@marcyg.bsky.social
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"Trump’s regime has fixated on silencing political opponents, with the Vindman brothers as one of its early targets. Trump’s handpicked interim U.S. attorney in D.C., Ed Martin, has launched a blatant campaign of intimidation against Rep. Eugene Vindman and his brother"
Please sound the alarm
Please sound the alarm
Trump’s Revenge: The Vindman Brothers Targeted
It’s Not Even Two Months In—And Trump’s Retribution Is Already Underway
olgalautman.substack.com
March 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
"Trump’s regime has fixated on silencing political opponents, with the Vindman brothers as one of its early targets. Trump’s handpicked interim U.S. attorney in D.C., Ed Martin, has launched a blatant campaign of intimidation against Rep. Eugene Vindman and his brother"
Please sound the alarm
Please sound the alarm
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MAGA Republican Golden Age
March 4, 2025 at 9:12 PM
MAGA Republican Golden Age
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like i said - this administration wants to "protect" jews like it is "protecting" women --
Donald Trump: "Schumer is a Palestinian as far as I am concerned. He has become a Palestinian. He used to be Jewish. He is not Jewish anymore. He is a Palestinian."
March 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
like i said - this administration wants to "protect" jews like it is "protecting" women --
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“Wealthy Chinese investors are quietly funnelling tens of millions of dollars into private companies controlled by Elon Musk using an arrangement that shields their identities from public view” www.ft.com/content/6685...
Chinese investors privately take stakes in Elon Musk’s companies
Asset managers have been promoting tech mogul’s ties to Donald Trump to lure capital to xAI, Neuralink and SpaceX
www.ft.com
March 9, 2025 at 10:25 AM
“Wealthy Chinese investors are quietly funnelling tens of millions of dollars into private companies controlled by Elon Musk using an arrangement that shields their identities from public view” www.ft.com/content/6685...
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As a professor & a Jew I’m sick to my heart about the attack on Columbia—which is a) escalation of the war on all of higher ed; b) Jew-washing fascism, with the intention of inciting more antisemitism, which in turn will be used as cover for more fascism.
March 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
As a professor & a Jew I’m sick to my heart about the attack on Columbia—which is a) escalation of the war on all of higher ed; b) Jew-washing fascism, with the intention of inciting more antisemitism, which in turn will be used as cover for more fascism.
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I think this is correct.
Everyone involved in aviation KNOWS FOR SURE that reckless/ rampant changes of past six weeks will, *for sure,* make airplane crashes more likely.
But no airline exec wants to be the first to say this in public.
Everyone involved in aviation KNOWS FOR SURE that reckless/ rampant changes of past six weeks will, *for sure,* make airplane crashes more likely.
But no airline exec wants to be the first to say this in public.
In boardrooms around the world, airline executives are discussing what will be more harmful to their share prices: sounding the alarm on this, or the inevitable plane crashes
Corrupt? Sure.
But also directly dangerous? And how!
FAA has done careful, long testing /study of new tower-communication system. Now a rush to switch to system that *just happens* to be owned by Mr. Efficiency himself, Elon. (Has he even been to an ATC facility? Probably like Vance re Ukraine)
But also directly dangerous? And how!
FAA has done careful, long testing /study of new tower-communication system. Now a rush to switch to system that *just happens* to be owned by Mr. Efficiency himself, Elon. (Has he even been to an ATC facility? Probably like Vance re Ukraine)
March 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I think this is correct.
Everyone involved in aviation KNOWS FOR SURE that reckless/ rampant changes of past six weeks will, *for sure,* make airplane crashes more likely.
But no airline exec wants to be the first to say this in public.
Everyone involved in aviation KNOWS FOR SURE that reckless/ rampant changes of past six weeks will, *for sure,* make airplane crashes more likely.
But no airline exec wants to be the first to say this in public.
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The line “Putin went through a hell of a lot with me.” was the most repugnant for me.
March 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The line “Putin went through a hell of a lot with me.” was the most repugnant for me.
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In order to actually cut $1 trillion from the budget you are going to need massive cuts to programs like Social Security.
Musk is not hiding his intentions
Musk is not hiding his intentions
March 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
In order to actually cut $1 trillion from the budget you are going to need massive cuts to programs like Social Security.
Musk is not hiding his intentions
Musk is not hiding his intentions
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Democrats have chosen @slotkin.senate.gov, who has voted for more Trump nominees than all it seven Democratic colleagues, to give their official response to Trump’s address to the joint session. Acquiescence is not the way to “draw a contrast.”
February 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Democrats have chosen @slotkin.senate.gov, who has voted for more Trump nominees than all it seven Democratic colleagues, to give their official response to Trump’s address to the joint session. Acquiescence is not the way to “draw a contrast.”
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Finally.
A major media outlet has finally reported on Trump’s total travel ban for transgender visa applicants seeking the United States.
I had to scream for two days to get someone else to report on it.
It is NOT just for athletes.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
A major media outlet has finally reported on Trump’s total travel ban for transgender visa applicants seeking the United States.
I had to scream for two days to get someone else to report on it.
It is NOT just for athletes.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
State Department visa policy could bar trans people from traveling to U.S.
Violations could result in travel bans beyond just athletes
www.the-independent.com
February 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Finally.
A major media outlet has finally reported on Trump’s total travel ban for transgender visa applicants seeking the United States.
I had to scream for two days to get someone else to report on it.
It is NOT just for athletes.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
A major media outlet has finally reported on Trump’s total travel ban for transgender visa applicants seeking the United States.
I had to scream for two days to get someone else to report on it.
It is NOT just for athletes.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
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Billionaire owner of Washington Post seizes control of opinion page. Will focus nearly exclusively to promote rightwing libertarianism. "Viewpoints opposing those pillars will be left to be published by others."
Democracy Docket will expand its pro-democracy opinion section. www.democracydocket.com
Democracy Docket will expand its pro-democracy opinion section. www.democracydocket.com
February 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Billionaire owner of Washington Post seizes control of opinion page. Will focus nearly exclusively to promote rightwing libertarianism. "Viewpoints opposing those pillars will be left to be published by others."
Democracy Docket will expand its pro-democracy opinion section. www.democracydocket.com
Democracy Docket will expand its pro-democracy opinion section. www.democracydocket.com
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LGBTQ federal workers say they're terrified they're about to be fired for their gender identity, sexual orientation, or past efforts to support other queer and trans employees—in other words, a second Lavender Scare.
Honored to have their trust with this story: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Honored to have their trust with this story: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
LGBTQ federal workers brace for a McCarthyist purge
"They’re not asking people ‘Are you gay? Are you lesbian?’ They’re asking, ‘Who is participating in DEI?'"
www.motherjones.com
February 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
LGBTQ federal workers say they're terrified they're about to be fired for their gender identity, sexual orientation, or past efforts to support other queer and trans employees—in other words, a second Lavender Scare.
Honored to have their trust with this story: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Honored to have their trust with this story: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Last night's Pentagon massacre is much more than realized. Not just firing the black CJCS and first woman CNO but all the senior JAG officers and hiring a man who just joined 3 different crypto firms tied to Kushner and Thiel as Chairman. I did a deep dive into it open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
This is the most dangerous move yet
The canary is gasping for air
open.substack.com
February 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Last night's Pentagon massacre is much more than realized. Not just firing the black CJCS and first woman CNO but all the senior JAG officers and hiring a man who just joined 3 different crypto firms tied to Kushner and Thiel as Chairman. I did a deep dive into it open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
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because "free speech"
Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia has published a letter sent to him by Trump’s Department of Justice threatening to potentially prosecute him for criticizing Elon Musk.
February 21, 2025 at 6:16 AM
because "free speech"
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The guy who used to run social media for the NRA is now creating the same violent rhetoric for the White House.
February 20, 2025 at 7:40 AM
The guy who used to run social media for the NRA is now creating the same violent rhetoric for the White House.
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"The increase to Musk's wealth since Trump was elected president three months ago is greater than all of the American aid given to Ukraine over the last three years."-- @timothysnyder.bsky.social
"Recoup the costs"
The sadism of American policy to war-torn Ukraine
open.substack.com
February 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
"The increase to Musk's wealth since Trump was elected president three months ago is greater than all of the American aid given to Ukraine over the last three years."-- @timothysnyder.bsky.social
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Pay attention to this. Replacing JAGs with loyalists enables whatever orders Trump and Hegseth issue to be interpreted as lawful.
February 22, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Pay attention to this. Replacing JAGs with loyalists enables whatever orders Trump and Hegseth issue to be interpreted as lawful.
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USAID was investigating Starlink
CFPB was the agency preventing dodgy financial maneuvers like X becoming a bank
Musk is systematically (and illegally) going after the agencies that constraint his business interests
CFPB was the agency preventing dodgy financial maneuvers like X becoming a bank
Musk is systematically (and illegally) going after the agencies that constraint his business interests
Russell Vought, the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and one of the authors of Project 2025, just ordered the agency's staff to effectively cease all operations in an org wide email.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/u...
Federal Financial Watchdog Ordered to Cease Activity
In an email to staff of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency’s acting director ordered workers to cease “all supervision and examination activity.”
www.nytimes.com
February 9, 2025 at 3:43 AM
USAID was investigating Starlink
CFPB was the agency preventing dodgy financial maneuvers like X becoming a bank
Musk is systematically (and illegally) going after the agencies that constraint his business interests
CFPB was the agency preventing dodgy financial maneuvers like X becoming a bank
Musk is systematically (and illegally) going after the agencies that constraint his business interests
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Those who’ve experienced authoritarianism, or reported or studied it, know that its “rules” are a mess for a reason. Sometimes they will be enforced, sometimes not, with the intention of making us always afraid or uncertain.
To update people on the NSF PRFB situation: despite the court challenge and rescinding the original memo, the NSF has continued to comply with the executive order. They have not communicated with us at all and our paychecks are still canceled indefinitely. I know people who cannot pay their rent.
January 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Those who’ve experienced authoritarianism, or reported or studied it, know that its “rules” are a mess for a reason. Sometimes they will be enforced, sometimes not, with the intention of making us always afraid or uncertain.
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I guess this is obvious but the practical effect of “ending DEI and PUNISHING anything that MIGHT be DEI” will be that anyone hiring someone who isn’t a straight/cis/able-bodied white guy will be suspect, let alone the hire themselves.
The Snitch State: inform on your colleagues if they think of hiring people who aren’t white
January 23, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I guess this is obvious but the practical effect of “ending DEI and PUNISHING anything that MIGHT be DEI” will be that anyone hiring someone who isn’t a straight/cis/able-bodied white guy will be suspect, let alone the hire themselves.
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His executive order also calls on government agencies to identify PRIVATE sector companies, nonprofits or universities to be investigated for DEI practices. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
January 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
His executive order also calls on government agencies to identify PRIVATE sector companies, nonprofits or universities to be investigated for DEI practices. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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So many people already think Musk is a Nazi that they won’t be able to see what an escalation this is. Each step toward violence matters, and this is a huge one. It’s trolling, sure, in the joking/not-joking mode of current fascism.
December 31, 2024 at 7:51 PM
So many people already think Musk is a Nazi that they won’t be able to see what an escalation this is. Each step toward violence matters, and this is a huge one. It’s trolling, sure, in the joking/not-joking mode of current fascism.
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I’m not here for the “at least DeSantis has administrative experience” argument. That’s flat-on-our-backs capitulation to fascism, as if we’re so worn down that at least sobriety & trains that run on time are all we can ask.
December 4, 2024 at 2:01 PM
I’m not here for the “at least DeSantis has administrative experience” argument. That’s flat-on-our-backs capitulation to fascism, as if we’re so worn down that at least sobriety & trains that run on time are all we can ask.