Steph G
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Steph G
@sgrimes12.bsky.social
Community Advocate, Humanitarian, Mother & Wife
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This is WILD.

In case you can't make it out, Musk's kid is saying "You're not the president and you need to go away."

I WONDER WHERE HE COULD HAVE GOTTEN THAT IDEA FROM.
February 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
It’s about time! It’s beyond time for Democrats in the US Senate to use their power to obstruct, delay, and disrupt these appointments. Happy to see this and hope to see more of it from his Democratic colleagues!

www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz puts a hold on Trump's State Department nominees
The move comes after Elon Musk said he and Trump would shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development.
www.nbcnews.com
February 4, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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If you are a federal worker being offered a buyout, I would advise against taking it.

Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.

But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.

They aren’t firing for a reason.
January 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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/P7ebLH8c
Stop the architect of Trump's Project 2025
app.sosha.ai
February 3, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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BREAKING: Education Department workers were placed on leave after attending a diversity training they were encouraged to take during President Trump’s first term, union says, a union official told NBC News.
Education Dept. workers put on leave after taking diversity training during Trump's 1st term, union says
A letter to the affected employees obtained by NBC News said they would continue to receive their full salaries and benefits and would not be required to do any work-related tasks.
www.nbcnews.com
February 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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‘Enough is enough’: Trump tariffs inspire economic patriotism in Canada

https://www.ft.com/content/3f8985c4-fbad-42f4-b91b-2ddb12c6c54d
‘Enough is enough’: Trump tariffs inspire economic patriotism in Canada
US president’s aggressive actions have kick-started a ‘Buy Canadian’ campaign across the border
www.ft.com
February 2, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Local & County offices are more important than ever! Join us on Friday 2/21 to gather with fellow community members & meet 2025 candidates ❄️
January 27, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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International Criminal Court prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Taliban leaders, accused of crimes against humanity for widespread discrimination against women and girls reut.rs/40kMNG4
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants against Taliban leaders
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor on Thursday said he had applied for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders in Afghanistan, including Haibatullah Akhundzada, accused of crimes against humanity for widespread discrimination against women and girls.
reut.rs
January 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Gov. Kristi Noem, President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Homeland Security Department, chose not to deploy South Dakota's National Guard after historic flooding there last year. The move shocked residents after her earlier decisions to spend millions to send troops to the U.S.-Mexico border.
Kristi Noem Sent Troops to Border, but Not to Flood Victims in South Dakota
President-elect Donald J. Trump picked the South Dakota governor to head the Homeland Security Department, which includes the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
“…the 15-member body is poised to see significant turnover this year, as one of council’s first true progressives plans to step aside, along with its longest-serving Democrat and most prominent Republican”.

www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...
Change is coming to Allegheny County Council, with multiple seats opening up
The 15-member body is poised to see significant turnover this year, as one of council’s first true progressives plans to step aside, along with its longest-serving Democrat and most prominent Republic...
www.wesa.fm
January 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM