Michelle
@n2thegarden.bsky.social
Loving life mostly, with a few occasional grumbles. Gardening is life. Passionate about justice in all forms. Find something joyful every day. Open to new adventures and ideas. No patience for bias bigotry discrimination intolerance prejudice stupidity
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"While Trump retains the ceremonial position of Head of State, signing executive orders with flourish and basking in symbolic pageantry, Musk has effectively become Head of Government, wielding unprecedented control over federal agencies." -@johnron.bsky.social
The False Prophet of Government Efficiency
Elon Musk has been anointed as the architect of federal government reform, a position that would be laughable if it weren't so dangerous.
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March 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"While Trump retains the ceremonial position of Head of State, signing executive orders with flourish and basking in symbolic pageantry, Musk has effectively become Head of Government, wielding unprecedented control over federal agencies." -@johnron.bsky.social
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Watch our full interview with Seattle-based activist @valeriecosta.bsky.social ⤵️
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Tesla Takedown: Trump & Musk Lash Out at Protest Movement
We speak with Valerie Costa, an organizer behind the grassroots Tesla Takedown movement peacefully protesting outside Tesla showrooms to oppose billionaire owner Elon Musk’s role in government. Since…
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March 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Watch our full interview with Seattle-based activist @valeriecosta.bsky.social ⤵️
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Tesla Takedown, the protest movement urging people to boycott Elon Musk's car company, continues to gain momentum across the United States.
March 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Tesla Takedown, the protest movement urging people to boycott Elon Musk's car company, continues to gain momentum across the United States.
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My family and I moved from Texas to Las Vegas in 2014. From the entertainment options to the outdoor adventures, it's been a great place to live.
We moved our family from Texas to Las Vegas. It's been a surprisingly great place to live for the past 11 years.
My family and I moved from Texas to Las Vegas in 2014. From the entertainment options to the outdoor adventures, it's been a great place to live.
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March 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
My family and I moved from Texas to Las Vegas in 2014. From the entertainment options to the outdoor adventures, it's been a great place to live.
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The New Hampshire law, which is in effect pending court challenges, is the latest and strictest iteration of Republican-backed laws targeting unlawful non-citizen voting, which is already prohibited and extremely rare. www.instagram.com/p/DHJo7eApFNI/
March 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The New Hampshire law, which is in effect pending court challenges, is the latest and strictest iteration of Republican-backed laws targeting unlawful non-citizen voting, which is already prohibited and extremely rare. www.instagram.com/p/DHJo7eApFNI/
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Demonstrators affiliated with a progressive Jewish activist group packed into Trump Tower on Thursday to protest the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student. Nearly 100 of the protesters were later arrested, according to the police. nyti.ms/4bRGVtn
March 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Demonstrators affiliated with a progressive Jewish activist group packed into Trump Tower on Thursday to protest the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student. Nearly 100 of the protesters were later arrested, according to the police. nyti.ms/4bRGVtn
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NEW: Trump administration takes its plan to end birthright citizenship to the Supreme Court, asking to narrow nationwide injunctions blocking the president's order.
Trump takes his plan to end birthright citizenship to the Supreme Court
The administration wants the court to limit the scope of lower court rulings against his executive order that would end automatic birthright citizenship.
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March 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
NEW: Trump administration takes its plan to end birthright citizenship to the Supreme Court, asking to narrow nationwide injunctions blocking the president's order.
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A civil service law requires an administrative agency to hear complaints. Judges have thrown out lawsuits from unions, saying the courts lack power to block layoffs.
Fired federal workers can fight their dismissals, but there's a catch
A civil service law requires an administrative agency to hear complaints. Judges have thrown out lawsuits from unions, saying the courts lack power to block layoffs.
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March 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
A civil service law requires an administrative agency to hear complaints. Judges have thrown out lawsuits from unions, saying the courts lack power to block layoffs.
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Joan Baez appeared on the debut episode of John Mulaney’s new Netflix talk show “Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney,” and took the opportunity to speak her mind.
Joan Baez makes fiery debut on John Mulaney’s live Netflix talk show: ‘Democracy is going up in flames’ | CNN
Joan Baez appeared on the debut episode of John Mulaney’s new Netflix talk show “Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney,” and took the opportunity to speak her mind.
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March 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Joan Baez appeared on the debut episode of John Mulaney’s new Netflix talk show “Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney,” and took the opportunity to speak her mind.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Trump’s nominee to oversee the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, may have “significantly” underpaid Medicare and Social Security taxes in recent years, according to a memo from Democratic staff on the Senate Finance Committee.
Dr. Mehmet Oz may have underpaid Medicare and Social Security taxes, Senate Democratic memo finds
The report comes as Oz, Trump's nominee to lead the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is set to face a Senate confirmation hearing Friday.
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March 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Trump’s nominee to oversee the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, may have “significantly” underpaid Medicare and Social Security taxes in recent years, according to a memo from Democratic staff on the Senate Finance Committee.
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Opinion: For most of recent history, colleges have been insulated from too much control by the state. Ending that arrangement will be bad for everyone, including racial and ethnic minorities. chroni.cl/4240f3k
Opinion | Trump’s Attack On Columbia Does Not Make Me Safer
Threats to the constitutional order imperil minorities, including Jews.
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March 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Opinion: For most of recent history, colleges have been insulated from too much control by the state. Ending that arrangement will be bad for everyone, including racial and ethnic minorities. chroni.cl/4240f3k
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Over 250 people have been infected with measles this year and two people have died.
The scientifically proven way to get the widespread outbreak of measles under control is to increase vaccination rates. But instead, RFK Jr. is spreading misinformation about the safety of vaccines.
The scientifically proven way to get the widespread outbreak of measles under control is to increase vaccination rates. But instead, RFK Jr. is spreading misinformation about the safety of vaccines.
As measles cases soar, RFK Jr. declares war on science
Over 250 people across multiple states have been infected with measles this year and two people have died. The vast majority of these cases are centered in areas with low vaccination rates. According ...
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March 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Over 250 people have been infected with measles this year and two people have died.
The scientifically proven way to get the widespread outbreak of measles under control is to increase vaccination rates. But instead, RFK Jr. is spreading misinformation about the safety of vaccines.
The scientifically proven way to get the widespread outbreak of measles under control is to increase vaccination rates. But instead, RFK Jr. is spreading misinformation about the safety of vaccines.
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NEW: Nearly 100 people were arrested after protesters gathered at Trump Tower in Manhattan to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University alumnus who was detained by immigration authorities on Saturday.
Nearly 100 arrested at Trump Tower during protest supporting Mahmoud Khalil
Protesters carries signs reading "Free Mahmoud Khalil," "Fight Nazis not students" and "You can't deport a movement."
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March 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
NEW: Nearly 100 people were arrested after protesters gathered at Trump Tower in Manhattan to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University alumnus who was detained by immigration authorities on Saturday.
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"Doing a North Korea–style everything-is-good-news thing because nobody wants to give him the bad news."
'Nobody wants to give bad news': Analyst claims Trump being kept in 'bubble' by handlers
During his first term as president, Donald Trump bitterly clashed with a long list of conservative Republicans who served in his administration — including those he chose for secretary of state (Rex T...
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March 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
"Doing a North Korea–style everything-is-good-news thing because nobody wants to give him the bad news."
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Polls show that small business optimism has plummeted in the wake of Trump’s tariff rollercoaster.
When asked, “What’s your message to them?” Trump bragged about General Motors, Facebook, and Apple—none of which count as small businesses.
When asked, “What’s your message to them?” Trump bragged about General Motors, Facebook, and Apple—none of which count as small businesses.
Trump Has Delusional Answer for Small Businesses Scared About Tariffs
Donald Trump bragged about some of his Silicon Valley buddies when asked about small businesses.
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March 13, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Polls show that small business optimism has plummeted in the wake of Trump’s tariff rollercoaster.
When asked, “What’s your message to them?” Trump bragged about General Motors, Facebook, and Apple—none of which count as small businesses.
When asked, “What’s your message to them?” Trump bragged about General Motors, Facebook, and Apple—none of which count as small businesses.
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And yet it sounds likely @schumer.senate.gov and the rest of the invertebrates are going to let them pass it anyway just to avoid it. The rule of law is out the window and democratic leadership is worried about how they look. WTAF? It was a good run, America, but Kruschev seems to have won. #Krasnov
March 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
And yet it sounds likely @schumer.senate.gov and the rest of the invertebrates are going to let them pass it anyway just to avoid it. The rule of law is out the window and democratic leadership is worried about how they look. WTAF? It was a good run, America, but Kruschev seems to have won. #Krasnov
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#MAGAGOP IS AT FAULT!
This Bill-HAD NO #Democrat INPUT!
IT IS NOT a CR, that keeps the government open, to give Full Congress time to negotiate legislation that can pass!
It's An Executive Branch Power Play, that Does Not Respect that the Power Of The Purse-is with the Congress!
BLAME MAGAGOP!
This Bill-HAD NO #Democrat INPUT!
IT IS NOT a CR, that keeps the government open, to give Full Congress time to negotiate legislation that can pass!
It's An Executive Branch Power Play, that Does Not Respect that the Power Of The Purse-is with the Congress!
BLAME MAGAGOP!
March 12, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Because some waffles think they can earn credit with an R trying to meet them in the middle...they must have the memory of a goldfish because they will never return the favour when it counts.
There's likely no impact either way with the current count, so why drink the Kool aid now?
There's likely no impact either way with the current count, so why drink the Kool aid now?
March 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Because some waffles think they can earn credit with an R trying to meet them in the middle...they must have the memory of a goldfish because they will never return the favour when it counts.
There's likely no impact either way with the current count, so why drink the Kool aid now?
There's likely no impact either way with the current count, so why drink the Kool aid now?
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They all need a spine.
March 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
They all need a spine.
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SHARE! SHARE! SHARE!
Anyone/everything with this message. We have ONE day to keep them from cowering.
Anyone/everything with this message. We have ONE day to keep them from cowering.
March 13, 2025 at 4:40 AM
SHARE! SHARE! SHARE!
Anyone/everything with this message. We have ONE day to keep them from cowering.
Anyone/everything with this message. We have ONE day to keep them from cowering.
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It's time to SHUT IT DOWN! Tell your Democratic senator to vote NO on cloture and stop the Republicans' terrible continuing budget resolution from becoming law.
Read more, then call your senator: 202.224.3121.
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#AltGov #ShutItDown #GovernmentShutdown #NoCloture
Read more, then call your senator: 202.224.3121.
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#AltGov #ShutItDown #GovernmentShutdown #NoCloture
March 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Elizabeth Warren says “I don’t see how anyone could vote for” the CR
March 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Elizabeth Warren says “I don’t see how anyone could vote for” the CR
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"Our caucus is unified," says Schumer.
Team Fight has won the CR battle in the Senate Democratic caucus.
Team Fight has won the CR battle in the Senate Democratic caucus.
Schumer on Senate floor: "Funding the government should be a bipartisan effort, but Republicans chose a partisan path"
"Because of that Republicans do not have the votes in the Senate to invoke cloture on the House CR. Our caucus is unified" on the month-long CR
"Because of that Republicans do not have the votes in the Senate to invoke cloture on the House CR. Our caucus is unified" on the month-long CR
March 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
"Our caucus is unified," says Schumer.
Team Fight has won the CR battle in the Senate Democratic caucus.
Team Fight has won the CR battle in the Senate Democratic caucus.
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House Democrats are very clear: We’re asking Senate Democrats to vote no on this CR, which is not clean.
March 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
House Democrats are very clear: We’re asking Senate Democrats to vote no on this CR, which is not clean.