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Apparently getting rid of DEI means erasing the contributions of blacks and women in the Air Force. 😡😡 Equal standards would mean erasing white men, too. www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-ai...
Air Force pulls class with Tuskegee Airmen video after DEI order
The military and other agencies have scrambled to comply with President Trump's sweeping executive order barring DEI programs.
www.airforcetimes.com
January 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Apparently getting rid of DEI means erasing the contributions of blacks and women in the Air Force. 😡😡 Equal standards would mean erasing white men, too. www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-ai...
We’re being distracted- what is Congress doing with the budget and the ceiling?
January 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
We’re being distracted- what is Congress doing with the budget and the ceiling?
Interesting article - haven’t heard much about this but it tells us where to fight in 2026 and 2028
www.gregpalast.com/trump-lost-v...
www.gregpalast.com/trump-lost-v...
Trump Lost. Vote Suppression Won.
Here are the numbers...
www.gregpalast.com
January 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Interesting article - haven’t heard much about this but it tells us where to fight in 2026 and 2028
www.gregpalast.com/trump-lost-v...
www.gregpalast.com/trump-lost-v...
Putin “playing” Trump. Will he fall for such blatant manipulation?
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday echoed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim the conflict in Ukraine could have been prevented had he been in the White House in 2022. He also said Moscow is ready for talks with the U.S. on a broad range of issues.
In an interview, Putin echoes Trump's claim that conflict in Ukraine could have been avoided had he been in office
He also said Moscow is ready for talks with the U.S. on a broad range of issues. In an interview Friday with Russian state TV, Putin praised Trump as a “clever and pragmatic man” focused on U.S.…
buff.ly
January 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Putin “playing” Trump. Will he fall for such blatant manipulation?
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If we don’t learn from history, we may repeat it - and this time, maybe not on the winning side…
If we don’t learn from history, we may repeat it - and this time, maybe not on the winning side…
January 24, 2025
“NUTS!”
open.substack.com
January 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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If we don’t learn from history, we may repeat it - and this time, maybe not on the winning side…
If we don’t learn from history, we may repeat it - and this time, maybe not on the winning side…
If there is an energy emergency, why would he stop any energy solution? And why is he letting China, Europe, and even South America beat us on new technologies and energy independence?
A Trump executive order temporarily pauses leases and permits for offshore and onshore wind projects. Wind advocates say an offshore wind freeze could threaten states' climate goals and jobs.
Here's how Trump's pause on wind projects could threaten jobs and climate goals
A Trump executive order temporarily pauses leases and permits for offshore and onshore wind projects. Wind advocates say an offshore wind freeze could threaten states' climate goals and jobs.
www.npr.org
January 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
If there is an energy emergency, why would he stop any energy solution? And why is he letting China, Europe, and even South America beat us on new technologies and energy independence?
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The Fraternal Order of Police, the largest police union in the country, just released a statement rescinding their endorsement of President Trump due to his pardoning of Jan. 6 insurrectionists.
Police union that endorsed Trump condemns Jan 6 pardons—"Dangerous message"
The Fraternal Order of Police union said those who assaulted officers during the 2021 Capitol riot should serve their full sentences.
t.co
January 23, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The Fraternal Order of Police, the largest police union in the country, just released a statement rescinding their endorsement of President Trump due to his pardoning of Jan. 6 insurrectionists.
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Costco’s shareholders voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposal from a conservative think tank aimed at getting the company to roll back its diversity hiring practices.
Costco's shareholders overwhelmingly reject anti-DEI proposal
Costco's shareholders voted overwhelmingly to reject a motion that would seek report on the risks of diversity, equity and inclusion in the company's hiring practices.
www.npr.org
January 24, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Costco’s shareholders voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposal from a conservative think tank aimed at getting the company to roll back its diversity hiring practices.
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Trump suggests eliminating Federal Emergency Management Agency www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
Trump suggests eliminating Federal Emergency Management Agency
Trump said today in North Carolina that he is planning to sign an executive order to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency, otherwise known as FEMA.
www.nbcnews.com
January 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Trump suggests eliminating Federal Emergency Management Agency www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
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President Trump claims that China controls the Panama Canal.
But here’s how it really works:
But here’s how it really works:
Trump says China controls the Panama Canal — but here’s how it really works
Both China and Panama deny there is any interference in the running of the critical waterway, whose neutrality experts say has been vital to its success.
www.nbcnews.com
January 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
President Trump claims that China controls the Panama Canal.
But here’s how it really works:
But here’s how it really works:
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With two executive orders, President Trump changed the trajectory of two of the fastest-growing climate-friendly technologies in the U.S.: electric vehicles and wind power.
Trump's executive orders might threaten growth of electric vehicles and wind power
Advocates strongly criticized the orders, which target two of the fastest-growing climate technologies in the U.S.
www.nbcnews.com
January 23, 2025 at 7:37 PM
With two executive orders, President Trump changed the trajectory of two of the fastest-growing climate-friendly technologies in the U.S.: electric vehicles and wind power.
A powerful message for each of us! Please listen to Bishop Buddy’s own words and apply them to your own life.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=xwwa...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=xwwa...
1.21.25 Homily by The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde
YouTube video by Washington National Cathedral
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January 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
A powerful message for each of us! Please listen to Bishop Buddy’s own words and apply them to your own life.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=xwwa...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=xwwa...
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We break down some of President Donald Trump's policy announcements that don't track with industry realities.
Plus, wage growth continues to outpace inflation.
Today on Marketplace.
Plus, wage growth continues to outpace inflation.
Today on Marketplace.
That's a headscratcher - Marketplace
We break down some of President Donald Trump's policy announcements that don't track with industry realities. Plus, wage growth continues to outpace inflation.
www.marketplace.org
January 22, 2025 at 12:59 AM
We break down some of President Donald Trump's policy announcements that don't track with industry realities.
Plus, wage growth continues to outpace inflation.
Today on Marketplace.
Plus, wage growth continues to outpace inflation.
Today on Marketplace.
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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...