LodyG
@lodyg.bsky.social
driven to build a more humane, just, and equitable society. consult for non profits in DC. work tirelessly to shift power to communities and people who are often excluded or overlooked. https://www.raben.co/
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THIS IS NOT NORMAL
Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra captured video of a 16-year-old girl's face being held on the ground by Worcester police officers; she and her mother were detained in an apparent ICE operation
#immigration
Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra captured video of a 16-year-old girl's face being held on the ground by Worcester police officers; she and her mother were detained in an apparent ICE operation
#immigration
‘Harrowing': Video shows Worcester police hold girl's face on ground during ICE operation
Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra captured video of a 16-year-old girl’s face being held on the ground by Worcester police officers; she and her mother were detained in an apparent ICE operation
www.nbcboston.com
May 9, 2025 at 3:13 AM
THIS IS NOT NORMAL
Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra captured video of a 16-year-old girl's face being held on the ground by Worcester police officers; she and her mother were detained in an apparent ICE operation
#immigration
Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra captured video of a 16-year-old girl's face being held on the ground by Worcester police officers; she and her mother were detained in an apparent ICE operation
#immigration
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Thirty-eight of 43 experts cut last month from the boards that review the science and research that happens in laboratories at the National Institutes of Health are female, Black or Hispanic, according to an analysis by the chairs of a dozen of the boards.
Women, minorities fired in purge of NIH science review boards
Scientists, with expertise in fields that include mental health, cancer and infectious disease, typically serve five-year terms and were not given a reason for their dismissal.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Thirty-eight of 43 experts cut last month from the boards that review the science and research that happens in laboratories at the National Institutes of Health are female, Black or Hispanic, according to an analysis by the chairs of a dozen of the boards.
"Today, I will talk about the entrepreneurial spirit that many Latinos embody and share with you the importance of Latinos to the whole of the U.S. economy." x.com/federalreser...
Federal Reserve on X: "Speech by Governor Kugler on the economic landscape and entrepreneurship @USHCC: https://t.co/Lq0hnDIkOB Learn more about Governor Kugler: https://t.co/JfBF0Qw6Mo" / X
Speech by Governor Kugler on the economic landscape and entrepreneurship @USHCC: https://t.co/Lq0hnDIkOB Learn more about Governor Kugler: https://t.co/JfBF0Qw6Mo
x.com
March 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
"Today, I will talk about the entrepreneurial spirit that many Latinos embody and share with you the importance of Latinos to the whole of the U.S. economy." x.com/federalreser...
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Donald Trump has spent $10 million of taxpayer dollars playing golf.
But he wants to cut Social Security for seniors who worked their whole lives to earn $65 a day.
Hell no.
But he wants to cut Social Security for seniors who worked their whole lives to earn $65 a day.
Hell no.
Donald Trump Has Already Spent $10.7 Million Of Taxpayer Money Playing Golf
Somehow, the expense has flown under the radar of the waste, fraud and abuse experts at DOGE.
www.huffpost.com
March 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Donald Trump has spent $10 million of taxpayer dollars playing golf.
But he wants to cut Social Security for seniors who worked their whole lives to earn $65 a day.
Hell no.
But he wants to cut Social Security for seniors who worked their whole lives to earn $65 a day.
Hell no.
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DOGE employee spends her days posting fashion shots and selling crap online on her now deleted Insta account
Waste fraud abuse? As I’ve said before, it’s only coming from DOGE employees and the Trump-Musk Regime
youtu.be/UNSqZXffZFQ?...
Waste fraud abuse? As I’ve said before, it’s only coming from DOGE employees and the Trump-Musk Regime
youtu.be/UNSqZXffZFQ?...
DOGE EMPLOYEE CAUGHT WORKING SIDE HUSTLE DURING WORK HOURS!
YouTube video by CoachD_Speaks
youtu.be
March 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
DOGE employee spends her days posting fashion shots and selling crap online on her now deleted Insta account
Waste fraud abuse? As I’ve said before, it’s only coming from DOGE employees and the Trump-Musk Regime
youtu.be/UNSqZXffZFQ?...
Waste fraud abuse? As I’ve said before, it’s only coming from DOGE employees and the Trump-Musk Regime
youtu.be/UNSqZXffZFQ?...
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All sorts of bad news for Trump in new CNN poll:
- Trump job approval 45%-54%, 5 pt drop in last 2 weeks
- Deeply underwater on economy, tariffs
- Musk job approval 35%-53%, worse than Biden 2024
www.cnn.com/2025/03/12/p...
- Trump job approval 45%-54%, 5 pt drop in last 2 weeks
- Deeply underwater on economy, tariffs
- Musk job approval 35%-53%, worse than Biden 2024
www.cnn.com/2025/03/12/p...
March 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
All sorts of bad news for Trump in new CNN poll:
- Trump job approval 45%-54%, 5 pt drop in last 2 weeks
- Deeply underwater on economy, tariffs
- Musk job approval 35%-53%, worse than Biden 2024
www.cnn.com/2025/03/12/p...
- Trump job approval 45%-54%, 5 pt drop in last 2 weeks
- Deeply underwater on economy, tariffs
- Musk job approval 35%-53%, worse than Biden 2024
www.cnn.com/2025/03/12/p...
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"Given how prominently disinformation played in Virginia’s federal elections last year, election officials, voting rights advocates and grassroots pro-democracy organizers are bracing for another election rife with right-wing disinformation — and an avalanche of money spent to promote it."
Disinformation Plagued Virginia’s Last Election. Could It Be Worse in 2025?
Disinformation around noncitizen voting plagued Virginia last year and many voting rights experts and advocates fear a repeat in 2025.
www.democracydocket.com
February 28, 2025 at 12:16 AM
"Given how prominently disinformation played in Virginia’s federal elections last year, election officials, voting rights advocates and grassroots pro-democracy organizers are bracing for another election rife with right-wing disinformation — and an avalanche of money spent to promote it."
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"Party leaders suggest that if lawmakers feel the need to hold such events, they do tele-town halls or at least vet attendees to avoid scenes that become viral clips, according to GOP sources."
They made it clear, they don't care what you think. Get louder: 202-224-3121
They made it clear, they don't care what you think. Get louder: 202-224-3121
House Republicans hit the brakes on town halls after blowback over Trump's cuts
A number of Republican lawmakers faced significant pushback in their home districts over Trump and Elon Musk's slashing of the federal government.
www.nbcnews.com
February 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
"Party leaders suggest that if lawmakers feel the need to hold such events, they do tele-town halls or at least vet attendees to avoid scenes that become viral clips, according to GOP sources."
They made it clear, they don't care what you think. Get louder: 202-224-3121
They made it clear, they don't care what you think. Get louder: 202-224-3121
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💥 BREAKING: At Apple's 2025 annual meeting of shareholders today, proposal entitled “Request to Cease DEI Efforts" is rejected by shareholders.
Right-wing nonprofit National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) proposal was also rejected by Costco shareholders 98-2 percent.
Right-wing nonprofit National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) proposal was also rejected by Costco shareholders 98-2 percent.
February 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
💥 BREAKING: At Apple's 2025 annual meeting of shareholders today, proposal entitled “Request to Cease DEI Efforts" is rejected by shareholders.
Right-wing nonprofit National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) proposal was also rejected by Costco shareholders 98-2 percent.
Right-wing nonprofit National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) proposal was also rejected by Costco shareholders 98-2 percent.
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🚨BREAKING: Ninth Circuit AFFIRMS lower court decision striking down Arizona voter suppression law H.B. 2492 which imposed unconstitutional and burdensome proof of citizenship requirements.
A big victory for our clients and the voters of Arizona. A stinging defeat for the RNC.
A big victory for our clients and the voters of Arizona. A stinging defeat for the RNC.
🚨 New Filing in Mi Familia Vota v. Fontes
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
February 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🚨BREAKING: Ninth Circuit AFFIRMS lower court decision striking down Arizona voter suppression law H.B. 2492 which imposed unconstitutional and burdensome proof of citizenship requirements.
A big victory for our clients and the voters of Arizona. A stinging defeat for the RNC.
A big victory for our clients and the voters of Arizona. A stinging defeat for the RNC.
Latino or Hispanic-owned businesses are on the rise. They have grown consistently since at least 2018, with an average growth rate of 5.6% between 2018 and 2021. www.brookings.edu/articles/inv...
Investing in Latino or Hispanic-owned businesses is a winning strategy to drive regional and national growth
Statistics on Latino or Hispanic representation in business ownership reveal untapped potential for growth that could be activated with proper investment.
www.brookings.edu
February 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Latino or Hispanic-owned businesses are on the rise. They have grown consistently since at least 2018, with an average growth rate of 5.6% between 2018 and 2021. www.brookings.edu/articles/inv...
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February 24, 2025 at 4:01 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.
-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.
February 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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.
-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.
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The biggest story in the country right now is how many lawsuits DOJ is losing trying to defend Musk and Trump. I've never seen so many courts, so clearly outraged at the federal government. The latest one, blocks cuts at HHS and FDA.
Visit www.democracydocket.com to stay informed.
Visit www.democracydocket.com to stay informed.
February 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The biggest story in the country right now is how many lawsuits DOJ is losing trying to defend Musk and Trump. I've never seen so many courts, so clearly outraged at the federal government. The latest one, blocks cuts at HHS and FDA.
Visit www.democracydocket.com to stay informed.
Visit www.democracydocket.com to stay informed.
69 percent of Americans believe tech CEOs like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos will have a lot or some influence in the Trump administration, with more seeing their influence as a bad thing than a good thing navigatorresearch.org/a-majority-o...
A Majority of Americans are Concerned Trump’s Government Cuts Will Go Too Far - Navigator
Polling report on reactions to Trump’s first weeks in office.
navigatorresearch.org
February 10, 2025 at 8:33 PM
69 percent of Americans believe tech CEOs like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos will have a lot or some influence in the Trump administration, with more seeing their influence as a bad thing than a good thing navigatorresearch.org/a-majority-o...
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Operation ICE Ride-Along isn’t going as planned. 🔥
Fox News tagged along with ICE, hoping for an exclusive look at “dangerous criminals.” Instead, they got a whole lot of nothing. No threats, no big arrests—just a community that wasn’t having it. The narrative is falling apart.
Fox News tagged along with ICE, hoping for an exclusive look at “dangerous criminals.” Instead, they got a whole lot of nothing. No threats, no big arrests—just a community that wasn’t having it. The narrative is falling apart.
February 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Operation ICE Ride-Along isn’t going as planned. 🔥
Fox News tagged along with ICE, hoping for an exclusive look at “dangerous criminals.” Instead, they got a whole lot of nothing. No threats, no big arrests—just a community that wasn’t having it. The narrative is falling apart.
Fox News tagged along with ICE, hoping for an exclusive look at “dangerous criminals.” Instead, they got a whole lot of nothing. No threats, no big arrests—just a community that wasn’t having it. The narrative is falling apart.
Mulino said he had told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth the day before that he doesn’t have the legal authority to waive transit fees for anyone, describing the U.S. announcement as “lies and falsehoods.” www.wsj.com/world/americ...
Panama’s President Denies U.S. Claim of Free Canal Passage for American Ships
The Panamanian leader said he was “incredibly surprised” by the statement, as President Trump threatens a U.S. takeover of the strategic waterway.
www.wsj.com
February 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Mulino said he had told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth the day before that he doesn’t have the legal authority to waive transit fees for anyone, describing the U.S. announcement as “lies and falsehoods.” www.wsj.com/world/americ...
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Yeah so the Constitution isn’t really in effect right now
Opinion | There Is No Going Back
The president’s opponents, whoever they are, cannot expect a return to the Constitution as it was.
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Yeah so the Constitution isn’t really in effect right now
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How odd that when Trump announced his “deal” with Mexico he failed to mention that the US committed to halting the flow of assault weapons from the US to Mexico. Why did he leave that out?
February 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
How odd that when Trump announced his “deal” with Mexico he failed to mention that the US committed to halting the flow of assault weapons from the US to Mexico. Why did he leave that out?
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This is a reminder that no one can convince Trump voters to no longer support Trump, better than Trump can.
January 31, 2025 at 5:07 AM
This is a reminder that no one can convince Trump voters to no longer support Trump, better than Trump can.
can't make this stuff up. wapo.st/3Cy3Pc6
Analysis | Trump launched air controller diversity program that he now decries
At a news conference, Trump read a list of conditions he called disqualifying, but his administration started such hiring in 2019.
wapo.st
January 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM
can't make this stuff up. wapo.st/3Cy3Pc6
