Trekking Pilgrim
@trekkingpilgrim.bsky.social
Traveler, priest, dog person, aunt. She/her
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Surprisingly, we find ourselves thanking a Trump appointee—so thank you, Judge. Judge Carl Nichols of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia announced after a hearing that he would issue a temporary restraining order to halt the imminent administrative leave of 2,200 USAID employees.
February 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Surprisingly, we find ourselves thanking a Trump appointee—so thank you, Judge. Judge Carl Nichols of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia announced after a hearing that he would issue a temporary restraining order to halt the imminent administrative leave of 2,200 USAID employees.
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The United States Military Academy has just eliminated all Cadet clubs and activities for POC. Most of these have existed for decades like the Society of Black Engineers. They were there when I was a Cadet in 1987. All of the religious ones remain. This isn’t DEI. It’s white Christian Nationalism.
February 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The United States Military Academy has just eliminated all Cadet clubs and activities for POC. Most of these have existed for decades like the Society of Black Engineers. They were there when I was a Cadet in 1987. All of the religious ones remain. This isn’t DEI. It’s white Christian Nationalism.
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Murphy: "We need to act like a real opposition party in the middle of a constitutional and democracy crisis. That means we should not be moving forward nominees or legislation in the Senate. Ds should not be giving votes to nominee or legislation in the Senate until Rs get serious about this crisis"
February 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Murphy: "We need to act like a real opposition party in the middle of a constitutional and democracy crisis. That means we should not be moving forward nominees or legislation in the Senate. Ds should not be giving votes to nominee or legislation in the Senate until Rs get serious about this crisis"
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Republicans ran into the room to SHEILD Elon Musk from having to come and speak to Congress. They want their billionaire takeover done behind closed doors. The people deserve transparency. No one elected Elon Musk.
I’m in Oversight Committee right now. Ranking Member Connolly just called for a vote to subpoena Elon Musk. Republicans out-number us on this committee, but many aren’t in the room. We’ll see who wins this vote. We deserve transparency and answers.
February 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Republicans ran into the room to SHEILD Elon Musk from having to come and speak to Congress. They want their billionaire takeover done behind closed doors. The people deserve transparency. No one elected Elon Musk.
MI state Capitol today
February 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
MI state Capitol today
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Despite 90 day waiver for PEPFAR HIV meds funding was granted after uproar from Trumps EO, Musk/Trump closing USAID, all staff leave Friday.
NO staff & infrastructure to make it work. Musk is cutting millions of black South Africans from HIV meds because racist genocide. Evil bastard!!
NO staff & infrastructure to make it work. Musk is cutting millions of black South Africans from HIV meds because racist genocide. Evil bastard!!
February 5, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Despite 90 day waiver for PEPFAR HIV meds funding was granted after uproar from Trumps EO, Musk/Trump closing USAID, all staff leave Friday.
NO staff & infrastructure to make it work. Musk is cutting millions of black South Africans from HIV meds because racist genocide. Evil bastard!!
NO staff & infrastructure to make it work. Musk is cutting millions of black South Africans from HIV meds because racist genocide. Evil bastard!!
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the professor in my real estate law class had to use the wayback machine for HUD pages on disability accommodations in housing for this week's unit on fair housing. grim.
February 4, 2025 at 10:58 PM
the professor in my real estate law class had to use the wayback machine for HUD pages on disability accommodations in housing for this week's unit on fair housing. grim.
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NEW: DoJ employees asked for guarantees in writing for the deferred resignation Fork in the Road plan. They were sent this. It strips the signer of the right to sue, and also says if you commit a felony, you’re not eligible for federal employment. Oh, the irony.
February 4, 2025 at 6:06 AM
NEW: DoJ employees asked for guarantees in writing for the deferred resignation Fork in the Road plan. They were sent this. It strips the signer of the right to sue, and also says if you commit a felony, you’re not eligible for federal employment. Oh, the irony.
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You’re going to see some news articles saying THOUSANDS of feds are resigning. Um. Ya. We do data. We know what 1% of 3 million looks like. And it's a damn sight smaller than 10%. Keep it up people! As Trump installs his amoral henchmen the American people need us more than ever. Hold the line.
February 4, 2025 at 11:44 PM
You’re going to see some news articles saying THOUSANDS of feds are resigning. Um. Ya. We do data. We know what 1% of 3 million looks like. And it's a damn sight smaller than 10%. Keep it up people! As Trump installs his amoral henchmen the American people need us more than ever. Hold the line.
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This is awful. At my agency we have employees in their “probation” period who have actually been with us for years. Many start as fellows or contractors before converting to FTE. This isn’t firing 22 year olds fresh out of school - this is removing valuable, long-term employees.
February 5, 2025 at 1:03 AM
This is awful. At my agency we have employees in their “probation” period who have actually been with us for years. Many start as fellows or contractors before converting to FTE. This isn’t firing 22 year olds fresh out of school - this is removing valuable, long-term employees.
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Rosa Parks' birthday is today. Her life reminds us that simple acts of courage can make an oversized difference.
Doing nothing produces nothing. Pick a lane.
Doing nothing produces nothing. Pick a lane.
February 4, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Rosa Parks' birthday is today. Her life reminds us that simple acts of courage can make an oversized difference.
Doing nothing produces nothing. Pick a lane.
Doing nothing produces nothing. Pick a lane.
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Approximately 20 members of Elon Musk’s staff have begun working within the Education Department. They have gained access to multiple sensitive internal systems, including a financial aid dataset containing the personal information of millions of students enrolled in the federal student aid program.
February 4, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Approximately 20 members of Elon Musk’s staff have begun working within the Education Department. They have gained access to multiple sensitive internal systems, including a financial aid dataset containing the personal information of millions of students enrolled in the federal student aid program.
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Pretty sure the tariffs announcement was meant to distract us from the dismantling of the government. Mexico and Canada decided not to play along.
February 3, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Pretty sure the tariffs announcement was meant to distract us from the dismantling of the government. Mexico and Canada decided not to play along.
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A group of uncleared, unvetted, civilians have gained access to all of my federal records including military personnel, retirement and disability. They are reportedly feeding them into AI. I want them arrested and charged with federal crimes.
Right fucking now!
How is this even a discussion?
Right fucking now!
How is this even a discussion?
February 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
A group of uncleared, unvetted, civilians have gained access to all of my federal records including military personnel, retirement and disability. They are reportedly feeding them into AI. I want them arrested and charged with federal crimes.
Right fucking now!
How is this even a discussion?
Right fucking now!
How is this even a discussion?
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Watching the FireAid concerts for the LA fires , I was struck by how many Canadians took the stage in support. And I’ll never forget those yellow Canadian Super Scooper planes saving the day.
February 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Watching the FireAid concerts for the LA fires , I was struck by how many Canadians took the stage in support. And I’ll never forget those yellow Canadian Super Scooper planes saving the day.
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We are hearing from CDC sources that the communication pause has been indefinitely extended.
Communication is KEY to public health. In addition to not being able to share information with the public, there is no communication with state and local officials, who are vital public health partners.
Communication is KEY to public health. In addition to not being able to share information with the public, there is no communication with state and local officials, who are vital public health partners.
February 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
We are hearing from CDC sources that the communication pause has been indefinitely extended.
Communication is KEY to public health. In addition to not being able to share information with the public, there is no communication with state and local officials, who are vital public health partners.
Communication is KEY to public health. In addition to not being able to share information with the public, there is no communication with state and local officials, who are vital public health partners.
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Workers in DC are fighting to block Musk's minions.
"About 100 Federal employees and supporters...blocked the doors to...‘data miners’....The small group of young men eventually left without entering after the protesters would not let them near the front doors." dcmediagroup.us/2025/02/02/f...
"About 100 Federal employees and supporters...blocked the doors to...‘data miners’....The small group of young men eventually left without entering after the protesters would not let them near the front doors." dcmediagroup.us/2025/02/02/f...
Federal Workers Block Doors of Admin Building Over Elon Musk Data Breach - DCMediaGroup
Nearly 100 Federal employees took part in a protest now into its second day of a takeover by Elon Musk surrogates of the high administration arm of the Federal government. Photo: DCMediaGroup Washingt...
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February 3, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Workers in DC are fighting to block Musk's minions.
"About 100 Federal employees and supporters...blocked the doors to...‘data miners’....The small group of young men eventually left without entering after the protesters would not let them near the front doors." dcmediagroup.us/2025/02/02/f...
"About 100 Federal employees and supporters...blocked the doors to...‘data miners’....The small group of young men eventually left without entering after the protesters would not let them near the front doors." dcmediagroup.us/2025/02/02/f...
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In conventional history, the late 1800s is known as the ‘Gilded Age.’
For Black Americans, it’s the Nadir – an era marked by Black community and resistance despite oppression and disfranchisement. And the 2nd Nadir is here, says Nikole Hannah-Jones. She joins me at 10aET on #Velshi
For Black Americans, it’s the Nadir – an era marked by Black community and resistance despite oppression and disfranchisement. And the 2nd Nadir is here, says Nikole Hannah-Jones. She joins me at 10aET on #Velshi
February 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM
In conventional history, the late 1800s is known as the ‘Gilded Age.’
For Black Americans, it’s the Nadir – an era marked by Black community and resistance despite oppression and disfranchisement. And the 2nd Nadir is here, says Nikole Hannah-Jones. She joins me at 10aET on #Velshi
For Black Americans, it’s the Nadir – an era marked by Black community and resistance despite oppression and disfranchisement. And the 2nd Nadir is here, says Nikole Hannah-Jones. She joins me at 10aET on #Velshi
This fits my long experience of working with legislators on a wide range of issues. CALL the office! Show up in person! (They all have district offices)
February 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
This fits my long experience of working with legislators on a wide range of issues. CALL the office! Show up in person! (They all have district offices)
As a visa officer with a top secret clearance, I wasn't allowed to look up visa records of ANYONE whose case I wasn't handling. But this corporate billionaire gets to steal any and all information he wants - including your & my SSNs, financial info, and more.
February 3, 2025 at 1:20 PM
As a visa officer with a top secret clearance, I wasn't allowed to look up visa records of ANYONE whose case I wasn't handling. But this corporate billionaire gets to steal any and all information he wants - including your & my SSNs, financial info, and more.
So the agents who got in his way were dismissed. Why weren't there a stream of agents behind them? Why haven't there been agents storming the doors? I get that the heads have been replaced but where are all the conscientious agents that have spent their lives protecting our country?!
February 3, 2025 at 1:17 PM
So the agents who got in his way were dismissed. Why weren't there a stream of agents behind them? Why haven't there been agents storming the doors? I get that the heads have been replaced but where are all the conscientious agents that have spent their lives protecting our country?!
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This is what is going on. Can someone start do something !!
February 3, 2025 at 8:20 AM
This is what is going on. Can someone start do something !!
The tower radar was wrong, not DEI! #blackhawkcrew
February 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The tower radar was wrong, not DEI! #blackhawkcrew
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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.
True! It's part of why Jesus flipped the tables. Money changers were taking advantage of poor people. It was a "den of thieves." ( And thou shalt not steal is also on the list)
February 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM
True! It's part of why Jesus flipped the tables. Money changers were taking advantage of poor people. It was a "den of thieves." ( And thou shalt not steal is also on the list)