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Today, the president of the United States said that multiple US senators should be put to death for treason and articles of impeachment have not been filed yet. This country is cooked. Done. Finished.
November 21, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Today, the president of the United States said that multiple US senators should be put to death for treason and articles of impeachment have not been filed yet. This country is cooked. Done. Finished.
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NEW—US Department of Education sent out standard Out of Office language to employees on Wednesday in light of shutdown. Later yesterday, workers tell me they found someone had updated their auto-responses without consent to a new one blaming Democrats.
Version of original on left, updated on right:
Version of original on left, updated on right:
October 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
NEW—US Department of Education sent out standard Out of Office language to employees on Wednesday in light of shutdown. Later yesterday, workers tell me they found someone had updated their auto-responses without consent to a new one blaming Democrats.
Version of original on left, updated on right:
Version of original on left, updated on right:
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Tonight, a post that is longer than usual. But a Judge in Boston issued a 1st Amendment decision that is incredibly important (& long), and we trace his reasoning and some startling conclusions he committed to paper. I hope you’ll stick with me and read to the end. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
The First Amendment (And A Court) Punch Back
Tonight, we have a post that is longer than usual.
open.substack.com
October 1, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Tonight, a post that is longer than usual. But a Judge in Boston issued a 1st Amendment decision that is incredibly important (& long), and we trace his reasoning and some startling conclusions he committed to paper. I hope you’ll stick with me and read to the end. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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My name is Graham Platner and I’m running for US Senate to defeat Susan Collins and topple the oligarchy that’s destroying our country.
I’m a veteran, oysterman, and working class Mainer who’s seen this state become unlivable for working people. And that makes me deeply angry.
I’m a veteran, oysterman, and working class Mainer who’s seen this state become unlivable for working people. And that makes me deeply angry.
August 19, 2025 at 12:37 PM
My name is Graham Platner and I’m running for US Senate to defeat Susan Collins and topple the oligarchy that’s destroying our country.
I’m a veteran, oysterman, and working class Mainer who’s seen this state become unlivable for working people. And that makes me deeply angry.
I’m a veteran, oysterman, and working class Mainer who’s seen this state become unlivable for working people. And that makes me deeply angry.
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The number of extreme weather disasters has jumped fivefold worldwide over the past 50 years, and the number of deaths has nearly tripled, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
The Texas Flash Flood Is a Preview of the Chaos to Come
Climate change is making disasters more common, more deadly and far more costly, even as the federal government is running away from the policies that might begin to protect the nation.
www.propublica.org
July 14, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The number of extreme weather disasters has jumped fivefold worldwide over the past 50 years, and the number of deaths has nearly tripled, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
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🚨 Big win in court: The Trump-Vance admin’s attempt to dismantle the federal government without Congress has been blocked—again.
Here’s what that means 🧵
Here’s what that means 🧵
June 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
🚨 Big win in court: The Trump-Vance admin’s attempt to dismantle the federal government without Congress has been blocked—again.
Here’s what that means 🧵
Here’s what that means 🧵
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Please read, this is important. Sorry it’s long.
Trump’s move to have Elon Musk step aside wasn’t a retreat. It was a distraction. With Musk’s name out of the headlines, many assumed the controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had quietly ended. It hasn’t. It’s just changed hands.
Trump’s move to have Elon Musk step aside wasn’t a retreat. It was a distraction. With Musk’s name out of the headlines, many assumed the controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had quietly ended. It hasn’t. It’s just changed hands.
May 31, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Please read, this is important. Sorry it’s long.
Trump’s move to have Elon Musk step aside wasn’t a retreat. It was a distraction. With Musk’s name out of the headlines, many assumed the controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had quietly ended. It hasn’t. It’s just changed hands.
Trump’s move to have Elon Musk step aside wasn’t a retreat. It was a distraction. With Musk’s name out of the headlines, many assumed the controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had quietly ended. It hasn’t. It’s just changed hands.
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Hands Off! was the biggest day of civic protest in years.
We want No Kings Day on June 14 to be even bigger — with more people in more places driving even more defiance of Trump’s fascist agenda. There are over 1,000 events planned in all 50 states. Please join us: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
We want No Kings Day on June 14 to be even bigger — with more people in more places driving even more defiance of Trump’s fascist agenda. There are over 1,000 events planned in all 50 states. Please join us: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
May 26, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Hands Off! was the biggest day of civic protest in years.
We want No Kings Day on June 14 to be even bigger — with more people in more places driving even more defiance of Trump’s fascist agenda. There are over 1,000 events planned in all 50 states. Please join us: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
We want No Kings Day on June 14 to be even bigger — with more people in more places driving even more defiance of Trump’s fascist agenda. There are over 1,000 events planned in all 50 states. Please join us: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
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🚨 CALL YOUR REP TODAY. The cuts to Medicaid spell euthanasia to thousands of nursing home patients.
May 21, 2025 at 11:11 PM
🚨 CALL YOUR REP TODAY. The cuts to Medicaid spell euthanasia to thousands of nursing home patients.
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Been a lot of introductions to the concept of autogenocide going around the net today. Can't think of a single reason why. 🤔
Call and visit your senators. Flood their phones, their e-mails, and their offices. The Big Bullsh!t Bill has to die there by overwhelming majority.
#ComeOnSusan
Call and visit your senators. Flood their phones, their e-mails, and their offices. The Big Bullsh!t Bill has to die there by overwhelming majority.
#ComeOnSusan
May 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Been a lot of introductions to the concept of autogenocide going around the net today. Can't think of a single reason why. 🤔
Call and visit your senators. Flood their phones, their e-mails, and their offices. The Big Bullsh!t Bill has to die there by overwhelming majority.
#ComeOnSusan
Call and visit your senators. Flood their phones, their e-mails, and their offices. The Big Bullsh!t Bill has to die there by overwhelming majority.
#ComeOnSusan
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This is an excellent article, tying in history with what’s happening now.
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www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
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www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
This land is their land: Trump is selling out the US’s beloved wilderness
During the McCarthy era’s darkest days, public lands came under attack. History now repeats itself – and this may be the last chance to defend what’s ours
www.theguardian.com
May 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
This is an excellent article, tying in history with what’s happening now.
@altnps.bsky.social
@altusfs.altgov.info
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
@altnps.bsky.social
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@hcrichardson.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
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Study begun pre-COVID finds remote work increased sleep by 1/2 hr/night, decreased commute by 4.5 hr/week replaced with work, family & leisure and led to healthier eating. Remote and hybrid employees report higher job satisfaction and well-being. farmingdale-observer.com/2025/05/16/s...
Scientists have been studying remote work for four years and have reached a very clear conclusion: "Working from home makes us happier."
An Australian study, conducted over four years and starting before the pandemic, has come up with some enlightening conclusions about the impact of working from home. The researchers are unequivocal: ...
farmingdale-observer.com
May 18, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Study begun pre-COVID finds remote work increased sleep by 1/2 hr/night, decreased commute by 4.5 hr/week replaced with work, family & leisure and led to healthier eating. Remote and hybrid employees report higher job satisfaction and well-being. farmingdale-observer.com/2025/05/16/s...
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Republicans have just proposed defunding Planned Parenthood nationwide.
In doing so, they are telling women and people across the country that our healthcare doesn’t matter and that we are undeserving of care.
It’s time to stop this bill in its tracks.
In doing so, they are telling women and people across the country that our healthcare doesn’t matter and that we are undeserving of care.
It’s time to stop this bill in its tracks.
May 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Republicans have just proposed defunding Planned Parenthood nationwide.
In doing so, they are telling women and people across the country that our healthcare doesn’t matter and that we are undeserving of care.
It’s time to stop this bill in its tracks.
In doing so, they are telling women and people across the country that our healthcare doesn’t matter and that we are undeserving of care.
It’s time to stop this bill in its tracks.
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It’s official: Republicans want to kick millions of Americans off their health insurance to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
The nonpartisan scorekeepers at CBO just confirmed that the GOP’s plans would boot millions of people from Medicaid.
The nonpartisan scorekeepers at CBO just confirmed that the GOP’s plans would boot millions of people from Medicaid.
GOP Plans To Cut Medicaid Would Kick Millions Off Health Insurance, New Analysis Says
An authoritative analysis by Congressional Budget Office is House Speaker Mike Johnson's latest headache.
www.huffpost.com
May 7, 2025 at 7:25 PM
It’s official: Republicans want to kick millions of Americans off their health insurance to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
The nonpartisan scorekeepers at CBO just confirmed that the GOP’s plans would boot millions of people from Medicaid.
The nonpartisan scorekeepers at CBO just confirmed that the GOP’s plans would boot millions of people from Medicaid.
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Public Comment Toolkit for Schedule F!!
The link to the Federal Register is in the toolkit, and the public comment period is open until May 23rd.
Tell OPM to shove Schedule F up their ass by using this toolkit to leave a meaningful comment! You can do it anonymously
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
The link to the Federal Register is in the toolkit, and the public comment period is open until May 23rd.
Tell OPM to shove Schedule F up their ass by using this toolkit to leave a meaningful comment! You can do it anonymously
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Public Comment Guide - Schedule P/C
Public Comment Toolkit The Trump Administration issued a new policy that would make it easy to fire hundreds of thousands of federal employees and replace them with political loyalists. This would m...
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May 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Public Comment Toolkit for Schedule F!!
The link to the Federal Register is in the toolkit, and the public comment period is open until May 23rd.
Tell OPM to shove Schedule F up their ass by using this toolkit to leave a meaningful comment! You can do it anonymously
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
The link to the Federal Register is in the toolkit, and the public comment period is open until May 23rd.
Tell OPM to shove Schedule F up their ass by using this toolkit to leave a meaningful comment! You can do it anonymously
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Do you like birds? My new book THE BIRDING DICTIONARY is out today wherever you buy books! This little book is deeply silly and full of love, and I hope you'll laugh and maybe enjoy an obscure fact or two.
May 6, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Do you like birds? My new book THE BIRDING DICTIONARY is out today wherever you buy books! This little book is deeply silly and full of love, and I hope you'll laugh and maybe enjoy an obscure fact or two.
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What happens when AI replaces experience? DOGE-backed projects want to "free up" 70k government workers, but real efficiency comes from human-centered design.
Read our latest 👉 https://bit.ly/Illusion-of-Efficiency
Read our latest 👉 https://bit.ly/Illusion-of-Efficiency
May 6, 2025 at 2:58 AM
What happens when AI replaces experience? DOGE-backed projects want to "free up" 70k government workers, but real efficiency comes from human-centered design.
Read our latest 👉 https://bit.ly/Illusion-of-Efficiency
Read our latest 👉 https://bit.ly/Illusion-of-Efficiency
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250 years ago, the American people made it clear that they weren’t going to be ruled by kings.
On June 14, we’re taking to the streets in a nationwide day of defiance to reject authoritarianism and show the world what democracy really looks like.
On June 14, we’re taking to the streets in a nationwide day of defiance to reject authoritarianism and show the world what democracy really looks like.
No Kings
On June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. ...
www.nokings.org
May 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM
250 years ago, the American people made it clear that they weren’t going to be ruled by kings.
On June 14, we’re taking to the streets in a nationwide day of defiance to reject authoritarianism and show the world what democracy really looks like.
On June 14, we’re taking to the streets in a nationwide day of defiance to reject authoritarianism and show the world what democracy really looks like.
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Have you read the president’s budget that was released today? Aside from the disgusting, offensive language and blatant lies, the cuts would be catastrophic. DOI cuts alone would destroy NPS, cut all natural resources/climate research at USGS, eliminate state wildlife agency funding sources… (1/3)
May 2, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Have you read the president’s budget that was released today? Aside from the disgusting, offensive language and blatant lies, the cuts would be catastrophic. DOI cuts alone would destroy NPS, cut all natural resources/climate research at USGS, eliminate state wildlife agency funding sources… (1/3)
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The skinny budget landed like a brick on our desks yesterday and it took me a minute to calm down enough to start posting. For those of you who did the math HUD -45%. Our biggest programs wiped off the 🗺️. So despite all the rhetoric from dear leader about Housing being a priority clearly it’s not.
May 4, 2025 at 1:36 AM
The skinny budget landed like a brick on our desks yesterday and it took me a minute to calm down enough to start posting. For those of you who did the math HUD -45%. Our biggest programs wiped off the 🗺️. So despite all the rhetoric from dear leader about Housing being a priority clearly it’s not.
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Just before May Day, Congress gave federal workers the finger. 🖕The House Oversight Committee voted to slash our benefits: higher retirement contributions/ reduce take-home pay, smaller pensions, weaker job protections. It’s not law yet—final vote likely in July. 😡Thread with details ⬇️
May 1, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Just before May Day, Congress gave federal workers the finger. 🖕The House Oversight Committee voted to slash our benefits: higher retirement contributions/ reduce take-home pay, smaller pensions, weaker job protections. It’s not law yet—final vote likely in July. 😡Thread with details ⬇️
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From Madawaska to York, Maine continues to stand up against fascism and dictatorship today!
May 1, 2025 at 11:49 AM
From Madawaska to York, Maine continues to stand up against fascism and dictatorship today!
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This is the best 100-day recap I’ve seen — and it begs the damn question:
Why is his approval rating still 39%? Are folks in a coma?
Why is his approval rating still 39%? Are folks in a coma?
April 30, 2025 at 5:32 AM
This is the best 100-day recap I’ve seen — and it begs the damn question:
Why is his approval rating still 39%? Are folks in a coma?
Why is his approval rating still 39%? Are folks in a coma?