Ruth Anne Resnicow
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Likes: Cats, reading, art, music, democracy, beers with friends, baking
Dislikes: Do I really need to explain this?
Dislikes: Do I really need to explain this?
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“We have a duty to tell the public what’s going on,” one park ranger said. “If that’s saying, ‘We just don’t have the staff to stay open and that’s what these firings are doing,’ I think the people have a right to know.”
By @anjeanette-damon.bsky.social
By @anjeanette-damon.bsky.social
Curious How Trump’s Cost Cutting Could Affect Your National Park Visit? You Might Not Get a Straight Answer.
National Park Service staff have received talking points ordering them to describe layoffs as “workforce management actions” and to reassure visitors that changes resulting from the cuts won’t impede…
propub.li
March 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
“We have a duty to tell the public what’s going on,” one park ranger said. “If that’s saying, ‘We just don’t have the staff to stay open and that’s what these firings are doing,’ I think the people have a right to know.”
By @anjeanette-damon.bsky.social
By @anjeanette-damon.bsky.social
This gets better and better.
March 18, 2025 at 7:30 AM
This gets better and better.
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here's today's post: "Donny doesn’t want to hear about your devastating storms, he’s too busy golfing" — the Commander-in-Cheat had a Very Special weekend
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Donny doesn’t want to hear about your devastating storms, he’s too busy golfing
the Commander-in-Cheat had a Very Special weekend
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March 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
here's today's post: "Donny doesn’t want to hear about your devastating storms, he’s too busy golfing" — the Commander-in-Cheat had a Very Special weekend
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Who's really running DOGE?
The White House says an obscure bureaucrat, Amy Gleason, has been administrator since day one.
“I don’t know who Amy Gleason even is,” said one person who’s worked closely with DOGE’s leadership.
Or Steve Davis, who appears to be administering day-to-day operations?
The White House says an obscure bureaucrat, Amy Gleason, has been administrator since day one.
“I don’t know who Amy Gleason even is,” said one person who’s worked closely with DOGE’s leadership.
Or Steve Davis, who appears to be administering day-to-day operations?
With Gleason in place, Musk would be potentially shielded from some legal responsibility and questions about conflicts, experts say.
One person who has been in meetings with Gleason said, “I get the sense that Amy is in the role of scapegoat.”
One person who has been in meetings with Gleason said, “I get the sense that Amy is in the role of scapegoat.”
Who’s Running the DOGE Wrecking Machine: The World’s Richest Man or a Little-Known Bureaucrat?
Insiders tell ProPublica that Amy Gleason is only in charge on paper, while Musk’s top lieutenants really run DOGE. One person who has been in meetings with Gleason described her as having “little to…
propub.li
March 18, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Who's really running DOGE?
The White House says an obscure bureaucrat, Amy Gleason, has been administrator since day one.
“I don’t know who Amy Gleason even is,” said one person who’s worked closely with DOGE’s leadership.
Or Steve Davis, who appears to be administering day-to-day operations?
The White House says an obscure bureaucrat, Amy Gleason, has been administrator since day one.
“I don’t know who Amy Gleason even is,” said one person who’s worked closely with DOGE’s leadership.
Or Steve Davis, who appears to be administering day-to-day operations?
I'm *entitled* to SSI because I've paid into my policy all my life; like any insurance, you pay for it til you need it.
We CANNOT go back to the days of elderly people eating dog food because that's all they can afford.
Next on the block will be HUD, leaving disabled & elderly persons homeless.
We CANNOT go back to the days of elderly people eating dog food because that's all they can afford.
Next on the block will be HUD, leaving disabled & elderly persons homeless.
There were howls of protest and denial from the GOP any time we pointed out that Republicans want to cut Social Security.
Now the most powerful official in the White House goes on TV and calls it "the big one to eliminate."
Now the most powerful official in the White House goes on TV and calls it "the big one to eliminate."
Elon Musk says he wants to “eliminate” programs like Social Security and Medicare: “Entitlements... That’s the big one to eliminate”
March 12, 2025 at 8:29 AM
I'm *entitled* to SSI because I've paid into my policy all my life; like any insurance, you pay for it til you need it.
We CANNOT go back to the days of elderly people eating dog food because that's all they can afford.
Next on the block will be HUD, leaving disabled & elderly persons homeless.
We CANNOT go back to the days of elderly people eating dog food because that's all they can afford.
Next on the block will be HUD, leaving disabled & elderly persons homeless.
@asfried.bsky.social IKYMI
There are two transgender girls in the state of Maine competing in girls’ sports.
There are now SIX federal agencies investigating the state.
Here is our latest @propublica.org story with @bangordailynews.bsky.social
www.propublica.org/article/main...
There are now SIX federal agencies investigating the state.
Here is our latest @propublica.org story with @bangordailynews.bsky.social
www.propublica.org/article/main...
Two Transgender Girls, Six Federal Agencies. How Trump Is Trying to Pressure Maine Into Obedience.
Maine said it wouldn’t break state law to follow President Donald Trump’s order barring transgender girls from playing girls’ sports. Then came a barrage of investigations and threats targeting the st...
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March 12, 2025 at 8:08 AM
@asfried.bsky.social IKYMI
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NEW: The closure effectively hobbles the VA’s efforts to investigate and eliminate long-standing racial inequities that the department itself has acknowledged.
“The consequences will be dire, wide-reaching and deadly,” an advocate for Black veterans said.
By @vernalcoleman.bsky.social
“The consequences will be dire, wide-reaching and deadly,” an advocate for Black veterans said.
By @vernalcoleman.bsky.social
The Office That Investigates Disparities in Veterans’ Care Is Being “Liquidated”
The closure effectively hobbles the VA’s efforts to investigate and eliminate long-standing racial inequities that the department itself has acknowledged. “The consequences will be dire, wide-reaching...
propub.li
March 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
NEW: The closure effectively hobbles the VA’s efforts to investigate and eliminate long-standing racial inequities that the department itself has acknowledged.
“The consequences will be dire, wide-reaching and deadly,” an advocate for Black veterans said.
By @vernalcoleman.bsky.social
“The consequences will be dire, wide-reaching and deadly,” an advocate for Black veterans said.
By @vernalcoleman.bsky.social
March 11, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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Anonymous has entered the fight against fascism. They already took X down three times today. This should be fun to watch play out…
March 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Anonymous has entered the fight against fascism. They already took X down three times today. This should be fun to watch play out…
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That is exactly true.
March 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
That is exactly true.
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Listen to our Editor-in-Chief @sengelberg.bsky.social break down the source for the claim that only 6% of federal employees are working full time in their offices, and why the untrue statistic matters.
📽️: @carissaqmb.bsky.social
📽️: @carissaqmb.bsky.social
When an Untrue Stat Shapes Federal Policy
YouTube video by ProPublica
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March 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Listen to our Editor-in-Chief @sengelberg.bsky.social break down the source for the claim that only 6% of federal employees are working full time in their offices, and why the untrue statistic matters.
📽️: @carissaqmb.bsky.social
📽️: @carissaqmb.bsky.social
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The FAA approved another launch before the last crash investigation was completed — and it ended in another disaster.
Why is SpaceX getting a free pass from DOGE cuts? 🤔
Why is SpaceX getting a free pass from DOGE cuts? 🤔
March 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The FAA approved another launch before the last crash investigation was completed — and it ended in another disaster.
Why is SpaceX getting a free pass from DOGE cuts? 🤔
Why is SpaceX getting a free pass from DOGE cuts? 🤔
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here's today's post: "which fucking imbecile is running this country?" — your guess is as good as anyone’s.
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which fucking imbecile is running this country?
your guess is as good as anyone’s
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March 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
here's today's post: "which fucking imbecile is running this country?" — your guess is as good as anyone’s.
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More waste, fraud, and abuse from Elon Musk.
Why isn't DOGE cutting gov't funding for this unproductive company?
Why isn't DOGE cutting gov't funding for this unproductive company?
SPACEX LOSES CONTROL OF STARSHIP IN SPACE MINUTES AFTER LAUNCH, WITH ENGINES SHUTTING DOWN - COMPANY LIVE STREAM
March 7, 2025 at 12:12 AM
More waste, fraud, and abuse from Elon Musk.
Why isn't DOGE cutting gov't funding for this unproductive company?
Why isn't DOGE cutting gov't funding for this unproductive company?
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The military is plans to scrub photos of the Enola Gay, one of the bombers that dropped an atomic bomb on Japan, from its website as part of its purge of diversity content.
It's among more than 26,000 images that the Pentagon plans to delete.
apnews.com/article/dei-...
It's among more than 26,000 images that the Pentagon plans to delete.
apnews.com/article/dei-...
March 7, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The military is plans to scrub photos of the Enola Gay, one of the bombers that dropped an atomic bomb on Japan, from its website as part of its purge of diversity content.
It's among more than 26,000 images that the Pentagon plans to delete.
apnews.com/article/dei-...
It's among more than 26,000 images that the Pentagon plans to delete.
apnews.com/article/dei-...
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If you or anyone you know was among those axed by DOGE at the CFPB or any other federal agency, don't hesitate to reach out to @propublica.org 👇
www.propublica.org/tips/
www.propublica.org/tips/
📣 D.C., our truck is back.
Today at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, fired workers were given just 15 minutes to pack up their desks. As always, we're here to listen and meet people where they are.
👉 Reach out at propublica.org/tips or on Signal at 917-512-0201.
Today at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, fired workers were given just 15 minutes to pack up their desks. As always, we're here to listen and meet people where they are.
👉 Reach out at propublica.org/tips or on Signal at 917-512-0201.
March 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
If you or anyone you know was among those axed by DOGE at the CFPB or any other federal agency, don't hesitate to reach out to @propublica.org 👇
www.propublica.org/tips/
www.propublica.org/tips/
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Hello #federalemployees. @propublica.org wants to hear your stories.
📣 D.C., our truck is back.
Today at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, fired workers were given just 15 minutes to pack up their desks. As always, we're here to listen and meet people where they are.
👉 Reach out at propublica.org/tips or on Signal at 917-512-0201.
Today at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, fired workers were given just 15 minutes to pack up their desks. As always, we're here to listen and meet people where they are.
👉 Reach out at propublica.org/tips or on Signal at 917-512-0201.
March 6, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Hello #federalemployees. @propublica.org wants to hear your stories.
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Great job alert: ProPublica is hiring a computational journalist, "someone who will use technology and data to identify and unlock stories that would otherwise be out of reach."
Salary: $120K-$140K
Remote: ✅
Come join us!
Salary: $120K-$140K
Remote: ✅
Come join us!
Computational Journalist
New York, New York, United States
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March 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Great job alert: ProPublica is hiring a computational journalist, "someone who will use technology and data to identify and unlock stories that would otherwise be out of reach."
Salary: $120K-$140K
Remote: ✅
Come join us!
Salary: $120K-$140K
Remote: ✅
Come join us!
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here's today's post: "Donny’s tariffs are already a fucktacular shit-show" — tariffs are paused! no, they’re on! no, wait—
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Donny’s tariffs are already a fucktacular shit-show
tariffs are paused! no, they’re on! no, wait—
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March 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
here's today's post: "Donny’s tariffs are already a fucktacular shit-show" — tariffs are paused! no, they’re on! no, wait—
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I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
We're not done yet | 18F
18f.org
March 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
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Reposted by Ruth Anne Resnicow
The Trump administration keeps reciting the statistic that only 6% of federal employees are working full time in their offices.
That’s astoundingly low — and completely untrue.
Here’s how an online survey was taken out of context to perpetuate a myth:
That’s astoundingly low — and completely untrue.
Here’s how an online survey was taken out of context to perpetuate a myth:
The Trump Administration Keeps Citing an Untrue Stat as It Targets Federal Workers
A “survey of our niche audience for our niche audience” was the source for the claim that only 6% of federal employees are working full time in their offices. The number isn’t true. Why do…
propub.li
March 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Trump administration keeps reciting the statistic that only 6% of federal employees are working full time in their offices.
That’s astoundingly low — and completely untrue.
Here’s how an online survey was taken out of context to perpetuate a myth:
That’s astoundingly low — and completely untrue.
Here’s how an online survey was taken out of context to perpetuate a myth: