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We fixed something.

Navajo code talkers.
"White House officials informed the Navajo Nation that an artificial intelligence-powered automated review process looking for content with DEI initiatives led to the elimination of anything mentioning 'Navajo,' according to a statement from Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren."
Pentagon restores histories of Navajo Code Talkers, other Native veterans after public outcry
The Pentagon has restored some webpages highlighting the wartime contributions of Navajo Code Talkers and other Native American veterans.
apnews.com
March 21, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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JFC I hate this place
We reported on this a few days ago, but I want to point out this headline because this is where we are at.

A bill in Arkansas would ban gender affirming HAIRCUTS for transgender youth.

HAIRCUTS.

This is a straight up North Korea state sanctioned hairstyle proposed law for youth.
GOP bill could ban hairdressers from giving gender-nonconforming haircuts to minors - LGBTQ Nation
The bill would allow anyone to sue someone who affirms a young person's transition, and it specifically mentions hairstyles.
www.lgbtqnation.com
March 19, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Our reporters @jodiscohen.bsky.social and @jsmithrichards.bsky.social are continuing to report on the Department of Education.

If you are a current or former employee, or have been impacted by changes at the department, reach out on Signal at 917-512-0201.
March 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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NEW: Workers from shuttered Veterans Affairs office that worked to rectify issues facing underserved vets sue the Trump administration over mass firings. Full complaint here: www.courtlistener.com/docket/69740...
March 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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March 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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BREAKING: The head of the $42 billion federal BEAD program that aims to bring broadband internet to rural and unserved areas has left the Commerce Dept.

He sent a departing email warning of "deeply negative outcomes" for people if the Trump admin shifts $$ from fiber internet to Musk's Starlink:
March 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Trump has long hated this media outlet. Now he's ordering it dismantled.
Journalists are being placed on administrative leave and grants are being terminated at other outlets.
www.politico.com
March 16, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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March 16, 2025 at 3:59 AM