Congress was denied entry to both the U.S. Department of Education and the Treasury, where Musk staffers blocked the doors. Along with its appropriations responsibilities, Congress holds oversight authority over federal agencies. Blocking congressional access to these agencies is illegal.

People who hate diversity know that on an even playing field they can’t compete. It’s really that simple

It is more important than ever to remember: when some asshole is arguing a right wing talking point in your emotions, don’t get your licks in. Stop imagining you’re the one who’s really gonna make them think. Don’t get distracted. Block. Block. Block.

Yes, it’s in violation of the emoluments clause and there’s no opposition party, but the important thing is that this is the most cursed blunt rotation in the history of the universe

Employees will feel pressure to align with the administration’s goals, even at the expense of ethical or objective decision-making, for fear of termination.

Why is this important? This policy increases job insecurity for federal employees in policy-making roles, pressuring them to align with political goals or risk termination. It discourages dissent, whistleblowing, and independent expertise, fostering a politically driven federal workforce.

The Trump administration’s rebranded Schedule F policy aims to reclassify federal employees in policy roles as at-will, removing civil service protections. This will politicize agencies by allowing dismissals based on political alignment.

Nygren stated that his office has been inundated with calls from citizens describing interactions with agents demanding proof of citizenship, causing fear and anxiety within the community.

This is unacceptable! Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren, reporting that Navajo citizens in Arizona and New Mexico have faced “negative, sometimes traumatizing experiences” with federal agents targeting undocumented immigrants after Trump’s recent immigration orders.

Would this pass? Likely not, but we are not taking anything for granted right now. If you’re not registered to vote, please consider doing so.

Representative Andy Ogles, Republican of Tennessee, has filed a resolution to amend the constitutional term limit for presidents from two terms to three, though only if a president’s first two terms were non-consecutive.

The world sucks, but look at this little baby!

I'm done. This is just gross. The app is uninstalled, and I won't be back. If you can't see what they're doing, you're not paying attention.

“I have too many books”
-judgemental
-boring
-implies impulse-control issues

“The books... they have me.”
- mysterious
- occult
- implies you are at the mercy of a library of books that have gained sentience and are holding you hostage

#readingcommunity