Heidi
@playindirt.bsky.social
I like a lot of things, but I love teaching, learning and trees. Working on decolonizing my mind and collectively dreaming of something better. Free 🇸🇩🇨🇩🇵🇸
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The Trump Administration admitted in court that it NEVER should've abducted Kilmar, yet it continues to defy a court order to facilitate his return.
Trump claims there's nothing he can do. But as I wrote to him today, the VP of El Salvador told me explicitly — the ball is in Trump's court:
Trump claims there's nothing he can do. But as I wrote to him today, the VP of El Salvador told me explicitly — the ball is in Trump's court:
April 30, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The Trump Administration admitted in court that it NEVER should've abducted Kilmar, yet it continues to defy a court order to facilitate his return.
Trump claims there's nothing he can do. But as I wrote to him today, the VP of El Salvador told me explicitly — the ball is in Trump's court:
Trump claims there's nothing he can do. But as I wrote to him today, the VP of El Salvador told me explicitly — the ball is in Trump's court:
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We've learned the Trump Administration has ILLEGALLY withheld over $430B in funds approved by Congress — gutting vital services including child care, disaster relief and more.
The courts must continue to hold this lawless president accountable, even if spineless congressional Republicans won't.
The courts must continue to hold this lawless president accountable, even if spineless congressional Republicans won't.
April 30, 2025 at 3:29 AM
We've learned the Trump Administration has ILLEGALLY withheld over $430B in funds approved by Congress — gutting vital services including child care, disaster relief and more.
The courts must continue to hold this lawless president accountable, even if spineless congressional Republicans won't.
The courts must continue to hold this lawless president accountable, even if spineless congressional Republicans won't.
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I’m about to board my flight to El Salvador, where I hope to meet with senior government officials to discuss the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
I also hope to see Kilmar and check on his condition — and remind him that we won’t stop fighting until he’s home.
I also hope to see Kilmar and check on his condition — and remind him that we won’t stop fighting until he’s home.
Headed to El Salvador to meet with government officials and discuss return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
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April 16, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I’m about to board my flight to El Salvador, where I hope to meet with senior government officials to discuss the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
I also hope to see Kilmar and check on his condition — and remind him that we won’t stop fighting until he’s home.
I also hope to see Kilmar and check on his condition — and remind him that we won’t stop fighting until he’s home.
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Republicans just rammed their terrible budget plan through the Senate.
It's never been more clear: they are hell bent on passing a giant tax giveaway for billionaires like Elon Musk at the expense of everybody else. We won't stop fighting.
It's never been more clear: they are hell bent on passing a giant tax giveaway for billionaires like Elon Musk at the expense of everybody else. We won't stop fighting.
Republicans just rammed their terrible budget plan through the Senate
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
youtube.com
April 5, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Republicans just rammed their terrible budget plan through the Senate.
It's never been more clear: they are hell bent on passing a giant tax giveaway for billionaires like Elon Musk at the expense of everybody else. We won't stop fighting.
It's never been more clear: they are hell bent on passing a giant tax giveaway for billionaires like Elon Musk at the expense of everybody else. We won't stop fighting.
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Do you know what would be “efficient”? The U.S. cutting its $850 billion defense budget. It is larger than the next 9 countries combined.
Want to cut costs? The U.S. could withdraw its 800 international military bases and 170,000 troops around the world.
Want to cut costs? The U.S. could withdraw its 800 international military bases and 170,000 troops around the world.
April 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Do you know what would be “efficient”? The U.S. cutting its $850 billion defense budget. It is larger than the next 9 countries combined.
Want to cut costs? The U.S. could withdraw its 800 international military bases and 170,000 troops around the world.
Want to cut costs? The U.S. could withdraw its 800 international military bases and 170,000 troops around the world.
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While many will talk about this being a “win” for Democrats or a “loss” for the GOP and Elon Musk, this is a victory for Wisconsin’s people.
Wisconsin’s farmers, nurses, teachers, retail workers all won tonight.
Wisconsin’s farmers, nurses, teachers, retail workers all won tonight.
April 2, 2025 at 2:32 AM
While many will talk about this being a “win” for Democrats or a “loss” for the GOP and Elon Musk, this is a victory for Wisconsin’s people.
Wisconsin’s farmers, nurses, teachers, retail workers all won tonight.
Wisconsin’s farmers, nurses, teachers, retail workers all won tonight.
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Damn!
Wisconsin hates Elon so much it could be one of his kids.
April 2, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Damn!
As a public special educator for more than 20 this freezes my heart with dread.
educator-https://itep.org/educational-choice-for-children-act-tax-avoidance-private-school-vouchers/
educator-https://itep.org/educational-choice-for-children-act-tax-avoidance-private-school-vouchers/
Shelter Skelter: How the Educational Choice for Children Act Would Use Tax Avoidance to Fuel School Privatization
The Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025 would ostensibly provide a tax break on charitable donations to organizations that give out private K-12 school vouchers. Most of the so-called “contrib...
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March 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
As a public special educator for more than 20 this freezes my heart with dread.
educator-https://itep.org/educational-choice-for-children-act-tax-avoidance-private-school-vouchers/
educator-https://itep.org/educational-choice-for-children-act-tax-avoidance-private-school-vouchers/
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Palestinian journalist Abubaker Abed reports live from the Gaza Strip, where "the corpses of people are now piled up at the morgues, at the hospitals" after Israel's abrupt resumption of attacks on Palestinian civilians.
March 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Palestinian journalist Abubaker Abed reports live from the Gaza Strip, where "the corpses of people are now piled up at the morgues, at the hospitals" after Israel's abrupt resumption of attacks on Palestinian civilians.
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"Endless Trauma": Israeli Strikes Shatter Gaza Ceasefire as Blockade Starves Palestinian Population
“Endless Trauma”: Israeli Strikes Shatter Gaza Ceasefire as Blockade Starves Palestinian Population
We speak with Palestinian journalist Abubaker Abed in Deir al-Balah, who says the civilian population and the medical system cannot handle more war. Israel launched a massive wave of airstrikes overnight...
www.democracynow.org
March 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"Endless Trauma": Israeli Strikes Shatter Gaza Ceasefire as Blockade Starves Palestinian Population
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Ignoring a court order is absolutely unacceptable. He must be held accountable for this contemptible and lawless conduct.
Trump's border czar: "I don't care what the judges think"
"I don't care what the Left thinks. We're coming," he added.
www.axios.com
March 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Ignoring a court order is absolutely unacceptable. He must be held accountable for this contemptible and lawless conduct.
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DOGE recommended firing workers at:
-FDA, which oversees Neuralink
-FAA, which oversees SpaceX
-USAID, which probed Starlink
-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.
"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
-FDA, which oversees Neuralink
-FAA, which oversees SpaceX
-USAID, which probed Starlink
-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.
"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
February 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
DOGE recommended firing workers at:
-FDA, which oversees Neuralink
-FAA, which oversees SpaceX
-USAID, which probed Starlink
-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.
"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
-FDA, which oversees Neuralink
-FAA, which oversees SpaceX
-USAID, which probed Starlink
-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.
"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
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The GOP's plans to pay for their massive tax breaks for the wealthy just dropped, and it's even worse than we imagined. On the chopping block? Medicare and Medicaid, nutrition assistance, income assistance, and more. Here's a look at some of their worst ideas:
January 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The GOP's plans to pay for their massive tax breaks for the wealthy just dropped, and it's even worse than we imagined. On the chopping block? Medicare and Medicaid, nutrition assistance, income assistance, and more. Here's a look at some of their worst ideas:
Robert Kennedy Jr. is a notorious conspiracy theorist who has spent years spreading dangerous misinformation about vaccines and public health. Confirming RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary would endanger millions of Americans. app.sosha.ai/s/YhqM0QFD
Tell your senators to vote NO on RFK Jr.
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January 15, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Robert Kennedy Jr. is a notorious conspiracy theorist who has spent years spreading dangerous misinformation about vaccines and public health. Confirming RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary would endanger millions of Americans. app.sosha.ai/s/YhqM0QFD
I just contacted my senators and urged them to oppose Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Defense Department. Trump's pick would undermine our national security. app.sosha.ai/s/QTj9oJ92
Oppose Trump's pick for Defense Secretary
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January 15, 2025 at 1:34 AM
I just contacted my senators and urged them to oppose Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Defense Department. Trump's pick would undermine our national security. app.sosha.ai/s/QTj9oJ92
Confirming Russell Vought would accelerate Trump’s plans to dismantle our democracy. I just contacted my senators and urged them to oppose Vought's nomination as OMB director. app.sosha.ai/s/nfgbzCXU
Stop the architect of Trump's Project 2025
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January 15, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Confirming Russell Vought would accelerate Trump’s plans to dismantle our democracy. I just contacted my senators and urged them to oppose Vought's nomination as OMB director. app.sosha.ai/s/nfgbzCXU
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Congress faces a choice: Double down on failed policies of the 2017 tax law or chart a path toward a fair economy that works for all.
The choice is clear. Working families shouldn’t foot the bill for handouts to the rich.
@lindsayowens.bsky.social on today's @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social hearing:
The choice is clear. Working families shouldn’t foot the bill for handouts to the rich.
@lindsayowens.bsky.social on today's @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social hearing:
January 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Congress faces a choice: Double down on failed policies of the 2017 tax law or chart a path toward a fair economy that works for all.
The choice is clear. Working families shouldn’t foot the bill for handouts to the rich.
@lindsayowens.bsky.social on today's @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social hearing:
The choice is clear. Working families shouldn’t foot the bill for handouts to the rich.
@lindsayowens.bsky.social on today's @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social hearing:
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Republicans are talking about cutting $2.3 TRILLION from Medicaid.
They also want to spend $5 TRILLION on tax cuts mostly benefiting those at the top.
This is what we call an upward transfer of wealth.
Wake up.
They also want to spend $5 TRILLION on tax cuts mostly benefiting those at the top.
This is what we call an upward transfer of wealth.
Wake up.
January 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Republicans are talking about cutting $2.3 TRILLION from Medicaid.
They also want to spend $5 TRILLION on tax cuts mostly benefiting those at the top.
This is what we call an upward transfer of wealth.
Wake up.
They also want to spend $5 TRILLION on tax cuts mostly benefiting those at the top.
This is what we call an upward transfer of wealth.
Wake up.
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It's 2025.
This is the year that Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Republicans will try to pass tax cuts for the rich and corporations, and pay for it by cutting education, healthcare, food stamps, Social Security, and more.
We can't let them.
This is the year that Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Republicans will try to pass tax cuts for the rich and corporations, and pay for it by cutting education, healthcare, food stamps, Social Security, and more.
We can't let them.
January 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
It's 2025.
This is the year that Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Republicans will try to pass tax cuts for the rich and corporations, and pay for it by cutting education, healthcare, food stamps, Social Security, and more.
We can't let them.
This is the year that Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Republicans will try to pass tax cuts for the rich and corporations, and pay for it by cutting education, healthcare, food stamps, Social Security, and more.
We can't let them.
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A GOP member of the House DOGE Caucus admitted yesterday that cuts to Social Security and Medicare are "on the table".
Don't be fooled: the real mission of DOGE isn't to make government more "efficient".
It's to slash the social safety net on behalf of the billionaires.
Don't be fooled: the real mission of DOGE isn't to make government more "efficient".
It's to slash the social safety net on behalf of the billionaires.
Outside First DOGE Caucus Meeting, Republican Says 'There Will Be Some Cuts' to Social Security | Common Dreams
"I think these should be on the table," GOP Rep. Greg Lopez said of Social Security and Medicare.
www.commondreams.org
December 18, 2024 at 10:00 PM
A GOP member of the House DOGE Caucus admitted yesterday that cuts to Social Security and Medicare are "on the table".
Don't be fooled: the real mission of DOGE isn't to make government more "efficient".
It's to slash the social safety net on behalf of the billionaires.
Don't be fooled: the real mission of DOGE isn't to make government more "efficient".
It's to slash the social safety net on behalf of the billionaires.
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12 GOP-led states could leave nearly 10 million kids at risk of hunger if they reject federal funding for the SUN Bucks food assistance program next month.
Let me be clear: there's nothing "pro-life" about letting millions of children go hungry.
Let me be clear: there's nothing "pro-life" about letting millions of children go hungry.
10 Million Kids at Risk of Hunger Unless GOP-Led States Embrace Summer EBT Program | Common Dreams
"Summer can be the hungriest time for children," said one anti-hunger advocate.
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December 19, 2024 at 12:00 AM
12 GOP-led states could leave nearly 10 million kids at risk of hunger if they reject federal funding for the SUN Bucks food assistance program next month.
Let me be clear: there's nothing "pro-life" about letting millions of children go hungry.
Let me be clear: there's nothing "pro-life" about letting millions of children go hungry.
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"He gave his life for the country and its people."
A Lebanese civil defence officer reassures a child who lost his father in an Israeli air strike during the war.
A Lebanese civil defence officer reassures a child who lost his father in an Israeli air strike during the war.
December 17, 2024 at 8:32 PM
"He gave his life for the country and its people."
A Lebanese civil defence officer reassures a child who lost his father in an Israeli air strike during the war.
A Lebanese civil defence officer reassures a child who lost his father in an Israeli air strike during the war.