Bel
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Blue in a sea of red, surviving one day at a time.
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Q: What did the president mean when he called a reporter "piggy"?
LEAVITT: Look, the president is very frank & honest with everyone in this room. You'll all seen it yourself. You've all experienced it yourselves. And I think it's one of the many reasons the American people reelected this president
LEAVITT: Look, the president is very frank & honest with everyone in this room. You'll all seen it yourself. You've all experienced it yourselves. And I think it's one of the many reasons the American people reelected this president
November 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Q: What did the president mean when he called a reporter "piggy"?
LEAVITT: Look, the president is very frank & honest with everyone in this room. You'll all seen it yourself. You've all experienced it yourselves. And I think it's one of the many reasons the American people reelected this president
LEAVITT: Look, the president is very frank & honest with everyone in this room. You'll all seen it yourself. You've all experienced it yourselves. And I think it's one of the many reasons the American people reelected this president
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📢 BREAKING 📢
We're suing the departments of Justice and Homeland Security to get answers about ICE-spotting app takedowns. Read more about our FOIA lawsuit: www.eff.org/press/relea...
We're suing the departments of Justice and Homeland Security to get answers about ICE-spotting app takedowns. Read more about our FOIA lawsuit: www.eff.org/press/relea...
EFF Demands Answers About ICE-Spotting App Takedowns
SAN FRANCISCO – The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) sued the departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) today to uncover information about the federal government demanding that
www.eff.org
November 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
📢 BREAKING 📢
We're suing the departments of Justice and Homeland Security to get answers about ICE-spotting app takedowns. Read more about our FOIA lawsuit: www.eff.org/press/relea...
We're suing the departments of Justice and Homeland Security to get answers about ICE-spotting app takedowns. Read more about our FOIA lawsuit: www.eff.org/press/relea...
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Probably gone fishin'
February 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Probably gone fishin'
How will our country ever recover from the damage being done, especially to the field of medical research.
ICYMI: a post about why the firings at NIH this weekend devastated cancer research. And other biomedical research too.
Building a science lab is like building a new company: it takes years to put together the right team. Many lab groups are now broken.
altnih4science.subst...
Building a science lab is like building a new company: it takes years to put together the right team. Many lab groups are now broken.
altnih4science.subst...
February 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
How will our country ever recover from the damage being done, especially to the field of medical research.
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After nearly 5 years, Louis DeJoy has finally agreed to step down as postmaster general. His successor will be chosen by the USPS board of governors, which is currently made up of three Republicans, two Democrats and one independent. In addition, there are three open board slots that Trump can fill.
February 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
After nearly 5 years, Louis DeJoy has finally agreed to step down as postmaster general. His successor will be chosen by the USPS board of governors, which is currently made up of three Republicans, two Democrats and one independent. In addition, there are three open board slots that Trump can fill.
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Musk has your SSN.
Musk has your tax records.
Musk is stealing your tax money.
My republican congressman, Rob Wittman, thinks it's all a joke — literally sitting back and eating ice cream.
He is selling out Virginia from Chesterfield to the Chesapeake.
Let him know.
(202) 225-4261
Retire Rob.
Musk has your tax records.
Musk is stealing your tax money.
My republican congressman, Rob Wittman, thinks it's all a joke — literally sitting back and eating ice cream.
He is selling out Virginia from Chesterfield to the Chesapeake.
Let him know.
(202) 225-4261
Retire Rob.
February 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Musk has your SSN.
Musk has your tax records.
Musk is stealing your tax money.
My republican congressman, Rob Wittman, thinks it's all a joke — literally sitting back and eating ice cream.
He is selling out Virginia from Chesterfield to the Chesapeake.
Let him know.
(202) 225-4261
Retire Rob.
Musk has your tax records.
Musk is stealing your tax money.
My republican congressman, Rob Wittman, thinks it's all a joke — literally sitting back and eating ice cream.
He is selling out Virginia from Chesterfield to the Chesapeake.
Let him know.
(202) 225-4261
Retire Rob.
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The IRS is preparing to give DOGE access to sensitive taxpayer data. The systems contain the private financial data tied to millions of Americans, including their tax returns, Social Security numbers, addresses, banking details and employment information.
Elon Musk’s DOGE Team Seeks Access to I.R.S. System With Taxpayers’ Records
A White House spokesman said that the initiative called the Department of Government Efficiency needed to review data to fix waste within the agency.
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The IRS is preparing to give DOGE access to sensitive taxpayer data. The systems contain the private financial data tied to millions of Americans, including their tax returns, Social Security numbers, addresses, banking details and employment information.
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JUST IN:
Federal judges orders HHS, CDC, and FDA to restore “by no later than 11:59 pm” today their websites and datasets to pre-January 30th status.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Federal judges orders HHS, CDC, and FDA to restore “by no later than 11:59 pm” today their websites and datasets to pre-January 30th status.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com
February 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
JUST IN:
Federal judges orders HHS, CDC, and FDA to restore “by no later than 11:59 pm” today their websites and datasets to pre-January 30th status.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Federal judges orders HHS, CDC, and FDA to restore “by no later than 11:59 pm” today their websites and datasets to pre-January 30th status.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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We need to call out the blatant lie being pushed by the Trump administration—that Elon’s staffers have only “read-only” access. It has been confirmed across departments that they have “administrative” access to computer systems.
February 8, 2025 at 3:23 AM
We need to call out the blatant lie being pushed by the Trump administration—that Elon’s staffers have only “read-only” access. It has been confirmed across departments that they have “administrative” access to computer systems.
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If you’ve been wondering what Elon Musk and his lackeys are up to since taking control of the US government, look no further. Our latest story names six 19- to 24-year-olds working with his DOGE organization, which now has access to sensitive federal systems. wrd.cm/4jzpiSN
The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk's Government Takeover
Engineers between 19 and 24, most linked to Musk’s companies, are playing a key role as he seizes control of federal infrastructure.
wrd.cm
February 2, 2025 at 10:43 PM
If you’ve been wondering what Elon Musk and his lackeys are up to since taking control of the US government, look no further. Our latest story names six 19- to 24-year-olds working with his DOGE organization, which now has access to sensitive federal systems. wrd.cm/4jzpiSN
Right there with the Georges!
February 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Right there with the Georges!
She made threats to specific senators if they don’t confirm RFKJr. Don’t bow down. It’s time to get money and lunacy OUT of politics.
thehill.com/policy/healt...
thehill.com/policy/healt...
thehill.com
January 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
She made threats to specific senators if they don’t confirm RFKJr. Don’t bow down. It’s time to get money and lunacy OUT of politics.
thehill.com/policy/healt...
thehill.com/policy/healt...
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The Human Cost of Frozen Funds ... real lives and life saving treatment are at stake open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
The Human Cost of Frozen Funds
This is anything but “pro-life”
open.substack.com
January 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The Human Cost of Frozen Funds ... real lives and life saving treatment are at stake open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
Isn’t it always?
Why Trump’s change of heart on TikTok? This is about self-interest, not security | Emily Taylor
Why Trump’s change of heart on TikTok? This is about self-interest, not security | Emily Taylor
The man who once declared TikTok a ‘national emergency’ has detected a very different mood among young Americans
When asked for his reasons for delaying the ban on TikTok, President Trump, a man not unfamiliar with changing his mind, said: “Because I got…
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Isn’t it always?
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No. The Medicaid portals were shut down because the OMB demanded they be. They’re only back up because of the outcry. I’d tell you to stop lying but we know that’s a feature of this administration.
January 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
No. The Medicaid portals were shut down because the OMB demanded they be. They’re only back up because of the outcry. I’d tell you to stop lying but we know that’s a feature of this administration.
Please contact your Congressional representative ASAP to oppose the American Health Care Act, which will gut Medicaid. This bill is being fast tracked.
vakids.org/posts/how-th...
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How the new federal health care legislation hurts kids: Medicaid cuts | Voices for Virginia's Children
vakids.org
January 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Please contact your Congressional representative ASAP to oppose the American Health Care Act, which will gut Medicaid. This bill is being fast tracked.
vakids.org/posts/how-th...
vakids.org/posts/how-th...
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I founded Democracy Docket in 2020 to expose GOP attacks on democracy. With Trump in office again, it has expanded to meet the moment.
Democracy Docket is fearlessly independent and unapologetically prodemocracy. It will not back down. It will never obey. www.democracydocket.com/me-subscribe...
Democracy Docket is fearlessly independent and unapologetically prodemocracy. It will not back down. It will never obey. www.democracydocket.com/me-subscribe...
January 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I founded Democracy Docket in 2020 to expose GOP attacks on democracy. With Trump in office again, it has expanded to meet the moment.
Democracy Docket is fearlessly independent and unapologetically prodemocracy. It will not back down. It will never obey. www.democracydocket.com/me-subscribe...
Democracy Docket is fearlessly independent and unapologetically prodemocracy. It will not back down. It will never obey. www.democracydocket.com/me-subscribe...
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WHO comments on United States announcement of intent to withdraw bit.ly/4hrbeJ7
January 21, 2025 at 10:38 AM
WHO comments on United States announcement of intent to withdraw bit.ly/4hrbeJ7
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The directors of the Women’s March organization weren’t phased by the smaller-than-2017 crowd. Over 50,000 people marched in the streets, according to NPS, organizers said. “In 2017, we made history. In 2025, we’re making our future.” READ:
www.whro.org/news/local-n...
www.whro.org/news/local-n...
People’s March brings thousands to Washington in defiance of Trump
www.whro.org
January 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The directors of the Women’s March organization weren’t phased by the smaller-than-2017 crowd. Over 50,000 people marched in the streets, according to NPS, organizers said. “In 2017, we made history. In 2025, we’re making our future.” READ:
www.whro.org/news/local-n...
www.whro.org/news/local-n...
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💥 NEWS: #Apple board joins Costco and at least 7 other corporate boards, telling right-wing nonprofit NO to #DEI roll back proposal. Apple board unanimously rejects proposal, just as boards of Costco, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo and others have done.
#CorpGov
www.theverge.com/2025/1/10/24...
#CorpGov
www.theverge.com/2025/1/10/24...
Apple’s board recommends that shareholders vote against a proposal to roll back its DEI efforts.
Bloomberg reports:
www.theverge.com
January 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Good news, RVA! Hoping surrounding counties also got the all-clear.
RVA water situation getting better today.
Run faucets for a while to clear the lines. More in story below:
Run faucets for a while to clear the lines. More in story below:
Boil water advisory lifted in Richmond
The city recommends running faucets for 10 minutes, with both hot and cold taps open, before consuming.
www.richmonder.org
January 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Good news, RVA! Hoping surrounding counties also got the all-clear.
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JUST IN: The U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December, surpassing expectations and bringing the total for 2024 to 2.2 million. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%, and wages grew 3.9% over the past year, far outpacing inflation.
January 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
JUST IN: The U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December, surpassing expectations and bringing the total for 2024 to 2.2 million. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%, and wages grew 3.9% over the past year, far outpacing inflation.
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All eyes are on Virginia in 2025, and our campaign is as strong as the grassroots team behind it.
I'm honored that volunteers from across Virginia have offered to help.
Looking to get involved? Join me for a volunteer kickoff call this Sunday, January 12th 👇
www.mobilize.us/spanbergerfo...
I'm honored that volunteers from across Virginia have offered to help.
Looking to get involved? Join me for a volunteer kickoff call this Sunday, January 12th 👇
www.mobilize.us/spanbergerfo...
Volunteer Kickoff Call with Special Guest: Abigail this Sunday at 7:30! · Spanberger for Governor
Join the Spanberger for Governor campaign for our official volunteer kickoff call with special guest: Abigail!
The team will provide an update on the petition collection process, future volunteer opp...
www.mobilize.us
January 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
All eyes are on Virginia in 2025, and our campaign is as strong as the grassroots team behind it.
I'm honored that volunteers from across Virginia have offered to help.
Looking to get involved? Join me for a volunteer kickoff call this Sunday, January 12th 👇
www.mobilize.us/spanbergerfo...
I'm honored that volunteers from across Virginia have offered to help.
Looking to get involved? Join me for a volunteer kickoff call this Sunday, January 12th 👇
www.mobilize.us/spanbergerfo...