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Diana M Rodriguez
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Dog lover- Writer, communicator, film geek, progressive. I write things. Never Trump. Sassy, FEMINIST, senior citizen living in a suburb of the nation’s capital, Alexandria, Va. Zero tolerance for trolls/fakes. Views are my own, not my employer.
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Diana M Rodriguez @dmrodriguez.bsky.social · Feb 17
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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · Mar 8
Here’s the article: www.politico.com/news/2025/03...

Here’s the court filing (J. Doe 22, pg. 456): storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
IKEA beds? Dressers? Inside the ‘exceedingly odd’ DOGE office setup
Details of the arrangements at GSA offer a window into the lifestyle of DOGE workers.
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Diana M Rodriguez @dmrodriguez.bsky.social · Mar 8
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Trump Abruptly Walks Back His Directive To Fire Thousands Of Federal Employees
His administration is suddenly changing tactics after a federal judge ruled that its mass firings of probationary workers were probably illegal.
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Diana M Rodriguez @dmrodriguez.bsky.social · Mar 7
www.snopes.com/news/2025/03...
The gray box comment issue on Facebook, explained
In early March 2025, social media users noticed gray boxes started appearing when leaving a Facebook comment using an Apple device.
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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · Mar 5
Trump admin plans to cut more than 70,000 jobs at Department of Veterans Affairs, memo says.

I hope people understand that the money saved will go to tax cuts for Trump's billionaire donors.

www.cnn.com/2025/03/05/p...
Trump admin plans to cut more than 70,000 jobs at Department of Veterans Affairs, memo says | CNN Politics
The Trump administration is planning to cut tens of thousands of employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs, according to an internal memo obtained by CNN.
www.cnn.com
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Mark Hertling @markhertling.bsky.social · Mar 5
Today’s news:
-US pulls intel support from Ukraine (Russia’s request)
-US will negotiate w/Hamas
-Trade war: US, Can, Mex, China
-Macron debates nuclear use
-Germany suggests preparing for war now
-China breaches US Treasury systems
-Disease outbreaks in Africa (DRC) & 6 S.America countries.
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Diana M Rodriguez @dmrodriguez.bsky.social · Mar 5
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Trump claims 'shocking levels' of fraud in Social Security. Here's what we know.
President Trump said there were "shocking levels" of probable Social Security fraud, but a 2023 audit shows little evidence of widespread fraud.
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Rex Huppke @rexhuppke.bsky.social · Mar 4
This affront to veterans will soon be mowed over by news of Trump's address to Congress, so I'm asking folks to share it now. People need to see all the crap they're peddling, IMHO. Thx.

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Trump adviser insults veterans as not 'fit to have a job.' It's disgraceful. | Opinion
Just when you thought the Trump administration's denigration of the federal workers couldn't get worse, Alina Habba specifically insults veterans.
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Diana M Rodriguez @dmrodriguez.bsky.social · Mar 4
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Ethical Concerns Surround Sen. Joni Ernst’s Relationships With Top Military Officials Who Lobbied Her Committee
Ernst, an Iowa Republican, is one of the most influential voices in Congress on military topics. Ethics and military experts say her relationships with top Air Force and Navy officials created potenti...
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Diana M Rodriguez @dmrodriguez.bsky.social · Mar 3
#leadership
#jimmycarter
#voteblue
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Diana M Rodriguez @dmrodriguez.bsky.social · Mar 3
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: #SupportUKRAINE

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To President Zelenskyy, From Embarrassed Americans
Please help the voices of the American people reach President Zelenskyy, the people of Ukraine, the US Government, and the world.
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Diana M Rodriguez @dmrodriguez.bsky.social · Mar 3
Support #UKRAINE
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Diana M Rodriguez @dmrodriguez.bsky.social · Mar 3
'Hundreds' of people at Washington Post are trying to 'flee' Jeff Bezos: Pulitzer winner

www.rawstory.com/bezos-editor...
'Hundreds' of people at Washington Post are trying to 'flee' Jeff Bezos: Pulitzer winner
According to Pulitzer Prize winner David Remnick, the Washington Post is facing the possibility of an exodus of hundreds of employees who have no faith in owner Jeff Bezos after his latest controversi...
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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · Mar 2
Contact your Member of Congress right now and tell them to stand with Ukraine or get out of the way.

Let's try to send 1,000 letters in the next hour!

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Tell Congress: Stand with Ukraine over Russia
Contact Congress today!
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Mar 3
Did Putin write this?
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Mar 3
Rather than boycott President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress, some Democratic lawmakers are inviting former federal workers to the speech on Tuesday as a way to protest the mass firings and funding cuts that have defined Trump’s first month back in office.
Democrats Invite Fired Federal Workers to Trump’s Congressional Address
The move comes as lawmakers hear from constituents over President Trump and Elon Musk’s efforts to slash federal spending and cull the civil service ranks.
www.nytimes.com
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · Mar 3
Crockett: When you're at war, you’re not worried about your outfit. If he was walking around in the fanciest suits, I'm sure that they would accuse him of taking our dollars and spending it on his wardrobe
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Diana M Rodriguez @dmrodriguez.bsky.social · Mar 3
Support #UKRAINE
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Diana M Rodriguez @dmrodriguez.bsky.social · Mar 3
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John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · Mar 1
America,

This is our Germany 1933 moment.

Decide who the f*ck you're gonna be, what you stand for, what you want your legacy to be—and how you are going to respond.

This is beyond party, beyond country.

This is about our collective humanity.

#Ukraine
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Diana M Rodriguez @dmrodriguez.bsky.social · Mar 2
Support #UKRAINE
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Diana M Rodriguez @dmrodriguez.bsky.social · Mar 2
We need MSNBC to know that viewers demand Joy Reid’s commentary and expertise. Add your name to the petition NOW! sign.moveon.org/petitions/br...
Bring Back Joy Reid!
MSNBC has canceled “The ReidOut” starring Joy Reid—a move that other network hosts like Rachel Maddow are calling a “bad mistake.” Reid has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump, and her departure from ...
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Diana M Rodriguez @dmrodriguez.bsky.social · Feb 28
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Former defense chiefs denounce Trump’s ‘reckless’ Pentagon firings
Jim Mattis and four other former defense secretaries called President Donald Trump’s ouster of Gen. CQ Brown and other top officers dangerous and unjustified.
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Diana M Rodriguez @dmrodriguez.bsky.social · Feb 28
Gift article:
Colbert Has Little Sympathy for Trump Voters With Buyer’s Remorse www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/a...
Colbert Has Little Sympathy for Trump Voters With Buyers’ Remorse
“The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert said that Trump voters keep coming back for the same unappetizing thing they’ve been served time and again.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · Feb 28
Federal workers at a Virginia town hall last night—this says it all!

“I know their goal is to make us miserable.” — so they don’t show up to work.

And Dems, take note: People aren’t here for your ill-timed, tone-deaf donation requests. It’s going to backfire. They want to see you fight for them!
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Diana M Rodriguez @dmrodriguez.bsky.social · Feb 28
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Judge blocks Trump administration’s mass firings of federal workers
A federal judge ruled that the terminations at agencies including the Department of Defense were probably illegal.
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