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You know who championed the program RFK Jr. just decimated? His uncle Sen. Ted Kennedy and his brother Rep. Joe Kennedy, Jr. What a disgrace. www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
Entire staff responsible for utility assistance included in HHS cuts, sources say
Those who work closely with the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program now fear for its future.
www.nbcnews.com
April 2, 2025 at 12:13 AM
You know who championed the program RFK Jr. just decimated? His uncle Sen. Ted Kennedy and his brother Rep. Joe Kennedy, Jr. What a disgrace. www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
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“Americans seem to be quite concerned by how far Trump is going, and most of his signature policies and initiatives appear to be quite unpopular — especially those spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk.” www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Analysis | Trump’s honeymoon is over
New polling shows Trump’s approval ratings declining — and a number of major warning signs appearing.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 21, 2025 at 1:51 AM
“Americans seem to be quite concerned by how far Trump is going, and most of his signature policies and initiatives appear to be quite unpopular — especially those spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk.” www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Chief Justice John Marshall famously wrote in Marbury v. Madison that ""The government of the United States has been... termed a government of laws, and not of men." As @ktumulty.bsky.social points out, without men and women of character, the laws will not enforce themselves.
A constitutional crisis? Nope. Let's call what's happening what it is: a constitutional collapse: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | The Constitution is collapsing. A lack of character is to blame.
The Founders would not have envisioned a Congress so supine in the face of Trump’s barrage.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 6, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Chief Justice John Marshall famously wrote in Marbury v. Madison that ""The government of the United States has been... termed a government of laws, and not of men." As @ktumulty.bsky.social points out, without men and women of character, the laws will not enforce themselves.
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Susan Collins casts a vote against her party only after absolutely assuring herself that her vote won’t matter.
Susan Collins must be very concerned that Susan Collins has announced that she will support Tulsi Gabbard for DNI
February 4, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Susan Collins casts a vote against her party only after absolutely assuring herself that her vote won’t matter.
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“I couldn't have gained 55 pounds back overnight, right? Or even 14 or 10 pounds? I don't even want to think about the scale.” marygracedonaldson.wixsite.com/fightingfood...
It's Time to Really Talk About Body Dysmorphia
Trigger Warning: This post discusses body image and first-hand accounts of body dysmorphia. If these topics are triggering or disturbing for you, feel free to skip this post. In the "before times," I ...
marygracedonaldson.wixsite.com
February 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
“I couldn't have gained 55 pounds back overnight, right? Or even 14 or 10 pounds? I don't even want to think about the scale.” marygracedonaldson.wixsite.com/fightingfood...
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As a result of the new administration's actions, health centers funded by PEPFAR, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, are closing their doors and no longer dispersing medication.
Trump's 'stop-work' order for PEPFAR cuts off anti-HIV drugs for patients
As a result of the new administration's actions, health centers funded by PEPFAR, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, are closing their doors and no longer dispersing medication.
www.npr.org
January 28, 2025 at 11:51 PM
As a result of the new administration's actions, health centers funded by PEPFAR, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, are closing their doors and no longer dispersing medication.
I went to school in DC & have flown into & out of that airport too many times to count. The approach to that City at night is beautiful, you can see the many monuments bathed in light — it's magical.
This flight was so close to being safe on the ground. It is a terrible tragedy.
This flight was so close to being safe on the ground. It is a terrible tragedy.
January 31, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I went to school in DC & have flown into & out of that airport too many times to count. The approach to that City at night is beautiful, you can see the many monuments bathed in light — it's magical.
This flight was so close to being safe on the ground. It is a terrible tragedy.
This flight was so close to being safe on the ground. It is a terrible tragedy.
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(1,2) A MESSAGE TO ALL OF THE TRUMP ENABLERS IN CONGRESS:
The 2026 election began today. After the deranged rant from the current occupant of the White House about the crash and attacking people with disabilities, we know that you will continue to do the wrong thing.
The 2026 election began today. After the deranged rant from the current occupant of the White House about the crash and attacking people with disabilities, we know that you will continue to do the wrong thing.
January 30, 2025 at 6:13 PM
(1,2) A MESSAGE TO ALL OF THE TRUMP ENABLERS IN CONGRESS:
The 2026 election began today. After the deranged rant from the current occupant of the White House about the crash and attacking people with disabilities, we know that you will continue to do the wrong thing.
The 2026 election began today. After the deranged rant from the current occupant of the White House about the crash and attacking people with disabilities, we know that you will continue to do the wrong thing.
I think that #RFKJr could have learned much from his father & his uncles. Perhaps the most important would have been a lesson on health care from his uncle #TedKennedy. x.com/factpostnews...
x.com
x.com
January 30, 2025 at 9:22 AM
I think that #RFKJr could have learned much from his father & his uncles. Perhaps the most important would have been a lesson on health care from his uncle #TedKennedy. x.com/factpostnews...
Please read this article.
“I want someone to step in who cares more about saving the city than saving their careers.”
Los Angeles Is Being Crushed Under the Weight of Inaction www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/o...
“I want someone to step in who cares more about saving the city than saving their careers.”
Los Angeles Is Being Crushed Under the Weight of Inaction www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/o...
Opinion | Los Angeles Is Being Crushed Under the Weight of Inaction
At this point, we’d take concepts of a plan.
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Please read this article.
“I want someone to step in who cares more about saving the city than saving their careers.”
Los Angeles Is Being Crushed Under the Weight of Inaction www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/o...
“I want someone to step in who cares more about saving the city than saving their careers.”
Los Angeles Is Being Crushed Under the Weight of Inaction www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/o...
Happy 2025!!
January 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Happy 2025!!
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Happy new year to the US, Syria, Ukraine, Georgia, and others in your fight for freedom against tyranny!
December 31, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Happy new year to the US, Syria, Ukraine, Georgia, and others in your fight for freedom against tyranny!
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December 21, 2024 at 7:49 PM
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Rosa Parks, who refused to surrender her bus seat to a white passenger, Montgomery, Alabama, today 1955:
December 1, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Rosa Parks, who refused to surrender her bus seat to a white passenger, Montgomery, Alabama, today 1955:
@JasonKander thank you for all that you did while in uniform & for honoring the commitment to never leave anyone behind. This is an inspiring & important story.
@60Minutes
@60Minutes
Full @60minutes.bsky.social story here. www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/jas...
How an Afghan family facing threats put its trust in a U.S. veteran: "You just gamble your entire life"
A veteran helmed a daring plan to help Afghans escape the Taliban after the U.S. withdrawal. The plan relied on a fake wedding and homemade boarding passes.
www.cbsnews.com
December 2, 2024 at 5:54 AM
@JasonKander thank you for all that you did while in uniform & for honoring the commitment to never leave anyone behind. This is an inspiring & important story.
@60Minutes
@60Minutes
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can’t stop thinking about this Mary Oliver poem 🥹
November 28, 2024 at 4:23 AM
can’t stop thinking about this Mary Oliver poem 🥹
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“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
November 27, 2024 at 8:19 AM
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
James Baldwin
James Baldwin