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David Seiden
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Just a post of appreciation for Elyse and @chriswillis.bsky.social for writing the catchiest tune that is "Nothing Can Stop Us Now" for Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway!
a cartoon train with the words nothing can stop us now on the bottom
ALT: a cartoon train with the words nothing can stop us now on the bottom
media.tenor.com
April 23, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I used Direct File this year and I thought it was far superior to the private tax software I've used in the past. No doubt the influence of lobbying dollars is in effect here.
Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say
The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program. That's the electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency for free.
apnews.com
April 16, 2025 at 11:52 PM
April 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Priorities, apparently.
April 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
In 2021, I was terminated from my job at Tesla along with 3 others due to "performance." I had been very successful at selling cars, in spite of being forced to perform additional duties outside of my role that impacted my KPIs.
Many federal government employees were dismissed over the holiday weekend as managers confronted a Trump administration demand to fire workers by Tuesday.

In group texts and in online forums, they dubbed the error-ridden run of firings the “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre.”
Trump administration fires thousands for ‘performance’ without evidence, in messy rush
Many probationary employees targeted in latest Trump cuts across agencies had excellent ratings; legal challenges are expected.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 19, 2025 at 5:59 AM
So religious institutions are not only tax exempt, but their schools could also potentially be funded by taxpayer money?
The Supreme Court agreed to consider whether the state of Oklahoma may fund a proposed Catholic charter school, a blockbuster case that could redraw the line between church and state by allowing the government to establish and directly fund religious schools for the first time.
Supreme Court to weigh whether states can allow religious public schools
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider whether the state of Oklahoma may fund a proposed religious charter school, the first of its kind in the country
www.washingtonpost.com
January 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I didn't watch the inauguration, but I choose to believe that @theonion.com's coverage of it is an accurate representation of how it went down.
January 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I think that breath of fresh air is currently blowing a .28
January 15, 2025 at 3:05 AM