Tom Ellett
@tellett.bsky.social
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At the center of legal challenges against Trump's executive actions is whether he's telling federal agencies to violate a key legal standard established nearly 80 years ago.
Trump's executive actions are getting challenged as 'arbitrary.' What does that mean?
At the center of legal challenges against Trump's executive actions is whether he's telling federal agencies to violate a key legal standard established nearly 80 years ago.
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February 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
At the center of legal challenges against Trump's executive actions is whether he's telling federal agencies to violate a key legal standard established nearly 80 years ago.
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The National Institutes of Health has dramatically changed its grant-making terms by limiting how much it will disperse for costs such as equipment and administration.
NIH announces new funding policy that rattles medical researchers
The National Institutes of Health has dramatically changed its grant-making terms by limiting how much it will disperse for costs such as equipment and administration.
www.npr.org
February 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The National Institutes of Health has dramatically changed its grant-making terms by limiting how much it will disperse for costs such as equipment and administration.
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Several Democratic lawmakers were denied entry to the U.S. Department of Education on Friday. It was the fourth agency this week that federal employees blocked congressional Democrats from entering.
Democratic Lawmakers Denied Entry to the Department of Education
It was the fourth agency this week that federal employees blocked congressional Democrats from entering amid a push to shutter government agencies and dramatically cut the federal work force.
www.nytimes.com
February 9, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Several Democratic lawmakers were denied entry to the U.S. Department of Education on Friday. It was the fourth agency this week that federal employees blocked congressional Democrats from entering.
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Fantastic thread by IL-06's very own.
To all those saying "shouldn't we root out government inefficiency? What's wrong with DOGE?" a quick background on Constitutional law and why the WAY it is being violated exposes the true motives of the criminals:
February 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Fantastic thread by IL-06's very own.
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"Some Democrats in a new generation are punching back hard, and in so doing, showing their colleagues how to overcome their reputation for spineless dithering," writes Guardian US columnist Margaret Sullivan.
Here’s how Democrats should fight back against Trump | Margaret Sullivan
Democrats in a new generation are punching back hard. And, in so doing, showing their colleagues how to overcome their reputation for dithering
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2025 at 11:51 PM
"Some Democrats in a new generation are punching back hard, and in so doing, showing their colleagues how to overcome their reputation for spineless dithering," writes Guardian US columnist Margaret Sullivan.
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is it woke to want to end cancer?
NEW: The N.I.H. will cut about $4 Billion from federal research grants that support cancer, virus and heart disease research.
#Project2025 called for the cuts to end subsidies to "leftist" university agendas.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/u...
#Project2025 called for the cuts to end subsidies to "leftist" university agendas.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/u...
Deep Cuts to Medical Research Funds Could Hobble University Budgets
Grants from the National Institutes of Health come with additional money for overhead. Proposed funding cuts would leave colleges with large budget gaps.
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2025 at 3:15 AM
is it woke to want to end cancer?
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A federal judge on Saturday temporarily restricted access by Elon Musk’s government efficiency program to the Treasury Department’s payment and data systems, saying there was a risk of “irreparable harm.” www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/n...
February 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A federal judge on Saturday temporarily restricted access by Elon Musk’s government efficiency program to the Treasury Department’s payment and data systems, saying there was a risk of “irreparable harm.” www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/n...
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Republicans want to slash Medicaid — a death sentence for thousands of Americans. Medicaid provides health care to more than 37 million kids, funding for 2/3 of seniors in nursing homes & is 40% of the revenue for community health centers.
We must EXPAND Medicaid, not cut it.
We must EXPAND Medicaid, not cut it.
February 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Republicans want to slash Medicaid — a death sentence for thousands of Americans. Medicaid provides health care to more than 37 million kids, funding for 2/3 of seniors in nursing homes & is 40% of the revenue for community health centers.
We must EXPAND Medicaid, not cut it.
We must EXPAND Medicaid, not cut it.
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
How Americans and the world handle Donald Trump "will determine much about the next four years, and it will ask much from all of us," the New York Times editorial board writes. "We must meet the moment."
Read more here: nyti.ms/4hrd4Kd
How Americans and the world handle Donald Trump "will determine much about the next four years, and it will ask much from all of us," the New York Times editorial board writes. "We must meet the moment."
Read more here: nyti.ms/4hrd4Kd
Opinion | Now Is Not the Time to Tune Out
Trump’s presidency demands your attention.
nyti.ms
February 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
How Americans and the world handle Donald Trump "will determine much about the next four years, and it will ask much from all of us," the New York Times editorial board writes. "We must meet the moment."
Read more here: nyti.ms/4hrd4Kd
How Americans and the world handle Donald Trump "will determine much about the next four years, and it will ask much from all of us," the New York Times editorial board writes. "We must meet the moment."
Read more here: nyti.ms/4hrd4Kd
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Here's what the decision by America's favorite sports league tells us about "anticipatory obedience."
The NFL is removing 'End Racism' from its Super Bowl end zone
Here's what the decision by America's favorite sports league tells us about "anticipatory obedience."
www.npr.org
February 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Here's what the decision by America's favorite sports league tells us about "anticipatory obedience."
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Welcome to the resistance! Over 1 million brave souls have answered the call this week. The Empire—Trump’s administration and Musk—may believe its grip is unbreakable, but every day, more join our ranks. We’ve always known—tomorrow, there will be more of us.
February 9, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Welcome to the resistance! Over 1 million brave souls have answered the call this week. The Empire—Trump’s administration and Musk—may believe its grip is unbreakable, but every day, more join our ranks. We’ve always known—tomorrow, there will be more of us.
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We're in the midst of a constitutional crisis.
The world's richest man is effectively orchestrating a coup.
At the very least, Senate Dems should not be confirming any of Trump’s nominees for any agency while this power grab continues.
Nothing should be "business as usual."
The world's richest man is effectively orchestrating a coup.
At the very least, Senate Dems should not be confirming any of Trump’s nominees for any agency while this power grab continues.
Nothing should be "business as usual."
February 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We're in the midst of a constitutional crisis.
The world's richest man is effectively orchestrating a coup.
At the very least, Senate Dems should not be confirming any of Trump’s nominees for any agency while this power grab continues.
Nothing should be "business as usual."
The world's richest man is effectively orchestrating a coup.
At the very least, Senate Dems should not be confirming any of Trump’s nominees for any agency while this power grab continues.
Nothing should be "business as usual."
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URGENT, TODAY AT 3 PM: No one elected Elon Musk or his cronies to office. Next, they're setting out to attack the Department of Labor.
If you’re in D.C., join us at the US DOL to make our voices heard: Keep billionaires out of the DOL!
If you’re in D.C., join us at the US DOL to make our voices heard: Keep billionaires out of the DOL!
February 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
URGENT, TODAY AT 3 PM: No one elected Elon Musk or his cronies to office. Next, they're setting out to attack the Department of Labor.
If you’re in D.C., join us at the US DOL to make our voices heard: Keep billionaires out of the DOL!
If you’re in D.C., join us at the US DOL to make our voices heard: Keep billionaires out of the DOL!
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Gwynne Wilcox has sued Trump over her firing last week, describing it as an “unprecedented and illegal” attempt to strip the agency of its independence.
Dismissed labor official sues Trump and NLRB chair over firing
Gwynne Wilcox says her dismissal from National Labor Relations Board was ‘blatant violation’ of law
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Gwynne Wilcox has sued Trump over her firing last week, describing it as an “unprecedented and illegal” attempt to strip the agency of its independence.
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Unaccountable billionaires are trying to fire the federal workforce and gut essential programs that working people rely on every day.
@deptofworkers.bsky.social is here to fight back and hold Elon Musk accountable for his anti-worker, anti-union actions. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/u...
@deptofworkers.bsky.social is here to fight back and hold Elon Musk accountable for his anti-worker, anti-union actions. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/u...
A.F.L.-C.I.O. Pushes Back on Elon Musk’s Campaign Against Federal Workers
The campaign by the nation’s largest federation of unions is called the Department of People Who Work for a Living, a play on Mr. Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Unaccountable billionaires are trying to fire the federal workforce and gut essential programs that working people rely on every day.
@deptofworkers.bsky.social is here to fight back and hold Elon Musk accountable for his anti-worker, anti-union actions. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/u...
@deptofworkers.bsky.social is here to fight back and hold Elon Musk accountable for his anti-worker, anti-union actions. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/u...
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📢 Hey hey, ho ho, Elon Musk has got to go! 📢
We're making it loud and clear—KEEP DOGE out of DOL! Our freedoms are not for sale. Say it with us: Unelected billionaires have no place in the Department of Labor. #DOGEoutofDOL
We're making it loud and clear—KEEP DOGE out of DOL! Our freedoms are not for sale. Say it with us: Unelected billionaires have no place in the Department of Labor. #DOGEoutofDOL
February 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
📢 Hey hey, ho ho, Elon Musk has got to go! 📢
We're making it loud and clear—KEEP DOGE out of DOL! Our freedoms are not for sale. Say it with us: Unelected billionaires have no place in the Department of Labor. #DOGEoutofDOL
We're making it loud and clear—KEEP DOGE out of DOL! Our freedoms are not for sale. Say it with us: Unelected billionaires have no place in the Department of Labor. #DOGEoutofDOL
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BILLIONAIRES OUT, WORKERS IN!
We’re out at the Department of Labor showing Elon Musk’s DOGE that the labor movement will stand up to any attack on our workplace rights.
We’re out at the Department of Labor showing Elon Musk’s DOGE that the labor movement will stand up to any attack on our workplace rights.
February 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
BILLIONAIRES OUT, WORKERS IN!
We’re out at the Department of Labor showing Elon Musk’s DOGE that the labor movement will stand up to any attack on our workplace rights.
We’re out at the Department of Labor showing Elon Musk’s DOGE that the labor movement will stand up to any attack on our workplace rights.
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An ethics complaint has been filed against Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel, who is running for Wisconsin Supreme Court. At issue are allegations that Schimel has been directly fundraising.
www.wuwm.com/government-p...
www.wuwm.com/government-p...
www.wuwm.com
February 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
An ethics complaint has been filed against Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel, who is running for Wisconsin Supreme Court. At issue are allegations that Schimel has been directly fundraising.
www.wuwm.com/government-p...
www.wuwm.com/government-p...
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To America’s 2.3 million federal employees:
Don’t accept a buyout.
Neither Musk nor even Trump has the legal authority to make such an offer.
And even if they did, would you trust them to follow through on it?
Sincerely,
Robert Reich
Former U.S.Secretary of Labor
Don’t accept a buyout.
Neither Musk nor even Trump has the legal authority to make such an offer.
And even if they did, would you trust them to follow through on it?
Sincerely,
Robert Reich
Former U.S.Secretary of Labor
February 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
To America’s 2.3 million federal employees:
Don’t accept a buyout.
Neither Musk nor even Trump has the legal authority to make such an offer.
And even if they did, would you trust them to follow through on it?
Sincerely,
Robert Reich
Former U.S.Secretary of Labor
Don’t accept a buyout.
Neither Musk nor even Trump has the legal authority to make such an offer.
And even if they did, would you trust them to follow through on it?
Sincerely,
Robert Reich
Former U.S.Secretary of Labor
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Think firing the entire federal workforce will save America money?
Federal civilian employees account for just 4% of the federal budget. Even if someone like Musk—or any president—fired all of us, it wouldn’t make much of a dent in government spending. Don’t fall for it.
Federal civilian employees account for just 4% of the federal budget. Even if someone like Musk—or any president—fired all of us, it wouldn’t make much of a dent in government spending. Don’t fall for it.
February 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Think firing the entire federal workforce will save America money?
Federal civilian employees account for just 4% of the federal budget. Even if someone like Musk—or any president—fired all of us, it wouldn’t make much of a dent in government spending. Don’t fall for it.
Federal civilian employees account for just 4% of the federal budget. Even if someone like Musk—or any president—fired all of us, it wouldn’t make much of a dent in government spending. Don’t fall for it.
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When President Trump announced his proposal for the U.S. to take ownership of Gaza, he shocked even senior members of his own White House and government. His administration hadn't done even the most basic planning to examine the feasibility of the idea, people with knowledge of the discussions said.
Inside Trump’s Hastily Written Proposal to ‘Own’ Gaza
Although the president had been talking about the idea for weeks, there had been no meetings on the subject, and senior members of his government were taken by surprise.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
When President Trump announced his proposal for the U.S. to take ownership of Gaza, he shocked even senior members of his own White House and government. His administration hadn't done even the most basic planning to examine the feasibility of the idea, people with knowledge of the discussions said.
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Federal health workers are expressing fear and alarm after a website called “DEI Watch List” published the photos, names and public information of a number of workers across health agencies, describing them at one point as “targets.” The website lists mostly Black employees.
Federal health workers terrified after 'DEI' website publishes list of 'targets'
Federal health workers are expressing fear and alarm after a website called “DEI Watch List” published the photos, names and public information of a number of workers across health agencies.
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February 5, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Federal health workers are expressing fear and alarm after a website called “DEI Watch List” published the photos, names and public information of a number of workers across health agencies, describing them at one point as “targets.” The website lists mostly Black employees.
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Since Trump’s inauguration, a posse of cocksure young engineers answering to Elon Musk have stormed through Washington DC. The young men, who are all under the age of 26, have almost no government experience.
How a posse of young engineers helped Musk infiltrate the world’s biggest aid agency
Takeover of USAid agency by Doge operatives seen as a pilot for a large-scale overhaul of the federal government
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Since Trump’s inauguration, a posse of cocksure young engineers answering to Elon Musk have stormed through Washington DC. The young men, who are all under the age of 26, have almost no government experience.
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Folks, this is a five alarm fire.
Congress must stop Trump and Elon's coup.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
This isn't just a battle for checks and balances.
It's a battle between democracy and dictatorship.
Congress must stop Trump and Elon's coup.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
This isn't just a battle for checks and balances.
It's a battle between democracy and dictatorship.
Stop Elon Musk’s Coup
YouTube video by Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
February 5, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Folks, this is a five alarm fire.
Congress must stop Trump and Elon's coup.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
This isn't just a battle for checks and balances.
It's a battle between democracy and dictatorship.
Congress must stop Trump and Elon's coup.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
This isn't just a battle for checks and balances.
It's a battle between democracy and dictatorship.