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Here's the thing - our public officials champion things we the people care about. Personal vendettas strike at the heart of constituents and will come back to bite you.
President Trump has his eyes on the Presidio, a clear dig at San Francisco and Nancy Pelosi, his critics say. Got to interview the former Speaker today, and she did not mince words. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/u...
Trump Targets the Presidio Trust in San Francisco, a Pelosi Achievement
President Trump seeks to significantly pare back the Presidio Trust, which oversees a signature park near the Golden Gate Bridge.
www.nytimes.com
February 21, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Here's the thing - our public officials champion things we the people care about. Personal vendettas strike at the heart of constituents and will come back to bite you.
If educators are wondering what the application of this language will mean, here it is. They've flipped the use of discrimination so it's being used to silence voices from marginalized communities. What this is needs to be named. It's censorship that's meant to re-establish old power structures.
DODEA adds lessons to ‘do not use’ list sent to schools worldwide
www.stripes.com
February 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
If educators are wondering what the application of this language will mean, here it is. They've flipped the use of discrimination so it's being used to silence voices from marginalized communities. What this is needs to be named. It's censorship that's meant to re-establish old power structures.
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What began as an accidental misspelling or an online joke has soared into a cultural phenomenon.
Don't give a hoot about sports? The Superb Owl might be for you
What began as an accidental misspelling or an online joke has soared into a cultural phenomenon.
www.npr.org
February 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
What began as an accidental misspelling or an online joke has soared into a cultural phenomenon.
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Unions representing federal workers sued the Treasury Department and its head, Scott Bessent, on Monday in an effort to block Elon Musk and his team from accessing the federal payment system.
Unions Sue to Block Musk’s Access to Treasury Payment Data
The suit was the latest effort by unions representing federal workers to push back against Trump administration directives aimed at undermining the federal bureaucracy.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Unions representing federal workers sued the Treasury Department and its head, Scott Bessent, on Monday in an effort to block Elon Musk and his team from accessing the federal payment system.
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A former executive at the bulk store told Fox News that the company has always strived to hire a diverse workforce that represents America.
Former Costco executive hits back at DEI criticism: "Who we are"
www.newsweek.com
February 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
A former executive at the bulk store told Fox News that the company has always strived to hire a diverse workforce that represents America.
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is bucking against President Trump's policies and has announced continued support for DEI in the league.
Roger Goodell Goes Against Donald Trump, Announces NFL DEI Will Continue
www.newsweek.com
February 3, 2025 at 10:06 PM
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is bucking against President Trump's policies and has announced continued support for DEI in the league.
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Under the Trump administration, the U.S. agency that funds aid projects has faced layoffs, a stop action order for most aid efforts and a disruption of its website. Now Elon Musk says it should 'die.'
Why does Musk want USAID 'to die'? And why did its website disappear?
Under the Trump administration, the U.S. agency that funds aid projects has faced layoffs, a stop action order for most aid efforts and a disruption of its website. Now Elon Musk says it should 'die.'
www.npr.org
February 2, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Under the Trump administration, the U.S. agency that funds aid projects has faced layoffs, a stop action order for most aid efforts and a disruption of its website. Now Elon Musk says it should 'die.'
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UPDATE: President Trump fired two Democratic EEOC commissioners and an NLRB board member, hobbling two independent agencies that are tasked with enforcing worker protections.
Trump fires EEOC and labor board officials, setting up legal fight
President Trump fired two Democratic EEOC commissioners and an NLRB board member, hobbling two independent agencies that are tasked with enforcing worker protections.
www.npr.org
January 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
UPDATE: President Trump fired two Democratic EEOC commissioners and an NLRB board member, hobbling two independent agencies that are tasked with enforcing worker protections.
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Instagram and Facebook have recently blurred, blocked or removed posts from two abortion pill providers. Instagram also suspended the accounts of several abortion pill providers and hid the providers from appearing in search and recommendations. nyti.ms/4h3PF1x
January 24, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Instagram and Facebook have recently blurred, blocked or removed posts from two abortion pill providers. Instagram also suspended the accounts of several abortion pill providers and hid the providers from appearing in search and recommendations. nyti.ms/4h3PF1x
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Small California schools brace for layoffs as Congress slashes funding for rural education
Republican lawmakers cut the federal funding for rural schools, frustrating residents in those areas, many of whom voted for Donald Trump.
calmatters.org
January 17, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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