@lucyesue.bsky.social
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Sudanese children - their parents dead or missing - are wandering alone through a burned desert strewn with bodies, desperately seeking help. Some are badly wounded; all are starving. Many saw parents killed; others just lost them in the chaos www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
In Darfur, Sudan’s lost children wander through a landscape of death
Around 200 unaccompanied children have arrived in the Sudanese town of Tewila after escaping El Fashir, where RSF fighters have carried out mass killings.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Sudanese children - their parents dead or missing - are wandering alone through a burned desert strewn with bodies, desperately seeking help. Some are badly wounded; all are starving. Many saw parents killed; others just lost them in the chaos www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
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I have a very bad feeling about this...
October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I have a very bad feeling about this...
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This affidavit, filed by a former Social Security employee in one of the DOGE cases, reveals a shocking exposure of personal info to DOGE operatives & possible compromise of parts of the system. Everyone should read this. Start at para 9. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
March 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
This affidavit, filed by a former Social Security employee in one of the DOGE cases, reveals a shocking exposure of personal info to DOGE operatives & possible compromise of parts of the system. Everyone should read this. Start at para 9. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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On International Women’s Day we honor the past, present, and future contributions of women who make our state stronger.
March 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
On International Women’s Day we honor the past, present, and future contributions of women who make our state stronger.
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The U.S. Supreme Court handed down yet another loss for the Trump Administration, rejecting Trump’s emergency appeal to freeze paying out nearly $2 billion in foreign aid.
meidasnews.com
March 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court handed down yet another loss for the Trump Administration, rejecting Trump’s emergency appeal to freeze paying out nearly $2 billion in foreign aid.
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Breaking news: A divided Supreme Court on Wednesday denied the Trump administration’s request to block a lower court order on foreign aid funding, saying the U.S. Agency for International Development must restart payments.
Divided Supreme Court says judge can force USAID to pay foreign aid
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to halt a judge’s order to restart nearly $2 billion in USAID payments for work that has already been done.
wapo.st
March 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Breaking news: A divided Supreme Court on Wednesday denied the Trump administration’s request to block a lower court order on foreign aid funding, saying the U.S. Agency for International Development must restart payments.
@smerconish.bsky.social by not commenting on his (47) extreme racist beliefs and actions you and Mark are still sane washing him. So much for a balanced view from you.
March 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
@smerconish.bsky.social by not commenting on his (47) extreme racist beliefs and actions you and Mark are still sane washing him. So much for a balanced view from you.
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The United States has paused major portions of its intelligence sharing with Ukraine, squeezing the flow of vital information that Kyiv has used to repel invading Russian forces and strike back at select targets inside of Russia.
U.S. pauses sharing intelligence Ukraine uses for strikes against Russia
The rupture in intelligence sharing, confirmed by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, involves the targeting of U.S.-provided weapons critical to Kyiv’s fight against Russia.
wapo.st
March 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The United States has paused major portions of its intelligence sharing with Ukraine, squeezing the flow of vital information that Kyiv has used to repel invading Russian forces and strike back at select targets inside of Russia.
@smerconish.bsky.social Why are you surprised at the 40% on the CBS poll? The decimation of USAID, the lack of concern about Gaza, and on an on. Foreign aid not the people’s priorities - America First, remember? #isolation is our new principle.
March 4, 2025 at 2:39 PM
@smerconish.bsky.social Why are you surprised at the 40% on the CBS poll? The decimation of USAID, the lack of concern about Gaza, and on an on. Foreign aid not the people’s priorities - America First, remember? #isolation is our new principle.
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Timely toon by @claybennett.bsky.social 🤒
Cartoon: Make measles great again
A cartoon by Clay Bennett.
Related story: RFK Jr.’s ignorant war on vaccines will make America sick ...
www.dailykos.com
March 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Timely toon by @claybennett.bsky.social 🤒
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Hey, everyone!
Here are some of my favorite online markets to use instead of Amazon:
etrailer.com - DIY products, RV focused
bhphotovideo.com - Tech products, Jewish owned
chewy.com - everything pets, including prescriptions
bookshop.org - buy books, support local bookstores
Share yours below!
Here are some of my favorite online markets to use instead of Amazon:
etrailer.com - DIY products, RV focused
bhphotovideo.com - Tech products, Jewish owned
chewy.com - everything pets, including prescriptions
bookshop.org - buy books, support local bookstores
Share yours below!
March 2, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Hey, everyone!
Here are some of my favorite online markets to use instead of Amazon:
etrailer.com - DIY products, RV focused
bhphotovideo.com - Tech products, Jewish owned
chewy.com - everything pets, including prescriptions
bookshop.org - buy books, support local bookstores
Share yours below!
Here are some of my favorite online markets to use instead of Amazon:
etrailer.com - DIY products, RV focused
bhphotovideo.com - Tech products, Jewish owned
chewy.com - everything pets, including prescriptions
bookshop.org - buy books, support local bookstores
Share yours below!
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NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
March 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
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"What can I do?"
That is the number 1 question I get asked. And at this time in our democracy -- or what remains of it when public servants put their loyalty to a person above their oaths of office— I am grateful that people are asking that question.
Below is a video with my answer:
That is the number 1 question I get asked. And at this time in our democracy -- or what remains of it when public servants put their loyalty to a person above their oaths of office— I am grateful that people are asking that question.
Below is a video with my answer:
"What Can I Do?"
Behind The Headlines With Andrew Weissmann, Vol 2.6.c
open.substack.com
March 2, 2025 at 12:06 PM
"What can I do?"
That is the number 1 question I get asked. And at this time in our democracy -- or what remains of it when public servants put their loyalty to a person above their oaths of office— I am grateful that people are asking that question.
Below is a video with my answer:
That is the number 1 question I get asked. And at this time in our democracy -- or what remains of it when public servants put their loyalty to a person above their oaths of office— I am grateful that people are asking that question.
Below is a video with my answer:
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I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
We're not done yet | 18F
18f.org
March 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
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If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company.
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
March 2, 2025 at 12:34 AM
If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company.
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
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Republicans are in league with a racist South African billionaire attacking the very foundations of American life while further enriching himself at the government trough www.huffpost.com/entry/elon-m...
Elon Musk Calls Social Security 'The Biggest Ponzi Scheme Of All Time'
The tech billionaire argued Friday on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast that one of America's most enduring social safety nets is an insidious ploy.
www.huffpost.com
March 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Republicans are in league with a racist South African billionaire attacking the very foundations of American life while further enriching himself at the government trough www.huffpost.com/entry/elon-m...
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Exactly what kind of ex-girlfriends has Mike Waltz had to compare Zelensky to one? Putin destroyed cities, killed families, tortured people, and kidnapped children. Hardly comparable to any relationship with an ex. #SlavaUkraini
March 2, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Exactly what kind of ex-girlfriends has Mike Waltz had to compare Zelensky to one? Putin destroyed cities, killed families, tortured people, and kidnapped children. Hardly comparable to any relationship with an ex. #SlavaUkraini
@smerconish.bsky.social Please do better in reporting on foreign aid spending. #factcheck ! You are just feeding the monster of isolationist thinking with your Sesame Street example on CNN www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Analysis | The White House’s wildly inaccurate claims about USAID spending
Eleven out of 12 claims about the agency’s work are misleading, wrong or lack context.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
@smerconish.bsky.social Please do better in reporting on foreign aid spending. #factcheck ! You are just feeding the monster of isolationist thinking with your Sesame Street example on CNN www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
@smerconish.bsky.social on CNN, so disappointed to hear you repeat the debunked examples of USAID funding from the White House website. Your researchers ignore that some of these lies are Russian sourced. Check Wapo article which disproved most of these.
February 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
@smerconish.bsky.social on CNN, so disappointed to hear you repeat the debunked examples of USAID funding from the White House website. Your researchers ignore that some of these lies are Russian sourced. Check Wapo article which disproved most of these.
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new pandemic gonna drop soon, cant wait
ATLANTA (AP) — US public health officials have been told to stop working with the World Health Organization, effective immediately.
January 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
new pandemic gonna drop soon, cant wait
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trump is letting dr phil film ridealong videos on immigration raids. so this is all going great www.huffpost.com/entry/dr-phi...
Dr. Phil Tags Along On ICE Raid And Gets Recognized
A man being taken into custody suspected he had seen the TV shrink before.
www.huffpost.com
January 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
trump is letting dr phil film ridealong videos on immigration raids. so this is all going great www.huffpost.com/entry/dr-phi...
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“There are smart ways to conduct reviews and pursue reform — ways that preserve America’s influence and interests — and then there is the catastrophic path that the Trump administration appears to be pursuing now.” www.justsecurity.org/106876/us-fo...
Stop-Work Order on US Foreign Aid Puts China First and America Last
President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio's 90-day halt endangers health, economic and other programs, leaving gaps for China to fill.
www.justsecurity.org
January 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
“There are smart ways to conduct reviews and pursue reform — ways that preserve America’s influence and interests — and then there is the catastrophic path that the Trump administration appears to be pursuing now.” www.justsecurity.org/106876/us-fo...