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A majority of Americans worry that Elon Musk's drive to slash the federal government could hurt services their communities depend on and believe that billionaires have too much influence on President Trump's administration, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found reut.rs/3EKIE7o
Americans worry Musk's campaign to slash government could hurt services, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
The poll also found a majority of Americans believe that billionaires have too much influence on Trump's administration.
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February 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
A majority of Americans worry that Elon Musk's drive to slash the federal government could hurt services their communities depend on and believe that billionaires have too much influence on President Trump's administration, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found reut.rs/3EKIE7o
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@jenpsaki.msnbc.com: “Yes, people are pissed. And it is not hard to see why. As we watch these protests play out across the country, we're also watching a metaphorical ticking bomb… in a country where we suddenly have to worry about the safety of air travel, and of our *literal* nuclear bombs.”
February 18, 2025 at 1:11 AM
@jenpsaki.msnbc.com: “Yes, people are pissed. And it is not hard to see why. As we watch these protests play out across the country, we're also watching a metaphorical ticking bomb… in a country where we suddenly have to worry about the safety of air travel, and of our *literal* nuclear bombs.”
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President, Professional Aviation Safety Specialists Union David Spero on FAA layoffs: “Friday, about 300 folks, 400 people got the axe… We not didn't get any notice from the FAA… It could be way more than 350… All we’re getting is our members reaching out and saying ‘I lost my job.’”
February 18, 2025 at 1:23 AM
President, Professional Aviation Safety Specialists Union David Spero on FAA layoffs: “Friday, about 300 folks, 400 people got the axe… We not didn't get any notice from the FAA… It could be way more than 350… All we’re getting is our members reaching out and saying ‘I lost my job.’”
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An unlikely Republican has emerged as one of the few willing to challenge Trump 2.0.
Mike Pence emerges as one of the few Republicans willing to challenge Trump 2.0
WASHINGTON (AP) — His group spent nearly $1 million on ads opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s health agencies. He’s delivering speeches urgin…
www.kron4.com
February 17, 2025 at 10:55 PM
An unlikely Republican has emerged as one of the few willing to challenge Trump 2.0.
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the richest man in the world has decided that your kids don't deserve special education programs
February 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
the richest man in the world has decided that your kids don't deserve special education programs
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Say what this is: a coup. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/say-what-it-is-a-coup
February 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Say what this is: a coup. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/say-what-it-is-a-coup
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A new Journal of American Medical Association study reveals top healthcare companies raked in $2.7 trillion in profit from 2001-2021, spending 95% of it on stock buybacks and dividends to enrich CEOs and shareholders.
These are the same companies that tell you #MedicareForAll is a bad idea.
These are the same companies that tell you #MedicareForAll is a bad idea.
February 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A new Journal of American Medical Association study reveals top healthcare companies raked in $2.7 trillion in profit from 2001-2021, spending 95% of it on stock buybacks and dividends to enrich CEOs and shareholders.
These are the same companies that tell you #MedicareForAll is a bad idea.
These are the same companies that tell you #MedicareForAll is a bad idea.
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This is devastating for not only Americans, but for everyone. The benefits of scientific discoveries and global collaborations will now be so much harder to achieve.
Now under Trump, the NIH says it is cutting ~$9 billion in federal research grants supporting medical research ranging from cancer to Alzheimer's diseases.
“I think it’s going to destroy research universities in the short term, and I don’t know after that." www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/u...
“I think it’s going to destroy research universities in the short term, and I don’t know after that." 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 7:17 PM
This is devastating for not only Americans, but for everyone. The benefits of scientific discoveries and global collaborations will now be so much harder to achieve.
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Let me emphasize: Elon Musk has not been confirmed by Congress. His “department” was never actually enacted. No one other than Trump has given him any authority.
Democrats and any Republicans with a spine need to step in and stop this madness.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
Democrats and any Republicans with a spine need to step in and stop this madness.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
February 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Let me emphasize: Elon Musk has not been confirmed by Congress. His “department” was never actually enacted. No one other than Trump has given him any authority.
Democrats and any Republicans with a spine need to step in and stop this madness.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
Democrats and any Republicans with a spine need to step in and stop this madness.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
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Meet Jessica Moore! One of our stellar staff members whose passion and impact ripples across generations! ⭐
The Aquarium is grateful for dedicated people like Jessica, who bring our mission to life and make waves for a better world!
youtube.com/shorts/OWuT6...
The Aquarium is grateful for dedicated people like Jessica, who bring our mission to life and make waves for a better world!
youtube.com/shorts/OWuT6...
Meet Jessica Moore | #shorts
YouTube video by Monterey Bay Aquarium
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February 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Meet Jessica Moore! One of our stellar staff members whose passion and impact ripples across generations! ⭐
The Aquarium is grateful for dedicated people like Jessica, who bring our mission to life and make waves for a better world!
youtube.com/shorts/OWuT6...
The Aquarium is grateful for dedicated people like Jessica, who bring our mission to life and make waves for a better world!
youtube.com/shorts/OWuT6...
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Yes. While there are absolutely things Democrats can and must do to slow, obstruct, etc, GOP hold both House and Senate majorities, severely limiting our options.
Johnson and Thune are handing over the own keys and relinquishing their own power. Even for the cynics this should be a shock.
Johnson and Thune are handing over the own keys and relinquishing their own power. Even for the cynics this should be a shock.
We all like to yell at the Democrats, but it’s really Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune who are letting Elon Musk and his faceless goon squad make a mockery of their power as leaders of a coequal branch without uttering a peep or lifting a finger.
February 2, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Yes. While there are absolutely things Democrats can and must do to slow, obstruct, etc, GOP hold both House and Senate majorities, severely limiting our options.
Johnson and Thune are handing over the own keys and relinquishing their own power. Even for the cynics this should be a shock.
Johnson and Thune are handing over the own keys and relinquishing their own power. Even for the cynics this should be a shock.
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Probably a good time for you to read this👇
January 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Probably a good time for you to read this👇
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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 📉
Books for a more inclusive, just and compassionate future. #gloobooks #booksky
Gloo Books - Books for a More Inclusive World
Gloo Books is an independent publishing company that creates beautiful, high quality children’s books for a more inclusive, just and compassionate future. We launched our business to address the lack ...
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January 29, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Books for a more inclusive, just and compassionate future. #gloobooks #booksky
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I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
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 3:03 AM
I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
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Oh damn!!!
Workers at a Philadelphia Whole Foods just voted to become the first unionized store in the chain!
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Reminder - Whole Foods is owned by Amazon & Jeff Bezos. 🤌
Workers at a Philadelphia Whole Foods just voted to become the first unionized store in the chain!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Reminder - Whole Foods is owned by Amazon & Jeff Bezos. 🤌
Whole Foods Workers in Philadelphia Vote to Form Chain’s First Union
The union win comes as Amazon, which owns the grocery chain, is also fighting labor organizing in its warehouse and delivery businesses.
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Oh damn!!!
Workers at a Philadelphia Whole Foods just voted to become the first unionized store in the chain!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Reminder - Whole Foods is owned by Amazon & Jeff Bezos. 🤌
Workers at a Philadelphia Whole Foods just voted to become the first unionized store in the chain!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Reminder - Whole Foods is owned by Amazon & Jeff Bezos. 🤌
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
When interacting with ICE, you have rights guaranteed by the Constitution, no matter your immigration status. ⬇️
When interacting with ICE, you have rights guaranteed by the Constitution, no matter your immigration status. ⬇️
January 27, 2025 at 10:49 PM
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
When interacting with ICE, you have rights guaranteed by the Constitution, no matter your immigration status. ⬇️
When interacting with ICE, you have rights guaranteed by the Constitution, no matter your immigration status. ⬇️
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On social media, several Navajo Nation tribal members say they have had their nationality questioned. The accounts are not verified but Navajos who live off the reservation say they are concerned about being swept up in raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Navajo Nation President responds after concern tribal members could be detained by ICE
Some Indigenous people fear racial profiling and a lack of adequate IDs could lead to confusion during possible raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
www.knau.org
January 27, 2025 at 7:23 PM
On social media, several Navajo Nation tribal members say they have had their nationality questioned. The accounts are not verified but Navajos who live off the reservation say they are concerned about being swept up in raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
There's a book titled, 'Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future', by Jason Stanley. Adding to my list.
DOJ fires officials who worked on Jack Smith’s Trump investigation
The Justice Department fired officials who worked on the special counsel team that investigated Donald Trump in two separate criminal cases, a spokesman said.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 27, 2025 at 10:17 PM
There's a book titled, 'Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future', by Jason Stanley. Adding to my list.
Prisoners Without Trial: Japanese Americans in World War II. Reading this for my "Concentration Camps, USA" course through CSUEB. #booksky #readinglist2025
Prisoners Without Trial: Japanese Americans in World War II
Japanese Americans in World War II
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January 27, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Prisoners Without Trial: Japanese Americans in World War II. Reading this for my "Concentration Camps, USA" course through CSUEB. #booksky #readinglist2025
