Claudia Thomas
@mrstommywommy.bsky.social
Artist, educator, left of center and proud to be woke. Looking for clarity in turmoil. Tell me something I don’t know.
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Congress was denied entry to both the U.S. Department of Education and the Treasury, where Musk staffers blocked the doors. Along with its appropriations responsibilities, Congress holds oversight authority over federal agencies. Blocking congressional access to these agencies is illegal.
February 9, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Congress was denied entry to both the U.S. Department of Education and the Treasury, where Musk staffers blocked the doors. Along with its appropriations responsibilities, Congress holds oversight authority over federal agencies. Blocking congressional access to these agencies is illegal.
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I realized today that Trump, Musk, DOGE, Vance, Miller, Vought and their many collaborators have broken so many laws already that they know they have to destroy our government and entire way of life to stay out of jail. This is all or nothing. We should respond accordingly.
February 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I realized today that Trump, Musk, DOGE, Vance, Miller, Vought and their many collaborators have broken so many laws already that they know they have to destroy our government and entire way of life to stay out of jail. This is all or nothing. We should respond accordingly.
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The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
January 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
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Really love this cartoon from the great Michael De Adder. The outpouring of support coming in has been truly amazing! Thanks everybody!
January 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Really love this cartoon from the great Michael De Adder. The outpouring of support coming in has been truly amazing! Thanks everybody!
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When there weren't enough bank examiners on the beat, SVB and Signature Bank failed, requiring big bailouts.
The FDIC should explain why it’s now axing even more examiners whose job it is to make sure big banks don't crash our economy.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
The FDIC should explain why it’s now axing even more examiners whose job it is to make sure big banks don't crash our economy.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Banking regulator rescinds more than 200 job offers for examiners it needs
A government-wide hiring freeze is adding to a staffing shortage at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., complicating the agency’s efforts to oversee thousands of banks across the country.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM
When there weren't enough bank examiners on the beat, SVB and Signature Bank failed, requiring big bailouts.
The FDIC should explain why it’s now axing even more examiners whose job it is to make sure big banks don't crash our economy.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
The FDIC should explain why it’s now axing even more examiners whose job it is to make sure big banks don't crash our economy.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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do you enjoy knowing that when you deposit money in a US bank, you won't lose that money? nice, right?
it's because bank deposits are insured by FDIC.
i don't know what FDIC ever did to these people, but apparently it too is now on their blow-it-up list:
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
it's because bank deposits are insured by FDIC.
i don't know what FDIC ever did to these people, but apparently it too is now on their blow-it-up list:
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Banking regulator rescinds more than 200 job offers for examiners it needs
A government-wide hiring freeze is adding to a staffing shortage at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., complicating the agency’s efforts to oversee thousands of banks across the country.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 27, 2025 at 10:54 PM
do you enjoy knowing that when you deposit money in a US bank, you won't lose that money? nice, right?
it's because bank deposits are insured by FDIC.
i don't know what FDIC ever did to these people, but apparently it too is now on their blow-it-up list:
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
it's because bank deposits are insured by FDIC.
i don't know what FDIC ever did to these people, but apparently it too is now on their blow-it-up list:
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Sen. Thom Tillis will be remembered by history as a coward. For not, let us work to see that he is defeated in Nov. 2026.
January 28, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Sen. Thom Tillis will be remembered by history as a coward. For not, let us work to see that he is defeated in Nov. 2026.
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“The only remedy for this
is not to let it break you”
Atticus Finch
To Kill A Mockingbird
is not to let it break you”
Atticus Finch
To Kill A Mockingbird
January 20, 2025 at 5:04 AM
“The only remedy for this
is not to let it break you”
Atticus Finch
To Kill A Mockingbird
is not to let it break you”
Atticus Finch
To Kill A Mockingbird
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'The California Fires are a Disaster. The American Cruelty is a Tragedy.'
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/the-califo...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/the-califo...
January 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
'The California Fires are a Disaster. The American Cruelty is a Tragedy.'
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/the-califo...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/the-califo...
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🚨 JUDGE CANNON OVERTURNED
11th Circuit DENIES Trump’s bid to block Jack Smith’s final report, though Cannon’s 3-day hold remains, meaning Garland can’t release it until Sunday or later.
11th Circuit DENIES Trump’s bid to block Jack Smith’s final report, though Cannon’s 3-day hold remains, meaning Garland can’t release it until Sunday or later.
January 10, 2025 at 12:59 AM
🚨 JUDGE CANNON OVERTURNED
11th Circuit DENIES Trump’s bid to block Jack Smith’s final report, though Cannon’s 3-day hold remains, meaning Garland can’t release it until Sunday or later.
11th Circuit DENIES Trump’s bid to block Jack Smith’s final report, though Cannon’s 3-day hold remains, meaning Garland can’t release it until Sunday or later.
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January 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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NYT: “We interviewed an average farming family in Greenland and they expressed optimism for being purchased by the US.”
January 9, 2025 at 11:56 PM
NYT: “We interviewed an average farming family in Greenland and they expressed optimism for being purchased by the US.”
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So, if understand the circumstances and this reporting correctly, the inference to be drawn is that a former Alito clerk asked to have Trump call Alito so Trump could be assured that the clerk would be loyal to Trump despite the clerk’s having worked for … {checks notes} … Bill Barr??
How a Phone Call Drew Alito Into a Trump Loyalty Squabble
(association with Bill Barr is a roadblock to a job in the second Trump admin unless Trump personally okays an exception - a former top aide to Barr and clerk to Alito asked the latter to vouch for him)
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/09/u...
(association with Bill Barr is a roadblock to a job in the second Trump admin unless Trump personally okays an exception - a former top aide to Barr and clerk to Alito asked the latter to vouch for him)
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/09/u...
How a Phone Call Drew Alito Into a Trump Loyalty Squabble
The phone call centered on a former law clerk of Justice Alito’s who in the eyes of the Trump team must prove his loyalty to the president-elect.
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2025 at 4:32 AM
So, if understand the circumstances and this reporting correctly, the inference to be drawn is that a former Alito clerk asked to have Trump call Alito so Trump could be assured that the clerk would be loyal to Trump despite the clerk’s having worked for … {checks notes} … Bill Barr??
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“You must unshackle your mind from the belief that SCOTUS is an impartial arbiter of truth & justice. McConnell, Trump, & Leo cheated, stole, & packed the courts to put their collaborators in place not bc they’d administer justice evenhandedly, but bc they wouldn't.” 🔥
@andrewlseidel.bsky.social
@andrewlseidel.bsky.social
January 9, 2025 at 2:32 AM
“You must unshackle your mind from the belief that SCOTUS is an impartial arbiter of truth & justice. McConnell, Trump, & Leo cheated, stole, & packed the courts to put their collaborators in place not bc they’d administer justice evenhandedly, but bc they wouldn't.” 🔥
@andrewlseidel.bsky.social
@andrewlseidel.bsky.social
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Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post cartoonist Ann Telnaes announces she's quit the paper because her editors wouldn't print a cartoon going after Big Tech and media oligarchs paying tribute to to Trump
A new low in mainstream media's post-Trump meltdown anntelnaes.substack.com/p/why-im-qui...
A new low in mainstream media's post-Trump meltdown anntelnaes.substack.com/p/why-im-qui...
Why I'm quitting the Washington Post
Democracy can't function without a free press
anntelnaes.substack.com
January 4, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post cartoonist Ann Telnaes announces she's quit the paper because her editors wouldn't print a cartoon going after Big Tech and media oligarchs paying tribute to to Trump
A new low in mainstream media's post-Trump meltdown anntelnaes.substack.com/p/why-im-qui...
A new low in mainstream media's post-Trump meltdown anntelnaes.substack.com/p/why-im-qui...
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A serious constitutional crisis is taking place in North Carolina where Republicans are trying to steal a state Supreme Court election by disenfranchising 60,000 voters AFTER the count and recount have showed the Democrat won.
Please watch and share.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5yW...
Please watch and share.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5yW...
BREAKING: North Carolina Supreme Court Blocks Certification, Will Hear Ballot Challenge Case
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
www.youtube.com
January 8, 2025 at 11:55 PM
A serious constitutional crisis is taking place in North Carolina where Republicans are trying to steal a state Supreme Court election by disenfranchising 60,000 voters AFTER the count and recount have showed the Democrat won.
Please watch and share.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5yW...
Please watch and share.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5yW...
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A Supreme Court justice called the president elect and asked him for a favor. Sam Alito needs to recuse from any and all cases to which Donald Trump is a party.
January 8, 2025 at 11:54 PM
A Supreme Court justice called the president elect and asked him for a favor. Sam Alito needs to recuse from any and all cases to which Donald Trump is a party.
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The last one at WaPo should make sure to turn out the lights. It will be darkness, but democracy is already dead over there.
SAYING BYE TO BEZOS: The Washington Post has lost star reporter Josh Dawsey, who will exit Jeff Bezos' embattled newspaper for The Wall Street Journal. WaPo brass tried to retain Dawsey, I'm told, but he had already made up his mind. All the details in @status.news: link.status.news/4gFYU7T
January 6, 2025 at 1:59 AM
The last one at WaPo should make sure to turn out the lights. It will be darkness, but democracy is already dead over there.
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Trump claims Greenland is needed for self defense. Hmmmm, from who?
Answer: Russia
So maybe instead let’s just make sure Russia is defeated in Ukraine?
Makes sense
Answer: Russia
So maybe instead let’s just make sure Russia is defeated in Ukraine?
Makes sense
January 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Trump claims Greenland is needed for self defense. Hmmmm, from who?
Answer: Russia
So maybe instead let’s just make sure Russia is defeated in Ukraine?
Makes sense
Answer: Russia
So maybe instead let’s just make sure Russia is defeated in Ukraine?
Makes sense
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North Carolina…
January 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
North Carolina…
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"This is an effort to invalidate votes, even though there is no indication that they’re fraudulent or that voters would have known they could be problematic..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Analysis | The gravity of a GOP election challenge in N.C.: ‘Invites incredible mischief’
Why the North Carolina Supreme Court allowing the case to proceed two months after the election is so extraordinary.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 8, 2025 at 9:53 PM
"This is an effort to invalidate votes, even though there is no indication that they’re fraudulent or that voters would have known they could be problematic..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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The stock portfolios of more than two dozen members of Congress outperformed the market in 2024.
This isn't due to luck or skill. Lawmakers can use privileged information to trade stocks while they’re supposed to be working for you.
Make no mistake, it’s legalized corruption.
This isn't due to luck or skill. Lawmakers can use privileged information to trade stocks while they’re supposed to be working for you.
Make no mistake, it’s legalized corruption.
Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market in 2024: Report
The stock portfolios of more than two dozen lawmakers once again outperformed the market as bans on congressional stock trading stalled, according to a new report from the trading trackers at Unusu…
thehill.com
January 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The stock portfolios of more than two dozen members of Congress outperformed the market in 2024.
This isn't due to luck or skill. Lawmakers can use privileged information to trade stocks while they’re supposed to be working for you.
Make no mistake, it’s legalized corruption.
This isn't due to luck or skill. Lawmakers can use privileged information to trade stocks while they’re supposed to be working for you.
Make no mistake, it’s legalized corruption.