Ridgeway
@ridges.bsky.social
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The tragedy of Rob and Michelle’s deaths are incomprehensible.
I’m hearing Rob’s voice telling us all to do more, to repair the human soul, to repair our hearts, to repair our country, to repair our world, to keep fighting, to keep living for every soul taken from this earth.
I’m hearing Rob’s voice telling us all to do more, to repair the human soul, to repair our hearts, to repair our country, to repair our world, to keep fighting, to keep living for every soul taken from this earth.
December 16, 2025 at 5:44 AM
The tragedy of Rob and Michelle’s deaths are incomprehensible.
I’m hearing Rob’s voice telling us all to do more, to repair the human soul, to repair our hearts, to repair our country, to repair our world, to keep fighting, to keep living for every soul taken from this earth.
I’m hearing Rob’s voice telling us all to do more, to repair the human soul, to repair our hearts, to repair our country, to repair our world, to keep fighting, to keep living for every soul taken from this earth.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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November 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced. If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced. If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?
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this word cloud just slapped on a pink pussy hat and took to the streets
November 10, 2025 at 12:59 AM
this word cloud just slapped on a pink pussy hat and took to the streets
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Re this absurdity on the HUD homepage right now, a federal employee told me:
"I'm fucking pissed that I still have to take annual ethics training and Hatch Act training."
"I'm fucking pissed that I still have to take annual ethics training and Hatch Act training."
September 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Re this absurdity on the HUD homepage right now, a federal employee told me:
"I'm fucking pissed that I still have to take annual ethics training and Hatch Act training."
"I'm fucking pissed that I still have to take annual ethics training and Hatch Act training."
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In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists when unprovoked — what would we call it?
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
September 30, 2025 at 12:01 AM
In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists when unprovoked — what would we call it?
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
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An important piece by @lawfaremedia.org's incoming Public Service Fellow, @michael-feinberg.bsky.social, about the circumstances of his departure from the FBI: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/good...
Goodbye to All That
My resignation from the FBI.
www.lawfaremedia.org
July 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
An important piece by @lawfaremedia.org's incoming Public Service Fellow, @michael-feinberg.bsky.social, about the circumstances of his departure from the FBI: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/good...
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Shall I be plain? I wish the bastards dead
May 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Shall I be plain? I wish the bastards dead
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
freedom.press
March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
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Republicans: [hands giant piece of their constitutional authority and dignity to Trump]
Trump: [cackling, starts to walk off]
A DOOR SLAMS OPEN. The DEMOCRATS are standing tall in the door, their shadows cast long and defiant.
Chuck Schumer: STOP!
Trump: ?
Schumer: you forgot this piece
Trump: [cackling, starts to walk off]
A DOOR SLAMS OPEN. The DEMOCRATS are standing tall in the door, their shadows cast long and defiant.
Chuck Schumer: STOP!
Trump: ?
Schumer: you forgot this piece
March 13, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Republicans: [hands giant piece of their constitutional authority and dignity to Trump]
Trump: [cackling, starts to walk off]
A DOOR SLAMS OPEN. The DEMOCRATS are standing tall in the door, their shadows cast long and defiant.
Chuck Schumer: STOP!
Trump: ?
Schumer: you forgot this piece
Trump: [cackling, starts to walk off]
A DOOR SLAMS OPEN. The DEMOCRATS are standing tall in the door, their shadows cast long and defiant.
Chuck Schumer: STOP!
Trump: ?
Schumer: you forgot this piece
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WIRED spoke to federal staffers across agencies about how Elon Musk's $1 spending limit is crippling their research, resources and more. In many cases, employees are already unable to carry out the basic functions of their job.
Elon Musk’s $1 Spending Limit Is Paralyzing Federal Agencies
The DOGE-mandated credit card freeze is delaying shipments of critical supplies, stalling travel, and stopping employees from doing their jobs.
wrd.cm
March 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM
WIRED spoke to federal staffers across agencies about how Elon Musk's $1 spending limit is crippling their research, resources and more. In many cases, employees are already unable to carry out the basic functions of their job.
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The biggest thing this will do is make it super easy for the ultra rich to cheat on their taxes. That’s the point.
The IRS is preparing to shed as much as 50% of its staff, according to four people familiar with the matter, a significant cut that could jeopardize the agency’s ability to complete its basic mission of collecting taxes.
Trump Administration Pushes to Slash I.R.S. Work Force in Half
Losing half of its employees would severely strap the I.R.S., meaning Americans may have to wait longer to receive tax refunds.
www.nytimes.com
March 5, 2025 at 5:21 AM
The biggest thing this will do is make it super easy for the ultra rich to cheat on their taxes. That’s the point.
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What Just Happened: Musk-OPM Send Email to Federal Employees Asking for Five Accomplishments
Analysis by Professor Nicholas Bednar (@nicholasbednar.bsky.social)
Bottom line up front: The threat of termination by implied resignation is legally invalid.
Analysis by Professor Nicholas Bednar (@nicholasbednar.bsky.social)
Bottom line up front: The threat of termination by implied resignation is legally invalid.
What Just Happened: Musk Sends Email to Federal Employees Asking for Five Accomplishments
The OPM's recent email and online threat by Elon Musk demonstrate that resignations and layoffs will continue — whether lawful or not.
www.justsecurity.org
February 23, 2025 at 2:05 AM
What Just Happened: Musk-OPM Send Email to Federal Employees Asking for Five Accomplishments
Analysis by Professor Nicholas Bednar (@nicholasbednar.bsky.social)
Bottom line up front: The threat of termination by implied resignation is legally invalid.
Analysis by Professor Nicholas Bednar (@nicholasbednar.bsky.social)
Bottom line up front: The threat of termination by implied resignation is legally invalid.
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here’s some guidance on your rights as a probationary federal employees from the excellent firm KCNF:
Probationary Employees Have Rights - Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch, P.C.
Reports that the Trump Administration seeks to fire all probationary employees across the federal government are alarming. And while it is true that federal employees in their probationary periods hav...
kcnfdc.com
February 15, 2025 at 8:51 PM
here’s some guidance on your rights as a probationary federal employees from the excellent firm KCNF:
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"We urge every attorney to join us and insist that our government ... follow the law. It is part of the oath we took when we became lawyers. Whatever your political party or your views, change must be made in the right way. Americans expect no less." www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
The ABA supports the rule of law
It has been three weeks since Inauguration Day. Most Americans recognize that newly elected leaders bring change. That is expected. But most Americans also expect that changes will take place in accor...
www.americanbar.org
February 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
"We urge every attorney to join us and insist that our government ... follow the law. It is part of the oath we took when we became lawyers. Whatever your political party or your views, change must be made in the right way. Americans expect no less." www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
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NEW: I heard from federal employees across various agencies about the internal chaos they're experiencing because of Trump and how they feel going forward in their jobs.
A clear theme? They are scared - and also pissed off and hunkering down to fight.
"Fuck that." www.huffpost.com/entry/federa...
A clear theme? They are scared - and also pissed off and hunkering down to fight.
"Fuck that." www.huffpost.com/entry/federa...
‘Fuck That’: Federal Workers Say They’re Scared But ‘Digging In’ Amid Trump’s Chaos
“Ironically for the Trumpies, bringing us back to the office will make us stronger morale-wise,” said one EPA employee as Trump vowed to purge civil servants.
www.huffpost.com
February 4, 2025 at 12:33 AM
NEW: I heard from federal employees across various agencies about the internal chaos they're experiencing because of Trump and how they feel going forward in their jobs.
A clear theme? They are scared - and also pissed off and hunkering down to fight.
"Fuck that." www.huffpost.com/entry/federa...
A clear theme? They are scared - and also pissed off and hunkering down to fight.
"Fuck that." www.huffpost.com/entry/federa...