event—or add one if you're hosting one!
#standupforscience2025
Head to www.standupforscience2025.org/local-event-information/ or the link in our bio to find your closest event—or add one if you're hosting one!
#standupforscience2025
March 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
It’s impossible to overstate how much damage Trump/Elon/Vought/RFKJ are doing to science in America.
We need everyone who can to show up and demand action to save scientific research in this country.
Scientists are trained to question everything which is why fascists always target them first.
We need everyone who can to show up and demand action to save scientific research in this country.
Scientists are trained to question everything which is why fascists always target them first.
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Park advocates say the permanent staff cuts will leave hundreds of national parks understaffed and facing tough decisions about operating hours, public safety, and resource protection.
Trump's firing of 1,000 national park workers raises concerns about maintenance and operating hours
Park advocates say the staff cuts will leave national parks understaffed and facing tough decisions about park safety, operating hours and resource protection.
www.newscentermaine.com
February 20, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Park advocates say the permanent staff cuts will leave hundreds of national parks understaffed and facing tough decisions about operating hours, public safety, and resource protection.
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DOGE gutted the USDA’s bird flu team—then fired nuclear safety experts. Now they’re scrambling to rehire them.
There’s a difference between using a chisel to refine and a sledgehammer to demolish. Cutting waste is smart—gutting critical roles then backtracking isn’t leadership, it’s reckless.
🔁❤️🔔
There’s a difference between using a chisel to refine and a sledgehammer to demolish. Cutting waste is smart—gutting critical roles then backtracking isn’t leadership, it’s reckless.
🔁❤️🔔
February 19, 2025 at 12:53 AM
DOGE gutted the USDA’s bird flu team—then fired nuclear safety experts. Now they’re scrambling to rehire them.
There’s a difference between using a chisel to refine and a sledgehammer to demolish. Cutting waste is smart—gutting critical roles then backtracking isn’t leadership, it’s reckless.
🔁❤️🔔
There’s a difference between using a chisel to refine and a sledgehammer to demolish. Cutting waste is smart—gutting critical roles then backtracking isn’t leadership, it’s reckless.
🔁❤️🔔
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BREAKING: The USDA, under DOGE orders, has accidentally fired staff working to combat bird flu. It’s now trying to rehire them.
It follows the accidental firing of nuclear safety staff last Friday.
And the accidental firing of FAA’s experienced aviation safety staff.
Incompetence will be deadly.
It follows the accidental firing of nuclear safety staff last Friday.
And the accidental firing of FAA’s experienced aviation safety staff.
Incompetence will be deadly.
USDA says it accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is trying to rehire them
In a statement, an Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation."
www.nbcnews.com
February 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
BREAKING: The USDA, under DOGE orders, has accidentally fired staff working to combat bird flu. It’s now trying to rehire them.
It follows the accidental firing of nuclear safety staff last Friday.
And the accidental firing of FAA’s experienced aviation safety staff.
Incompetence will be deadly.
It follows the accidental firing of nuclear safety staff last Friday.
And the accidental firing of FAA’s experienced aviation safety staff.
Incompetence will be deadly.
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We have been careful to avoid using the word coup, but it’s time to call it what it is—this is a coup. Trump signed an executive order granting only the attorney general or the president the authority to interpret laws executed by the executive branch.
February 19, 2025 at 12:28 AM
We have been careful to avoid using the word coup, but it’s time to call it what it is—this is a coup. Trump signed an executive order granting only the attorney general or the president the authority to interpret laws executed by the executive branch.
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Don’t bitch about musk or maga.. those words don’t appear on a ballot anywhere.. it’s republicans who are doing this.. it’s the Republican Party. Every last one of them is directly responsible for the inflation, the cuts, the criminal acts and corruption. Don’t let them blame nebulous words.
February 17, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Don’t bitch about musk or maga.. those words don’t appear on a ballot anywhere.. it’s republicans who are doing this.. it’s the Republican Party. Every last one of them is directly responsible for the inflation, the cuts, the criminal acts and corruption. Don’t let them blame nebulous words.
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Massive layoffs loom on the horizon. Teachers brace for an uncertain future, their jobs hanging in the balance. Democrats stand paralyzed, unable to halt the coming changes.
Maine educators anticipate impacts from federal policy changes, cuts
YouTube video by NEWS CENTER Maine
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February 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Massive layoffs loom on the horizon. Teachers brace for an uncertain future, their jobs hanging in the balance. Democrats stand paralyzed, unable to halt the coming changes.
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Trump wants to extend his tax cuts for rich individuals, which would add $4.6T to the deficit.
But he wants to go even further, cutting the corporate tax rate to 15%.
It's yet another absolutely shameless giveaway.
But he wants to go even further, cutting the corporate tax rate to 15%.
It's yet another absolutely shameless giveaway.
February 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Trump wants to extend his tax cuts for rich individuals, which would add $4.6T to the deficit.
But he wants to go even further, cutting the corporate tax rate to 15%.
It's yet another absolutely shameless giveaway.
But he wants to go even further, cutting the corporate tax rate to 15%.
It's yet another absolutely shameless giveaway.
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The rally was part of a national day of action to uphold the Constitution on Presidents Day.
'No Kings Day' rally draws hundreds to the State House in Augusta
The rally was part of a national day of action to uphold the Constitution on Presidents Day.
www.mainepublic.org
February 18, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The rally was part of a national day of action to uphold the Constitution on Presidents Day.
Our VP 🤦🏻♀️
Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany on Saturday accused Vice President JD Vance of unacceptably interfering in his country’s coming elections on behalf of a party that has played down the atrocities committed by the Nazis. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/w...
February 16, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Our VP 🤦🏻♀️
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The irony of the richest man in the world almost single-handedly destroying an agency designed to help the world’s poor, so that the U.S. federal budget has more room for another giant tax cut for the richest man in the world and his pals, should not be lost on anyone. [Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]
February 15, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The irony of the richest man in the world almost single-handedly destroying an agency designed to help the world’s poor, so that the U.S. federal budget has more room for another giant tax cut for the richest man in the world and his pals, should not be lost on anyone. [Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]
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Mike Pence just reposted an old article he wrote about the limitations on the powers of a president. For some reason. Here is a part of it.
February 15, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Mike Pence just reposted an old article he wrote about the limitations on the powers of a president. For some reason. Here is a part of it.
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In response to Trump’s assertion, “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law,” we say:
The welfare of the people in particular has always been the alibi of tyrants.
The welfare of the people in particular has always been the alibi of tyrants.
February 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
In response to Trump’s assertion, “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law,” we say:
The welfare of the people in particular has always been the alibi of tyrants.
The welfare of the people in particular has always been the alibi of tyrants.
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I had been wondering if firefighters were impacted. Looks like the answer is yes.
@humanearthcitizen.bsky.social and all the others, I am sorry for what is happening.
#Resist
@humanearthcitizen.bsky.social and all the others, I am sorry for what is happening.
#Resist
I was given the goodbye today. AD firefighter 13 years. Seasonal hires are all on perpetual probationary status so say goodbye to all of us.
February 14, 2025 at 9:21 AM
I had been wondering if firefighters were impacted. Looks like the answer is yes.
@humanearthcitizen.bsky.social and all the others, I am sorry for what is happening.
#Resist
@humanearthcitizen.bsky.social and all the others, I am sorry for what is happening.
#Resist
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Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
February 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
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Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.
February 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.
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This headline is blunt and scary www.bbc.com/news/article...
Leaders set for Munich Security Conference as world order in danger of crumbling
The BBC's Frank Gardner says Nato's unity is badly dented with decisions over Ukraine set to be discussed in Munich.
www.bbc.com
February 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
This headline is blunt and scary www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Conservative billionaires are funding a coordinated effort to dismantle public education to pay for private school vouchers that largely benefit wealthy families and enable corporations to avoid their fair share in taxes.
Now they have a friend in the White House.
Now they have a friend in the White House.
February 12, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Conservative billionaires are funding a coordinated effort to dismantle public education to pay for private school vouchers that largely benefit wealthy families and enable corporations to avoid their fair share in taxes.
Now they have a friend in the White House.
Now they have a friend in the White House.
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We just published a 3,000 word feature on Elon Musk's incursion into the federal government.
Gift link here: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
Gift link here: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
February 3, 2025 at 11:41 PM
We just published a 3,000 word feature on Elon Musk's incursion into the federal government.
Gift link here: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
Gift link here: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
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All terms being used to flagged in NSF research. Notably “women” but not “men”, “disability”, and “trauma”.
Stalin would approve.
Mao would approve.
Our founding fathers would not.
Stalin would approve.
Mao would approve.
Our founding fathers would not.
🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.
February 4, 2025 at 3:31 AM
All terms being used to flagged in NSF research. Notably “women” but not “men”, “disability”, and “trauma”.
Stalin would approve.
Mao would approve.
Our founding fathers would not.
Stalin would approve.
Mao would approve.
Our founding fathers would not.
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This language describes a coup. You have to be a government employee, subject to the rules & procedures that bind gov employees, to do this kind of work. This is a blatant abuse of the public trust by the Trump administration, a true 5-alarm fire. www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
February 2, 2025 at 7:34 PM
This language describes a coup. You have to be a government employee, subject to the rules & procedures that bind gov employees, to do this kind of work. This is a blatant abuse of the public trust by the Trump administration, a true 5-alarm fire. www.wired.com/story/elon-m...