Tom Joad
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Trump’s executive orders targeting D.E.I. initiatives and the recognition of trans/non-binary people are now threatening the core mission of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 🙄
#Trump #DEI #LGBTQ #EEOC #Equality
Donald Trump’s executive orders seeking to eliminate D.E.I. initiatives and erase the recognition of trans and non-binary people have threatened the very mission of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
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January 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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From @nytopinion.nytimes.com

"I will undoubtedly learn countless lessons from this disaster, many of them bitter and unwanted," writes Meghan Daum, who lost her home in the Los Angeles fires. "But the greatest so far has been the realization that help plays by the same rules as love."
Opinion | I Lost Everything In the L.A. Fires. Why Is It Hard to Accept Help?
Losing my home in the L.A. fires has forced me to learn to accept help from others.
www.nytimes.com
January 31, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Day 12 of '365 Daily Calendar: Trump's Lie of the Day' 📅
Trump's admin lied about freezing federal funding, claiming no impact on services like Medicaid. Illinois Governor Pritzker called it out: Medicaid systems were down. 🤥
#TrumpLies #Medicaid #FederalFunding #Pritzker #LiesExposed
Here's how a freeze on federal grants and loans could impact Chicago and Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker says the Medicaid system was down on Tuesday in Illinois and other states across the country.
abc7chicago.com
January 31, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Day 11 of '365 Daily Calendar: Trump's Lie of the Day' 📅
Trump’s latest attack targets Black pilots: He signed a memo claiming DEI policies in aviation jeopardize safety—despite no evidence. This is about stoking division, not facts. ✈️
#TrumpLies #DEI #Aviation #Racism #Diversity
Trump Administration Targets Black Pilots, Weaponizing Lies About Diversity
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a stunning display of bigotry disguised as governance, Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum ordering the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to eliminate hiring policies designe...
blackpressusa.com
January 31, 2025 at 3:56 PM

Day 10 of '365 Daily Calendar: Trump's Lie of the Day' 📅

Today’s Trump tall tale: He claims he sent the U.S. military to “turn on the water” in California, which, of course, never happened.

#TrumpLies #FactCheck #CaliforniaWater #DailyLies
January 31, 2025 at 3:51 PM
From Panama to Greenland, Trump’s foreign confrontations reveal a bold, expansionist vision that’s reshaping America’s role on the global stage. Pulitzer Prize-winning historian dives deep into the strategic impulses behind these clashes in our latest Q&A. 🌎 #GlobalPolitics #Trump #Expansionism
In a new Q. &. A., a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author discusses what President Trump’s confrontations with Panama, Greenland, Canada, and Colombia suggest about his expansionist vision.
The Historical Roots of Donald Trump’s Aggressive Nationalism
What the President’s confrontations with Panama, Greenland, Canada, and Colombia suggest about his expansionist vision.
www.newyorker.com
January 31, 2025 at 3:46 PM

🚨 Day 9 of '365 Daily Calendar: Trump's Lie of the Day' 📅

Trump signed an executive order claiming to eliminate the “electric vehicle mandate” imposed by Biden. No such mandate exists. Biden’s EPA set emissions standards, not a mandate. Trump continues to distort facts. #TrumpLies #FactCheck
What's next for EVs as Trump aims to eliminate Biden-era incentives?
The order, along with other steps expected in a second Trump administration, could slow U.S. efforts to address climate change, much of which is caused by burning gasoline and diesel fuel that emit ca...
www.pbs.org
January 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The trade war between China and the U.S. that began during Trump’s first term is still ongoing. How will this economic tension evolve moving forward? #TradeWar #ChinaUSRelations #TrumpEra #Economy
January 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Here is the email terminating Mark Greenblatt, who was the Interior Department’s Inspector General:
January 26, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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It’s official: In the USA The Gulf of Mexico is now the “Gulf of America,” and Denali, the Alaska Native name for North America’s tallest peak, has been reverted to Mount McKinley. But we refuse to accept this change—Denali will always be Denali to us. #IStandWithDenali
January 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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If you are a federal employee, it is advised to set your social media accounts to private to prevent outside viewership, as reports suggest that loyalty screenings have begun.
January 26, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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This is becoming absurd—federal employees are now being told to remove pronouns from their email signatures. We will always stand by our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, no matter how many things we’re asked to delete or change. Inclusivity is at the core of who we are.
January 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Resist.
January 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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I don’t want Greenland.

I want Universal Healthcare, UBI, and national minimum wage increase to $15 an hour.
I don’t want Greenland.

I want Roe Codified.
I don't want Greenland.

I want our government to protect earned benefits like Medicare and Social Security.
January 8, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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it’s becoming increasingly clear the goal of the far right is to defund and buy up every source of reliable information until there is no more objective reality to counter them
January 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🚨 Day 8 of '365 Daily Calendar: Trump's Lie of the Day' 📅

His 1st term saw 30,573 false/misleading claims, averaging 21 lies a day. From exaggerated economic figures to baseless 2020 election claims, he fueled misinformation. Will 2nd term be the same? #TrumpLies #FactCheck #Misinformation #Resist
January 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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A bird flu pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including cattle that may have been reinfected.
‘This Is a Dangerous Virus’
A bird-flu pandemic is far from inevitable. But health experts are closely monitoring an outbreak that could quickly escalate among people.
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Literally the only reason to fire inspectors general is if you are *planning* to do some illegal and unethical shit
Dems: Don't let GOP get away with claiming Trump's illegal firing of IGs is related to "reform" or "disruption." That's something voters might actually like. Tell them it's all about facilitating his *corruption.*

My exchange with @jenrubin.bsky.social on this:

newrepublic.com/article/1907...
January 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Trump said he wants to “clean out” Gaza and push the millions of Palestinians living there into neighboring countries.

There is a name for this — ethnic cleansing — and it’s a war crime.

This outrageous idea should be condemned by every American.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump says to ‘clean out’ Gaza, urges Arab countries to take more refugees
President Donald Trump said he wanted Jordan and Egypt to take in more Palestinians from Gaza so they could "maybe live in peace" there.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Tulsi Gabbard’s political journey is anything but straightforward. From evolving from an anti-gay conservative to a Democratic star and then finding celebrity in Trump’s world—her transformation is a striking one. #TulsiGabbard #Politics #PoliticalJourney #Trump
Tulsi Gabbard grew up in a secretive offshoot of the Hare Krishna movement and has made a dizzying political journey from anti-gay conservative to Democratic Party star to a celebrity in President Trump’s world.
Tulsi Gabbard’s Unorthodox Path to Trump’s Intelligence Team
Ms. Gabbard grew up in a secretive offshoot of the Hare Krishna movement and has made a dizzying journey from conservative to liberal darling to Trump ally.
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
NPR asked police departments and sheriff's offices in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska if they will cooperate with Trump's “mass deportation” plan. The responses could have major implications for local communities and immigration enforcement. #Immigration #ICE #Deportation #PublicSafety #Resist
npr.org NPR @npr.org · Jan 27
We asked police departments and sheriff offices in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska to tell us whether they will cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agencies as part of the Trump White House “mass deportation” plan. via @kcur.org
What do Midwest law enforcement agencies say about helping ICE with deportations?
The Midwest Newsroom and its partners asked police departments and sheriff offices in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska to tell us whether they will cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcemen...
www.kcur.org
January 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Tom Joad’s iconic speech from The Grapes of Wrath, as delivered by Henry Fonda, still resonates today, calling us to stand up for justice and humanity. “Wherever there's a fight so hungry people can eat, I'll be there.” #TomJoad #Resistance #Justice #TheGrapesOfWrath #Solidarity #Hope
Tom Joad's Speech - The Grapes of Wrath
YouTube video by Mike Guardia
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January 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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January 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM
🚨 Day 7 of '365 Daily Calendar: Trump's Lie of the Day' 📅

Trump falsely claimed widespread voter fraud led to his 2020 loss, despite no evidence. Courts and experts have rejected these claims, but he continues to spread misinformation. #TrumpLies #ElectionIntegrity #FactCheck
January 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM

🚨 Day 6 of '365 Daily Calendar: Trump's Lie of the Day' 📅

Trump falsely claimed Gov. Newsom refused water from northern CA to fight fires, saying fish were prioritized over public safety. This debunked lie continues to spread. #TrumpLies #FactCheck #California
January 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM