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I keep typing words and then deleting them because none of them are sufficient to capture how utterly fucked up and unacceptable this is. And yet it won't move a single Republican to give a damn.
The president of the United States just declared war, actual military war, not a metaphorical one, on a major American city, and one governed by his political opponents.
In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.
In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.
September 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I keep typing words and then deleting them because none of them are sufficient to capture how utterly fucked up and unacceptable this is. And yet it won't move a single Republican to give a damn.
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You set the house on fire, watched it burn, and then lost your nerve and put it out. You now have a partially burned house. Great job.
April 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
You set the house on fire, watched it burn, and then lost your nerve and put it out. You now have a partially burned house. Great job.
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"But unlike Waltz and Hegseth, who both remain in their jobs, the career DHS employee was put on administrative leave and told late last week that the agency intends to revoke her security clearance..."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
A DHS staffer faces serious punishment for accidentally adding a reporter to a group email
The episode, which has not been previously reported, raises questions about unequal punishment for inadvertent leakers in the Trump administration.
www.nbcnews.com
March 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM
"But unlike Waltz and Hegseth, who both remain in their jobs, the career DHS employee was put on administrative leave and told late last week that the agency intends to revoke her security clearance..."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
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“There is no reason why they’re being held,” the judge said.
“If this was a criminal case. … I’d throw you out of my chambers.”
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
“If this was a criminal case. … I’d throw you out of my chambers.”
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Judge releases detained Venezuelan couple with temporary protected status
The judge said the detention of the couple was baseless and unlawful.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
“There is no reason why they’re being held,” the judge said.
“If this was a criminal case. … I’d throw you out of my chambers.”
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
“If this was a criminal case. … I’d throw you out of my chambers.”
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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Right-wing YouTuber Tim Pool has made it to the White House pool — someone from his “Timcast” channel will be part of today’s pool duty covering the president.
Last year, DOJ revealed Pool was receiving millions of dollars from the Russian gov. Pool says he didn’t know where it was coming from.
Last year, DOJ revealed Pool was receiving millions of dollars from the Russian gov. Pool says he didn’t know where it was coming from.
March 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Right-wing YouTuber Tim Pool has made it to the White House pool — someone from his “Timcast” channel will be part of today’s pool duty covering the president.
Last year, DOJ revealed Pool was receiving millions of dollars from the Russian gov. Pool says he didn’t know where it was coming from.
Last year, DOJ revealed Pool was receiving millions of dollars from the Russian gov. Pool says he didn’t know where it was coming from.
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Trump did what Project 2025 said he would do. joycevance.substack.com/p/education-...
Education: Project 2025 Comes True
“Federal education policy should be limited and, ultimately, the federal Department of Education should be eliminated.” Those are the opening words in the Education Chapter of Project 2025. In other w...
joycevance.substack.com
March 21, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Trump did what Project 2025 said he would do. joycevance.substack.com/p/education-...
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Hiding who you are to fit in or watering yourself down because others might feel threatened doesn’t serve you or anyone else. By being authentic, you create a space for others to embrace their true selves, too. This encourages growth, connection and inspiration for everyone around you.
#LiveTrue
#LiveTrue
March 21, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Hiding who you are to fit in or watering yourself down because others might feel threatened doesn’t serve you or anyone else. By being authentic, you create a space for others to embrace their true selves, too. This encourages growth, connection and inspiration for everyone around you.
#LiveTrue
#LiveTrue
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It’s not a president’s job to punish lawyers who represent clients he doesn’t like any more that it’s his job to give preference to media outlets that give him favorable coverage. This is a redline for democracy. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/u...
Trump Takes Aim at Law Firm Aiding Jack Smith
The move, signed by President Trump on Thursday, is a major escalation of his promise to pursue perceived foes.
www.nytimes.com
February 25, 2025 at 10:38 PM
It’s not a president’s job to punish lawyers who represent clients he doesn’t like any more that it’s his job to give preference to media outlets that give him favorable coverage. This is a redline for democracy. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/u...
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1400 more firings at Veterans Affairs:
"Officials said specifically that Veterans Crisis Line responders were not affected by the dismissals. But workers within the department said that support staff for the crisis line were among the workers let go..."
www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202...
"Officials said specifically that Veterans Crisis Line responders were not affected by the dismissals. But workers within the department said that support staff for the crisis line were among the workers let go..."
www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202...
VA fires 1,400 more staffers in second round of workforce reductions
About 2,500 VA workers have been forced out of their jobs in the last few weeks.
www.militarytimes.com
February 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
1400 more firings at Veterans Affairs:
"Officials said specifically that Veterans Crisis Line responders were not affected by the dismissals. But workers within the department said that support staff for the crisis line were among the workers let go..."
www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202...
"Officials said specifically that Veterans Crisis Line responders were not affected by the dismissals. But workers within the department said that support staff for the crisis line were among the workers let go..."
www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202...
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Members of the military are supposed to be loyal to the Constitution, not the president. Changing that seems to have been the point of the Friday Night Massacre. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Friday Night Massacre in the Military
Friday night, the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (who is black) and the Navy's top admiral (who is female) were fired, along with the most senior Judge Advocates General (JAGS) for the Army, Navy, ...
open.substack.com
February 23, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Members of the military are supposed to be loyal to the Constitution, not the president. Changing that seems to have been the point of the Friday Night Massacre. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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musk's private security deputized by u.s. marshals service -- potentially clearing the way for his personal bodyguards to be carrying weapons on federal grounds.
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www.cnn.com/2025/02/20/p...
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February 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
musk's private security deputized by u.s. marshals service -- potentially clearing the way for his personal bodyguards to be carrying weapons on federal grounds.
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www.cnn.com/2025/02/20/p...
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www.cnn.com/2025/02/20/p...
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Friends - we will be doing additional content on this Monday.
But a quick primer on what you need to know about Measles, from a recent segment.
Stay vigilant, stay informed.
youtube.com/watch?v=XNZP...
But a quick primer on what you need to know about Measles, from a recent segment.
Stay vigilant, stay informed.
youtube.com/watch?v=XNZP...
youtube.com
February 22, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Friends - we will be doing additional content on this Monday.
But a quick primer on what you need to know about Measles, from a recent segment.
Stay vigilant, stay informed.
youtube.com/watch?v=XNZP...
But a quick primer on what you need to know about Measles, from a recent segment.
Stay vigilant, stay informed.
youtube.com/watch?v=XNZP...
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I don't think the Dems can stop the firings. But why aren't they proposing legislation that assures those that took the buyout get paid , and that all that are fired, get at least a year severance and health benefits? And any one with a health condition is covered the entire time they are sick?
February 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I don't think the Dems can stop the firings. But why aren't they proposing legislation that assures those that took the buyout get paid , and that all that are fired, get at least a year severance and health benefits? And any one with a health condition is covered the entire time they are sick?
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“If FBI agents who are just doing their jobs aren’t free of the risk of political prosecution, then who is? In a country run by a president who has accumulated all power into his own hands, you never know who might run afoul of the leader’s good graces.” joycevance.substack.com/p/kash-patel...
Kash Patel, Confirmed
The Senate bent the knee again, confirming Kash Patel for a 10-year term as director of the FBI.
joycevance.substack.com
February 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
“If FBI agents who are just doing their jobs aren’t free of the risk of political prosecution, then who is? In a country run by a president who has accumulated all power into his own hands, you never know who might run afoul of the leader’s good graces.” joycevance.substack.com/p/kash-patel...
Has anyone compiled a list of the number of employees fired in each Federal Government department? I am seeing differing reports and want to know true numbers.
February 19, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Has anyone compiled a list of the number of employees fired in each Federal Government department? I am seeing differing reports and want to know true numbers.
From the protest at the State Capitol yesterday...
February 19, 2025 at 1:37 AM
From the protest at the State Capitol yesterday...
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The first challenge to the Trump 2.0 administration heads to SCOTUS: "If you’re interested in rooting out waste and corruption, you want someone like Dellinger in place. So, Trump’s insistence on firing him is telling." open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
A Different Kind of Special Counsel
You may find the terminology around the case the Trump administration is appealing to the Supreme Court confusing.
open.substack.com
February 18, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The first challenge to the Trump 2.0 administration heads to SCOTUS: "If you’re interested in rooting out waste and corruption, you want someone like Dellinger in place. So, Trump’s insistence on firing him is telling." open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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The deal to drop Adams' corruption case isn't a one-off. In the last week, Team Trump functionally decriminalized covert foreign influence and overseas bribery. Oh, and they broke up the team that was taking Russian oligarchs' yachts.
The deal to spring Eric Adams reveals Trump's real agenda: Make America Corrupt Again.
My column for @rollingstone.com ...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
My column for @rollingstone.com ...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Trump's Plan Comes Into Focus: Make America Corrupt Again
Donald Trump’s deal to drop charges against Mayor Eric Adams is part of a broader effort to legalize bribery and covert foreign influence.
www.rollingstone.com
February 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The deal to drop Adams' corruption case isn't a one-off. In the last week, Team Trump functionally decriminalized covert foreign influence and overseas bribery. Oh, and they broke up the team that was taking Russian oligarchs' yachts.
Is it true that 120 of Starlinks satellites fell to earth in January? Is this normal or is something happening? What's up?
February 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Is it true that 120 of Starlinks satellites fell to earth in January? Is this normal or is something happening? What's up?
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February 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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The order requires OMB to tell all grant/aid recipients that the freeze has been blocked. OMB must roll back any steps they had already taken to carry it out. Will Trump's executive branch follow the court's order?
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
Judge Further Blocks White House Spending Freeze
The restraining order, along with a similar directive by another judge from Friday, amounted to a rebuke of the move as an overreach that likely lacked legitimate authority.
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
The order requires OMB to tell all grant/aid recipients that the freeze has been blocked. OMB must roll back any steps they had already taken to carry it out. Will Trump's executive branch follow the court's order?
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
Kash Patel is dangerous & unqualified to be the Director of the FBI. Use @@standupamerica.bsky.social’s tool and urge your senators to reject his confirmation: act.standupamerica.com/letters/lett...
Reject Kash Patel’s Nomination
Kash Patel is dangerous and unqualified. Tell the Senate to reject his nomination for FBI Director.
act.standupamerica.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Kash Patel is dangerous & unqualified to be the Director of the FBI. Use @@standupamerica.bsky.social’s tool and urge your senators to reject his confirmation: act.standupamerica.com/letters/lett...
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This is a great question for all of congress to think about.
Hypothetically,If FEMA goes away, what happens to home owners and other insurance rates ?
Climate change looks like it will make rates so high, home insurers will want equity in your house as a way of holding down rates
Hypothetically,If FEMA goes away, what happens to home owners and other insurance rates ?
Climate change looks like it will make rates so high, home insurers will want equity in your house as a way of holding down rates
I wonder how much the dissolution of FEMA and cancellation of flooding infrastructure programs is going to increase insurance premiums?
Especially as the population ages, inflation spikes, and a large % of housing stock is used as short term rentals in high risk areas.
Especially as the population ages, inflation spikes, and a large % of housing stock is used as short term rentals in high risk areas.
January 29, 2025 at 5:24 AM
This is a great question for all of congress to think about.
Hypothetically,If FEMA goes away, what happens to home owners and other insurance rates ?
Climate change looks like it will make rates so high, home insurers will want equity in your house as a way of holding down rates
Hypothetically,If FEMA goes away, what happens to home owners and other insurance rates ?
Climate change looks like it will make rates so high, home insurers will want equity in your house as a way of holding down rates