@petsyrah.bsky.social
Here for The Resistance. Former govt analyst. Love reporting stats and facts.
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Tariff-free joy flows from Canada to the world—receive this heartfelt and positive export from the land of resilience and love. 🍁🧡
(and forward the positive vibes)
(and forward the positive vibes)
March 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Tariff-free joy flows from Canada to the world—receive this heartfelt and positive export from the land of resilience and love. 🍁🧡
(and forward the positive vibes)
(and forward the positive vibes)
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This change will drive people into overcrowded offices for no good reason.
It is part of an ongoing effort, driven by Elon Musk's DOGE, to cause Social Security to collapse.
It is part of an ongoing effort, driven by Elon Musk's DOGE, to cause Social Security to collapse.
Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients
In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures — which will require millions of recipients and applicants to visit agency fi...
apnews.com
March 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
This change will drive people into overcrowded offices for no good reason.
It is part of an ongoing effort, driven by Elon Musk's DOGE, to cause Social Security to collapse.
It is part of an ongoing effort, driven by Elon Musk's DOGE, to cause Social Security to collapse.
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📄 NEW: "Forget The Budget Battle – The Debt Ceiling Is the One to Watch" Democrats face a significant hurdle with the upcoming debt ceiling standoff, coming as soon as May. And they have an important opportunity to shape the outcome. My latest.
america2.news/forget-the-b...
america2.news/forget-the-b...
Forget The Budget Battle – The Debt Ceiling Is the One to Watch
Democrats face a significant hurdle with the upcoming debt ceiling standoff. And they have an important opportunity to shape the outcome.
america2.news
March 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
📄 NEW: "Forget The Budget Battle – The Debt Ceiling Is the One to Watch" Democrats face a significant hurdle with the upcoming debt ceiling standoff, coming as soon as May. And they have an important opportunity to shape the outcome. My latest.
america2.news/forget-the-b...
america2.news/forget-the-b...
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1. EXCLUSIVE
An internal Social Security Administration memo, dated March 13 and obtained by Popular Information, lays out a plan to sabotage the agency.
The memo itself predicts "service disruption," "operational strain," and "budget shortfalls" will result.
Follow this thread for details.
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An internal Social Security Administration memo, dated March 13 and obtained by Popular Information, lays out a plan to sabotage the agency.
The memo itself predicts "service disruption," "operational strain," and "budget shortfalls" will result.
Follow this thread for details.
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EXCLUSIVE: Memo details Trump plan to sabotage the Social Security Administration
An internal Social Security Administration (SSA) memo, sent on March 13 and obtained by Popular Information, details proposed changes to the claims process that would debilitate the agency, cause sign...
popular.info
March 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
1. EXCLUSIVE
An internal Social Security Administration memo, dated March 13 and obtained by Popular Information, lays out a plan to sabotage the agency.
The memo itself predicts "service disruption," "operational strain," and "budget shortfalls" will result.
Follow this thread for details.
🧵
An internal Social Security Administration memo, dated March 13 and obtained by Popular Information, lays out a plan to sabotage the agency.
The memo itself predicts "service disruption," "operational strain," and "budget shortfalls" will result.
Follow this thread for details.
🧵
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Please! So many of just want to do our jobs!!
Asking for reposts is tacky and embarrassing...
But this is real action and we need all the help we can get. Click the link, sign up, then share it everywhere! Even on Musk and Zuck's right-wing amplifying machines.
But this is real action and we need all the help we can get. Click the link, sign up, then share it everywhere! Even on Musk and Zuck's right-wing amplifying machines.
Pledge to Defend our Public Services and Workers!
Elon Musk is trying to steal our federal government — slashing public services, firing civil servants, and handing power to billionaires like himself. It’s illegal, it’s dangerous, and we won’t stand ...
Savepublicservices.com
March 14, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Please! So many of just want to do our jobs!!
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Imagine a world where nations help instead of trying to occupy each other.
We would all be residents of our tiny Earth in this endless universe.
There would be no foreigners anymore.
Think of the joy and belonging that would spread everywhere.
🌟
(Share stories that help people find commonality)
We would all be residents of our tiny Earth in this endless universe.
There would be no foreigners anymore.
Think of the joy and belonging that would spread everywhere.
🌟
(Share stories that help people find commonality)
March 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Imagine a world where nations help instead of trying to occupy each other.
We would all be residents of our tiny Earth in this endless universe.
There would be no foreigners anymore.
Think of the joy and belonging that would spread everywhere.
🌟
(Share stories that help people find commonality)
We would all be residents of our tiny Earth in this endless universe.
There would be no foreigners anymore.
Think of the joy and belonging that would spread everywhere.
🌟
(Share stories that help people find commonality)
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SSA's former Acting Chief of Staff gave a detailed declaration describing the events leading up to DOGE's takeover of SSA.
When I have time, I'll try to write a summary of the key points.
Pretty much everyone with a Social Security Number has a case to sue DOGE for violating their privacy rights.
When I have time, I'll try to write a summary of the key points.
Pretty much everyone with a Social Security Number has a case to sue DOGE for violating their privacy rights.
storage.courtlistener.com
March 9, 2025 at 6:58 PM
SSA's former Acting Chief of Staff gave a detailed declaration describing the events leading up to DOGE's takeover of SSA.
When I have time, I'll try to write a summary of the key points.
Pretty much everyone with a Social Security Number has a case to sue DOGE for violating their privacy rights.
When I have time, I'll try to write a summary of the key points.
Pretty much everyone with a Social Security Number has a case to sue DOGE for violating their privacy rights.
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It's the entire email list for all DOGE employees. Have fun!
March 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
It's the entire email list for all DOGE employees. Have fun!
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BREAKING: Social Security Administration employees receive an email announcing "significant workforce reductions" and encouraging retirements and resignations.
Previously sources have stated that cuts could hit 50% of the workforce
prospect.org/health/2025-...
Previously sources have stated that cuts could hit 50% of the workforce
prospect.org/health/2025-...
“Significant Workforce Reductions” Underway at Social Security Administration
An agency-wide email announces the organizational restructuring and encourages employees to retire or resign.
prospect.org
February 28, 2025 at 12:23 AM
BREAKING: Social Security Administration employees receive an email announcing "significant workforce reductions" and encouraging retirements and resignations.
Previously sources have stated that cuts could hit 50% of the workforce
prospect.org/health/2025-...
Previously sources have stated that cuts could hit 50% of the workforce
prospect.org/health/2025-...
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"This is nothing more than a backdoor benefit cut and an insult to Americans who have paid into the system and earned their Social Security." - Rep. John Larson
Official Installed by Trump Moves to 'Demolish' Social Security Administration | Common Dreams
"This is nothing more than a backdoor benefit cut and an insult to Americans who have paid into the system and earned their Social Security—all to pay for trillions in new tax cuts for the wealthy," s...
www.commondreams.org
February 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
"This is nothing more than a backdoor benefit cut and an insult to Americans who have paid into the system and earned their Social Security." - Rep. John Larson
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"It is no exaggeration to say this will kill people—mainly people who are elderly, disabled and/or poor. Society’s most vulnerable sit in the crosshairs of our nation’s wealthiest people who have absolutely everything, but somehow always want more."
The full force of this administration’s destruction is about to hit
Once social security checks stop showing up, millions of Americans will finally understand the scope.
www.thehandbasket.co
February 27, 2025 at 4:13 AM
"It is no exaggeration to say this will kill people—mainly people who are elderly, disabled and/or poor. Society’s most vulnerable sit in the crosshairs of our nation’s wealthiest people who have absolutely everything, but somehow always want more."
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This is evil. Actually, actively evil.
Breaking: FDA's March meeting to select flu shot strains for 2025-2026 season has been canceled per email sent to committee members, a VRBPAC member told me. drug companies need about 6 months leeway to make shots in time for fall vax campaigns. #healthpolicy
February 27, 2025 at 12:54 AM
This is evil. Actually, actively evil.
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Union email just came through. Acting commissioner Dudek is rumored to have requested a plan to reduce SSA staff by 50%. While this is unconfirmed, I cannot stress enough how devastating this would be for the millions of people who depend on us. This would cripple our ability to serve the public. 💔
February 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Union email just came through. Acting commissioner Dudek is rumored to have requested a plan to reduce SSA staff by 50%. While this is unconfirmed, I cannot stress enough how devastating this would be for the millions of people who depend on us. This would cripple our ability to serve the public. 💔
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It’s not too late to stop this disaster. We urge everyone to call their members of Congress at 202-224-3121 and tell them that local Social Security offices must stay open and fully staffed.
February 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
It’s not too late to stop this disaster. We urge everyone to call their members of Congress at 202-224-3121 and tell them that local Social Security offices must stay open and fully staffed.
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The Social Security Administration is already chronically understaffed. Now, the Trump Administration wants to demolish it.
Contrary to what Elon Musk and his acolytes may believe, AI chatbots are no substitute for in-person service from a human being.
Contrary to what Elon Musk and his acolytes may believe, AI chatbots are no substitute for in-person service from a human being.
BREAKING: Two sources tell @theprospect.bsky.social that the acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration has asked for a plan for cuts to 50% of the workforce, including at the 1,200 field offices that serve millions of beneficiaries.
prospect.org/health/socia...
prospect.org/health/socia...
Social Security Administration Could Cut Half Its Workforce
Sources tell the Prospect that a meeting called for a 50 percent reduction in an agency that millions rely on for benefit implementation.
prospect.org
February 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The Social Security Administration is already chronically understaffed. Now, the Trump Administration wants to demolish it.
Contrary to what Elon Musk and his acolytes may believe, AI chatbots are no substitute for in-person service from a human being.
Contrary to what Elon Musk and his acolytes may believe, AI chatbots are no substitute for in-person service from a human being.
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Arizona AG Kris Mayes, New Mexico AG Raul Torrez, and Oregon AG Dan Rayfield will begin holding Community Impact Hearings — a national series of townhalls "to hear from the public about the impact of federal firings and DOGE funding freezes across the country."
The first will be in Phoenix March 5.
The first will be in Phoenix March 5.
February 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Arizona AG Kris Mayes, New Mexico AG Raul Torrez, and Oregon AG Dan Rayfield will begin holding Community Impact Hearings — a national series of townhalls "to hear from the public about the impact of federal firings and DOGE funding freezes across the country."
The first will be in Phoenix March 5.
The first will be in Phoenix March 5.
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Congressional Republicans tried to pull a fast one. They called off the budget vote that cuts healthcare for over 38 million children and just put it back up after everyone left to try and make some Democrats miss the vote. Many Dems are voting by card to keep the vote open. I just did mine.
February 26, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Congressional Republicans tried to pull a fast one. They called off the budget vote that cuts healthcare for over 38 million children and just put it back up after everyone left to try and make some Democrats miss the vote. Many Dems are voting by card to keep the vote open. I just did mine.
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Leland Dudek, Social Security Administration acting commissioner, responded to Musk's email w/ 5 agency accomplishments—and proudly added 5 of his own.
"This past week I have personally led SSA to terminate 14 employees & reassign other SSA probationary employees to focus on mission-critical work"
"This past week I have personally led SSA to terminate 14 employees & reassign other SSA probationary employees to focus on mission-critical work"
February 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Leland Dudek, Social Security Administration acting commissioner, responded to Musk's email w/ 5 agency accomplishments—and proudly added 5 of his own.
"This past week I have personally led SSA to terminate 14 employees & reassign other SSA probationary employees to focus on mission-critical work"
"This past week I have personally led SSA to terminate 14 employees & reassign other SSA probationary employees to focus on mission-critical work"
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Moving forward. Let’s hope we can go somewhere with this.
I've contacted Constitutional Attorney and Expert and the ACLU both via Blue Sky.
I've asked for advice on moving ahead with a suit for Intentional Emotional Distress.
Or the possibility of just regular people joining an existing suit.
Let you know.
#resist #fuckitdriveon
I've asked for advice on moving ahead with a suit for Intentional Emotional Distress.
Or the possibility of just regular people joining an existing suit.
Let you know.
#resist #fuckitdriveon
February 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Moving forward. Let’s hope we can go somewhere with this.
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The Heritage Foundation (project 2025 idiots) are looking for new interns, they'll need to manually review all applications, you can sign up here: heritageinternship.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a28...
And if you don't have an email address, you can create one for free here: proton.me/mail
And if you don't have an email address, you can create one for free here: proton.me/mail
The Heritage Foundation Young Leaders Program - Summer 2025 Heritage Internship
The Heritage Foundation Young Leaders Program
heritageinternship.applicantstack.com
February 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The Heritage Foundation (project 2025 idiots) are looking for new interns, they'll need to manually review all applications, you can sign up here: heritageinternship.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a28...
And if you don't have an email address, you can create one for free here: proton.me/mail
And if you don't have an email address, you can create one for free here: proton.me/mail
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All my fellow Canadians this petition to have Elon Musk
Dual citizenship revoked here in Canada just went live 2.5 days ago & it's already had over 110k signatures.
Please help share this and sign.
🇨🇦💙
#charactermatters
#justicematters
#MuskisaFraud
#Canadianstrong
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Dual citizenship revoked here in Canada just went live 2.5 days ago & it's already had over 110k signatures.
Please help share this and sign.
🇨🇦💙
#charactermatters
#justicematters
#MuskisaFraud
#Canadianstrong
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Petition e-5353 - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
February 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
All my fellow Canadians this petition to have Elon Musk
Dual citizenship revoked here in Canada just went live 2.5 days ago & it's already had over 110k signatures.
Please help share this and sign.
🇨🇦💙
#charactermatters
#justicematters
#MuskisaFraud
#Canadianstrong
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Dual citizenship revoked here in Canada just went live 2.5 days ago & it's already had over 110k signatures.
Please help share this and sign.
🇨🇦💙
#charactermatters
#justicematters
#MuskisaFraud
#Canadianstrong
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
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New — I wrote about how the 5 bullets email is nothing but an escalation of Musk and the Trump administration’s psychological war on federal workers.
Read here:
Read here:
Move fast and break people
For Elon Musk's government, the psychological warfare is the point.
www.thehandbasket.co
February 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
New — I wrote about how the 5 bullets email is nothing but an escalation of Musk and the Trump administration’s psychological war on federal workers.
Read here:
Read here: