Timothy Tolar
@tolarbear.bsky.social
I've rhythm, I've got music, I've got my gal - who could ask for anything more?
March 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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We’re heading to Chicago for our 84th Annual Conference, & early-bird registration is open! In 1933, a group of radical freethinkers gathered in Chicago & wrote the original Humanist Manifesto. Now, we’re coming back to where it all started. Register here: www.conference.americanhumanist.org
February 27, 2025 at 8:55 PM
We’re heading to Chicago for our 84th Annual Conference, & early-bird registration is open! In 1933, a group of radical freethinkers gathered in Chicago & wrote the original Humanist Manifesto. Now, we’re coming back to where it all started. Register here: www.conference.americanhumanist.org
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Are you bored tonight? Send your five accomplishments, maybe your shopping list, or your five thoughts on Elon from the past week to OPM at HR@opm.gov.
February 23, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Are you bored tonight? Send your five accomplishments, maybe your shopping list, or your five thoughts on Elon from the past week to OPM at HR@opm.gov.
Trump Suggests No Laws Are Broken if He’s ‘Saving His Country’ www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/u...
Trump Suggests No Laws Are Broken if He’s ‘Saving His Country’
President Trump shared a quotation on social media, making it clear it was one he wanted people to absorb: “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law.”
www.nytimes.com
February 16, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Trump Suggests No Laws Are Broken if He’s ‘Saving His Country’ www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/u...
U.S. Aid Agency’s Climate Programs Aimed to Curb Migration. Now They’re Gone. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/c...
U.S. Aid Agency’s Climate Programs Aimed to Curb Migration. Now They’re Gone.
Aid projects were designed to help Central Americans withstand extreme weather at home. Their end could undercut Trump’s goal of reducing migration.
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
U.S. Aid Agency’s Climate Programs Aimed to Curb Migration. Now They’re Gone. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/c...
February 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Sorry to break it to you, Trump, but we know plenty of people without religion in their lives who are quite happy. At this morning's National Prayer Breakfast, Trump said that people without religion in their lives can't be happy. Let's prove him wrong. Share if you're nonreligious and happy.
February 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Sorry to break it to you, Trump, but we know plenty of people without religion in their lives who are quite happy. At this morning's National Prayer Breakfast, Trump said that people without religion in their lives can't be happy. Let's prove him wrong. Share if you're nonreligious and happy.
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Education Department employees have been placed on leave for attending diversity training. Meanwhile, Republicans have introduced a bill to eliminate the Department of Education.
February 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Education Department employees have been placed on leave for attending diversity training. Meanwhile, Republicans have introduced a bill to eliminate the Department of Education.
There you go. DOD no longer observing Black History Month or any other "Identity" Month.... www.defense.gov/News/Release...
Identity Months Dead at DoD
Guidance from the Secretary of Defense: going forward, DOD components and military departments will not use official resources to host celebrations or events related to cultural awareness months.
www.defense.gov
February 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
There you go. DOD no longer observing Black History Month or any other "Identity" Month.... www.defense.gov/News/Release...
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The U.S. State Department office that funds the clearance of unexploded munitions around the world has asked humanitarian demining organizations funded by the department to cease operations “effective immediately,” according to a surprise announcement early Saturday.
State Dept. Halts Global Mine-Clearing Programs
Efforts to clear unexploded munitions in places like Iraq and Southeast Asia will stop for at least three months, according to a surprise announcement.
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The U.S. State Department office that funds the clearance of unexploded munitions around the world has asked humanitarian demining organizations funded by the department to cease operations “effective immediately,” according to a surprise announcement early Saturday.
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Had an awesome time chatting with Jon Stewart & @weeklyshowpodcast.bsky.social talking about how to fight the dumpster fire.
Gear up. It’s time to brawl.
Gear up. It’s time to brawl.
. @aoc.bsky.social on the dangers of a newly normalized Trump and his billionaire feeding frenzy.
New pod out now! #JonStewart #TheWeeklyShow
New pod out now! #JonStewart #TheWeeklyShow
January 24, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Had an awesome time chatting with Jon Stewart & @weeklyshowpodcast.bsky.social talking about how to fight the dumpster fire.
Gear up. It’s time to brawl.
Gear up. It’s time to brawl.
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Lloyd Austin was confirmed 93–2.
Mark Esper was confirmed 90–8.
James Mattis was confirmed 98–1.
Ashton Carter was confirmed 93–5.
Leon Panetta was confirmed 100–0.
Robert Gates was confirmed 95–2.
Pete Hegseth will likely be confirmed at 50-50.
Most unqualified nominee in American history.
Mark Esper was confirmed 90–8.
James Mattis was confirmed 98–1.
Ashton Carter was confirmed 93–5.
Leon Panetta was confirmed 100–0.
Robert Gates was confirmed 95–2.
Pete Hegseth will likely be confirmed at 50-50.
Most unqualified nominee in American history.
January 25, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Lloyd Austin was confirmed 93–2.
Mark Esper was confirmed 90–8.
James Mattis was confirmed 98–1.
Ashton Carter was confirmed 93–5.
Leon Panetta was confirmed 100–0.
Robert Gates was confirmed 95–2.
Pete Hegseth will likely be confirmed at 50-50.
Most unqualified nominee in American history.
Mark Esper was confirmed 90–8.
James Mattis was confirmed 98–1.
Ashton Carter was confirmed 93–5.
Leon Panetta was confirmed 100–0.
Robert Gates was confirmed 95–2.
Pete Hegseth will likely be confirmed at 50-50.
Most unqualified nominee in American history.
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Powering the world with clean energy is common sense. It will secure the future for our grandchildren. The clean energy transformation is - and remains - unstoppable www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/t...
Trump Withdraws from Paris Agreement (Again): What This Moment Means for Climate Action
Trump has pulled the US out of the Paris Agreement (again) — but here’s how the US can still fight the climate crisis.
www.globalcitizen.org
January 22, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Powering the world with clean energy is common sense. It will secure the future for our grandchildren. The clean energy transformation is - and remains - unstoppable www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/t...
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NPR Exclusive: The Episcopal bishop of Washington spoke with NPR to discuss her sermon addressing President Trump and why she asked him to have mercy.
Bishop Mariann Budde tells NPR 'I won't apologize' for sermon addressing Trump
The Episcopal bishop of Washington spoke with NPR to discuss her sermon addressing President Trump and why she asked him to have mercy.
www.npr.org
January 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
NPR Exclusive: The Episcopal bishop of Washington spoke with NPR to discuss her sermon addressing President Trump and why she asked him to have mercy.
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Sen. Raphael Warnock holds the same pulpit Martin Luther King Jr. once preached from. He told Morning Edition that "your life's project should be longer and larger than your lifespan."
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock reflects on MLK Jr.'s teachings, legacy
Sen. Raphael Warnock holds the same pulpit Martin Luther King Jr. once preached from. He told Morning Edition that "your life's project should be longer and larger than your lifespan."
www.npr.org
January 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Sen. Raphael Warnock holds the same pulpit Martin Luther King Jr. once preached from. He told Morning Edition that "your life's project should be longer and larger than your lifespan."
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I will forgive and forget January 6th when I’m dead.
January 21, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I will forgive and forget January 6th when I’m dead.
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Destroy this myth. Please share if you have visited and researched in a library this past year! RT And give a shout out to your favorite library you have ever visited.
December 21, 2024 at 12:49 AM
Destroy this myth. Please share if you have visited and researched in a library this past year! RT And give a shout out to your favorite library you have ever visited.