✨ Susan ✨
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I'm here to keep up on news & politics. I 💙 libraries, scifi, dogs, the night sky, & democracy! 📚🌈🫶
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Just so we’re clear, everybody calling Kilmar Abrego Garcia a “terrorist” or a “gang member” are lying, and they know they’re lying, and they repeat it for purposes of confusing people who don’t follow this stuff closely into accepting what was done to him.
April 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Just so we’re clear, everybody calling Kilmar Abrego Garcia a “terrorist” or a “gang member” are lying, and they know they’re lying, and they repeat it for purposes of confusing people who don’t follow this stuff closely into accepting what was done to him.
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April 16, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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47,000+ Palestinians killed. 111,000 injured.
Trump’s response? Forcibly expel Palestinians to make Gaza “a real estate development for the future. A beautiful piece of land.”
No. Gaza must be rebuilt for the Palestinian people, not billionaire tourists.
Trump’s response? Forcibly expel Palestinians to make Gaza “a real estate development for the future. A beautiful piece of land.”
No. Gaza must be rebuilt for the Palestinian people, not billionaire tourists.
February 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
47,000+ Palestinians killed. 111,000 injured.
Trump’s response? Forcibly expel Palestinians to make Gaza “a real estate development for the future. A beautiful piece of land.”
No. Gaza must be rebuilt for the Palestinian people, not billionaire tourists.
Trump’s response? Forcibly expel Palestinians to make Gaza “a real estate development for the future. A beautiful piece of land.”
No. Gaza must be rebuilt for the Palestinian people, not billionaire tourists.
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What does the National Archives do? And why does the firing of the National Archivist matter? This article by Dominic Byrd-McDevitt is worth your time and is pretty eye opening.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/we-sho...
#archives #recordsmanagement #democracy
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#archives #recordsmanagement #democracy
We should all pay attention to what is happening at the National Archives
On Friday night, the president officially fired the Archivist of the United States, as he had promised to do before taking office. So, hi there! 👋 Former National Archives employee here.
www.linkedin.com
February 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
What does the National Archives do? And why does the firing of the National Archivist matter? This article by Dominic Byrd-McDevitt is worth your time and is pretty eye opening.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/we-sho...
#archives #recordsmanagement #democracy
www.linkedin.com/pulse/we-sho...
#archives #recordsmanagement #democracy
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Here it is in a nutshell:
1. Trump is an authoritarian.
2. With the GOP controlling Congress, courts are key to protecting democracy.
3. So far, courts are doing a good job on #2.
4. GOP will next attack election rules like they did in 2021.
Don't let the cynics convince you not to fight. FIGHT!
1. Trump is an authoritarian.
2. With the GOP controlling Congress, courts are key to protecting democracy.
3. So far, courts are doing a good job on #2.
4. GOP will next attack election rules like they did in 2021.
Don't let the cynics convince you not to fight. FIGHT!
February 11, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Here it is in a nutshell:
1. Trump is an authoritarian.
2. With the GOP controlling Congress, courts are key to protecting democracy.
3. So far, courts are doing a good job on #2.
4. GOP will next attack election rules like they did in 2021.
Don't let the cynics convince you not to fight. FIGHT!
1. Trump is an authoritarian.
2. With the GOP controlling Congress, courts are key to protecting democracy.
3. So far, courts are doing a good job on #2.
4. GOP will next attack election rules like they did in 2021.
Don't let the cynics convince you not to fight. FIGHT!
So happy Pete is on here!
You are not powerless, and he is not unstoppable. Look at, and learn from, the funding freeze and how quickly he was forced to surrender.
February 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
So happy Pete is on here!
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February 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
📢 LAST CHANCE! Applications for our 2025 Native Writing Intensive close on Friday!
The Native Writing Intensive offers an opportunity for manuscript & career development for Native/First Nation/Indigenous creators!
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⌛ Applications close February 14th
The Native Writing Intensive offers an opportunity for manuscript & career development for Native/First Nation/Indigenous creators!
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Listen to Secretary Pete. And remember, these are our funds. These are our courts. And these are our streets.
February 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Listen to Secretary Pete. And remember, these are our funds. These are our courts. And these are our streets.
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In just two weeks, Trump has made drastic changes to the EPA, from firing top agency officials to freezing funding for community projects.
Here’s how that could impact efforts to reform toxic hot spots across the country.
By @lisalsong.bsky.social
Here’s how that could impact efforts to reform toxic hot spots across the country.
By @lisalsong.bsky.social
How Trump’s EPA Threatens Efforts to Clean Up Areas Affected Most by Dangerous Air Pollution
In just two weeks, Donald Trump has made drastic changes to the Environmental Protection Agency. Here’s how they could impact efforts to reform toxic hot spots across the U.S. and who will be left to…
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February 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In just two weeks, Trump has made drastic changes to the EPA, from firing top agency officials to freezing funding for community projects.
Here’s how that could impact efforts to reform toxic hot spots across the country.
By @lisalsong.bsky.social
Here’s how that could impact efforts to reform toxic hot spots across the country.
By @lisalsong.bsky.social
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A two-fer post today! Happy Saturday!
February 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A two-fer post today! Happy Saturday!
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Donold is blaming a plane crash that killed 67 people on “DEI” with zero evidence.
He is attempting to use racism to deflect from the fact it is HIS fault. He had just removed 100 FAA senior officials.
It’s been 11 days and there are 67 bodies in the Potomac in Washington DC because of him.
He is attempting to use racism to deflect from the fact it is HIS fault. He had just removed 100 FAA senior officials.
It’s been 11 days and there are 67 bodies in the Potomac in Washington DC because of him.
January 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Donold is blaming a plane crash that killed 67 people on “DEI” with zero evidence.
He is attempting to use racism to deflect from the fact it is HIS fault. He had just removed 100 FAA senior officials.
It’s been 11 days and there are 67 bodies in the Potomac in Washington DC because of him.
He is attempting to use racism to deflect from the fact it is HIS fault. He had just removed 100 FAA senior officials.
It’s been 11 days and there are 67 bodies in the Potomac in Washington DC because of him.
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Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
January 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
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PROP - PR Over Policy.
Don't confuse them.
He is flooding the zone. He knows that media will cover everything he does. Getting people upset. Which helps give him more coverage of the upset people. All just talking about him.
Dems need to be strategic.
Don't confuse them.
He is flooding the zone. He knows that media will cover everything he does. Getting people upset. Which helps give him more coverage of the upset people. All just talking about him.
Dems need to be strategic.
January 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
PROP - PR Over Policy.
Don't confuse them.
He is flooding the zone. He knows that media will cover everything he does. Getting people upset. Which helps give him more coverage of the upset people. All just talking about him.
Dems need to be strategic.
Don't confuse them.
He is flooding the zone. He knows that media will cover everything he does. Getting people upset. Which helps give him more coverage of the upset people. All just talking about him.
Dems need to be strategic.
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Children are lazy and should start picking berries to pay for their school lunches is a take.
BROWN: Would you support getting rid of school lunch for vulnerable kids and getting rid of childhood cancer research?
REP. MCCORMICK: Philanthropy is where you get most of your money for childhood cancer research. When you talk about school lunches, hey, I worked my way through high school.
REP. MCCORMICK: Philanthropy is where you get most of your money for childhood cancer research. When you talk about school lunches, hey, I worked my way through high school.
January 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Children are lazy and should start picking berries to pay for their school lunches is a take.
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Every year, EFF and a number of diverse organizations participate in Copyright Week. We pick five copyright issues to highlight and advocate a set of principles of copyright law. Join us for Copyright Week 2025. www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
It's Copyright Week 2025: Join Us in the Fight for Better Copyright Law and Policy
We're taking part in Copyright Week, a series of actions and discussions supporting key principles that should guide copyright policy. Every day this week, various groups are taking on different eleme...
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January 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Every year, EFF and a number of diverse organizations participate in Copyright Week. We pick five copyright issues to highlight and advocate a set of principles of copyright law. Join us for Copyright Week 2025. www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
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Without a doubt, the best way to clear up what you intended with your two Nazi salutes at the Inauguration is to give a virtual address to Germany's neo-Nazi party less than a week later
Elon Musk urges far-right German party to move beyond ‘past guilt’
The billionaire was received by cheers while addressing a rally for Alternative for Germany where he told attendees they shouldn’t be ashamed of their history.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 26, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Without a doubt, the best way to clear up what you intended with your two Nazi salutes at the Inauguration is to give a virtual address to Germany's neo-Nazi party less than a week later
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The party of fiscal responsibility, folks.
The cost of Donold’s first deportation flights, carrying about 80 migrants each, cost up to $852,000 per trip.
January 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The party of fiscal responsibility, folks.
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This is how you say “go fuck yourself sideways with a porcupine” in inspector general speak.
Going to be interesting to see how the administration responds
Going to be interesting to see how the administration responds
January 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
This is how you say “go fuck yourself sideways with a porcupine” in inspector general speak.
Going to be interesting to see how the administration responds
Going to be interesting to see how the administration responds
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Pritzker: "President Trump ought to be calling that out. If he doesn't agree with Elon Musk, if he doesn't agree with two Sieg Heils at his own rally and backing a party that backs Nazis, then he ought to say so. Why isn't Donald Trump speaking out?
January 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Pritzker: "President Trump ought to be calling that out. If he doesn't agree with Elon Musk, if he doesn't agree with two Sieg Heils at his own rally and backing a party that backs Nazis, then he ought to say so. Why isn't Donald Trump speaking out?
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January 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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What if fascism is just bad and your moral obligation to fight it is not in any way diminished or altered by what The Left did or didn't do?
January 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
What if fascism is just bad and your moral obligation to fight it is not in any way diminished or altered by what The Left did or didn't do?
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As best you can, ignore him.
January 21, 2025 at 10:11 PM
As best you can, ignore him.
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