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WEST LA! Please help find a friend’s cat!
August 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
WEST LA! Please help find a friend’s cat!
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Per @npr.org, the Department of Homeland Security, in partnership with the White House U.S. DOGE Service, has built a searchable national citizenship register with data from the Social Security Administration & immigration records— without public notice & comment.
Infrastructure for a police state.
Infrastructure for a police state.
The Trump administration is building a national citizenship data system
The Department of Homeland Security, with help from DOGE, has rolled out a tool that purports to be able to check the citizenship status of almost all Americans.
www.npr.org
June 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Per @npr.org, the Department of Homeland Security, in partnership with the White House U.S. DOGE Service, has built a searchable national citizenship register with data from the Social Security Administration & immigration records— without public notice & comment.
Infrastructure for a police state.
Infrastructure for a police state.
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"When we asked the Sam Altman-led company if it had any recommendations for what to do if a loved one suffers a mental health breakdown after using its software, the company had no response."
Well OK!
Well OK!
June 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
"When we asked the Sam Altman-led company if it had any recommendations for what to do if a loved one suffers a mental health breakdown after using its software, the company had no response."
Well OK!
Well OK!
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By a vote of 51-49 the #Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to H.R. 1, Big Beautiful Bill Act.
GOP Senators voting against Paul and Tillis
GOP Senators voting against Paul and Tillis
June 29, 2025 at 3:07 AM
By a vote of 51-49 the #Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to H.R. 1, Big Beautiful Bill Act.
GOP Senators voting against Paul and Tillis
GOP Senators voting against Paul and Tillis
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Emerging from my Saturday hole to say that if you have a GOP senator, you need to call them to oppose Medicaid cuts in their budget bill. If you need to appeal to their mercenary side, note that the funding cut will eviscerate the hospital system, especially in rural communities.
☎️ (202)224-3121
☎️ (202)224-3121
June 29, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Emerging from my Saturday hole to say that if you have a GOP senator, you need to call them to oppose Medicaid cuts in their budget bill. If you need to appeal to their mercenary side, note that the funding cut will eviscerate the hospital system, especially in rural communities.
☎️ (202)224-3121
☎️ (202)224-3121
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I think you all know how important my Saturday rest time is. This is more important. Have a GOP senator? Call the switchboard to save Medicaid.
☎️ (202) 224-3121
☎️ (202) 224-3121
‘Hi, I’m NAME, a constituent in CITY. My zip code is NUMBER. I am asking you to vote no on any version of the budget bill that cuts Medicaid. These cuts will be devastating for rural hospitals in our state that need Medicaid to stay open.’
Do NOT call reps who don’t represent you!
Do NOT call reps who don’t represent you!
June 29, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I think you all know how important my Saturday rest time is. This is more important. Have a GOP senator? Call the switchboard to save Medicaid.
☎️ (202) 224-3121
☎️ (202) 224-3121
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New CBO Analysis Shows Senate Bill Will Cut Medicaid by $930 Billion: A new preliminary analysis by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) shows the Senate reconciliation bill will slash Medicaid by $930 billion — cuts that, added up, are much deeper than those in the package passed by the House.
Senate GOP Keeps Medicaid Cuts, Delays Implementation in Revised ‘Big Beautiful’ Bill
The wildly unpopular “Big Beautiful” reconciliation package has encountered possibly existential challenges,...
talkingpointsmemo.com
June 28, 2025 at 10:47 PM
New CBO Analysis Shows Senate Bill Will Cut Medicaid by $930 Billion: A new preliminary analysis by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) shows the Senate reconciliation bill will slash Medicaid by $930 billion — cuts that, added up, are much deeper than those in the package passed by the House.
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Iowa hospital CEO to GOP: Your cuts "threaten our very survival."
$344B in Medicaid cuts = 19% decline in rural hospital margins.
"A nation that allows its rural hospitals to wither is a nation that abandons its heartland."
$344B in Medicaid cuts = 19% decline in rural hospital margins.
"A nation that allows its rural hospitals to wither is a nation that abandons its heartland."
June 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Iowa hospital CEO to GOP: Your cuts "threaten our very survival."
$344B in Medicaid cuts = 19% decline in rural hospital margins.
"A nation that allows its rural hospitals to wither is a nation that abandons its heartland."
$344B in Medicaid cuts = 19% decline in rural hospital margins.
"A nation that allows its rural hospitals to wither is a nation that abandons its heartland."
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To the surprise of no one, Mike Lee tries to reward his billionaires by sneaking the public land sell off back into the Big Ugly Budget.
If you haven’t called today, CALL NOW! 202-224-3121
Demand your Senators vote NO on the Big Ugly!
www.commondreams.org/news/mike-le...
If you haven’t called today, CALL NOW! 202-224-3121
Demand your Senators vote NO on the Big Ugly!
www.commondreams.org/news/mike-le...
Mike Lee Tries to Sneak Public Land Sale Back Into 'Big, Ugly Bill' Ahead of Senate Vote | Common Dreams
Ahead of an expected vote on Republicans' budget reconciliation package,
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Chair Mike Lee revived his effort to sell off public lands.
www.commondreams.org
June 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
To the surprise of no one, Mike Lee tries to reward his billionaires by sneaking the public land sell off back into the Big Ugly Budget.
If you haven’t called today, CALL NOW! 202-224-3121
Demand your Senators vote NO on the Big Ugly!
www.commondreams.org/news/mike-le...
If you haven’t called today, CALL NOW! 202-224-3121
Demand your Senators vote NO on the Big Ugly!
www.commondreams.org/news/mike-le...
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Voting for the Big Beautiful Bill in the coming days means voting for an effective ten-year ban on states passing AI laws, plus overturning the ~150 existing state regulations already in effect. Makes Congress, which is slow and weak at legislating quick-moving technology, the only body that can.
Big Beautiful Bill AI provision unites an unexpected group of critics
Critics as varied as Marjorie Taylor Greene and the NAACP have come out against the rule, which would prevent states from passing AI regulations for 10 years.
www.nbcnews.com
June 28, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Voting for the Big Beautiful Bill in the coming days means voting for an effective ten-year ban on states passing AI laws, plus overturning the ~150 existing state regulations already in effect. Makes Congress, which is slow and weak at legislating quick-moving technology, the only body that can.
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I know it was naive to think otherwise but I really am surprised at how much mainline, explicit racism is coming from national Republicans this week with effectively zero pushback
June 27, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I know it was naive to think otherwise but I really am surprised at how much mainline, explicit racism is coming from national Republicans this week with effectively zero pushback
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NEW: GOP lawmakers want to nationalize Medicaid work requirements to offset Trump’s proposed tax cuts.
Yet Georgia’s example shows that this could threaten health care for nearly 16 million Americans and cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.
By @savmargaret.bsky.social
Yet Georgia’s example shows that this could threaten health care for nearly 16 million Americans and cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.
By @savmargaret.bsky.social
Congress Is Pushing for a Medicaid Work Requirement. Here’s What Happened When Georgia Tried It.
GOP lawmakers want to nationalize Medicaid work requirements to offset Trump’s proposed tax cuts. Yet Georgia’s example shows that this could threaten health care for nearly 16 million Americans and c...
www.propublica.org
June 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
NEW: GOP lawmakers want to nationalize Medicaid work requirements to offset Trump’s proposed tax cuts.
Yet Georgia’s example shows that this could threaten health care for nearly 16 million Americans and cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.
By @savmargaret.bsky.social
Yet Georgia’s example shows that this could threaten health care for nearly 16 million Americans and cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.
By @savmargaret.bsky.social
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The former president of Children's Health Defense, Lyn Redwood, isn't just presenting at tomorrow's ACIP about thimerosal
We're told that CDC is also going to hire Redwood to work in the agency's Immunization Safety Office
www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-vac...
We're told that CDC is also going to hire Redwood to work in the agency's Immunization Safety Office
www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-vac...
CDC to hire former head of anti-vaccine group founded by RFK Jr.
Lyn Redwood, who spread debunked claims about vaccines, will be in the CDC's Immunization Safety Office, multiple CDC officials tell CBS News.
www.cbsnews.com
June 25, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The former president of Children's Health Defense, Lyn Redwood, isn't just presenting at tomorrow's ACIP about thimerosal
We're told that CDC is also going to hire Redwood to work in the agency's Immunization Safety Office
www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-vac...
We're told that CDC is also going to hire Redwood to work in the agency's Immunization Safety Office
www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-vac...
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People in wheelchairs are getting arrested right now in the Russell Senate Office Building in DC. They showed up to tell Congress not to cut their Medicaid, because they cant afford health care without it. If you look closely you can see the zip ties on their hands. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid
June 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
People in wheelchairs are getting arrested right now in the Russell Senate Office Building in DC. They showed up to tell Congress not to cut their Medicaid, because they cant afford health care without it. If you look closely you can see the zip ties on their hands. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid
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In his hearing today, Emil Bove:
*refused to say Biden won the 2020 election
*disputed or refused to discuss 1) his quid pro quo deal with Eric Adams 2) telling DOJ attys to violate court orders 3) firing DOJ prosecutors tied to J6 cases.
*may have lied under oath www.huffpost.com/entry/emil-b...
*refused to say Biden won the 2020 election
*disputed or refused to discuss 1) his quid pro quo deal with Eric Adams 2) telling DOJ attys to violate court orders 3) firing DOJ prosecutors tied to J6 cases.
*may have lied under oath www.huffpost.com/entry/emil-b...
Trump Court Pick For Lifetime Seat Refuses To Say If Biden Won 2020 Election
The U.S. appeals court nominee claimed it is “political” to say Biden got the majority of votes and Electoral College votes to become president.
www.huffpost.com
June 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
In his hearing today, Emil Bove:
*refused to say Biden won the 2020 election
*disputed or refused to discuss 1) his quid pro quo deal with Eric Adams 2) telling DOJ attys to violate court orders 3) firing DOJ prosecutors tied to J6 cases.
*may have lied under oath www.huffpost.com/entry/emil-b...
*refused to say Biden won the 2020 election
*disputed or refused to discuss 1) his quid pro quo deal with Eric Adams 2) telling DOJ attys to violate court orders 3) firing DOJ prosecutors tied to J6 cases.
*may have lied under oath www.huffpost.com/entry/emil-b...
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Trump's judicial nominee Emil Bove is getting his Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this morning.
Some things to know about Bove.
He is currently deputy AG and a whistleblower claims he told DOJ staff attorneys to say “fuck you” to judges who ruled against them. www.huffpost.com/entry/emil-b...
Some things to know about Bove.
He is currently deputy AG and a whistleblower claims he told DOJ staff attorneys to say “fuck you” to judges who ruled against them. www.huffpost.com/entry/emil-b...
Whistleblower Alleges Trump’s DOJ Told Lawyers To Say ‘F**k You’ To Judges
Emil Bove, who is deputy attorney general and one of Trump’s court picks, allegedly told staff attorneys to say “fuck you” to judges who ruled against them.
www.huffpost.com
June 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Trump's judicial nominee Emil Bove is getting his Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this morning.
Some things to know about Bove.
He is currently deputy AG and a whistleblower claims he told DOJ staff attorneys to say “fuck you” to judges who ruled against them. www.huffpost.com/entry/emil-b...
Some things to know about Bove.
He is currently deputy AG and a whistleblower claims he told DOJ staff attorneys to say “fuck you” to judges who ruled against them. www.huffpost.com/entry/emil-b...
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US Embassy Thailand - All who are applying for an F, M or J nonimmigrant visa must adjust the privacy settings on all of their social media accounts to 'public' for vetting.
June 23, 2025 at 7:27 PM
US Embassy Thailand - All who are applying for an F, M or J nonimmigrant visa must adjust the privacy settings on all of their social media accounts to 'public' for vetting.
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US embassy wants 'every social media username of past five years' on new visa applications jrnl.ie/6740830
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US embassy wants 'every social media username of past five years' on new visa applications
The embassy also wants people to set their social media profiles to public.
jrnl.ie
June 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
US embassy wants 'every social media username of past five years' on new visa applications jrnl.ie/6740830
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🚨🚨🚨 major deadline heading into a heatwave: if you want to apply for financial assistance with A/C from New York State, the deadline is THIS MONDAY, JUNE 23.
more info here!
more info here!
What to Do When Your Apartment Is Too Hot
There is no legal right for air conditioning in New York City as there is with heat in the winter. Still, you can push your landlord to fix your AC — or find a public cooling center.
www.thecity.nyc
June 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
🚨🚨🚨 major deadline heading into a heatwave: if you want to apply for financial assistance with A/C from New York State, the deadline is THIS MONDAY, JUNE 23.
more info here!
more info here!
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Do the right thing: rank me #1, Zohran #2, and DON'T RANK ANDREW CUOMO.
June 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Do the right thing: rank me #1, Zohran #2, and DON'T RANK ANDREW CUOMO.
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If YOUR Democratic senator is on the Judiciary Committee, and you’re wondering if they asked the nominees hard questions in person or uhhhh didn’t bother showing up to the hearing, well, I have some bad news ballsandstrikes.org/nominations/...
June 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
If YOUR Democratic senator is on the Judiciary Committee, and you’re wondering if they asked the nominees hard questions in person or uhhhh didn’t bother showing up to the hearing, well, I have some bad news ballsandstrikes.org/nominations/...
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Why you need to rank Mamdani — even if he’s at #5 — in addition to not ranking Cuomo www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
June 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Why you need to rank Mamdani — even if he’s at #5 — in addition to not ranking Cuomo www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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This has not gotten enough traction. Those with physical or mental disability are under attack by the DoE with a new proposed rule that will deregulate handicapped access to future buildings regulations. Please submit a public comment in opposition. We only have 3 days left!
June 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
This has not gotten enough traction. Those with physical or mental disability are under attack by the DoE with a new proposed rule that will deregulate handicapped access to future buildings regulations. Please submit a public comment in opposition. We only have 3 days left!
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Breaking @propublica.org: Bukele of El Salvador has become one of Trump’s favorite authoritarians, and Trump touts him as a foe of MS-13. But a US investigation has found evidence he has colluded with the gang, even paying it for votes.
www.propublica.org/article/buke...
www.propublica.org/article/buke...
“Delay, Interfere, Undermine”
President Donald Trump has praised Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele as a crime fighter, but new reporting based on interviews and documents reveals how senior Salvadoran officials have impeded a U.S....
www.propublica.org
June 12, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Breaking @propublica.org: Bukele of El Salvador has become one of Trump’s favorite authoritarians, and Trump touts him as a foe of MS-13. But a US investigation has found evidence he has colluded with the gang, even paying it for votes.
www.propublica.org/article/buke...
www.propublica.org/article/buke...
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i've been trying to see what the right wing platforms (even outside of X) are showing people regarding the protests in LA and i am not sure it can be overstated just how much the AI slop is being used to reinforce the idea that downtown is a post-apocalyptic war zone
June 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
i've been trying to see what the right wing platforms (even outside of X) are showing people regarding the protests in LA and i am not sure it can be overstated just how much the AI slop is being used to reinforce the idea that downtown is a post-apocalyptic war zone