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The directors of supervision and enforcement at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau stepped down, citing the stop work orders issued by Russell Vought, the agency's new acting director.
Two top CFPB's officials resign after being ordered to stop all work
The directors of supervision and enforcement at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau stepped down, citing the stop work orders issued by Russell Vought, the agency's new acting director.
www.npr.org
February 11, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The directors of supervision and enforcement at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau stepped down, citing the stop work orders issued by Russell Vought, the agency's new acting director.
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It's Black History Month! Every day for Black History Month, I'm highlighting one of my favorite Black writers or authors.
Today I'm highlighting a personal hero of mine: Angela Davis. Not only is she on the shortlist of smartest people alive, she's also a prolific defender of the marginalized.
Today I'm highlighting a personal hero of mine: Angela Davis. Not only is she on the shortlist of smartest people alive, she's also a prolific defender of the marginalized.
February 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
It's Black History Month! Every day for Black History Month, I'm highlighting one of my favorite Black writers or authors.
Today I'm highlighting a personal hero of mine: Angela Davis. Not only is she on the shortlist of smartest people alive, she's also a prolific defender of the marginalized.
Today I'm highlighting a personal hero of mine: Angela Davis. Not only is she on the shortlist of smartest people alive, she's also a prolific defender of the marginalized.
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What the actual *?! The White House has designated Mr. Musk’s office, the United States DOGE Service, as an entity protected from public records requests and most judicial intervention until at least 2034, by classifying its documents as presidential records.
February 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
What the actual *?! The White House has designated Mr. Musk’s office, the United States DOGE Service, as an entity protected from public records requests and most judicial intervention until at least 2034, by classifying its documents as presidential records.
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Update: A federal judge in Boston extended his pause on the Trump administration's "Fork in the Road" offer to federal employees until he issues a subsequent decision.
Judge further pauses Trump's 'Fork in the Road' resignation offer to federal employees
A federal judge in Boston extended his pause on the Trump administration's "Fork in the Road" offer to federal employees until he issues a subsequent decision.
www.npr.org
February 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Update: A federal judge in Boston extended his pause on the Trump administration's "Fork in the Road" offer to federal employees until he issues a subsequent decision.
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The judge had issued a temporary restraining order against an administration plan to freeze payments for grants and other federal programs, but says the administration has not been fully complying.
Judge says Trump administration is not in full compliance with order on spending
The judge had issued a temporary restraining order against an administration plan to freeze payments for grants and other federal programs, but says the administration has not been fully complying.
www.npr.org
February 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The judge had issued a temporary restraining order against an administration plan to freeze payments for grants and other federal programs, but says the administration has not been fully complying.
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Trump's first weeks in office have been chaotic to say the least, and that's by design. So last week, Todd Beeton took a closer look at a few of Trump's most egregious illegal and unconstitutional acts for The Big Picture.
Leaning Into Lawlessness
Donald Trump is refusing to follow laws he doesn't like. The courts and Congress are pushing back.
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
February 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Trump's first weeks in office have been chaotic to say the least, and that's by design. So last week, Todd Beeton took a closer look at a few of Trump's most egregious illegal and unconstitutional acts for The Big Picture.
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The 5 Calls Newsletter breaks down what your representatives are voting on and what you can do to influence them. From your friends at 5 Calls
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February 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I just subscribed to 5 Calls Newsletter! And I’ve made 5 calls so far today. Join me!
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I’m telling everyone: Do not open the door or say a word unless you’re expecting someone and know exactly who it is.
Know your rights. Pass these around…
Know your rights. Pass these around…
January 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I’m telling everyone: Do not open the door or say a word unless you’re expecting someone and know exactly who it is.
Know your rights. Pass these around…
Know your rights. Pass these around…
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The public has a right to know the full truth about who Trump sprang.
January 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The public has a right to know the full truth about who Trump sprang.
It’s so important to read this and understand what’s going on. The American public needs to have both eyes wide open and not continue to be fooled.
Feeling overwhelmed by Trump’s first week? A little piece of advice: skip the doomscrolling and go straight to the facts. This read is a great place to start.
Making Sense Out of the Chaos
A helpful guide to some of the worst of Trump's Day One actions
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
January 24, 2025 at 8:49 PM
It’s so important to read this and understand what’s going on. The American public needs to have both eyes wide open and not continue to be fooled.
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Taking responsibility for your own actions.
Two Capitol Rioters Go Viral After Refusing Trump Pardon: 'I Broke The Law'
This is what integrity looks like.
www.comicsands.com
January 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Taking responsibility for your own actions.
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Bookstores are just as important and will help stop not only the cultural war, but more importantly, the class war, ignorance is NOT bliss and books are the only safe guard against ignorance…
We are about to enter an era of extreme and dangerous culture war in the United States. How do we protect our communities and work toward a cultural ceasefire? In this piece I wrote a couple months ago, I offer one possible path. wapo.st/40q1BDn
Opinion | Libraries can help end the culture wars. That’s why they’re under fire.
Nothing threatens authoritarianism like a free, quiet place to absorb a full range of information.
wapo.st
January 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Bookstores are just as important and will help stop not only the cultural war, but more importantly, the class war, ignorance is NOT bliss and books are the only safe guard against ignorance…
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The Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development Study (ABCD) has released an info graphic on respecting participants and responsible use and assessment of information. Excellent points for people who produce and use such findings.
abcdstudy.org/infographics/
abcdstudy.org/infographics/
ABCD Infographics and Webinars - ABCD Study
abcdstudy.org
January 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development Study (ABCD) has released an info graphic on respecting participants and responsible use and assessment of information. Excellent points for people who produce and use such findings.
abcdstudy.org/infographics/
abcdstudy.org/infographics/
I’m definitely a GenJones! As noted, being too young to be drafted into a war is a striking diff bt Boomers and Jones.
Here's a nice summary of what GenJones is, for those who aren't familiar with it. www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/ge...
‘Generation Jones’ theory shakes things up in Baby Boomer world — here’s how to find out which group you belong to
Are you keeping up with the Joneses?
www.yahoo.com
January 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I’m definitely a GenJones! As noted, being too young to be drafted into a war is a striking diff bt Boomers and Jones.
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I know many folks (including GenJones) who are using Bluesky. This is a place with its own culture and features that let you take control of your experience. You build more here than other services to get the most out of it.
www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/...
www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/...
What is Bluesky and why did 1 million people join it in a week?
A million new users flooded onto the social media platform Bluesky in the week after Election Day. It’s like X, but the mood is less blustery and there are fewer trolls. Here’s a guide on how it works...
www.csmonitor.com
January 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I know many folks (including GenJones) who are using Bluesky. This is a place with its own culture and features that let you take control of your experience. You build more here than other services to get the most out of it.
www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/...
www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/...
