V. Major
@the-majors.bsky.social
Professional photographer, mom to 2 funny boys and married to my best friend.
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This is a coup! U.S. Institute for Peace called the DC police on the Musk team members in an effort to stop them from trespassing because the institute has control of its own building and the land it sits on. But instead, the DC police allowed them to enter and kicked out the institute’s officials.
March 18, 2025 at 1:47 AM
This is a coup! U.S. Institute for Peace called the DC police on the Musk team members in an effort to stop them from trespassing because the institute has control of its own building and the land it sits on. But instead, the DC police allowed them to enter and kicked out the institute’s officials.
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For the good of the Nation. 🤢 🇺🇸 🤢
If your Senator is a Republican, remind them that Ayn Rand depended on Social Security and Medicare.
(h/t @owdle77.bsky.social)
If your Senator is a Republican, remind them that Ayn Rand depended on Social Security and Medicare.
(h/t @owdle77.bsky.social)
Conservative Darling Ayn Rand Died Loving Government Handouts
A new book reveals that Ayn Rand, the late conservative author and opponent of the welfare state, actually relied quite heavily on welfare programs.
www.good.is
March 12, 2025 at 3:30 AM
For the good of the Nation. 🤢 🇺🇸 🤢
If your Senator is a Republican, remind them that Ayn Rand depended on Social Security and Medicare.
(h/t @owdle77.bsky.social)
If your Senator is a Republican, remind them that Ayn Rand depended on Social Security and Medicare.
(h/t @owdle77.bsky.social)
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Trump is slashing another 1,000 jobs at NOAA.
The National Weather Service, which is part of NOAA, provides life saving weather forecasting in the US.
A study found that for every $1 invested in NWS, it produces $73 in value to Americans.
Again, this isn't about efficiency.
The National Weather Service, which is part of NOAA, provides life saving weather forecasting in the US.
A study found that for every $1 invested in NWS, it produces $73 in value to Americans.
Again, this isn't about efficiency.
The US agency that monitors weather will cut another 1,000 jobs, AP sources say
Multiple sources tell The Associated Press that the Trump Administration is starting another round of job cuts — this one more than 1,000 — at the nation’s weather, ocean and fisheries agency.
apnews.com
March 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Trump is slashing another 1,000 jobs at NOAA.
The National Weather Service, which is part of NOAA, provides life saving weather forecasting in the US.
A study found that for every $1 invested in NWS, it produces $73 in value to Americans.
Again, this isn't about efficiency.
The National Weather Service, which is part of NOAA, provides life saving weather forecasting in the US.
A study found that for every $1 invested in NWS, it produces $73 in value to Americans.
Again, this isn't about efficiency.
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💉U.S. MEASLES UPDATE
There are 222 cases of measles (Jan 1 - March 6) in 12 jurisdictions, coming from 3 defined measles outbreaks:
1. Texas and New Mexico; 2. Georgia; 3. New Jersey.
There were 285 cases in all of 2024.
It's only March.
www.cdc.gov/measles/data...
There are 222 cases of measles (Jan 1 - March 6) in 12 jurisdictions, coming from 3 defined measles outbreaks:
1. Texas and New Mexico; 2. Georgia; 3. New Jersey.
There were 285 cases in all of 2024.
It's only March.
www.cdc.gov/measles/data...
Measles Cases and Outbreaks
Find the latest numbers of confirmed U.S. measles cases. CDC updates this page weekly
www.cdc.gov
March 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
💉U.S. MEASLES UPDATE
There are 222 cases of measles (Jan 1 - March 6) in 12 jurisdictions, coming from 3 defined measles outbreaks:
1. Texas and New Mexico; 2. Georgia; 3. New Jersey.
There were 285 cases in all of 2024.
It's only March.
www.cdc.gov/measles/data...
There are 222 cases of measles (Jan 1 - March 6) in 12 jurisdictions, coming from 3 defined measles outbreaks:
1. Texas and New Mexico; 2. Georgia; 3. New Jersey.
There were 285 cases in all of 2024.
It's only March.
www.cdc.gov/measles/data...
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The ADA was won after a series of battles. This was one of them.
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🖤🖤🖤
Today is the 35th anniversary of the Capitol Crawl, in which disabled activists discarded their mobility aids at the foot of the Capitol steps to climb them in support of passage of the Americans with Disabilities Ac. Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, 8, told reporters "I'll take all night if I have to!"
March 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The ADA was won after a series of battles. This was one of them.
🖤🖤🖤
🖤🖤🖤
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I said it 30 years ago and I'll say it again today: you cannot balance the budget on the backs of working people.
My Shutdown Message
My message today is the same as it was nearly 30 years ago when Newt Gingrich shut down the government: you cannot balance the budget on the backs of vulnerable and working people.
www.youtube.com
March 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I said it 30 years ago and I'll say it again today: you cannot balance the budget on the backs of working people.
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US Education Department will fire 50% of its workforce.
March 12, 2025 at 12:18 AM
US Education Department will fire 50% of its workforce.
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Musk is attempting to blame Ukraine for the X cyberattack, but word has already spread that it was a false flag. What is a false flag? A false flag operation is an act committed to disguise the actual source of responsibility and shift blame onto another party.
Musk is attempting to blame Ukraine for the X cyberattack, but word has already spread that it was a false flag. What is a false flag? A false flag operation is an act committed to disguise the actual source of responsibility and shift blame onto another party.
March 11, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Please read and share.
Musk is attempting to blame Ukraine for the X cyberattack, but word has already spread that it was a false flag. What is a false flag? A false flag operation is an act committed to disguise the actual source of responsibility and shift blame onto another party.
Musk is attempting to blame Ukraine for the X cyberattack, but word has already spread that it was a false flag. What is a false flag? A false flag operation is an act committed to disguise the actual source of responsibility and shift blame onto another party.
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Moron Mondays: Bobby Jr Opens His Mouth
The Princeling has once again doned his Fisher-Price stethoscope and gifted us with some stools of wisdom. Since we are repeating ourselves we will keep this short.
The Princeling has once again doned his Fisher-Price stethoscope and gifted us with some stools of wisdom. Since we are repeating ourselves we will keep this short.
Kennedy Links Measles Outbreak to Poor Diet and Health, Citing Fringe Theories
In a recent interview, the health secretary also suggested that the measles vaccine had harmed children in West Texas, center of an outbreak.
www.nytimes.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Moron Mondays: Bobby Jr Opens His Mouth
The Princeling has once again doned his Fisher-Price stethoscope and gifted us with some stools of wisdom. Since we are repeating ourselves we will keep this short.
The Princeling has once again doned his Fisher-Price stethoscope and gifted us with some stools of wisdom. Since we are repeating ourselves we will keep this short.
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Nearly 13 million people in the U.S. hold green cards.
Tens of thousands more are here temporarily as foreign students and professors.
All are now in danger of being arrested by the Trump regime if they exercise their First Amendment rights.
Tens of thousands more are here temporarily as foreign students and professors.
All are now in danger of being arrested by the Trump regime if they exercise their First Amendment rights.
The Trump regime will arrest some of you in the middle of the night because you spoke your mind
Chilling
robertreich.substack.com
March 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Nearly 13 million people in the U.S. hold green cards.
Tens of thousands more are here temporarily as foreign students and professors.
All are now in danger of being arrested by the Trump regime if they exercise their First Amendment rights.
Tens of thousands more are here temporarily as foreign students and professors.
All are now in danger of being arrested by the Trump regime if they exercise their First Amendment rights.
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US added to the global human rights watchlist due to declining civil liberties.
March 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
US added to the global human rights watchlist due to declining civil liberties.
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The U.S. government spent $710 billion in Trump’s first month, an increase from the same period a year prior. Cost-cutting efforts are ineffective, and job losses are occurring without clear justification.
March 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The U.S. government spent $710 billion in Trump’s first month, an increase from the same period a year prior. Cost-cutting efforts are ineffective, and job losses are occurring without clear justification.
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The USPS is the nation’s lifeline, ensuring delivery to every corner of the country.
We cannot allow it to be dismantled, sold off, and handed over to Wall Street billionaires for profit.
Privatization would increase costs, reduce access, and be an utter disaster.
We cannot allow it to be dismantled, sold off, and handed over to Wall Street billionaires for profit.
Privatization would increase costs, reduce access, and be an utter disaster.
A Wells Fargo memo theorizes over the profits to be made by laying off postal workers, doubling prices and selling off post offices.
Postal Workers Brace for Trump’s Wrecking Ball - Truthdig
A Wells Fargo memo theorizes over the profits to be made by laying off postal workers, doubling prices and selling off post offices.
www.truthdig.com
March 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The USPS is the nation’s lifeline, ensuring delivery to every corner of the country.
We cannot allow it to be dismantled, sold off, and handed over to Wall Street billionaires for profit.
Privatization would increase costs, reduce access, and be an utter disaster.
We cannot allow it to be dismantled, sold off, and handed over to Wall Street billionaires for profit.
Privatization would increase costs, reduce access, and be an utter disaster.
March 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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That is exactly true.
March 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
That is exactly true.
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Elon Musk’s staffers are trying to access a vast database containing earnings information for nearly all U.S. workers. This database is maintained by the Department of Health and Human Services as part of the Federal Parent Locator Service, which is primarily used for child support enforcement.
March 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Elon Musk’s staffers are trying to access a vast database containing earnings information for nearly all U.S. workers. This database is maintained by the Department of Health and Human Services as part of the Federal Parent Locator Service, which is primarily used for child support enforcement.
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Elon Musk has called for Amtrak and the Postal Service to be privatized.
Be warned: this is a call to gut essential public services to pad corporate profits.
Here are my 5 rules of thumb for when public services should NOT be privatized.
Be warned: this is a call to gut essential public services to pad corporate profits.
Here are my 5 rules of thumb for when public services should NOT be privatized.
The Truth About Privatization | Robert Reich
Robert Reich explains why using the private sector for government services can have negative consequences. Watch More: 7 Economics Fundamentals ►► https://youtu.be/utuX4_uD5lE
www.youtube.com
March 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Elon Musk has called for Amtrak and the Postal Service to be privatized.
Be warned: this is a call to gut essential public services to pad corporate profits.
Here are my 5 rules of thumb for when public services should NOT be privatized.
Be warned: this is a call to gut essential public services to pad corporate profits.
Here are my 5 rules of thumb for when public services should NOT be privatized.
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Federal marshals forced entry into the US African Development Foundation and escorted Musk staffers inside, after agency employees resisted their entry. Once inside, they changed the federal agency’s locks. Musk staffers were seen plugging in an external hard drive and going through everything.
March 6, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Federal marshals forced entry into the US African Development Foundation and escorted Musk staffers inside, after agency employees resisted their entry. Once inside, they changed the federal agency’s locks. Musk staffers were seen plugging in an external hard drive and going through everything.
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He’s doing it for free? Nope. Follow the money and see where it goes.
Elon Musk is spearheading the overhaul of the $42 billion broadband program—directly benefiting himself and Starlink.
Elon Musk is spearheading the overhaul of the $42 billion broadband program—directly benefiting himself and Starlink.
March 6, 2025 at 1:24 AM
He’s doing it for free? Nope. Follow the money and see where it goes.
Elon Musk is spearheading the overhaul of the $42 billion broadband program—directly benefiting himself and Starlink.
Elon Musk is spearheading the overhaul of the $42 billion broadband program—directly benefiting himself and Starlink.
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What?!?!! WHY?
So far NINE DEMOCRATS vote to censure Al Green
March 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
What?!?!! WHY?
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Americans, take inspiration from this Ukrainian. The American people are currently in the confused state that Ukranians were once in. But the time for the people is coming, as more and more people open their eyes to the corner they're being backed into, they will rise and fight like no other
March 4, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Americans, take inspiration from this Ukrainian. The American people are currently in the confused state that Ukranians were once in. But the time for the people is coming, as more and more people open their eyes to the corner they're being backed into, they will rise and fight like no other
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The Capitol Police arrested a group of peaceful protesters who demonstrated today in the Cannon House Office Building against the Trump’s decision to freeze foreign aid and lay off thousands of USAID workers. The president has made his message clear: disagree with them, and they will come after you.
February 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The Capitol Police arrested a group of peaceful protesters who demonstrated today in the Cannon House Office Building against the Trump’s decision to freeze foreign aid and lay off thousands of USAID workers. The president has made his message clear: disagree with them, and they will come after you.
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Wyoming H5N1 bird flu case uploads to GISAID
—PB2 E627K mutation detected
Partial sequence from a Wyoming patient confirms H5N1 D1.1 genotype with PB2 E627K
It’s a key adaptation for mammalian replication.
—PB2 E627K mutation detected
Partial sequence from a Wyoming patient confirms H5N1 D1.1 genotype with PB2 E627K
It’s a key adaptation for mammalian replication.
February 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Wyoming H5N1 bird flu case uploads to GISAID
—PB2 E627K mutation detected
Partial sequence from a Wyoming patient confirms H5N1 D1.1 genotype with PB2 E627K
It’s a key adaptation for mammalian replication.
—PB2 E627K mutation detected
Partial sequence from a Wyoming patient confirms H5N1 D1.1 genotype with PB2 E627K
It’s a key adaptation for mammalian replication.