Elizabeth Tafesse
@tafessepdx.bsky.social
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To the kids with disabilities deprived of a teacher's aide—Trump thinks it's not a problem.
To the parents fighting for their kid to be treated equally in the classroom—Trump thinks it's not a problem.
To the teachers in need of resources—Trump thinks it's not a problem.
To the parents fighting for their kid to be treated equally in the classroom—Trump thinks it's not a problem.
To the teachers in need of resources—Trump thinks it's not a problem.
October 23, 2025 at 9:50 PM
To the kids with disabilities deprived of a teacher's aide—Trump thinks it's not a problem.
To the parents fighting for their kid to be treated equally in the classroom—Trump thinks it's not a problem.
To the teachers in need of resources—Trump thinks it's not a problem.
To the parents fighting for their kid to be treated equally in the classroom—Trump thinks it's not a problem.
To the teachers in need of resources—Trump thinks it's not a problem.
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"Last year, the Social Security Inspector General issued a report showing Social Security has a criminal fraud rate of 0.009%.
As a percentage, that's much lower than the 1.4 billion in assets that reportedly went missing on the Tesla balance sheet just last week." - @wyden.senate.gov
As a percentage, that's much lower than the 1.4 billion in assets that reportedly went missing on the Tesla balance sheet just last week." - @wyden.senate.gov
March 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
"Last year, the Social Security Inspector General issued a report showing Social Security has a criminal fraud rate of 0.009%.
As a percentage, that's much lower than the 1.4 billion in assets that reportedly went missing on the Tesla balance sheet just last week." - @wyden.senate.gov
As a percentage, that's much lower than the 1.4 billion in assets that reportedly went missing on the Tesla balance sheet just last week." - @wyden.senate.gov
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On Tuesday night, co-presidents Trump and Musk fired half of the workers at the Education Department.
On Wednesday, FAFSA - the financial aid application for millions of kids who want to go to college - went down.
That’s their idea of efficiency.
On Wednesday, FAFSA - the financial aid application for millions of kids who want to go to college - went down.
That’s their idea of efficiency.
How Education Department layoffs hit student loans, testing, civil rights
The layoffs call into question how agency will be able to handle major operations such as student loans, FAFSA, the Nation’s Report Card and civil rights complaints.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
On Tuesday night, co-presidents Trump and Musk fired half of the workers at the Education Department.
On Wednesday, FAFSA - the financial aid application for millions of kids who want to go to college - went down.
That’s their idea of efficiency.
On Wednesday, FAFSA - the financial aid application for millions of kids who want to go to college - went down.
That’s their idea of efficiency.
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"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little."
—FDR, 1937
—FDR, 1937
March 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little."
—FDR, 1937
—FDR, 1937
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Remember this: Tyranny cannot prevail over people who refuse to succumb to it.
March 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Remember this: Tyranny cannot prevail over people who refuse to succumb to it.
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A grassroots movement is calling on all Americans to abstain from shopping with major retailers tomorrow, February 28, as part of an “economic blackout.”
I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott
I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott
February 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
A grassroots movement is calling on all Americans to abstain from shopping with major retailers tomorrow, February 28, as part of an “economic blackout.”
I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott
I encourage you to join. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/boycott
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And I am an ally. If you are too, let the world know.
February 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
And I am an ally. If you are too, let the world know.
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This is how it’s done.
Gov. Mills: I’ll comply with the state and federal laws
Trump: We are the federal law. You better do it because you’re not going to get any federal funds.
Gov Mills: See you in court
Trump: We are the federal law. You better do it because you’re not going to get any federal funds.
Gov Mills: See you in court
February 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
This is how it’s done.
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We cannot normalize any of this stuff.
February 20, 2025 at 11:54 PM
We cannot normalize any of this stuff.
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Trump on Tuesday night: Promises not to cut Medicaid.
Trump on Wednesday morning: Endorses a GOP plan to cut Medicaid.
You know who’s on track to pay the price for this broken promise? Your grandma in her nursing home.
Trump on Wednesday morning: Endorses a GOP plan to cut Medicaid.
You know who’s on track to pay the price for this broken promise? Your grandma in her nursing home.
February 21, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Trump on Tuesday night: Promises not to cut Medicaid.
Trump on Wednesday morning: Endorses a GOP plan to cut Medicaid.
You know who’s on track to pay the price for this broken promise? Your grandma in her nursing home.
Trump on Wednesday morning: Endorses a GOP plan to cut Medicaid.
You know who’s on track to pay the price for this broken promise? Your grandma in her nursing home.
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BREAKING: Senator Mitch McConnell announces that he will not seek reelection in 2026 — bringing an end to one of the single most destructive political careers in American history.
He will be remembered for his cruelty and greed and for helping pave the wave for MAGA fascism.
Good. Riddance.
He will be remembered for his cruelty and greed and for helping pave the wave for MAGA fascism.
Good. Riddance.
February 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
BREAKING: Senator Mitch McConnell announces that he will not seek reelection in 2026 — bringing an end to one of the single most destructive political careers in American history.
He will be remembered for his cruelty and greed and for helping pave the wave for MAGA fascism.
Good. Riddance.
He will be remembered for his cruelty and greed and for helping pave the wave for MAGA fascism.
Good. Riddance.
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The White House budget office is ordering a pause to all grants and loans disbursed by the federal government, according to an internal memo sent to agencies Monday, creating significant confusion across Washington.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The White House budget office is ordering a pause to all grants and loans disbursed by the federal government, according to an internal memo sent to agencies Monday, creating significant confusion across Washington.
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Late last night, Trump fired the independent inspectors general of at least 12 major federal agencies.
Inspectors general are tasked with rooting out fraud, abuse, and corruption.
Trump wants loyalists in these positions — a key tenant of Project 2025.
Keep paying attention. wapo.st/3Cptwvg
Inspectors general are tasked with rooting out fraud, abuse, and corruption.
Trump wants loyalists in these positions — a key tenant of Project 2025.
Keep paying attention. wapo.st/3Cptwvg
Trump ousts at least 12 independent inspectors general in late-night purge
The dismissals appeared to violate federal law, which requires Congress to receive 30 days’ notice of any intent to fire a Senate-confirmed inspector general.
wapo.st
January 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Late last night, Trump fired the independent inspectors general of at least 12 major federal agencies.
Inspectors general are tasked with rooting out fraud, abuse, and corruption.
Trump wants loyalists in these positions — a key tenant of Project 2025.
Keep paying attention. wapo.st/3Cptwvg
Inspectors general are tasked with rooting out fraud, abuse, and corruption.
Trump wants loyalists in these positions — a key tenant of Project 2025.
Keep paying attention. wapo.st/3Cptwvg
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Here's a great, very simple to read graphic on knowing your rights when facing ICE from @repdangoldman.bsky.social.
More info here, but this gives you the basics: www.nyc.gov/site/immigra...
More info here, but this gives you the basics: www.nyc.gov/site/immigra...
January 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Here's a great, very simple to read graphic on knowing your rights when facing ICE from @repdangoldman.bsky.social.
More info here, but this gives you the basics: www.nyc.gov/site/immigra...
More info here, but this gives you the basics: www.nyc.gov/site/immigra...
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If she can do it, we can all do it.
January 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
If she can do it, we can all do it.
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No study section...no grant reviews
No grant reviews...no grants awarded
No grants awarded...no research
No research...no functional NIH
No grant reviews...no grants awarded
No grants awarded...no research
No research...no functional NIH
All NIH study sections canceled indefinitely. This will halt science and devastate research budgets in universities.
January 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
No study section...no grant reviews
No grant reviews...no grants awarded
No grants awarded...no research
No research...no functional NIH
No grant reviews...no grants awarded
No grants awarded...no research
No research...no functional NIH
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I just reached out to my senators about the NIH situation. If you need to find out how much impact NIH has in your state in terms of dollars in and their economic impact here's a link: www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
NIH In Your State - United For Medical Research
Select a state on the map to see the impact of NIH funding across America.
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org
January 22, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I just reached out to my senators about the NIH situation. If you need to find out how much impact NIH has in your state in terms of dollars in and their economic impact here's a link: www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
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All NIH study sections canceled indefinitely. This will halt science and devastate research budgets in universities.
January 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
All NIH study sections canceled indefinitely. This will halt science and devastate research budgets in universities.
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On Jan. 29th, I'll be hosting a webinar to discuss Transgender and Nonbinary Inclusion. #Inclusion depends on us choosing to celebrate #diversity and make intentional space for our differences. It never depended on a president and it doesn't vanish because this one prefers bigotry and hatred.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Webinar: Protecting Transgender and Nonbinary Inclusion. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
This 30-minute webinar will review fundamentals of creating a gender-inclusive environment where all employees are safe, valued, and included. We will address the political dialogue around “gender ide...
us06web.zoom.us
January 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
On Jan. 29th, I'll be hosting a webinar to discuss Transgender and Nonbinary Inclusion. #Inclusion depends on us choosing to celebrate #diversity and make intentional space for our differences. It never depended on a president and it doesn't vanish because this one prefers bigotry and hatred.
Know your rights
January 22, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Know your rights
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Wisdom from his many years.
January 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Wisdom from his many years.
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Employers can take action now to protect employees. Here are some of my thoughts. What would you add?
Supporting employees in advance of tough times — Huckel Inclusive
by Stephanie Huckel, guest blogger A lot of your employees are nervous right now. Last week, kids started coming home from school with stories of boys telling girls, “Your body, my choice” and you...
www.huckelinclusive.com
November 23, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Employers can take action now to protect employees. Here are some of my thoughts. What would you add?